Edward J. Dowling

Edward J. Dowling (born December 8, 1875 in New York City) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

For the American entertainer, see Eddie Dowling.

Life

Dowling was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) from 1917 to 1920, sitting in the 140th, 141st, 142nd and 143rd New York State Legislatures.

In April 1934, Dowling pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny, and—after making restitution—received a suspended sentence for having stolen $20,000 in Liberty bonds from the estate of two small children.[1][2]

References
  1. EX-SENATOR DOWLING FREED IN THEFT CASE in NYT on April 25, 1934 (subscription required).
  2. "New York and Vicinity", New York Daily News (April 25, 1934), p. 2.

Sources
New York State Senate
Preceded by
George W. Simpson		 New York State Senate
19th District
1917–1920		 Succeeded by
William Duggan


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