James Ferguson Dowdell | |
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| President of Auburn University | |
| In office 1868–1870 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Sasnett |
| Succeeded by | Isaac T. Tichenor |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Sampson W. Harris |
| Succeeded by | David Clopton |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander White |
| Succeeded by | Sampson W. Harris |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1849 1851 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1818 near Monticello, Georgia |
| Died | September 6, 1871 (aged 52) Auburn, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Elizabeth Caroline Dowdell (sister-in-law) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Commands | 37th Alabama Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James Ferguson Dowdell (November 26, 1818 – September 6, 1871) was the second President of the East Alabama College, now known as Auburn University, from 1868 to 1870, and a U.S. Representative from Alabama.[1][2]
- ^ He was also a slave owner.Congress biography
- ^ Program Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine