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Archibald COWAN/COWENS/S, London UK/Scotland?? (1740-1820)

Archibald COWAN/COWENS/S, London UK/Scotland?? (1740-1820)

Posted: 21 May 2006 11:38PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: KINLOCH FLOWER BECKWITH COWAN COWEN
My great-g-g-grandfather George COWAN was born at St.Botolph Without Aldgate in London UK in 1768. George's wife was an Ann Kinloch. George's parents were Archibald & Margaret COWAN or COWEN (Margaret's surname is unknown). My problem is that I cannot find any record of Archibald in London via the IGI or any other means. However I notice that there was an Archibald COWAN in Argyll, Scotland as well at least one other in another Scottish region. The funny thing is that there was a story passed down through the years that the COWANs did originate from Scotland. But I have no specific information to substantiate this proposition! Can anyone enlighten me as to where this London line of COWANs descended from? Can anyone identify which Archibald is my correct ancestor? Any help here is very much appreciated. Thanks & cheers, Rob Bell, Essendon, Victoria, Australia.

Re: Archibald COWAN/COWENS/S, London UK/Scotland?? (1740-1820)

Posted: 14 Jan 2008 10:54AM GMT
Classification: Query
My name is Archibald Cowan and my ancesters are from Scotland, My father (hHugh M. Cowan)and great grand father (James Cowan) were from Shotts area. I was always told that the Cowan name was a cept of the Colquin Clan. Maybe this info might help.

Re: Archibald COWAN/COWENS/S, London UK/Scotland?? (1740-1820)

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 3:42PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Cowan
Hi

have you joined the Cowan surname project?

http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Cowan

I joined recently, we are trying to get more Cowan or similar surnames to join. The more people join, your family trees and paper trails will grow even more.

Brian

Re: Archibald COWAN/COWENS/S, London UK/Scotland?? (1740-1820)

Posted: 9 Jan 2012 2:55AM GMT
Classification: Query
Not sure if this will help...but my great grandmother had this in the family book. she saved everything passed down thru the generations..

Archibald Cowan came to Ireland from the Highlands of Scotland after fighting for "Bonnie Prince Charlie." He brought with him his sword and claymore as was called and a mantle with a clasp all of which were long present in his old home near Cainlough (sp), a small boy opposite Argyleslhire. After the rebelion he could have returned to Scotland but decided to stay in Ireland.

Archiblad Cowan was my great grandmothers--- great great great grandfather.
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