James McDowell
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For the United States Representative from Indiana, see James F. McDowell. For the Wisconsin State Assemblyman, see James F. McDowell (Wisconsin politician). For New Zealand politician, see James McDowall.
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.
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James McDowell | |
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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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