Henry B. Cowles

Henry Booth Cowles (March 18, 1798 – May 17, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

For other people named Henry Cowles, see Henry Cowles (disambiguation).
Henry B. Cowles
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831
Preceded byAaron Ward
Succeeded byAaron Ward
New York State Assembly
In office
1826–1828
Personal details
Born(1798-03-18)March 18, 1798
Hartford, Connecticut
DiedMay 17, 1873(1873-05-17) (aged 75)
New York City, New York
Political partyAnti-Jacksonian
Alma materUnion College

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Cowles moved with his father to Dutchess County, New York, in 1809. He was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1816. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Putnam County. He served as member of the State assembly 1826–1828.

Cowles was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-first Congress (March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831). He moved to New York City in 1834 and practiced law until his death there on May 17, 1873. He was interred in Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck, New York.

References
  • United States Congress. "Henry B. Cowles (id: C000828)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Henry B. Cowles at Find a Grave

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