The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 187 CHARLES C. McCOWN, M. D. Dr. Charles C. McCown. engaged in the practice' of medicine and surgery at Grandview, has devoted his attention to the profession for more than a third of a century and constant reading, investigation and experience have continually broadened his knowledge and promoted his efficiency. That he is an able representative of the profession is indicated in the liberal patronage accorded him. Dr. McCown is a native of Harrison county, Indiana. He was born on the 23d of August, 1856, of the marriage of John Nelson and Ruth (Miller) McCown, who were also natives of that state. The father was a son of Edward McCown, whose birth occurred in Virginia, whence he removed to Kentucky and afterward became a pioneer settler of Indiana, where he followed the occupation of farming. His son, John Nelson McCown, also devoted his life to farming and both he and his wife have now passed away. Dr. McCown supplemented a public school education by study in the Paoli (Ind.) Preparatory School and subsequently he took up the profession of teaching, which he followed for four years, but regarded this merely as an initial step to other professional labor, as it was his desire to become a medical practitioner. In 1882 he completed a course in the Louisville Medical College and following his graduation practiced at Ireland, Indiana. He was afterward located at Washington, Indiana, for fifteen years and in 1902 he made his way to the northwest, settling at Prosser, Washington, where he practiced until 1908. He then went to Vancouver, Washington, where he remained until 1916, when he removed to Grandview, where he has since followed his profession and during the intervening period he has been accorded a liberal patronage by his fellow townsmen, who recognize his worth and efficiency. In March, 1883, Dr. McCown was married to Miss Elizabeth Harris, a daughter of John A. and Mary (McMahan) Harris, of Indiana. Her father was born, however, in Kentucky but her mother's birth occurred in Indiana, and both have now passed away. The children of Dr. and Mrs. McCown are five in number. Ruth is the wife of William Kinnally, residing in Boise, Idaho. Lieutenant Arthur C. is a physician and surgeon with base hospital 46 in France. He has a wife and child, Sergeant Ernest K. is connected with the Red Cross service in France. Helen is at home, and Robert in school. Dr. McCown is an exemplary representative of the Masonic fraternity and a past master of Euclid Lodge, A. F. & A. M.. of Prosser, Washington, while his membership is now with the lodge at Grandview. He belongs to the Methodist church and his political faith is that of the republican party. He served for six years as coroner in Washington, Daviess county, Indiana, but otherwise has not been active as an office seeker. He is a well known physician, highly esteemed for his professional and for his personal worth, and Grandview numbers him among her representative citizens. ******************************** Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.