Physician, US Navy Officer

Born:

January 17, 1920, Greeley, AL

Notes:

•  Son of Benjamin H. and Emily (Coletrane) Cowart, of English and Irish descent. - Grove

•  Dr. Cowart earned the B. S. degree in 1943 from Birmingham- Southern College. He attended the University of Alabama Medical School, and received the M. D. degree in 1946 from the University of Illinois. - Grove

•  On December 23, 1944, he married Lillian Lanham of Clarksdale, Mississippi. - Grove

•  Dr. Cowart devoted six years active duty to the United States Navy, both in World War II, and later in Korean War. - Grove

•  Religious affiliation: Presbyterian, elder in his church. - Grove

•  Father of:
     Cynthis Lee
     Beverley Jean
     Norton E., Jr.
     Rebecca Lynn
     Steven Lanham


Related Links:

•  Grove - Library of Alabama Lives by Frank L. Grove, © 1961, p. 123.