John K. Cowen

John Kissig Cowen (October 28, 1844 – April 26, 1904) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland, representing the 4th district from 1895 to 1896. He was president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from 1896 to 1901.

John Kissig Cowen
Cowen in 1911 publication
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded byIsidor Rayner
Succeeded byWilliam Watson McIntire
Personal details
Born(1844-10-28)October 28, 1844
near Millersburg, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 1904(1904-04-26) (aged 59)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Millersburg, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseHelen Woods
Children1
EducationJefferson College
Alma materPrinceton College
University of Michigan Law School
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer
  • railroad executive
  • educator
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