Background
Bowlus, John Magruder was born on August 7, 1926 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Son of Benjamin Harrison and Doris Harding (Smith) Bowlus.
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John Magruder Bowlus
John Magruder Bowlus, American lawyer. Bar: Illinois 1956. Decorated Bronze Star (2).; Recipient citation of honor Chicago chapter Artists Equity Association. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Bar Association, Theta Chi.
Education
AB, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1948. Master of Arts, University Pennsylvania, 1949. Juris Doctor, University Chicago, 1956.
Career
Foreign affairs analyst Department State, 1949-1953. Practice Chicago, from 1953. Partner Cotton, Watt, Jones, King & Bowlus, 1966-1983.
Commissioner attorney registration and disciplinary commission Illinois Supreme Court.
Achievements
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Bar: Illinois 1956.
Membership
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Bar Association, Theta Chi. Clubs: Union League (Chicago).
Connections
Married Mary W. McLaughlin, August 31, 1957. 1 daughter, Jane Smith.
- Father:
- Benjamin Harrison Bowlus
- Mother:
- Doris Harding (Smith) Bowlus
- Spouse:
- Mary W. McLaughlin
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Born
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Died
October 15, 2000 (aged 74) -
Nationality
American -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1948
Allegheny College , Bachelor of Arts -
1949
University Pennsylvania , Master of Arts -
1956
University Chicago , Juris Doctor
Career
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1949 - 1953
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1966 - 1983
Awards
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Decorated Bronze Star (2). Recipient citation of honor Chicago chapter Artists Equity Association.Decorated Bronze Star (2). Recipient citation of honor Chicago chapter Artists Equity Association.