Selwyn Zadock Bowman (May 11, 1840 – September 30, 1928) was an American attorney and politician who served in several public offices, including that of the U.S. representative from Massachusetts.

He was admitted to the bar in 1863, commenced practice in Boston, Massachusetts, and continued his residence in Somerville.

Bowman was elected as a Republican to the forty-sixth and forty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1879-March 3, 1883).

He returned to Somerville and resumed the practice of law in Boston.

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