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David Bailey Cowan 1764–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1764

Birth Location: Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA

Death Date: 31 Mar 1830

Death Location: Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA

Father: Ephraim Cowing

Mother: Susanna Kilborn

Spouse(s): Polley Hustass

Children(s): Ephraim Cowan, Polly Cowan, Hannah Cowan, Samuel Cowan, Huldah Cowan, Susanna Cowan, David Jr

The story of David Bailey Cowan began in 1764 in Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA. In 1800, David Bailey Cowan resided in Farmington, Kennebec, Maine. David Bailey Cowan married Polley Hustass, and had children including David Bailey Cowan Jr, Ephraim Cowan, Hannah Bailey Cowan, Huldah Greeley Cowan, Polly Mary Cowan, Samuel Cowan, Susanna Kilborne Cowan. David Bailey Cowan passed away in 1830 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David Bailey Cowan began in 1764 in Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • In 1800, David Bailey Cowan resided in Farmington, Kennebec, Maine.
  • David Bailey Cowan married Polley Hustass, and had children including David Bailey Cowan Jr, Ephraim Cowan, Hannah Bailey Cowan, Huldah Greeley Cowan, Polly Mary Cowan, Samuel Cowan, Susanna Kilborne Cowan.
  • David Bailey Cowan passed away in 1830 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ephraim Cowing
1737–1797
Birth Location: Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
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Susanna Kilborn
1737–1800
Birth Location: Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
SK

Spouses(s)

Polley Hustass
1767–1843
Birth Location: Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
PH

Children(s)

Ephraim Cowan
1789–1859
Birth Location: Farmington, Franklin, Maine, United States
EC
Polly Cowan
1798–1859
Birth Location: Sandy River, Franklin, Maine, USA
PC
Hannah Cowan
1793–1858
Birth Location: Sandy River Township, Lincoln Co., Maine. Now Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine
HC
Samuel Cowan
1795–
Birth Location: Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine
SC
Huldah Cowan
1801–
Birth Location: Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine
HC
Susanna Cowan
1801–
Birth Location: Farmington, Franklin Co., Maine
SC
David Jr
1791–1850
Birth Location: Sandy River, Franklin, Maine, USA
DJ

David Cowan's Ancestors

Self
David Cowan
1764–1830
Birth Place: Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Parents
Ephraim Cowing
1737–1797
Dunstable, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States
Susanna Kilborn
1737–1800
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Cowen
1700–1748
Dunstable, Massachusetts
Margaret Isted
1711–1760
of Dunstable, Middlesex, MA
Jedediah Kilbourne
1699–1759
Rowley, Essex, MA
Susannah Fiske
1700–1764
Ipswich, Essex, MA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Cowan's Descendants

1.
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David (Bailey) Cowan (26 Feb 1764–31 Mar 1830) m. Polley Hustass (1767–11 January 1843)
  1. 1. Ephraim Cowan 1789–1859 m. Hannah Jewett 1788–1880
    1. 1. Elisha (J.) Cowan 1829–1900 m. Katherine Cowan 1843–1928
      1. 1. Mary (Blanche) Cowan 1873–1971 m. John (Thomas) O'Loughlin 1872–1939
        1. 1. Isabelle (Catherine) O'Loughlin 1903–1985 m. Knud (Marius) Beck 1888–1961
        2. 2. Irene (Anna O') Loughlin 1898–1928
        3. 3. Cyrus (O) Loughlin 1900–1992 m. Esther (M) Thompson 1898–1984
        4. 4. Frank Oloughlin 1906–1989 m. Valeria (Maxine (Valla)) King 1912–1987
      2. 2. Elias (Edward) Cowan 1866–1933
      3. 3. Charles (Franklin) Cowan 1868–1947
      4. 4. Grace (H.) Cowan 1877–1949
      5. 5. Margaret (Elizabeth) Cowan 1879–1975 m. Edward (J) Ward 1872–
      6. 6. John (Elisha) COWAN 1871–1933
    2. 2. Charles (B.) Cowan 1827–1897
    3. 3. Elias Cowan 1829–1864
    4. 4. Elvira (H) Cowan 1814–1855
    5. 5. Caroline Cowan 1816–1870
    6. 6. Sarah ((Sally) Whitney) Cowan 1819–1877
    7. 7. Cordelia Cowan 1821–1871
    8. 8. Arnold (S) Cowan 1823–1852
    9. 9. Alexander Cowan 1831–1833
  2. 2. Polly ((Mary)) Cowan 1798–1859
  3. 3. Hannah (Bailey) Cowan 1793–1858
  4. 4. Samuel Cowan 1795–
  5. 5. Huldah (Greeley) Cowan 1801–
  6. 6. Susanna (Kilborne) Cowan 1801–
  7. 7. David (Bailey Cowan) Jr 1791–1850

David Cowan's Timeline

8 Records

1764
26 February 1764
Birth of David Bailey Cowan in Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
1764
26 Feb 1764
Birth of David Bailey Cowan in Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1800
1800
Age 36
David Bailey Cowan resided here in Farmington, Kennebec, Maine
Farmington, Kennebec, Maine
1810
1810
Age 46
David Bailey Cowan resided here in Farmington, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Farmington, Kennebec, Maine, United States
1820
1820
Age 56
David Bailey Cowan resided here in Farmington, Kennebec, Maine, United States
Farmington, Kennebec, Maine, United States
1830
31 March 1830
Age 66
Death of David Bailey Cowan in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA
Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA
1830
31 Mar 1830
Age 66
Death of David Bailey Cowan in Farmington, Franklin, Maine, USA
Farmington, Franklin, Maine, USA
1830
18 May 1830
Age 66
David Bailey Cowan - Probate in Kennebec, Maine, USA
Kennebec, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 February 1764
    Event Place: Hallowell, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, Birth Records, Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; Pre 1892 Delayed Returns; Roll #: 24
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1764
    Event Place: Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Farmington, Kennebec, Maine
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Farmington, Kennebec, Maine; Series: M32; Roll: 7; Page: 27; Image: 192; Family History Library Film: 218677

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Farmington, Kennebec, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Farmington, Kennebec, Maine; Roll: 11; Page: 831; Image: 00812; Family History Library Film: 0218682

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Farmington, Kennebec, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Farmington, Kennebec, Maine; Page: 446; NARA Roll: M33_35; Image: 47

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maine
    Record Source: Maine Court Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 March 1830
    Event Place: Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, Wills and Probate Records, Orders of Notice; Author: Maine. Probate Court (Kennebec County); Probate Place: Kennebec, Maine
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Maine, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1830
    Event Place: Farmington, Franklin, Maine, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Maine, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 May 1830
    Event Place: Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Maine, Wills and Probate Records, Orders of Notice; Author: Maine. Probate Court (Kennebec County); Probate Place: Kennebec, Maine
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