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Francis Cowan 1815–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Oct 1815

Birth Location: Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 4 Sept 1855

Death Location: 60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father: David 4ggf

Mother: Martha Wilson

Spouse(s): Charlotte Niven

Children(s): Charlotte Cowan, Martha Cowan, Elisabeth Cowan, Francis Cowan, Agnes Cowan, Girl Cowan, Ninian Cowan, Jane Cowan

In 1815, Francis Cowan entered the world in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to David Cowan 4Ggf And Martha Wilson. Francis Cowan married Charlotte Augusta Niven, and had children including Agnes Lang Cowan, Charlotte Augusta Cowan, Elisabeth Cowan, Francis Cowan, Girl Cowan, Jane Cowan, Martha Cowan, Ninian Cowan. Francis Cowan passed away in 1855 in 60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Francis Cowan entered the world in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to David Cowan 4Ggf And Martha Wilson.
  • Francis Cowan married Charlotte Augusta Niven, and had children including Agnes Lang Cowan, Charlotte Augusta Cowan, Elisabeth Cowan, Francis Cowan, Girl Cowan, Jane Cowan, Martha Cowan, Ninian Cowan.
  • Francis Cowan passed away in 1855 in 60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

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Francis Cowan's Ancestors

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Francis Cowan
1815–1855
Birth Place: Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
David Cowan 4ggf
1773–1837
Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Martha Wilson
1776–1865
Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
John (COWAN) 5ggp
1742–1785
Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Agnes Auld
1743–1788
Stevenston, Ayrshire
Adam Wilson
1749–1832
Stevenston, Ayrshire, Scotland
Elizabeth Wood
1753–1841
Stevenston, Ayr, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Andrew 6ggp
1712–1784
Janet 6ggp
1716–1773
David Auld
1708–
Janet Young
1718–1788
William 6ggf
1721–1790
Martha Crawfurd
1724–
Thomas Wood
1697–
Jane Young
1714–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John 7ggp
1681–1740
Margaret BOYD
1683–
Hugh 7ggp
1693–
Margaret 7ggp
1696–1720
DAVID 7ggp
1688–
ELIZABETH (Laughlin)
1690–1752
John Young
1687–
margaret brown
1692–1756
Robert ▲
1697–1742
Rose Fairry)
1704–1742
Thomas Wood
1680–

Francis Cowan's Descendants

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Francis Cowan (26 Oct 1815–4 Sept 1855) m. Charlotte (Augusta) Niven (09 Feb 1818–1903)
  1. 1. Charlotte (Augusta) Cowan 1839–1884 m. John (Thomas) Brown 1839–1891
  2. 2. Martha Cowan 1842–
  3. 3. Elisabeth Cowan 1849–
  4. 4. Francis Cowan 1844–1897
  5. 5. Agnes (Lang) Cowan 1852–1927 m. David Cowan 1851–1907
    1. 1. Charlotte (Niven) Cowan 1881–1913 m. James Kearney 1875–
      1. 1. James (C.) Kearney 1906–1913
      2. 2. Charlotte Kearney 1907–1971
      3. 3. James (Campbell) Kearney 1908–1976 m. Anna (Gertrude) Maurland 1908–
      4. 4. Wilson (Cowan (or) Kearney) 1903–1984
      5. 5. Agnes Kearney 1909–1909
    2. 2. David (Lang) Cowan 1871– m. Agnes (Loudon) Nisbet 1878–1957
      1. 1. Marion (Young) Cowan 1910–2008
      2. 2. Ernest (Harold Cowan (3rd Cousin) 1xR) 1909–1982
      3. 3. Stanley (Alfred Cowan (3rd Cousin) 1xR) 1900–1993
    3. 3. William Cowan 1883–
    4. 4. Agnes (Lang) Cowan 1885–1969
    5. 5. Francis Cowan 1891–1962
      1. 1. Walter (David) Cowan 1918–1942
    6. 6. Annie (Kerr) Cowan 1892–1970
  6. 6. Girl Cowan 1855–1855
  7. 7. Ninian Cowan 1851–1852
  8. 8. Jane Cowan 1846–1850

Francis Cowan's Timeline

3 Records

1815
26 Oct 1815
Birth of Francis Cowan in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland
Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland
1855
4 Sept 1855
Age 40
Death of Francis Cowan in 60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1855
4 Sept 1855
Age 40
Death of Francis Cowan in 60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1815
    Event Place: Saltcoats, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates
    [2] Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Burials, 1655-1854, West Dunbartonshire Council; West Dunbartonshire, Scotland; West Dunbartonshire Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sept 1855
    Event Place: 60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Select Counties, Scotland, Church of Scotland, Burials, 1655-1854, West Dunbartonshire Council; West Dunbartonshire, Scotland; West Dunbartonshire Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sept 1855
    Event Place: 60 Dale Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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