Rees Tate Bowen

Democrat Representative of Virginia's 9th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 10, 1809 (70 years old)

Birthday

August 29, 1879

Death

Served as a congressman and judge in Virginia during the 19th century.
Engaged in agricultural pursuits throughout his life.
Appointed brigadier general in the Virginia Militia in 1856.
Held the position of magistrate in Tazewell County prior to the Civil War.
Served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1863 to 1865.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat, serving from 1873 to 1875.
His congressional seat was vacant for twelve years due to Virginia’s secession before he took office.
Died at his estate in Tazewell County and was buried in the family cemetery there.