Robert E. Cowan
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Not to be confused with Robert Cowen.
Robert Edwin Cowan (November 9, 1830 – July 14, 1887) was a Virginia lawyer and politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Secession Convention of 1861 and as a Confederate officer. After the American Civil War, he moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where he resumed his legal practice and was elected a judge before his death and burial in St. Louis.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston district, Preceded by ...
Robert E. Cowan | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston district | |
In office December 7, 1857 – March 31, 1863 Serving with J. C. Kemble, John Scott | |
Preceded by | John A. F. Martin |
Succeeded by | n/a |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Preston County, Virginia district | |
In office September 7, 1893 – March 15, 1865 | |
Preceded by | n/a |
Succeeded by | n/a |
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Born | (1830-03-26)March 26, 1830 Staunton, Virginia, US |
Died | July 14, 1887(1887-07-14) (aged 57) St. Louis, Missouri, US |
Spouse | Susan Louisa Cresap |
Profession | Lawyer, judge |
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