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James B. Bowler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district | |
In office July 7, 1953 – July 18, 1957 | |
Preceded by | Adolph J. Sabath |
Succeeded by | Roland V. Libonati |
Chicago Alderman from the 25th Ward | |
In office February 26, 1935[1] – July 11, 1953[1] | |
Succeeded by | Vito Marzullo |
In office 1927 – June 7, 1934[1] | |
Preceded by | John Powers[1] |
Chicago Alderman from the 19th Ward | |
In office 1906 – 1923 With John Powers | |
Preceded by | ???? |
Succeeded by | ???? |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, US | February 5, 1875
Died | July 18, 1957 Chicago, Illinois, US | (aged 82)
Resting place | All Saints Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anastasia V. Sweeney |
Occupation | Chicago Alderman U.S. Congressman |
James Bernard Bowler (February 5, 1875 – July 18, 1957) was an American politician from Chicago, Illinois. He served three terms as a United States Representative for Illinois. Elected at age 78, Bowler is the second oldest person to win his first election to Congress, after William Lewis of Kentucky.