Sydney Johnston Bowie

Democrat Representative of Alabama's 4th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

July 26, 1865 (62 years old)

Birthday

May 7, 1928

Death

American politician who served as a U.S. Representative.
Born in Talladega, Alabama, and graduated from the law department of the University of Alabama in 1885.
Admitted to the bar in 1885 and began practicing law in Talladega.
Held various local government positions, including city clerk and member of the board of aldermen.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for three consecutive terms from 1901 to 1907.
After leaving Congress, he continued practicing law and later became an automobile dealer.
Involved in educational and health initiatives, serving on the Southern Education Board and as president of the Alabama Tuberculosis Commission.
Participated in the Democratic National Convention as a delegate in 1920.
Died in Birmingham, Alabama, and was interred in Elmwood Cemetery.