Matthew Cowley

1897–1953 (age 56)

Biography

Matthew Cowley was a significant figure whose life and work left an impact on those around him. Living during a transformative period in the 20th century, he witnessed and participated in important developments of his era.

Born in 1897 and passing in 1953, Cowley's life spanned the early decades of the modern age. His memory is preserved in the Salt Lake City Cemetery, a testament to his place in local history.

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