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Duke W. "D.W." Cowan
Senate 1903-06 (District 32)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Chisago, Kanabec, Pine
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1862
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Canada
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
D.W.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Sandstone
Occupation (when first elected):
Practicing Physician
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Executive Branch:
United States (Examining Surgeon for Pension Claimants);
1??? to 1???
Military:
19th Battalion, Winnipeg Rifles (Reil Rebellion, Northwest Territories, Canada; Special Dresser of the Wounded);
188? to 188?
[Appointed]
County Government:
Pine County, Minnesota (Hinckley Fire, Coroner);
1894 to 1894
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body:
Senate
District:
32
Elected:
11/4/1902
Residence:
Sandstone
Term of Office:
1/5/1903 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date:
1/6/1903
Counties Represented:
Chisago, Kanabec, Pine
Occupation:
Practicing Physician
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Education
-
Hospitals for Insane
-
Legislative Expenses
-
Logs and Lumber
-
Public Parks (Chair)
-
State Public Schools
-
Towns and Counties
Body:
Senate
District:
32
Elected:
11/4/1902
Residence:
Sandstone
Term of Office:
1/5/1903 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date:
1/6/1903
Counties Represented:
Chisago, Kanabec, Pine
Occupation:
Practicing Physician
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Education
-
Engrossment
-
Hospitals for Insane
-
Legislative Expenses
-
Logs and Lumber
-
Public Parks (Chair)
-
State Public School
-
Towns and Counties