Background
Sowerwine, Elbert Orla was born on August 20, 1884 in Cicero, Indiana, United States. Son of Noah W. and Sarah May (Keesling) Sowerwine.
Sowerwine, Elbert Orla was born on August 20, 1884 in Cicero, Indiana, United States. Son of Noah W. and Sarah May (Keesling) Sowerwine.
Bachelor of Arts, Wabash College, 1905.
Teacher of Latin and German, Anaconda, Montana. With Anaconda Copper Mining Company beginning as metallurgical clerk, 1907, assistant to president, 1937, vice president, 1945-1956, retired. Director, International Smelting and Refining Сompany.
Vice president, treasurer Silesian Holding Company.
Member American Mining Congress, American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, Chamber of Commerce State New York, Kappa Sigma.
Married Margaret Alice Evans, June 28, 1911. Children: Owen East., Elbert O., Junior.