Background
Cogdell, John Stevens was born on September 19, 1778 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of George and Elizabeth (Stevens) Cogdell.
Cogdell, John Stevens was born on September 19, 1778 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of George and Elizabeth (Stevens) Cogdell.
Educated College Charleston.
Admitted to South Carolina. bar, 1799. Member South Carolina. House of Representatives, 1810, 14, 16, 18.
Comptroller-general South Carolina., 1818.
President Bank of South Carolina., 1832-1847. Acquired interest in painting while traveling in Italy as young man, painted numerous portraits.
Also sculptor, did several busts of friends and noted persons.
Member South Carolina. House of Representatives, 1810, 14, 16, 18.
Married Maria Gilchrist, 1806.