James F. Dowdell
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James Ferguson Dowdell (November 26, 1818 – September 6, 1871) was the second President of the East Alabama College, now known as Auburn University, from 1868 to 1870, and a U.S. Representative from Alabama.[1][2]
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James Ferguson Dowdell | |
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President of Auburn University | |
In office 1868–1870 | |
Preceded by | William J. Sasnett |
Succeeded by | Isaac T. Tichenor |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859 | |
Preceded by | Sampson W. Harris |
Succeeded by | David Clopton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Alexander White |
Succeeded by | Sampson W. Harris |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1849 1851 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1818-11-26)November 26, 1818 near Monticello, Georgia |
Died | September 6, 1871(1871-09-06) (aged 52) Auburn, Alabama |
Political party | Democratic |
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