Giles H. Cowles

Biography

Giles H. Cowles was born in 1766 and lived through the American Revolution and the formative years of the United States. His sixty-nine years of life provided him with a long perspective on the nation's early development and growth.

He was interred in Austinburg Center Cemetery, a final resting place that reflects his deep roots in his community. His burial among the graves of his neighbors speaks to a life of service and respect within his locality.