Richard Craig Cowan

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2002
• Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Annglican
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Notes:

Richard C. Cowan, "son of Thomas and Jane (Craigg) Cowan, was born near Drumshambo, Leitrim County, Province of Connaught, Ireland, March 5th, 1832. He served over nine years in the Royal Irish Constabulary. After receiving his discharge he emigrated to America and landed at Quebec, September 18th, 1857. He came to Berlin in fall of the same year. After residing in Waterloo County for some time he was married to Julia Ann, daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Bowers) Eby. She was born August 15th, 1844. Shortly after their marriage they moved on a farm two miles north of Linwood, near the Macton Catholic Church where they resided from 1863 until 1885 when they sold the farm and moved to Masonville, Quebec. Not finding this a a very desirable place of residence they returned to Berlin in 1887 where they have since resided. During the summer time Mr. Cowan is engaged as a gardener for various parties in Berlin. Their family consists of nine children,(None of the children are married and are all at home with their parents save the two eldest)"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Richard married Julia Anna Eby 1 Jul 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Julia (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Eby and Elizabeth Bowers) was born 15 Aug 1844, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2003
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; teacher
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent, Nursery
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman
• Residence: 1921, 212 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Notes:

Robert Henry Cowan, "the eldest in family is engaged as an agent. The firm in whose interest he is engaged had him sent to Sydney, Australia, in 1887, where he still is in their services, selling bibles and other books."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Robert married Rose M. G. Fischer 10 Jun 1908, Plympton Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario. Rose (daughter of James A. Fischer and Deborah Harvey) was born 1882, Plympton Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2004

Notes:

William Craigg Cowan, "the second son, is at present residing in Cape Town, South Africa, where he is engaged as agent by some Canadian firm."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2005
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Wooden ?
• Residence: 1921, 200 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Notes:

Charles Edward Cowan, "the third member of the family, is a contractor and builder. He resides in the town of Berlin."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Charles married Mary Pommer 12 Feb 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Gottlieb Pommer and Maria Dorothea "Mary" Weppler) was born 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2006

Notes:

Walter Richard Cowan, "the fourth member, died Novmember 6th, 1871, aged 4 years and 7 months."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2007
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Joiner
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Notes:

Thomas Albert Cowan, "the fifth son, is engaged as clerk with Messrs. John Fennell & Son, hardware merchants, Berlin."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2008
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1921, 212 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Notes:

Maria Louisa Cowan, "is at home, assisting her mother in doing general house work."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2009
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Joiner
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Furniture
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Notes:

Richard Eby Cowan, "is engaged with The Simpson Company, Berlin, Ontario, as chairmaker."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Richard — Rosa Fisher. Rosa was born Aug 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00026-2010
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Joiner
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Furniture
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1921, 212 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Notes:

Frederick Harold Cowan, "is also engaged with The Simpson Company."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Name: Alice Olga Woods
• Eby ID Number: 00026-2011
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher, School
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher, Public School
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Notes:

Alice Olga Cowan, "the ninth and youngest member of the family, is at present attending the Berlin high school, preparing herself for some profession."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Alice married William Henry Woods 31 Jul 1922. William (son of John Charles Woods and Rebecca Perrin) was born 13 Mar 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]