George A. Bowles

George Ashby Bowles Sr. (May 11, 1883 – June 1, 1956) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and as Virginia state insurance commissioner for more than 20 years.[1]

George A. Bowles
Virginia Commissioner of Insurance
In office
1932–1956
Succeeded byT. Nelson Parker
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Goochland and Fluvanna
In office
January 12, 1916  January 8, 1930
Preceded byE. Tucker Hughes
Succeeded byDabney Cosby
Personal details
Born
George Ashby Bowles

(1883-05-11)May 11, 1883
Kents Store, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 1956(1956-06-01) (aged 73)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Georgia Kennon
Alma materMedical College of Virginia

His historic family home, The Oaks, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

References

  1. "Funeral Is Set Today For George A. Bowles". Richmond Times-Dispatch. June 3, 1956. p. 26A. Retrieved June 13, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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