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Elias Alford Rowan
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Elias Alford Rowan (December 31, 1837 - December 10, 1912) was a longtime Mississippi state legislator from Copiah County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Quick Facts Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 11th district, Preceded by ...
Elias Alford Rowan | |
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![]() 1910s | |
Member of the Mississippi Senate from the 11th district | |
In office January 1896 – January 1904 | |
Preceded by | R. P. Willing, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Myron S. McNeil |
In office January 1908 – December 10, 1912 | |
Preceded by | Myron S. McNeil |
Succeeded by | Jasper Felix Guynes |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Copiah County district | |
In office 1884–1888 | |
Preceded by | George S. Dodds |
Succeeded by | J. F. Sexton J. L. Ramsey |
In office 1876–1877 Serving with George W. Miller | |
Preceded by | D. Bufkin R. Chrismas |
Succeeded by | R. N. Miller Joseph H. Catchings |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-12-31)December 31, 1837 Crystal Springs, Mississippi |
Died | December 10, 1912(1912-12-10) (aged 74) Wesson, Mississippi |
Political party | Democrat |
Spouse(s) | Mary Mobley (m. 1867-1869, her death) Julia Lamb (m. 1874-unknown) |
Children | 7 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861-1864 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Civil War |
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