James Bowler (politician)

James B. Bowler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 7th district
In office
July 7, 1953 – July 18, 1957
Preceded byAdolph J. Sabath
Succeeded byRoland V. Libonati
Chicago Alderman from the 25th Ward
In office
February 26, 1935[1] – July 11, 1953[1]
Succeeded byVito Marzullo
In office
1927 – June 7, 1934[1]
Preceded byJohn Powers[1]
Chicago Alderman from the 19th Ward
In office
1906 – 1923
With John Powers
Preceded by????
Succeeded by????
Personal details
Born(1875-02-05)February 5, 1875
Chicago, Illinois, US
DiedJuly 18, 1957(1957-07-18) (aged 82)
Chicago, Illinois, US
Resting placeAll Saints Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnastasia V. Sweeney
OccupationChicago 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.

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