Born on May 2, 1865 in Carthage, Illinois, William M. Bowker became an attorney in his native state before coming to Nevada in 1889. Bowker was a partner with Levi L. Scott in the local firm of Scott and Bowker. In 1893, Bowker married Scott's sister Nadine; both Scotts were children of Judge C.R. Scott of Nevada.
Bowker quickly gained a positive reputation based on his legal skills and by being what today might be termed a "people person"; he was recognized as Nevada's finest attorney. In 1918, Bowker won the local seat in the Missouri State Senate. Touted as a potential candidate for Missouri Governor, Bowker declined the honor, preferring to return to Nevada to spend time with his wife in retirement.
Bowker quickly gained a positive reputation based on his legal skills and by being what today might be termed a "people person"; he was recognized as Nevada's finest attorney. In 1918, Bowker won the local seat in the Missouri State Senate. Touted as a potential candidate for Missouri Governor, Bowker declined the honor, preferring to return to Nevada to spend time with his wife in retirement.
Born on May 2, 1865 in Carthage, Illinois, William M. Bowker became an attorney in his native state before coming to Nevada in 1889. Bowker was a partner with Levi L. Scott in the local firm of Scott and Bowker. In 1893, Bowker married Scott's sister Nadine; both Scotts were children of Judge C.R. Scott of Nevada.
Bowker quickly gained a positive reputation based on his legal skills and by being what today might be termed a "people person"; he was recognized as Nevada's finest attorney. In 1918, Bowker won the local seat in the Missouri State Senate. Touted as a potential candidate for Missouri Governor, Bowker declined the honor, preferring to return to Nevada to spend time with his wife in retirement.
Bowker quickly gained a positive reputation based on his legal skills and by being what today might be termed a "people person"; he was recognized as Nevada's finest attorney. In 1918, Bowker won the local seat in the Missouri State Senate. Touted as a potential candidate for Missouri Governor, Bowker declined the honor, preferring to return to Nevada to spend time with his wife in retirement.
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