Alpheus Michael Bowman

Alpheus Michael Bowman
Born(1847-01-11)January 11, 1847
Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
DiedAugust 2, 1913(1913-08-02) (aged 66)
Salem, Virginia
NationalityGerman-American
Other namesA.M. Bowman
Alma materNew Market Academy
Occupation(s)Businessman, politician
Political partyDemocratic Party
Spouse
Mary E. Killian
(m. 1869)
Children8 children
Parent(s)George Bowman and Sarah V. Zeigler
RelativesIsaac Bowman, grandfather

Alpheus Michael Bowman (January 11, 1847 – August 2, 1913) was a 19th-century American politician and businessman. He was a prominent figure in the ranching and livestock industry, either belonging to or serving in important positions, on various business associations. His involvement in these organizations included promoting improved livestock breeding and preserving records of pedigrees. He also had a successful political career as one of the top consultants in the Democratic Party, serving on the executive and financial committees up until the turn of the 20th century.

He was a grandson of Kentucky frontiersman Isaac Bowman, as well as direct descendant of early Virginia pioneers Jost Hite and George Bowman, Sr.