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William A. Rowan | |
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| United States Comptroller of Customs at Chicago | |
| In office 1947–1953 | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond S. McKeough |
| Succeeded by | Richard B. Vail |
| Member of theChicago City Council from the10th ward | |
| In office 1927–1942 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest M. Cross |
| Succeeded by | William J. Pieczynski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1882-11-24)November 24, 1882 |
| Died | May 31, 1961(1961-05-31) (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
William A. Rowan (November 24, 1882 – May 31, 1961) ofChicago was an American politician who served as aU.S. Representative fromIllinois from 1943 to 1947. He previously served as a member of theChicago City Council from 1927 to 1942. He was a resident of Chicago'sEast Side community.
He graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and St. Patrick High School and attended the University of Chicago. He was employed in a steel plant after graduation. He was associated with a daily community newspaper in Chicago, becoming city editor and editor, 1907–1927. William A. Rowan served as alderman of the Tenth Ward of Chicago from 1927 to 1942, and also as an Illinois Representative to The Seventy-Eighth and Seventy-Ninth U.S. Congresses.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the Eightieth Congress.
He was appointed United States Comptroller of Customs at Chicago, on January 21, 1947, in which capacity he served until 1953. While in office, he championed legislation aimed at improving the health, welfare, education, and recreational areas for children; a park serving East Side Chicago is dedicated in his honor.[2]
Rowan was married to Mary Isabel Dunne, together they raised 5 children: Miriam, Richard, Patricia, and William Jr.[1] He was interred in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Worth, Illinois.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's 2nd congressional district 1943–1947 | Succeeded by |
