While browsing through the AAA Tour book for NC, I happened to see listed, a Cowan Museum in Kenansville, NC, Dublin Co.(The town was settled, in part by Irish settlers, and was orginally called Golden Grove.) It is located in the Kelly-Farrior House. I don't know what Cowan family is connected with the house, but someone may be interested. The phone # there is (910)296-2149. Helen -- Researching the following surnames: Pickett, Gordon, Jourdan, Boulware, Bowler, Alston, Almand, Merrill,Cowan,Lovvorn