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Henry Cowell

Posted 2023-02-18 by Pat R
Arizona Republican (Phoenix, Arizona)
Wednesday, October 3, 1928, Section 2, p. 9

HENRY COWELL, PIONEER, DIES AT WICKENBURG

WICKENBURG, Ariz., Oct. 2--
Henry Cowell, 76, considered the oldest resident of this district, died
here shortly before noon today.

Born on the Isle of Man and coming to this country when a young man, Mr.
Cowell started working as a miner at the old Vulture mine in the boom
days of 1883. He later purchased the old Vulture dump on the banks of
the Hassayampa river 12 miles south of Wickenburg. He went into the
cattle business and moved here 31 years ago.

Mr. Cowell was Wickenburg's first mayor, taking office June 16, 1909. He
was married twice, his first wife dying here about 20 years ago and his
second two years ago.

The pioneer will be buried beside his first wife and near his old friend
and neighbor, Henry Wickenburg, on a little knoll overlooking the old
Henry Wickenburg home. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. tomorrow.




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