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Janet Cowan 1871–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1871

Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire

Death Date: 17 Jun 1930

Death Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Father: John Cowan

Mother: Mary Little

Spouse(s): Joseph 2nd

Children(s): Janet Bell, Mary Bell, Catherine Bell, Thomas Bell, Minnie Bell, Ella Bell

In 1871, Janet Cowan entered the world in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, born to John Cowan And Mary Little. In 1881, Janet Cowan resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In 1891, Janet Cowan resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Janet Cowan married Joseph Bell 2Nd, and had children including Catherine Kitty Irving Bell, Ella Cowan Bell, Janet Bell, Mary Little Bell, Minnie Cowan Bell, Thomas Bell. Janet Cowan passed away in 1930 in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Janet Cowan entered the world in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, born to John Cowan And Mary Little.
  • In 1881, Janet Cowan resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • In 1891, Janet Cowan resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • Janet Cowan married Joseph Bell 2Nd, and had children including Catherine Kitty Irving Bell, Ella Cowan Bell, Janet Bell, Mary Little Bell, Minnie Cowan Bell, Thomas Bell.
  • Janet Cowan passed away in 1930 in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cowan
1831–1916
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
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Mary Little
1836–1895
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
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Spouses(s)

Joseph 2nd
1867–1948
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
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Children(s)

Janet Bell
1908–1964
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
JB
Mary Bell
1893–1983
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
MB
Catherine Bell
1896–1990
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
CB
Thomas Bell
1896–1957
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Minnie Bell
1898–1967
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
MB
Ella Bell
1902–1984
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
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Janet Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Janet Cowan
1871–1930
Birth Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
Parents
John Cowan
1831–1916
Langholm, Dumfriesshire
Mary Little
1836–1895
Langholm, Dumfriesshire
Grandparents
John Cowan
1785–1860
Hutton and Corrie, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Janet Bell
1793–1844
Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
George Little
1796–1882
Canonbie, Dumfries
Helen Reid
1802–1864
Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Cowan
1760–1831
Jean Kerr
1764–1827
Walter Bell
1770–
Brigit Brow
1770–
Thomas Little
1771–
Margaret Irving
1775–1831
James Reid
1773–1845
Janet Armstrong
1776–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Cowan
1730–
Elizabeth Swan
1726–1799
Walter Bell
1732–1793
Mary Johnston
1739–1804
James Brow
1723–1780
Grizel Irving
1726–1771
John Little
1732–1793
Mary Johnstone
1732–1820
Francis Armstrong
1743–
Elizabeth Elliott
1745–
Helen Reid
1750–
William Armstrong
1750–1823
Margaret Carruthers
1751–1801

Janet Cowan's Descendants

1.
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Janet Cowan (8 Apr 1871–17 Jun 1930) m. Joseph (Bell) 2nd (20 Jul 1867–12 Apr 1948)
  1. 1. Janet Bell 1908–1964 m. David (Archibald Armstrong Bell) 8th 1901–1994
    1. 1. William (Park) Bell 1935–2020 m. Carol (Fisher) Leckie 1940–2004
    2. 2. Helen Bell 1943–2018 m. Arthur (Wylie) Irving 1943–2021
  2. 2. Mary (Little) Bell 1893–1983 m. John (Pryce (Jack)) Randell 1903–1980
  3. 3. Catherine ((Kitty) Irving) Bell 1896–1990
  4. 4. Thomas Bell 1896–1957 m. Mary (Ferguson) Nelson –1980
    1. 1. Margaret (Moffat (Peggy)) Bell 1920–1998 m. Jeffrey Sunderland 1923–1994
  5. 5. Minnie (Cowan) Bell 1898–1967 m. Wilfred (Edwin) Rothwell 1880–1955
  6. 6. Ella (Cowan) Bell 1902–1984 m. Willmott ((Bill)) Rawlings 1900–1966

Janet Cowan's Timeline

8 Records

1871
8 Apr 1871
Birth of Janet Cowan in Langholm, Dumfriesshire
Langholm, Dumfriesshire
1881
1881
Age 10
Janet Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 20
Janet Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 30
Janet Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 30
Janet Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1915
1915
Age 44
Janet Cowan resided here in 36 Birkenshaw Street, Dennistown Glasgow
36 Birkenshaw Street, Dennistown Glasgow
1930
14 Jun 1930
Age 59
Death of Janet Cowan in Langholm
Langholm
1930
17 Jun 1930
Age 59
Burial of Janet Cowan in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1871
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census
    [2] 1901 Scotland Census
    [3] 1881 Scotland Census
    [4] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [5] England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland; Dumfries and Galloway Burial Registers

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: 36 Birkenshaw Street, Dennistown Glasgow
    Record Source: British Army WWI Service Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Langholm
    Record Source: England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland; Dumfries and Galloway Burial Registers

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
    Record Source: England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland; Dumfries and Galloway Burial Registers
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