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Elizabeth Massey 1827–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1827

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 18 Aug 1901

Death Location: Galmey, Hickory County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Joshua Massey

Mother: Elizabeth Ellis

Spouse(s): Henry Cowen

Children(s): Peter Cowen, Joshua Cowen, America Cowen, Sherman Cowen, Andrew Cowen, John Cowen, Mary Cowen, Margaret Cowen, Infant Cowen, Nancy Cowen

In 1827, Elizabeth Massey entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Joshua W Massey And Elizabeth Ellis. In 1850, Elizabeth Massey resided in District 37, Hickory, Missouri, USA. In 1860, Elizabeth Massey resided in Township 36 Range 22, Hickory, Missouri. Elizabeth Massey married Henry Polk Peter Cowen, and had children including America E Cowen, Andrew F Cowen, Infant Son Cowen, John H Cowen, Joshua L Cowen, Margaret Ann Cowen, Mary Frances Cowen, Nancy Jane Cowen, Peter M Cowen, Sherman Alexander Cowen. Elizabeth Massey passed away in 1901 in Galmey, Hickory County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Elizabeth Massey entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Joshua W Massey And Elizabeth Ellis.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Massey resided in District 37, Hickory, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Massey resided in Township 36 Range 22, Hickory, Missouri.
  • Elizabeth Massey married Henry Polk Peter Cowen, and had children including America E Cowen, Andrew F Cowen, Infant Son Cowen, John H Cowen, Joshua L Cowen, Margaret Ann Cowen, Mary Frances Cowen, Nancy Jane Cowen, Peter M Cowen, Sherman Alexander Cowen.
  • Elizabeth Massey passed away in 1901 in Galmey, Hickory County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elizabeth Massey's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Massey
1827–1901
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Joshua W. Massey
1787–1830
Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Ellis
1788–1850
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Massey's Descendants

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Elizabeth Massey (22 Nov 1827–18 Aug 1901) m. Henry ("Polk" Peter) Cowen (13 SEP 1821–04 Mar 1901)
  1. 1. Peter (M.) Cowen 1885–1925 m. Nancy (Luella) Carley 1881–
    1. 1. Cowen 1884–
    2. 2. Roy (L) Cowen 1904–
    3. 3. Oma (M) Cowen 1906–
    4. 4. Peter (M Cowen) Jr. 1907–
    5. 5. John (D) Cowen 1912–
    6. 6. Irene (B) Cowen 1913–
    7. 7. Elsie (M) Cowen 1917–1990
  2. 2. Joshua (L.) Cowen 1857–1936
  3. 3. America (E.) Cowen 1863–
  4. 4. Sherman (Alexander) Cowen 1865–1940
  5. 5. Andrew (F.) Cowen 1867–1927
  6. 6. John (H) Cowen 1852–1920
  7. 7. Mary (Frances) Cowen 1850–1926 m. Francis (M.) Parsons 1850–1928
    1. 1. Ardella Parsons 1879–1966
    2. 2. Francis (Marion) Parsons 1885–1980
  8. 8. Margaret (Ann) Cowen 1861–1954
  9. 9. Infant (Son) Cowen 1853–1853
  10. 10. Nancy (Jane) Cowen 1859–1942

Elizabeth Massey's Timeline

6 Records

1827
22 Nov 1827
Birth of Elizabeth Massey in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
Elizabeth Massey resided here in District 37, Hickory, Missouri, USA
District 37, Hickory, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
Elizabeth Massey resided here in Township 36 Range 22, Hickory, Missouri
Township 36 Range 22, Hickory, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 53
Elizabeth Massey resided here in Green, Hickory, Missouri, United States
Green, Hickory, Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 73
Elizabeth Massey resided here in Center, Hickory, Missouri
Center, Hickory, Missouri
1901
18 Aug 1901
Age 74
Death of Elizabeth Massey in Hickory County, Missouri, United States of America
Hickory County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1827
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Green, Hickory, Missouri; Roll: 690; Family History Film: 1254690; Page: 515A; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0112
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, Hickory, Missouri; Roll: 858; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1240858
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 36 Range 22, Hickory, Missouri; Roll: M653_623; Page: 58; Family History Library Film: 803623
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2092.009; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 37, Hickory, Missouri; Roll: M432_401; Page: 66B; Image: 133
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 37, Hickory, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 37, Hickory, Missouri; Roll: M432_401; Page: 66B; Image: 133

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 36 Range 22, Hickory, Missouri
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 36 Range 22, Hickory, Missouri; Roll: M653_623; Page: 58; Family History Library Film: 803623

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Green, Hickory, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Green, Hickory, Missouri; Roll: 690; Family History Film: 1254690; Page: 515A; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 0112

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Center, Hickory, Missouri
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Center, Hickory, Missouri; Roll: 858; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1240858

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1901
    Event Place: Hickory County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Galmey, Hickory County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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