The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-02-12
VIM. l.. COWARDlN DEAD.
SKETCH OF HIS LONG AND HON.
ORABLE CAREER.

Ncws-young Mems Chris
tian Associations Interesting Annual
Meeting - Personal Mention 80 Notes
About Town.
MIR. william l.. Cowardin died yesterday
morning shortly after O'Clock, at his resi-
dence in Henrico counly, short distance
bovond the eastern limits Of the city.
Mr.. Cowardin was in his seyenty-second
year. and. for man Of his age, had enjoyed
unusually good health and was noted Tor
his activity and vigorous constitution.
lie was the president Of the Virginia fire
and Marine Insurance Company ana P.i--
sonallv attended 10 HE duties as such- until
last Tuesday week ago, when he y as
taken with severe cold resulting INTO
pneumonia. which was the cause Oh MS
death. NJ. -,
lie was born April g, 1878, i'm Prince ID
ward county. where he resided until Il 80,
when be came 10 Richmond upon the sol lei
tatiOn Of his elder brother. the late mono ieu
James 4. C0wardn. so we'll known as the
able editor of the Richmond Dispatch-
Prior To- his entering into the insur ahc,
business De was engaged IN the drug busi'
ness. and bon 1891 De connected himself WIN
the Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Compauv. then I'm It's infancy rs
clerk. His energy. uprighiness aho
fine business qualification soon Non
for him constant promotions, ana III MAY
1856. he was elected 20 the impOrta NJ posi-
tion of secretary of the company. ana III
March. 1858. only seventeen years ai'er DC
had connected himself with the bus mess
ho was elected president Of the company ~
succeed the lamentod Thomas VI. All riend'
which pOsitiOn Mr.. COwarden held uutil hl-
doath with credit 10 himself ana prom
to the company. Tie was a prcsiuth'
of the local board Of underwriters, ana was
considered an excellent authority upon IN
surance law: and. in fact, was ell ihloihl'
ed upon almost any subject.
10 his private business he deyo his en-
orgies and attention.
One of Mr. C0Nardin's characteristics
was his fonduoss for country life. lie was
delighted 90 reside in his beautiful country
home. 49,.
he was twice married. and was the father
of ten children. all of whom that lived long
enough he raised up in the way that lhey
ahnfiid 20. lie leaves "a VIE, ana nls
Hyinr children are. Dr. J.. NJ. Mr
j. AlonzO. DR.. Thomas j.. OF Lou
dOun: Mr.. samuel COwardin. oil Florence
Ala. Robert. Colin. Mrs. Spratley ana MISS
Minnie COwarlin. He leaves one sister
Mrs. Minm Ladd. Mr.. Charles Oh. 60
wardin. of the Dispatch. and Key. Key
Cowardin are his nephews.
His natural kindness and gentlenltess on
manner won for him friends among Al soIls
enri com diffous OF men. such noble soui
should NOT pass away without some 'NPi''
sion of our sorrow therefore ~ ~.
Resolved. That IN the deatn OF ". j.; 70
w,rdiu. So dear 90 us. this Board has loel I
rr.eidenf who bore himself with modesiy
as conspicuous As were his ilrmness' onIil3
and importantly. ,,. .-t,t.
Resolved. That sympathizing deeply WIZ
his family iu their bereavement we IequeAl
no .ecrefary 10 send 90 them COPY Of thesf
resolutions. spread the same on ihe MN r.
and cause them 20 be published lh the CITY
papers. M ,.,.a,,, c.eorr.
]. IA Montague. John W. Gordon De"ise
ID. pleasamts. committee.
The funeral services viii take place tn.
afternoon. no O'Clock, from the second
| Ranfisf Church. The interment viii Dee al
IKE pall-boarors will be: Honorary-lion
IL Il Fllvs0n. Jud.ro W. W. trump. MT
'Iobn Purcell. Dr. Francis 4. Willis. Colonel
William 4. Cutshaw. Mr. l.. b. Addison
Captain ID. y. Walker. Captain George
Alien. Dr. Jud. b. Wood. Mr.. l.. n. GIBSON
Actiye-Mr Frank ID. Hill, Mr.. b. VI
Ouarles. Mr.. William ii. Mccarthy mf
George Currio. ll0n.J. Taylor tllyson' Mr
Thomas Potts, Mr. d. q. Davis, Mr.. =
McG. Fisher.
The Board of Underwriters passed thu
following Yesterday
The Richmond Board Of Underwriters haN'
ing been informed OF the dcstl 81 ". l.. 90
wardln. 80 long president OF lnis nohIu' 20
which position De was FOR many 1ellh lr
sf-cted unanimously. desire now TO express
their sense OF the loss they have s9stalnse
~ well - their high appreciation OF MN on
fclallv-Ofhis lOvablc qualities as an asA9-
ciafe. Of his inv0riable courtesy hha ol Hi'
value a. "a citizen.