Bowman, S. C.

Sessions Served

Other Information

House 1891-92 (District 50)

Party when first elected: Alliance

Counties Served: Becker, Clay, Wilkin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1855 (uncertain)

Birth Place: Indiana

Birth County:

Birth Country: United States

Date of Death:

Gender: Male

Religion:

Reported Minority: None Reported

Other Names:

City of Residence (when first elected): Rothsay

Occupation (when first elected): Farmer

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Single
Children:

Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1887.

Total Days Served: 714

SESSIONS SERVED

27th Legislative Session (1891-1892)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/6/1891

Body: House

District: 50

Elected: 11/4/1890

Residence: Rothsay

Term of Office: 1/19/1891 to 1/1/1893
Oath Date: 1/19/1891

Counties Represented: Becker, Clay, Wilkin

Occupation: Farmer

Party: Alliance

Committees:

Agriculture
State Normal Schools

Session Notes: Jorgen Jensen's margin of victory over S.C. Bowman was 117 votes. He was sworn in and served. S.C. Bowman contested the seat due to his name being listed on some ballots as S. Bowman rather than S.C. Bowman. The S. Bowman votes had not been added to his total. After a recount that included these votes, Bowman was declared the winner by 52 votes.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About

Bowman v. Jensen, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the House, January 19, 1891, p. 59-60, 64.