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Margaret Minerva Rea 1848–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1848

Birth Location: GA

Death Date: AFT 1885

Death Location: Parker County, Texas, USA

Father: George Rea

Mother: Hannah Stilwell

Spouse(s): David Cousar

Children(s): Albert Cowsar

In 1848, Margaret Minerva Rea entered the world in GA, born to George Washington Rea And Hannah C Stilwell. In 1860, Margaret Minerva Rea resided in Township 11 Range 14, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA. In 1870, Margaret Minerva Rea resided in Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi, United States. Margaret Minerva Rea married David Alexander Cousar, and had children including Albert Horatio Cowsar. Margaret Minerva Rea passed away in 1885 in Parker County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Margaret Minerva Rea entered the world in GA, born to George Washington Rea And Hannah C Stilwell.
  • In 1860, Margaret Minerva Rea resided in Township 11 Range 14, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1870, Margaret Minerva Rea resided in Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi, United States.
  • Margaret Minerva Rea married David Alexander Cousar, and had children including Albert Horatio Cowsar.
  • Margaret Minerva Rea passed away in 1885 in Parker County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Rea
1807–1868
Birth Location: New Providence, Mecklenburg Co., NC
GR
Hannah Stilwell
1810–1867
Birth Location: New Providence, Mecklenburg Co., NC
HS

Spouses(s)

David Cousar
1840–1906
Birth Location: Gwinnett, Georgia, United States
DC

Children(s)

Albert Cowsar
1868–1952
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Neshoba Co., MS
AC

Margaret Rea's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Rea
1848–1885
Birth Place: GA
Parents
George Washington Rea
1807–1868
New Providence, Mecklenburg Co., NC
Hannah (C.) Stilwell
1810–1867
New Providence, Mecklenburg Co., NC
Grandparents
David (Farmer) Rea
1757–1839
Colony, Laurel, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Jane) Berryhill
1761–1807
, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Elijah (Elias) Stilwell
1769–1846
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Houston
1773–1871
Monroe, Union, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Rea's Descendants

1.
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Margaret (Minerva) Rea (ABT 1848–AFT 1885) m. David (Alexander) Cousar (26 OCT 1840–10 APR 1906)
  1. 1. Albert (Horatio) Cowsar 1868–1952 m. Lue (Ella) Rogers 1869–1936
    1. 1. Myrtle (Lenar) Cowser 1903–1988 m. Clyde (Roosevelt) Fulkerson 1900–1975
      1. 1. Betty (Joe) Fulkerson 1927– m. Claude (Elmer) Palmer 1926–2013
        1. 1. Donald (Edward) Palmer 1946–2018
        2. 2. Jeffrey (Michael) Palmer 1948–1974
        3. 3. Beverly (Ann) Palmer 1950–2004
      2. 2. Donald (Howard) Fulkerson 1922–1992 m. Winona Wagner 1924–2010
      3. 3. Marquetta Fulkerson 1924–
    2. 2. Thelma (Faye) Cowsar 1907–1965 m. Cero (Gordy) Perry 1903–1974
    3. 3. Louis (W) Cowsar 1913–1973
    4. 4. Clint (Acle) Cowsar 1892–1955
    5. 5. Arthur (P) Cowsar 1891–1956 m. Hettie (Louvenia) Harris 1903–1982

Margaret Rea's Timeline

4 Records

1848
ABT 1848
Birth of Margaret Minerva Rea in GA
GA
1860
1860
Age 12
Margaret Minerva Rea resided here in Township 11 Range 14, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
Township 11 Range 14, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Margaret Minerva Rea resided here in Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi, United States
Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi, United States
1885
AFT 1885
Age 37
Death of Margaret Minerva Rea in TX
TX

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1848
    Event Place: GA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: M593_741; Page: 313B; Image: 633; Family History Library Film: 552240
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 11 Range 14, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_588; Page: 644; Image: 120; Family History Library Film: 803588
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 11 Range 14, Neshoba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 11 Range 14, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_588; Page: 644; Image: 120; Family History Library Film: 803588

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: M593_741; Page: 313B; Image: 633; Family History Library Film: 552240

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Neshoba, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 2, Neshoba, Mississippi; Roll: M593_741; Page: 313B; Image: 633; Family History Library Film: 552240

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: AFT 1885
    Event Place: TX
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Parker County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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