Sylvanus Lowry
Encyclopedia
General Sylvanus P. Lowry (died 1865) was a slave owning Southern aristocrat from Kentucky
who reigned as the political boss
of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. He is well known in Minnesota folklore
for his personal war with Abolitionist newspaper publisher Jane Grey Swisshelm.
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
who reigned as the political boss
Political boss
A boss, in politics, is a person who wields the power over a particular political region or constituency. Bosses may dictate voting patterns, control appointments, and wield considerable influence in other political processes. They do not necessarily hold public office themselves...
of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. He is well known in Minnesota folklore
Minnesota folklore
Minnesota Folklore, although its study and documentation has never been a priority among academics, is exceptionally rich. As the State has been the residence of such a wide variety of ethnic groups, Minnesota's folktales and songs are reflective of its history....
for his personal war with Abolitionist newspaper publisher Jane Grey Swisshelm.