Jay Bowerman
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For the American Olympic biathlete, see Jay Bowerman (biathlete).
Jay Bowerman (August 15, 1876 – October 25, 1957) was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as the 13th Governor of Oregon, for the final few months of the term of Frank Benson, who retired due to illness.
Quick Facts 13th Governor of Oregon, Preceded by ...
Jay Bowerman | |
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13th Governor of Oregon | |
In office June 17, 1910 – January 11, 1911 | |
Preceded by | Frank W. Benson |
Succeeded by | Oswald West |
President of the Oregon State Senate | |
In office 1909–1910 | |
Preceded by | E. W. Haines |
Succeeded by | Ben Selling |
Personal details | |
Born | (1876-08-15)August 15, 1876 Hesper, Iowa |
Died | October 25, 1957(1957-10-25) (aged 81) Portland, Oregon |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Hoover Bowerman, 1903; Wayfe Hockett Bowerman, 1914 |
Children | Bill Bowerman |
Alma mater | Willamette University |
Profession | Lawyer |
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