William A. Rowan
| William A. Rowan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district | |
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In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond S. McKeough |
| Succeeded by | Richard B. Vail |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 24, 1882 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died |
May 31, 1961 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
William A. Rowan (November 24, 1882 – May 31, 1961) of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1943 to 1947. He previously served as a member of the Chicago City Council from 1927 to 1942. He was a resident of Chicago's East Side community.
- - Graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and St. Patrick High School and attended the University of Chicago.
- - Employed in a steel plant after graduation.
- - Associated with a daily community newspaper in Chicago, becoming city editor and editor, 1907-1927.
- - Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the Eightieth Congress.
- - Appointed United States Comptroller of Customs at Chicago, Ill., on January 21, 1947, in which capacity he served until 1953.
- - Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, IL
External links
- United States Congress. "William A. Rowan (id: R000473)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Raymond S. McKeough |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd congressional district 1943–1947 |
Succeeded by Richard B. Vail |
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