Cowden - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Thomas Cowden and Nancy Crewse

cahgotelli — 2009-11-07 08:40:30Z

Hi Jack, Ran across your post for 20 Nov 2008- if I am reading it correctly you now believe the maiden name for Nance Crewse Cowden was Nancy Knox? Now that winter is near I will be working on the family genealogy again, have some updates to send you. Carolyn Hansen-Gotelli cahgotelli@aol.com

Re: Cowdens Of Tennessee, Arkansas

mzinniabrent — 2009-11-03 17:10:06Z

my mother, Florine Evans Ganotes (born 1906, died 1997), was a cousin of Ruth Mason Lynholm. Florine's mother was Anna Delle Cowden Evans, the oldest child of Henry and Clarissa Cowden. Ruth's mother was my mother's Aunt Minnie. There was also Aunt Maggie. Cousin Mary Margaret (Shields?). Uncle Bob and Uncle L. D. (Leonard David?).

Delle married James Evans and had 3 children: Claude Evans, Florine (my mother), and Geneva Evans Vanscoy.

I knew cousin Ruth well when I was a child and also her husband Harry. I met her daughter Lynda. This was in California.

My mother married Theodore Ganotes from Greece in 1932 and they had 3 children: James Ganotes (1933), Helen Ganotes Lytle (1934-1993), and me (1947). James is living in California and is 75. Helen died in 1993 and had 6 children. I married George Brent in 1976 and have one daughter. My beloved and dearest husband died May 14, 2009, 5 and one half months ago.

My mother told me many stories about the Cowden side. She surely loved her family on both sides, the Cowdens and the Evans (about whom I can find nothing).

Maria Ganotes Brent

Cowdens of Iowa

ChrisCherrington — 2009-10-30 18:23:47Z

My great-grandmother was Maude Cowden born in Perry, Iowa abt. 1871. I have gone back on census records and found her parents Anna (Emma in a later census) b. abt. 1852 and Frank Cowden b. abt. 1847. Frank was listed as a RR Engineer, and from Pennsylvania. There was also a William Cowden of Indiana that is listed as well, but no clear relation is found. I am looking for any further connection to this line. Thanks.

Re: Research Cowden, Texas

webmaster5593 — 2009-10-20 09:46:45Z

I live in Texas but was born in Ohio. Many Cowdens in my lineage were from the Guernsey, Co, Ohio area, some from Pennsylvania. Before that they were from Ireland and Scotland. http://www.cowvalley.org

Re: Rev. John COWDEN b1837/8 lived Clinton IA 1880

babcockjc — 2009-09-03 18:00:10Z

John Granville Cowden is the son of Alexander Strothers Cowden and Margaret Jane Morrow. He was born 9 Feb 1837 in Xenia, Green, Ohio. He had three children, Ralph, Norman, William and Robert. His wife was Celia W. Chipman. I have more information plus questions if you are interested. I have been trying to identify his grandfather for some time. His half-sister Annie Esther Cowden,daughter of Mary Fulton was my husbands great grandmother.

Re: Cowden

bunnykissz1 — 2009-08-28 18:49:07Z

Granville Cowden was my great grandfather. My grandfather was Granville T. Cowden Jr., originally from Knoxville, I wa wondering if you could help piece the family history together for me.

I can be reached at bunnykissz@gmail.com.

Danielle

Alex Cowden

littleegoesfast8 — 2009-07-28 14:35:15Z

I am looking for information about my great grandfather Alexander Otta Cowden born 5-23-1869 died Febuary 1915. He married Grace Ada Everhart, from Maitland Missouri, they had 3 children Charles, Gayle Milton and Donna Cowden.

Re: Cowden relatives

vbcowden — 2009-07-27 17:29:45Z

I am a Cowden whose father grew up in Kerrville, TX. I would be glad to hear from you. Blake Cowden

COWDEN Mary Lois 1915-1989

t42MountOlivet — 2009-06-14 16:58:40Z

COWDEN Mary Lois 1915-1989

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Re: Cowdin ancestors

VelmaWood97 — 2009-05-19 19:50:08Z

Thank you so much for clearing that up for me. I only have one Jeremiah(born abt 1769) in my data, his parents are James Cowden 1735 MA-1800 NY and Olive Willson. Don't know if this is the ones you are after or not. My Gr Grandfather was John Prescott Cowdin/Cowden 1858 MA- 1927 KS. I have chased after everyone by the name of Cowdin/Cowden that I can find.

Re: Cowdin ancestors

rnurse1987 — 2009-05-19 19:29:20Z

One Ephraim M. Cowden was born in Buffalo, NY 1821. He married Mary Ann Howlett/Worrell, children were: John C., Murray, Bertha A., Ephraim Daniel, Carrie E., Viola C., and Easter M. He then married Cornelia Dickson in 1843, children were: Harriet Cornelia, Norman Nash, and James L. 1850 Census has him in Orland, IL. 1860 Census in Homer, IL, 1870 Census in Bertram, Iowa, and death in Thayer, NB Dec 20, 1881.

The other Ephraim Cowden born Nov 18, 1824 in Ellicott, NY, 1850 census in Ellicott, NY, married Mary Ann Hapgood Dec 19, 1851. 1870 census in Ellery, NY.

This is either 2 different Ephraims or one busy guy!!

Re: Cowdin ancestors

rnurse1987 — 2009-05-19 17:28:42Z

Ephraim Cowden, born Nov 18, 1824, was the son of Jeremiah Cowden and Sylvia Allen. He married Mary Ann Hapgood in 1851. They had 8 children, Emogene, Louise Mary, Earnest Joel, Morris Wells, Grant, Charles George, who is my grandfather, Deforest, and Mark Finley. He died Jan 30, 1888. Charles George, DeForest, Ephraim and Mary Ann are buried in the Fluvanna Cemetary, NY. When researching all of this I consistently came across the "other" Ephraim. I have binders full of information I have gleaned from the internet sources and I also know that the Fenton Historical Library in Jamestown, NY has information available and I have gotten some information from there, but I am many miles away from NY and had to pay for the info I got regarding Cowdens. If anyone is closer to this source of information and can go and share what they find it would be helpful as numerous people are in search of more info on this family. Thank you and keep in touch.

Re: Cowdin ancestors

VelmaWood97 — 2009-05-15 18:37:14Z

Do you have any documentation that there were 2 Ephriam Cowdens born about the same time, I sure would like to see it.

Re: Cowdin ancestors

rnurse1987 — 2009-05-15 16:19:26Z

There were 2 Ephraim Cowdens born at about the same time. The one from Iowa that married Cornilia Dickson is not the same Ephraim that married Mary Ann Hapgood. I believe that they are connected somewhere prior to that generation but it is very confusing due to the same names and trades.

Mary Jane (KING) COWDEN

dscully32 — 2009-05-10 06:42:09Z

Looking for the final resting place of this woman---died post 1908, probably in Mahoning County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Elias and Eleanor King and the spouse of first, isaac P. Cowden (died 1877) and then Jasper Newton Cowden, died 1908. She is not with either husband nor her parents.

Any help out there?

~ Peggy ~

COWDEN Emmett Leonard 1875-1936

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-08 15:42:16Z

COWDEN Emmett Leonard 1875-1936

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COWDEN Ella HUDSPETH 1888-1981

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-06 21:17:42Z

COWDEN Ella HUDSPETH 1888-1981

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Martha COWDEN Morrow 1857-1949 Muskingum County, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2009-04-26 12:07:36Z

Mrs. Martha Morrow, 92, of New Concord, Ohio died at 6:45 o'clock this morning following a short illness of complications at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. N. P. Gretchen of Lorain, Ohio.
She had gone there to spend the winter with relatives.
Mrs. Morrow was a member of the New Concord United Presbyterian church.
She was born in Salem township (Muskingum County) on November 27, 1857 and was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Cowden.
Surviving is a daughtre, Mrs. Ethel B. Aitken of New Concord; a sister, Mrs. W. D. Wymer also of New Concord; three granddaughters, Mrs. Gretchen at whose home she died, Mrs. J. E. Brown of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Roy Greene of 1005 Linden avenue (Zanesville, Ohio) and four great-grandchildren.
The body is being brought to the Mock Funeral home in New Concord and although final arrangements are not made, Rev. Henry S. Evans of the new Concord United Presbyterian church will officiate and burial will be in the Bethel church cemetery north of New Concord.

The Zanesville Signal pub: Zanesville, Ohio
Friday December 30, 1949

b. Muskingum County, Ohio
d. Lorain County, Ohio

Re: NY Cowdens Native American Connection?

2009-01-10 21:05:04Z

Hi Marti - Your message to Dee really caught my eye. My maiden name is Cowdin and my great great grandfather came from New York (family lore has him born in Buffalo, but no confirmation). My Cowdin line too has an oral history of Native American heritage with no proof whatsoever -- other than looks and coloring of some of my relatives. I have my gg grandfather's Civil War records and he is listed as having black hair, dark skin and brown eyes (but is listed as "white").

His name was Ephraim Cowdin (sometimes spelled Cowden) and he is my brick wall. I am wondering if somehow there is some link to your line. I am now willing to consider anything. Of interest, my cousin at one time was sure that our ancestor was related to Loami Cowden -- but it wasn't to be. Now again, I'm wondering if somehow there is some connection.

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

2008-11-20 19:17:50Z

Concerning the Native American bloodlines...A friend of mine who is an enrolled Native American told me he tried to prove his heritage by genealogy for 20 years and couldn't. He finally just got all of the birth and death certificates (ORDERED FROM THE STATES NOT THE COUNTIES), marriage certs, and the application and mailed them in. He notice before he mailed them that the birth/death certs had a handwritten number on them in different areas on the certs before he mailed them. When he got the answer back from the Nation, his CDIB card was enclosed, and when he got to checking the CDIB numbers for each ancestor, they were the handwritten numbers from the certs!!!! The States don't know what these numbers are, so they can't tell you about them. Check your certificates!!!!!

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

2008-11-20 19:17:01Z

David,
Walker Cowden and Amy Kerr, parents of Elizabeth Jane Cowden Scaggs, were from the Sevier and Bradley Cos., TN area before they moved to Greene Co., MO., where reportedly Walker died in 1843, and Amy remarried to John Steele.
Walker was the brother of Lynn Cowden of Sevier Co., TN., and POSSIBLY the son of Thomas and Cattern Cowden (both born bef 1774) of Spartanburg/Greenville Cos., SC and Williamson Co., TN. Much more research is needed on this family to prove anything...There is family tradition that there is Native American blood in the family - in my own line from Lynn Cowden's second wife, Mary Catherine Thomas, who was supposedly a half-blood Cherokee, daughter or granddaughter of Isaac Thomas and a Cherokee woman...There may be other instances, as the Cowdens were in TN early 1800s, and settled. I have a website called Cowden Connections, where I have Lynn and Walker Cowden, as well as others I think are their siblings, and files on Matthew Cowden, Robert Cowden I and Hannah, his wife, and several other Cowden lines, as well as my Lawson family.
If you are interested in joining the site (right now it's free - hopefully forever) please email me and I will invite you to join. If you descend from Walker, then we are cousins...

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

2008-11-20 19:12:50Z

The reference to the Long Hunter book has my curiosity up. My mother was a Cowden with no relation to Longs that I know of other than my father, who was a Long. Is this book essentially about research in the Long line and related families?

Re: Effie Cowden Dodge

Diane Hettrick — 2008-11-22 07:53:25Z

I am very happy to connect you with Norman Dodge, who is a one-name researcher of all Dodge families.

He has Effie's complete line back to England in 1570. Write to him: Norman Dodge, NEDodge@aol.com

Diane Hettrick
dhettrick@earthlink.net

Help with Addie Cowden Tennessee / Arkansas

stbrown1 — 2009-01-03 03:40:08Z

I am having no luck finding any information on the parents or other family of Addie Cowden that was born 08 Jan 1878 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennesse. She married Jarman Laughinghouse on 02 Jan 1895 somewhere in Arkansas (probably either Lee County or Poinsett County). She died 17 Aug 1947 in Trumann, Poinsett County, Arkansas and is buried at Bolivar Cemetery in Greenfield, Poinsett County, Arkansas.

If someone could help me, I would greatly appreciate it. She is my mothers' grandmother, and I would love to find some more info.

Thanks in advance.

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

PWalkerGeurink — 2008-11-20 19:13:39Z

The book I have of Ida Lancaster's is "Skaggs The Long Hunters". I don't have my book along ( I'm in AZ right now) but the book I have references the Skaggs families. Elizabeth Jane Cowden married John Scaggs and there is a short reference to John in the book I have back in WI.

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

PWalkerGeurink — 2008-11-20 19:10:48Z

I'll see what I can do about making a copy of the bill of sale for you. I have never found a will for William.
Ida lancaster has a few books out there. I haven't seen her on the Scaggs/Skaggs forum for awhile. I'll see if I still have her address and email address. I'll email you some pictures.
Tell me where you fit in our family?
My aunt Cora Scaggs Fuller used to correspond with one of John's family years ago. Somewhere in my mess I may have her name, too. My aunt passed away in 1988..Pat

Re: Cowden/Cowdin Surname Search. Scotland, N. Ireland, USA

bjc000 — 2009-04-18 03:01:28Z

Hi,I would like to have this info,i am a cowden and just started doing research.What is your fee for making and sending the copies to Texas? Thank you Bobby Cowden

Re: Cowden relatives

bjc000 — 2009-04-18 02:14:57Z

I`m a Cowden,what was your fathers name and your grandfathers name on the Cowden side?

Re: Cowden Origination

sikesca — 2009-01-30 17:56:10Z

My Cowden's are from Knoxville also. What line are you from? My g-father was Herschel (Hershell) Cowden, son of Jasper C. Cowden.

Re: Joseph Cowden

sikesca — 2009-01-27 23:46:11Z

Yes, it is. But, that is the only information I can find. Family records and some of my memory have provided small details, but nothing more. And trying to locate his father has been nothing but a dead end.

Joseph Cowden

sikesca — 2009-01-25 17:23:38Z

I am still looking for information on Joseph Cowden, born abt. 1878. The 1930 US Census shows he was born in Tennesse, married to Hattie N, with six children. His son Herschel was my grandfather.

Other public trees show Joseph Cowden as being born in PA. There is a 1920 US Census showing a Joseph Cowden, as head of household with two females (mother and sister?), and no children. Also, there is an obituary that states that this Joseph never left PA.

The 1930 US Census shows him married to Hattie N with daughter Vernita as 23 yrs old and Herschel as 21 yrs. old. Therefore the two Joseph's in the 1920 and 1930 US Census' can't be the same individual.

Does anybody have any clue as to where I can find information on my Joseph Cowden, born abt 1878 in Tennessee?

Re: Cowdin ancestors, Illinois, Kansas

LCB — 2009-01-03 02:34:47Z

Nathan Putnam Cowdin was born Apr 25, 1842 in Ellisburg, NY.
He may be the grandson of Putnam and Sally (Newton)Cowdin with whom he was living in Wyoming Co, NY in the 1850 Census. Putnam and Sally moved to Wyoming Co from Fitchburg, MA. Putnam is a descendant of James Cowdin of Worcester, MA who immigrated from Ireland about 1725. I am interested in learning more about Nathan Putnam's descendants as I am trying clear up his relationship with other Cowdens/Cowdins in the Ellisburg area.

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

rcorrell89 — 2008-11-20 19:18:15Z

was wondering if you had any replies from this post?

Re: Cynthia Cowden William Holmes Fullerton

ddshaw51 — 2009-04-23 05:36:29Z

I am interested in William Davis Cowden and before him. My grandfather was Bonnie Edgar Cowden, son of Samuel Cowden, son of William Davis Cowden. Thank you for any help you can give.

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

SherryDChilton — 2008-11-20 19:13:10Z

Yes, many thanks. When you discover Walker's place of birth that would be helpful as well. I've a couple of Cowden's in Allen County, KY who are disconnected from the Josiah and William folks and would love to identify other siblings if they exist. Thanks again.

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

SherryDChilton — 2008-11-20 19:11:34Z

David,

Where was your Elizabeth born and have you any idea her siblings and parentage? I have long been looking for family of a Juliett Cowden, b. about 1801, living in KY in 1830s, reportedly Indian as well. I have been unable to connect her to either James or Josiah's families in that area. Thanks for any clues.

To of her sons migrated to NE Arkansas, one fought for MO CSA.

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

maddnd — 2008-11-20 19:11:03Z

John is my gr grandfather. my email is david62@gorge.net. I really look forward to the photos and any info you have. Any info will be appreciated.
please send your email address. Thanks

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

maddnd — 2008-11-20 19:12:05Z

My Elizabeth was born 11-7-1859 in Springfield, Missour. Her parent were Walker Cowden and Amy Kerr. This is all the info I have right now. Does this help any?
Thanks for your reply.

Re: J. L. Cowden

bmoeron — 2008-12-01 12:19:08Z

Hi Jane,

I would be interested in any information about John Lowery Cowden's parents or siblings? I would also like to verify which side he fought on in the civil war, if any, and the circumstances of his death? Any info on Martha Linn Smith?
I have birth, marriage, children and death dates, but little else on these two.

Thank you,

Ron

Re: J. L. Cowden

bmoeron — 2008-11-26 14:58:44Z

Singletrack,

I have never heard anything from JungleJane since her last post, but I am still listening and found your information interesting. The bible she mentions seems like a great source of information, but she has never contacted me regarding it.
The child of John Lowery and Martha Linn (Sarah) that you mention died in 1867, so her name is not likely to be helpful in further research.
Do you have any information that might lead you to think Elizabeths husband could have been James Cowden? Through birthdates and locations I have suspected that John Lowery had two brothers in the area, James and William. No proof of that. I have never found anything on their parents. Do you have information that would indicate Elizabeth Smith and Martha Linn Smith are sisters? I'll do a little work on the sibling connection between these two and William Smith of Polk.
Do you have a civil war affiliation for William? Confederate or Union?

Ron

COWDEN Ella HUDSPETH 1888-1981

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-17 11:23:24Z

COWDEN Ella HUDSPETH 1888-1981

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 202,944 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

PCravenHornaday — 2008-11-20 19:15:12Z

I'm part of the same family.
Pat Cravens
phorn58174@aol.com

Re: J. L. Cowden

singletrack2000 — 2008-11-25 03:50:44Z

Jane, I found your post very interesting. I am searching the Cowden family of Bradley and Polk Co. Tennessee. These two counties are next to each, and it seems they are all related. The 1850c of Polk Co. lists your John Cowden, age 25, b. Tn., Martha Cowden, age 20, b. Tn., and Sarah J. Cowden, age 1, b. Tn. The family is found in Bradley Co. in the 1860c. And Martha and children are found in the 1880c in Bradley Co.
Also in the Polk Co. Census for 1850 are only two other families named Cowden. One family, I feel sure is mine. William Cowden and his family, which later move across the county line to Bradley. The other family in the 1850c is Elizabeth Cowden, 26, b. Tn., William Cowden, 8, b. Tn., Sarah C. Cowden, b. Tn., and Martha J. Cowden, 1, b. Tn.
Elizabeth appears to be a widow. The 1850 Mortality Schedule for Polk Co. list a John Cowden, died Apr 1850, age 28. (b.1822)
The 1860c of Bradley Co. has two of her children living with a William Smith, age 36, b. N.C. Elizabeth and the third child had evidently died, they are to be found anywhere. William Smith, must be Elizabeth's Brother.
There appears to be a relationship between all three families. Where they all lived in Polk Co. was near Benton, in Polk Co. My family lived in Bradley Co. near Benton of Polk Co.
Do you have any idea, as to who the Elizabeth Smith Cowden is? If we could figure this out, I might be able to tell you the possible parents of John L. Cowden.

Re: J. L. Cowden

singletrack2000 — 2008-11-30 19:19:57Z

Jane, Thanks for replying. Yes, here are the names I am searching. Thomas and Catherine Cowden. Samuel Cowden, Lyn Cowden, Walker Cowden, James Cowden, Thomas and William Cowden. They all lived in Bradley Co. or had connections to Bradley Co. There are two John Cowdens, one died in 1850, married to an Elizabeth. The other John died in the War Between the States, about 1863, Georgia, and married to Martha.
Also living in Bradley Co. was a Henry Cowden and wife Sarah. I feel sure all of these are related.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks, Jim

Re: J. L. Cowden

junglejane13 — 2008-11-30 03:40:58Z

Hi Ron,
The Bible I have Is filled with lots of dates for births, marraiges & deaths of the Cowden family which says they came from Bradley County Tenn. Anyone name in paticular I can look up for you?
Jane

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

LisaHale12 — 2008-11-20 19:14:55Z

If I've answered this before, please forgive the repeat! Walker Cowden was born about 1816 in either Spartanburg/Greenville Cos., SC or Williamson or Blount Co., TN., if Thomas Cowden and Cattern ___ were his parents. Walker is believed to have been the brother of Lynn Cowden 1800-c.1880 of Sevier Co., TN and Benton Co., AR., my ancestor. Other brothers may have been Thomas Cowden of Bradley Co., TN., and Henry Cowden of Blount & McMinn Cos., TN., and possibly James Cowden of Sevier Co., TN.
Walker Cowden is listed on a tax list in Bradley Co., TN., where he lived after marrying Amy Kerr. They moved to Greene Co., MO., where he supposedly died 1843, and she remarried to John Steele.
I have MANY questions about this branch of our family, as well as my own, because of name confusion and other evidence. My email is LLLHALE@YAHOO.COM.
Feel free to email me!

Re: Ephraim Cowdin - NY, New York

VelmaWood97 — 2009-01-03 21:14:52Z

Here is the info I have on Ephriam M Cowdin/Cowden Hope this helps someone. I am cowden decandant

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Illinois Public Land Purchase Records
about COWDEN EPHRAIM M
Name: COWDEN EPHRAIM M
Section: LOT5SWNW
Price: 350
Total: 14000
Date: 4 Feb 1851
Volume: 819
Page: 063
Type: SC
Sect: 16
Township: 36N
Range: 12E
Meridian: 3
Acres: 4000
Corr-Tag: 0
ID: 527206
SocStat:
Blank:
Reside: 000
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1860 Census Goodings, Grove & Hadley PO Homer, Will Co., IL 27 June 1860 by W Amaden Pg 98
837-764 Epriam Cowdin 37 M Boots & Shoes 60 200 NY
Cornelia 37 F NY
Harriet A 11 F PA
Norman N 9 M IL
James L 7 M IL
Thomas Hoppin 23 M Farm labor 120 NY
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U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
about Ephraim M. Cowdin
Name: Ephraim M. Cowdin
Side: Union
Regiment State/Origin: Iowa
Regiment Name: 11 Iowa Infantry.
Regiment Name Expanded: 11th Regiment, Iowa Infantry
COMPANY: D
Rank In: Private
Rank In Expanded: Private
Rank Out: Musician
Rank Out Expanded: Musician
Film Number: M541 roll 6
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1870 Census > Iowa > Linn > Bertram>PO Bertram>5 Jul 1870> byC W Kepler>Page 15
105-107 Cowden Ephram 49 M W Farmer 1600 700 NY
Mary 29 F W Keep house Eng
Norman 20 M W Works on farm IL
Harriett 21 F W Without PA
James 18 M W Works on farm IL
Abram 13 M W Works on farm IL
William 7 M W At school IL
George 5 M W IA
John 1 M W IA
Murry 3/12 M W IA Apr
106-108 Howlett, Saml 24 M W Farmer 300 Eng
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1880 Census Grant Pct., Thayer Co., NB > District 300 8 June 1880 by Myron S Phillips Page 4
35-40 Cowdin, Ephriam W M 59 Head M Farmer NY NYNY
Mary Ann W F 38 Wife M Eng Eng Eng
Abram J W M 22 Son S IL NY ENG
William H W M 17 Son S IA NY ENG
John C W M 12 Son S IA NY ENG
Murray W M 11 Son S IA NY ENG
Bertha A W M 9 Dau S IA NY ENG
Ephriam W M 6 Son Carrie E W F 4 Dau S IA NY Violia W F 2 Dau S NB NY ENG
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Ephraim Merriot Cowdin
Born: 29 Jun 1821, Buffalo, Erie County, New York
Marriage (1):Corneilla Ann Dickson on 10 Oct 1843 in Illnois
Marriage (2): Mary Ann Howlett on 15 Oct 1867 in Linn County Iowa

Died: 20 Dec 1881, Thayer County Nebraska at age 60

General Notes:

Listed as "Ephraim M. Carder" in the 1853 genealogy book "The Nash Family; or Records of the Descendants of Thomas Nash of New
Haven, Connecticut 1640." Believe this is probably a misreading by Rev. Sylvester Nash.
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Roster Iowa Soldiers - War of Rebellion Vol 2
Cowden, Ephraim M. Age 44. Residence Liberty Township, nativity New
York. Enlisted Sept. 21, 1864. Mustered Sept. 21, 1864. Promoted
Fifer. Mustered out June 2, 1865, Washington, D. C. - Company D, 11th Regiment, Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Excerpt from the "Roster Iowa Soldiers - War of Rebellion Vol 2", Page 282
"After the fall of Atlanta, the Eleventh Iowa had several weeks of rest in camp. It then joined in the pursuit of Hood's army into northwestern Alabama. By the middle of November it returned to Atlanta, and, when the great march to the sea began, the regiment, with its brigade, was in its place in line. Arrived at Savannah, another period of several weeks of rest and recreation was enjoyed.
Early in 1865, the regiment, with its brigade, embarked for the short voyage on the Atlantic to Beaufort, S. C., and from that place again took up the line of march for the North. In this closing campaign of the war--noted for the great hardships endured by the troops upon the long and toilsome march, the skirmishes and conflicts with the retreating rebel army, which was compelled to surrender when successful resistance was no longer possible--the Eleventh Iowa performed its full share of duty.
After the surrender of Johnston's army at Raleigh, N. C., the Union troops marched on to Washington. Arriving there it went into camp, and, when the veteran troops of the Army of the Tennessee marched down Pennsylvania Avenue, no State was more proudly represented in that grand marching column of war worn and battle scarred veterans than Iowa, and among all the Iowa regiments none presented a more soldierly appearance or received greater honor from the cheering multitude than the Eleventh
Iowa and its associate organizations in the old Iowa Brigade.
From Washington the regiment proceeded by rail and steamboat to Louisville, Ky., where it was mustered out of the service of the United States on the 15th day of July, 1865. From Louisville, the regiment was sent to Davenport, Iowa. The citizens of this good city had witnessed the departure of the regiment for the war, had welcomed it upon its return on furlough as a veteran organization, had again witnessed its departure for the field after the brief visit of its officers and men at their homes, and they now extended a cordial and enthusiastic welcome to these war worn heroes, in response to which Col. William Hall, then broken in health and scarcely able to stand, said, "I cannot stand long enough to make a speech, I can only say to the citizens of Davenport, in response to the warm and generous welcome that they have extended to my comrades of the Eleventh Iowa, and myself, that the record we have made as good soldiers from the State of Iowa, while fighting in defense of our common country, will be duplicated by the record we shall make as good citizens, when we shall have returned to our homes and loved ones."
The regiment was then disbanded, and the veterans were soon on their way to their respective homes, there to receive the glad welcome of their families, friends and neighbors, and to make good the pledge of their old commander, in the record of good and faithful citizenship, which they established and maintained. "

The credit for the above notes goes to Karen Homer. Her Great Great Grandfather was Ephraim Cowdin.

Ephraim next married Corneilla Ann Dickson, daughter of Forgus Dickson and Harriet Nash, on 10 Oct 1843 in Illnois. (Corneilla Ann Dickson was born on 11 Oct 1824 in Erie County, PA and died in 1860 in Roscoe, Stearns County, Minnesota.)
Marriage Notes:
From London England
Ephraim married Mary Ann Howlett, daughter of George Howlett and Easter Bunting, on 15 Oct 1867 in Linn County Iowa. (Mary Ann Howlett was born about 1843 in London, England and died on 27 May 1919 in Eureka, Humbold County California.)
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Mary A Crisman filed for Pension for John C Cowdin minor from his fathers civil war service on August 8, 1890, Application # 432123 in Nebraska.

Re: Joseph Cowden

VelmaWood97 — 2009-01-28 00:43:13Z

I think it is because his fathers name is not Joseph but Jasper, if you want to email me direct v_kwood@yahoo.com

Re: Joseph Cowden

VelmaWood97 — 2009-01-27 21:19:27Z

Is this the Hershel Cowden you are referring to

Hershel Cowden born 4 Aug 1908 in Sevier Co., TN
Died July 1975 Knoxville, TN

Re: elizabeth jane cowden/john scaggs (skaggs)

patgeurink — 2008-11-20 19:15:35Z

Hi Pat, I believe that we corresponded about this time last year. Weren't you in Florida? I am the gr.granddaughter of John's brother Alfred.