Charles H. Cowles

Charles Holden Cowles (July 16, 1875 – October 2, 1957) was a North Carolina Republican politician who served one term in the United States House of Representatives. He was the son of Calvin J. Cowles, a prominent Republican who was the son-in-law of William W. Holden.[1] His uncle was Democratic Congressman William H. H. Cowles.

For the American art dealer, see Charles Cowles (art dealer).

Charles H. Cowles
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 8th district
In office
March 4, 1909 – March 3, 1911
Preceded byRichard N. Hackett
Succeeded byRobert L. Doughton
Member of the North Carolina Senate
In office
1938–1940
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office
1904–1908
In office
1920–1924
In office
1928–1930
In office
1932–1934
In office
1909–1911
Personal details
Born
Charles Holden Cowles

(1875-07-16)July 16, 1875
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 1957(1957-10-02) (aged 82)
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
OccupationPolitician

Biography

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Cowles moved to Wilkesboro at a young age. He worked as a deputy clerk for the federal court at Statesville and then as secretary for Congressman Edmond S. Blackburn before being elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives (1904–1908). Cowles entered the newspaper business in 1906 when he established the Wilkes Patriot (today the Wilkes Journal-Patriot).[2] In 1908, Cowles was elected to the 61st United States Congress as a Republican. He was defeated for re-election in 1910 by Robert L. Doughton.

Later, Cowles was again elected to terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives (1920–1924, 1928–1930, and 1932–1934) and to one term in the North Carolina Senate (1938–1940). From 1941 through 1956, he returned to one of his first jobs: serving as a federal court clerk.

He died at a rest home in Wilkesboro on October 2, 1957.[2]

References
  1. "Calvin Josiah Cowles Papers". Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Archived from the original on June 11, 2007. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. "Death Claims C. H. Cowles". Statesville Record & Landmark. Wilkesboro. UP. October 4, 1957. p. 2. Retrieved July 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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