YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin W Cowgill 1802–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1802

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 Dec 1862

Death Location: Michigan, USA

Father: George Cowgill

Mother: Phebe Wait

Spouse(s): Rebecca Sparrow

Children(s): James Cowgill

The story of Benjamin W Cowgill began in 1802 in Virginia, USA. Benjamin W Cowgill married Rebecca Sparrow, and had children including James M Cowgill. Benjamin W Cowgill passed away in 1862 in Michigan, USA.

Find more search results for Benjamin Cowgill
BC

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:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • The story of Benjamin W Cowgill began in 1802 in Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin W Cowgill married Rebecca Sparrow, and had children including James M Cowgill.
  • Benjamin W Cowgill passed away in 1862 in Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Cowgill's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cowgill
1802–1862
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
George Morris Cowgill
1767–1825
Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Phebe Wait
1772–1825
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George Cowgill
1731–1801
Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth Cranmer
1734–1801
John Wait
1730–1801
Keziah Smith
1733–1801
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Cowgill
1703–1766
Rachel Briggs
1709–1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ralph Jr
1667–1756
Susanna Pancoast
1662–1725

Benjamin Cowgill's Descendants

1.
BC
Benjamin (W) Cowgill (10 Jun 1802–10 Dec 1862) m. Rebecca Sparrow (1805–1865)
  1. 1. James (M) Cowgill 1823–1896 m. Rebecca Crum 1828–1885

Benjamin Cowgill's Timeline

2 Records

1802
10 Jun 1802
Birth of Benjamin W Cowgill in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1862
10 Dec 1862
Age 60
Death of Benjamin W Cowgill in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1802
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1862
    Event Place: Michigan, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE