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Harris McDowell (Harris Brown McDowell Jr.) was born on 10 February, 1906 in Middletown, Delaware, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Harris McDowell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?
| Popular As |
Harris Brown McDowell Jr. |
| Occupation |
farmer |
| Age |
82 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
10 February 1906 |
| Birthday |
10 February |
| Birthplace |
Middletown, Delaware, U.S. |
| Date of death |
24 November, 1988 |
| Died Place |
Middletown, Delaware, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Delaware
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Harris McDowell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 82 years old, Harris McDowell height not available right now. We will update Harris McDowell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
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| Children |
Harris McDowell III |
Harris McDowell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Harris McDowell worth at the age of 82 years old? Harris McDowell’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Delaware. We have estimated Harris McDowell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Harris Brown McDowell Jr. (February 10, 1906 – November 24, 1988) was an American farmer and politician from Middletown in New Castle County, Delaware.
He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and five terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware.
McDowell was born near Middletown, Delaware.
He attended the public schools of Middletown, and graduated from Beacom Business College in Wilmington.
He lived in Middletown, was engaged in farming, also in the insurance and real estate business, and was a member of the State Board of Agriculture from 1937 until 1940.
McDowell served in the State House during the 1941/42 session and then in the State Senate for the 1943/44 and 1945/46 sessions.
During those years he was a director of Interstate Milk Producers Cooperative and member of Delaware Farm Bureau from 1941 until 1948.
He served as Secretary of State for Delaware during Governor Elbert N. Carvel's first term, from 1949 until 1953 and was a member of New Castle County Zoning Commission in 1953 and 1954.
McDowell was elected to the U.S. Representatives in 1954, defeating Republican Lillian I. Martin.
In all, he served twice, once from January 3, 1955 until January 3, 1957, and again from January 3, 1959 until January 3, 1967, during the administrations of U.S. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson.
He lost his bid for a second term in 1956 to Republican Harry G. Haskell Jr. McDowell then was elected again to the U.S. Representatives in 1958, defeating incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Harry G. Haskell Jr., and won election three more times, also defeating Republicans James T. McKinstry in 1960, Wilmer F. Williams in 1962, and James H. Snowden in 1964.
McDowell did not sign the 1956 Southern Manifesto, and voted in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1960 and 1964, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Finally, he lost his bid for a sixth term in 1966 to William V. Roth Jr., then a Wilmington lawyer.
His support of President Lyndon Johnson's war policies may have contributed to his defeat.
Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1.
Members of the General Assembly take office the second Tuesday of January.
State Senators have a four-year term and State Representatives have a two-year term.
U.S. Representatives take office January 3 and have a two-year term.
During this term, he served with the Democratic majority in the 84th Congress.
During these terms, he served with the Democratic majority in the 86th, 87th, 88th, and 89th Congress.
McDowell died in Middletown, Delaware on November 24, 1988, Thanksgiving Day, after a stroke a month prior.
He is buried in the Forest Presbyterian Cemetery there.
