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Jason Bigelow Cowan 1841–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8/15/1841

Birth Location: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 16 May 1910

Death Location: Madison County, Alabama, USA

Father: John Jr

Mother: Abigail Paige

Spouse(s): Sarah Schrimsher

Children(s):

In 1841, Jason Bigelow Cowan entered the world in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, born to John Cowan Jr And Abigail Bigelow Paige. In 1850, Jason Bigelow Cowan resided in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Jason Bigelow Cowan resided in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. Jason Bigelow Cowan married Sarah Katherine Kitty Schrimsher. Jason Bigelow Cowan passed away in 1910 in Madison County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Jason Bigelow Cowan entered the world in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA, born to John Cowan Jr And Abigail Bigelow Paige.
  • In 1850, Jason Bigelow Cowan resided in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Jason Bigelow Cowan resided in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Jason Bigelow Cowan married Sarah Katherine Kitty Schrimsher.
  • Jason Bigelow Cowan passed away in 1910 in Madison County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr
1813–1851
Birth Location: Pelham, Hampshire, MA
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Abigail Paige
1813–1909
Birth Location: probably Hardwick, MA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Schrimsher
1859–1907
Birth Location: Madison County, Alabama, USA
SS

Children(s)

Jason Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Jason Cowan
1841–1910
Birth Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Cowan Jr
1813–1851
Pelham, Hampshire, MA
Abigail (Bigelow) Paige
1813–1909
probably Hardwick, MA
Grandparents
John (Cowen) Sr
1786–1866
Pelham, Hampshire, MA
Susanna Hildreth
1784–
Westford, Middlesex, MA
Christopher (Bigelow) Paige
1785–1866
Hardwick, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Judith Bigelow
1782–1872
Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Jr
1760–1846
Mary Dunbar
1757–1843
Hezekiah Hildreth
1758–1809
Esther Parlin
1759–1789
Jesse Paige
1752–1818
Mary Brakenridge
1759–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1740–
Margaret Hunter
1740–1808
Josiah Dunbar
1725–1800
William Paige
1723–1790
Capt Brackenridge
1723–1807
Agnes Sinclair
1719–1789

Jason Cowan's Timeline

9 Records

1841
8/15/1841
Birth of Jason Bigelow Cowan in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1850
1850
Age 9
Jason Bigelow Cowan resided here in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Jason Bigelow Cowan resided here in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 22
Jason Bigelow Cowan resided here in Prescott, Massachusetts, United States
Prescott, Massachusetts, United States
1865
1865
Age 24
Jason Bigelow Cowan resided here in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Jason Bigelow Cowan resided here in Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1900
1900
Age 59
Jason Bigelow Cowan resided here in Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama
Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama
1910
16 May 1910
Age 69
Death of Jason Bigelow Cowan in Madison County, Alabama, USA
Madison County, Alabama, USA
1910
8 Sep 1910
Age 69
Jason Bigelow Cowan - Probate in Madison, Alabama, USA
Madison, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8151841
    Event Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
    [5] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_621; Page: 425B; Image: 395; Family History Library Film: 552120
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 28; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1240028
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_505; Page: 478; Image: 484; Family History Library Film: 803505
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_321; Page: 451B; Image: 411
    [10] Massachusetts, State Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_321; Page: 451B; Image: 411

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_505; Page: 478; Image: 484; Family History Library Film: 803505

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Prescott, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_621; Page: 425B; Image: 395; Family History Library Film: 552120

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hazel Green, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 28; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1240028

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1910
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Birmingham Times - 16 Sep 1910 - Page 4, Jason B Cowan Will Notice 16 Sep 1910

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Belchertown, Hampshire, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Prescott, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_621; Page: 425B; Image: 395; Family History Library Film: 552120

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Madison, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1853-1926; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Prescott, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Prescott, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1910
    Event Place: Madison County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59
    [3] Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1853-1926; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Alabama
    [4] Web: Alabama, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Obituary Index, 1819-2006

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1910
    Event Place: Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1853-1926; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Alabama
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