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George Washington Cowley 1861–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1861

Birth Location: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1920

Death Location: Texas, United States

Father: Benjamin Cowley

Mother: Margaret Nicks

Spouse(s): America Steelman

Children(s): Allie Cowley, Eddie Cowley, Arthur Cowley, Waller Cowley, Rosie Cowley, Freddie Cowley, Leonard Cowley

In 1861, George Washington Cowley entered the world in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States, born to Benjamin T Cowley And Margaret Elizabeth Ann Nicks. In 1900, George Washington Cowley resided in Plevna, Madison, Alabama, USA. In 1910, George Washington Cowley resided in Justice Precinct 2, Tarrant, Texas. George Washington Cowley married America Steelman, and had children including Allie Bea Cowley, Arthur Cowley, Eddie Cowley, Freddie Cowley, Leonard Cowley, Rosie Cowley, Waller Cowley. George Washington Cowley passed away in 1920 in Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1861, George Washington Cowley entered the world in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States, born to Benjamin T Cowley And Margaret Elizabeth Ann Nicks.
  • In 1900, George Washington Cowley resided in Plevna, Madison, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, George Washington Cowley resided in Justice Precinct 2, Tarrant, Texas.
  • George Washington Cowley married America Steelman, and had children including Allie Bea Cowley, Arthur Cowley, Eddie Cowley, Freddie Cowley, Leonard Cowley, Rosie Cowley, Waller Cowley.
  • George Washington Cowley passed away in 1920 in Texas, United States.

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Spouses(s)

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George Cowley's Ancestors

Self
George Cowley
1861–1920
Birth Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Benjamin T Cowley
1817–1860
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Margaret (Elizabeth Ann) Nicks
1820–1907
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
James (H) Cowley
1760–1826
Virginia, United States
Hannah Thompson
1784–1849
Virginia, United States
Anderson Nicks
1796–1864
Julian, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Williams
1798–1834
Julian, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert Cowley
1734–1794
Mary Brown
1738–1793
William Thompson
1762–1837
Mary Moon
1766–1814
George Nicks
1772–1840
Jean Anderson
1778–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cowley
1704–1758
Mary Clarke
1712–1745
James Moon
1738–1796
Sarah Dowdney
1741–1796
John Nicks
1756–1825
Margaret Doaks
1752–
William Anderson
1727–1785
Ann DENNY
1750–1833

George Cowley's Descendants

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George (Washington) Cowley (25 Jan 1861–1920) m. America Steelman (Mar 1873–3 Jun 1944)
  1. 1. Allie (Bea) Cowley 1902–1986 m. Noah Burson 1896– m. Mancel Law 1903–
    1. 1. Nadine Burson 1918–2004 m. Earl Petty 1908–1992
      1. 1. Bobbi (Jean) Petty 1938–2011 m. John Hargrave 1939–2007
    2. 2. Mancel Law 1925–
  2. 2. Eddie Cowley 1893–
  3. 3. Arthur Cowley 1894–
  4. 4. Waller Cowley 1897–
  5. 5. Rosie Cowley 1905–
  6. 6. Freddie Cowley 1907–
  7. 7. Leonard Cowley 1910–

George Cowley's Timeline

4 Records

1861
25 Jan 1861
Birth of George Washington Cowley in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 39
George Washington Cowley resided here in Plevna, Madison, Alabama, USA
Plevna, Madison, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
George Washington Cowley resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Tarrant, Texas
Justice Precinct 2, Tarrant, Texas
1920
1920
Age 59
Death of George Washington Cowley in Texas, United States
Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1861
    Event Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plevna, Madison, Alabama; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1240028
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plevna, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plevna, Madison, Alabama; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1240028

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Tarrant, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Texas, United States

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