Background
Cowan, Finis Ewing was born on October 16, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Finis E. and Kathleen (Hardwicke) Cowan.
Cowan, Finis Ewing was born on October 16, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Finis E. and Kathleen (Hardwicke) Cowan.
Rice University (Bachelor of Arts, 1951). University of Texas (Bachelor of Laws, 1956). Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi.
Chancellors; Order of the Coif. District Judge, Southern District of Texas, 1977-1979.
Associate Baker & Botts, Houston, 1956-1966, partner, 1966-1977, 79—. District judge The United States of America District Court (southern district) Texas, 1977-1979.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1951-1953. Member American College Trial Lawyers.
Married Juliet Delcambre, May 28, 1951. Children: Eleanor Marie, Kathleen J., Virginia, Finis E., Lionel.