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Florence Adams Cowles 1841 – 1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1841

Birth Location: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 1895

Death Location: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States

Father: William Cowles

Mother: Louisa Cowles

Spouse(s): George Esselstyn

Children(s): Levinia Eselstyn, Louise Esselstyn, Catherine Esselstyn, Florence Esselstyn, Henry Esselstyn, Clara Esselstyn, Mabel Esselstyn, Robert Esselstyn

In 1841, Florence Adams Cowles entered the world in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to William Samuel Cowles and Louisa Mary Cowles. In 1865, Florence Adams Cowles resided in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA. In 1875, Florence Adams Cowles resided in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA. Florence Adams Cowles married George Esselstyn, and had children including Levinia Eselstyn, Louise Cowles Esselstyn, Catherine Vedder Esselstyn, Florence Cowles Esselstyn, Henry B. Cowles Esselstyn, Clara Perle Esselstyn, Mabel E. Esselstyn, Robert E. Esselstyn. Florence Adams Cowles passed away in 1895 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Florence Adams Cowles entered the world in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to William Samuel Cowles and Louisa Mary Cowles.
  • In 1865, Florence Adams Cowles resided in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA.
  • In 1875, Florence Adams Cowles resided in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA.
  • Florence Adams Cowles married George Esselstyn, and had children including Levinia Eselstyn, Louise Cowles Esselstyn, Catherine Vedder Esselstyn, Florence Cowles Esselstyn, Henry B. Cowles Esselstyn, Clara Perle Esselstyn, Mabel E. Esselstyn, Robert E. Esselstyn.
  • Florence Adams Cowles passed away in 1895 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cowles
1796 – 1867
Birth Location: Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
WC
Louisa Cowles
1815 – 1843
Birth Location: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
LC

Spouses(s)

George Esselstyn
1841 – 1895
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, New York
GE

Children(s)

Levinia Eselstyn
1869 –
Birth Location: –
LE
Louise Esselstyn
1869 – 1954
Birth Location: NY
LE
Catherine Esselstyn
1871 – 1958
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, New York
CE
Florence Esselstyn
1872 – 1924
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, New York
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Henry Esselstyn
1874 – 1942
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, New York
HE
Clara Esselstyn
1875 – 1948
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, New York
CE
Mabel Esselstyn
1877 – 1878
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, New York
ME
Robert Esselstyn
1880 – 1958
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, New York
RE

Florence Cowles's Ancestors

Self
Florence Cowles
1841 – 1895
Birth Place: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
William Samuel Cowles
1796 – 1867
Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Louisa (Mary) Cowles
1815 – 1843
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Elias COWLES
1765 – 1837
Farmington
Lydia ADAMS
1774 – 1846
Connecticut, United States
Henry (Booth) Cowles
1791 – 1853
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Rebecca (F.) Green
1794 – 1876
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Cowles
1723 – 1789
Abigail HOOKER
1735 – 1772
Jonathan Cowles
1757 – 1822
Esther Lewis
1764 – 1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Cowles
1675 – 1756
Elizabeth Smith
1689 – 1767
Joseph Hooker
1705 – 1764
Sarah Lewis
1712 – 1797
Elijah Cowles
1727 – 1793
Eunice Gould
1731 – 1810
William LEWIS
1734 – 1771
Mary BULL
1736 – 1811

Florence Cowles's Descendants

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Florence (Adams) Cowles (14 Jul 1841 – 1895) m. George Esselstyn (27 Sep 1841 – Aft. 1895)
  1. 1. Levinia Eselstyn (abt 1869 – )
  2. 2. Louise (Cowles) Esselstyn (Jun 1869 – 28 Jun 1954)
  3. 3. Catherine (Vedder) Esselstyn (06 Mar 1871 – 27 April 1958) m. William (Henry) Morrison (30 July 1863 – 7 March 1942)
    1. 1. Dorothy (Louise) Morrison (8 June 1895 – 21 October 1908)
  4. 4. Florence (Cowles) Esselstyn (07 Oct 1872 – 08 Jun 1924) m. Charles (Lex) Brooke (Bet. 1847–1874 – Bet. 1898–1961)
  5. 5. Henry (B. Cowles) Esselstyn (28 Jan 1874 – 11 Mar 1942)
  6. 6. Clara (Perle) Esselstyn (21 Dec 1875 – 11 April 1948) m. Amos (E) Carroll (1876 – 28 February 1928)
    1. 1. Florence Carroll (abt 1916 – )
    2. 2. Eleanor Carroll (7 Sep 1917 – 8 Jun 2010) m. Robert Mullis
    3. 3. Clara Carroll (1923 – 5 May 1938)
  7. 7. Mabel (E.) Esselstyn (28 Jul 1877 – Bet. 1878–1971)
  8. 8. Robert (E.) Esselstyn (08 Mar 1880 – 23 Dec 1958)

Florence Cowles's Timeline

9 Records

1841
14 Jul 1841
Birth of Florence Adams Cowles in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
1865
1865
Age 24
Florence Adams Cowles resided here in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 34
Florence Adams Cowles resided here in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Florence Adams Cowles resided here in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
1895
1895
Age 54
Death of Florence Adams Cowles in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States
1900
1900
Age 59
Florence Adams Cowles resided here in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
Florence Adams Cowles resided here in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 74
Florence Adams Cowles resided here in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 79
Florence Adams Cowles resided here in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1841
    Event Place: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 02; City: Rhinebeck; County: Dutchess; Page: 04
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York; Roll: T625_1098; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 74
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York; Roll: 825; Family History Film: 1254825; Page: 346C; Enumeration District: 067; Image: 0697
    [4] New York, State Census, 1865
    [5] New York, State Census, 1875
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York; Roll: 1024; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1241024
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York; Roll: T624_937; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374950
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [9] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 147 : 1919

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York; Roll: 825; Family History Film: 1254825; Page: 346C; Enumeration District: 067; Image: 0697

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York; Roll: 1024; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1241024

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York; Roll: T624_937; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374950

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 02; City: Rhinebeck; County: Dutchess; Page: 04

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York; Roll: T625_1098; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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