Background
Cowherd, William Strother was born on September 1, 1860 in Jackson Company, Missouri, United States. Son of Charles J. and Emily S. Cowherd.
Cowherd, William Strother was born on September 1, 1860 in Jackson Company, Missouri, United States. Son of Charles J. and Emily S. Cowherd.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Missouri, 1881, Bachelor of Laws, 1882.
Admitted to bar, 1882, and began practice at Kansas City. Assistant prosecuting attorney, Jackson Company, 1885-1889. 1st assistant city counselor, 1890-1892.
Mayor Kansas City, 1892-1894. Member 55th to 58th Congresses (1897-1905), 5th Missouri District. Democratic nominee for government of Missouri, 1908.
Member 55th to 58th Congresses (1897-1905), 5th Missouri District.
Married Jessie Kitchen, September 25, 1889.