William Dowse

American politician

William Dowse

Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district
Died before taking office
Preceded by	Peter Porter
Succeeded by	John M. Bowers

Personal details
Born	1770 Cooperstown, New York, U.S.
Died	February 18, 1813 (aged 42–43)
Political party	Federalist

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

Life

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.

^ '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 Peter Porter	Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th congressional district 1812–1813	Succeeded by John M. Bowers