YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan 1811–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1811

Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 6 Mar 1852

Death Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Francis Jr

Mother: Eleanor Clinkscales

Spouse(s): John Cowan

Children(s): Sophronia Pratt, Sarah Heath, William Cowan, Isaac Cowan, Martha Cowan, Lewis Cowan, Jane Seawright, Balinda Cowan

In 1811, Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan entered the world in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA, born to Francis Bucher Clinkscales Jr And Eleanor Elsey Clinkscales. Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan married John Cowan, and had children including Balinda V Cowan, Isaac Francis Cowan, Jane Eleanor Cowan Seawright, Lewis Francis Cowan, Martha Edna Cowan, Sarah Elizabeth Cowan Heath, Sophronia Caroline Cowan Pratt, William Tully Cowan. Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan passed away in 1852 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Sarah Cowan
SC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1811, Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan entered the world in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA, born to Francis Bucher Clinkscales Jr And Eleanor Elsey Clinkscales.
  • Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan married John Cowan, and had children including Balinda V Cowan, Isaac Francis Cowan, Jane Eleanor Cowan Seawright, Lewis Francis Cowan, Martha Edna Cowan, Sarah Elizabeth Cowan Heath, Sophronia Caroline Cowan Pratt, William Tully Cowan.
  • Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan passed away in 1852 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Jr
1786–1858
Birth Location: –
FJ
Eleanor Clinkscales
1791–1831
Birth Location: –
EC

Spouses(s)

John Cowan
1805–1874
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
JC

Children(s)

Sophronia Pratt
1835–1865
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
SP
Sarah Heath
1846–1901
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
SH
William Cowan
1845–1906
Birth Location: –
WC
Isaac Cowan
1830–1846
Birth Location: –
IC
Martha Cowan
1839–1840
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
MC
Lewis Cowan
1848–1854
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
LC
Jane Seawright
1834–1895
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
JS
Balinda Cowan
1837–1854
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
BC

Sarah Cowan's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Cowan
1811–1852
Birth Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Francis Bucher Clinkscales Jr
1786–1858
Eleanor (Elsey) Clinkscales
1791–1831
Grandparents
Ernest (Francis Colangelo) Clinkscales
1738–1838
Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland, USA
Mary (C) Carpenter
1733–1831
Maryland, United States
Sarah (Ann) Caldwell
1758–1826
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah Cowan's Descendants

1.
SC
Sarah (Brownlee Clinkscales) Cowan (9 Nov 1811–6 Mar 1852) m. John Cowan (16 Mar 1805–27 Dec 1874)
  1. 1. Sophronia (Caroline Cowan) Pratt 1835–1865 m. James (E) Pratt 1830–1911
    1. 1. Nina (Pratt) Carter 1863–1939 m. William (Archibald) Carter 1858–1903
      1. 1. James (Earl Carter) Sr 1894–1953 m. Bessie (Lillian Gordy) Carter 1898–1983
        1. 1. James Corter 1924–
        2. 2. Helen Carter 1926–
      2. 2. William (Alton) Carter 1888–1978 m. Annie (Laurie Gay) Carter 1896–
        1. 1. Donald Carter 1918–
        2. 2. Hugh Carter 1921–
      3. 3. Jeamette Lowery 1904–1984 m. Wade (H) Lowery 1903–
        1. 1. Nina (Lowery) Middleton 1922– m. Martin (Everett) Middleton 1923–1992
      4. 4. Ethel (Carter) Slappey 1887–1972
  2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth Cowan) Heath 1846–1901
  3. 3. William (Tully) Cowan 1845–1906
  4. 4. Isaac (Francis) Cowan 1830–1846
  5. 5. Martha (Edna) Cowan 1839–1840
  6. 6. Lewis (Francis) Cowan 1848–1854
  7. 7. Jane (Eleanor Cowan) Seawright 1834–1895 m. John (Newton) Seawright 1818–1904
    1. 1. Augustus (Foster) Seawright 1853–1925 m. Arabella (Cornelia Winn) Seawright 1858–1934
      1. 1. Robert (Clayton) Seawright 1886–1969
      2. 2. Clyde (Augustus) Seawright 1893–1957 m. Grace (Elizabeth Campbell) Seawright 1895–1975
      3. 3. Henry (Grady) Seawright 1891–1951 m. Ophelia (Adair Milam) Seawright 1895–1979
        1. 1. Preston (C) Milam 1924–
      4. 4. Rosa (Lee Seawright) Wells 1888–1967
      5. 5. Kenneth (Cowan) Seawright 1903–1988 m. Alma (Weir) Seawright 1905–
      6. 6. Herbert (Winn) Seawright 1883–1961
      7. 7. Eva (Rebecca Seawright) Dillon 1898–1981
      8. 8. Infant (Son) Seawright 1899–1899
      9. 9. Mary (Ellen Seawright) Wilson 1881–1971
      10. 10. Naomi (Eugenia Seawright) Burdette 1884–1918
    2. 2. Sallie Seawright 1856–
    3. 3. Lena Seawright 1863–
    4. 4. Fannie Seawright 1865–
    5. 5. Olivia Seawright 1867–
    6. 6. Carol (Floyd) Seawright 1867–1948 m. Margaret (Jane Simmons) Seawright 1866–1957
      1. 1. Carroll (Floyd) Seawright 1912–1981
    7. 7. Osier Seawright 1870–
    8. 8. Emma Seawright 1872–
    9. 9. D (Hollie) Searight 1875–1958 m. Margaret (Austin) Seawright 1876–1969
      1. 1. Miriam (Seawright) Hagan 1911–2004 m. Edward (Livingston "Livy") Hagan 1913–
      2. 2. Julia (E Seawright) McElreath 1900–2001
  8. 8. Balinda (V.) Cowan 1837–1854

Sarah Cowan's Timeline

2 Records

1811
9 Nov 1811
Birth of Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
1852
6 Mar 1852
Age 41
Death of Sarah Brownlee Clinkscales Cowan in Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1811
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Sarah Cowan

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE