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William Dowse

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William Dowse
Member-elect of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th district
Died before taking office
Preceded byPeter Porter
Succeeded byJohn M. Bowers
Personal details
Born1770
Cooperstown, New York, British America
DiedFebruary 18, 1813 (aged 42–43)
Political partyFederalist

William Dowse (1770 – February 18, 1813 in Cooperstown, Oswego County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

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Dowse was elected as a Federalist to the United States House of Representatives in the 15th District, but died before his term began.[1]

At the time of Dowse's death, William G. Angel was a clerk in his office.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ 'Biographical Annals of the Civil Government of the United States from original and official sources,' Charles Lanman and Joseph M. Morrison, J.M. Morrison: 1887, biographical sketch of William Dowse, pg. 146
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th congressional district

1812–1813
Succeeded by