AMERICAN GENEALOGICAL-BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX-AGBI (Update adding vols. 196-206) SEARCH FREE FOR 10 DAYS One of the most important genealogical collections, the American Genealogical-Biographical Index, or AGBI, is the equivalent of more than 200 printed volumes. This database contains millions of records of people whose names have appeared in printed genealogical records and family histories. With data from sources largely from the last century, each entry contains the person's complete name, the year of the biography's publication, the person's state of birth (if known), abbreviated biographical data, and the book and page number of the original reference. In addition to family histories, other genealogical collections are indexed. These include the "Boston Transcript" (a genealogical column widely circulated), the complete 1790 U.S. Federal Census, and published Revolutionary War records. The most recent update to this database reflects the inclusion of volumes 196-206. For researchers of American ancestors, this can be one of the most valuable databases available at Ancestry.com. Most of the works referenced in the AGBI are housed at the Godfrey Memorial Library in Connecticut. A photocopy service is available. Please contact Godfrey Memorial Library at 134 Newfield St, Middletown, CT 06457 or via e-mail at mailto:referenceinfo@godfrey.org to make use of this service. To learn more about the AGBI, see the extended description on the database page, or read Kory Meyerink's article "Genealogy's Best-kept Secret: American Genealogical-Biographical Index." ("Ancestry" Magazine, Mar/Apr 1999, vol. 17, no. 2) at: http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/ancmag/663.asp Source Information: Godfrey Memorial Library, comp. "American Genealogical-Biographical Index." [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Original data: Godfrey Memorial Library. "American Genealogical-Biographical Index." Middletown, CT: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3599.htm There were 252 Cowen matches, and 50 Cowin, far too many to copy onto the list! Here are the first 10 Cowins, however, so you can see what sort of information is provided. Database: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Combined Matches: 50 Next Hits Surname Given Name(s) Maiden Name Birth Date Birth Place Biographical Info Reference OLD Cowin 175? Pennsylvania Ten "Series" of "Pennsylvnia Archives" have been so far published in from 5 to 31v. Ea. Philadelphia and Harrisburg. 1852- (We have indexed Series 2, v.2 and v.8 (early Pa. marriage recds.) And all the v. of SeriesV. Which contain nearly complete Pa. Rev. War recds.)Ser.5:6:85 CORBETT Deborah (Cowin) 174? Massachusetts History and gen. of the Bicknell fam. and some colateral lines. By Thom. Will. Bicknell. Providence, RI. 1913. (36,584p.):120 COWIN - Ancestors of Arth. Orison Dillon. By Arth. Orison Dillon. Pomona, Ca, 1927. (111p.):48 COWIN Andrew 175? South Carolina Heads of Fams. at the first U.S. census. SC. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908. (150p.):90 COWIN Benjamin 174? Virginia, mil. Historical reg. Of Virginians in the Rev., soldiers, saliors and marines, 1775-1783. Ed. By John H. Gwathmey. Richmond, Va. 1938. (13, 872p.):184 COWIN Benjamin 175? North Carolina Heads of fams. at the first U.S. census. NC. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908. (292p.):178 COWIN Daniel 175? Massachusetts Heads of fams. at the first U.S. census. Ms. By U.s. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908. (363p.):192 COWIN David 175? North Carolina Heads of fams. at the first U.S. census. NC. By U.S. Bureau of the Census. Washington, 1908. (292p.):175 COWIN Deborah 174? Massachusetts History and gen. of the Bicknell fam. and some colateral lines. By Thom. Will. Bicknell. Providence, RI. 1913. (36,584p.):120 COWIN Duncan 174? Virginia, mil. Historical reg. Of Virginians in the Rev., soldiers, saliors and marines, 1775-1783. Ed. By John H. Gwathmey. Richmond, Va. 1938. (13, 872p.):184 Viewing records 1-10 of 50 Others: Cowan - 360 matches, Colquhoun - 32, Cahoon - 392, Cohoon - 75, Calhoon - 51, Calhoun - 298 -- *** Please update your Address books! We're leaving aa.net. *** Old address - valoriez@aa.net *** New address - valoriez@zimres.net