Cowin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John COWIN & Margaret COWLE, son John Thomas COWIN (Isle of Man)

johncowin_1 — 2009-06-25 08:24:04Z

Hello and greetings - tomorrow I will be visiting friends on the Isle of Man - and with the name Cowin - thought that I might be in good company.

My tale is somewhat complicated since I was adopted (the name of my birth certificate being Williams) - but the adoptee family (from Salford) was Cowin.

A few years back - on a flight to Canada - a guy introduced himself - he too was a (Frank) Cowin. I had understood from some years earlier that the name Cowin was very common on the island - I will have a look in the local phone book on arrival.

Kind regards -

John Cowin (now living in Essex)

Re: Descendants of John LAWSON b. c1850, m. Stella COWIN b. c1850

slackmasterj — 2009-06-15 22:38:03Z

I am Justin Jerard Lawson, I was born Apr 29, 1977. My mother's name is Nikki. I thought I should let you know the correct spellings of our names and the date of my birth for historical reasons. I never knew that Rocky's name was Randall as well. I remember talking on the phone years ago with Franki and Jonni (I think I was 7 or 8 at the time). I'm very sorry to hear of grandpa (Bob) Lawson's passing. I would very much like to have said thank you to him and grandma (Mickey) for all their kindness over the many years, even if we saw each other very little. I have very fond memories of them both, and wish things could have been different for everyone. Please convey this to Mickey when next you see or speak to her as I'm afraid I'll never get the opportunity to do so myself.

Re: Daniel COWIN m. Mary Amy BARRY 1901 Bradford, s/o John COWIN -- orig. from Isle of Man?

andycowin — 2009-02-11 12:17:34Z

Hi
I believe that this Daniel Cowin may have been a brother of my grandfather, Thomas Cowin, whose father was John Cowin died 1888.
Does this fit ?
regards
Andy

Re: Henry COWIN b. 1786 SC > MO > AR USA

Tressafinnigan38 — 2008-11-28 23:12:39Z

Good morning, I was just brousing and read this message, I know it is an old message, but I would like to know more about the Cowin's in your line email me at tressafinn@msn,com
looking forward to your answer
Tressa

Re: Thomas COWIN m Annie COWIN, Isle of Man; ch: Douglas, Richard, Margaret, Norah?

johnelf1 — 2008-11-28 23:09:38Z

Hi

Yes i think we may well have connecetion.
All names ring true, could Tessie be Teresa known as jessie??
Norah, doug Billy dick all are know to be correct
john@elfords.net for ease
Does the Address Heather Crescent, Douglas, ring any bells?
John

Re: Thomas COWIN m Annie COWIN, Isle of Man; ch: Douglas, Richard, Margaret, Norah?

andycowin — 2008-11-28 23:09:03Z

You may well be correct about Tessie being Teresa or Jessie - I have just been working from a list my Mother wrote out some time ago where she showed Tessie as Mrs Edwards.
Heather Crescent definitely rings a bell - I'm sure my father lived in Pulrose at some time in his youth, and I can remember Uncle Dick (Richard) living there (and drinking in the Quarterbridge pub !).
I grew up in Willaston.
What is your connection to the Cowins ?
Andy
PS also e-mailed you

Re: Thomas COWIN m Annie COWIN, Isle of Man; ch: Douglas, Richard, Margaret, Norah?

johnelf1 — 2008-11-28 23:08:18Z

Re: Thomas COWIN m Annie COWIN, Isle of Man; ch: Douglas, Richard, Margaret, Norah?

andycowin — 2008-11-28 23:07:44Z

Hi
Not sure if we are talking about the same Cowins, but my Grandparents were Thomas and Annie. They had eight children in total -
Eric (my late father born in 1922),
Dick ( I assume Richard)
Norah
Doug
Tessie
Winnie
Cecil
Billy
Let me know if you think there is a connection.
Cheers
Andy Cowin

Thomas COWIN m Annie COWIN, Isle of Man; ch: Douglas, Richard, Margaret, Norah?

johnelf1 — 2008-08-02 05:16:15Z

From Isle of Man
Had Sons Douglas and Richard, Daughter Margaret and possiby Norah.

Anyone with any connection please contact!

Re: Wm. James COWIN b. 1851 Isle of Man s/o John COWIN & Margaret MORTON MANN m.? Mary Ann TANNER COLLIS BUST

Lory_Fedo — 2008-03-27 13:42:03Z

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!

Re: Wm COWIN b. 1861 s/o John COWIN & Margaret MOUGHTIN - same person?

ElaineCulling36 — 2008-03-18 01:07:44Z

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.

Wm COWIN b. 1861 s/o John COWIN & Margaret MOUGHTIN - same person?

pamelamoughton — 2008-03-17 23:27:51Z

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

Re: Wm. James COWIN b. 1851 Isle of Man s/o John COWIN & Margaret MORTON MANN m.? Mary Ann TANNER COLLIS BUST

pamelamoughton — 2008-03-17 23:17:51Z

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.

Daniel COWIN m. Mary Amy BARRY 1901 Bradford, s/o John COWIN -- orig. from Isle of Man?

7843George_Taylor — 2008-03-11 19:01:12Z

He married Mary Amy Barry at Bradford in 1901, he was the son of John Cowin, I think they originated from the Isle of Man, wife mary Amy was the daughter of Joseph Barry, anyone help

William 'Bill' COWIN s/o Henry, step-mother Martha; m. Jemima OWEN, son John

Tressafinnigan38 — 2007-08-22 01:33:23Z

I am looking for family of William (Bill) Cowin, his father was, Henry. Mother, unknown, his step-Mother was Martha. He had a son named John, who married Jemima Owen. Would this happen to be kinfolk of yours? Would Appreciate any help you could give.
Tressa, email tressafinn@msn.com

Roy COWIN, father Stan COWIN, Isle of Man > Western Australia

geoff11938 — 2007-07-31 03:24:28Z

i live in western australia my family come from the isle of man looking for rellys father roy his father stan

Same James COWAN 1860 Scott twp, Taney Co. AR census?

krealynb — 2007-07-25 04:48:44Z

Is James Cowan the same one found in Taney County 1860 Scott Twp
James 23 M farmer $89 AR Cannot read or write
Winney 21 F IL " "
Henry 1 M MO

Re: Isabella and Elizabeth COWIN 1800s Wythe Co. VA - Isabella m. Dabney PAINTER c1820 Rockbridge or Patrick Co. VA

DebraGair — 2007-01-31 10:33:18Z

Hi Nancy, Thanks for the info…I do believe that this group of Cowans (Cowin) is probably ours. One thing I’ve noticed in a couple of the censes is that they are next door to Crocketts, so I wonder if they are related also. I think they were next door in the 1810 Wythe census and also next to Isabella and Elizabeth in the 1850 Wythe census. In the 1860 Wythe census, Elizabeth and James are living next door to Fugates, which was the last name of George’s first wife. They must have moved closer to thme. She had apparently died and he has the two children with him.

By 1870 they were in Wafsee, Pulaski Co, Virginia, he had remarried Nancy Castle, my gg-grandmother. They were still in Hiwassee, Pulaski Co, Virginia in 1880. By 1900 Geroge and his whole clan had moved to Morristown, Hamblen Co, TN. I don’t know whether Elizabeth's brothers went or not. That might be something else to look into.
Take care and thanks again for the information! Debi

John COWIN m. 1811 Peggy HOGG, ch: John b. 1812 St. Matthews Doughlas, James. b. 1816 m. Jane CLUAS 1842

2006-10-22 00:06:41Z

How lucky you are, my John was married in 1811 to Peggy Hogg, I am not able to go back any further as the priest did not give enough details in the 1880's to fathom his parents, there are many John's born in that time period, but which one.is mine?
Their son John was bp 10 May 1812 in St. Matthews Doughlas. Their son James bp 26 May 1816 is my ancestor, he married Jane Cluas 19 Nov 1842.

Sorry I am not able to help you, any help I can get going back on my John Cowin would be appreciated.

Dave Cowin

William 'Bill' COWIN b. 1830 AR d. 1882 Brown Co. TX s/o Henry COWIN, m. 1.Betty Elizabeth 'Jeannet' WOOLSEY m. 2.Elizabeth SONDLE OWEN

2006-10-04 07:09:39Z

I believe Henry Cowin was my GGGrandfather
William (Bill) Cowin Born 4- 6-1830 Ark.. Died 12- 28-1882 Brown County, Texas, Buried in the Zephyr Cemetery.( Son of Henry Cowin) First spouse was Betty Elizabeth Woolsey, called Jeannet. Second spouse Elizabeth (Sondle) Owen Cowin
Born 12-1 -1836 in England, Died San Saba, Texas 1-20-1922, Buried in the San Saba City Cemetery
William Muran Cowin Born 12- 27-1873 Mo. Died 4-16-1936 married Alice Long 5-23-1897 San Saba County, Texas
1850 Missouri census--Brown County, Texas 1880 census--Owen Bible--1850 Newton County Ark. census--1850 Carroll County Ark. census--SanSaba County 1870 & 1880 census--Cox Cemetery--Zephyr Cemetery--San Saba City Cemetery records

Henry COWIN /COUIN 1850 Newton Co. AR census

2006-06-10 21:11:25Z

Henry Cowin (1786) NC spelled couin on the census was in
Newton County Arkansas in 1850.
Martha C. 34 Il.
Lydia C. 16 Mo.
James 14 Mo. my gggrandfather
Sarah 12 Mo.
John 10 Mo.
Thomas 8 Mo.
Daniel 6 AR.
Allen 4 AR.

Re: Henry COWIN b. 1786 SC > MO > AR USA

2006-05-30 23:09:45Z

Yes that is the same Henry Cowin . William Cowin was his son.

Wm. James COWIN b. 1851 Isle of Man s/o John COWIN & Margaret MORTON MANN m.? Mary Ann TANNER COLLIS BUST

2006-04-02 22:47:07Z

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 COWIN m. Peggy HOG 1812

2006-02-11 22:05:06Z

I'm sorry, but I just go back to a 1812 marriage. John Cowin & Peggy Hog

Re: John COWIN b.1814 m. Elizabeth CALLOW b.1816, Isle of Man; son William. b. 1843 IOM

2006-01-08 00:29:10Z

Can't seem to get your email address off the site. You can contact me through david@cowinfamilytree.co.uk. I am in the process of setting up a site. Not much there yet though.
Dave

Re: John COWIN b.1814 m. Elizabeth CALLOW b.1816, Isle of Man; son William. b. 1843 IOM

2006-01-02 20:49:49Z

Oh how I wish! My John was married in1811, I can find many possible fathers circa 1880, but the priest listed no mothers at that time. If you find a way please reply to my e-mail address.
Dave

Re: John COWIN b.1814 m. Elizabeth CALLOW b.1816, Isle of Man; son William. b. 1843 IOM

2006-01-02 13:56:14Z

Thanks for the info. Do you by chance have any informtaion going further back on teh Cowin side? or suggestions on were the best place I could look?
Thanks

Re: John COWIN b.1814 m. Elizabeth CALLOW b.1816, Isle of Man; son William. b. 1843 IOM

2006-01-02 02:19:13Z

You no doubt have found these but these are records I have;

Christened
William Cowin (M) 9 Jul 1843 CO38081 106728
Father: John Cowin Lonan, Isle of Man Printout; 0933168
Mother Elizabeth Callow

Marriage
John COWIN (M)........................ M: 13 Sep 1840 M038081 106728
Spouse: Elizabeth CALLOW Lonan, Isle Of Man, England Printout: 1238723

Hiopeing this can be of some help. This reseach was done 20 years ago. But facts do not change.

Dave

John COWIN b.1814 m. Elizabeth CALLOW b.1816, Isle of Man; son William. b. 1843 IOM

2006-01-02 02:17:39Z

I am researching my family tree (Cowin side) and I am looking for the above people who were born and married in the Isle of Man.They had at least one son William who was born in 1843 in Lackley IOM. William moved over to Hoylake UK and was married to Mary Ann Cowell (b.1843 d.1876-78) 1 child - and then Isabella Cubbin (b1846, Kirk Partrick IOM) 5 children. Is anyone related to them or know who John Cowins parents, grandparents etc were?

James Thomas COWENS d. 1946 m.2 Mary Jane McDONALD COWENS fr. MO, m.1 Sarah PAYNE

2005-06-11 20:44:02Z

I am looking for any relatives of James Thomas Cowens died 3/1946 and Mary Jane McDonald Cowens from MO. or first wife Sarah Payne . They lived in OK and AR.
i am looking for any grand children or great grand children or any one related,

Re: John COWIN - Oather & Maye COWIN, Van Buren, Crawford Co. MO USA

2005-06-11 08:28:30Z

Dear Cousin Lelia,

I am Oather and Maye Cowins daughter-one of 15 from Van Buren, MO. I have been trying to find out our background. Have always heard we were Indian but thats all I know. Do you have any information?
Thank you

Marietta

Re: Henry COWIN b. 1786 SC > MO > AR USA

krealynb — 2006-06-10 21:13:01Z

Do you know where Henry and William were in 1850?
I find a Henry King COWAN in Greene County in 1850 near a William, He had a John L. 3 living with him which would help explain why no children with William, but he was the wrong age. I find another William in Greene Co, No children ??? Oldest child born in 1847 or so. Could be a son of his wife?
I found a Henry in Sugar Loaf twp, Marion County, AR in 1840. ???
Then I find Henry and William in Sugar Loaf twp Carroll County AR, 1860

I descend from William who may have had a daughter who married a Wadkins/Watkins. My GGGrandfather Alfred Robert WATKINS is 16 in 1880 in Brown County, TX listed as a grandson. He married Elizabeth, age 16, Step-daughter of William, and Son of Elizabeth Sondles Owen.
Thanks for any info.
Krealyn Watkins Brecht
PS I have moved from CA to Stone County, MO, and have finished the circle started by my family. Lots of Cutbirths here.

Re: Henry COWIN b. 1786 SC > MO > AR USA

krealynb — 2006-05-30 23:10:10Z

Is this the Henry COWAN 74 who is living next to William COWAN in Sugar Loaf Twp Carroll County, AR in 1860?

Re: Henry COWAN 1806 AR, William 'Bill' COWIN 1830-1880 MO, William Muran COWIN 1873-1936 MO, TX, William Sterling COWAN 1898-1984 TX

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2006-03-16 00:11:24Z

Tressa, what do you know about these men aside from the dates and states you post? Have you found them in all possible census records? Are these men you *think* are your direct male ancestral line, or only suspect? Whom did they marry, where, and when? Where were they born, where did they die, and where are they buried? What records have you already consulted, and where was that research done?

Is this your father's listing in the Social Security Death Index? WILLIAM COWAN, 11 Jun 1898 - Feb 1984. Last residence: Brownwood, Brown Co. TX 76801. Last benefit: Brownwood, Brown Co. TX 76801. SSN# 450-26-9959, issued Texas? If so, there are a couple of things you can do with this record. Go to http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi and find your father's record, and then add a Postem with your contact information. This will help any cousins who are out-of-touch and looking for your family to find you. Next, click on the SS-5 letter link, and print out a request to the Social Security Administration requesting a copy of his SSN application. Enclose a check, and mail.

Finally, are you a member of the Cowan list? That's where you will find most of the Southern US Cowan researchers. http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/c/cowan.html for more information.

Re: Henry COWIN b. 1786 SC > MO > AR USA

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2006-09-06 08:33:42Z

Tressa, you don't state your family's connection to the man named in your subject line. Can you tell us more about the people in your post? When and where were they born, when and where did they marry, when and where did they die, and have your found their burials?

What resources have you already searched? Have you found them in all available census records? We can help you if we know what you know.

Re: Frances E. COWIN, 82, died 24 Apr 2001Burlington, Chittenden Co. VT USA

ValorieCowanZimmerman — 2005-05-29 20:56:22Z

Here is the SSDI record for Frances COWIN:

FRANCES E COWIN, 24 Oct 1918-24 Apr 2001. Last residence: Port Henry, Essex Co. NY 12974. Last benefit: Port Henry, Essex Co. NY 12974. SSN: 075-52-8958, issued New York.

John COWIN ch: William, Andrew, Davis, Hazel....

PReese1823 — 2005-05-18 00:36:49Z

John Cowin would also have had several children. William,Andrew, Davis,Hazel, and I can't remember the rest. When I was younger we used to stay with uncle Davis and his wife,Betty. They had three children; Paul,Darlene, and Buck. Then there was uncle Andy who lived in Florida. I only remember his daughter,Brenda. I know they were of the Penecostal faith.Aunt Hazel also lived in Ellington along with uncle Davis. There is also a cousin Sherry,who lives in Arkansas.

COWIN / COWAN

memetress — 2005-05-18 00:37:33Z

I have most of these names in my research of the Cowins-Cowans
I also have photos, email me and lets exchange information

Frances E. COWIN, 82, died 24 Apr 2001 Burlington, Chittenden Co. VT USA

LauraRivers518 — 2005-05-29 20:58:53Z

Port Henry — Frances E. Cowin, 82, of Cheever Road in Port Henry, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vt.

She was born in Port Henry on Oct. 24, 1918, the daughter of Benjamin and Emaline (Cheney) Launderville.

Frances was a member of the Champlain Valley Fiddlers, North East Fiddlers, Adirondack Fiddlers and Champlain Valley Blue Grass. She enjoyed clog dancing, fishing, camping and snowmobiling.

She is survived by her companion of 24 years, Edward Ricard; one daughter, Elizabeth A. Grundler and Armond; six grandchildren, Virginia S. Woods of Crown Point, Richard Litchfield of Mineville, Mia Hyatt of Port Henry, John Grundler of Wichita, Kan., Carolyn Grundler of Vergennes, Vt., and Veronika Grundler of New Jersey; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lewis Launderville and Benjamin Launderville, both of Port Henry; one sister, Susan Putnam of the Horace Nye Home in Elizabethtown; two stepchildren, Judith Disorda of Brandon, Vt., and Sherry Humiston of Brandon, Vt.; four stepgrandchildren, Jesse Disorda, Gary Benoit, Thomas Disorda and Chrysty Benoit; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 26, 2001, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Harland Funeral Home in Port Henry. A funeral service will follow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Im not related
info from www.PressRepublican.com
obituary archives

Philip COWIN b. 1810 Lonan Parish, Isle of Man s/o Thomas COWIN & Margaret KARRAN m. 1806

RossThomas77 — 2005-11-28 00:07:07Z

My Cowin family in Oz descend from emigrant Phillip (born 1810, Lonan Parish, Isle of Man) whose father was a Thomas Cowin that married a Margaret Karran 26/1/1806.

Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Henry COWIN b. 1786 SC > MO > AR USA

Tressafinnigan38 — 2006-09-06 08:30:45Z

GGrandfather-william (Bill) Cowin & Elizabeth (Owen)
Grandfather william Muran Cowin & Alice (Long)
Father William Sterling Cowin or Cowan
Myself Tressa (Cowan) Finnigan
I have some info on the family History, sure need help with this family. email me.
Tressa

Henry COWAN 1806 AR, William 'Bill' COWIN 1830-1880 MO, William Muran COWIN 1873-1936 MO, TX, William Sterling COWAN 1898-1984 TX

Tressafinnigan38 — 2006-03-15 23:44:28Z

Once again, trying to find info on the Cowin's or Cowan's
Henry Cowan Arkansas --1806- ?
William (Bill) Cowin Missouri 1830-1880
William Muran Cowin Missouri, Texas-- 1873-1936
William Sterling Cowan (my Dad) Texas-- 1898-1984

William COWIN and Chimney Sweep Business in Hoylake, Wirral, UK

2006-10-22 00:04:41Z

Hi to all the cowins out there!. I have traced my cowin line back to c1676 in the Isle of Man with the help of Pauline, a distant relative who now lives there. I am now looking for family in Hoylake Wirral who are related to William Cowin b.1814 d.1917 Hoylake. We ran a chimney sweep business in Hoylake for over 100 years. I am trying to locate family who may have info, photos, stories etc about the times and family members. Other interests are William's second wife Isabella and the family down her line. Again, any info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!

Re: John COWIN

leliaanderson164 — 2005-12-11 06:52:13Z

Hello. you and I are cousins . The JOHN COWIN in your inquery, was my uncle John Cowin. Have much family data. Would love to hear from you. Love, cousin Lelia Anderson

Rodney COWIN, wife Marion?

colby121601 — 2006-09-06 08:29:01Z

looking for info on Rodney Cowin would his wife by any chance be Marion. If any one could help it sure would be appreciated. Marion had a child and I am related. Thank you kindley!! please email to rubyred5714@yahoo.com

John COWIN d. 1827 Tipperary, wife Mary SWITZER - Tipperary > Ontario 1831

jesaandrak — 2006-03-13 10:58:04Z

I am looking for any information regarding a John Cowin and his wife Mary Switzer. John died 1827 in Tipperary and in 1831 his widow emigrated to Ontario with her nine children.

Would anyone know anything about John?

thank you,
Karen

Isabella and Elizabeth COWIN 1800s Wythe Co. VA - Isabella m. Dabney PAINTER c1820 Rockbridge or Patrick Co. VA

NWGrigg — 2006-04-02 22:50:00Z

I'm looking for info on Isabella Cowin, b. 1798 who married Dabney Painter poss. 1820 in Rockbridge or Patirck Co. VA. Their children were James Cowin/Cowan b. 1821
Sarah Elizabeth b. 1822 she married John Trigg Halsey, Sr. Wythe Co.,VA
William b. 1825 he married Roxianna, Wythe Co., VA
Rebecca b. 1827
Steward/Stuart Dabney b. 15 May 1828 he married Sophia Leedy on 24 May 1849, Wythe Co., VA
George b. 1829

Isabella Cowin Painter is in the 1840 and 1850 Wythe Co., VA Census' along with an Elizabeth Cowin age 58 along with Elizabeth's son George Cowin age 23. Stuart and Sophia are living only a few houses away.

Any info on this family is appreciated.

Re: Isabella and Elizabeth COWIN 1800s Wythe Co. VA - Isabella m. Dabney PAINTER c1820 Rockbridge or Patrick Co. VA

NWGrigg — 2007-01-31 10:32:07Z

Debi,

I've been looking into the 1830 C. Wythe Co., VA. It shows a James Cowin, Elizabeth Cowin, Thomas Cowin, Samuel Cowin, and Joseph Cowin.

James, age 40-50 yrs, wife the same w/children.

Elizabeth, age 20-30, no husband, mother age 70-80. She also has children.

Thomas, age 30-40, wife the same w/children.

Samuel, age 40-50, wife the same w/children.

Joseph, age 30-40, no wife w/children.

This would put this Elizabeth with brothers and also shows birth around the turn of the century 1800.

I agree with you about this Elizabeth and George being your Elizabeth. Wythe and Pulaski Co. are side by side and the area of Black Lick where my Isabella lived is on the eastern part of Wythe Co., VA It is now know as Fort Chiswell. I-85 and I-77 combine in this area of the county. I'll have to look at the location of Hiwasee. Looks like it's near Newbern. One of the Census' has Newbern as the Post Office.

If you want you can contact me at NWGrigg@aol.com

Nancy

Re: Isabella and Elizabeth COWIN 1800s Wythe Co. VA - Isabella m. Dabney PAINTER c1820 Rockbridge or Patrick Co. VA

NWGrigg — 2007-01-29 00:09:13Z

The 1850 VA Census for Wythe Co. shows Elizabeth Cowin, b. 1792, age 58 with her sister Isabella Cowin Painter as head of household(My 3rd G-Grandmother) George, b.1827 age 23 yrs.

This is all the info I have on the Cowins. The only reason I know that Isabella was a Cowin is that my mother has it in her Bible as Dabney Painter married to Nancy Cowin d/o James Cowin. Isabella Cowin is the correct name for her, though. Dabney died around 1835 and left her with all the children. My 2nd G-Grandfather was Stuart/Steward Painter.
Isabella is listed as Head of Household in several census' after Dabney's death. She resides in a house beside of her brothers-in-law, Isaac, George, and Mathais Painter in 1840. The only one that has Elizabeth listed by name is the 1850 C. along with George.

I will continue to search for more info. Sorry I couldn't be anymore help. Nancy

Re: Isabella and Elizabeth COWIN 1800s Wythe Co. VA - Isabella m. Dabney PAINTER c1820 Rockbridge or Patrick Co. VA

DebraGair — 2007-01-28 23:39:29Z

There are several of us trying to find more information on Elizabeth Cowan, my ggg-grandmother. Her son was George Washington Cowan, b. in VA 1812, and died in Morristown, TN 1927. We've all hit a stone wall when researching Elizabeth, and it's looking more and more as if she was not married. It's also looking as if her father was James Cowan.

An October 3, 2006 post from msrehm states that they may have had a brother, Samuel, born in Wytheville in 1816 or 1817. She states there is a land record for an early Samuel Cowan and Wife Jean of Knoxville to a Hugh Montgomery.

Samuel T. Cowan and Margaret Maria Halsey Cowan had the following children;
1. Senah (Asentha) Cowan married probably Clayborn Lawson
2. James N. Cowan married to Alberta Lindsay
3. William Cowan married to Mary L. Patterson
4. Martha Cowan married to
5. Mary Elizabeth Cowan married Rush Patterson
6. Sophia (Sylvia) Cowan
7. Samuel Cowan married Margaret Leedy
9. Guy T. Cowan married 1. Mary T. Patterson 2. Eliza Thompson 3. Tina Leadman
10. Horton Cowan married Cora Fowler
11. Rachel Cowan married Thomas Proffitt.

She also states that there are marriage records for Farney Jones and Rebecca Cowan on Feb 22. 1831 and Merideth Hurt and Lucinda Cowan on March 22, 1833. These are possible siblings for my Samuel T. Cowan.

Any additional information you can find would be helpful.

Thanks,

Debi