John James Bowlen (July 21, 1876 – December 16, 1959) was a Canadian rancher, farmer, provincial politician and the seventh Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Upon the death of his wife, his eldest daughter, Mary Bowlen Mooney became official hostess as "Lady to His Honour the Lieutenant Governor."[1]
Quick Facts The Honourable, 7th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta ...
John J. Bowlen |
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In office
February 1, 1950 – December 16, 1959 |
| Monarchs | George VI
Elizabeth II |
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| Governors General | The Viscount Alexander of Tunis
Vincent Massey
Georges Vanier |
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| Premier | Ernest Manning |
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| Preceded by | John C. Bowen |
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| Succeeded by | John Percy Page |
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In office
June 19, 1930 – August 8, 1944Serving with Hugh Farthing, John Irwin, George Harry Webster, Fred J. White, Harold McGill, Edith Gostick, Ernest Manning, Fred Anderson, John Hugill, James Mahaffy, Andrew Davison, William Aberhart |
| Preceded by | Alexander McGillivray
Robert Parkyn |
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| Succeeded by | Howard MacDonald
Aylmer Liesemer |
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| Constituency | Calgary |
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| Born | John James Bowlen
(1876-07-21)July 21, 1876
Cardigan, Prince Edward Island |
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| Died | December 16, 1959(1959-12-16) (aged 83)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
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| Political party | Liberal |
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| Spouse |
Caroline Suive (m. 1900 ) |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Residence | Calgary |
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| Occupation | Rancher, farmer |
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| Profession | politician |
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