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James A. Cowan

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State Representative
Republican
Auto Salesman
Keokuk
51
01/08/1945 - 01/12/1947
24

What Cheer Keokuk County Republican Born in New Maines, Scotland, April 14, 1877. Came to United States in 1882. Settled in What Cheer, Iowa, Keokuk county. Attended public schools of What Cheer. Married to Margaret Hope, June, 1901. Father of one son, Jack, who is now serving in United States Navy. Has two grandchildren. Held the office of Mayor of What Cheer for 12 years. Worked at the manufacturing of coal mining implements. Automobile salesman. Master of Masonic Lodge seven years. Member of Consistory and Shrine. Affiliated with the Presbyterian church. Serving second term in legislature.

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State Representative
Republican
Auto Salesman
Keokuk
50
01/11/1943 - 01/07/1945
24

What Cheer Keokuk County Republican. Born in New Maines, Scotland, April 14, 1877. Came to United States in 1882. Settled in What Cheer, Iowa, Keokuk county. Attended public schools of What Cheer. Married to Margaret Hope, June, 1901. Father of one son, Jack. Has one grandchild. Held the office of mayor of What Cheer for twelve years. Worked at the manufacturing of coal mining implements. Owner of Chevrolet dealership. Master of Masonic lodge seven years. Member of Consistory and Shrine. Affiliated with the Presbyterian church. First term in legislature.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources