Background
Mcdowell, John Sherman was born on November 29, 1868 in McArthur, Ohio, United States. Son of John S. and Mahala J. Mcdowell.
Mcdowell, John Sherman was born on November 29, 1868 in McArthur, Ohio, United States. Son of John S. and Mahala J. Mcdowell.
Education high school, Vallejo, California.
Reporter, later business manager, Oakland (California) Tribune, 1890-1906. Public Alameda Daily Argus, 1906-1908, Alameda Times-Star, since 1908. President, general manager Times-Star Company.
Treasurer Alameda Community Hotel Corporation.
Member California State Board Harbor Commissioners, 1926-1927. Member Alameda Chamber Commerce (president).
Married Myra L. Frierson, November 9, 1904. Children: West. Clifford, John South. Began as reporter San Francisco Chronicle, 1887.