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Stephen Cowan 1825–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1825

Birth Location: Alabama, United States

Death Date: 11 Oct 1907

Death Location: Brush Hill, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Riley Cowan

Mother: Phoebe Acree

Spouse(s): Emeline Jackson

Children(s): Jackson Cowan, Delany Cowan, Marion Cowan, Catherine Cowan, James Cowan, Polly Cowan, William Cowan

In 1825, Stephen Cowan entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to Riley Cowan And Phoebe Acree. In 1850, Stephen Cowan resided in Piney, Johnson, Arkansas. In 1860, Stephen Cowan resided in Martin, Pope, Arkansas, United States. Stephen Cowan married Emeline Jackson, and had children including Catherine Cowan, Delany A Cowan, Jackson Cowan, James Cowan, Marion Cowan, Polly Cowan, William Riley Cowan. Stephen Cowan passed away in 1907 in Brush Hill, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1825, Stephen Cowan entered the world in Alabama, United States, born to Riley Cowan And Phoebe Acree.
  • In 1850, Stephen Cowan resided in Piney, Johnson, Arkansas.
  • In 1860, Stephen Cowan resided in Martin, Pope, Arkansas, United States.
  • Stephen Cowan married Emeline Jackson, and had children including Catherine Cowan, Delany A Cowan, Jackson Cowan, James Cowan, Marion Cowan, Polly Cowan, William Riley Cowan.
  • Stephen Cowan passed away in 1907 in Brush Hill, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Stephen Cowan's Ancestors

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Stephen Cowan
1825–1907
Birth Place: Alabama, United States
Parents
Riley Cowan
1803–1887
Monroe, Knox, Tennessee, United States
Phoebe Acree
1804–1886
Kentucky, United States,
Grandparents
Samuel Cowan
1779–1835
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Margaret) Keith
1778–1849
Bedford Co, VA
William Acre
1752–1833
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Phoebe
1756–1820
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Cowan
1750–1790
Jane Walker
1741–1802
Simon Acre
1700–1749
mary smith
1697–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cowan
1720–1755
Issobel Burgess
1722–
Simon AKERS
1668–1722
Sarah FURMAN
1681–1695
Heinrich Smith
1672–

Stephen Cowan's Descendants

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Stephen Cowan (7 Mar 1825–11 Oct 1907) m. Emeline Jackson (1830–)
  1. 1. Jackson Cowan 1848–
  2. 2. Delany (A) Cowan 1849–
  3. 3. Marion Cowan 1858–
  4. 4. Catherine Cowan 1845–1851
  5. 5. James Cowan 1858–1862
  6. 6. Polly Cowan 1857–
  7. 7. William (Riley) Cowan 1855–1935

Stephen Cowan's Timeline

5 Records

1825
7 Mar 1825
Birth of Stephen Cowan in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 25
Stephen Cowan resided here in Piney, Johnson, Arkansas
Piney, Johnson, Arkansas
1860
1860
Age 35
Stephen Cowan resided here in Martin, Pope, Arkansas, United States
Martin, Pope, Arkansas, United States
1870
1870
Age 45
Stephen Cowan resided here in Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas, United States
Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas, United States
1907
11 Oct 1907
Age 82
Death of Stephen Cowan in Fallsville, Newton, Arkansas, United States
Fallsville, Newton, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1825
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1823; Birth state: TN
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 103B; Image: 208; Family History Library Film: 545556
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Martin, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: M653_48; Page: 820; Image: 290; Family History Library Film: 803048
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Piney, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 147B; Image: 299
    [7] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Piney, Johnson, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Piney, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 147B; Image: 299

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Martin, Pope, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Martin, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: M653_48; Page: 820; Image: 290; Family History Library Film: 803048

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Spadra, Johnson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_57; Page: 103B; Image: 208; Family History Library Film: 545556

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1907
    Event Place: Fallsville, Newton, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brush Hill, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Oklahoma, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

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