I'm sorry, Mary Cowden was born 1740-1760 not 1786, Cowden is her maiden name. She married John Mercer, date and location unknown. Mary Cowden and John Mercer are the parents of Mary (Margaret) Mercer. who married Robert Welsh. Mary (Margaret) was born 1786. These names and dates are from the Welsh family bible. So far they have been pretty accurate. I think I am working on too many lines at once. Many apologies. Susan ----- Original Message ----- From: <MHoltz1119@aol.com> To: <wyckoffs@citlink.net> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 8:46 AM Subject: Re: COWDEN-D Digest V01 #5 > is cowden her married name or maiden name. i have mary wallace b.1788 in > paxton pa. married benjamin matherw cowden. just wondering. thank you