Harris McDowell
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Harris Brown McDowell Jr. (February 10, 1906 – November 24, 1988) was an American farmer and politician from Middletown in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and five terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware.
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Harris McDowell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district | |
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Harry G. Haskell Jr. |
Succeeded by | Bill Roth |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1957 | |
Preceded by | Herbert B. Warburton |
Succeeded by | Harry G. Haskell Jr. |
Member of the Delaware Senate | |
In office January 3, 1943 - January 3, 1947 | |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 3, 1941 - January 3, 1943 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Harris Brown McDowell Jr. (1906-02-10)February 10, 1906 Middletown, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | November 24, 1988(1988-11-24) (aged 82) Middletown, Delaware, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Presbyterian Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Harris McDowell III |
Residence(s) | Middletown, Delaware |
Alma mater | Beacom Business College |
Occupation | farmer |
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