YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Cowgill 1820–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Sep 1820

Birth Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 12 Apr 1892

Death Location: Bradford, Metropolitan Borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England

Father: Brian (Watkinson\Langford)

Mother: Hannah (Cowgill)

Spouse(s): Jane (Cowgill), Harriett Cowgill

Children(s): Brian (Hodgson), William Cowgill, Sarah (Ingleby)

William Cowgill was born in 1820 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, the child of Brian Cowgill Watkinson Langford And Hannah Watkinson Cowgill. William Cowgill married Harriett Cowgill, Jane Bollans Cowgill, and had children including Brian Bollans Hird Cowgill Hodgson, Sarah Ellen Bollans Ingleby Ingleby, William Brian Cowgill. William Cowgill passed away in 1892 in Bradford, Metropolitan Borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

Find more search results for William Cowgill
WC

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:
A
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

  • William Cowgill was born in 1820 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, the child of Brian Cowgill Watkinson Langford And Hannah Watkinson Cowgill.
  • William Cowgill married Harriett Cowgill, Jane Bollans Cowgill, and had children including Brian Bollans Hird Cowgill Hodgson, Sarah Ellen Bollans Ingleby Ingleby, William Brian Cowgill.
  • William Cowgill passed away in 1892 in Bradford, Metropolitan Borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Brian (Watkinson\Langford)
1796–1874
Birth Location: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire, England
B(
Hannah (Cowgill)
1795–1841
Birth Location: West, Yorkshire, , England
H(

Spouses(s)

Jane (Cowgill)
1823–1859
Birth Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
J(
Harriett Cowgill
1814–
Birth Location: Manningham, Yorkshire, England
HC

Children(s)

Brian (Hodgson)
1854–1913
Birth Location: Manningham, Yorkshire, West Riding
B(
William Cowgill
1849–1850
Birth Location: –
WC
Sarah (Ingleby)
1847–1915
Birth Location: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
S(

William Cowgill's Ancestors

Self
William Cowgill
1820–1892
Birth Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Brian Cowgill (Watkinson\Langford)
1796–1874
Barnoldswick, Yorkshire, England
Hannah (Watkinson) (Cowgill)
1795–1841
West, Yorkshire, , England
Grandparents
William (Cowgill) (Sharp)
1748–1823
Colne, Lancashire, England
Mary (Sharp) (Cowgill)
–1811
Lancashire, England
George (Watkinson) (Hunter)
1767–1824
Fewston, Yorkshire
Sarah (Hunter) (Watkinson)
1767–1827
Harewood, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Cowgill's Descendants

1.
WC
William Cowgill (30 Sep 1820–12 Apr 1892) m. Jane (Bollans) (Cowgill) (abt 1823–7 May 1859) m. Harriett Cowgill (1814–)
  1. 1. Brian (Bollans Hird Cowgill) (Hodgson) 1854–1913 m. Eliza (Jane Hodgson) (Cowgill) 1854–
    1. 1. William (Brian) Cowgill 1882–1941
    2. 2. Helen Cowgill 1879–
    3. 3. William (Edward) Cowgill 1877–1878
  2. 2. William (Brian) Cowgill 1849–1850
  3. 3. Sarah (Ellen Bollans Ingleby) (Ingleby) 1847–1915 m. Robert (Harker Ingleby) (Cowgill) 1847–1922
    1. 1. Mabel Ingleby 1869–1962
    2. 2. William Ingleby 1871–
    3. 3. Edward Ingleby 1872–1940
    4. 4. Allan Ingleby 1874–1900

William Cowgill's Timeline

10 Records

1820
30 Sep 1820
Birth of William Cowgill in Manningham, Yorkshire, England
Manningham, Yorkshire, England
1820
30 Sep 1820
Birth of William Cowgill in Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
1820
3 Nov 1820
William Cowgill was baptized in Bradford,York,England
Bradford,York,England
1847
July 1847
Age 27
William Cowgill was married in Bradford, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
Bradford, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
1851
1851
Age 31
William Cowgill resided here in Bradford, Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Bradford, Bradford, Yorkshire, England
1861
1861
Age 41
William Cowgill resided here in Bradford, Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Bradford, Bradford, Yorkshire, England
1871
1871
Age 51
William Cowgill resided here in Bradford, Christchurch, Yorkshire, England
Bradford, Christchurch, Yorkshire, England
1881
1881
Age 61
William Cowgill resided here in Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
1892
12 Apr 1892
Age 72
Death of William Cowgill in Bradford, Yorkshire West Riding
Bradford, Yorkshire West Riding
1892
23 Aug 1892
Age 72
William Cowgill - Probate in Wakefield
Wakefield

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1820
    Event Place: Manningham, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1820
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1820
    Event Place: Bradford,York,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: July 1847
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Bradford, Bradford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2308; Folio: 19; Page: 30; GSU roll: 87520-87521

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bradford, Bradford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3322; Folio: 104; Page: 26; GSU roll: 543113

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Bradford, Christchurch, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4463; Folio: 27; Page: 4; GSU roll: 848464

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4451; Folio: 23; Page: 8; GSU roll: 1342064

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1892
    Event Place: Bradford, Metropolitan Borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: Findagrave, William Cowgill 12 Apr 1892

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1892
    Event Place: Bradford, Yorkshire West Riding
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bradford, Metropolitan Borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1892
    Event Place: Wakefield
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
Find more search results for William Cowgill

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