William Strother Cowherd

Representative for District 5

Former Democratic Representative from Missouri, District 5 · 4 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Strother Cowherd
Party	Democratic
State	Missouri
District	5
Start	1897-03-15
End	1905-03-03
Bioguide	C000825
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	4
Born	1860-09-01
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Strother Cowherd

William Strother Cowherd served as a representative for Missouri (1897-1905).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1860-09-01 Born.
1897-03-15 Entered office.
1905-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Strother Cowherd served as a Representative from Missouri in the United States Congress from 1897 to 1905. A member of the Democratic Party, William Strother Cowherd contributed to the legislative process during 4 terms in office.

William Strother Cowherd’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Strother Cowherd participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.