Legislator Details
John H. Bowman
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/1/1797
City:
County: Columbia County, PA
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/2/1855
City: Lexington, MO
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Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Occupation: miller, farmer
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Biographical Sketch:
He settled in Three Rivers in 1832 and named the village. He drew settlers by giving land to anyone who would build a house there. He was part of a group that built the Three Rivers mill. He also built a flouring mill in Colon in 1838. In 1848, he purchased what was later known as the Hoffman mill and operated it with Phillip Hoffman until 1855.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Three Rivers
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: Saint Joseph
District Description: Saint Joseph County
Date Elected: 11/4/1844
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1845
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Whig
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Accounts, Militia
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bucks
County of Residence Saint Joseph
District: Saint Joseph
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1837
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1838
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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