I am looking for descendents of John Cowin and Anne Maxsted. John was born in 1840 and Alice in 1869. I am the great great grandaughter of their daughter Alice. Am searching for descendents and also on information on John and Annes parents, grandparents etc..Anything really. Would appreciate help.

Hi; This is one of those longshots. I have just discovered that a Wm. James Cowin b. 1851, Isle of Man, s.o. John & Margaret (Morton) Mann may be husband #4 of my Mary Ann (Tanner-Collis-Bust). If so there is confusion to this as he may have been married previously to Margaret & she is shown as a widow after the marriage to Mary?? Tanner is my interest & I was given a 'Tanner Family Album' of old unidentified pictures etc. In this one is a picture taken at Isle of Man, thus my extra interest in your item. Does anything sound like any kind of a connection to your searching. I think the picture was about 1863. Thanks.

John Cowen married Margaret Moughtin 4 Aug 1833 at Kirk Michael, Isle of Man. Moughtin (Mughtin/Mughton/Moughton) often became Morton in USA & Australia.
The Isle of Man was often referred to as Mann.
Hope this helps.

Wm Cowin born 1861 to John & Margaret (Moughtin) Cowin.
Could this be him?

I am afraid I just don't know any further info. than in my previous query. I think likely my birthdate of 1851, Isle of Man would have come from their marriage or census info. It gets a bit tricky when one starts on the "4th. marriage" as this was Mary Ann Tanner-McKain-Collis-Bust-Cowin 4th. husband.

Thank you. I have not done any work on this for several years --but am very grateful-- perhaps I will have time one day to get back at it!