Wilson Cowen

Background

Cowen, Wilson was born on December 20, 1905 in near Clifton, Texas, United States. Son of John Rentz and Florence Juno (McFadden) Cowen.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1928.

Career

Private practice, Dalhart, Texas, 1928-1934; judge, Dallam County, Texas, 1935-1938; Texas director, Farm Security Administration, 1938-1940; regional director, Farm Security Administration, 1940-1942; commissioner, United States Court Claims, Washington, 1942-1943, 45-59; chief commissioner, United States Court Claims, Washington, 1959-1964; chief judge, United States Court Claims, Washington, 1964-1977; senior judge, United States Court Claims, Washington, 1977-1982; senior judge federal circuit, United States Court Appeals, Washington, since 1982. Assistant administrator War Food Administration, 1943-1945. Special assistant to secretary agriculture, 1945.

Member Judicial Conference United States, 1964-1977.

Achievements

• Wilson Cowen has been listed as a reputable federal judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, State Bar Texas, Cosmos Club (Washington), Delta Theta Phi, Order of Coif.

Connections

Married Florence Elizabeth Walker, April 18, 1930. Children: W. Walker, John E.

Father:

John Rentz Cowen

Mother:

Florence Juno (McFadden) Cowen

Spouse:

Florence Elizabeth Walker

child:

John E. Cowen

child:

W. Walker Cowen