Henry Cowell

1819–1903 (age 84)

Biography

Born in 1819, Henry Cowell established himself as a thoughtful and principled member of his community, contributing to local commerce and civic life with integrity. His steady demeanor and practical wisdom helped many navigate the uncertainties of the 19th century with confidence.

Throughout his days, Henry maintained a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the Bay Area, and after his death in 1903 he was laid to rest at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, where his memory rests peacefully among the surrounding groves.

Also buried at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park

Phineas Gage
1823–1860 (age 37)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
American railroad worker whose severe head injury became a landmark case in neuroscience and psychology.
David C. Broderick
1820–1859 (age 39)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
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Ephraim Douglass Adams
1865–1930 (age 65)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
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Maude Amber
1872–1938 (age 66)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
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Jennie Murray Kemp
1858–1928 (age 70)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
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Florence Hopkins
1889–1971 (age 82)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
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