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Helen Katherine Cowan 1917 – 1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 December 1917

Birth Location: Ufford, Muskoka, Ont., Can.

Death Date: 13 January 1989

Death Location: Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

Father: Roy Cowan

Mother: Annie Thompson

Spouse(s): William Quinn

Children(s): Barbara Quinn, Lorna Quinn, William Quinn, Russell Quinn

In 1917, Helen Katherine Cowan entered the world in Ufford, Muskoka, Ont., Can., born to Roy Andrew Cowan and Annie Elizabeth Thompson. In 1921, Helen Katherine Cowan resided in Watt Tp, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. In 1931, Helen Katherine Cowan resided in Watt, Canada, Ontario, Canada. Helen Katherine Cowan married William Quinn, and had children including Barbara Ann Quinn, Lorna Helen Quinn, William Andrew Quinn, Russell John Quinn. Helen Katherine Cowan passed away in 1989 in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Helen Katherine Cowan entered the world in Ufford, Muskoka, Ont., Can., born to Roy Andrew Cowan and Annie Elizabeth Thompson.
  • In 1921, Helen Katherine Cowan resided in Watt Tp, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1931, Helen Katherine Cowan resided in Watt, Canada, Ontario, Canada.
  • Helen Katherine Cowan married William Quinn, and had children including Barbara Ann Quinn, Lorna Helen Quinn, William Andrew Quinn, Russell John Quinn.
  • Helen Katherine Cowan passed away in 1989 in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Helen Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Helen Cowan
1917 – 1989
Birth Place: Ufford, Muskoka, Ont., Can.
Parents
Roy Andrew Cowan
1890 – 1967
Hanpville Villge, Muskoka and Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
Annie (Elizabeth) Thompson
1889 – 1979
Beatrice, Muskoka, Ont., Can.
Grandparents
Alexander Cowan
1866 – 1954
Minto, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
Catherine (Allen) Murray
1867 – 1950
Islington, Middlesex, England
Henry Thompson
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Cowan
1832 – 1911
Isabella Campbell
1832 – 1871
Andrew Murray
1842 – 1928
Elizabeth Allen
1838 – 1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Cowan
1795 – 1850
Nancy Williams
1792 – 1861
Donald Campbell
1789 – 1859
Margaret Gillies
1802 – 1877

Helen Cowan's Descendants

1.
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Helen (Katherine) Cowan (26 December 1917 – 13 January 1989) m. William Quinn
  1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Quinn
  2. 2. Lorna (Helen) Quinn
  3. 3. William (Andrew) Quinn
  4. 4. Russell (John) Quinn

Helen Cowan's Timeline

4 Records

1917
26 December 1917
Birth of Helen Katherine Cowan in Ufford, Muskoka, Ont., Can.
Ufford, Muskoka, Ont., Can.
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 4
Helen Katherine Cowan resided here in Watt Tp, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
Watt Tp, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
1931
1931
Age 14
Helen Katherine Cowan resided here in Watt, Canada, Ontario, Canada
Watt, Canada, Ontario, Canada
1989
13 January 1989
Age 72
Death of Helen Katherine Cowan in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 December 1917
    Event Place: Ufford, Muskoka, Ont., Can.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 72; Census Place: Watt (Township), Muskoka, Ontario; Page Number: 15
    [2] 1931 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Watt Tp, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 72; Census Place: Watt (Township), Muskoka, Ontario; Page Number: 15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Watt, Canada, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 January 1989
    Event Place: Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada

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