William S. Cowles
US Navy admiral and brother-in-law of President Theodore Roosevelt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Walter C. Cowles.
William Sheffield Cowles (August 1, 1846 – May 1, 1923) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy.
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Birth name | William Sheffield Cowles |
Born | (1846-08-01)August 1, 1846 Farmington, Connecticut |
Died | May 1, 1923(1923-05-01) (aged 76) Farmington, Connecticut |
Place of burial | Riverside Cemetery, Farmington, Connecticut |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1863–1908 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | W. Sheffield Cowles |
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