James R. Cowan
James Rich Cowan | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age near Hobart, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 1911 (aged 53) |
| Occupation(s) | Farmer, banker, politician |
| Years active | 1889–1906 |
| Known for | Member of the New York State Assembly |
James Rich Cowan (May 22, 1858 – July 14, 1911) was a New York-based American farmer, banker, and politician.
Life
Born on May 22, 1858, near Hobart, New York, Cowan was the son of Hector Cowan and Helena Jane Rich. He pursued his education at Stamford Seminary before overseeing a 600-acre farm that housed between 75 and 100 head of cattle. In 1891, he assumed the role of president at the National Bank of Hobart.
Between 1889 and 1891, Cowan held the position of town supervisor for Stamford, serving as chairman of the board in his final year. Additionally, he was a justice of the peace and dedicated sixteen years to the Hobart High School board of education, frequently acting as its president.
Cowan was elected in 1891 as a Republican to represent Delaware County in the New York State Assembly. His legislative service included the 1892 session and extended consecutively from 1902 through 1906.
Remaining unmarried throughout his life, Cowan was a member of the United Presbyterian Church located in South Kortright. He passed away due to typhoid fever on July 14, 1911, and was laid to rest in Locust Hill Cemetery.