John B. Cowle (John B. Cowle)

John B. Cowle

Owner of Globe Iron Works which became part of Cleveland Shipbuilding.  Treasurer of Cleveland Drydock Co.  Later affiliated with Universal Machine and Boiler Co.  Two ore freighters were named after him, one in 1902 (Sank,1909, Lake Superior), one in 1910 (renamed Harry L. Allen, sank, 1960’s). (bio by: Joyce)

Born

  • September, 16, 1826

Died

  • December, 12, 1914

Cemetery

  • Riverside Cemetery
  • Ohio
  • USA

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