James Bowman (Canadian politician)
Canadian politician
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James Bowman (October 31, 1861 – May 2, 1940) was a politician and farmer. Born in Morris Township, Canada West, he was later elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1911 as a member of the Conservative Party to represent the riding of Huron East, succeeding over rival Archibald Hyslop.
James Bowman | |
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 James Bowman in 1918 | |
| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Huron East (1911–1917) Huron North (1917–1921) | |
| In office 1911–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Chisholm |
| Succeeded by | John Warwick King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1861 |
| Died | May 2, 1940 (aged 78) |
| Party | Conservative Party (1911–1917) Unionist (1917–) |
| Occupation | farmer |
Bowman was re-elected in the 1917 election as a Unionist to represent Huron North. Prior to his federal political experience, he was reeve of Morris Township (1897–1898) and councillor (1892–1896) then councillor of Huron County, Ontario (1899–1905).
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