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Dr. Richard D. Cowan

Male Cal 1851 - 1897  (~ 45 years)


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  1. 1.  Dr. Richard D. Cowan was born CALC 1 Dec 1851, , Ontario, Canada (son of William Cowan and Margaret Davidson); died 6 Oct 1897; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-303826
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Cowan was born 6 Dec 1814, Yarrow, , Selkirk, Scotland (son of James Cowan and Margaret Nichol); died 24 Jan 1895, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188257600
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97144
    • 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; C. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Died, In Galt, yesterday (Sunday) night, at a quarter to 12 o'clock, William Cowan, Aged 80 years, 2 months and 19 days. Funeral, On Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, corner State and Maple Streets, to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to accept this intimation. Galt, February 25, 1895.

    Funeral Card

    William — Margaret Davidson. Margaret (daughter of Richard Davidson and Jane Oliphant) was born CALC 7 Apr 1823, , Scotland; died 18 Feb 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret Davidson was born CALC 7 Apr 1823, , Scotland (daughter of Richard Davidson and Jane Oliphant); died 18 Feb 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188257635
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-332266
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    In Memoriam Died In Galt, on Thursday, February 13th, 1908 at 2.45 p.m. Margaret Davidson Relict of the late Wm. Cowan Aged 84 years, 10 months and 11 days Funeral Will take place from her late residence, State St., on Saturday afternoon, February 15th, 1908, at 2 o'clock, to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Jane Cowan was born 1846, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. James Davidson Cowan was born 21 Mar 1847, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1921, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1921, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Margaret Nichol Cowan was born CALC 7 Jul 1849, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Dr. Richard D. Cowan was born CALC 1 Dec 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1897; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. William Davidson Cowan was born 22 Aug 1854, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1940; 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.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. 2. 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. 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.

  3. 6.  Richard Davidson was born CALC 23 Jun 1794, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 23 Apr 1883, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340958

    Richard — Jane Oliphant. Jane was born CALC 6 Feb 1801, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 6 Jan 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Jane Oliphant was born CALC 6 Feb 1801, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 6 Jan 1882, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jane Davidson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340959

    Children:
    1. 3. Margaret Davidson was born CALC 7 Apr 1823, , Scotland; died 18 Feb 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jennett Davidson was born 1825; died 2 Nov 1859, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Agness Davidson was born 3 Jul 1833, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Henry Davidson was born 10 Jan 1840, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Aug 1901, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Isabella Davidson was born 1828; died 3 Nov 1899; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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