Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Mary Cowan

Female 1872 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Cowan was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of George N. Cowan and Barbara Hall); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123879
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George N. Cowan was born 17 Jan 1823, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland (son of James Cowan and Margaret Nichol); died 22 May 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72645
    • Birth: 17 Jan 1823, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 16, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 11 Lot 17, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1909, Cedar St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died In Galt, on Saturday, May 22nd, 1909, at 9 a.m. George N. Cowan In his 87th year The funeral Will take place from his late residence, corner of Cedar and Davidson streets, on Monday, May 24th, at 2.30 p.m., to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

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    George — Barbara Hall. Barbara was born 5 Aug 1831, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1907, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Barbara Hall was born 5 Aug 1831, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1907, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Cowan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72646
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1907, Cedar St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died In Galt, on Sunday, September 8th, 1907, at 11.30 o'clock p.m. Barbara Hall beloved wife of George N. Cowan in her 76th year. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 from her late residence, Cor. Davidson and Cedar Streets, to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. Galt, Sept. 9th, 1907.

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    Children:
    1. Rebecca Cowan was born 30 Aug 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James N. Cowan was born Nov 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1893; was buried , Whitewood Cemetery, Melville, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    3. Archibald Cowan was born 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1947; was buried , Whitewood Cemetery, Melville, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    4. Margaret Cowan was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George H. Cowan was born 29 May 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1912; was buried , Whitewood Cemetery, Melville, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    6. John Cowan was born 2 Dec 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Reeve Robert Knox Cowan was born 20 Jun 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1939, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 1. Mary Cowan was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. William Cowan was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Margaret "Maggie" Cowan was born 24 Nov 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1930; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Cowan was born 1789, , Selkirkshire, Scotland; died 25 Dec 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185592509
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155110
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian

    Notes:

    At his residence, 11th con. North Dumfries, Mr. James Cowan, sr., aged 77 years. Deceased emigrated from Selkirkshire, Scotland, to Canada, 38 years ago. He was very much respected.

    Funeral will take place on Saturday, at 1 o'clock, p.m. from his late residence.

    Galt Reporter Dec 27 1867 pg 2

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    James is reported to be the nephew of Walter Cowan.

    James — Margaret Nichol. Margaret was born 1792, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 26 Aug 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret Nichol was born 1792, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 26 Aug 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185592523
    • Name: Margaret Cowan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155128
    • Immigration: 1829, , Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Camada

    Notes:

    In North Dumfries, on Sunday morning, 26th inst., Margaret Nichol, relict of the late James Cowan, aged 92 years.

    Galt Reporter Aug 31 1883 pg 1

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    Mrs. James Cowan - this very old resident of North Dumfries died on Sunday last, and was attended to her last resting place on Tuesday by an immense concourse of old friends. Last February Mrs. Cowan met with an accident whereby she has since been confined to her bed a great sufferer. At her advanced age - she was in her 92nd year - it was hopeless to look for her recovery and all that was left for her family and friends was to smooth the few days remaining to her by loving attention. With her husband, who died in 1867 - genial James Cowan, a friend of all, and known to almost every resident of Dumfries and Galt, and ever ready with cheerful deeds to encourage the down hearted and assist the unfortunate - the deceased lady came from the Vale of Yarrow in 1829, and settling on the homestead now occupied by her son, Mr. Thomas Cowan, took up the life of a Canadian pioneer. It is but a repetition to describe the trials of their life. How well they performed their part is amply evidenced by the success which attended their efforts. Nine children were born to them, five sons and four daughters. Of the sons, four, viz.: Mr. George Cowan, living a little west of the homestead, Mr. Thomas Cowan, on the homestead, Mr. William Cowan, of North Dumfries, and Mr. James Cowan, of Guelph township, certainly survive, while the fifth son, Mr. John Cowan, left this section many years ago - so long ago as scarcely to be remembered here, and has not been heard from for years. Three daughters are dead, and the fourth is Mrs. John Knox, of Wroxeter village. One or two more of the old, old folk are left with us, Mrs. George Barrie and Mrs. P?r. When they pass away the link between the early days and the present will be several, and of the actual participants none will be left.

    Galt Reporter Aug 31 1883 pg 1

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    Died, In North Dumfries, on Sunday morning, at 3.40 o'clock, Margaret Nichol Relict of the late James Cowan, Aged 92 Years. Funeral On Tuesday afternoon, 28th August, at 1 o'clock, from the residence of Mr. Thos. Cowan, 11th Con., to the Galt Cemetery. N.Dumfries, Aug. 27th, 1883.

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    Children:
    1. William Cowan was born 6 Dec 1814, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 24 Jan 1895, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Cowan was born 1820, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 2. George N. Cowan was born 17 Jan 1823, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 22 May 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Thomas Cowan was born 22 Sep 1829, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1916, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christina Cowan was born 1832, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.