I have a very limited Cowan connection. I have seen a few others mention it on the list, but only with questions. I must admit I have not been extremeley active in pursuing it as I have so many lines to work on :-), but would love any information that anyone might have. My ancestor is Mary Cowan married to James Darwin. They are both supposed to be from Louisa County Virginia and both died in York, South Carolina. Births are 19 June 1744 (James) and 14 September 1746 (Mary). They died in 1825 (James) and 1818 (Mary). I descend from their daughter, Jane, who married Thomas Petty. I do understand that the Darwin family has more information and sources on these than I have at present. I am working on obtaining some of that. Anyone else on this line? Lucy Peterson