Chowning is a
surname
In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community.
Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...
. It may refer to:
People
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Ann Chowning (1929–2016) - American anthropologist in
West New Britain
West New Britain is a province of Papua New Guinea on the islands of New Britain. The provincial capital is Kimbe. The area of the province is 20,387 km² with a population of 264,264 as of the 2011 census. The province's only land border is w ...
and other areas of the Pacific
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James Chowning Davies
James Chowning Davies (May 6, 1918 – March 30, 2012) was an American sociologist and professor emeritus of political science at the University of Oregon. Davies is perhaps best known for his so-called "J curve" theory of political revolutions, ...
(born 1918) - American sociologist
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John Chowning (born 1934) - American inventor and musician
* Randall Chowning, - American musician, member of the band
Ozark Mountain Daredevils
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Trevor Chowning
Trevor Chowning is an American pop artist known for his extensive use of unique materials and strange objects in his work. Paintings have featured precious metals such as gold or silver leaf, and have included everything from antique hummingbird f ...
- American pop artist and former talent manager
* Wayne A. Chowning, - first mayor of
DeSoto, Texas
DeSoto is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States. DeSoto is a suburb of Dallas and is part of the Best Southwest area, which includes DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, and Lancaster.
History
The area was first settled in 1847, ...
in the United States
* Josiah Chowning - Proprietor of Chowning's Tavern in colonial America
Places
* Chowning Cemetery in
Fairbanks Township, Sullivan County, Indiana
Fairbanks Township is one of nine townships in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 733 and it contained 344 housing units.
History
Fairbanks Township was named for one General Fairbanks.
Geography
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in the United States
See also
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Chown (surname)
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