John Fowler (politician)

John Fowler (April 27, 1756 – August 22, 1840) was an American planter and political leader in Virginia and Kentucky. He was a Jeffersonian Democrat who served as a Democratic-Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky in the United States Congress from 1797 to 1807. Fowler was also an early settler and civic leader in Lexington, Kentucky.

John Fowler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1803  March 3, 1807
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byBenjamin Howard
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1797  March 3, 1803
Preceded byAlexander D. Orr
Succeeded byJohn Boyle
Personal details
Born(1756-04-27)April 27, 1756
Chesterfield County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedAugust 22, 1840(1840-08-22) (aged 84)
Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting placeOld Episcopal Cemetery
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