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Polit. Hist., p. 84. Cowell, Joseph Leathley. Born near Torquay, Aug. 7, 1792: died near London, Nov. 13,1863. An English actor. His real name was Witchett. He painted portraits, and was a clever and popular actor. He published an amusing autobiography in 1844. His daughter Sidney Frances (Mrs. H. L. Bateman) was the mother of Kate Bateman.