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Elizabeth Ramsay
#3004, Deceased, (1838 - )
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1838
Birth
Elizabeth Ramsay was born on 28 Aug 1838 in Borgue Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1884
Her mother
Elizabeth Hannay died on 16 Dec 1884 in Tuckersmith, Huron, Ontario, Canada
G.
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Borgue Parish. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
Robert Ramsay
#3005, Deceased, (1831 - )
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1831
Birth
Robert Ramsay was born on 2 Sep 1831 in Borgue Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1884
His mother
Elizabeth Hannay died on 16 Dec 1884 in Tuckersmith, Huron, Ontario, Canada
G.
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Borgue Parish. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
William Nay
#3006, Deceased, (1853 - 1913)
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Person Source
William Nay had person sources.
1853
Birth
He was born on 31 Aug 1853 in Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
18530
Christening
He was christened on 12 Oct 1853 in Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1892~39
Immigration
He immigrated to America
G, in 1892.
189238
Psgr List
He was found on a passenger list on 25 May 1892 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
G. He arrived in Boston aboard the ship "Michigan" which sailed from Liverpool, England. He was destined for Chicago, Illinois. His occupation was liveryman and he carried three pieces of baggage.
189643
Age 34
Birth in Aug 1862 | Sweden
GDeath: on 15 Oct 1914 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+He and
Louise Selander were married on 31 Dec 1896 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+.
189743
His father
Alexander McNay (Nay) died on 29 Jul 1897 in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
189844
His daughter
Lillian M. Nay was born in Jan 1898 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+.
1900~47
Occupation
He was liveryman in 1900 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+.
190653
His mother
Elizabeth Rae died on 30 Dec 1906 in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
191359
Death
He died on 6 Feb 1913 at age 59 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+.
1913
Burial
He was buried on 9 Feb 1913 in the Rose Hill Cemetery
G in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+.
1914
His wife
Louise Selander died on 15 Oct 1914 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+.
Census and Residence Events
18617

Torhousemuir Croft
190046
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census residing at North Town
G in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+. He was 46 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Lillian M. Nay and
Louise Selander.
191056
Census1910
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+. He was 56 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Lillian M. Nay and
Louise Selander. Also in the household were three lodgers. William is shown as owning his own livery stable.
191359
Residence
He lived at 1701 Greenleaf
G in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+, in Feb 1913.
Citations
- [S16] "John David (Ian) Porter Research", 1993, John David (Ian) Porter ("Knockhaar", Whitehouse Road, Stranraer, Scotland DG9 0JB), to Warren M. Gordon (Bellevue, Washington). Hereinafter cited as "John David (Ian) Porter Research."
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, 1917-1943. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index, 1871-1920.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
David Ewart
#3007, Deceased, (1785 - 1864)
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1785
Birth
David Ewart was born on 25 Jun 1785 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
G.
182842
Age ~27
Birth abt 1801 | Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
GDeath: on 4 Jul 1865 | Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
GHe and
Elizabeth Hannay were married on 31 Mar 1828 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1829~44
His daughter
Alice Harkness Ewart was born abt 1829 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
183044
His son
David James Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
183044
His daughter
Elizabeth Hannay Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
183347
His son
William Smith Ewart was born on 4 Feb 1833 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
183549
His son
Archibald Melville Ewart was born on 17 Jun 1835 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1851~66
Occupation
He was annuitant in 1851 at High Street
G, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
186175
Occupation
He was fundholder on 8 Apr 1861 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
186478
Death
He died on 24 Jun 1864 at age 78 at High Street
G, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
186478
Cause of Death
He died of apoplexy and paralysis.
186478
Note
His death certificate states that David's parents were David Ewart, Clerk Chancery Office (deceased) and Alison Harkness (deceased). The cause of death was apoplexy and paralysis The informant was his son William.
1865
His wife
Elizabeth Hannay died on 4 Jul 1865 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
Census and Residence Events
185165
186175
Census1861UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1861 UK Census residing at Castle Street
G, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G. He was 75 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
William Smith Ewart and
Elizabeth Hannay.
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
Elizabeth Hannay
#3008, Deceased, (Abt 1801 - 1865)
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1801
Birth
Elizabeth Hannay was born abt 1801 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1828~27
Age 42
Birth on 25 Jun 1785 | Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
GDeath: on 24 Jun 1864 | Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
GDavid Ewart and she were married on 31 Mar 1828 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1829~28
Her daughter
Alice Harkness Ewart was born abt 1829 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1830~29
Her son
David James Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1830~29
Her daughter
Elizabeth Hannay Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1833~32
Her son
William Smith Ewart was born on 4 Feb 1833 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1835~34
Her son
Archibald Melville Ewart was born on 17 Jun 1835 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1864~63
Her husband
David Ewart died on 24 Jun 1864 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1865~64
Death
She died on 4 Jul 1865 at age ~64 at High Street
G, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1865~64
Note
Her death certificate said that she was 65 years old and the widow of David Ewart. Her parents were William Hannay, Burgh Offices (deceased) and Elizabeth McNae (deceased). She died of cancer for one year.
1865~64
Cause of Death
She died of cancer for one year.
Census and Residence Events
1851~50
1861~60
Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of
David Ewart on the 1861 UK Census residing at Castle Street
G, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G. She was ~60 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
William Smith Ewart.
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census.
Archibald Melville Ewart
#3009, Deceased, (1835 - )
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1835
Birth
Archibald Melville Ewart was born on 17 Jun 1835 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1864
His father
David Ewart died on 24 Jun 1864 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1865
His mother
Elizabeth Hannay died on 4 Jul 1865 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
Citations
- [S123] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbrightshire Parish, Scotland, OPR.
Elizabeth Hannay Ewart
#3010, Deceased, (1830 - )
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1830
Birth
Elizabeth Hannay Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1851
Occupation
She was dressmaker on 31 Mar 1851 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1864
Her father
David Ewart died on 24 Jun 1864 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1865
Her mother
Elizabeth Hannay died on 4 Jul 1865 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S123] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbrightshire Parish, Scotland, OPR.
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
Alexander Cowan
#3011, Deceased, (Abt 1757 - )
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1757
Birth
Alexander Cowan was born abt 1757 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1810
His daughter
Jean Cowan was born on 24 Oct 1810 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1810
His son
William Cowan was born on 24 Oct 1810 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1813
His son
John Cowan was born in 1813 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1841
Occupation
He was farmer in 1841 at Burns Park (Drumraik)
G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
Census and Residence Events
1841
Census1841UK
Alexander Cowan was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1841 UK Census residing at Burns Park (Drumraik)
G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+. He was ~84 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Jannet McCornack,
John Cowan,
Jane Hank McNay (Nay),
John Cowan,
Alexander Cowan,
Janet McCornack Cowan, and
Peter Cowan.
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
Jannet McCornack
#3012, Deceased, (Abt 1778 - )
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1778
Birth
Jannet McCornack was born abt 1778.
Birth abt 1757 | Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G1810
Her daughter
Jean Cowan was born on 24 Oct 1810 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1810
Her son
William Cowan was born on 24 Oct 1810 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1813
Her son
John Cowan was born in 1813 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
Census and Residence Events
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
John Cowan
#3013, Deceased, (1813 - )
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Blairs - front of Blairs barn

Blairs - view of Solway from barn

Blairs - ruins of living quarters
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1813
Birth
John Cowan was born in 1813 at Blairs
G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1813
Christening
He was christened on 3 Mar 1813 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)
G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1834
His son
John Cowan was born on 28 Feb 1834 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1836
Age ~23
Birth in 1813 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+Death: on 4 Feb 1896 | Bayfield, Ontario, Canada
GHe and
Jane Hank McNay (Nay) were married on 8 Mar 1836 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1836
His son
Alexander Cowan was born in 1836 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1837
His daughter
Janet McCornack Cowan was born on 15 Nov 1837 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1839
His son
Peter Cowan was born on 13 Dec 1839 in Burns Park (Drumraik), Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1842
His son
David Cowan was born in 1842 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1844
His daughter
Margaret Cowan was born in 1844 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1850
His daughter
Agnes Cowan was born in Dec 1850 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
1851
His son
William Cowan was born in 1851 in Tuckersmith, Huron, Canada West, British America
G.
1854
His son
James Cowan was born in 1854 in Tuckersmith, Huron, Canada West, British America
G.
1865
His son
Peter Cowan was born abt 1865 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
1896
Census and Residence Events
1841
1861
Census1861CA
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1861 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. He was ~48 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
John Cowan,
Alexander Cowan,
Peter Cowan,
David Cowan,
Margaret Cowan,
Agnes Cowan,
William Cowan,
James Cowan, and
Jane Hank McNay (Nay).
1871
1881
Census1881CA
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1881 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. He was ~68 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Alexander Cowan and
Jane Hank McNay (Nay).
1891
Census1891CA
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1891 Canada Census in Bayfield, Ontario, Canada
G. He was ~78 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
James Cowan and
Jane Hank McNay (Nay).
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Canada Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Alexander Cowan
#3014, Deceased, (1836 - 1930)
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1836
Birth
Alexander Cowan was born in 1836 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1836~0
Christening
He was christened on 8 Apr 1836 at Kirkmabreck Parish Church
G, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1896~60
1930~94
Death
He died on 19 Oct 1930 at age ~94 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.

Alexander Cowan Death 1930
Note
Alexander was single when he died.
1930
Burial
He was buried on 21 Oct 1930 in the Maitlandbank Cemetery
G, in Seaforth, Huron, Ontario, Canada
G.
Census and Residence Events
1841~5
1861~25
Alexander was enumerated as the son of
John Cowan on the 1861 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. He was ~25 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
John Cowan,
Peter Cowan,
David Cowan,
Margaret Cowan,
Agnes Cowan,
William Cowan,
James Cowan, and
Jane Hank McNay (Nay).
1881~45
Alexander was enumerated as the son of
John Cowan on the 1881 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. He was ~45 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Jane Hank McNay (Nay).
Citations
- [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
John Cowan
#3015, Deceased, (1834 - 1912)
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John Cowan birth 1834 (Peter's brother)
Events and Notes
1834
Birth
John Cowan was born on 28 Feb 1834 at Burns
G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+. The 1901 Census of Canada states his birthday was 28 Feb 1835.
18340
Christening
He was christened on 28 Feb 1834 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1846~12
Immigration
He immigrated to Canada
G, in 1846.
186228
Age ~19
Birth in 1843 | Canada West, British America
G1863~29
186531
His daughter
Safrona Cowan was born on 7 Aug 1865 in Ontario, Canada
G.
186733
His son
John Cowan was born on 9 Aug 1867 in Huron, Ontario, Canada
G.
187541
His daughter
Salome Cowan was born on 25 Dec 1875 in Stanley, Huron, Ontario, Canada
G.
1880~46
Occupation
He was farmer in 1880 in Greenwood, Saint Clair, Michigan, United States
G.
188046
His son
David Cowan was born on 26 Jul 1880 in Ontario, Canada
G.
189661
191278
Death
He died on 7 Nov 1912 at age 78 in Stanley, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
Census and Residence Events
18417
186126
John was enumerated as the son of
John Cowan on the 1861 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. He was 26 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Alexander Cowan,
Peter Cowan,
David Cowan,
Margaret Cowan,
Agnes Cowan,
William Cowan,
James Cowan, and
Jane Hank McNay (Nay).
187137
188046
189157
190167
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, OPR Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 Canada Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Register, 1858-1869.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 Canada Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Canada Census.
David Cowan
#3016, Deceased, (1842 - )
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1842
Birth
David Cowan was born in 1842 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1842
Christening
He was christened on 31 Jul 1842 at Kirkmabreck Parish Church
G, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1896
Census and Residence Events
1861
David was enumerated as the son of
John Cowan on the 1861 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. He was ~19 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
John Cowan,
Alexander Cowan,
Peter Cowan,
Margaret Cowan,
Agnes Cowan,
William Cowan,
James Cowan, and
Jane Hank McNay (Nay).
1871
1881
Census1881CA
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1881 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. He was ~39 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Peter Cowan.
Citations
- [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 Canada Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Janet McCornack Cowan
#3017, Deceased, (1837 - 1913)
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1837
Birth
Janet McCornack Cowan was born on 15 Nov 1837 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
18370
Christening
She was christened on 3 Dec 1837 at Kirkmabreck Parish Church
G, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
185821
Age ~21
Birth abt 1837 | Scotland, United Kingdom
GDeath: on 3 Oct 1901 | Huron County, Ontario, Canada
GWilliam Nicholson and she were married on 24 Dec 1858 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
186022
Her son
John Nicholson was born on 19 Oct 1860 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
1861~24
Her daughter
Mary Nicholson was born abt 1861 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
1865~28
Her daughter
Jane Nicholson was born abt 1865 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
1867~30
Her daughter
Agnes Nicholson was born abt 1867 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
187133
Her daughter
Jessie Nicholson was born on 1 Apr 1871 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
189658
190163
191375
Death
She died on 27 Jan 1913 at age 75 in Bayfield, Ontario, Canada
G.
Census and Residence Events
18413
186123
Janet was enumerated as the wife of
William Nicholson on the 1861 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. She was 23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
John Nicholson.
187133
188143
Citations
- [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 Canada Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 Canada Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 Canada Census.
Peter Cowan
#3019, Deceased, (1839 - 1928)
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Burns Park - Drumraik map
Events and Notes
1839
Birth
Peter Cowan was born on 13 Dec 1839 in Burns Park (Drumraik), Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
18390
Christening
He was christened on 30 Dec 1839 at Kirkmabreck Parish Church
G, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1846~7
Immigration
He immigrated to Canada
G, in 1846.
1866~27
Age ~23
Birth in Dec 1843 | Ontario, Canada
GDeath: in 1932 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+186929
187030
His daughter
Agnes Ruby Cowan was born on 19 Feb 1870 in Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
187030
1872~33
187333
His daughter
Margaret 'Marge' Cowan was born in Feb 1873 in Seaforth-McKillop Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
187838
188242
His daughter
Ida Maud Cowan was born on 18 Jan 1882 in Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G.
189656
1900~61
Occupation
He was carpenter in 1900 in Hyde Park, Cook, Illinois, United States
G.
190060
1920~81
Occupation
He was flag tender at a city park in 1920 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+.
192080
192484
His daughter
Ida Maud Cowan died on 25 Oct 1924 in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
G.
192888
Death
He died on 4 Feb 1928 at age 88 in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
G.
192888
Burial
He was buried in Feb 1928 in the Mount Olivet Cemetery
G in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
G+.
1932
Census and Residence Events
18411
186121
Peter was enumerated as the son of
John Cowan on the 1861 Canada Census in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
G. He was 21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
John Cowan,
Alexander Cowan,
David Cowan,
Margaret Cowan,
Agnes Cowan,
William Cowan,
James Cowan, and
Jane Hank McNay (Nay).
187131
188141
190060
191070
192080
Citations
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- [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Member Submitted Family Tree.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
Tim Fred Seehausen, M.D.
#3020, Living, (1948 - )
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Tim Seehausen
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1948
Birth
Tim Fred Seehausen, M.D., was born on 4 Jun 1948 in Indiana, United States
G.
199143
199244
Age 42
Birth on 10 Jan 1950 | Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United States
G+
Suzanne Gordon and Tim Seehausen wedding - November 1992
Occupation
He was physician in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United States
G.
199748
His mother
Alice Faye Croner died on 1 Mar 1997 in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
G.
Census and Residence Events
Residence
Tim Fred Seehausen, M.D., lived in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United States
G.
Frederika Zehms
#3021, Deceased, (1856 - )
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1856
Birth
Frederika Zehms was born on 16 May 1856 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
G.
1881
1902
Frederick William August Zehms
#3022, Deceased, (1862 - 1925)
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1862
Birth
Frederick William August Zehms was born on 20 Nov 1862 in Sternhagen, Preußen, Germany
G.
189330
Age 26
Birth on 31 Aug 1866 | Germany
GDeath: on 29 Feb 1928 | Becker County, Minnesota, United States
G190239
192562
Death
He died on 31 Mar 1925 at age 62 in Becker County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1925
1928
Citations
- [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 89048960 for Fredrich William August Zehms. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Minnie Zehms
#3023, Deceased
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Birth
Minnie Zehms was born.
1902
Ida Emilie Augusta Guherke
#3024, Deceased, (1866 - 1928)
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1866
Birth
Ida Emilie Augusta Guherke was born on 31 Aug 1866 in Germany
G.
189326
Age 30
Birth on 20 Nov 1862 | Sternhagen, Preußen, Germany
GDeath: on 31 Mar 1925 | Becker County, Minnesota, United States
G192558
192861
Death
She died on 29 Feb 1928 at age 61 in Becker County, Minnesota, United States
G.
1928
Citations
- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 89048981 for Ida Emilie Augusta (nee Guherke) Zehms. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

- [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
Herman Gallnow
#3025, Deceased
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1881
Age ~25
Birth on 16 May 1856 | Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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