James Bowler (politician)

James B. Bowler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 7th district
In office
July 7, 1953  July 18, 1957
Preceded byAdolph J. Sabath
Succeeded byRoland V. Libonati
Chicago Alderman from the 25th Ward
In office
February 26, 1935  July 11, 1953
Succeeded byVito Marzullo
In office
1927  June 7, 1934
Preceded byJohn Powers
Chicago Alderman from the 19th Ward
In office
1906  1923
With John Powers
Preceded byFred D. Ryan
Succeeded byDonald S. McKinlay
Personal details
Born(1875-02-05)February 5, 1875
Chicago, Illinois, US
DiedJuly 18, 1957(1957-07-18) (aged 82)
Chicago, Illinois, US
Resting placeAll Saints Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnastasia V. Sweeney
OccupationChicago Alderman
U.S. Congressman

James Bernard Bowler (February 5, 1875 – July 18, 1957) was an American politician from Chicago, Illinois. He served three terms as a United States representative for Illinois. Elected at age 78, Bowler is the second oldest person to win his first election to Congress, after William Lewis of Kentucky.