Henry B. Cowles

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

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 by	Aaron Ward
Succeeded by	Aaron Ward
New York State Assembly
In office 1826–1828
Personal details
Born	March 18, 1798 Hartford, Connecticut
Died	May 17, 1873 (aged 75) New York City, New York
Political party	Anti-Jacksonian
Alma mater	Union 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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