| Matthew Cowley | |
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| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| October 11, 1945 – December 13, 1953 | |
| Apostle | |
| October 11, 1945 – December 13, 1953 | |
| Reason | Death of Heber J. Grant and reorganization of First Presidency |
| Reorganization at end of term | George Q. Morris ordained |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1897 Preston, Idaho, United States |
| Died | December 13, 1953 (aged 56) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
| Spouse(s) | Elva E. Taylor |
| Children |
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| Parents | Matthias F. Cowley Abbie Hyde |
| Relatives | Samuel P. Cowley (half-brother) |
Matthew Cowley (August 2, 1897 – December 13, 1953) was an American missionary in New Zealand and then served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1945 until his death.