Franklin W. Bowdon

Franklin Welsh Bowdon
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 7th district
In office
December 7, 1846 – March 3, 1851
Preceded byFelix G. McConnell
Succeeded byAlexander White
Personal details
Born(1817-02-17)February 17, 1817
Chester District, South Carolina
DiedJune 8, 1857(1857-06-08) (aged 40)
Henderson, Texas, US
CitizenshipUnited States
PartyDemocratic Party
SpouseSarah E Chilton Bowden
Alma materUniversity of Alabama
ProfessionAttorney politician

Franklin Welsh Bowdon (February 17, 1817 – June 8, 1857) was an American slave owner, politician and an Alabama congressman. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1846 to 1851.

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