James Scott Cowan

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187864618
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139949
• 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
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada

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THE LATE JAMES S. COWAN

There passed away at Dr. Cowan's in Guelph, on Saturday, Sept. 29th, James S. Cowan, one of the most prominent and highly respected residents of North Dumfries. The subject of this notice was born near the Yarrow Selkirk Shore, Scotland and came to Canada, with his father in 1829. The family settled on the farm down the East River Road now owned by his brother, Mr. William Cowan. Afterwards he went to work for the Hon. Wm. Dickson, taking charge of his farm and place, being a young man of great activity and industry. It was not until it was wholly or nearly paid, that he settled on the farm at Altrieve lake. It was then, like almost the whole township, covered with heavy timber, but his industry soon turned it into the fine, cleared farm it is today. He was married in 1832, to Miss Ann Mathieson, who is yet well remembered for her genial, warm hearted disposition. She died in 1879, having lived 47 years after their marriage, leaving a family of eight children; James who died in 1891; Jennie (Mrs. Dalgleish) who died in 1883: Walter S., Dr. W. R. Cowan and Mrs. Geo. McEwan, of Guelph; Mrs. W. K. Marshall, of Clifford; Miss Annie and Alex. N., at home. Mr. Cowan's sickness had been of about. 1.5 years duration and his trouble had become so painful his medical adviser thought it necessary for him to undergo an operation. This took place about, a week before he died and although performed skilfully, his constitution proved not to be strong enough to bear it and he passed away on Saturday, as stated above. Mr. Cowan's death snaps another link which binds the present to the past, and which will soon, leave Dumfries without, one single one of the brave men and true who tackled its forests, over hall a century ago. He was widely known and universally respected as a good citizen, who had well discharged his duty in all the relations of life. He had reached his 84th, year and the immense funeral on Sunday last, testified to the respect in which himself and family are held.

The Weekly Reformer 6 Oct 1893 pg 1

James — Ann Mathison. Ann (daughter of Alexander Mathieson and Isabel Grey) was born 22 Jun 1810, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland; died 18 May 1879, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. James Cowan was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1891; was buried , Harriston Cemetery, Harriston, Wellington Co., Ontario.
2. Dr. William B. Cowan was born 13 Mar 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Isabella Cowan was born 1842, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Jennie Cowan was born 4 Feb 1845, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1883, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Agnes Cowan was born 20 May 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1912, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
6. Annie B. Cowan was born 23 Jan 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 16 Feb 1851, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1923, Clifford, Minto Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
7. Alexander Mathieson Cowan was born 18 May 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1921, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Jun 1921, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
8. Walter Cowan was born 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

James — . [Group Sheet]

1. Alexander Mathieson Cowan was born 18 May 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1921, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Jun 1921, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.