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.