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George Cowan 1763–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 4, 1763

Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina

Death Date: November 1855

Death Location: Jackson County, Georgia

Father: Willam Cowan

Mother: Sarah Stewart

Spouse(s): Marjorie Scott

Children(s): William Cowan

The story of George Cowan began in 1763 in Rowan County, North Carolina. In 1850, George Cowan resided in Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia. George Cowan married Marjorie Scott, and had children including William Cowan. George Cowan passed away in 1855 in Jackson County, Georgia.

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Biography

  • The story of George Cowan began in 1763 in Rowan County, North Carolina.
  • In 1850, George Cowan resided in Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia.
  • George Cowan married Marjorie Scott, and had children including William Cowan.
  • George Cowan passed away in 1855 in Jackson County, Georgia.

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George Cowan's Ancestors

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George Cowan
1763–1855
Birth Place: Rowan County, North Carolina
Parents
Willam Cowan
1730–1791
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Sarah Stewart
1734–1807
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
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George Cowan's Descendants

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George Cowan (September 4, 1763–November 1855) m. Marjorie Scott (March 5, 1770–May 21, 1853)
  1. 1. William Cowan 1795–

George Cowan's Timeline

3 Records

1763
September 4, 1763
Birth of George Cowan in Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan County, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 87
George Cowan resided here in Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia
Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia
1855
November 1855
Age 92
Death of George Cowan in Jackson County, Georgia
Jackson County, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 4, 1763
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: M432_74; Page: 6B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 45, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: M432_74; Page: 6B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 1855
    Event Place: Jackson County, Georgia

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