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Dora Belle Cowan 1893–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jul 1893

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: 3 Dec 1961

Death Location: Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: James COWAN

Mother: Sarah SUTHERLAN

Spouse(s): John Garland

Children(s): Elva Garland, Leonard Garland, Efton Garland, infant GARLAND, Thelma hare, Ruby Garland, Fredrick Garland, Cecil Garland, Henry GARLAND, Elsie Lewis

The story of Dora Belle Cowan began in 1893 in Arkansas. In 1900, Dora Belle Cowan resided in Boston, Newton, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Dora Belle Cowan resided in Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas. Dora Belle Cowan married John L Garland, and had children including Cecil Garland, Efton Garland, Elsie G Lewis, Elva Garland, Fredrick Alvin Garland, Henry Estel Garland, Infant Garland, Juanita Garland, Junior Garland, Leonard Garland, Ruby Garland, Thelma Hare. Dora Belle Cowan passed away in 1961 in Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Dora Belle Cowan began in 1893 in Arkansas.
  • In 1900, Dora Belle Cowan resided in Boston, Newton, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Dora Belle Cowan resided in Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas.
  • Dora Belle Cowan married John L Garland, and had children including Cecil Garland, Efton Garland, Elsie G Lewis, Elva Garland, Fredrick Alvin Garland, Henry Estel Garland, Infant Garland, Juanita Garland, Junior Garland, Leonard Garland, Ruby Garland, Thelma Hare.
  • Dora Belle Cowan passed away in 1961 in Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James COWAN
1872–1937
Birth Location: Fallville, Newton, Arkansas, United States,
JC
Sarah SUTHERLAN
1876–1949
Birth Location: London, Laurel, Kentucky, United States
SS

Spouses(s)

John Garland
1886–1967
Birth Location: Arkansas
JG

Children(s)

Elva Garland
1909–1994
Birth Location: Arkansas
EG
Leonard Garland
1923–1956
Birth Location: Fallsville, Newton, Arkansas, United States
LG
Efton Garland
1911–1981
Birth Location: Arkansas
EG
infant GARLAND
1916–
Birth Location: –
iG
Thelma hare
1931–2019
Birth Location: Oklahoma
Th
Ruby Garland
1925–
Birth Location: Arkansas
RG
Fredrick Garland
1919–1989
Birth Location: Fallsville, Johnson County, Arkansas, USA
FG
Cecil Garland
1917–1982
Birth Location: Arkansas
CG
Henry GARLAND
1914–1968
Birth Location: Arkansas
HG
Elsie Lewis
1909–1996
Birth Location: Arkansas
EL

Dora Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Dora Cowan
1893–1961
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
James Richard COWAN
1872–1937
Fallville, Newton, Arkansas, United States,
Sarah (Minerva) SUTHERLAN
1876–1949
London, Laurel, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Jasper (Newton) Cowan
1834–1912
Tennessee, United States
Catherine Ray
1841–1937
Overton, Shelby, Tennessee, United States,
James Sutherlan
1849–1938
Kentucky
Margaret (Agnes "Aggie") Bryant
1852–1928
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Riley Cowan
1803–1887
Phoebe Acree
1804–1886
Peter Ray
1813–
Sarah Harris
1814–1885
Alford Sutherland
1815–1901
Sally Hodge
1815–1863
Elias Bryant
1820–1926
Minerva Richmond
1827–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Cowan
1779–1835
Sarah Keith
1778–1849
William Acre
1752–1833
Phoebe
1756–1820
David Harris
1785–
Nancy Harris
1795–
Daniel JR
1779–1857
Frances Howell
1790–1844
James Richman
1786–1871
Sarah Sego
1796–1877

Dora Cowan's Descendants

1.
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Dora (Belle) Cowan (19 Jul 1893–3 Dec 1961) m. John (L) Garland (abt 1886–5 Mar 1967)
  1. 1. Elva Garland 1909–1994 m. Otha (Holt) BISHOP 1916–1977 m. William Hall 1907– m. Bill Hall 1904–
  2. 2. Leonard Garland 1923–1956
  3. 3. Efton Garland 1911–1981
  4. 4. infant GARLAND 1916–
  5. 5. Thelma hare 1931–2019 m. Dewey (Ray) Hare 1927–1989
  6. 6. Ruby Garland 1925– m. J (D) Combs 1918–
  7. 7. Fredrick (Alvin) Garland 1919–1989 m. Ina (Mae) Davis 1922–
    1. 1. Bobby (A) Garland 1938–2006
    2. 2. Charles Garland 1947–1947
  8. 8. Cecil Garland 1917–1982
  9. 9. Henry (Estel) GARLAND 1914–1968 m. Vernia (Pauline) ROBERSON 1927–1996
  10. 10. Elsie (G.) Lewis 1909–1996 m. Charles (Melvin) Lewis 1905–1979
    1. 1. Alta (Lorraine) Schlender 1935–1985 m. Leland (Arnold) Schlender 1930–2000
    2. 2. Charles (J R Lewis) Jr 1931–2024
    3. 3. Doris (Marie) Lewis 1929–1986 m. Lester (Dean) Howard 1923–1989
      1. 1. Larry (Wayne) Howard 1949–1989
    4. 4. Doy Lewis 1926–1993 m. Inez (Mae) Lewis –1990 m. Edith (M) Roest 1926–2011 m. Clara (Belle "Coke") Sharp 1928–2017
      1. 1. Cheryl (Anne) Lewis 1950–2016
        1. 1. Thomas (Elijah) Van –2015
      2. 2. Raymond (Eugene) Lewis 1948–2012

Dora Cowan's Timeline

7 Records

1893
19 Jul 1893
Birth of Dora Belle Cowan in Arkansas
Arkansas
1900
1900
Age 7
Dora Belle Cowan resided here in Boston, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Boston, Newton, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Dora Belle Cowan resided here in Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 37
Dora Belle Cowan resided here in Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas
Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas
1935
1935
Age 42
Dora Belle Cowan resided here in Alpena, Boone, Arkansas
Alpena, Boone, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
Dora Belle Cowan resided here in Marble City, Newton, Arkansas, USA
Marble City, Newton, Arkansas, USA
1961
3 Dec 1961
Age 68
Death of Dora Belle Cowan in Dover, Pope, Arkansas, United States
Dover, Pope, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1893
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marble City, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_158; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-16
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: T625_68; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 67; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: 79; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 953.0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: 70; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240070
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1961; Roll: 5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boston, Newton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Boston, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: 70; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1240070

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: T625_68; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 67; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: 79; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 953.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Alpena, Boone, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marble City, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_158; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-16

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Marble City, Newton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marble City, Newton, Arkansas; Roll: T627_158; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 51-16

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cyclone, Johnson, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1961
    Event Place: Dover, Pope, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1961; Roll: 5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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