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George W Cowan 1858 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jun 1858

Birth Location: Maryborough, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 05 Oct 1928

Death Location: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA

Father: Alexander Cowan

Mother: Isabella Campbell

Spouse(s): Sarah Martin

Children(s): Hazel Cowan, George Cowan, John Cowan

George W Cowan was born in 1858 in Maryborough, Ontario, Canada, the child of Alexander Cowan and Isabella Campbell. In 1861, George W Cowan resided in Minto, Wellington, Canada West, Canada. In 1871, George W Cowan resided in Ontario, Canada, Canada. George W Cowan married Sarah Hanna Martin, and had children including Hazel Vestia Cowan, George W Cowan, John Alexander Cowan. George W Cowan passed away in 1928 in Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • George W Cowan was born in 1858 in Maryborough, Ontario, Canada, the child of Alexander Cowan and Isabella Campbell.
  • In 1861, George W Cowan resided in Minto, Wellington, Canada West, Canada.
  • In 1871, George W Cowan resided in Ontario, Canada, Canada.
  • George W Cowan married Sarah Hanna Martin, and had children including Hazel Vestia Cowan, George W Cowan, John Alexander Cowan.
  • George W Cowan passed away in 1928 in Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Cowan
1832 – 1911
Birth Location: Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Isabella Campbell
1832 – 1871
Birth Location: Kildalton Parish, Islay Island, Argyll, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Martin
1869 – 1932
Birth Location: Ontario, Canada
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Children(s)

Hazel Cowan
1894 – 1967
Birth Location: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
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George Cowan
1899 – 1969
Birth Location: Port Angeles, Clallam Co. WA.
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John Cowan
1900 – 1962
Birth Location: Washington, USA
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George Cowan's Ancestors

Self
George Cowan
1858 – 1928
Birth Place: Maryborough, Ontario, Canada
Parents
Alexander Cowan
1832 – 1911
Armagh, Northern Ireland
Isabella Campbell
1832 – 1871
Kildalton Parish, Islay Island, Argyll, Scotland
Grandparents
George Cowan
1795 – 1850
Armagh, Ireland
Nancy (Ann) Williams
1792 – 1861
Ireland
Donald Campbell
1789 – 1859
Bruichladdich, Argyll, Scotland
Margaret Gillies
1802 – 1877
Kildalton Parish, Islay Island Argyll Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Cowan
1770 – 1832
Mary Switzer
1771 – 1854
James Williams
1770 –
Margaret DILLON
1770 –
George Campbell
1750 –
Grace
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Switzer
1743 – 1794
Mary Sparrow
1750 – 1771

George Cowan's Descendants

1.
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George (W) Cowan (23 Jun 1858 – 05 Oct 1928) m. Sarah (Hanna) Martin (19 Aug 1869 – 8 Feb 1932)
  1. 1. Hazel (Vestia) Cowan (22 Mar 1894 – 16 Nov 1967)
  2. 2. George (W) Cowan (14 Jan 1899 – Dec 06, 1969)
  3. 3. John (Alexander) Cowan (8 MAR 1900 – 27 FEB 1962) m. Merretta (Myrtle) Vorhies (20 Apr 1908 – 14 Feb 1993)
    1. 1. Infant Cowan (abt 1924 – 05 Nov 1924)
    2. 2. John (Ross) Cowan (30 Dec 1925 – 7 Apr 2004)
    3. 3. Joseph (Martin) Cowan (1926 – 08-12-2015) m. Patricia (Ann) Ross (9 Feb 1929 – 6-2010)
      1. 1. Patricia Cowan
    4. 4. Howard (William) Cowan (06 17 1930 – May 06 2018) m. Sidra McKee
      1. 1. Scott Cowan

George Cowan's Timeline

9 Records

1858
23 Jun 1858
Birth of George W Cowan in Maryborough, Ontario, Canada
Maryborough, Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
Age 3
George W Cowan resided here in Minto, Wellington, Canada West, Canada
Minto, Wellington, Canada West, Canada
1871
1871
Age 13
George W Cowan resided here in Ontario, Canada, Canada
Ontario, Canada, Canada
1881
abt 1881
Age 23
George W Cowan resided here in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
1894
abt 1894
Age 36
George W Cowan resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 42
George W Cowan resided here in Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
George W Cowan resided here in Port Angeles Ward 6, Clallam, Washington, USA
Port Angeles Ward 6, Clallam, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
George W Cowan resided here in Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
1928
05 Oct 1928
Age 70
Death of George W Cowan in Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1858
    Event Place: Maryborough, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1083
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada
    [4] Washington, Marriage Records, 1865-2004, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013
    [5] Washington, U.S., Birth Records, 1907-1920, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington State Births 1907-1920
    [6] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: MS935_42.
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Minto, Wellington, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1083

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1875
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Port Angeles Ward 6, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T624_1654; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1375667

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1878
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 19

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1891
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington; Roll: 1742; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241742

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1894
    Record Source: Washington, U.S., Birth Records, 1907-1920, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington State Births 1907-1920

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington; Roll: 1742; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241742

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Port Angeles Ward 6, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Port Angeles Ward 6, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T624_1654; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1375667

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 19

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada Deaths, 1869-1934, Roll: MS935_42.
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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