George Ashby Bowles Sr. (May 11, 1883 – June 1, 1956) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and as Virginia state insurance commissioner for more than 20 years.[1]
George A. Bowles | |
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4th Virginia Commissioner of Insurance | |
In office April 14, 1932 – June 1, 1956 | |
Preceded by | M. E. Bristow |
Succeeded by | T. Nelson Parker |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Goochland and Fluvanna | |
In office January 12, 1916 – January 8, 1930 | |
Preceded by | E. Tucker Hughes |
Succeeded by | Dabney Cosby |
Personal details | |
Born | George Ashby Bowles May 11, 1883 Kents Store, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | June 1, 1956 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 73)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Georgia Kennon |
Alma mater | Medical College of Virginia |
His historic family home, The Oaks, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
References
edit- ^ "Funeral Is Set Today For George A. Bowles". Richmond Times-Dispatch. June 3, 1956. p. 26A. Retrieved June 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- George A. Bowles at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- George A. Bowles at Find a Grave