James McDowell | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | John P. C. Shanks |
| Succeeded by | Thomas N. Stilwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1825 Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 18, 1887 (aged 61) Marion, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
James Foster McDowell (December 3, 1825 – April 18, 1887) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Indiana 1863 to 1865.