John Lancelot Cowan
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BornAugust 14, 1893
DiedMay 19, 1971 (aged 77)
SpouseFlorence Annie Maud Yates
John Cowan | |
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| Member for Southern District | |
| Member of the South Australian Legislative Council | |
| In office May 26, 1949 – March 6, 1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1893 |
| Died | May 19, 1971 (aged 77) |
| Party | Liberal and Country League |
| Spouse | Florence Annie Maud Yates |
| Relations | Thomas Cowan (grandfather) James Cowan (great-uncle) John Cowan (father) |
| Children | 2 sons and 2 daughter |
| Alma mater | Prince Alfred College |
| Occupation | Farmer |
John Lancelot Cowan (14 August 1893 – 19 May 1971) served as one of the 4 members for the District of Southern Districts in the South Australian Legislative Council from 26 May 1949 to 28 February 1959.
Cowan who was born in Murray Bridge, South Australia, was the eldest son of John Cowan, a pastoralist and parliamentarian, and his wife Elizabeth, née Jones. He was educated at Prince Alfred College and served in the First Australian Imperial Force.[1] In 1920, Cowan married Florence Yates.[2][3]