Donald C. McDowell

Donald Clair McDowell (August 27, 1890 – February 22, 1973) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Donald C. McDowell

Biography

McDowell was born on August 27, 1890, in Mount Sterling, Wisconsin,^[1][2] the son of assemblyman Archie J. McDowell.^[3] During World War I, he served in the United States Army.^[1] He died in 1973^[1] and is buried in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin.

Political career

McDowell was a member of the Assembly from 1937 to 1948. He was chosen as speaker of the Assembly in 1945.^[4] He was also a delegate to the 1944 Republican National Convention.

References

1. "Donald C. McDowell, 82, Former Assemblyman, Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. February 23, 1973. p. 7. Retrieved October 9, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "McDowell, Donald C." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
3. "Around the Statehouse: Assemblyman Don McDowell". Wisconsin State Journal. April 26, 1940. p. 4. Retrieved November 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "McDowell Chosen Assembly Speaker". Wisconsin State Journal. January 9, 1945. p. 1. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Donald C. McDowell at Find a Grave