Joseph S. Fowler

Joseph Smith Fowler
United States Senator from Tennessee
In office July 24, 1866 – March 3, 1871
Preceded by	Alfred O. P. Nicholson
Succeeded by	Henry Cooper
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
In office May, 1862 – May 1865
Preceded by	James T. Dunlap
Succeeded by	Samuel W. Hatchett
Personal details
Born	(1820-08-31)August 31, 1820 Steubenville, Ohio
Died	April 1, 1902(1902-04-01) (aged 81) Washington, D.C.
Resting place	Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Kentucky
Political party	Republican
Education	Franklin College, New Athens, Ohio
Profession	Attorney

Joseph Smith Fowler (August 31, 1820 – April 1, 1902) was an American attorney and politician. As a resident of Tennessee, he was notable for his support of the Union during the American Civil War. Fowler served as state comptroller during the military governorship of Andrew Johnson. After the war, Fowler served as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1866 to 1871.