James R. Dowdell | |
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| Chief Justice of Alabama Supreme Court | |
| In office 1909–1914 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Tyson |
| Succeeded by | John C. Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1847 Chambers County, Alabama, US |
| Died | June 21, 1921 (aged 74) |
James Render Dowdell (April 2, 1847 – June 21, 1921) was an American jurist and the 20th Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court from 1909 to 1914.