John M. Stowell
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Biography
Stowell was born John Maxell Stowell in Alexander, New YorkAlexander, New York
Alexander, New York is the name of two locations in Genesee County, New York:*Alexander , New York**Alexander , New York, a village in the town Alexander, New York...
in 1824. He attended Alexander Classical School
Alexander Classical School
The former Alexander Classical School, today Alexander Town Hall, is located on Buffalo Street in Alexander, New York, United States. It is a three-story cobblestone building erected in the 1830s....
and Marietta College
Marietta College
Marietta College is a co-educational private college in Marietta, Ohio, USA, which was the first permanent settlement of the Northwest Territory. The school offers 42 majors along with a large number of minors, all of which are grounded in a strong liberal arts foundation...
before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
in 1856. Stowell passed away in 1907.
Career
Stowell was a member of the Wisconsin State AssemblyWisconsin State Assembly
The Wisconsin State Assembly is the lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Together with the smaller Wisconsin Senate, the two constitute the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Wisconsin....
in 1862 before serving as Mayor of Milwaukee from 1882 to 1884. He was a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
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.