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Donald Clair McDowell (August 27, 1890 – February 22, 1973) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

McDowell was born on August 27, 1890, in Mount Sterling, Wisconsin, the son of assemblyman Archie J. McDowell. During World War I, he served in the United States Army. He died in 1973 and is buried in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin.

Political career

McDowell was a member of the Assembly from 1937 to 1948. He was chosen as speaker of the Assembly in 1945. He was also a delegate to the 1944 Republican National Convention.

References

1. ^ "Donald C. McDowell, 82, Former Assemblyman, Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. February 23, 1973. p. 7. Retrieved October 9, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "McDowell, Donald C." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-06-22.
3. "Around the Statehouse: Assemblyman Don McDowell". Wisconsin State Journal. April 26, 1940. p. 4. Retrieved November 21, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "McDowell Chosen Assembly Speaker". Wisconsin State Journal. January 9, 1945. p. 1. Retrieved October 10, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Donald C. McDowell at Find a Grave

• People from Mount Sterling, Wisconsin
• Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
• Military personnel from Wisconsin
• United States Army personnel of World War I
• United States Army soldiers
• 1890 births
• 1973 deaths
• 20th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature