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James H Cowan 1788–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1788

Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 27 Jan 1839

Death Location: Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Father: David Cowan

Mother: Celia Garrison

Spouse(s): Mary Garrett

Children(s): Francis Cowan, Nicholas Cowen, James Cowan, Miles Cowan, Pinkney Cowan, Temperance Cowan, Jane Cowan, Nancy Cowan

In 1788, James H Cowan entered the world in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA, born to David Cowan And Celia Jenny Garrison. In 1836, James H Cowan resided in Houstons Store, Morgan, Alabama. James H Cowan married Mary Frances Garrett, and had children including Francis Emaline Cowan, James Cowan, Jane Cowan, Miles Cowan, Nancy Cowan, Nicholas Garrett Cowen, Pinkney Cowan, Temperance Caroline Cowan. James H Cowan passed away in 1839 in Marshall County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1788, James H Cowan entered the world in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA, born to David Cowan And Celia Jenny Garrison.
  • In 1836, James H Cowan resided in Houstons Store, Morgan, Alabama.
  • James H Cowan married Mary Frances Garrett, and had children including Francis Emaline Cowan, James Cowan, Jane Cowan, Miles Cowan, Nancy Cowan, Nicholas Garrett Cowen, Pinkney Cowan, Temperance Caroline Cowan.
  • James H Cowan passed away in 1839 in Marshall County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Cowan
1755–1826
Birth Location: Virginia
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Celia Garrison
1764–1814
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Mary Garrett
1792–1850
Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Francis Cowan
1837–
Birth Location: Alabama, Alabama, USA
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Nicholas Cowen
1817–1870
Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
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James Cowan
1825–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Miles Cowan
1832–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Pinkney Cowan
1834–
Birth Location: –
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Temperance Cowan
1837–1907
Birth Location: Blount County, Alabama, USA
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Jane Cowan
1818–1868
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Nancy Cowan
1824–1889
Birth Location: South Carolina
NC

James Cowan's Ancestors

Self
James Cowan
1788–1839
Birth Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Parents
David Cowan
1755–1826
Virginia
Celia (Jenny) Garrison
1764–1814
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Cowan's Descendants

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James (H) Cowan (1 Jan 1788–27 Jan 1839) m. Mary (Frances) Garrett (1792–1850)
  1. 1. Francis (Emaline) Cowan 1837– m. John Ricketts 1838–
    1. 1. Tempy (Joana) Ricketts 1866–
    2. 2. Mary (E.) Ricketts 1872–
    3. 3. Oliver (H.) Ricketts 1877–
  2. 2. Nicholas (Garrett) Cowen 1817–1870
  3. 3. James Cowan 1825– m. Margarett Cowan 1825–
    1. 1. John Cowan 1848–
    2. 2. Mary Cowan 1849–
    3. 3. William Cowan 1851–
    4. 4. Nancy Cowan 1854–
    5. 5. Eliza Cowan 1855–
    6. 6. James Cowan 1858–
    7. 7. Celia Cowan 1860–
  4. 4. Miles Cowan 1832–
  5. 5. Pinkney Cowan 1834–
  6. 6. Temperance (Caroline) Cowan 1837–1907 m. William (Greene) Smith 1809–1889
    1. 1. Lula (Rebecca) Smith 1872–1961 m. Frederick (Smith) Deck 1869–1925
      1. 1. Herman (Hoover) Deck 1898–1958 m. Edith (M) Williams 1913–1972
      2. 2. Leroy (Neville Deck) Sr 1899–1957 m. Kathleen Beard 1907–1975
        1. 1. Michael Deck 1925–2001 m. Helen Unk 1927–1988 m. Eva (Jackie) Housh 1928–1977
        2. 2. Patricia (Ann) Deck 1924–1992
        3. 3. Leroy (Neville Deck) Jr 1931–1980
      3. 3. William Deck 1903–
      4. 4. Irene (Fonville) Messer 1905–1999
      5. 5. Polly Taber 1911–1996
      6. 6. Cecil (Joy) Williams 1909–1993
    2. 2. William Smith 1864–
    3. 3. Tempie (Francis) Kilfoyle 1854–1921
  7. 7. Jane Cowan 1818–1868 m. Thomas (C) Wells 1822–1882
    1. 1. Pinkney (B) Wells 1848–1878
    2. 2. Garrett (C.) Wells 1849–1872
    3. 3. Joshua ((Hugh)) Wells 1851–1904
    4. 4. David (Jasper) Wells 1850–1922
    5. 5. Miles (F.) Wells 1852–1919
    6. 6. Montgomery (Gum) Wells 1854–1900
    7. 7. Tandy Wells 1855–
    8. 8. Tempa Wells 1856–
    9. 9. Violatta (Lanta) Wells 1859–1937
    10. 10. Martha (G) Wells 1860–1897 m. James (Louis) Desmond 1858–1938
      1. 1. Ida (Lee) Desmond 1880–1954 m. Emmit (Lindsay) Victor 1876–
        1. 1. Joel (Thomas) Victor 1902–
        2. 2. Wilson (L) Victor 1899–
        3. 3. Hazel Victor 1905–
        4. 4. Adell Victor 1907–
        5. 5. Lora Victor 1899–
      2. 2. Samuel (Mildred "Miles") Desmond 1892–1969
      3. 3. Maime (L) Desmond 1894–1920 m. Roy (W) Dodson 1893–
        1. 1. Kathryn Dodson 1917–1989
        2. 2. Barbara (Elizbeth) Dodson 1914–1965 m. Alva (Roy) Henry 1913–1996
      4. 4. Edna (Parthenia) Desmond 1895–1971
      5. 5. Robert (Franklin) Desmond 1898–1965
      6. 6. Katherine (Belle) Desmond 1882–1956 m. Charles (B) Alexander 1875–1945
        1. 1. Thelma (D) Alexander 1903–1957
        2. 2. Reginald (Charles) Alexander 1905–1965 m. Dorothy (M) Harbison 1915–1987
      7. 7. Thomas (Lewis) Desmond 1883–1955
      8. 8. Chester (Arthur) Desmond 1891–1961
      9. 9. Jesse Desmond 1885–
      10. 10. William (Haywood) Desmond 1887–1936
      11. 11. Martha (Jane Dolly) Desmond 1889–1959 m. Ralph (Celestal) Ray 1891–1960
        1. 1. Alton (C) Ray 1916–1977
        2. 2. George (Desmond) Ray 1918–
        3. 3. Ruby (Augusta) Ray 1914–1992 m. Howard (A.) Yates 1914–1986
        4. 4. Louis (Charles) Ray 1922–1996 m. Nettie (Dee) Pearce 1925–2012
  8. 8. Nancy Cowan 1824–1889 m. John Higgins 1812–
    1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Higgins 1841–
    2. 2. James (H) Higgins 1844–
    3. 3. Rachael (F) Higgins 1847–
    4. 4. Amanda (A) Higgins 1852– m. Albert (H) McGee 1849–
      1. 1. Emma Megee 1870– m. Walter (T St) John 1869–
        1. 1. T (Albert St) John 1891–1933
        2. 2. Leela (St) John 1893–
      2. 2. Hugh (A. Mc) Gee 1872–
      3. 3. John (Henry) McGee 1874–1945 m. Bettie (L Mc) Gee 1877– m. Kate (L) Carter 1903–
        1. 1. Tildon (Howard) McGee 1898–1945 m. Plumer (Pearl) Matchum 1905–
        2. 2. Hugh (Herman) McGee 1900–1978 m. Lillie Gauntt 1904–1969
        3. 3. Elbert (H) McGee 1902–1941
        4. 4. Claude McGee 1904–1976 m. Onnie (May) Long 1919–1980
        5. 5. L (H Mc) Gee 1910–
        6. 6. Hazel Mcgee 1923–
        7. 7. Hellen Mcgee 1926–
        8. 8. Harry (Ray) McGee 1929–2003
      4. 4. Eller (S. Mc) Gee 1875–
      5. 5. William (J. Mc) Gee 1876–
      6. 6. Albert (H) McGee 1879–
      7. 7. Tempy (S) McGee 1879–
      8. 8. Oliver (G) McGee 1887–
      9. 9. Bessie (Pearl) Richardson 1891–1989
    5. 5. Clinton Higgins 1859–
    6. 6. Price Higgins 1862–
    7. 7. Jason (P) Higgins 1866–

James Cowan's Timeline

3 Records

1788
1 Jan 1788
Birth of James H Cowan in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1836
18 Mar 1836
Age 48
James H Cowan resided here in Houstons Store, Morgan, Alabama
Houstons Store, Morgan, Alabama
1839
27 Jan 1839
Age 51
Death of James H Cowan in Marshall County, Alabama, USA
Marshall County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1788
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1836
    Event Place: Houstons Store, Morgan, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1839
    Event Place: Marshall County, Alabama, USA
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