This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/822.2 Message Board Post: Ruth, I am looking for family for my niece.I don't have any info. on your Cowans but was hoping that maybe you have heard from a Jennifer who's post I saw recently, it was from 2003. She was looking for her half sister in Shelbyville, Tenn. Her father is Marvin Ray Cowan/Ray Cowan from Lebanon, Tenn. If you know how I can reach her, please e-mail me at sandyned66@sbcglobal.net This would be great if I can find her. Any help much appreciated. Sandy

HI: I'm researching WILSON COWEN and his family. The 1840 U.S. Census says he was born in Tennessee. Wilson was married to ELIZA, possibly in TN, then they moved to BROWN CO., OHIO, after about 1843; some of their children were born there. I believe Eliza died after 1843 and that Wilson married MIHALY HIGHWARDEN, of Brown Co. around 1845. (1840 Census lists Abraham Highwarden (page 375?) lived in Byrd Township, Brown Co., Ohio in 1840: 1 male 24-36, 1 female under 10, 1 female 24-26.) Children in the Cowen household in 1850 (Brown Co., OH): Amanda, Elizabeth, Franklin, Julia, Sarah B., James By 1860, Wilson has married Mihaly. In 1870, son James is the head of the household, age 20. There's also Wilson's daughters Eliza and Elizabeth. Wilson and Mihaly are also living there plus Elizabeth's daughter Ada ("Edelia"). In 1880, there is no one left of the family in Brown Co. except a daughter, Eliza, who married William Emmons. The couple is raising Adelia, daughter of Eliza's sister Elizabeth (Bowman), who died Sept. 1870 in childbirth at age 29. I am tracing Wilson and family pre-1840, possibly in Tennessee, except I don't know which county to search. Also, I want to find out what happened to the rest of the family after 1870. The Cowens were African American. It looks as if they had been freed or were free-born, in Tennessee. Where could I find, say, emancipation papers, wills, deeds of Cowen slave owners? Which Tenn. counties have the most Cowen slave owners? Thanks, Kberry

[Maybole is in Ayrshire, which abuts Wigtownshire on the north. Mary] ... DEATHS ... COWAN/SLOAN, Sarah - D14/7/1847 - At Maybole, on the 14th instant, Sarah Sloan, wife of Mr Richard Cowan, plumber, there. ... ==== SCT-WIGTOWNSHIRE Mailing List ====

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/925.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Noticed your name is Ray Cowan. Is your first name Marvin and are you from Lebanon, Tenn.? I need to find him. Sorry I don't know anything about the Cowans Whiskey and I did not know there were so many Cowans out there. Good luck on your search! Any info. on Marvin Ray Cowan would be appreciated. e-mail me at sandyned66@sbcglobal.net Sandy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1130 Message Board Post: Lived in Harrison CO., IA mid 1880's and Fresno CO., CA 1900's. Had 3 sons: Claude, Floyd and Clarence (Bert). Any info would be appreciated. Thanks,

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1125.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Craig, No, I'm sorry but none of those names connect as far as I know. The name Hugh jumps out at me, but to the best of my knowledge all of my Cowns.Cowans, etc, died here in Clark County, Illinois.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/964.1 Message Board Post: I am from Cowan's Gap Pa. Robert Cowan is on this line. I see you have Rice as surname to. I have Rice relatives also in the Shade Gap area, Pa. is this a connection?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/973.1 Message Board Post: I have a William Cowan(b1831 Pa.-d 1911) married a Rebecca McKelvey (B1837 Pa.-d 1933) from Doddsville, Ill. Is this close do they tie in ?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1125.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I have a Hugh Denton Cowan wife Minnie from Monroe or Shelby Mo. David Kilgore wife Mary J.Cowan Died in 1911 in Elk Prairee, Phelps Co., Mo. on the Hartsville road. Her name is in 1910 Phelps Co. Mo. census, Cold Springs Twp. #20 living with daughter Josie Grayson. She was 81 yrs, widow, Does any of these tie in ?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1005.1 Message Board Post: I have a William Cowan(D1911) wife Rebecca McKelvey (D1933) from Doddsville Ill. not if it is close or are related

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1008.1.2 Message Board Post: I have a Hugh D. and Minnie Cowan from Monroe County or Shelby County, Missouri. David Kilgore wife Mary Jane Cowan died in 1911 in Elk Prairee, Phelps Co., Mo. on the Hartsville road. Her name is in 1910 Phelps Co. Mo. census, Cold Springs Twp. #20 living with daughter Josie Grayson. I have a William Cowan who died in 1911 in Doddsville ILL. his wifeRebecca McKelvey died in Enid, Oaklahoma in 1933. Could possible have any of these in your search ?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1022.1 Message Board Post: would it be a Robert Cowan from Pa.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1031.2 Message Board Post: I am related to Cowan's from Cowan's Gap, Pa. it maybe close to your Cowan town ? I'd like to see 1868 map showing it? I have a Samuel John Cowan(b1753 Ireland) married Mary Mueller(Miller) from Boston they lived in Lancaster area then was moving to NC and broke down and settled in Cowan's Gap they had 4 sons John(b1793), Hugh, William, David, Teaney Cowan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1129 Message Board Post: I am related to Cowan's from Cowan's Gap, Pa. it maybe close to your Cowan town ? I'd like to see 1868 map showing it? I have a Samuel John Cowan(b1753 Ireland) married Mary Mueller(Miller) from Boston they lived in Lancaster area then was moving to NC and broke down and settled in Cowan's Gap they had 4 sons John(b1793), Hugh, William, David, Teaney Cowan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1041.1 Message Board Post: I have relatives Mary J. Cowan They moved from Cowan's Gap, Pa. to Rolla, Mo. the area in 1880's. Died in 1911 in Elk Prairee, Phelps Co., Mo. on the Hartsville road. Her name is in 1910 Phelps Co. Mo. census, Cold Springs Twp. #20 living with daughter Josie Grayson.other children Clara Kilgore. vs E. B. Snelson, Catherine K. vs John Snelson, WilliamKilgore vs Alice Hanks, Sam Kilgore vs Belle Sanford marriage license I found so Their must be some left in the area ? Josephine K. vs. William D. Graystone - children Jessie D., Edyth, John, Ruth, Clara, Mildred, Alice Graystone all born early 1900 Hugh Cowan is on deed papers for family farm dated signed Dec. 19th, 1901 filed March 31, 1903. there are two signatures Mamie B. Cowan looks like Hugh wife from Missouri, Shelby County, Dec.31,1901, and Minnie C. Cowan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1128 Message Board Post: I am related to Cowan's from Cowan's Gap, Pa. I have a Samuel John Cowan(b1753 Ireland) married Mary Mueller(Miller) from Boston they lived in Lancaster, Pa. area then was moving to NC and broke down and settled in Cowan's Gap, Pa. they had 4 sons John(b1793), Hugh, William, David, Teaney. We think Samuel brothers went on south and settled in Rowland area ? any information would help We are having a Cowan reunion July 31, 2005 Here in the Cowan's Gap, Pa. area

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - CHALKLEY'S CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH IN VA MARCH, 1770 (E). Cowan vs. Cowan.--Letter of Andrew Cowan to David Cowan, living in Albemarle, dated January 13, 1766. Loving Brother: This comes to let you know that we are all in good health at present, blessed be God for his mercies. Hoping that these few lines will find you in the same, I desire that you will go to James Cowan's and ask him for a note of mine that lies in my little trunk--a note of 2 pounds and five shillings, which William Teas(?) is due me against March 25, and get the money, for I am going to Carolina. I have nothing material to write you, but desire to be remembered to you all.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DMQ.2ACIB/1127 Message Board Post: Hi, all, I apologize if you received this message as part of another group. I'd like to suggest something to the group. There is something called the Sorenson Molecular Geneology Foundation. There are a couple of things that makes this Geneological DNA unique: 1) they use all of the DNA information, not just Y-chromosone or maternal mitochondrial DNA, 2) therefore, they need every one to send in their DNA, not just men, 3) It's FREE, they'll send you a free kit and will analyze it for free. However, you won't get any info back from them. Anyone can search their database for free by using their genetic markers, but you'll need to find out your genetic markers from some other company. To request a free kit go to: http://smgf.org/request_a_free_kit.html The non-profit Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation (SMGF) is building the world's largest database of correlated genetic and genealogical data. Our database uses sophisticated DNA analysis to link individuals together, while maintaining strict confidentiality of participants' information. The SMGF database pursues the following objectives: Build the public database by collecting DNA samples and corresponding genealogies from throughout the world Make the information useful to genealogists by allowing public access to the database while maintaining the privacy of contributors Help people get past “brick walls” within their genealogies by providing information about specific ancestors to whom they are biologically related Create analysis tools to enable genetics to be used in new ways for genealogical research DNA samples with associated four-generation pedigree charts have already been collected from over 50,000 volunteers by SMGF. Up to 170 genetic markers (specific regions of DNA) are analyzed for each individual. The corresponding pedigree chart is also extended as far as genealogical databases allow; extended pedigrees currently include over one million ancestral records. The database will be released in stages. When each portion is ready for public release, free access will be available through the SMGF Website. The first database release, comprising paternal-line (Y chromosome) genetic data and corresponding genealogies, includes data for more than 12,000 individuals and hundreds of thousands of ancestors. SMGF also continually conducts research into new methods of using DNA analysis for genealogical research. A significant focus of our research is to identify and trace ancestral origins, with genetic identity defined by factors of demographic separation as well as by time period. We are also researching ways to use the inheritance models of various types of genetic data to trace different genealogical lines. We are experimenting with new genetic clustering algorithms, the statistical reconstruction of ancestral trees, the inference of ancestral genetic signatures, and the inference of surname based on paternal-line DNA. Please tell everyone you know. David Sigmon

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowan Cowans Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DMQ.2ACIB/1126.1.2 Message Board Post: Sorry Laura...forgot to answer this one. Yes the records are sealed.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowan Cowans Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DMQ.2ACIB/1126.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the post. He would be interested in the DNA testing. How would he go about this? The spelling on all the documents that he has does spell his name as Cowan. This is pretty exciting!