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William Frederick Cowling 1888–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1888

Birth Location: Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 1968

Death Location: Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Cowling

Mother: Tryphena Cory

Spouse(s): Ella Hughes

Children(s): William Cowling, Dorothy Cowling

In 1888, William Frederick Cowling entered the world in Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to William Frances Cowling And Tryphena Cory. In 1900, William Frederick Cowling resided in Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, William Frederick Cowling resided in Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. William Frederick Cowling married Ella Hughes, and had children including Dorothy E Cowling, William Robert Cowling. William Frederick Cowling passed away in 1968 in Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, William Frederick Cowling entered the world in Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to William Frances Cowling And Tryphena Cory.
  • In 1900, William Frederick Cowling resided in Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, William Frederick Cowling resided in Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Frederick Cowling married Ella Hughes, and had children including Dorothy E Cowling, William Robert Cowling.
  • William Frederick Cowling passed away in 1968 in Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cowling
1862–1934
Birth Location: St Teath England
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Tryphena Cory
1865–1951
Birth Location: Tintagel, Cornwall, England
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Spouses(s)

Ella Hughes
1887–1953
Birth Location: Bangor PA USA
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Children(s)

William Cowling
1909–1950
Birth Location: Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, USA
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Dorothy Cowling
1911–1998
Birth Location: Pen Argyl PA USA
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William Cowling's Ancestors

Self
William Cowling
1888–1968
Birth Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
William Frances Cowling
1862–1934
St Teath England
Tryphena Cory
1865–1951
Tintagel, Cornwall, England
Grandparents
Robert (Cowling) Sr
1833–1904
St Teath England
Mary (Ann) Lobb
1835–1902
Pt. Gaverne (beside Pt. Isaac)
Richard Cory
1839–
Lanteglos, Cornwall, England
Elizabeth Cory
1841–
Tintagel, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Cowling
1808–1891
Mary Ham
1811–1881
John Lobb
1796–1847
Ann Ede
1800–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Lobb
1766–1841
Grace Whotton
1768–1844
Francis Ede
1757–1821
Elizabeth Hooper
1756–1830

William Cowling's Descendants

1.
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William (Frederick) Cowling (12 Jul 1888–1968) m. Ella Hughes (May 1887–1953)
  1. 1. William (Robert) Cowling 1909–1950 m. Stella (Matilda) Kline 1910–2004
  2. 2. Dorothy (E) Cowling 1911–1998

William Cowling's Timeline

7 Records

1888
12 Jul 1888
Birth of William Frederick Cowling in Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 12
William Frederick Cowling resided here in Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
William Frederick Cowling resided here in Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
William Frederick Cowling resided here in Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
William Frederick Cowling resided here in Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 52
William Frederick Cowling resided here in Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
1968
1968
Age 80
Death of William Frederick Cowling in Pen Argyl PA USA
Pen Argyl PA USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1888
    Event Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3593; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 48-116
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1609; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 154
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1448; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1241448
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1382; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1375395
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1448; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1241448

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1382; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 1375395

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pen Argyl Ward 3, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1609; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 154

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3593; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 48-116

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3593; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 48-116

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1968
    Event Place: Pen Argyl PA USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pen Argyl, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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