Alexander H. Bowman, USMA 1825.
Died, November 11, 1865, at Wilkesbarre, PA, age 62.
Graduated third in his class behind Bache and
McMartin, both of whom also taught mathematics
as cadets.
- Acting Assistant Professor of Mathematics as a cadet, 1823-1825.
- Assistant Professor of Geography, History, and Ethics, USMA, August 31,
,1825 to June 15, 1826.
- Instructor of Practical Military Engineering at USMA and Commandant of
Sapers, Miners, and Pontoniers, USMA, May 19, 1851 to June 1, 1852.
- Superintendent USMA, March 1, 1862 to July 8, 1864.
Genealogy:
His son Charles Stuart Bowman (#1875) is also a graduate.
Bowman, who taught as a cadet, was later sup:
He also helped construct the Treasury building: