James Butler Bowlin

Democrat Representative of Missouri's 1st district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 16, 1804 (70 years old)

Birthday

July 19, 1874

Death

American politician and lawyer
Born in Virginia and later moved to Missouri
Worked as a teacher before pursuing a legal career
Established a publication called the Farmers and Mechanics’ Advocate
Held various political positions, including Chief Clerk of the State House of Representatives and district attorney for St. Louis
Served as a judge of the criminal court in Missouri
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for four consecutive terms
Chaired committees related to land claims and public lands during his congressional service
Appointed as Minister Resident to New Granada and later as commissioner to Paraguay
Resumed legal practice after his diplomatic service
Died in St. Louis and was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery