Arthur Bowring (April 20, 1873 – March 19, 1944) was an American rancher and politician. Born in

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, Bowring moved with his family to Nebraska. In 1894, Bowring filed a claim for land in

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that became his ranch. In 1928, he married Eva Kelly who would be appointed to the

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. Their ranch

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is a Nebraska historical site. Bowring was active in politics. He served as county commissioner. He served as a

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in the

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1927-1929 and then the

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1930–1933. Bowring died in a hospital in

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after suffering a heart attack.'Arthur Bowring, former state legislator, dies,' Nebraska State Journal, March 20, 1944, pg. 1

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