http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1060606581 Thought that someone might be interested in this photo. This is a cabinet card of a man identified as Hon. R. E. Cowan, S.K.R.S. and S.S.E.R. The card is printed with his name and birth date and date of death, as well as "Presented by The Pythian Knight, Rochester, N.Y." (perhaps a rotary or service club??). The man is wearing a medal of some sort. The photographer, identified by a stamp on the back of the card, was Benj. P. Crossman, of Rochester. The card is not in great shape, with a significant crease, some staining, and a couple of tears, all visible in the scans.

I'm stumped and need help. Where can I find a copy of the book, They Died by Twos and Tens, a Civil War book which contains information about Dr. JB Cowan and his exploits with Forrest. Thanks, Robert Cowan

I can add a little more information about the posting just made on Nathaniel S. Cowan. His name was Nathaniel Seabird/Seaburn Cowan; he was the son of Samuel C. Cowan and Sarah Howard of Marion Co. TN; they are both buried in Red Hill Cemetery at Whitwell. N. S. Cowan married Josephine B. Kelly 25 Sept 1867 in Franklin Co. TN; Josephine died 25 Feb 1904 in Elmo (Independence Co.) AR; Nathaniel apparently died abt 1900, according to information in the book Births, Deaths, and Marriages Extracted from the Sequatchie Valley News 1891--1910. Josephine's death made the newspaper back home. They had one more child after the 1880 census, a son Kelly Cowan, born abt 1891. Josephine Kelly was the daughter of Alexander and Martha Kelly. In 1870, Nathaniel and Josephine were living in Grundy Co. TN in the home of Sarah Vaughn. In the 1900 census of Independence AR Josie Cowan was enumerated as a widow. If this strikes a bell with anyone, please contact me. This Samuel C. Cowan was the brother of my William Cowan of Marion Co. TN, and I am researching both families. Thanks, Cindy Henslee Stamps

8. Maxwell History and Genealogy by Houston, Blaine and others, C. E. Pauley & Co., Indianapolis Engraving Co. 1916. (One of the most difficult family histories to find, available in photocopy format for about $100.) This book has been filmed, but I don't have the number right here at my side. 9. The Reverend Samuel Houston V.D.M by George West Diehl, McClean Press, Verona, Va. 123 pages. This book has everyone we are related to in it. Offered by me to both groups so there is no excuse for not having a copy. Robert - this one I missed you offering - do you still have any copies???? 20. Clan Stewart Magazine, Minden Nebraska, LDS two films from the life long information gathered by a gentleman who went around the country on a bus and sought out every piece of info. on Stewarts. Priceless to the Cowan genealogist who is interested in Londonderry and Down. It is also was filmed a 2nd time and that is one film which has Volumes 1-48. LDS Film #1738316 Index of this was on the Internet, but I do not have the URL and have not checked in a while to see if it is still there - it was a wonderful site and I hope that it still shows up in a search. <g> LDS Film #0973008 - Jethro Rumple's 1881 History of Rowan County, North Carolina LDS Film #0571136 - Cowan, Martain, & Thorne Family Histories by Mrs. Jessr F. Stoner. She was one of Fleming's sources and was on one of the early pages of his Cowan's From County Down.Last I heard , she was still alive. In CCD, I am on the top of page 84 so any one before that I consider early in the book!!! <g> She happens to be on page 13. The Michael Woods Age Book This has been filmed and I do not have the film number with me as I am typing. It searches out on the http://www.FamilySearch.com LDS site. It a good film and is nice in the fact that actual copies of the pages of the age book have been filmed. I have the film on long term and think that the Cowan Archives has the film number - if I forget to find the number remind me that I need to send it to the list.

Though this might be of interest to some Cowans with ties to TN in the mid 1800s Cowan Family in 1880 Independence County AR, Census [White River TWP which includes town of Sulphur Rock] The following was transcribed in Bits of Bark from the Family Tree 26[4]:December 2001. This Bits of Bark is a quarterly publication of the Batesville [AR] Genealogical Society 3, 3 COWAN, Nathaniel S. w m 38 md carpenter [born] TN father born TN mother born TN Josephene w f 33 wife kh [born] TN father born TN mother born TN Samuel w m 11 son born] TN father born TN mother born TN Ida Lee w f 9 dau [born] TN father born TN mother born TN William L. w m 7 son [born] TN father born TN mother born TN Martha Jane w f 4 dau [born] TN father born TN mother born TN Arthur E. w m 8/12 Oct son [born] AR father born TN mother born TN Qualls, G. A. w m 22 laborer [born] TN father born TN Mother born TN Nelson, Meriday w m 33 laborer [born] TN father born NC mother born TN judy arnn-knight

Robert, thanks for the long list of books. I'm sure they will be helpful to everyone. Would we find copies of Michael Woods Age Book in one of the ones you listed? If so, which one? The only Cowan book that I actually own is a copy of A History of the Cowan Family with List of Descendants of Dr. James Jones Cowan and Saran Ann Cook Cowan. Helen Leino -- Researching the following surnames: Pickett, Gordon, Jourdan, Boulware, Bowler, Alston, Almand, Merrill,Cowan,Lovvorn

P.S. I forgot to note that the family believes that Mary's father's name was Robert Cowan.

I have been watching the list for a short while and have been hoping that someone would refer to Cowan in York, South Carolina. I have a Mary Cowan who is an ancestor. She married James Darwin abt 1774. They were both from Louisa, Virginia and moved to York, South Carolina. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Here's hoping.... Lucy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JARRETT/VAUGHN/COWAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/764.1 Message Board Post: We have a mixture of Cowan/Jarrett/Gray/Vaughn in my husband's line. Have you found any trace of a Vaughn (groom) and Jarrett (bride) marriage? I can't seem to locate ANY info on this marriage. It would have probably been in GA, AL or TN. Thanks. Sheila Jarrett

Does anyone know anything about this particular branch of the Alabama Cowan line? I am hoping to compare info on the younger James Cowan. Thanks. Sheila --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COWAN, VAUGHN, MCSPADDEN, LEWIS, VARNELL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/764 Message Board Post: I am looking for info on Riley Cowan b. 1878 d. 1946, that married in TN, Minnie Lee Vaughn b. 1885 d. 1957. Both are buried in North Alabama. Also buried with them are Emmett Cowan b. 1908 d. 1937(6), Maudie E. Cowan b. 1915 d. 1957, Will Vaughn b. 1900 d. 1939(8), Jesse Lee Vaughn b. 1906 d. 1937, Ada Vaughn, B.C. Vaughn, and Clabe Vaughn died 1923. If any of these sound familiar or are connected to yours, please let me know. All help is greatly appreciated. Thank You, Joy

Robert, Do you want a listing of just Cowan's listed in books or any book we may have. Gay Nix

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For those of you on the Cowan list only and not the Wigton-Walker list an explanation is in order about the "20 questions" that Bill Willis updates every so often. These 20 questions are an on-going genealogical exercise designed to encourage discussion and research on the unsolved mysteries of the Wigton-Walkers. At first I did not pay much attention to them because it seemed there was never any progress, but now I must admit the idea has merit. The questions and the attempt to answer them provide a focal point for discussion and when one of the questions is answered it gives everyone a sense of accomplishment. I would like to take this concept and use it to develop a "group" bibliography. Many of us have found obscure and important genealogical information during our quest and have filed it somewhere in our own personal archives. We often think that if we have access to a particular document then so does everyone else. This is simply not true, so I propose we develop a master list of resources so each and every member of both lists is aware what specific data is available for research. I will begin by offering my list of 20 BEST resource items and hope that each and every member of both lists contributes by adding to the list. There is no right or wrong here, the only goal is the accumulation of quality information. There are folks out there who have found really good sources and everyone needs to know what they are. So, here goes. 1. Albion's Seed. Four British Folkways in America, by David Hackett Fischer, Oxford University Press, 1989, 946 pages. 2. Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta Co., 1745-1800, Lyman Chalkley, Genealogical Publishing Co. 1974 3 vols. 3. The Annals of Tennessee and Fain's Index, by JGM Ramsay Kingsport Press, 1926 832 pages (Still the best Tennessee history and a couple of Cowan's attended Doak's school with the author.) 4. Carolina Cradle, Settlement of the Northwest Carolina Frontier 1747-1762, Robert W. Ramsey, University of North Carolina Press, 1964, 251 pages. (A must for any serious researcher, available at Barnes and Noble for a few bucks) 5. The Tinkling Spring, Headwater of Freedom, a Study of the Church and her People, Howard McKnight Wilson, Fisherville, Va. 1954, 542 pages. (Still waiting for a reprint, hard to find and expensive but most good libraries have a copy.) 6. Genealogy of the Decendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, ES White, Tiernan-Dart Printing Co., Kansas City, 1902 722 pages (I dare you to find an original copy at any price) 7. The Cowans From County Down, by John K. Fleming, Derrith Publishing Co., Raleigh, NC 1971 440 pages (I dare you to find an original copy at any price) 8. Maxwell History and Genealogy by Houston, Blaine and others, C. E. Pauley & Co., Indianapolis Engraving Co. 1916. (One of the most difficult family histories to find, available in photocopy format for about $100.) 9. The Reverend Samuel Houston V.D.M by George West Diehl, McClean Press, Ve rona, Va. 123 pages. This book has everyone we are related to in it. Offered by me to both groups so there is no excuse for not having a copy. 10. The Stirling Merchant Guild and Life of John Cowane, Founder of Cowan's Hospital in Stirling, David Morris, Town Clerk, Stirling, Jamieson and Munro, LTD 1919, 367 pages. (I may have the only copy in North America and will possibly offer it to the Cowan group later.) 11. The Laggan and its Presbyterianism and its companion book In The Days of The Laggan Presbytery by Rev. Alexander Lecky, Davidson-M'Cormack, North Gate Works, Belfast, 1905, 1908 (Both books previously offered to the group, invaluable if your kin are from Derry/Donegal) 12. The Overmountain Men by Pat Alderman, Overmountain Press, Johnson city, TN. 1970, 286 pages. (great stuff on King's Mtn., Lost State of Franklin, great maps and pictures) 13. Castle's Woods, Virginia Frontier Settlement: 1769-1799, by James Hagy, Masters thesis, East Tennessee State University, 1966, 141 pages. (If you do not have a copy of this its your own fault) 14. The Scotch-Irish, A Social History, James Leyburn, Chapel Hill, UNC Press, 1962 377 pages. 15. John and Ester Houston Montgomery, 1719-1973, Brazos Printing Co., Maryville, TN. 1974 512 pages (Cowan's and Montgomery's what else can you say. The town cemetery in Cowan, Tn is called the Cowan-Montgomery cemetery. Talk about marrying your first cousin) 16. A History of Ulster, by Jonathan Bardon, The Blackstaff Press, Belfast, 1992 914 pages. (The first six or seven chapters tell it all if you are from Ulster) 17. History of Dumbartonshire, by John Irving, Bennett and Thomson, Dumbarton, 1917, (one of my favorite books) 18. Irish and Scotch-Irish Ancestral Research by Margaret Falley, A guide to the Genealogical Records, Methods, and Sources in Ireland, 2 vols. Shenandoah Publishing House, Strasburg, VA. 1962 19. Nathan Bedford Forrest, A Biography by Jack Hurst, Random House, NY 1995, 433 pages. (Dr. JB Cowan was his Chief Surgeon and my cousin Mary Anne married the good General; he was simply the most remarkable man either side produced during the War. Not my words, those were Sherman's) 20. Clan Stewart Magazine, Minden Nebraska, LDS two films from the life long information gathered by a gentleman who went around the country on a bus and sought out every piece of info. on Stewarts. Priceless to the Cowan genealogist who is interested in Londonderry and Down. So there you go, my list of twenty books. I hope the list grows into a great bibliography for the Cowan and Wigton-Walker groups and everyone finds at least a couple of new "pearls" for their personal files. Regards, Robert Cowan

I am interested also! Thanks, Kyna |--------+------------------------> | | Rick & Helen | | | Leino | | | <[email protected]| | | om> | | | | | | 01/09/2002 | | | 04:42 AM | | | | |--------+------------------------> >--------------------------------------------------------| | | | To: [email protected] | | cc: | | Subject: [COWAN-L] "Age book" | >--------------------------------------------------------| Hi, Robert, I found the age book of Michael Wood very interesting. Is there any way to get a copy of the entire book? Are there other copies in libraries? Who owns the books now? Is Miss Frances Jackson Pickett still alive?( My maiden name is Pickett.) Helen -- Researching the following surnames: Pickett, Gordon, Jourdan, Boulware, Bowler, Alston, Almand, Merrill,Cowan,Lovvorn ==== COWAN Mailing List ==== Good subject lines increase the probability of making a connection with someone who can help you. "Need help", "Looking for COWANs", and msgs. forwarded from the Digest without a change of subject may not be read.

Hi, Robert, I found the age book of Michael Wood very interesting. Is there any way to get a copy of the entire book? Are there other copies in libraries? Who owns the books now? Is Miss Frances Jackson Pickett still alive?( My maiden name is Pickett.) Helen -- Researching the following surnames: Pickett, Gordon, Jourdan, Boulware, Bowler, Alston, Almand, Merrill,Cowan,Lovvorn

Michael Woods, born 1735 and his son, Michael Woods, Jr., born 1771 kept what they called "Age Books." The original books were pages of brown paper, 2 1/2 by 3 1/4 inches, sewn together to make the books. Miss Frances Jackson Pickett, Montgomery, Alabama owned the books. These notes were copied from the original books by Miss Frances Hails, Montgomery, Alabama. Arch Woods my father was born on ye 11th day of May 1706 on a Satterday night. And died on a Sunday night 1768 about 9 o'clock (Son of Michael Woods of Blair Park, Virginia, born in Ireland in 1684, died 1762, married circa 1700 Mary Campbell) Isabella Goss my mother was born the 8th of Jan. 1716/17 in the evening And died ye 2nd of Nov. on a Sabath about a quarter of an hour before sund down 1766. My self Michael Woods born on the 10th day of Nov. 1735 on Sunday morning about 3 o'clock. I was married to Jean Leackey the 25th of February 1762 on a Thirsday...and we left Virginia ye 11th of October 1764 and settled down on Savannah River ye 3rd of Jan. 1765 on a Thirsday. My 7th Child.. William Woods was born on a Wednesday morning about 3 hours before day ye 21st day of May, 1777. I landed my family on Nolochucky 1st July 1777. After starting my journey in S. Carolina 29th April 1777. Arch Trimble & Mary Cowan married ye 31st day of Jan 1797 by Mr. Weir. Also John Dickson and Jean Cowan. James Cowan and Hannah Woods married 24 Dec. 1767 and had their first born Isabella 25th Oct. 1768. Jane Woods married to Andrew Cowan ye 14th day of Feb. 1797 about 1 o'clock by Mr. Doake on a Tuesday, Cowan 25 years old ye 11th of last month and started for nine mile (creek) ye 28th Feb. 1797 it came on a hevy days snow. These are only a few of the entries but it shows the migration of families from Virginia to South Carolina to Greene County, Tennessee and gives quite a lot of specific information as to places and times. Notice the reference to Nine Mile Creek, the Nolichucky, Savannah River and the exact date the Woods family left Virginia for SC, Oct 11th, 1764. Wasn't this right about the height of the Indian problems in Virgina and close to the time the Walkers and others went to Carolina? Regards, Robert Cowan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: COWAN, HAYES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/46.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. I do not have documentation yet on any of the COWAN data i have, as i just made note of what was on ancestry.com for me to follow up on. I thought i had gotten your name from the COWAN data there. If so, it shows: Jeremiah d.1821, Elizabeth d.1822 and William b.1798. Just so you know. I have nothing yet on Elizabeth DICKERSON and was planning to find what i can there next. Since you and my husband share the same ggg grandfather William COWAN, you are 4th cousins accordingly. I love this genealogy. Happy Trails, Joan & Harold

Hello, I am new to this list and am hopeful someone may have a lead on the following relative. Mollie Cowan b. 188? in Talladegs, Ala d. age 92 in Abilene, Tx As a child she moved to Grayson County, Tx with her family and later moved to Sadler, Tx. She married Ed Thompson unknown date and had 4 children. 1 daughter - Mrs. Fred Houghton of San Angelo 3 sons: J.C. Lutrell - Abilene Lee - Munday (?) Joseph - California This is all I have so far on Mollie. Thanks for any help you can offer. Rebecca Washington

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DMQ.2ACIB/46.1.1 Message Board Post: I am related to your husband by William Cowan's son, Jacob Bailey. Here is what I know about Jeremiah. He was married on January 24, 1788 in the Old 96th District of South Carolina and died in 1822 in Union County, Kentucky. Elizabeth Hayes was born in 1775 and died March 8, 1856 in Union County, Kentucky. They had the following children: William, b. 1793, James W., b. 1803, Elizabeth b, 1807, Eleanor, b. 1809, and Nicy, b. 1815. I have found references to a James and John Cowan for 1779 Colony in the Old 96th District. I also have more info about each of these children as well as info about William Cowan and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Dickerson. The parents of your Louisa Minerva Cowan. Jeremiah was my g-g-g-g-grandfather, after which followed William, his son, Bailey, and his daugher Mary Minerva, my great-grandmother. Marilyn