This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden, Buck Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nFQ.2ACEB/187 Message Board Post: Margaret Cowden married Israel D. Buck. They spent their married life living in Montoursville, Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania. Margaret was born in 1815. The census lists her birth as in Pennsylvania. I don't know where. I have not been able to find and verify a marriage date for her and Israel. Nor have I been able to find and verify parents for her. If you can help let me know.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden, Trimble, Neal Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nFQ.2ACEB/186 Message Board Post: I am trying to make a positive identification of a John William Cowden, born in Kentucky between 1775 and 1784, who married Mary Trimble in Fayette County, Kentucky, in 1802. He died in Indiana, but the date of his death is unknown. (It was most likely between 1833 and 1850.) I strongly suspect that John William Cowden came from the North Carolina branch of the Cowden family in America, but beyond that I am at a loss. I would like the opportunity to exchange information and ideas with Cowden researchers who might be able to help me identify John William Cowden's parents. My line is through Elizabeth Cowden (1806-51), wife of William Neal.

It is only on rare occasions that I add a book to the list of "must haves" for the study of Scotch-Irish genealogy.  This one is for our friends with Pennsylvania connections and it is certainly a rare item.   Published in 1856 "by a descendant" it is titled: "A Tribute to the Principles, Virtues, Habits and Public Usefulness of the Irish and Scotch Early Settlers of Pennsylvania,"   Chambersburg, Pa., Printed by M. Kiefer & Co. 1856, 171 pages.   From the preface the following:   "The writer of the Tribute contained in this work, had long desired to see from the Historical publications in Pennsylvania, a vindication of the character and principles of the Irish and Scotch early settlers of this great State and their descendants against reproach, as well as aspersion, cast upon them in some modern publications having pretensions to Historical accuracy...The writer, feeling as if the sand of his Time glass was nearly run out, and that he ere long must be laid aside from labor... has hastily thrown together in his leisure hours, taken from other avocations, the remarks contained in the subsequent pages." Those other avocations are Dr. Foote's Sketches of North Carolina and Virginia, Day's Historical collections, Dr. Smith's Old Redstone, Dr. Alexander's Log College, Dr. Miller's Life of Dr. Rogers, Dr. Elliott's Life of McCurdy and others, Craig's History of Pittsburgh, Hazard's Colonial Records and Archives of Pennsylvania, and American Archives by Force and Gordon's History of Pennsylvania, Mr Rupp's Histories of Lancaster, Cumberland and Franklin counties. The style of writing and knowledge of early Presbyterian history indicates the author may have been a member of the clergy*.  There is a lot of detail on the early members of the church as well as problems with the Indians and the struggle over land rights during the westward expansion.   The book reads a bit like Prof. Hagy's thesis on the early frontier settlement at Castle's Woods, Virginia and it is a combination of history, genealogy and geography. *I have been told recently that Judge Chambers is the author of this work. Listed below are the other books and manuscripts previously offered to the various surname lists that are predominately Scotch-Irish: The Laggan and its Presbyterianism and In the Days of the Laggan Presbytery, 1905,1908, by the Rev. Alexander Lecky, B.A., member of the Royal Sociey of Antiquaries of Ireland, Belfast, Davidson & McCormack, 54 Kings St.  211 pages    On our recent trip to Donegal we met J.B. Shannon, age 90, who assisted in the 1975 reprinting of this book.  He is the last living person who had anything to do with these books and he says they are still the BEST source for Ulster Presbyterian research.  From Lecky I quote, "The lists of names of former generations of Lagganeers, and their places of abode, that are given in the Appendixes, and which NEVER before appeared in print, whilst they may of necessity prove dull reading to those who have no acquaintance with the locality, will not, I hope, be altogether uninteresting to those who bear the same name, or live in the same places..." Fighters of Derry, Their Deeds and Descendants, being a Chronicle of Events in Ireland during the Revolutionary period 1688-1691, by William Young, Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 350 pages.    One of the most difficult sources to locate, in fact almost impossible.  Months worth of reading and packed with great genealogy.  Contains the following biographical sketches:    1.  The leaders of the County Associations who, with their levies, took part in the preliminary operations and contributed much of the man power for the Defence. 2.  The Apprentice Boys and those responsible for shutting the gates on the 8th Dec. 1688. 3.  The actual Defenders during the 105 day siege (over 1200 genealogical sketches) 4.  Those engaged in the relief of the city A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defense of Enniskillen in 1688 and 1689, with Historical Poetry and Biographical notes, by the Rev. John Graham, M.A. Rector of Magilligan in the Diocese of Derry.  Includes the Battles of the Boyne, Athlone, and Aughrim and the siege and Capitulation of Limmerick by Lord McCaulay, Toronto, 1869    The historical poems are family genealogies about those who were at Derry and where they came from.  Along with "Fighters of Derry" these two sources contain more actual genealogical information than any others I have seen. Three Hundred Years in Innishowen, Being More Particularly an Account of the Family of Young of Culdaff with Short Accounts of Many Other Families Connected with Them, by Amy Young, 1929, The Linenhall Press, Belfast, 311 pages.    Some of the names included are Young, Hart, Harvey, Cary, Vaughan, McLaughlin, Skipton, Richardson, Knox, Ussher, Smith, Nesbitt, Chichester, Ball, Lawrence, Crofton, Boyd, Stuart and many others. The Laggan and its People, by S.M. Campbell, privately printed. A look at the history of the Laggan (Presbyterian Derry/Donegal) through the eyes of a local historian. Draws on local lore, Abercorn papers, records from PRONI. The Tinkling Spring: Headwater of Freedom, A Study of the Church and Her People, 1732-1952, by Howard McKnight Wilson, 1954, Fisherville, Virginia 542 pages    The best source of information on the Scotch-Irish of Augusta/Rockbridge Counties in Virginia.  Includes the Baptismal Records of the Rev. Craig.  In-depth study of the early families of the Shenandoah Valley. Castle's Woods: Frontier Virginia Settlement, 1769-1799, a thesis presented to the Faculty of the Department of History, East Tennessee State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of master of Arts, by James W. Hagy, 1966, 150 pages.    The most popular of the documents offered, this covers the families who settled in Russell county, Virginia when it was considered the frontier.  If your ancestors came through southwestern Virginia, this document is the history of your family.  Contains information on specific families as well as the farmers, speculators, artisans, and preachers who resided there.  Lots on the Indian battles that were a daily feature of life on the frontier.  Names like Russell, Walker, Porter, Cowan, Houston, Boone, Montgomery, Fraley, Thompson, Anderson, Kilgore, and 50 or so other "Scotch-Irish" families make this an invaluable resource for your family history. The Reverend Samuel Houston, V.D.M., by George West Diehl, 1970, McClure Publishing Co. 125 pages History of the early Virginia Presbyterians through the life of the Rev. Samuel Houston, kin to Sam Houston of Texas fame. The Stirling Merchant Gild and Life of John Cowane, founder of Cowane's Hospital in Stirling, by David B. Morris, Town Clerk, Stirling, Jamieson & Munro, LTD. 1919, 367pages. This is really two books in one.   The first part deals with the Gild. Laws, history, struggle with Unfreemen and with the Crafts, Administration, Merchandising, Conditions of entry, etc. and the second part which is about the life of John Cowane, Dean of the Gild and his contributions to it. Well there you have it.  The best documents I have found.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the above items (I would like to make copies for free but I can't) contact me at cscunc@aol.com for  details. Regards, Robert Cowan 525 Harrogate Rd. Matthews, North Carolina 28105

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/nFQ.2ACEB/185 Message Board Post: Looking for information on George Cowden ( dob: 1869) from Corry, PA ( Erie County) and his wife Ella M Cowden ( maiden name might be christensen born in Denmark in 1874) they are buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Corry, 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/nFQ.2ACEB/184 Message Board Post: I am researching the ancestors of James and Samuel Cowden of Washington and Chautauqua Counties, NY. James was born in 1746, died in 1800, 1st wife was Olive Wilson, 2nd wife was Sarah Long. James died in Washington County. Samuel was born in 1765, died in 1834, married to Hannah Spurr. Samuel and Hannah both died in Chautauqua.

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/nFQ.2ACEB/1.4.19.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: its not such a big world after all. As it turns out Garnet and I have already joined forces, and have shared much information. He found me in the lavoie Genealy forum 2 or three months ago. In my zeal for seeking out new info I stumbled into pat and thought I may have found a new lead. All is not lost though. It is always a pleasure for me to get a chance to make contact with family members. I was planning on sending Garnet and E-Mail this morning regarding William Henery Leavoys first wife Jennett Mcwhirter, so with that I will depart and hope to cross paths again soon.

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/nFQ.2ACEB/1.4.19.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the response. I look forward to sharing all that I have with your Brother-in-law if he decides to respond.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden, Lepley, Hockenberry, Hockenberry, Neely Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nFQ.2ACEB/183 Message Board Post: Hello, I'm looking for any information I can find on my great grandfather Joseph C. (or E.) Cowden. I don't know who his parents are only that his mother's maiden name was Hockenberry. He was born 11 Aug 1867 in Portersville, Butler County, Pennysylvania and died 3 Nov 1930 in Minerva, Stark County, Ohio. He married around 1893, Lydia Amelia Lepley and had one child, a daughter Arrea, who was my grandmother. I would really like to find out more about him and whether or not he had any siblings. I've gotten lots of e-mails from people with Cowden info but none of it seems to have a spot for my lowly Joseph. E-mail me at jackie_fry99@yahoo.com thanks in advance. Jackie Fry

Found the following in a book called PIONEER TIMES, volume 12, 1988. I don't know these folks, am not related, and have typed everything there is in the book to type about them. Just thought YOU might be interested in the info here, and if it helps even 1 person, it was worth my time and trouble. Joanne Scobee Morgan CRAWFORD COUNTY, MISSOURI NEWSPAPERS The following newspaper clippings were pasted in an old scrap book. The unknown collector had clipped them from an 1891 Crawford County Missouri Newspaper... I don't know the name of it or the dates on some of these. ____LVILLE, MO, Nov 19, 1891 (Probably Steelville) Obituary Miss LOU COWDEN, who died at her sister's, Mrs. M. O. TAYLOR's at Bourbon, on the 9th inst., was the daughter of the REV. J. W. COWDEN, formerly of this county, and at the time of her death, was in the 35th year of her age. She has resided in the city for a number of years and was in the country this fall to try and recuperate her health, which has been very much impaired for some time, when she was attacked with the erysipelas and only lived a few days. Miss Lou became converted to the cause of Christ under her father's preaching when very young and from that time to her death lived a model Christian life. She showed her Christian virtues in all her wilks in life and never found anything too much or too exacting for her to do for the cause of religion. She was noble, generous, kind and lovely to and loved by all. Well can the brothers and sisters say with the poet: "Sister, thou was mild and lovely, Gentle as the summer breeze; Pleasant as the air of evening, As it floats a! mong the trees." Since her death one of the family has written: "She was the best of us all; loving, kind and industrious, better to others than to herself. To liertt (?) is rest, eternal rest." She was buried at Leasburg on the 11th where a large number of friends, neighbors and old schoolmates had gathered to pay her the last sad tribute of respect. MARRIAGE Married at the residence of J. C. Burkes, last Sunday evening at 4 o'clock, Mr. William Drennon and Miss Rena Marsh, both of Riverside. Rev. Phillips officiating. Wherever you dwell, May content be your lot; And friendship like ivy, Encircle your cot, Is the best wish of Samant____ OBITUARY The sad intelligence reached here on Tuesday, that Edw. M. Clark died at his home in Hermann, MO., on the 30th of Nov. 1891, from typhoid fever. The deceased was reared in this county, and from this place enlisted in the 7th Missouri Cavalry. In 1869 he was married to MARY A. GIBSON, daughter of DR. ALEXANDER GIBSON of this place who bore him a son and a daughter, who are both living. He resided for several years in Phelps county where he was elected clerk of the circuit court. He was there admitted to the bar, but finally removed to Gasconade County where he practiced his profession up to the time of his fatal illness. He was an intelligent and able man, a genial and kindhearted citizen, an indulgent father and a faithful husband. His remains were brought to Steelville, and buried from the Baptist church on Wednesday. MR. WM. JOLLEY & MISS ANNA A. FANNING, were married at the residence of MR. JOHN FANNING yesterday, 13 Jan, 1792. (that surely is a typo... probably should be 1892)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden, Rodenberger, Rittenhouse Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/nFQ.2ACEB/182 Message Board Post: ISO any info on a Lucinda Cowden b abt 1821 OH, m 1) Augusta Rodenberger abt 1838 (poss Licking Co or Fairfield Co). 6 children, only 3 of whom lived past 1849: Henry Rodenberger, David Rodenberger & Malinda Rodenberger. Lucinda m 2) abt 1851 Henry Rittenhouse/Redenhouse Licking or Fairfield Co OH. 3 children: Isaac Rittenhouse, Dennis Rittenhouse & Emma Rittenhouse Lucinda d 13 Jun 1861, and is buried in Etna twp Licking Co OH. Possible relatives may include the David Cowden in the 1829 Tax list of Bowling Green twp, Licking Co OH. ANY help will be greatfully appreciated!! Becky

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden, Thomas, Biggs, Lawson, Barber, Flournoy, Marshall, Webb, Fox, Basham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nFQ.2ACEB/26.93.1 Message Board Post: Clark, Here's more of what I have: Rooker, John and Cynthia Cowden, license 27 Nov 1839 ; married 28 Nov 1839 by Christopher Deavours [Jefferson County, ALA Marriage Records.] 1840 ALA Census - Jefferson Co., ALA: page 192 1 white male of 2- to 30 years, 1 white female of 15 to 20 years. 1850 Blount Co., ALA Census, page 096: Rucker, John, 33m, farmer, TN Rucker, Cynthia, 28 f, ALA Rucker, Catharine, 9 f, ALA Rucker, Robert, 7 m, TN Rucker, James, 5 m, ALA Rucker, Louisa, 1 f, ALA. 1860 Jefferson Co., ALA Census, page 799: Rucker, John, 43 m, farmer, TN Rucker, Cynthia, 37 f, ALA Rucker, Thommis, 16 m, ALA Rucker, James, 12 m, ALA Rucker, Louisa, 11 f, ALA Rucker, Emely, 9 f, ALA Rucker, Mary, 7 f, ALA Rucker, Malina, 5 f, ALA Rucker, John, 2 m, ALA. I think Robert and Thommis are the same boy. The Rucker name also varies in records from Rucker to Rooker. I don't have anything on the Rucker family other than this. I hope this helps! Lisa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden, Lawson, Biggs, Moore, Connally, Flournoy, Webb, Fox, Barber, Towers, Nolen, Marshall, Epperson, McCravey, Wise Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nFQ.2ACEB/26.93 Message Board Post: Clark, I apologize for taking so long to answer you! Here's what I have: I.1. Cynthia Cowden, b. ca. 1822, married John Rucker/Rooker. II.2. William Cowden (1782-1878) 3. Catherine Yates (1788-1860) III.4. Robert (II) Cowden (1754-1830s) 5. Mary Alcorn IV.8. Robert (I) Cowden (ca 1730s-1782) 9. Hannah ____ (d. after 1790). Will write more later, as have to return a phone call.

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/nFQ.2ACEB/1.4.19.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I am compiling as much info as i can on the leavoys in ontario. my pioneer is etienne / achan or achun lavoie that settled in the renfrew area in the mid 1800s he had 2 sons peter and william that changed thier names to leavoy. i have some info on williams decendants, but i have nothing on peter.I would be interested in your husbands ansestory perhaps we are working the same tree.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nFQ.2ACEB/181.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, no. Have you seen the book on the "Southern Cowdens" of southern VA - could be of that line. in Augusta Co, VA, Will Book No. 1, pg119, 1/17/1748, William Cowden wills his "plantation" to sons James and William when they turn age 16. His wife's name is Jane. Per the boook..."His sons, James and William, lived in several counties in Virginia, as shown by court records. The farm willed to them above was in Pittsylvania County, and they also lived in the adjoining county of Henry. Unless William Cowden remained in Virginia and became the ancestor of the Cowdens now living there, it is not known what became of him, as no further record of him has been found."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden, Catlett, Moore, Williams, Henry, White, Evans, Burns, Downum, Mason Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nFQ.2ACEB/181.1 Message Board Post: My dead end in the Cowden line is a Thomas or William Cowden, married to a Cattern and born around 1775. They were the parents of Leonard "Len" "Lynn" or "Lenord" Cowden, born 1797 in South Carolina and died 1880 in Benton County, Arkansas. I know this is not the same William as yours, but are you familiar with this Thomas/William Cowden and probably Cherokee wife, Cattern?

Do you have any information on the Cowdens of Chester Co? I am descended from John Cowden and Mary Reynolds who moved westward in the 1770s. John Cowden died along the way, but his widow and children settled in Washington Co, PA. Although it is commonly believed that John Cowden was the son of Matthew Cowden of Paxtang, there is some evidence that would indicate this is not the case. So now my objective is to find the families of John Cowden and Mary Reynolds. Any sign of a John Cowden in Chester Co? Thanks. Dick Wert

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nFQ.2ACEB/181 Message Board Post: I am researching a two James Cowdens that appear in Hampshire Co, VA in 1782. I believe they are of the William Cowden line of Chester Co, PA, but not sure. However, the real reason for this note is that my research has identified two well documented Cowden lines in Chester PA. William Cowden came over from Ireland to Chester Co, PA about 1730. There is also a Matthew Cowden of Ireland that settled in Chester Co, PA about 1730. Matthew and his line moved to Paxtung PA near Harrisburg. Has anyone ever seen any evidence that William and Matthew are related?- it seems likely.

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I am trying to find any information on Perry Austin Cowden, born Oct. 3, 1863 (place unknown) and died March 31, 1939 in Vernon County, Wisconsin. Linda