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Edward James Cowan 1866 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Oct 1866

Birth Location: Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 16 Aug 1930

Death Location: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Alexander Cowan

Mother: Martha King

Spouse(s): Lila Gilroy

Children(s): Marion Cowan, Edward Cowan, Helen Cowan

In 1866, Edward James Cowan entered the world in Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada, born to Alexander Cowan and Martha King. In 1871, Edward James Cowan resided in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. In 1881, Edward James Cowan resided in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. Edward James Cowan married Lila Martha Jane Gilroy, and had children including Marion Agnes Cowan, Edward Hayden Cowan, Helen King Cowan. Edward James Cowan passed away in 1930 in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Edward James Cowan entered the world in Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada, born to Alexander Cowan and Martha King.
  • In 1871, Edward James Cowan resided in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1881, Edward James Cowan resided in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.
  • Edward James Cowan married Lila Martha Jane Gilroy, and had children including Marion Agnes Cowan, Edward Hayden Cowan, Helen King Cowan.
  • Edward James Cowan passed away in 1930 in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Cowan's Ancestors

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Edward Cowan
1866 – 1930
Birth Place: Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Alexander Cowan
1827 – 1900
Clontibret, Monaghan, Ireland
Martha King
1831 – 1906
Ireland
Grandparents
Isaac Cowan
1788 – 1859
Clontibret, County Monaghan, Ireland
Sarah Johnston
1798 – 1876
Armagh, Armagh, Ireland
John King
1784 – 1844
Ireland
Elizabeth Kennedy
1795 – 1887
Armagh, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
William Cowan
1751 – 1835
Margaret Watt
1765 –
George Johnston
1760 – 1826
Harriet
1765 – 1798
James King
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cowen
1726 – 1802
Janet Andrew
1727 – 1769
John Watt
Margaret Stanners
Joseph Johnston
1808 – 1898
Barbara Kilmer
1814 – 1893

Edward Cowan's Descendants

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Edward (James) Cowan (19 Oct 1866 – 16 Aug 1930) m. Lila (Martha Jane) Gilroy (10 July 1870 – 28 Jul 1946)
  1. 1. Marion (Agnes) Cowan (18 Nov 1896 – 8 Feb 1958) m. John (Oliver) Thoen (abt 1893 – Jan 1966)
    1. 1. John (Eric) Thoen (abt 1928 – 6 Dec 1983)
    2. 2. Lila Thoen (10 Sep 1932 – 23 Sep 1974)
  2. 2. Edward (Hayden) Cowan (17 Sep 1898 – ABT 1992) m. Margarita (Patricia) McManaman (16 Dec 1910 – )
    1. 1. Richard (Edward) Cowan (9 Nov 1932 – 2 Feb 1984)
    2. 2. Shirley (Rae) Cowan (20 Maay 1935 – 3 Jun 1997) m. Charles (S) Costello (abt 1936 – 12 July 2020)
  3. 3. Helen (King) Cowan (7 Feb 1903 – 20 July 1990)

Edward Cowan's Timeline

5 Records

1866
19 Oct 1866
Birth of Edward James Cowan in Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 5
Edward James Cowan resided here in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 15
Edward James Cowan resided here in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 25
Edward James Cowan resided here in Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
1930
16 Aug 1930
Age 64
Death of Edward James Cowan in Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1866
    Event Place: Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Record Group Title: Records
    [2] U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 566612 / MLR Number A1 508; NARA Series: M1372; Roll #: 643
    [3] U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Emergency Passport Applications, Argentina thru Venezuela, 1906-1925; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 1244183 / MLR Number A1 544; Box #: 4695; Volume #: 1
    [4] 1891 Census of Canada
    [5] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Brooke, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C_13277; Page: 44; Family No: 199
    [6] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Brooke, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C-9895; Page: 68; Family No: 231
    [7] Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in New York City, 1792-1989
    [8] Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 89
    [9] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: MS935_392.
    [10] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Brooke, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C-9895; Page: 68; Family No: 231

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Brooke, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C_13277; Page: 44; Family No: 199

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1889
    Event Place: New York, New York State, USA
    Record Source: Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in New York City, 1792-1989

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1904
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 566612 / MLR Number A1 508; NARA Series: M1372; Roll #: 643
    [2] Index to Petitions for Naturalization filed in New York City, 1792-1989

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1907
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Emergency Passport Applications, Argentina thru Venezuela, 1906-1925; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 1244183 / MLR Number A1 544; Box #: 4695; Volume #: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1914
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Record Group Title: Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Yokohama, Japan
    Record Source: Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Record Group Title: Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brooklyn, New York
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Emergency Passport Applications, Argentina thru Venezuela, 1906-1925; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 1244183 / MLR Number A1 544; Box #: 4695; Volume #: 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Japan
    Record Source: Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Record Group Title: Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York City, New York
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 566612 / MLR Number A1 508; NARA Series: M1372; Roll #: 643

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: MS935_392.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St. James Cemetery , Brooke, Lambton, Ontario, Canada

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