Legislator Details


Alexander Cowan
AKA:
Number of sessions served 6
Gender: Male
Age at election: 40

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/29/1874
City: Clyde Township, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/12/1932
City:
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/14/1932
City: Port Huron, MI
County: Saint Clair County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeside Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Miss Flora Beard, dau. of David and Ette (Horton) Beard, 12/12/1900, in Ruby, MI; children: 2, John Beard and Frederick A.

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
North Street public schools; Michigan State Normal College, Ypsilanti

Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish ancestry. Son of John and Isabella (McNaughton) Cowan. He served 10 years as chairman of the school board and as county treasurer from 1919 to 1923.

Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers. Died of pneumonia


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance and Appropriations , Highways , Insurance , Printing and Expense, Public Health , State Hospitals
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 11
District Description: County of Lapeer, Macomb, and St. Clair

Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Finance and Appropriations , Highways , Apportionment , Insurance , Rules, Normal Schools
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: 11
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Macomb and Saint Clair

Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Insurance.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Michigan School for the Deaf , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 1
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Macomb and Saint Clair

Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 55th session. Chair of the Committee on the Michigan School for the Deaf
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Port Huron
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 1
District Description: Counties of Lapeer, Macomb and Saint Clair

Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Roads and Bridges , Rules and Joint Rules , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: North Street
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1916
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1917
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Military Affairs , Northern State Normal School , Roads and Bridges
Postions Held:

City of Residence: North Street
County of Residence Saint Clair
District: St. Clair 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1927, p. 644; Manual 1925, p. 599; SJ 1932 p.6, SCR1; Manual 1915 p.772; Find-a-Grave.com, includes obit; Michiganology; MIMarRec 1867-1952