George Edwin Bowden

Republican Representative of Virginia's 2nd district

  • Representative

    Virginia, district 2

    December 2, 1889 - March 3, 1891

2

Congresses Served

2

House Terms

July 6, 1852 (55 years old)

Birthday

January 22, 1908

Death

  • American politician who served as a U.S. Representative.
  • Engaged in banking and held various government positions, including collector of customs for the port of Norfolk.
  • Elected to two consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1887 to 1891.
  • Defeated Democratic opponents in both elections during his congressional tenure.
  • Lost his bid for re-election in 1890.
  • Served as clerk of the United States Court for the Eastern District of Virginia until his death.
  • Interred in Elmwood Cemetery.