COWELL, Henry

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.