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John Cowgill 1779–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Feb 1779

Birth Location: Fauquier, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1875

Death Location: Rappahannock, Virginia, United States

Father: John Cowgill

Mother: Susannah FARNSWORTH

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Corder

Children(s): Tacy Cogel

In 1779, John Cowgill entered the world in Fauquier, Virginia, United States, born to John Cowgill And Susannah Hannah Farnsworth. In 1840, John Cowgill resided in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States. In 1850, John Cowgill resided in Rappahannock County, VA. John Cowgill married Elizabeth Corder, and had children including Tacy Cogel. John Cowgill passed away in 1875 in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1779, John Cowgill entered the world in Fauquier, Virginia, United States, born to John Cowgill And Susannah Hannah Farnsworth.
  • In 1840, John Cowgill resided in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1850, John Cowgill resided in Rappahannock County, VA.
  • John Cowgill married Elizabeth Corder, and had children including Tacy Cogel.
  • John Cowgill passed away in 1875 in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Cowgill's Ancestors

Self
John Cowgill
1779–1875
Birth Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Cowgill
1748–1819
Newtown, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Susannah ((Hannah)) FARNSWORTH
1752–1815
Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Eleazer Cowgill
1710–1759
Middletown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Martha Payne
1722–1764
Nottingham, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Cowgill
1665–1731
Rachel Baker
1688–1720
Josiah Payne
1690–1752
Martha Sheppard
1692–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ralph Cowgill
1635–1682
Ellen Stackhouse
1636–1705
Josiah Payne
1662–
Sarah Whitnell
1666–

John Cowgill's Descendants

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John Cowgill (8 Feb 1779–1875) m. Elizabeth Corder (1788–1888)
  1. 1. Tacy Cogel 1830–1893 m. James (Bushrod) Sedwick 1828–1904
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzy") Sedwick 1855–1938 m. Samuel (R.) Clark 1854–1918
      1. 1. Tacy (Mary) Clark 1885–1952 m. Corry (Lee) Walton 1885–1963
        1. 1. Dorothy (Clare) Walton 1922–2018 m. Thomas (Andrew) Louden 1919–2015 m. Joe (Campbell) Earley 1920–1945
        2. 2. Christine (Elizabeth) Walton 1916–1982
        3. 3. Robert (C) Walton 1920–1970
      2. 2. Hester Clark 1876–1967 m. L.A. Bitterman 1876–1930
      3. 3. Lillie Clark 1878–1926 m. Thomas (Hines) Clark 1875–1943
      4. 4. Conrad Clark 1880–1953
      5. 5. James Clark 1887–
      6. 6. Cheatumn (Frank) Clark 1890–1942

John Cowgill's Timeline

6 Records

1779
8 Feb 1779
Birth of John Cowgill in Fauquier, Virginia, United States
Fauquier, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 61
John Cowgill resided here in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 71
John Cowgill resided here in Rappahannock County, VA
Rappahannock County, VA
1850
1850
Age 71
John Cowgill resided here in Rappahannock, Virginia
Rappahannock, Virginia
1850
21 Sep 1850
Age 71
John Cowgill resided here in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
1875
1875
Age 96
Death of John Cowgill in Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
Rappahannock, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1779
    Event Place: Fauquier, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 110A; Image: .
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Rappahannock, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rappahannock County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rappahannock, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1850
    Event Place: Rappahannock, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Rappahannock, Virginia, United States

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