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Re: George Cowie of Brechin

rgdcalif — 2009-07-10 15:10:15Z

George Cowie b. 14 sep 1770 in Tannadice, Forfarshire to Andrew Cowie and Agnes Milne; m. Maragret Steel 23 May 1794 is also in my line (from earlier child William b. 24 May 1799 in Barrelwell, Brechin, Forfarshire.) George and Margaret had 8 shildren that I am aware of, George being the seventh in 1808. I have no other information on your George and descendents, but much information on the other children other lines in the family.
Bob

George Cowie of Brechin

chovhani — 2009-07-09 16:25:33Z

George Cowie was born Brechin 1808. He married Isabella Wanton from Craig, and had a son William in 1846. George's father was also George, George's mother was Margaret Steel. Anyone with any info on this family?

Re: Cowie's in Aberdeen

bethkenneh — 2009-05-14 22:49:37Z

Hi Leslie

I know your thread has been here a while but I've just joined and think my family may be of interest. I have pasted the below for you;

My great grandma was named Annie Cowie, who came from Peterhead, she was born in 1874 an was the daughter to Alexander Cowie and Jane Morrison.

Annie Cowie married David Jack, who then moved back to Avoch in the black Isles and gave birth to my grandpa, Donald Jack in 1920.

I have added the below, tracing back through Annie's family;

Alexander Cowie was the son of William Cowie and Janet Farquhar.

William Cowie was born in 1812.

Janet Farquhar's father was James Farquhar, James was born in 1788.

Jane Morrison was the daughter of James Morrison and Isasbella Smith

Cowies - Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

bethkenneh — 2009-05-14 22:44:24Z

Hi

I am trying to trace my family tree and am strating from my grandpa's ma's side.

My great grandma was named Annie Cowie, who came from Peterhead, she was born in 1874 an was the daughter to Alexander Cowie and Jane Morrison.

Annie Cowie married David Jack, who then moved back to Avoch in the black Isles and gave birth to my grandpa, Donald Jack in 1920.

I have added the below, tracing back through Annie's family;

Alexander Cowie was the son of William Cowie and Janet Farquhar.

William Cowie was born in 1812.

Janet Farquhar's father was James Farquhar, James was born in 1788.

Jane Morrison was the daughter of James Morrison and Isasbella Smith

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I would love to hear from anybody who has a link to my family.

Beth

Re: cowie's from durham

bryanalgar1 — 2009-03-23 19:51:24Z

Hello Phil

Had any luck with the Cowie line? I have a Great Grandfather John Cowie 1864 who I believe was born in Northumberland and later lived in Sunderland, Durham. His Children as far as I am aware were -

Annie 1888
Catherine 1890
William 1895
Henry 1897
George 1900 (my Grandfather)
John 1906
and confusingly a 2nd Catherine 1909 but this could be a transcription error.

The spelling varies between Cowrie, Cowey and Cowie sometimes withing the same census record, but I *think* the parents of John (1864)were George (1838) & Catherine (1843)
His grandparents John (1806)& Elizabeth (1813)

Re: Cowie's in Aberdeen

tobrechin47 — 2009-03-13 14:41:27Z

I am searching for info on James Cowie who married Helen Gordon,(Married 1799 Rathven) their daughter Barbara b1815 in Forgue married James Walker (chapel of Garioch) They raised their family in Forgue until 1871, then became shopkeepers in Inverkeithny Banff. Barbara Cowie buried at Forgue, died 1904.James Walker died 1899 in Bankff, buried Forgue. Their daughter Margaret T.Walker married James B. Fraser (Forgue)Any connections would be appreciated. Have some docs. Caroline

Cowie

mannerc — 2009-02-19 19:18:33Z

Looking for ancestors of Frederick Alexander Cowie b abt 1888. He was married to Irene Winifred Hiscock b Oct 8 1892. Her parents were David Hiscock(1866-1926)and Hannah Bradfield(1868- 1941)

Re: George P Cowie & Annie Jane Cowie

jengan16 — 2009-01-25 02:17:51Z

I searched Ancestry for "Robert Cowie, born in Scotland in 1832 and died in Canada." The return had an 1841 census of Dundee with Robert Cowie,10, Barbara,45, John Cowie 20,,Eliza 10 (must have been a twin of Robert) and George,5
That makes Barbara born in 1796. So the Barbara Cowie who arrived in New York May 28. 1848, age 30 is either a daughter or neice of the older one..She was married to James Cowie.THe ship was the Harmony. James is listed as 34 if that helps you any.Jessie

Re: George P Cowie & Annie Jane Cowie

arniebergin — 2009-01-24 21:44:58Z

Hi Jessie, I'm very interested in any information that you may have regarding George Cowie. Please contact me directly arniebergin@rogers.com

Re: George P Cowie & Annie Jane Cowie

jengan16 — 2009-01-24 19:03:29Z

In the 1841 Census 0f Scotland there was a George Cowie,5, child of Barbara Cowie who lived in parish 282, address Stobbs Well park, Angus county,Dundee, Scotland. No father listed on this, but one Barbara Cowie was married to a James Cowie, a seaman. Also about this dacade some Cowie got deported to Australia,probably as a debetor. Very common. 110 people were in the poor house in Aberdine in the 1840s.Contact me for more data. Jessie

Re: Minnie Gertrude Cowie Carter

jengan16 — 2009-01-24 18:51:00Z

Sorry, I forgot you were asking about Canada. Basiclly the answer is the same. Search thur the Latter Dad Saints (Mormon's) records, which you can do at home on the computer. If you find a film covering the right time and place you have to personally go to one of their centers and order it, pay $6, wait 2 wks for it to come from Salt Lake City, read it (30Min-1 hr). Or search their thier database while you are there and then print off what you want to. Or, you can join Ancestry.com and persue it on line. To get a copy of the real birth certificate write PAC or Archives of ONtario if it is the right Province.

Re: Minnie Gertrude Cowie Carter

jengan16 — 2009-01-24 18:40:47Z

I think births were not required to be nationally repoted until 1889. So that means fining a Presbyterian Church that had the records, or through FHL search for "old Parish records"ofScotland. These go out to FH Centers on loan ($6)now. First you need to narrow to what county they came from.Then try to narrow it to a few likly churches, rent,view and if lucky find your data.I spent all day in Edinburgh one year reading films.Good Luck. Ancestry has most all these which you cane access on line if you are a member.

Re: cowie's from durham

AndreaSweetman — 2008-11-11 04:31:25Z

Hi I have been trying to find out info on Mary Cowie from Aberdeenshire - around the Banff area. She was born abt 1782 and married John Hay. Any connections or information would be great
Cheers
Andrea

Re: cowie's from durham

philc57 — 2008-11-09 00:53:38Z

Hi Lynn,

I believe we may have some common ancestry. I have only just started my research but I happened accross Zoe's post on rootsweb dated 14 Dec 05 and subsequently your reply/queery to her. My great grandfather is John Cowie b1864 (also on her list). I noticed that Robert Cowie b1868 was just 4 years younger. So, I am wondering if they could be brothers? If you have done any research that could either confirm or deny this, I would love to hear what you have discovered.

Kind Regards,
Phil.

Re: Cowies of Montrose

chrisrooney46 — 2008-10-15 07:16:52Z

my family is George Cowie born 30 Aug 1731 son of John Cowie and Jean Mitchelson married Rachel Buxton and had 10 children son Robert Cowie 1802-1884 went to Van Diemans land married Juliana luthman and had 5 children
Mary cowie married Charles Nichols
i am trying to find some of the other lines of John and Jeans Children as they crop up in family corespondence
Regards Chris Rooney

Any information about a cowie(s) who migrated to the Caribbean?

cowiecat — 2008-10-13 03:44:00Z

Hi,

I am trying to trace my family origin. I know of two brothers, Herman and Robinson Cowie from Tobago but there could be more siblings . However, I would like to find out if any one knows of any other Cowie(s) who came in the mid to late 1800s to the Caribbean?

James A. Cowie died 5/2/1897 at New York City , NY. Buried in Jersey City, NJ.

Bob_MacAvoy — 2008-04-03 22:53:46Z

James A. Cowie was a Civil War veteran. I am trying to find the regiment that he served with. His obit in the NY Times does not reveal it.

Bob

Re: Madaline Cowie

JackieHewitt10 — 2008-03-12 16:53:13Z

I know this is a long shot as this post is quite old but I have a Magdalene Cowie in my family tree born Scotland 1817. Any help?

RE: Cowie/Robertson

2006-08-06 03:16:18Z

Looking for anyone with a connection to Ingleby James Fernie Cowie (b. 1867 in Glenmuick, Aberdeen to James Cowie and Elizabeth Morrison). Ingleby married Helen or Ellen Milne Robertson on 19 November 1898 in Glenmuick. His usual residence at the time of his marriage was 98 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, and he gave his occupation as assistant manager of a cycle works. In the 1901 census, he and Helen are living at 4 Ardenlea Street in Glasgow with their infant daughter, Lilian.

You would think that with a name like Ingleby James Fernie Cowie the man would be easy to find...

Regards,
Gail Giella on Long Island in NY
Galapoochi@gmail.com

George P Cowie & Annie Jane Cowie

2006-01-29 21:59:13Z

George & Annie Cowie show up in the 1871 census in Northumberland County New Brunswick Canada...searching for information regarding this couple...arniebergin@rogers.com

Turriff

2005-11-05 01:47:17Z

I would like to know if I am a descendent as well! Would you mind sharing that massive family tree? :)
My grandfathers name was James Lee Turriff b 1917, his father was William Cleveland Turriff b 1886, Canada... his father was James Turriff.... and that's as far as I've gotten. I have all my grandfathers sisters and brothers but that's it.
Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Anne Cowie in Quebec

2005-02-01 06:14:30Z

Hi Larry - Then you and I, too, are related - Annie Cowie was also my ggg-grandmother - I am a descendent of her daughter Mary Ann (also Marianne) Turriff, born 1819. (In fact, my father [born 1910] was Edward Turriff Henry, and he was often called "Turriff" by his family, to differentiate him from his father who was also Edward.) I have had contact with George McIntosh, who e-mailed me a massive Turriff family tree. Just out of curiosity, where did you find the info re William Turriff's parents and grandparents and possible g-grandfather David? (Or are you like me and write things down, but forget to write down where you found them...)

Re: Cowe surname - Berwick upon tweed

2005-01-11 21:41:45Z

Hi
I am looking for a Jane Cowe ( I think) born circa 1819, father possibly William in Berwick. I have a Jane Cowe Gibson whose grandmother was a Jane married to Alexander Murphy also of Berwick. Jane Cowe Gibson's mother was Robina Murphy and I noticed there were a few Robina Cowes in the Berwick area, All guess work but I wondered if you could help. Many thanks
Cheryl

Re: cowie in aberdeen.

2004-12-08 04:41:47Z

Minna was her name and Peter (my grandfather) and not Peter (who was Minna's husband) did indeed work at the Vancouver Sun as a typesetter. I never knew we had other family here in Vancouver or wherever you are @shaw.ca. I also have a brother named Peter heree as well.

Re: cowie in aberdeen.

2004-12-08 04:40:48Z

Don: Could "minnie" possibly be "Mina" and could your Grandfather have worked for the Vancouver Province?

I believe we may be on to something here! Please contact me at:

edcampbl@shaw.ca

Ed. Campbell

Researching Campbell/Cowie, Robertson, Moir, Shewan etc.

cowie in aberdeen.

2004-12-08 04:40:16Z

My great grandfather married a Minnie Cowie. It would have been around 1870 or so. Peter Campbell and Minnie Cowie soon immigrated to Vancouver BC. Mf granfather worked here in Vancouver and Peter and Minnie are burrried here in Vancouver.

Re: Cowie Descendants from George & Annie Cowie...New Brunswick

2005-04-30 23:03:17Z

An Andrew Cowie of Derby, Northumberland married Mary Mary Martha Fisher, born about 1869 in ?St Mary's or Stanley,
daughter of William Peters Fisher (son of Michael, son of Lewis/Ludowick Fisher the Loyalist) and Lucy Ann Keenan (~1849->1892).

His age and location seem to match yours, and the persons buried in Good Shepherd Cemetery, St John County, New Brunswick,
Andrew P. Cowie (-May 1, 1896 ae 29)
Annie J. Jackson (-Aug 28, 1909 ae 38) wife of ...
William P. Cowie -Sep 26 1907 ae 29
George P. Cowie (-1910 ae 67)
& Ann J.Cowie (-1919 ae 78)

The 1881 census has this family all born Scotland.

Would love to hear more from you, as we do not have any dates for Mary Martha Fisher (birth, marriage, death), or whether they had children.

Cordially,
JRW

Minnie Gertrude Cowie Carter

vbruntrager — 2007-12-29 19:32:58Z

Any ideas how to obtain a birth record for Minnie Gertrude Cowie (b) May 26th 1879 in either, Beaverdam? or Marysville Canada. Fathers name Edward D Cowie (b) Scotland.

Regards,

Ginger

COWIE in LANARK

byulibraryfhl — 2006-04-07 17:46:52Z

Do any of you have any COWIE people who came from Douglas, Lanark, Scotland?

Please reply personally to my e-mail address. Thank you.

Care
crodosta@juno.com

Re: Cowie surname - Berwick upon tweed

RobMaxtoneGraham — 2005-09-09 12:48:34Z

Hi Helen & Barb.
I'm working on the Cowe family of Berwickshire/East Lothian, and have recently found documentary evidence of switches to Cowie (& Cowan), usually after migrating to new areas -- probably to avoid all the Cow jokes!
All the issue at Chirnside to John Cow or Cowie/Ann Hendry, Wm/Janet Simpson, Thomas/Isobel Mack, and possibly that of Wm/Mary Simpson, can be traced to brothers James Cow(b.c.1722) & William Cow (b.c. 1730). About a dozen folk were called to court to give evidence in 1847 to prove that James' g-g-son Henry Charles Cowie in London was senior heir to his g-g-uncle William!...(whose line died out in 1846).
Rob

Re: Cowie surname - Berwick upon tweed

RobMaxtoneGraham — 2005-09-09 12:48:34Z

Helen,
I see you have a birth ref for William, 1/3/1824, West Barns, but can't find under Cowe or Cowie, with Mary, Ann or Marion as mother! There was a William Cowe from a well-researched line, b. 1804, Cove, Cockburnspath who was a blacksmith at Thurston Smithy, Innerwick in 1841 & 1851 with his children, who were born in Dunbar 1826 & 1827. Another William Cow was alone in the smithy outhouse in 1841, supposedly aged '20', whilst a George Cow was also at the Smithy in 1851, aged 25, born Dunbar.
It is possible that William b. 1804 had George & William (both blacksmith's journeymen) before his marriages to Agnes Goodall in 1826, at Dunbar, and again to Ann Smith, 1831. He died in 1867 at Lochend Cottages, Dunbar.

So William was at Oldcastles by 1885! There were two Cow families there in 1851, and one remaining in 1881....and Cowes still there in 1996....

Have you found your William in 1851, 1861 or 1871 censuses?

There seem to be very few Cowies in East Lothian at any time, except one huge unknown family in the 17th cent, four births at Prestonkirk or Prestonpans c. 1870s (all from a known Cowe root) and a few scattered marriages.

Your William would be 17 for the 1841 census, but if he was living alone, he may have 'expanded' his age....

Get back to me if any of this rings any bells

Rob

Re: Cowe surname - Berwick upon tweed

RobMaxtoneGraham — 2005-09-09 12:48:34Z

Cheryl,
Berwick town and Northumberland Cowes I've not researched, but I ken whae has; I'll dig out the file and post on. Remind me if I ferget!
Rob

Re: Cowie surname - Berwick upon tweed

HelenCowie1 — 2005-02-19 03:45:21Z

Rob,

At the moment I can see no connection to my Cowie family, descendants of William Cowie, b abt 1824 in Dunbar Haddington and d 1885 Oldcastles Chirnside. From his death certificate I know that his parents were William Cowie and Mary Ann Allan, but I have no details about them. My father thinks that the family may have come from Peebles initially - but no proof of this.

Chirnside is the right sort of place to find more of the family, but I don't recognise any of the names that you have mentioned.

I have had a brief look at other variations of the name, but not been succesful with making any connections. If you find anything that looks likely I would love to hear more. All the eldest sons back four generations from my great grandfather appear to have been called William if that is any help!

Cheers

Helen

Cowies from Buckie

cooper161 — 2006-02-20 17:46:38Z

Looking for any info on the"coup" Cowie family from the Buckie area . I have a William married to Jeannie (Jane) living in Gordon Street.

Re: Cowie surname - Berwick upon tweed

marycowie1 — 2005-06-19 06:11:08Z

Hi I am Mary Cowie Dawson. Henry Charles Cowie of London is my great grandfather. Please send me an email to
mary.cowie@clear.net.nz
Thank you for your reply

Re: cowie's from durham

LHorridge — 2006-06-14 20:39:49Z

Hi Zoe
Do we have a common ancestor? My g'grandather was Robert Cowie, b1868. I dont have any information on Benjamin b1798, can you help?
Where do you fit into the Cowie line? Hope to hear from you,
Lynn

Re: COWIE in LANARK

lumreak — 2006-11-26 10:26:57Z

Hi, I have family from the New Monklands area Wattston Lanark: 1891 census, and the mining village of Cuthill Prestonpans 1901 Census

David Aitken Burnett Cowie.... My Great Grandfather, born in Cumbernauld on the 10 Aug 1855, died 08 Apr 1938 in Cowdenbeath Fife.
Children were James Cowie, b 1885, Helen Cowie, b 1879, David Cowie, b 1883, Thomas Cowie, b 1885, Hamilton Burnett Cowie, b 1891, George Brown Cowie, b 1896, Robert Cowie, b 1889, Agnes Cowie, b 1899

GG Grandparents were Thomas Cowie and Jane Burnet Children were David Aitken Burnett Cowie

GGG Grandparents were Alexander Cowie and Agnes Barrie Children were Alexander,b 1821, Andrew,b 1824, Henry,b 1826, David,b 1828, James,b 1830, Thomas, b1833.

Looking into my GGGG Grandfather James Cowie and a Jean Knox, Children were James Cowie,b 1791, John Cowie,b 1793 , Alexander Cowie,b 1796, all born in Fetteresso Kincardineshire.

Alexander Died on 22 July 1855 in Dunnottar, Stonehaven.
Mostly Coal Miners (Hewers)

Cheer's David Hamilton Cowie

Re: cowie's from durham

kathmbrooks — 2006-10-05 21:08:37Z

John Cowie in 1861 census lived in Hetton-le-Hole with his daughter Catherine Charlton and her children.He may have had a brother Nicholas. Kath B

Re: cowie's from durham

kathmbrooks — 2007-12-18 19:31:43Z

I am researching the Cowie family esoecially John Cowie born 1791 in Scotland. There is a website about the Cowies but unfortunately the address is out of date. If you can help, please get in touch.
Regard Kath

Re: Barbra COWIE / William MACKINTOSH

ironmann60 — 2005-03-09 14:37:08Z

Dorothy
I have not persued the line you are mention beyond the presumed connection noted earlier. The name "Peter" may or may not be correct, as my initial source for that name was very reliable. The lins should not be hard to trace however.
Call again if you get stuck.
R. Mann

looking for anyone who knows of the William and Sharon Cowie

amy393 — 2005-10-21 14:16:36Z

Im looking for family of William and Sharon
Cowie
These are there kids..
Kim,Renee, Darren and James
Renee has two daughters
Angel and Tracy
James has one daughter with me
Donna who is 3 yrs old i don't know a lot of family
history and i want to learn more James Took off and i need more info on the family there is also a woman by the name of Doris Ella but not sure who she is ?
James is still married to a woman by the name of Patty and that i did not know anything would help please ...
amyamy1974@aol.com

Finding my Father

1Racer555 — 2006-12-16 16:50:15Z

I am 40 years old. My Mother finally told me my fathers name. It is Michael Cowie. All that I know about him is that he went to Pendleton High School in Oregon in 1962. Does any body know any more information about him and his family?

Finding my Father

1Racer555 — 2006-12-16 16:49:20Z

cowie's from durham

zoecowie — 2005-12-14 09:54:24Z

anyone with these cowie's
benjamin cowie 1798 scotland
robert cowie 1839 lancashire
jane cowie 1839 ireland
sarah cowie 1826 ireland
benjamin cowie 1823 ireland
william cowie 1871 durham
ann cowie 1878 lancashire
james cowie 1861 lancashire
jane cowie 1877 durham
john cowie 1864 lancashire
robert cowie 1868durham
sarah cowie 1874 durham
eva cowie 1907 durham
benjamin cowie 1894 durham
james cowie 1900 durham
john cowie 1896 sunderland
thomas cowie 1909 durham
edward cowie 1904 durham
william cowie 1912 durham
peter cowie 1913 durham
any connections please get in touch at zoe4321@msn.com

Re: Cowies of Monquhitter & Auchterless Aberdeenshire

2005-06-26 21:52:23Z

Have been in touch with Duncan to cofirm that we have common ancestors from Auchterless, and have also teamed up with a Jonathon Cowie from San Jose Calif. who confirms that we have a common ancestor William Cowie, grandfather of James Cowie who like his 3 generations prior, lived at Auchenhalrig, Bellie, Moray, near Speybay. They were handloom weavers . To cap it all, he had a photograph of John, James' father taken in Aberdeen c1865 - how's that for a scoop!

Obit: Isabelle (Cowie) Wright b.1915 of Saskatchewan

kttrucking1 — 2006-12-05 18:50:09Z

WRIGHT -Isabell ( nee Cowie ) July 23, 1915 October 21, 2005. Isabell passed away at the age of 90, October 21, 2005 at Jubilee Lodge in Kinistino with her family by her side She is survived by husband Cam of 58 years, sons Jack (Arvella), Tom (Wendy), grandchildren Lee (April), Angie (Trevor), Lynelle, Pam (Lloyd), Kristy, Jennifer, great-grandchildren Bradley, Cody, Ashley, sister Anne Campbell of Cochrane, Alberta and her dog Buffy. A Memorial Service will be held from the Beatty Hall on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Roger Singh officiating. Interment will follow at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be directed to the Jubille Lodge in Kinistino, SK. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colin Doucette of Fedusiak Funeral Chapel & Crematorium of Melfort

Cowie / Elder / Gammie / Reidford > Banffshire Scotland

Trena_Heater — 2005-10-04 02:17:04Z

Please Note: I have No knowledge of any of these ancestors, nor their descendants having left Scotland.

Seeking connections to:

My 6 x great-grandparents - Janet COWIE ch. 9 July 1720 married 26 July 1746 to John ELDER (no details).

Daughter Elspet ELDER b. 1752 Fordyce married 30 Jan 1776 to John GAMMIE chr. 29 July 1740

(John's parents were Andrew GAMMIE chr. 16 April 1711 and Janet WILSON. Andrew's father was George GAMMIE)

Their daughter, Elizabeth GAMMIE born 1779 Marnoch Banffshire married John REIDFORD b. 1777 Marnoch

Data courtesy of my 4C1R Alan MORRISON of Glasgow.

Connections anyone?

Toni ... Ontario, Canada.

Re: COWIE in LANARK

mumsygirli — 2006-02-08 23:38:37Z

This is Margaret's daughter Aimee. I am doing some research on my grandmother's family, the Cowie's. We have a Henry Cowie born in Lanark, married ( around 1840) to a Janet (possibly Jessie) Scott also of Lanark both New Monkland. Children would have been Agnus, Andrew, Henry (my GG grandfather M Elizabeth Paterson of Lanark), John, Margaret, Alexander, and Thomas. Henry's parents I think were Alexander Cowie and Agnes Barrie. Hope this helps and if you have any more recent data on the decendants of these folks, I am looking for them.

Re: Cowie family of Ordiquhill, Banff, Scotland

AndreaSweetman — 2008-01-28 05:53:17Z

Hi Tanya
Tried your email address but it didn't work John Hay and Mary Cowie were my 3xg grandparents. I am decended through their son James. I have some info on some of the Hay family and a little on the Cowies if you would like to get in touch
Cheers Andrea

Re: Cowie / Ginger

jpfitz — 2007-08-25 21:50:54Z

Hello Jack,
Long time no hear ... are you well ... Edna? Hope to hear from you.
Pat Fitzgerald