Brief Life History of William W
When William W Cowger was born on 12 September 1827, in Highland, Ohio, United States, his father, George Michael Cowger, was 62 and his mother, Eve Rozer, was 29. He died on 7 March 1891, in Arlington, Posey Township, Rush, Indiana, United States, at the age of 63, and was buried in Rush, Indiana, United States.
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- William W Cowger, "Find A Grave Index"
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1832
Historical Boundaries: 1832: Rush, Indiana, United States
1836 · The Massive Internal Improvements Act
The Massive Internal Improvements Act of 1836 loaned Indiana $10,000,000 to create infrastructure such as canals, railroads, and roads across the state. The act was signed by Whig Governor Noah Noble and passed by the Indiana General Assembly. However, the financial crisis known as the Panic of 1837 thwarted these plans as costs ballooned. Construction on the infrastructure was not completed and the state debt rapidly increased.
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
Name Meaning
Americanized form of German Gauger .
History: Bearers of the name Cowger are descended from Johan Conrad Gauger, who came to North America from Germany in 1736 and settled in Pendleton County, WV.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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