Charles H. Cowles
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Charles Holden Cowles was a North Carolina
Republican politician who served one term in the United States House of Representatives
. He was the son of Calvin J. Cowles, a prominent Republican who was the son-in-law of William W. Holden.http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/inv/c/Cowles,Calvin_Josiah.html His uncle was Democratic Congressman William H.H. Cowles
.
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina
, Cowles moved to Wilkesboro
at a young age. He worked as a deputy clerk for the federal court at Statesville and then as secretary for Congressman Edmond S. Blackburn before being elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives
(1904–1908). Cowles entered the newspaper business in 1906 when he established the Wilkes Patriot (today the Wilkes Journal-Patriot
). In 1908, Cowles was elected to the 61st United States Congress
as a Republican. He was defeated for re-election in 1910 by Robert L. Doughton
.
Later, Cowles was again elected to terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives (1920–1924, 1928–1930, and 1932–1934) and to one term in the North Carolina Senate
(1938–1940). From 1941 through 1956, he returned to one of his first jobs: serving as a federal court clerk.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
Republican politician who served one term in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. He was the son of Calvin J. Cowles, a prominent Republican who was the son-in-law of William W. Holden.http://www.lib.unc.edu/mss/inv/c/Cowles,Calvin_Josiah.html His uncle was Democratic Congressman William H.H. Cowles
William H.H. Cowles
William Henry Harrison Cowles was a North Carolina Democratic politician who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives.-Biography:...
.
A native of Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, Cowles moved to Wilkesboro
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkesboro is a town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,159 at the 2000 census, and it is the second largest municipality in the county. The 2010 Census listed the town's population at 3,044. The town is located along the south bank of the...
at a young age. He worked as a deputy clerk for the federal court at Statesville and then as secretary for Congressman Edmond S. Blackburn before being elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives
North Carolina House of Representatives
The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by a Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the President pro-tem in the state senate....
(1904–1908). Cowles entered the newspaper business in 1906 when he established the Wilkes Patriot (today the Wilkes Journal-Patriot
Wilkes Journal-Patriot
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot is a newspaper based in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina and published three times each week . The paper claims a circulation of 15,000 paid subscribers....
). In 1908, Cowles was elected to the 61st United States Congress
61st United States Congress
The Sixty-first United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1911, during the first two years of...
as a Republican. He was defeated for re-election in 1910 by Robert L. Doughton
Robert L. Doughton
Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton , of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years...
.
Later, Cowles was again elected to terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives (1920–1924, 1928–1930, and 1932–1934) and to one term in the North Carolina Senate
North Carolina Senate
The North Carolina Senate is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly.Its prerogatives and powers are similar to those of the other house, the House of Representatives. Its members do, however, represent districts that are larger than those of their colleagues in the House. The...
(1938–1940). From 1941 through 1956, he returned to one of his first jobs: serving as a federal court clerk.