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Edna Thelma Cowan 1905–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1905

Birth Location: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 6 Jan 1973

Death Location: Saint Helena, Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Rashley Cowan

Mother: Martha Savage

Spouse(s): Svend Jensen

Children(s): Karen Deal

In 1905, Edna Thelma Cowan entered the world in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA, born to Rashley Duncan Cowan And Martha Ann Savage. In 1910, Edna Thelma Cowan resided in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Edna Thelma Cowan resided in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA. Edna Thelma Cowan married Svend Kongsdal Jensen, and had children including Karen Deal. Edna Thelma Cowan passed away in 1973 in Saint Helena, Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Edna Thelma Cowan entered the world in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA, born to Rashley Duncan Cowan And Martha Ann Savage.
  • In 1910, Edna Thelma Cowan resided in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Edna Thelma Cowan resided in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA.
  • Edna Thelma Cowan married Svend Kongsdal Jensen, and had children including Karen Deal.
  • Edna Thelma Cowan passed away in 1973 in Saint Helena, Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edna Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Edna Cowan
1905–1973
Birth Place: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Rashley Duncan Cowan
1858–1939
Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Ann) Savage
1876–1945
Pender County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Hopkins) Cowan
1818–1860
, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Caroline) Ormsby
1816–1896
Pender County, North Carolina, USA
Richard (K) Savage
1836–
New Hanover, North Carolina
Esther (J) Ramsey
1839–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Abel Cowan
1789–1843
Lucretia Brandon
1793–1819
Timothy Savage
1790–1864
Polly Haddock
1805–1858
Martin Ramsey
1801–1870
Catherine Savage
1810–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Cowan
1748–1817
Mary Barkley
1755–1836
Col Brandon
1748–1824
Esther Worke
1755–1822
Timothy Savage-
1769–1847
Sarah Collins
1769–1844
Drury Haddock
1778–1830
Cecilia Council
1772–1835
John Ramsey
1770–1840
Elizabeth Allcock
1780–1860

Edna Cowan's Descendants

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Edna (Thelma) Cowan (17 Jan 1905–6 Jan 1973) m. Svend (Kongsdal) Jensen (5 Aug 1900–6 Mar 1972)
  1. 1. Karen Deal 1934–2018 m. Henry (Perry) Deal 1922–2012

Edna Cowan's Timeline

4 Records

1905
17 Jan 1905
Birth of Edna Thelma Cowan in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Edna Thelma Cowan resided here in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Edna Thelma Cowan resided here in Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
1973
6 Jan 1973
Age 68
Death of Edna Thelma Cowan in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1905
    Event Place: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1313; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 70
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1125; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375138
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1125; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375138

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Burgaw, Pender, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1313; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 70

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1973
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Helena, Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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