Who Was Who in America - Bol IV, 1961-1968, Chicago Bowden, George Edwin Congressman, Virginia. Born Williamsburg, Virginia, July 6, 1852. Educated private schools. Studied law. Admitted to bar, did not practice. Collector of Customs, Port of Norfolk 1879-85. Member of 50th and 51st Congresses. 1887-1891. Clerk, U.S. Court of Eastern District, Virginia. Republican National Committee. Home: Norfolk, Virginia