Joseph Rowan (September 8, 1870 – August 3, 1930) was an American lawyer, banker, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1919 to 1921.
Joseph Rowan | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district | |
| In office March 4, 1919 – March 4, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Walter M. Chandler |
| Succeeded by | Walter M. Chandler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1870 New York, New York |
| Died | August 3, 1930 (aged 59) New York, New York |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Cora Cook |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Biography
editJoseph Charles Rowan was born in New York City on September 8, 1870. He attended the public schools and graduated from Columbia Law School in 1891.[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1892 and practiced in New York City.
He was also involved in banking and other businesses, including serving as a trustee of the West Side Savings Bank.[2] In 1905, Rowan married Cora Cook, the daughter of Dr. Stephen Cook, the chief surgeon of the New York City Police Department.[3]
Congress
editA Democrat allied with Tammany Hall,[4] in 1918, Rowan ran successfully for a seat in the U.S. House, defeating incumbent Walter M. Chandler. He served in the 66th United States Congress, March 4, 1919 – March 4, 1921. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1920, and resumed the practice of law.
Death and burial
editHe died in New York City on August 3, 1930.[5] Rowan was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery.[6]
References
edit- ^ Columbia University, Officers and Graduates of Columbia College, 1894, page 365
- ^ Savings Banks Association of the State of New York, Century of American Savings Banks, 1917, page 357
- ^ Reading Eagle, Sisters Married at Same Time, November 30, 1905
- ^ The Tammany Times, News of the Districts: Twenty-Fifth District, November 21, 1903, page 12
- ^ New York, New York Death Index, 1862-1948, entry for Joseph Rowan, retrieved August 3, 2014
- ^ Thomas E. Spencer, Where They're Buried, 1998, page 250
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Joseph Rowan (id: R000472)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Joseph Rowan at Find a Grave
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress