Bowen, Sayles Jenks, 1813-1896

Public official and mayor of Washington, D.C.

From the description of Sayles Jenks Bowen papers, 1836-1882 (bulk 1876-1882). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982095

Public official and mayor of Washington, D.C. (1868-1870).

From the description of Letter, 1861 Dec. 13. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70949912

Biographical Note

• 1813, Oct. 23: Born, Cayuga County, N.Y.
• 1835: Married Mary Barker
• 1844: Moved to Washington, D.C.
• 1845: Appointed a clerk at the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.
• 1856: Claims agent for army veterans of the Mexican War
• 1861: Named Commissioner of Metropolitan Police, Washington, D.C.
• 1862: Collector of Internal Revenue
• 1863: Postmaster, Washington, D.C.
• 1866: Member, Republican National Committee, District of Columbia
• 1868 - 1870 : Mayor of Washington, D.C.
• 1896, Dec. 16: Died, Washington, D.C.

From the guide to the Sayles Jenks Bowen Papers, 1836-1882, (bulk 1876-1882), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)