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Re: Cogswell's

1965aeray — 2012-02-16 17:38:32Z

I am Alice Elizabeth Cogswell Ray, our line of Cogswell's came from the Diamondale-Holt area near Lansing. My father was John R Cogswell, he had several sisters Ada, Emma, Alice, Genevieve and brothers Earl, Murl & Jim plus several other sibling that passed at young ages. Our grand parents had passed before I was born in 1947.

Re: Bianca Cogswell

alameda_uk — 2011-11-30 22:25:55Z

Will contact you, thanks! I am still interested.

Re: Bianca Cogswell

Eloisegassert — 2011-11-28 23:18:45Z

Contact me viaancestr.com or memaw24427@aol.com. I have wuite and extensive tree on the James K Cogswell.

Seeking Frances Cogswell Church descendant, Lisbon/Bath, NH

SusanRoberts658 — 2011-10-25 16:16:18Z

I'm seeking a descendant of Frances O. Cogswell, born in March 1887 in Lisbon, New Hampshire. Frances was the daughter of Lisbon merchant Carlos M. Cogswell and his wife, Nellie O. Drew. She had an older sister, Etta, and a younger sister, Isabelle. Some time around 1914, she married Kenneth Clyde Church of Vermont, and settled in Bath, New Hampshire. Frances Cogswell Church bore three or four children, Eleanor, Barbara, Margaret, and perhaps one other. On 31 Mar 1938, her oldest daughter, Eleanor, died in Hanover, New Hampshire. More information is available at this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26625162@N05/6274822847/
John Roberts

Theresa Cogswell

lastonestanding — 2011-08-31 21:19:35Z

Claremont California Courier newspaper Dec 1st 1921
MISS COGSWELL TO WED
Miss Theresa Cogswell, who is well known in Claremont as a Pomona,California college girl of great talent, has resigned the position of president of the Pomona Women's Auxiliary of the Pomona Post, American Legion in order to arrange for her marriage to Dr. L H.Bailey of Los Angeles. The wedding will come early in the winter.

1900 census on Garey Ave in San Jose Township,part of Pomona in Los Angeles county,Ca.Franklin Cogswell head of house age 61, born in Conn.
Flora wife age 44 born in N.Y.
son Franklin age 11
daughter Theresa 9, both children born in California

1920 census in Pomona,Ca
217 West Pearl Street
M.Flora Cogswell head of house, 65 widow,born N.Y.Farmer
Theresa daughter 29 single, teacher dramatics, born California

warner cogswell

lynnolson_1 — 2011-08-22 13:58:01Z

I am looking for the parents of Warner Cogswell born 1796 in New York and died March 4, 1864 in Washington County, Indiana

Re: Martin Cogswell

rbohn49 — 2011-07-08 20:51:48Z

No, just that they were married 1 Jan 1846.

Re: Martin Cogswell

cmariehow38 — 2011-07-06 22:33:09Z

Do you have information about Clarissa Ellis?

Re: Martin Cogswell

rbohn49 — 2011-07-06 20:17:17Z

from Decendents of John Cogswell by DJ Cogswell, Martin was the son of Ferris and Mrs. Phebe Hawley (Hurd) Bristol. Ferris Cogswell is also listed in the DAR Patriot Index, p. 142.

The Cogswell Family Association's newsletter, the Cogswell Courier, is planning an article of Cogswells in the American Revolution, in the December 2011 issue.

Re: Martin Cogswell

cmariehow38 — 2011-07-06 17:42:41Z

I am the great great g dtr of Martin Cogswell whose son was Edwin Cogswell ( Clarissa Ellis of Pownal Township, Bennington County Vermont) born Dec 10, 1853 and died Jan 14, 1923, father of James Vanquisan, born March 28, 1869,married May Elizabeth McKinstry ( Andrew Mc Kinstry and Maria Splawn) J.V. died aug 16, 1952 in Gresham,Oregon. Their son was Clarence Merle Cogswell, my grandfather,married Mary Jean Chapman whose daughter was Virginia M. Cogswell born May 6, 1922, my mother. Does anyone know where the Vanquisan came from. Anyone out there have any other information on this line? Thanks, Caroline Myers Howard

Re: John COGSWELL s/o Benjamin & Lois of Coventry CT

BITTNERS — 2011-04-08 10:15:37Z

If your first name is Marilyn and you're from Tampa Bay, then we have emailed re Benj. before. If you're a different researcher, then yes, I believe that Benj. & Tryphena are siblings. I believe that all siblings exc. Wm. moved to Oneida Co. with father John who d in 1819 intestate (without will) and named Benj. as his administrator. That doc. is the only item in the Oneida Co. file re John Cogswell (no other family members named exc. Benj.). Benj. & John Jr. are found as land owners in Western, Oneida Co. by 1814. I haven't found a burial site for Benj. but Cogswell genealogies claim he d in Oneida Co. John Jr. d in 1874 in Western, Oneida Co. I have his meager obit. He also appears in 1820 Western census, maybe later ones too. John Jr.'s birthdate on tombstone is Mar 14, 1781. Is Benj. older or younger? I am unsure. Check out probable son Henry who moved to Hayworth, MacLean Co., IL & appears in 1880 census w/mother Philena in household. Keep in touch. Sharon

Re: John COGSWELL s/o Benjamin & Lois of Coventry CT

MARNIC — 2011-04-06 22:20:11Z

I am desc from a Benjamin Cogswell who was b. in NY betw 1790-1799. he married Philena Wright, daughter of Abner and Polly wright, b. 5 Oct 1800 in NY. I am trying to figure out if he is the brother of Tryphena Cogswell Martin. I think I found him in the 1830 census in Steuben,Oneida NY.
he may be the Benjamin named administrator of the estate of John Cogswell who d. 1819.I hope we can someday connect the dots. I am also interested in who this John Cogswell was who d. 1819. Is there some further info on that will?

NEW - Cogswell Family Association Blog

rbohn49 — 2011-04-06 19:39:04Z

Thank to our new webmaster, Bruce Cogswell, the Cogswell Family Association has a new Blog. Go to http://www.cogswell.org/index.htm and check it out. Post something there. Share your family history or stories.

Re: Cogswells of Genesee and Wyoming Counties, NY & HILLSDALE CO., MICHIGAN

docnaden — 2011-04-06 06:18:22Z

Ms. Alden
While researching inquiries on the Cogswell Family, I came across your inquiry from Jan., 2007 and I was excited at the Listing of all the names on your message
Caroline Case-Cogswell was my Maternal Gr., Gr., Grandmother. She was Married to Charles P. Case from NY(??). I have been trying to find information on Charles's Family for quite some time but have been unsuccessful. After the 1870 Township of Otisco, Symaria, Ionia Co., Michigan census, Charles seemed to disappear and by the 1880 Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., census, she's listed as a Widow!
Caroline was the Daughter of Alanson Cogswell anshe was Born 2 Feb., 1833 in New York & Died: 27 March, 1887 in Homer, Calhoun Co., Michigan. My Great GrandMother, HARRIET AUGUSTA CASE-TURNER, was her oldest child. Caroline & Charles had Four Daughters; Harriet, Mary Florence & Francis
Caroline is Buried in Fisher Cemetery in Homer, Michigan Near her Older Sister, Lydia Ann Cogswell Church & her Family. It is believed that Alanson is also Buried there, but some older files have been lost due to poor record keeping. It's said he's buried in an Unmarked grave because of moved & missing headstones!!
If you would happen to have any info on Charles Case or his Parents & siblings, I would really appreciate any info you'd like to share!! Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thanks & thanks for your posting!!
Sincerely,
Gary 'Smokey' Naden
docnaden@yahoo.com

RESEARCHING ALANSON COGSWELL=1798-188? HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN

docnaden — 2011-04-06 05:21:28Z

Mr. Bohn
I came across your reply below to a inquiry about Francis Beard-Cogswell & the info on Alanson, so I hope you don't mind my contacting you..
I have been researching my Maternal Gr.,Gr.,Gr.Grandfather
'ALANSON COGSWELL' b: 1798 in New York (??Oneida I think) and who died aft. 1880 in or around Litchfield, Hillsdale Co.,Michigan.
From what I've been able to find, I think that he is the son of WILLIAM COGSWELL & SUSANNAH BEARD. According to the COGSWELL"S IN AMERICA, Their Son Alanson "died in early life at sea"!! However, I feel he did not die and went on to marry & have children and lived into his 80's!
As a little kid, I remember my Great Grandma, Harriet Augusta Case-Turner telling me about her Grandpa who went to sea as a young man but came back, settled down and became a farmer never to return to the sea again!
My problem is trying to definately connect him completely!! I know by Census files that he came from New York, That he was Born in 1789, He fought in the War of 1812 in New York(76th NY Infantry)and that he had (at least) two Daughters. Lydia Ann Cogswell-Church b:30 June 1824 in Elba, Genesee, New York and d: 8 June, 1876 in Homer, Calhoun, Michigan AND Caroline Cogswell-Case b: 2 Feb. 1833 in New York & d:27 March, 1887 in Homer, Calhoun, Michigan.
If anyone in the Cogswell Association (ps By the way,I hope to be joining soon)has any info on ALANSON COGSWELL, I'd greatly appreciate all replys!! I've been working on him for quite some time and I feel that the Cogswells in America Listing him as died at sea is incorrect...
Thank you for your time..
Sincerely
Gary 'Smpkey' Naden
docnaden@yahoo.com

Re: Francis Beard Cogswell 1800-1850 Lancaster, Canada>Hamilton Co, Indiana
Roger Bohn (View posts) Posted: 15 May 2006 10:55AM
Classification: Query
Surnames: Cogswell

From Cogswells in America:

William(7) Cogswell, son of John(6) Cogswell, was born Feb. 25, 1777, in Stockbridge, Mass. He married, Nov. 30, 1796, Susanna Beard, daughter of Francis Beard. She was born Aug. 1, 1778, in Watervliet, NY. They resided in Bennington, VT, Lancaster, Townbay and St. Catherine's, Canada, and Erie, NY. Mr. Cogswell died in Macon, GA.
Their Children were:
- ***Alanson, b Jan 6, 1798 (he died in early life at sea).
I BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS MY Gr.,Gr.,Gr. GRANDFATHER WHO 'DID NOT' PERISH AT SEA BUT WENT ON TO LIVE INTO HIS 80'S BEFORE DYING IN LITCHFIELD or HOMER MICHIGAN AT HIS DAUGHTER CAROLINE COGSWELL-CASE BY HIS SIDE!
- Francis B., b. Aug. 19, 1900, m. Jun 22, 1821, Sally Thorn.
- John, b. April 29, 1802; d. 1854
- Harriet, b. Auril 30, 1804
- Sally Ann, b. March 15, 1806
- Rhoda, b. Dec. 22, 1808

For more information on Francis Beard Cogswell, his family, and his ancestors, contact the Cogswell Family Association historian, via www.cogswell.org

Roger Bohn
Batavia, NY

Re: MICH. COGSWELLS

docnaden — 2011-04-05 19:51:10Z

Dear Ms. Hirt,

I happened to come across one of your postings on the Ancestry Message Board referencing the Cogswell families in Michigan. I have been researching my Maternal side of our family for some time & I'm trying to find as much info as I can on ALANSON COGSWELL b:6 Jan., 1798, d: aft. 1880 in Homer Mich...

His Daughter, CAROLINE COGSWELL-CASE is my Maternal Gr.,Gr. Grandmother.

I do know that Caroline & Alanson lived with Alanson's other Daughter (LYDIA ANN COGSWELL-CHURCH, b:30 June, 1824 in Elba, NY, d: 8 June, 1876 in Home , Calhoun Co., Mich) in both Indiana & Michigan (ref U.S. census records) before Caroline Married Charles Case in 1858. I also have been able to find that Caroline, Lydia Ann & alot of Lydia's 'Church' family are buried in Fisher Cemetery in Homer, Mich.

(alot of info I know!) what I've been trying to find is more info on Alanson, his Wife's name,

other children and what ever other connections I can find..

I rember when I was little my Grandmother (HARRIET AUGUSTA CASE-TURNER) telling me that her Grandfather had been a Sailor in his younger years & I have found in the Cogswell's in America it says on page 420 that Alanson Cogswell "He Died in early life at Sea"!!

As you can see, my problem is proving "MY" Alanson Cogswell (Sailor & Farmer) & the Alanson Cogswell mentioned in the Cogswells in America, are one & the same!!

Same Birth date & all but trying to connect them is difficult!!

If you happen to have any info or Points of contact I can follow, I'd be verry appreciative.

Also, I have some info on the Case/Church/Turner family I'd gladly share...

Thank you for your time...

Sincerely

Gary 'Smokey' Naden

docnaden@yahoo.com

Re: Jerome Cogswell=ALANSON COGSWELL

docnaden — 2011-04-05 18:10:12Z

Hi Carol,
I am also researching ALANSON COGSWELL because my Maternal Gr.,Gr.Grandmother was CAROLINE COGSWELL-CASE one of the daughters of ALANSON COGSWELL..
Alanson was born in Jan. 6, 1798 in Oneida, Oneaid Co., New York and he Fought in the War of 1812. Alanson died sometime after 1880 in either Litchfield or Homer. In the 1880 Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., Mich. Census, He is still alive & living with Caroline & her daughters in Litchfield,Mich.
Caroline died in 1887 in Homer, Calhoun Co., Michigan & is buried in the same cemetery as her older Sister (Fisher Cemetery in Homer, Calhoun Co., Mich.) LYDIA ANN COGSWELL-CHURCH, who died in 1876 and was married to John Church. Per contact with a poc for Find-A-Grave, it is believed that ALANSON is also buried in Fisher Cemetery in one of the many unmarked gravesites, but as older cemetery records cannot be found (they were hand written on old brown paper bags and were lost to time), this is only a guess! I only know of his two daughters, but I'm sure there were other siblings and I've yet to find his wife's name..
If you have any info on Alanson & his family, I'd greatly appreciate any info..
Gary 'Smokey' Naden
docnaden@yahoo.com

DOWNLOADABLE COPYof THE COGSWELLS IN AMERICA

docnaden — 2011-04-05 17:34:39Z

TO ALL;
If anyone is interested in obtaining a copy of "THE COGSWELLS IN AMERICA", you can download it for free at the Internet Archives!! the website is......

http://www.archive.org/details/cogswellsinameri00jame

...and you acn download it in pdf format, kindel format or read it there..

Re: Hello?

dcogswell1 — 2011-02-06 19:23:05Z

Hi just saw massage. are you intereested ? my great,great grandmother mary cogswell (Millet) .

Re: Cogswell Descendent

LeRoyCogswell80 — 2011-01-26 16:31:51Z

I have a John Cogswell from Mass. with some children one was John but I hane not recherd them yet . LeRoy

Re: Cogswell Descendent

BITTNERS — 2011-01-25 22:08:11Z

I have been pursuing John Cogswell for nearly 2 yrs. I hope we're both talking about John Cogswell who marr Tryphena and then moved from MA (probably) to Western, Oneida Co., NY. Their children were Benjamin, Wm., Elizabeth/Betsey, John Jr., Tryphena Jr., and Sarah/Sally. I believe that John was b in CT or MA 1756-1758. The children range approx. 1775-1782 or so. Is this YOUR John Cogswell? There is a Cogswell Family Assoc., Office of the Secretary, 21321 107th Ave., Snohomish, WA 98296-7140. For $10 dues there's a newletter and there's also a web site.

Re: Cogswell Descendent

BITTNERS — 2011-01-25 21:58:26Z

I have been pursuing John Cogswell for nearly 2 yrs. I hope we're both talking about John Cogswell who marr Tryphena and then probably moved from MA to Western, Oneida Co., NY. Their children were Benjamin, Wm., Elizabeth/Betsey, John Jr., Tryphena Jr., and Sarah/Sally. I believe that John was b in CT or MA 1756-1758. The children range approx. 1775-1782 or so. Is this YOUR John Cogswell?

Re: Cogswell Descendent

LeRoyCogswell80 — 2011-01-25 20:31:20Z

I am a decendent of Johm Cogswell. I go through on the Cogswell side and live in Mack Co. Right know I am retired.

Re: Angel Gabriel book

LeRoyCogswell80 — 2011-01-18 20:03:18Z

I have seen where some of the Cogswell,s in my tree were on the Gabriel and might be interisted in the book

John COGSWELL s/o Benjamin & Lois of Coventry CT

BITTNERS — 2011-01-05 22:42:17Z

Seeking info on John COGSWELL - NOT Capt. John Cogswell of Washington Co., Whitehall, NY.

Capt. John & wife Hannah Roys are bur there. (His birthdate of 1 Sep 1759 is from Rev. War pension testimony, Wash. Co. Court House.) Date is incorrectly given as that of MY John Cogswell. Capt. John is likely NOT s/o Benjamin & Lois since children's names (Hannah, James, & Polly/Palina - all b in Castleton VT - & Happylona & Harry - b Whitehall) are not in Benjamin's family line.

However, my John's children - Benjamin, Wm., John (Jr.) Sally, Tryphena, & Betsey - are family names from Benjamin or John's wife (Tryphena poss. Squiers or Spurrier).

A John Cogswell died intestate in 1819 in Western, Oneida Co., NY. Sons Benjamin (admin. of his estate) & John J. are 1814 landowners there.

Can anyone connect MY John w/Benjamin or MY John via his children? I descend thru dau Tryphena Cogswell Martin.

Re: COGSWELL Norman Hilyard - Funeral Service

Lace_Lynch — 2010-12-12 14:16:20Z

NEWARK: Memorial Services for Norman H. Cogswell, 90, formerly of Newark, Ohio will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 15, 2010 with Pastor Mark Chow officiating.

The family of Norman will be receiving guests at the church for one hour prior to the service.

Inurnment and military services will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Newark Memorial Gardens.

REED-EGAN FUNERAL HOME, 141 Green Wave Drive, Newark is assisting with the arrangements. For an online guestbook, please visit www.reedegan.com

COGSWELL Norman Hilyard 1920-2010 b. Maine

Lace_Lynch — 2010-11-07 13:31:50Z

Norman Hilyard Cogswell

CENTER OSSIPEE, New Hampshire: Norman Hilyard Cogswell, 90, formerly of 6 Beach River Circle, died on October 25, 2010 at the Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine of congestive heart failure.

Before this hospitalization he lived with his son Alan & wife Elizabeth in Porter, Maine.

Norman was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on May 26, 1920, the eldest son of Leon and Parvetta Hilyard Cogswell.
He graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in 1938 and attended Presque Isle Normal School for 2 years.

He proudly served in the Army Air Corps before, during World War 2, attaining the rank of Captain. He flew 50 missions piloting a B-24 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1944.
After WWII, Norman continued his service in US Air Force till 1953, when he enrolled at the University of Maine, Orono. Norman received a Civil Engineering Degree in 1958. He then worked as a Civil Engineer with the United Stated Air Force from 1958 to 1988.
Norman retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Lt. Colonel. He was an avid "rock hound" since his youth, collecting many specimens.

Norm lived in Newark, Ohio for 35 years, becoming an active member of the Licking County Rock and Mineral Club, First United Methodist Church, the Land of Legend Barbershop Chorus, and the Mound Builders Rose Society, becoming a nationally certified Rose Judge. He also enjoyed fishing, trapping, hunting, and sailing as a younger man.

Norm was a member of the American Legion in Hebron, Ohio, and attended many functions with the Rodney A. White V.F.W. in Center Ossipee. Norm was a member of the Ossipee Valley Rotary Club in Ossipee, and a member of the Moultonville United Methodist Church, also attending the First Congregational Church with his son Rick & wife Joyce.

Besides his parents, Norman was predeceased by his beloved wife, Grace Gowen Cogswell; eldest son, Charles "Chuck" Cogswell; grandson, David Christopher Cogswell; and sister, Edith Cogswell Steves Branscombe.

Surviving are three sons, Rev. Alan Cogswell, M.Div., MA, [D.Min.] and his wife Rev. Elizabeth Tapia, Ph.D. of Kezar Falls, ME, Rick Cogswell MS, OSCSW, USNR, (Ret.) and his wife Joyce Upson of Wolfeboro, NH, and Robert Cogswell of Newark, Ohio; his brother, Howard Cogswell and wife Joyce of St. John, New Brunswick; four grandchildren, Jeremy Cogswell of Austin, TX, Steven Cogswell of Billerica, MA., Karen Morceau of Danvers, Mass., and Courtney Lombardo of Billerica, MA.; nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service with military honors will be on Saturday, November 13, at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Center Ossipee,

Rev. Dan Mitchum and Rev. Laura Delaplain Ph.D. will officiate; Linda Morceau 'Yellow Feather', Chief of the Wampanoag's, will render Native American Honors, and Kim Altomari 'White Feather' will play a Native American Flute.

A memorial service in Newark, Ohio will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements by Watson, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, Maine.

Published in The Advocate, Newark, Ohio on November 7, 2010

Bianca Cogswell

alameda_uk — 2010-07-20 23:30:45Z

Does anyone have more information about Bianca Cogswell b1848? She was sister of James K Cogswell and married John Lendrum Mitchell (a senator) but they divorced around 1877. Her parents were George and Celestia I believe.

I have found her in 1860 and 1880 censuses, and there are a few brief mentions of the divorce in the NY Times. I'm sure there must be more newspaper articles but not that I can find on Google.

Thanks,

Jenny

The Cogswell Family Papers: In 250 Years of One Family’s Records, The History of a Town - Through Summer 2008

beloved1197 — 2010-06-04 18:57:50Z

http://www.gunnlibrary.org/past.html

(I am not a relative.)

Re: Angel Gabriel book

pearlstarr644 — 2010-05-13 01:46:27Z

It would be great to share this Book with the COGWELL Association ....

Cogswell Family Association - Facebook Page

rbohn49 — 2010-05-11 19:42:12Z

The Cogswell Family Association now has a Facebook Page. You can find our Facebook Group, simply by entering Cogswell Family Association in the search box.
You can also visit our website at www.cogswell.org.

Mason George Cogswell, b England ca 1847, m Margaret Hopkins in PA

christineschuyler — 2010-05-09 23:47:11Z

Researching my husband's g-grandfather MASON GEORGE COGSWELL born in England about 1847. He came to Schuylkill County PA and married MARGARET HOPKINS (born in Wales) around 1869-70. They lived first in St. Clair then in Shenandoah - both in Schuylkill County, PA. Mason worked for Margaret's father in his shoe factory/store. Mason & Margaret had 3 or more children and in March 1880, they buried three of them all in the same week (possibly due to diptheria). Their names were Georgie, Ada and Lizzie and they are buried at Odd Fellows Cem. in Shenandoah Heights, PA. Sometime before 1890 they moved to Manistee, Michigan. They are both buried there in Oak Grove Cem. along with another son named David. Two daughters survived them: Elizabeth (who never married or had children) and Lillian, my husband's grandmother. She returned to PA and married JOHN HOWARD GRAHAM and they had 6 kids. Just would like to know more about MASON & MARGARET, who their parents were, where they came from, what made them choose to move to Manistee, MI. Thanks!

Re: Jerome Cogswell

christineschuyler — 2010-05-09 23:34:39Z

never mind my earlier post - further research finds Jerry's name was actually Mason George Cogswell and he may have been called Jerry. Don't think it's the same person as yours.

Re: Jerome Cogswell

christineschuyler — 2010-04-14 13:33:57Z

This may not be the same person, but my ancestor is Jerry Cogswell (b. about 1850 in PA). He lived in Manistee, MI and had two sons die in 1897 and 1899. At least one of the sons died in an accident. Jerry died prior to 1901. He was married to Margaret Hopkins, who died in 1901. If there is any connection please reply. Thanks.

Re: Angel Gabriel book

CathySisson58 — 2010-04-14 01:58:45Z

This is such a generous offer. I would very much like to have this as documentation of my Cogswells. Please let me know what information you need/want to send it, if I'm the first one to respond. Thank you so much!

Angel Gabriel book

SFitzpatric9335 — 2010-04-14 01:38:55Z

I have a copy of "Angel Gabriel: the Elusive English Galleon" by Warren C Riess. It mentions several Cogswell names as it describes the wrecking of this ship near the Pemaquid settlement (present day name Bristol, Maine) in 1635.

I will be glad to send it to the first person who requests it. Please send snail mail address to sharon.fitz@sbcglobal.net.

Re: Martin Cogswell

Howardcaroline — 2010-02-26 17:34:43Z

Martin Cogswell, born 23 Aug 1796 in Sangate, Vermont, married Maria Tuttle, born 22 Mar 1795, parents of David, Lucia, Edwin (my great great g father) Erastus and Allen. Does this help?

Cogswell Descendent

Howardcaroline — 2010-02-26 16:48:17Z

My mother was Virginia Cogswell-Myers Plaskett, she was the daughter of Clarence Merle Cogswell, born in Wayne, Mich
igan in 1891 to James V. Cogswell, born 1869, Wayne, Mich. to Edwin H. Cogswell, born 1821 in Vermont (Sandgate), to Martin Cogswell (Vermont),Ferris Cogswell (Vermont),John Cogswell,1738, father was Samuel, then Edward, William, William and the original John Cogswell. Just wanted to connect to other Cogswells. I do have the geneology back to the original John. I never realized that there is an organization and so am excited to meet all of you! I am married, live in Minnesota with my husband,Doug,have 3
grown children, am a Registered Nurse, work as a Case Manager for a Home Care Agency in SE Minn. Caroline Myers Howard. Would love to hear from another Cogswell family member.

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

cruzinnana — 2009-11-07 14:39:56Z

The Cogswell line you are referring to in Ipswich is descended from John Cogswell who originally was in a ship wreck off the coast of Maine at Penniquot Point. The ship was the Angel Gabriel. The migrated from Maine to Ipswich where they settled.

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

rootscrazy8 — 2009-11-07 12:26:37Z

No, I'm not related to Jeff Cogswell, but occasionally I try to help people make connections. In fact, I have no Cogswell ancestors at all, but they appear in collateral lines in early Ipswich, Mass.

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

kenkuhn09 — 2009-11-06 21:28:51Z

are you related to Jeff Cogswell

Re: Cogswell of Rhode Island

dcogswell1 — 2009-11-01 15:52:04Z

christofher columbus cogswell was married in douglas mass. father name was john cogshall. also had brother joseph.

Re: Cogswell of Rhode Island

carlaab1 — 2009-10-02 16:01:29Z

I can't believe I didn't see this post a year ago!
Any info your husband may have would be appreciated. These Cogswells are from Warwick ~1790. I'm thinking the last name may be from Coggeshall as well.

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

rootscrazy7 — 2009-09-23 19:11:29Z

You're welcome!

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

CathySisson58 — 2009-09-23 18:38:46Z

Thanks for the assist. That gives me a place to start. Like I said, the family has it's name just about everywhere once they arrived in OH and MI, but there's not a whole lot of specifics prior to that. You're right about the name Genessee, though. That particular place name is alive and well in MI, too! Thanks again!

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

rootscrazy7 — 2009-09-23 16:36:26Z

New England Ancestors is heavily "Massachusetts" which is where the first Cogswells appeared, very early. You may have to do some digging in Connecticut before you get to Massachusetts.

Understanding and interpreting Census data is very helpful because comparing the information on one census with the information on an earlier one is useful in determining which families "might be" the right ones.

I found Alanson on the 1850 Census in Ashtabula, and his parents are right next door. Note that Lovina was born (theoretically) in about 1799, not 1791. That may help later... She and Henry list their birthplace as Connecticut. Joseph and Jane Palmer live with them, and although the relationship is not stated, the age of Jane matches the age of a daughter listed in the 1840 Census. At some stage, you may have to follow Jane and her husband to their death places and look for additional information along the way. Palmer is a name which is connected to Stonington, CT. originally.

In 1840, Henry is in Ashtabula. He is aged 40-50,
son aged 10-15, daughter age 15-20, wife aged 40-50. These match the 1850 information.

Looking for Henry in the 1830 Census, he isn't in Ohio yet. There is a Henry in Bethany, Genessee County, NY, with two young males, one of which is the right age to be Alanson, and one aged 15-20, who might be a brother of Henry. There are two little girls aged 5-10 years of age, which is a good fit for Jane S. (Palmer) in the 1850 Census...

I suggest you dig deeper in Genessee County. It was chock-a-block full of Connecticut people, some of my own ancestors among them. In fact, Genessee is a name that the settlers took with them from southeastern Connecticut (Madison and Guilford).

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

CathySisson58 — 2009-09-23 15:46:32Z

Ah, that clears things up! I've looked in Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, and county by county through usgenweb. I've also talked to all the older individuals in the family, and the only one who had concrete info that got me this far has since died. However, I didn't know about newenglandancestors.org. I'll give them a try. Thanks!

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

rootscrazy8 — 2009-09-23 15:05:37Z

I apologize. I phrased my statment poorly. It would help if you could tell us which books, magazines and databases you have used in your search, so that we don't waste time searching through the same material.

For example, I have searched through some Connecticut BMD databases and found nothing. If you have already searched at ancestry.com, newenglandancestors.org and HeritageQuest, that would be useful information to give us.

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

CathySisson58 — 2009-09-23 14:51:19Z

Well first, I was hoping someone else might have a connection to this family and be able to point me in the right direction... I found the Cogswell and Luke family in Ashtabula Co., OH, and I know where they were after they reached MI through birth, marriage, death and census records. Alanson was born in NY, so his parents had to have been in NY for that event, but I don't know where and have no info with which to narrow it down. I've searched in NY for Henry and Lovina. However, there were Cogswells in almost every NY county at one point, and there are a number of individuals named Henry. The records from OH and MI simply say NY. I've found no record of a marriage for that particular couple, a birth announcement of any kind, nor a census record. Does that help?

Re: Cogswell in OH and MI

rootscrazy8 — 2009-09-23 14:02:35Z

It would be helpful if you would tell us where you have already looked.