Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington, Seattle, Lowman and Hanford Co., 1922. p. 145. COSGROVE, HOWARD G.: ADVANCEMENT in recognition of usefulness and ability in his chosen profession has brought Howard G. Cosgrove, of Seattle, to a position of prominence as a lawyer. Mr. Cosgrove is a native of Ohio, born in 1891. His early educational training he received in public schools. He is a son of former governor S. G. Cosgrove of Washington, one of the ablest executives this state ever had. Mr. Cosgrove was a student in the University of Washington, graduating with ht e class of 1902, at which time he took his A. B. degree, and two years later the LL. B. degree. From 1904 until 1909, Mr. Cosgrove practiced in association with his father, in Pomeroy, under the firm name of S. G & H. G. Cosgrove. It was in 1909 that he located in Seattle, prior to which was a resident of Pomeroy, Washington. From 1912 to 1916 he was a member of the firm of Hall & Cosgrove, and since the latter date has practiced alone, attaining marked success. From 1909 to 1913 Mr. Cosgrove served as Regent of the University of Washington, and during the period of the war was attorney for the United States Shipping Board in the northwest. In 1917 Mr. Cosgrove married Lennah G. Parker, and the couple have one child, a boy. Mr. Cosgrove is a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Arctic club, Inglewood Golf club, and county and state bar associations. Mr. Cosgrove is senior member of the firm of Cosgrove & Terhune, established in 1922. His associate if Robert S. Terhune. Submitted by: Judy Bivens * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.