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Cowan, Thomas

Senate 1857-60 (District 17)

Party when first elected:  Not Available

Counties Served:  Brown, Nicollet

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1821
Birth Place: St. Andrews,
Birth County:
Birth Country: Scotland
Date of Death: 8/1/1863
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Cowen
City of Residence (when first elected): Traverse des Sioux
Occupation (when first elected): Attorney

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Nicollet County (Register of Deeds); 1855 to ?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1854.

He died at Traverse des Sioux.

Total Days Served: 1133

SESSIONS SERVED

2nd Legislative Session (1859-1860)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/7/1859
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 10/12/1858
Residence: Traverse des Sioux
Term of Office: 12/7/1859 to 1/7/1861
Oath Date: 12/7/1859
Counties Represented: Brown, Nicollet
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Printing
  • Ways and Means

1st Legislative Session (1857-1858)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 12/2/1857
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 10/13/1857
Residence: Traverse des Sioux
Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Oath Date: 12/2/1857
Counties Represented: Brown, Nicollet
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Not Available
Committees:
  • Internal Improvements
  • Public Buildings
  • Ways and Means (Chair)
Session Notes: He was sworn in on December 7, 1857 and subscribed to the oath of office on December 8, 1857. An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.

Articles & Books About

  • Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer, August 8, 1863, p. 1.