William Cowan (October 25, 1825 – January 7, 1899)[1] was a farmer and reeve of North Gower Township, Ontario.
He was born in County Leitrim, Ireland in 1825, the son of Patrick Cowan, and was educated there, earning a teaching certificate.
Cowan also served as justice of the peace, was clerk in the division court for 21 years and became a captain in the local militia.
The Parry Sound train was just rounding the curve at the head of the deep cut, and into this the horses dashed, striking between the tender and the baggage car ............. Mr. Cowan and his son met death instantly.
Owing to the approaching marriage of his daughter Miss Maggie Cowan, he found it necessary to add a codicil .......... Wm.