A. A. Cowing
Feb. 3, 1908; Oregonian, p 5
Burns, Or., Feb. 2

   A. A. Cowing, an old resident of Harney County, died at his home on Praither Creek, eight miles east of Burns, January 30, after an illness of several weeks.  Mr. Cowing was the first Sheriff of Harney County, appointed by Governor Pennoyer in 1889, when this county was cut off from Grant, and he was elected to succeed himself the next year.  During President Cleveland's second term Mr. Cowing served as receiver of public moneys at the land office here, and since that time he has been engaged in farming and fruitraising.

   Mr. Cowing was 58 years old and was a native of England, coming to America quite young and to Harney County from Wisconsin about 25 years ago.  He was a man of marked ability and when Sheriff had the reputation of making the best returns of any Sheriff in the state.  He has suffered from stomach and dropsical troubles for several years.  He leaves a wife and three children.