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William Chamberlain Cowan 1872–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1872

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1942

Death Location: Liberty, MO

Father: Gideon Cowan

Mother: Amanda Bilbrey

Spouse(s): Josie Finley

Children(s): Shirley Cowan

In 1872, William Chamberlain Cowan entered the world in Tennessee, born to Gideon Cowan And Amanda Bilbrey. In 1880, William Chamberlain Cowan resided in District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, William Chamberlain Cowan resided in Rural, Clay, Missouri. William Chamberlain Cowan married Josie Eller Finley, and had children including Shirley V Cowan. William Chamberlain Cowan passed away in 1942 in Liberty, MO.

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Biography

  • In 1872, William Chamberlain Cowan entered the world in Tennessee, born to Gideon Cowan And Amanda Bilbrey.
  • In 1880, William Chamberlain Cowan resided in District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, William Chamberlain Cowan resided in Rural, Clay, Missouri.
  • William Chamberlain Cowan married Josie Eller Finley, and had children including Shirley V Cowan.
  • William Chamberlain Cowan passed away in 1942 in Liberty, MO.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Cowan's Ancestors

Self
William Cowan
1872–1942
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Gideon Cowan
1842–
Tennessee, USA
Amanda Bilbrey
1847–
Bledsoe Co., Tennessee
Grandparents
Thompson Cowan
1787–
Tennessee, USA
Sarah ("Sallie") Hardin
1800–
North Carolina, USA
Chamberlain Bilbrey
1827–1903
Miller Cemeter, Allons, TN.
Mary Jane
1829–1880
Miller Cemeter, Allons, TN.
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Cowan
1741–1798
Jane Thompson
1761–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cowan
1718–1803
James Thompson
1730–1759
Elizabeth Lyle
1734–1802

William Cowan's Descendants

1.
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William (Chamberlain) Cowan (Abt 1872–1942) m. Josie (Eller) Finley (Feb 1879–)
  1. 1. Shirley (V) Cowan 1912–

William Cowan's Timeline

5 Records

1872
Abt 1872
Birth of William Chamberlain Cowan in Tennessee
Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 8
William Chamberlain Cowan resided here in District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
William Chamberlain Cowan resided here in Rural, Clay, Missouri
Rural, Clay, Missouri
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
William Chamberlain Cowan resided here in Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
1942
1942
Age 70
Death of William Chamberlain Cowan in Liberty, MO
Liberty, MO

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1872
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T627_2097; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 24-26
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Family History Film: 1255259; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 045

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Family History Film: 1255259; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 045

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Clay, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T627_2097; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 24-26

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Clay, Missouri; Roll: T627_2097; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 24-26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Liberty, MO

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