Lt. Col. James Laing Cowan: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Lt. Col. James Laing Cowan was born 4 Feb 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1936, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Sep 1936, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235053272
School: Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; SS.19 Clearview School
Name: Laing Cowan
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92815
Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyteriam
Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Col. James Laing Cowman was born on the family farm named Clochmohr, the son of James Cowan. he attended Clearview and Tassie schools in Galt. He served in 29th Waterloo Regiment. became a lieutenant in 1882 and later colonel. He was president of Cowan & Co. of Galt Ltd. He was also known as a breeder of prize winning sheep and cattle.

Cambridge Mosiac, Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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J. L. Cowan dies At Galt In 91st Year

Sept. 21. - Colonel Laing one of Galt's best-known died Saturday at his residence here. He was in his 91st year and had been ailing for some time. He was born at "Clochmoor." Hespeler Road, four years before Galt became an incorporated village.

He had lived 74 years on the homestead before moving Galt to retire. His interest in shooting and sporting matters with the old 29th Regiment. In 1882 he was gazetted a sargant, later becoming commanding officer.

A lieutenant, he formed one guard of honor that welcomed Princess Louise and the Marquess of Lorne to Berlin, now []her. having the honor of raising the flag to Royalty. He was the oldest surviving officer 29th.

He was a farmer, he was a noted of sheep and Shorthorn He recalled that when 9 years of age, the first train came to Galt in 1855 over the Great []an Railway. He also recalled laying of the cornerstone of present town hall in 1870. He was married in 1878 and is survived by one son, James Roy, and daughter, Mabel, both of Galt.

Kitchener Daily Record 21 Sep 1936, Mon Page 9

School:
He began his school days at the old log school house at Clearview of which the late David Brydon was at that time principal. He attended the Tassie school.

James married Susannah Blackwood 6 Nov 1878, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Robert Blackwood and Susan Roy) was born 12 Aug 1856, Montreal, Ile De Montreal, Quebec; died 27 Mar 1934, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1934, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Susan Mabel Cowan was born 13 Mar 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Mabel Cowan was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. James Roy Cowan was born 17 Jun 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1969; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Thomas Laing Cowan was born 8 Oct 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

Susan Mabel Cowan

(1.James¹) was born 13 Mar 1880, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92817
Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

3.	Mabel Cowan (1.James¹) was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92817 Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James Roy Cowan

(1.James¹) was born 17 Jun 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1969; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92818
Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Foundry Galt
Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James married Jessie Lennox Gray 2 Jun 1914, , Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada. Jessie was born 16 Jul 1888, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died 29 Dec 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1970, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

6. Dr. Laing Gray Cowan
7. Joan Cowan
8. Gray Cowan
9. William J. Cowan was born 13 May 1917; died 21 Jun 1981; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas Laing Cowan

(1.James¹) was born 8 Oct 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92819
Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

In Waterloo Township, on the 8th inst., the wife of Mr. J. L. Cowan, of a son.

Galt Reporter Oct 14 1887 pg 8

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In Memoriam Died Cowan At "Clochmhor," Waterloo Township, on Tuesday, January 24th, 1911, at 2 p.m. Thomas Laing Younger son of J. Laing and Susan B. Cowan in his 23rd year. The Funeral Will take place from his parents' residence, on Thursday, January 26th, at 2 p.m., to Mount View Cemetery. Friends and Aquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Generation: 3

6. Dr. Laing Gray Cowan (4.James², 1.James¹)
7. Joan Cowan (4.James², 1.James¹)
Joan — William Little. [Group Sheet]
8. Gray Cowan (4.James², 1.James¹)

William J. Cowan

(4.James², 1.James¹) was born 13 May 1917; died 21 Jun 1981; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-421104

William — Vera M. Mullins. Vera was born 15 Sep 1915; died 18 Sep 1981; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]