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John Alexander Cowan 1868–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1868

Birth Location: Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 27 Apr 1939

Death Location: Hillsdale, Petrolia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada

Father: William Cowan

Mother: Ellen Whitcraft

Spouse(s): Catherine Osborne, Sarah Smith

Children(s): Maude Cowan, Elvie Cowan, Marion Cowan, Flossie Cowan, Gertrude Cowan, Mary Cowan, John Cowan, Anges Cowan, Alexander Cowan

In 1868, John Alexander Cowan entered the world in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada, born to William Cowan And Ellen Whitcraft. In 1871, John Alexander Cowan resided in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada. John Alexander Cowan married Catherine Osborne, Sarah Louisa Smith, and had children including Alexander James Cowan, Anges Louisa Cowan, Elvie Ellen Levina Cowan, Flossie Alberta Cowan, Gertrude Catherine Cowan, John Henry Harry Cowan, Marion Eva Cowan, Mary Cowan, Maude Evert May Cowan. John Alexander Cowan passed away in 1939 in Hillsdale, Petrolia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1868, John Alexander Cowan entered the world in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada, born to William Cowan And Ellen Whitcraft.
  • In 1871, John Alexander Cowan resided in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.
  • John Alexander Cowan married Catherine Osborne, Sarah Louisa Smith, and had children including Alexander James Cowan, Anges Louisa Cowan, Elvie Ellen Levina Cowan, Flossie Alberta Cowan, Gertrude Catherine Cowan, John Henry Harry Cowan, Marion Eva Cowan, Mary Cowan, Maude Evert May Cowan.
  • John Alexander Cowan passed away in 1939 in Hillsdale, Petrolia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cowan
1831–1912
Birth Location: Armagh Ireland
WC
Ellen Whitcraft
1831–1923
Birth Location: Bryanlitter, Clontibret, Monaghan Ireland
EW

Spouses(s)

Catherine Osborne
1878–1955
Birth Location: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
CO
Sarah Smith
1868–1895
Birth Location: North Dorchester Twsp, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada
SS

Children(s)

Maude Cowan
–1895
Birth Location: Weidman, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
MC
Elvie Cowan
1888–1954
Birth Location: Alvinston, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
EC
Marion Cowan
1909–1910
Birth Location: Petrolia, Enniskillen, Township, Ontario, Canada
MC
Flossie Cowan
1891–1976
Birth Location: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
FC
Gertrude Cowan
1918–2000
Birth Location: Enniskillen, Township, Ontario, Canada
GC
Mary Cowan
1916–2007
Birth Location: Enniskillen, Township, Ontario, Canada
MC
John Cowan
1907–1980
Birth Location: Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
JC
Anges Cowan
1905–1987
Birth Location: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
AC
Alexander Cowan
1901–1975
Birth Location: Petrolia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
AC

John Cowan's Ancestors

Self
John Cowan
1868–1939
Birth Place: Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Parents
William Cowan
1831–1912
Armagh Ireland
Ellen Whitcraft
1831–1923
Bryanlitter, Clontibret, Monaghan Ireland
Grandparents
John Cowan
1798–1866
Armagh Ireland
Mitchel
1804–1900
Armagh Ireland
Henry Whitcraft
1804–1880
Clontibret, Monaghan, Ireland
Elizabeth Leathem
1806–1880
Clontibret, Monaghan, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Francis Mitchell
1780–
Henry Whitcraft
1775–1849
Elizabeth Kennedy
1785–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Whitcraft
1740–1830
Margaret Cowan
1740–1790

John Cowan's Descendants

1.
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John (Alexander) Cowan (14 Sep 1868–27 Apr 1939) m. Catherine Osborne (09 Aug 1878–17 Dec 1955) m. Sarah (Louisa) Smith (1868–14 Apr 1895)
  1. 1. Maude (Evert May) Cowan –1895
  2. 2. Elvie (Ellen Levina) Cowan 1888–1954 m. William (John) Bailey 1879–1939
    1. 1. Earnest Evans 1904–1917
    2. 2. Sherman Bailey 1924–2011
    3. 3. Ernest Bailey 1918–1984 m. Ruth Ohara 1921–1987
    4. 4. Gerald Bailey 1927–2016 m. Ethel (Marie) Anderson 1928–1993
      1. 1. Susan (Diane) Bailey 1949–2006 m. Gerald (Ralph) Pugh 1946–2012
    5. 5. Robert (John) Bailey 1922–1980 m. Laura (Roberta) Randall –2011
      1. 1. Carmen (Gerald) Bailey 1944–1944
    6. 6. Ross (Manders) Bailey 1920–1981 m. Vendola (Elva) Stevenson 1927–1995
      1. 1. Leonard (Ross) Bailey 1947–2016
    7. 7. Elsie (Ellen) Bailey 1916–2004 m. Robert (James) Welch 1916–1990
    8. 8. Lyle (Emmerson) Bailey 1914–1989 m. Louise (Marveline) Smith 1923–2020
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen Jane) Bailey 1945–2025
    9. 9. Vivian Bailey 1913–1981 m. John (Manfred "Jack") Britney 1913–1988
      1. 1. Robert (Ross) Britney 1937–1994
      2. 2. John (Bailey) Britney 1936–1985
    10. 10. Harold Bailey 1911–1967 m. Beatrice (Chelta) Brandon 1916–2003
      1. 1. Marilyn (Elaine) Bailey 1939–2017
  3. 3. Marion (Eva) Cowan 1909–1910
  4. 4. Flossie (Alberta) Cowan 1891–1976 m. Herbert (Wesley) Smith 1891–1985
    1. 1. Hazel (Alice) Smith 1917–2003 m. Aaron Kew 1918–1988
      1. 1. Aaron Kew 1941–1941
    2. 2. Herbert (Clifford) Smith 1915–1915
    3. 3. Raymond (Allen) Smith 1922–1998
  5. 5. Gertrude (Catherine) Cowan 1918–2000 m. Orval (Alexander) Gould 1912–1970
  6. 6. Mary Cowan 1916–2007 m. Burt 1909–1970
    1. 1. Gerald (Albert) Goudie 1943–2012
  7. 7. John (Henry "Harry") Cowan 1907–1980
  8. 8. Anges (Louisa) Cowan 1905–1987
  9. 9. Alexander (James) Cowan 1901–1975 m. Mary (Ellen Christine) Graham 1912–1994
    1. 1. Alexander (James) Cowan 1931–2013 m. Mildred (Mary) Luckasavitch 1935–2024

John Cowan's Timeline

11 Records

1868
14 Sep 1868
Birth of John Alexander Cowan in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
1871
1871
Age 3
John Alexander Cowan resided here in Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 13
John Alexander Cowan resided here in Enniskillen, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Enniskillen, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
1895
BEF 1895
Age 27
John Alexander Cowan was employed in Weidman stave mill making barrels
Weidman stave mill making barrels
1895
BET 1895 AND 1938
Age 27
John Alexander Cowan resided here in North Street
North Street
1901
1901
Age 33
John Alexander Cowan resided here in Petrolia (TownVille), Lambton (Eastest), Ontario, Canada
Petrolia (Town/Ville), Lambton (East/est), Ontario, Canada
1911
1911
Age 43
John Alexander Cowan resided here in Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Lambton, Ontario, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 53
John Alexander Cowan resided here in Town of Petrolia, Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
Town of Petrolia, Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
1931
1931
Age 63
John Alexander Cowan resided here in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
1935
1935
Age 67
John Alexander Cowan resided here in Lambton; Kent, Ontario, Canada
Lambton; Kent, Ontario, Canada
1939
27 Apr 1939
Age 71
Death of John Alexander Cowan in Petrolia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Petrolia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1868
    Event Place: Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Enniskillen, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C_13277; Page: 83; Family No: 391
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Brooke, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C-9895; Page: 58; Family No: 195
    [3] 1901 Census of Canada
    [4] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS 935; Series: M047449; Reel: 625
    [5] 1911 Census of Canada
    [6] 1921 Census of Canada
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 69; Film Description: 1900 Macomb-1900 Washtenaw
    [8] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [9] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [10] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27274; Census Place: Lambton East, Ontario, Canada; Page Number: 11
    [11] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 SEP 1867
    Event Place: 1901 Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Brooke Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Brooke, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C-9895; Page: 58; Family No: 195

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Enniskillen, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Enniskillen, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C_13277; Page: 83; Family No: 391

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: BEF 1895
    Event Place: Weidman stave mill making barrels

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1895 AND 1927
    Event Place: Newel Healy Ash Company, owner turn wood ash to soap sold 1927

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: BET 1895 AND 1938
    Event Place: North Street

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Petrolia (TownVille), Lambton (Eastest), Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Town of Petrolia, Lambton East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1927 AND 1939
    Event Place: Service Station in the Normandy block, Petrolia partnership with son Alex

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27274; Census Place: Lambton East, Ontario, Canada; Page Number: 11

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lambton; Kent, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Hillview Cemetery, Petrolia

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Jack

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Marriage 006 148-88

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Brick maker

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Petrolia's Fire Brigade

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ontario
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 69; Film Description: 1900 Macomb-1900 Washtenaw

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1939
    Event Place: Petrolia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ontario, Canada Deaths, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Collection: MS 935; Series: M047449; Reel: 625
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hillsdale, Petrolia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Web: Canada, GenWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2011
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