Cowley, Matthew, 1897-1953
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1897 - 1953
- Usage: 1897 - 1953
biographical statement
Citation:
Matthew Cowley : man of faith, 1954Dictionary of NZ biography WWW site, Nov. 27, 2006 (Cowley, Matthew; missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; b. Aug. 2, 1897; Māori called him Matiu Kauri; d. Dec. 13, 1953)
Wikipedia, via WWW, Mar. 31, 2014 (Matthew Cowley; b. Aug. 2, 1897 in Preston, Idaho; parents: Matthias F. Cowley and Abbie Hyde; attended L.D.S. University in Salt Lake City, Utah; called to serve mission to New Zealand, 1914; prepared revised translation of Book of Mormon in Maori, 1917; also translated Doctrine and Covenants and Pearl of Great Price; attended University of Utah; graduated from George Washington University Law School; practiced law in Salt Lake City; m. Elva Eleanor Taylor in Salt Lake Temple, 1922, one daughter; served as mission president in New Zealand, 1938-1945; called to serve as apostle, Oct. 1945; presided over church missions in Pacific, involved in building of New Zealand Temple and the Church College of New Zealand; d. Dec. 13, 1953 in Los Angeles, Calif.)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Recording of funeral services for Arvel Wells Morrison
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239266130]
Identifier: MSS 9271
Scope and Contents
Contains a compact disc of a recording of the funeral of "Arvel Wells (Tinks) Morrison." Arvel was a Utah businessman, working and leading in the automotive supply industry. The disc lists the funeral program, which includes a eulogy given by Matthew Cowley. The funeral was held in the Federal Heights Ward, Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 2, 1951.
Dates:
1951 May 2