H. M. Fowler Explained

H. M. Fowler
Birth Name:Hendrix Marion Fowler
Birth Date:13 February 1918
Birth Place:Coushatta, Louisiana, U.S.
Office1:Mayor of Coushatta, Louisiana
Term Start1:1951
Term End1:1971
Preceded1:Douglas Fowler
Succeeded1:Elwood McWilliams
Office2:Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 24th district
Term Start2:1972
Term End2:1986
Preceded2:John S. Pickett Jr.
Succeeded2:Joe Reece Salter
Alongside2:Joe Henry Cooper
Johnny McFerren
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Northwestern State University
Spouse:Katherine Josey
Children:2

Hendrix Marion Fowler (February 13, 1918[1] – September 16, 2014) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 24th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3]

Fowler was born in Coushatta, Louisiana, the son of Zula Fair and Angus Jesse Fowler. He was the brother of Douglas Fowler, who was Louisiana elections commissioner. He attended Martin High School and Northwestern State University, leaving to serve in the United States Army in World War II. After his discharge he built a house for his parents.

Fowler was the mayor of Coushatta, Louisiana from 1951 to 1971. where he succeeded his brother Douglas. The following year he was elected for the 24th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1986.

Fowler died in September 2014, at the age of 96.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: H.m. Fowler Obituary (1918-2014). The Times. September 19, 2014. September 11, 2022.
  2. Book: Berry, Mary. Five Dollars and a Pork Chop Sandwich: Vote Buying and the Corruption of Democracy. 37. Beacon Press. January 24, 2017. 9780807061985. Google Books.
  3. Web site: Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012. David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. September 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20100331104823/http://house.louisiana.gov:80/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembers1812_2008.pdf. March 31, 2010. live. Wayback Machine.