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Elizabeth Cowan 1844 – 1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1844

Birth Location: Armagh, Northern Ireland

Death Date: 25 Jan 1919

Death Location: Gosfield North, Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Father: Andrew Cowan

Mother: Eliza None

Spouse(s): James Stevenson

Children(s): Mary Stevenson, Sarah Stevenson, Elizabeth Stevenson, Robert Stevenson, Isabella Stevenson, James Stevenson, Jennie Stevenson, George Stevenson, Annie Stevenson, Jemima Stevenson, Emily Stevenson, Winifred Stevenson, Jane Stevenson

In 1844, Elizabeth Cowan entered the world in Armagh, Northern Ireland, born to Andrew Steven Cowan and Eliza. Elizabeth Cowan married James Stevenson, and had children including Mary Stevenson, Sarah Stevenson, Elizabeth Eliza Stevenson, Robert Stevenson, Isabella Stevenson, James Stevenson, Jennie Stevenson, George Stevenson, Annie Stevenson, Jemima Stevenson, Emily Emma Stevenson, Winifred " Winnie" Stevenson, Jane Stevenson. Elizabeth Cowan passed away in 1919 in Gosfield North, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Elizabeth Cowan entered the world in Armagh, Northern Ireland, born to Andrew Steven Cowan and Eliza.
  • Elizabeth Cowan married James Stevenson, and had children including Mary Stevenson, Sarah Stevenson, Elizabeth Eliza Stevenson, Robert Stevenson, Isabella Stevenson, James Stevenson, Jennie Stevenson, George Stevenson, Annie Stevenson, Jemima Stevenson, Emily Emma Stevenson, Winifred " Winnie" Stevenson, Jane Stevenson.
  • Elizabeth Cowan passed away in 1919 in Gosfield North, Essex County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Elizabeth Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Cowan
1844 – 1919
Birth Place: Armagh, Northern Ireland
Parents
Andrew Steven Cowan
1810 – 1884
Armagh, Ireland
Eliza
1830 –
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Cowan's Descendants

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Elizabeth Cowan (12 Nov 1844 – 25 Jan 1919) m. James Stevenson (sep 1843 – 20 Mar 1915)
  1. 1. Mary Stevenson (18 Aug 1865 – 5 Apr 1908)
  2. 2. Sarah Stevenson (14 Feb 1866 – 5 Nov 1934)
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Eliza) Stevenson (1 Sep 1867 – ) m. Robert (James) Wolfe (07 Mar 1857 – 17 Aug 1910) m. Thomas Huggard
    1. 1. Albert Wolfe (1885 – )
    2. 2. William Wolfe (1886 – )
    3. 3. Jennie Wolfe (1889 – )
    4. 4. Leonard Wolfe (1892 – )
    5. 5. Earl Wolfe (16 Jul 1897 – )
  4. 4. Robert Stevenson (17 Aug 1869 – 17 May 1920) m. Susan Brown (1869 – ) m. Alma (Adele) Fox (20 Jan 1876 – 24 Dec 1919)
    1. 1. Maud Stevenson (May 1894 – ) m. William Harris
    2. 2. Millicent (Beatrice) Stevenson (1898 – )
    3. 3. Meslont Stevenson (February 1899 – )
    4. 4. Muriel Stevenson (August 1900 – 1949)
    5. 5. Baby Stevenson (05 Jul 1902 – 05 Jul 1902)
    6. 6. Bertha Stevenson (June 1904 – )
    7. 7. Alma Stevenson (October 1906 – )
    8. 8. Catherine Stevenson (December 1909 – )
  5. 5. Isabella Stevenson (16 Apr 1871 – 5 Nov 1941)
  6. 6. James Stevenson (10 Jul 1873 – 31 May 1934)
  7. 7. Jennie Stevenson (03 Jun 1875 – 16 Jun 1965)
  8. 8. George Stevenson (1876 – 1876)
  9. 9. Annie Stevenson (21 Sep 1878 – 28 Sep 1932) m. Frank Radcliffe (27 Jul 1875 – 1964)
    1. 1. Ura Ratcliff (1900 – )
    2. 2. Caroline (Florence) Radcliffe (20 Feb 1900 – 1995)
    3. 3. Vera (Maude) Carruthers (2 Mar 1901 – 12 Feb 1929)
    4. 4. Carson Ratcliffe (02-27-1917 – 29 Jul 1942)
  10. 10. Jemima Stevenson (12 Sep 1880 – 1962)
  11. 11. Emily (Emma) Stevenson (12 Aug 1882 – 1 Mar 1917)
  12. 12. Winifred (" Winnie") Stevenson (3 Jan 1885 – 16 Jun 1965) m. William (Arthur) Shepley (5 Jan 1880 – )
    1. 1. Ross (William) Shepley (08 MAR 1904 – 25 May 1927)
    2. 2. Pearl (Vivian) Shepley (21 FEB 1906 – )
    3. 3. Hilda (May) Shepley (1 Jul 1911 – )
  13. 13. Jane Stevenson (16 Jun 1965 – )

Elizabeth Cowan's Timeline

7 Records

1844
12 Nov 1844
Birth of Elizabeth Cowan in County Armagh, Northern Ireland
County Armagh, Northern Ireland
1844
12 Nov 1844
Birth of Elizabeth Cowan in Armagh, Northern Ireland
Armagh, Northern Ireland
1881
1881
Age 37
Elizabeth Cowan resided here in Maidstone, Essex, Ontario, Canada
Maidstone, Essex, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 47
Elizabeth Cowan resided here in Essex North, Ontario, Canada
Essex North, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 57
Elizabeth Cowan resided here in Colchester (North/Nord), Essex (south/sud), Ontario, Canada
Colchester (North/Nord), Essex (south/sud), Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 67
Elizabeth Cowan resided here in Essex South, Ontario, Canada
Essex South, Ontario, Canada
1919
25 Jan 1919
Age 75
Death of Elizabeth Cowan in Gosfield North, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
Gosfield North, Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1844
    Event Place: County Armagh, Northern Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Maidstone, Essex, Ontario; Roll: C_13281; Page: 44; Family No: 203
    [4] Amherstburg, Anderdon, and Colchester, Essex County, Ontario Census, 1901
    [5] 1901 Census of Canada
    [6] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: .
    [7] 1911 Census of Canada
    [8] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1844
    Event Place: Armagh, Northern Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1859
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1868
    Record Source: Amherstburg, Anderdon, and Colchester, Essex County, Ontario Census, 1901

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Maidstone, Essex, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Maidstone, Essex, Ontario; Roll: C_13281; Page: 44; Family No: 203

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Essex North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Colchester (North/Nord), Essex (south/sud), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Amherstburg, Anderdon, and Colchester, Essex County, Ontario Census, 1901
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Essex South, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1919
    Event Place: Gosfield North, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: .
    [3] Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kingsville, Essex County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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