Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of Absalom Fowler, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
Leader of the early bar
Absalom Fowler
This noted pioneer lawyer was born 1802 in Tennessee.. He came to Arkansas at an early date and rapidly made a place for himself through his legal attainments..
Fowler commanded the state troops against the Cherokeee Indians.. He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1836 and was a candidate for governor..
Fowler was a member of the legislature from Pulaski County 1838 and 1844.. He was stricken with paralysis while arguing a case in the federal court at Little Rock, April, 1859 and died June 4.
He was a brillian lawyer and possessed a practical mind.. He was not an orator having a harsh and grating voice and a disposition "but little turned to conciliation."
"He was one of the greatest lawyers Arkansas ever had" - Hallum
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 29
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Absalom Fowler, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
