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THOMAS McCOWEN, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Arcanum; was born in Darke Co., Ohio, Nov. 7, 182_, and is a son of John McCowen, a native of Bellbrook, Ireland, who came to North America when but 3 years old, and was one of the patriots of 1812; came to Darke Co. in 1826, being one of the pioneers of this county, where he died in 1850. Our subject spent his boyhood days on a farm in summer, and in winter devoted his time to school, as much as time and convenience would admit, which at that time were limited. In 1850, he united in marriage with Sarah J. Mears, and by this union they have three children, viz.: Mary A., now Mrs. O. B. Pierce; Catherine and Irvin. When Mr. McCowen commenced for himself, he had no money by which to assist him in life; he has since, by industry and economy, become the possessor of 233 acres of valuable land in Secs. 17, 19 and 20, Twin Township; is located on the Ithaca and Ft. Jefferson free turnpike. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch, has been a member of the Masonic Fraternity for thirty-two years; the oldest member of the Ithaca Lodge, also a member of the I. O. O. F. for a number of years; has been an active member of the Darke Co. Agricultural Association; at present is President of the same; has held the office of Twin Township Trustee four years.