Michael J. Dowling (Minnesota politician)

M.J. Dowling
24th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office 1901–1903
Preceded by	Arthur N. Dare
Succeeded by	Leverett W. Babcock
Minnesota State Representative
In office 1901–1903
Personal details
Born	February 17, 1866(1866-02-17) Huntington, Massachusetts
Died	1921
Political party	Republican
Residence	Renville, Minnesota
Profession	Newspaper publisher realtor

Michael J. "M.J." Dowling (born February 17, 1866 in Huntington, Massachusetts, died 1921) was a Minnesota Republican politician and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A former newspaper publisher, Dowling had suffered extreme frostbite in 1880, leaving him disabled. He had lost parts of both legs, his left arm, and fingers on his right hand. Dowling worked as a newspaper publisher and in real estate. He was elected to one term in office, from 1901 to 1903, and he served as speaker during that term.^[1]

Papers

Papers of Michael J. Dowling are available for research use at the Minnesota Historical Society. They include newspaper and magazine articles, correspondence, printed materials, photographs, film recordings, and memorabilia.^[2]

References

1. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present
2. ^ Michael J. Dowling papers

Political offices
Preceded by Arthur N. Dare	Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives 1901–1903	Succeeded by Leverett W. Babcock

Persondata
Name	Dowling, M.J.
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	February 17, 1866
Place of birth	Huntington, Massachusetts
Date of death	1921
Place of death