title: William Dowse
text: # William Dowse
  
  William Dowse (1770 – February 18, 1813 in Cooperstown, Oswego County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
  
  ## Life
  
  Dowse was elected as a Federalist to the United States House of Representatives in the 15th District, but died before his term began.
  
  At the time of Dowse's death, William G. Angel was a clerk in his office.
  
  