Reginald Bowie (December 14, 1854 – November 5, 1926) was an American politician, businessman and engineer from Maryland. He served as a member of the

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in 1892.

Early life

Reginald Bowie was born on December 14, 1854, in Montpelier in

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, to Adeline (née Snowden) and Walter William Weems Bowie. His father was state comptroller. Bowie was a cousin of Oden Bowie. He attended common schools in Prince George's County.

Career

In 1872, Bowie moved to

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and joined Snowden & Cowman, an elevator and dental supplies manufacturer. He worked as an apprentice for four years. He also worked as a foreman the last twelve years. He worked for the company for twenty years. Bowie was a

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. Bowie was elected to the

in 1892 for one term. In 1893, Bowie moved to

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, to work as chief engineer of a coal and coke company. He worked there for some months and then returned to Baltimore to work at Snowden & Cowman. He remained with them until he was appointed chief engineer of the post office building. In 1898, Bowie was appointed chief boiler inspector for Maryland. He was appointed again by Governor

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and continued to work in that role for succeeding governors.

Personal life

Bowie married Blanche Hurtt Crouch, of

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, on January 28, 1880. He had two sons and a daughter, Clarence K., Cecelius Calvert and Mary Bernice. Bowie died on November 5, 1926, at his home at 1132 Gorsuch Avenue in Baltimore. He was buried at Lorraine Park Cemetery in Baltimore.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bowie, Reginald 1854 births 1926 deaths People from Prince George's County, Maryland Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates 19th-century American legislators 19th-century American engineers 20th-century American engineers