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Joseph Cowles 1715–1806

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Birth Date: September 17, 1715

Birth Location: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: April 20, 1806

Death Location: Canaan, Lit, Connecticut, USA

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The story of Joseph Cowles began in 1715 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Joseph Cowles married Ruth Woodruff, and had children including Amos Cowles, Asa Cowles, Benjamin Cowles, Esther Cowles, Isaac Cowles, Jason Cowles, Joel Cowles, Joseph Jr Cowles, Ruth Cowles, Timothy Cowles. Joseph Cowles passed away in 1806 in Canaan, Lit, Connecticut, USA.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

The story of Joseph Cowles began in 1715 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Family

Joseph Cowles married Ruth Woodruff, and had children including Amos Cowles, Asa Cowles, Benjamin Cowles, Esther Cowles, Isaac Cowles, Jason Cowles, Joel Cowles, Joseph Jr Cowles, Ruth Cowles, Timothy Cowles.

Later Years

Joseph Cowles passed away in 1806 in Canaan, Lit, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
  2. 2
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
  3. 3
    Military Connecticut Revolutionary War Military Lists, 1775-83
  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
  5. 5
    Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
  6. 6
    Birth Records Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
  7. 7
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1715
Born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1806
Died in Canaan, Lit, Connecticut, USA

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