John M. Stowell

John Maxell Stowell (1824-1907) was an American politician in Wisconsin. He served as the 26th Mayor of Milwaukee.

For the musician, see John Stowell.

Early life

Stowell was born in Alexander, New York in 1824.[1] He attended Alexander Classical School and Marietta College before moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1856.

Political career

Stowell was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1862 before serving as Mayor of Milwaukee from 1882 to 1884. He was a Democrat.[2]

He died in 1907 and is interred in Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee.[3]

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References
  1. "Stowell, John Maxwell 1824 - 1907". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
  2. "John Maxwell Stowell". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
  3. "Historical People". Forest Home Cemetery. Archived from the original on April 3, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
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