Congress.wiki Beta

This is not an official government website. It is built by citizens, for citizens.

Copyright © 2025 PLEJ LC. All rights reserved.

AboutRoadmapPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service

Franklin Welsh Bowdon

Democrat Representative of Alabama's 7th district

  • Representative

    Alabama, district 7

    December 7, 1846 - March 3, 1847

  • Representative

    Alabama, district 7

    December 6, 1847 - March 3, 1849

  • Representative

    Alabama, district 7

    December 3, 1849 - March 3, 1851

3

Congresses Served

3

House Terms

February 17, 1817 (40 years old)

Birthday

June 8, 1857

Death

  • Served as a U.S. Representative from December 7, 1846, to March 3, 1851.
  • Elected as a Democrat to fill a vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Reelected for two additional terms, serving a total of three terms in Congress.
  • Chaired the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds during his final term.
  • Previously served in the Alabama House of Representatives in 1844 and 1845.
  • Practiced law in Talladega, Alabama, after being admitted to the bar.
  • Moved to Texas in 1852, where he continued his law practice.
  • Died at the age of 40 and is buried in Henderson, Texas.
  • The town of Bowdon, Georgia, is named in his honor.