Cowley, H. T. (Henry Thomas), 1837-1917

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H. T. Cowley came to the Inland Northwest as a missionary to the Nez Perce in 1871. After two years there and disagreements with the Indian Agent, he moved to Mt. Idaho on the Camas Prairie. After a brief period there, he came to Spokane Falls in 1874 to become a missionary to the Spokane Indians. His was one of the first white families to settle in Spokane. He ran the Spokane Chronicle, a daily newspaper for a short time, and also served as the first teacher in Spokane. He founded the first protestant church. He died in 1917.

From the description of Cowley Papers, 1871-1891. (Spokane Public Library). WorldCat record id: 743217003

Indian missionary and educator.

From the description of Papers, 1871-1917. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29852854 1838 Born, October 9, Seneca Falls, New York 1866 Married Lucy Abigail Peet in Russelville, Ohio 1867 Graduated, Antioch College 1871 Graduated, Auburn Theological Seminary. Ordained and appointed Protestant Missionary and Agency Teacher to the Nez Perce Indians with Henry Harmon Spalding 1873 Accepted position as school teacher in Elk City, Idaho, after being suspended from position at Kamiah 1874 Moved to Spokane Falls as missionary and Indian Sub-Agent to the Spokan Indians 1882 Resigned missionary and sub-agent positions 1883 Purchased Spokane Falls Chronicle 1886 Northern Pacific land suit initiated 1887 Sold Spokane Chronicle 1898 Northern Pacific land suit decided in Cowley's favor 1916 Died January 28, San Diego, California From the guide to the Henry Thomas Cowley Papers, 1871-1917, (Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC))

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