COWDIN, Robert

Affiliation:  Union

Born: September 18 1805, Jamaica VT

Died: July 9 1874, Boston MA

Pre-War Profession: Lumber businessman, militia officer.

War Service: May 1861 Col. of 1st Massachusetts, Blackburn's Ford, First Bull Run, Peninsula campaign, Seven Days, September 1862 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Washington defenses, Senate did not confirm promotion, March 1863 relieved of duty.

Post War:  Politician.