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Marcus Newton Cowan 1895 – 1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 30 1895

Birth Location: Exile, Texas, USA

Death Date: 2 May 1965

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: John Cowan

Mother: Hannah ROBERTS

Spouse(s): Margaret Fairchild

Children(s): Doris Cowan, Viola Cowan

In 1895, Marcus Newton Cowan entered the world in Exile, Texas, USA, born to John W Cowan and Hannah "Anna" ROBERTS. In 1900, Marcus Newton Cowan resided in Justice Precincts 1 & 3, Edwards, Texas. In 1910, Marcus Newton Cowan resided in Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas. Marcus Newton Cowan married Margaret Octavia Fairchild, and had children including Doris Alora Cowan, Viola Lillian Cowan. Marcus Newton Cowan passed away in 1965 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Marcus Newton Cowan entered the world in Exile, Texas, USA, born to John W Cowan and Hannah "Anna" ROBERTS.
  • In 1900, Marcus Newton Cowan resided in Justice Precincts 1 & 3, Edwards, Texas.
  • In 1910, Marcus Newton Cowan resided in Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas.
  • Marcus Newton Cowan married Margaret Octavia Fairchild, and had children including Doris Alora Cowan, Viola Lillian Cowan.
  • Marcus Newton Cowan passed away in 1965 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cowan
1871 – 1938
Birth Location: Texas, United States
JC
Hannah ROBERTS
1875 –
Birth Location: Texas
HR

Spouses(s)

Margaret Fairchild
1900 – 1976
Birth Location: New Mexico
MF

Children(s)

Doris Cowan
1921 – 2014
Birth Location: El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
DC
Viola Cowan
1925 – 2022
Birth Location: El Paso, Texas
VC

Marcus Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Marcus Cowan
1895 – 1965
Birth Place: Exile, Texas, USA
Parents
John W Cowan
1871 – 1938
Texas, United States
Hannah ("Anna") ROBERTS
1875 –
Texas
Grandparents
Marcus ("Mark" Humphries) Cowan
1846 – 1939
Fayettville, Arkansas
Mary (Louise) Biggs
1851 – 1878
Texas, United States
John (Newton) ROBERTS
1837 – 1903
Missouri
Martha (Ellen) WEBB
1844 – 1923
Texas
Great-Grandparents
Champion Cowan
1805 – 1890
Elizabeth West
1820 – 1895
William WEBB
1818 – 1854
Elizabeth WALKER
1826 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Cowan
1760 – 1815
*Martha Evans
1762 – 1837
Samuel West
1796 – 1838
Ann Rankin
1800 – 1838

Marcus Cowan's Descendants

1.
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Marcus (Newton) Cowan (Nov 30 1895 – 2 May 1965) m. Margaret (Octavia) Fairchild (abt 1900 – 14 Mar 1976)
  1. 1. Doris (Alora) Cowan (23 Jul 1921 – 26 Feb 2014) m. Cecil (Clyde) Crenshaw (29 Jan 1917 – 28 Feb 1972) m. Wallace (Samuel) Hunter (2 Mar 1923 – 5 Apr 2001) m. George Eichermuller
    1. 1. DeWayne (Arlyn) Crenshaw (2 Oct 1948 – 3 Dec 2010) m. Eloise Vining
      1. 1. Sandra Crenshaw (22 Jun 1970 – ) m. Timothy (A) Lockman
      2. 2. Stephan Crenshaw
      3. 3. Adam Crenshaw
    2. 2. Lyllian Crenshaw
    3. 3. Christine (Louise) Hunter (13 Apr 1964 – )
  2. 2. Viola (Lillian) Cowan (12 Jan 1925 – 13 Feb 2022) m. Virgil (Leslie) Crenshaw (29 Aug 1920 – 16 Apr 1975) m. Ethan (Allison) Allen (13 Aug 1933 – 13 Nov 2012)
    1. 1. Raymond (Leslie) Crenshaw (14 Dec 1942 – 14 Dec 1942)
    2. 2. Dennis (Gene) Crenshaw (15 Dec 1943 – 09 Aug 2021) m. Betty (Jean) Silver (20 Oct 1946 – 12 Apr 1998)
      1. 1. Thomas (Wayne) Crenshaw (15 Feb 1968 – ) m. Holly (A) Williamson (16 Aug 1971 – ) m. Kristen Lomasney (1970 – ) m. Priscilla Day (7 Dec 1966 – )
        1. 1. Connor (William) Day (14 DEC 1999 – )
      2. 2. William (Allen) Crenshaw (24 May 1975 – 07 Feb 2025) m. Sheri
    3. 3. Tommy (Wayne) Crenshaw (10 Jul 1946 – 29 July 1993) m. Eunice (Mary) Crenshaw m. Sandra (Louise) Brookshire
    4. 4. Margaret (Ruth) Crenshaw (27 Jan 1948 – 26 Sep 1955)
    5. 5. Eunice (Lillian) Crenshaw (23 Aug 1949 – ) m. Woodrow (W) Amerson (12 Aug 1944 – ) m. William (Joseph "Jody") Sessions (17 Apr 1948 – )
      1. 1. Robert (Wayne) Amerson (30 Dec 1965 – )
      2. 2. Keith (Bryan Amerson) (Sessions) (29 Oct 1967 – )
      3. 3. Samantha (Lillian) Sessions (27 Oct 1980 – ) m. Jonathan (Russell) Duck
      4. 4. Josephine (Lynne' "Josi") Sessions (16 Jul 1982 – )
    6. 6. Mickey (Jim) Crenshaw (20 Jan 1952 – 09 Aug 1983) m. Jennifer (Rose) Cole (2 Dec 1952 – 6 Jul 2019) m. Esther (Wylene) Trammell (20 August 1953 – 18 May 2020)
      1. 1. Scott (Lamar) Crenshaw (13 Nov 1970 – )
      2. 2. Yvonne (Cherie) Crenshaw (23 OCT 1971 – ) m. David (Kirkland) Brazil m. Eric (Jason) Streeter (22 MAR 1974 – )
        1. 1. Mark (Todd) Brazil (16 SEP 1991 – )
        2. 2. Jason (Wayne) Streeter (21 JUL 1997 – )
        3. 3. Alexander (James) Streeter (28 DEC 1999 – )
      3. 3. Wylene (Desiree) Crenshaw (09 JUL 1977 – ) m. William Vanderzyden
      4. 4. Dennis (Gene LaRay) Crenshaw (01 SEP 1978 – ) m. Shannon (A) Waudby (abt 1980 – 27 Jul 2022)
        1. 1. Shade (LaRay Wayne) Crenshaw (14 JUL 2000 – )
      5. 5. Vanessa (Michelle) Crenshaw (12 SEP 1979 – )
    7. 7. Marcus (Lynn) Crenshaw (15 Nov 1954 – 28 May 2022) m. Mary (Ellen) Roth
      1. 1. Carl (Jared) Crenshaw (01 OCT 1980 – )

Marcus Cowan's Timeline

8 Records

1895
Nov 30 1895
Birth of Marcus Newton Cowan in Exile, Texas, USA
Exile, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
Marcus Newton Cowan resided here in Justice Precincts 1 & 3, Edwards, Texas
Justice Precincts 1 & 3, Edwards, Texas
1910
1910
Age 15
Marcus Newton Cowan resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas
1920
1920
Age 25
Marcus Newton Cowan resided here in El Paso Precinct 15, El Paso, Texas
El Paso Precinct 15, El Paso, Texas
1930
1930
Age 35
Marcus Newton Cowan resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Marcus Newton Cowan resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
1955
1955
Age 60
Marcus Newton Cowan resided here in Houston, Texas, USA
Houston, Texas, USA
1965
2 May 1965
Age 70
Death of Marcus Newton Cowan in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 30 1895
    Event Place: Exile, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: El Paso Precinct 15, El Paso, Texas; Roll: T625_1799; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: El Paso County, Texas; Roll: 1953278; Draft Board: 1.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas; Roll: T623_1629; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1977

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precincts 1 & 3, Edwards, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas; Roll: T623_1629; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Edwards, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: El Paso Precinct 15, El Paso, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: El Paso Precinct 15, El Paso, Texas; Roll: T625_1799; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: El Paso County, Texas; Roll: 1953278; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1965
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
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