James Cowgill

James Cowgill
39th Mayor of Kansas City
In office
1918 – January 20, 1922
Preceded byGeorge H. Edwards
Succeeded bySam B. Strother
State Treasurer of Missouri
In office
1908–1912
Preceded byJacob F. Gmelich
Succeeded byEdwin P. Deal
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the Caldwell County district
In office
1891–1892
Personal details
Born(1848-04-02)April 2, 1848
DiedJanuary 20, 1922(1922-01-20) (aged 73)
Resting placeElmwood Cemetery
PartyDemocratic
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceArmy
Years of service1864–1865
Unit9th Indiana Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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James Cowgill (April 2, 1848 – January 20, 1922) was an American politician. He served as State Treasurer of Missouri from 1908 to 1912, and as Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 1918 until his death in office.