Background
Cowley, Matthew was born on August 2, 1897 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of Matthias Foss and Abbie (Hyde) Cowley.
Cowley, Matthew was born on August 2, 1897 in Preston, Idaho, United States. Son of Matthias Foss and Abbie (Hyde) Cowley.
Student of University of Utah, 1919-1921. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1924.
Admitted to Utah Bar, 1926, practice, Salt Lake City, 1925-1938. Ordained apostle, Church Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, 1945, missionary, New Zealand, 1914-1919. President New Zealand Mission, 1938-1945.
Member Council Twelve Apostles since 1945.
President Missions Pacific and Orient, Church Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, 1946-1950. Deputy company attorney, Salt Lake Company, 1926-1928, company attorney, 1930-1933.
Member of the board of trustees Brigham Young U. Member Polynesian Society, Sigma Chirurgical
Married Elva Eleanor Taylor, July 13, 1922. Children: Eleanor Jewell (Mistress Val J. Sheffield), Duncan Meha.