B. H. Cowell
B. H. Cowell was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, September 15, l837; son of William and Ann Cowell, natives of Connecticut and Youugstown, Ohio, respectively. They first lived in Mahoning County, Ohio, about six years, then removed to this county, remaining some time, thence went to Trumbull Coanty for four years, and finally returned to this county, where they died March 14, 1878, and July 5, 1870, respectively. Our subject was married on the first occasion July 4, 1858, to Lyda A. Steffy, born in Pennsylvania November 27, 1836, daughter of Samuel and Mary A. Steffy, both now residing in Mahoning County, Ohio, and to this union were born two children: Homer and Samuel. Mrs. Cowell died February 2, 1864; she was a member of the Disciples Church. Our subject then married, July 17, 1864, Ann Thomas, born in Wales, January 14, 1840, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Thomas, who died in Portage County, Ohio. By this union were born seven children: Arthur, Hattie I, Willie T., Ida M., Ira M., Anna E. and Mary E. Mr. Cowell, who has been a farmer all his life, owns 157 acres of good land. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885