James McDowell

James McDowell (October 13, 1795 – August 24, 1851) was the 29th Governor of Virginia from 1843 to 1846 and was a U.S. Congressman from 1846 to 1851.

For the United States Representative from Indiana, see James F. McDowell. For the Wisconsin State Assemblyman, see James F. McDowell (Wisconsin politician). For New Zealand politician, see James McDowall.

James McDowell
Daguerreotype portrait of Governor McDowell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 11th district
In office
March 6, 1846 – March 3, 1851
Preceded byWilliam Taylor
Succeeded byJohn Letcher
29th Governor of Virginia
In office
January 1, 1843 – January 1, 1846
Preceded byJohn Munford Gregory (acting)
Succeeded byWilliam Smith
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1831–1835
1838
Personal details
BornOctober 13, 1795
Rockbridge County, Virginia U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 1851 (aged 55)
Lexington, Virginia U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSusanna Smith Preston
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