Late Life
The new church of St Philip was sufficiently complete to be consecrated in March 1856, much to Cowper's joy. He died on 6 July 1858. He was married three times and was survived by four sons and two daughters. Two of his sons, Sir Charles Cowper and William Macquarie Cowper, are noticed separately.
Cowper was devoted to his work. He several times refused to become a magistrate because he considered the duties incompatible with his clerical life.
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