Frank H. Fowler

Frank H. Fowler (April 15, 1861 – May 4, 1944) was an American educator and Republican politician from La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing La Crosse during the 1921–1922 session.

Frank H. Fowler
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the La Crosse 1st district
In office
January 3, 1921 – January 1, 1923
Preceded byCarl Kurtenecker
Succeeded byHenry Nein
Personal details
Born(1861-04-15)April 15, 1861
Old Town, Maine, U.S.
DiedMay 4, 1944(1944-05-04) (aged 83)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeLos Angeles Natl. Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceWisconsin National Guard
United States Volunteers
United States Army
Years of service
  • 1898–1899 (USV)
  • 1917–1918 (USA)
RankLt. Colonel, USA
Unit
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
World War I

Biography

Frank H. Fowler was born April 15, 1861, at Old Town, Maine. He was raised and educated there, attending the Maine Wesleyan Seminary. He served 25 years as principal of schools in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was an officer in the Wisconsin National Guard and served as a lieutenant in the 3rd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment during the Spanish–American War. He returned to service in World War I, with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He served on the staff of General William G. Haan in the 32nd U.S. Infantry Division (composed of Wisconsin and Michigan National Guard regiments).[1]

He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1920, running on the Republican Party ticket. He faced only a Prohibition candidate in opposition, and went on to serve in the 1921–1922 legislative term.[1]

He did not run for re-election in 1922, and moved to Los Angeles, California, that year. He lived there for the rest of his life, dying on May 4, 1944.[2]

Electoral history
Wisconsin Assembly, La Crosse 1st District Election, 1920[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
General Election, November 2, 1920
Republican Frank H. Fowler 6,065 94.54% +11.49%
Prohibition E. L. Townsend 350 5.46%
Plurality 5,715 89.09% +22.98%
Total votes 6,415 100.00% +167.74%
Republican hold

References
  1. "Biographical Sketches". The Wisconsin Blue Book 1921 (Report). Wisconsin State Printing Board. 1921. p. 273. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
  2. "Lt. Col. F. H. Fowler". Los Angeles Times. May 8, 1944. p. 9. Retrieved June 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.


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