Background
He was born on March 22, 1858 to Elliot Christopher Cowdin and Sarah Katharine Waldron. His father was a prominent New York businessman and a member of the 100th New York State Legislature.
He was born on March 22, 1858 to Elliot Christopher Cowdin and Sarah Katharine Waldron. His father was a prominent New York businessman and a member of the 100th New York State Legislature.
Harvard University.
John Cowdin played for the Rockaway Polo Club. He died on January 7, 1941. He was inducted into the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame in 2007.