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Robert Cowan 1868–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1868

Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Death Date: 16 Nov 1960

Death Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Father: John Cowan

Mother: Mary Little

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Johnstone

Children(s): Robert Cowan, John Cowan, David Cowan

The story of Robert Cowan began in 1868 in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland. In 1871, Robert Cowan resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In 1881, Robert Cowan resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Robert Cowan married Elizabeth Johnstone, and had children including David I Cowan, John W Cowan, Robert Cowan. Robert Cowan passed away in 1960 in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Cowan began in 1868 in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.
  • In 1871, Robert Cowan resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • In 1881, Robert Cowan resided in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  • Robert Cowan married Elizabeth Johnstone, and had children including David I Cowan, John W Cowan, Robert Cowan.
  • Robert Cowan passed away in 1960 in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Cowan
1831–1916
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
JC
Mary Little
1836–1895
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Johnstone
1869–1945
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
EJ

Children(s)

Robert Cowan
1906–1982
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
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John Cowan
1897–1981
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
JC
David Cowan
1900–
Birth Location: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
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Robert Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Robert Cowan
1868–1960
Birth Place: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Parents
John Cowan
1831–1916
Langholm, Dumfriesshire
Mary Little
1836–1895
Langholm, Dumfriesshire
Grandparents
John Cowan
1785–1860
Hutton and Corrie, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Janet Bell
1793–1844
Gretna, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
George Little
1796–1882
Canonbie, Dumfries
Helen Reid
1802–1864
Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Cowan
1760–1831
Jean Kerr
1764–1827
Walter Bell
1770–
Brigit Brow
1770–
Thomas Little
1771–
Margaret Irving
1775–1831
James Reid
1773–1845
Janet Armstrong
1776–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Cowan
1730–
Elizabeth Swan
1726–1799
Walter Bell
1732–1793
Mary Johnston
1739–1804
James Brow
1723–1780
Grizel Irving
1726–1771
John Little
1732–1793
Mary Johnstone
1732–1820
Francis Armstrong
1743–
Elizabeth Elliott
1745–
Helen Reid
1750–
William Armstrong
1750–1823
Margaret Carruthers
1751–1801

Robert Cowan's Descendants

1.
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Robert Cowan (21 Feb 1868–16 Nov 1960) m. Elizabeth Johnstone (29 Sep 1869–19 Apr 1945)
  1. 1. Robert Cowan 1906–1982
  2. 2. John (W) Cowan 1897–1981 m. Isabella Roddick 1897–1977
    1. 1. Elizabeth ((Betty)) Cowan 1920–2007
    2. 2. Charles ((Chay) Roddick) Cowan 1924–2005
  3. 3. David (I) Cowan 1900–

Robert Cowan's Timeline

9 Records

1868
21 Feb 1868
Birth of Robert Cowan in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 3
Robert Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 13
Robert Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 13
Robert Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 23
Robert Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 33
Robert Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
1911
1911
Age 43
Robert Cowan resided here in Langholm, Dumfriesshire
Langholm, Dumfriesshire
1960
13 Nov 1960
Age 92
Death of Robert Cowan in Hope Hospital Langholm
Hope Hospital Langholm
1960
16 Nov 1960
Age 92
Burial of Robert Cowan in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1868
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census
    [3] 1901 Scotland Census
    [4] 1881 Scotland Census
    [5] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [6] England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland; Dumfries and Galloway Burial Registers

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfriesshire

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1960
    Event Place: Hope Hospital Langholm
    Record Source: England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland; Dumfries and Galloway Burial Registers

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1960
    Event Place: Langholm, Dumfries-shire, Scotland
    Record Source: England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland; Dumfries and Galloway Burial Registers
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