Seymour Lowman
Seymour Lowman | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Chemung, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 1940 (aged 71) Elmira, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, politician, banker |
| Years active | 1891–1930s |
| Known for | Lieutenant Governor of New York (1925–1926), Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (1927–1933) |
Seymour Lowman (October 7, 1868 – March 13, 1940) was a New York-based American attorney and political figure who held the office of lieutenant governor from 1925 until 1926.
Life
Born in Chemung, New York, to parents John and Fanny Lowman, Seymour was raised in Bainbridge. He completed his education at Lowell's Business College located in Binghamton and initially pursued a career as a schoolteacher. Subsequently, he studied law under the mentorship of John W. Church in Norwich. After being admitted to the bar in 1891, Lowman established his legal practice in Elmira. In 1893, he entered into marriage with Katherine Harding Smith.
Lowman actively engaged in politics as an ally of Jacob Sloat Fassett. He represented Chemung County in the New York State Assembly during the years 1909 and 1910 and led the Chemung County Republican Committee as chairman from 1912 through 1934. His legislative career continued as a state senator for New York’s 41st District from 1919 to 1924. Additionally, he participated as a delegate at the Republican National Conventions in both 1924 and 1932.
In the 1924 election, Lowman secured the position of lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket, serving alongside Democratic Governor Al Smith. This administration was notable for being the final instance where New York’s lieutenant governor was elected independently rather than as part of a joint ticket with the governor. Lowman's bid for re-election in 1926 was unsuccessful when Smith and his running mate Edwin Corning prevailed.
From August 1, 1927, until 1933, Lowman held the role of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under Secretaries Andrew W. Mellon and Ogden L. Mills. He was recognized for his firm commitment to Prohibition policies and managed enforcement activities during President Hoover’s term. Early during his appointment, he confronted significant corruption issues within enforcement agencies.
Following his departure from public office, Lowman assumed the presidency of Elmira Savings Bank. He passed away in Elmira on March 13, 1940, and was laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Chemung.
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