James McDowell | |
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 Daguerreotype portrait of Governor McDowell | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | |
| In office March 6, 1846 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | William Taylor |
| Succeeded by | John Letcher |
| 29th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1843 – January 1, 1846 | |
| Preceded by | John Munford Gregory (acting) |
| Succeeded by | William Smith |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1831–1835 1838 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1795 Rockbridge County, Virginia U.S. |
| Died | August 24, 1851 (aged 55) Lexington, Virginia U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susanna Smith Preston |
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James McDowell (October 13, 1795 – August 24, 1851) was the 29th Governor of Virginia from 1843 to 1846 and was a U.S. Congressman from 1846 to 1851.