Background
BOWEN, A. L. was born on September 9, 1869 in Bloomington, 111. Son of Francis M. and Mary (Leonard) Bowen.
State Superinten dent of Charities
BOWEN, A. L. was born on September 9, 1869 in Bloomington, 111. Son of Francis M. and Mary (Leonard) Bowen.
College, 2 years.
Executive Secy, 111. State Charities Commission, 1909-1917 Superintendent of Charities, State Department of Public Welfare, 1917-1921. Re-elected, since 1929. Editor 111. State Journal, 1921-1929.
Member: National. Conference on Society Work. American Prison Association. National. Committee on Mental Hygieue.
Springfield 111. Planning and Zoning Commission (Chairman).
Spouse Harriet C. Ela, December 14, 1899, Bloomington, 111.