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Elizabeth Ramsay

#3004, Deceased, (1838 - )

Parents

FatherPeter Ramsay
MotherElizabeth Hannay (Abt 1810 - 1884)
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  • 1838
    Birth
    Elizabeth Ramsay was born on 28 Aug 1838 in Borgue Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • Death
    She died.
  • 1884
    Death of Parent | Elizabeth Hannay
    Her mother Elizabeth Hannay died on 16 Dec 1884 in Tuckersmith, Huron, Ontario, CanadaG.

 


Citations

  1. [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 - )

Parents

FatherPeter Ramsay
MotherElizabeth Hannay (Abt 1810 - 1884)
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  • 1831
    Birth
    Robert Ramsay was born on 2 Sep 1831 in Borgue Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • Death
    He died.
  • 1884
    Death of Parent | Elizabeth Hannay
    His mother Elizabeth Hannay died on 16 Dec 1884 in Tuckersmith, Huron, Ontario, CanadaG.

 


Citations

  1. [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)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherAlexander McNay (Nay) (1815 - 1897)
MotherElizabeth Rae (1815 - 1906)

Child with Louise Selander (1862 - 1914)

DaughterLillian M. Nay (1898 - )
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of David James McNay
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  • Person Source
    William Nay had person sources.
    Citation: 1
  • 1853
    Birth
    He was born on 31 Aug 1853 in Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citations: 2,3
  • 18530
    Christening
    He was christened on 12 Oct 1853 in Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 2
  • 1892~39
    Immigration
    He immigrated to AmericaG, in 1892.
    Citation: 4
  • 189238
    Psgr List
    He was found on a passenger list on 25 May 1892 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United StatesG. 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.
    Citation: 4
  • 189643
    Marriage | Louise Selander
    Age 34
    Birth in Aug 1862 | SwedenG
    Death: on 15 Oct 1914 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+
    He and Louise Selander were married on 31 Dec 1896 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 5
  • 189743
    Death of Parent | Alexander McNay (Nay)
    His father Alexander McNay (Nay) died on 29 Jul 1897 in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 189844
    Birth of Child | Lillian M. Nay
    His daughter Lillian M. Nay was born in Jan 1898 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+.
  • 1900~47
    Occupation
    He was liveryman in 1900 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 6
  • 190653
    Death of Parent | Elizabeth Rae
    His mother Elizabeth Rae died on 30 Dec 1906 in Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 191359
    Death
    He died on 6 Feb 1913 at age 59 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 7
  • 1913
    Burial
    He was buried on 9 Feb 1913 in the Rose Hill CemeteryG in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+.
    Citation: 7
  • 1914
    Death of Spouse | Louise Selander
    His wife Louise Selander died on 15 Oct 1914 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+.

 


Census and Residence Events

  • 18617
    Census1861UK | Alexander McNay (Nay)
    William was enumerated as the son of Alexander McNay (Nay) on the 1861 UK Census residing at Torhousemuir CroftG, in Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. He was 7 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Elizabeth Nay, James Nay, Janet 'Jessie' Nay, Mary Nay, Robert Nay, and Elizabeth Rae.
    Citation: 3
    Torhousemuir Croft - derelict croft house
Torhousemuir was a community of crofts or smallholdings, now abandoned. This croft was called Hillview, because it looked onto Ha' Hill. By the early 1960's most of the crofts were abandoned and given over to rough grazing.
    Torhousemuir Croft
  • 190046
    Census1900
    He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census residing at North TownG in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+. He was 46 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Lillian M. Nay and Louise Selander.
    Citation: 6
  • 191056
    Census1910
    He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+. 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.
    Citation: 8
  • 191359
    Residence
    He lived at 1701 GreenleafG in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG+, in Feb 1913.

    Citation: 7

Citations

  1. [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."
  2. [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.
  3. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census.
  4. [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.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Marriages Index, 1871-1920.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922.
  8. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

David Ewart

#3007, Deceased, (1785 - 1864)

Parents

Children with Elizabeth Hannay (Abt 1801 - 1865)

DaughterAlice Harkness Ewart (Abt 1829 - )
SonDavid James Ewart+ (1830 - 1876)
DaughterElizabeth Hannay Ewart (1830 - )
SonWilliam Smith Ewart (1833 - 1871)
SonArchibald Melville Ewart (1835 - )
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  • 1785
    Birth
    David Ewart was born on 25 Jun 1785 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.
  • 182842
    Marriage | Elizabeth Hannay
    Age ~27
    Birth abt 1801 | Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    Death: on 4 Jul 1865 | Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    He and Elizabeth Hannay were married on 31 Mar 1828 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1829~44
    Birth of Child | Alice Harkness Ewart
    His daughter Alice Harkness Ewart was born abt 1829 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 183044
    Birth of Child | David James Ewart
    His son David James Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 183044
    Birth of Child | Elizabeth Hannay Ewart
    His daughter Elizabeth Hannay Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 183347
    Birth of Child | William Smith Ewart
    His son William Smith Ewart was born on 4 Feb 1833 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 183549
    Birth of Child | Archibald Melville Ewart
    His son Archibald Melville Ewart was born on 17 Jun 1835 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1851~66
    Occupation
    He was annuitant in 1851 at High StreetG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 186175
    Occupation
    He was fundholder on 8 Apr 1861 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
  • 186478
    Death
    He died on 24 Jun 1864 at age 78 at High StreetG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 3
  • 186478
    Cause of Death
    He died of apoplexy and paralysis.
    Citation: 3
  • 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
    Death of Spouse | Elizabeth Hannay
    His wife Elizabeth Hannay died on 4 Jul 1865 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.

 


Census and Residence Events

  • 185165
    Census1851UK
    David Ewart was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1851 UK Census residing at High StreetG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. He was 65 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Alice Harkness Ewart, Elizabeth Hannay Ewart, David James Ewart, William Smith Ewart, and Elizabeth Hannay.
    Citation: 1
  • 186175
    Census1861UK
    He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1861 UK Census residing at Castle StreetG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG. He was 75 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were William Smith Ewart and Elizabeth Hannay.
    Citation: 2

Citations

  1. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
  2. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census.
  3. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.

Elizabeth Hannay

#3008, Deceased, (Abt 1801 - 1865)

Parents

FatherWilliam Hannay
MotherElizabeth McNay (Abt 1774 - )

Children with David Ewart (1785 - 1864)

DaughterAlice Harkness Ewart (Abt 1829 - )
SonDavid James Ewart+ (1830 - 1876)
DaughterElizabeth Hannay Ewart (1830 - )
SonWilliam Smith Ewart (1833 - 1871)
SonArchibald Melville Ewart (1835 - )
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  • 1801
    Birth
    Elizabeth Hannay was born abt 1801 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1828~27
    Marriage | David Ewart
    Age 42
    Birth on 25 Jun 1785 | Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG
    Death: on 24 Jun 1864 | Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG
    David Ewart and she were married on 31 Mar 1828 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1829~28
    Birth of Child | Alice Harkness Ewart
    Her daughter Alice Harkness Ewart was born abt 1829 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1830~29
    Birth of Child | David James Ewart
    Her son David James Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1830~29
    Birth of Child | Elizabeth Hannay Ewart
    Her daughter Elizabeth Hannay Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1833~32
    Birth of Child | William Smith Ewart
    Her son William Smith Ewart was born on 4 Feb 1833 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1835~34
    Birth of Child | Archibald Melville Ewart
    Her son Archibald Melville Ewart was born on 17 Jun 1835 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1864~63
    Death of Spouse | David Ewart
    Her husband David Ewart died on 24 Jun 1864 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1865~64
    Death
    She died on 4 Jul 1865 at age ~64 at High StreetG, in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 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.
    Citation: 1

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
  2. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1851 Scotland Census.
  3. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1861 Scotland Census.

Archibald Melville Ewart

#3009, Deceased, (1835 - )

Parents

FatherDavid Ewart (1785 - 1864)
MotherElizabeth Hannay (Abt 1801 - 1865)
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  • 1835
    Birth
    Archibald Melville Ewart was born on 17 Jun 1835 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • Death
    He died.
  • 1864
    Death of Parent | David Ewart
    His father David Ewart died on 24 Jun 1864 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1865
    Death of Parent | Elizabeth Hannay
    His mother Elizabeth Hannay died on 4 Jul 1865 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.

 


Citations

  1. [S123] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbrightshire Parish, Scotland, OPR.

Elizabeth Hannay Ewart

#3010, Deceased, (1830 - )

Parents

FatherDavid Ewart (1785 - 1864)
MotherElizabeth Hannay (Abt 1801 - 1865)
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  • 1830
    Birth
    Elizabeth Hannay Ewart was born on 23 Jan 1830 in Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1851
    Occupation
    She was dressmaker on 31 Mar 1851 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 2
  • 1864
    Death of Parent | David Ewart
    Her father David Ewart died on 24 Jun 1864 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1865
    Death of Parent | Elizabeth Hannay
    Her mother Elizabeth Hannay died on 4 Jul 1865 in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • Death
    She died.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S123] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkcudbrightshire Parish, Scotland, OPR.
  2. [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 - )

Children with Jannet McCornack (Abt 1778 - )

DaughterJean Cowan (1810 - )
SonWilliam Cowan (1810 - )
SonJohn Cowan+ (1813 - )
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  • 1757
    Birth
    Alexander Cowan was born abt 1757 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
    Citation: 1
  • Marriage | Jannet McCornack
    Birth abt 1778
    He and Jannet McCornack were married.
  • 1810
    Birth of Child | Jean Cowan
    His daughter Jean Cowan was born on 24 Oct 1810 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1810
    Birth of Child | William Cowan
    His son William Cowan was born on 24 Oct 1810 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1813
    Birth of Child | John Cowan
    His son John Cowan was born in 1813 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1841
    Occupation
    He was farmer in 1841 at Burns Park (Drumraik)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 1
  • Death
    He died.
  • Death of Spouse | Jannet McCornack
    His wife Jannet McCornack died.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [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 - )

Children with Alexander Cowan (Abt 1757 - )

DaughterJean Cowan (1810 - )
SonWilliam Cowan (1810 - )
SonJohn Cowan+ (1813 - )
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Citations

  1. [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 - )

Parents

FatherAlexander Cowan (Abt 1757 - )
MotherJannet McCornack (Abt 1778 - )

Children with Jane Hank McNay (Nay) (1813 - 1896)

SonJohn Cowan+ (1834 - 1912)
SonAlexander Cowan (1836 - 1930)
DaughterJanet McCornack Cowan+ (1837 - 1913)
SonPeter Cowan+ (1839 - 1928)
SonDavid Cowan (1842 - )
DaughterMargaret Cowan+ (1844 - 1927)
DaughterAgnes Cowan+ (1850 - 1934)
SonWilliam Cowan (1851 - )
SonJames Cowan (1854 - )
SonPeter Cowan (Abt 1865 - )
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Blairs - front of the farm's barn
Blairs - front of Blairs barn
Blairs - view of Solway from the barn
Blairs - view of Solway from barn
Blairs - ruins of the living quarters
Blairs - ruins of living quarters

 


Events and Notes

  • 1813
    Birth
    John Cowan was born in 1813 at BlairsG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 1
  • 1813
    Christening
    He was christened on 3 Mar 1813 at Old Kirkmabreck Parish Church (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 2
  • 1834
    Birth of Child | John Cowan
    His son John Cowan was born on 28 Feb 1834 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1836
    Age ~23
    Birth in 1813 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+
    Death: on 4 Feb 1896 | Bayfield, Ontario, CanadaG
    He and Jane Hank McNay (Nay) were married on 8 Mar 1836 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1836
    Birth of Child | Alexander Cowan
    His son Alexander Cowan was born in 1836 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1837
    Birth of Child | Janet McCornack Cowan
    His daughter Janet McCornack Cowan was born on 15 Nov 1837 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1839
    Birth of Child | Peter Cowan
    His son Peter Cowan was born on 13 Dec 1839 in Burns Park (Drumraik), Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
  • 1842
    Birth of Child | David Cowan
    His son David Cowan was born in 1842 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1844
    Birth of Child | Margaret Cowan
    His daughter Margaret Cowan was born in 1844 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1850
    Birth of Child | Agnes Cowan
    His daughter Agnes Cowan was born in Dec 1850 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 1851
    Birth of Child | William Cowan
    His son William Cowan was born in 1851 in Tuckersmith, Huron, Canada West, British AmericaG.
  • 1854
    Birth of Child | James Cowan
    His son James Cowan was born in 1854 in Tuckersmith, Huron, Canada West, British AmericaG.
  • 1865
    Birth of Child | Peter Cowan
    His son Peter Cowan was born abt 1865 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 1896
    Death of Spouse | Jane Hank McNay (Nay)
    His wife Jane Hank McNay (Nay) died on 4 Feb 1896 in Bayfield, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • Death
    He died.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
  3. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Canada Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Alexander Cowan

#3014, Deceased, (1836 - 1930)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Cowan (1813 - )
MotherJane Hank McNay (Nay) (1813 - 1896)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of David James McNay
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  • 1836
    Birth
    Alexander Cowan was born in 1836 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1836~0
    Christening
    He was christened on 8 Apr 1836 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 1
  • 1896~60
    Death of Parent | Jane Hank McNay (Nay)
    His mother Jane Hank McNay (Nay) died on 4 Feb 1896 in Bayfield, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 1930~94
    Death
    He died on 19 Oct 1930 at age ~94 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
    Alexander Cowan, death certificate, 1930
    Alexander Cowan Death 1930
  • Note
    Alexander was single when he died.
  • 1930
    Burial
    He was buried on 21 Oct 1930 in the Maitlandbank CemeteryG, in Seaforth, Huron, Ontario, CanadaG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
  2. [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)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Cowan (1813 - )
MotherJane Hank McNay (Nay) (1813 - 1896)

Children with Maria 'Annie' Earnest (1843 - )

DaughterJane Cowan (Abt 1863 - )
DaughterSafrona Cowan (1865 - 1935)
SonJohn Cowan (1867 - )
DaughterSalome Cowan (1875 - 1956)
SonDavid Cowan (1880 - )
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of David James McNay
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John Cowan birth 1834 (Peter's brother)
John Cowan birth 1834 (Peter's brother)

 


Events and Notes

  • 1834
    Birth
    John Cowan was born on 28 Feb 1834 at BurnsG, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+. The 1901 Census of Canada states his birthday was 28 Feb 1835.
    Citation: 1
  • 18340
    Christening
    He was christened on 28 Feb 1834 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 1
  • 1846~12
    Immigration
    He immigrated to CanadaG, in 1846.
    Citation: 2
  • 186228
    Age ~19
    Birth in 1843 | Canada West, British AmericaG
    He and Maria 'Annie' Earnest were married on 27 Oct 1862 in Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
    Citation: 3
  • 1863~29
    Birth of Child | Jane Cowan
    His daughter Jane Cowan was born abt 1863 in CanadaG.
  • 186531
    Birth of Child | Safrona Cowan
    His daughter Safrona Cowan was born on 7 Aug 1865 in Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 186733
    Birth of Child | John Cowan
    His son John Cowan was born on 9 Aug 1867 in Huron, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 187541
    Birth of Child | Salome Cowan
    His daughter Salome Cowan was born on 25 Dec 1875 in Stanley, Huron, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 1880~46
    Occupation
    He was farmer in 1880 in Greenwood, Saint Clair, Michigan, United StatesG.
    Citation: 4
  • 188046
    Birth of Child | David Cowan
    His son David Cowan was born on 26 Jul 1880 in Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 189661
    Death of Parent | Jane Hank McNay (Nay)
    His mother Jane Hank McNay (Nay) died on 4 Feb 1896 in Bayfield, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 191278
    Death
    He died on 7 Nov 1912 at age 78 in Stanley, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 Canada Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, County Marriage Register, 1858-1869.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
  5. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
  6. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 Canada Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1891 Canada Census.

David Cowan

#3016, Deceased, (1842 - )
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Cowan (1813 - )
MotherJane Hank McNay (Nay) (1813 - 1896)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of David James McNay
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  • 1842
    Birth
    David Cowan was born in 1842 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 1842
    Christening
    He was christened on 31 Jul 1842 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 1
  • 1896
    Death of Parent | Jane Hank McNay (Nay)
    His mother Jane Hank McNay (Nay) died on 4 Feb 1896 in Bayfield, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • Death
    He died.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
  2. [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)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Cowan (1813 - )
MotherJane Hank McNay (Nay) (1813 - 1896)

Children with William Nicholson (Abt 1837 - 1901)

SonJohn Nicholson+ (1860 - )
DaughterMary Nicholson (Abt 1861 - )
DaughterJane Nicholson (Abt 1865 - )
DaughterAgnes Nicholson (Abt 1867 - )
DaughterJessie Nicholson+ (1871 - 1957)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of David James McNay
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  • 1837
    Birth
    Janet McCornack Cowan was born on 15 Nov 1837 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
  • 18370
    Christening
    She was christened on 3 Dec 1837 at Kirkmabreck Parish ChurchG, in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG+.
    Citation: 1
  • 185821
    Age ~21
    Birth abt 1837 | Scotland, United KingdomG
    Death: on 3 Oct 1901 | Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG
    William Nicholson and she were married on 24 Dec 1858 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 186022
    Birth of Child | John Nicholson
    Her son John Nicholson was born on 19 Oct 1860 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 1861~24
    Birth of Child | Mary Nicholson
    Her daughter Mary Nicholson was born abt 1861 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 1865~28
    Birth of Child | Jane Nicholson
    Her daughter Jane Nicholson was born abt 1865 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 1867~30
    Birth of Child | Agnes Nicholson
    Her daughter Agnes Nicholson was born abt 1867 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 187133
    Birth of Child | Jessie Nicholson
    Her daughter Jessie Nicholson was born on 1 Apr 1871 in Tuckersmith Township, Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 189658
    Death of Parent | Jane Hank McNay (Nay)
    Her mother Jane Hank McNay (Nay) died on 4 Feb 1896 in Bayfield, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 190163
    Death of Spouse | William Nicholson
    Her husband William Nicholson died on 3 Oct 1901 in Huron County, Ontario, CanadaG.
  • 191375
    Death
    She died on 27 Jan 1913 at age 75 in Bayfield, Ontario, CanadaG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
  2. [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1861 Canada Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1871 Canada Census.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 Canada Census.

Peter Cowan

#3019, Deceased, (1839 - 1928)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherJohn Cowan (1813 - )
MotherJane Hank McNay (Nay) (1813 - 1896)

Children with Bridget 'Beatrice' McKearnan (McKiernan) (1843 - 1932)

DaughterMary Jane 'Marie' Cowan (1869 - 1953)
DaughterAgnes Ruby Cowan+ (1870 - 1940)
SonJohn Grover Cowan (1870 - 1920)
DaughterMarie Cowan (1872 - )
DaughterMargaret 'Marge' Cowan (1873 - 1959)
DaughterJanet Adeline Cowan (1878 - 1900)
DaughterIda Maud Cowan+ (1882 - 1924)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of David James McNay
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Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S108] , Old Parochial Registers of Scotland (OPR). Hereinafter cited as Kirkmabreck Parish, Scotland OPR.
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
  5. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Member Submitted Family Tree.
  6. [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, 1841 Scotland Census.
  7. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Tim Fred Seehausen, M.D.

#3020, Living, (1948 - )

Parents

FatherNorbert Henry Seehausen (1916 - 1991)
MotherAlice Faye Croner (1922 - 1997)
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Tim Fred Seehausen
Tim Seehausen

 


Events and Notes

  • 1948
    Birth
    Tim Fred Seehausen, M.D., was born on 4 Jun 1948 in Indiana, United StatesG.
  • 199143
    Death of Parent | Norbert Henry Seehausen
    His father Norbert Henry Seehausen died on 28 Dec 1991 in Hillsborough County, Florida, United StatesG.
  • 199244
    Sue Gordon Seehausen 1998
    Age 42
    Birth on 10 Jan 1950 | Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG+
    He and Suzanne Marie Gordon were married on 12 Nov 1992 in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United StatesG.
    Suzanne Gordon and Tim Seehausen wedding 1992-11
    Suzanne Gordon and Tim Seehausen wedding - November 1992
  • Occupation
    He was physician in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United StatesG.
  • 199748
    Death of Parent | Alice Faye Croner
    His mother Alice Faye Croner died on 1 Mar 1997 in Hillsborough County, Florida, United StatesG.

 


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  • Residence
    Tim Fred Seehausen, M.D., lived in Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, United StatesG.

Frederika Zehms

#3021, Deceased, (1856 - )

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Frederick William August Zehms

#3022, Deceased, (1862 - 1925)

Parents

Child with Ida Emilie Augusta Guherke (1866 - 1928)

DaughterSophia Minnie Zehms
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Citations

  1. [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
  2. [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.external link icon

Minnie Zehms

#3023, Deceased

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Ida Emilie Augusta Guherke

#3024, Deceased, (1866 - 1928)

Child with Frederick William August Zehms (1862 - 1925)

DaughterSophia Minnie Zehms
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Citations

  1. [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.external link icon
  2. [S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)

Herman Gallnow

#3025, Deceased
Last Edited 20 Apr 2024

 


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