Thomas Cowsert-Misconceptions and False Information
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Thomas Cowsert-Misconceptions and False Information
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Posted: 10 Apr 2009 1:51AM GMT |
Classification: Query
Betty wrote: What I have is that he was born in Ireland about 1740 and died in Hardin County, Ill. 9-6-1797.
Judy wrote: The Hardin County, IL part is wrong. You can see a transcript of his will here:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5842/thomas-will.h...
Notice at the very bottom where it says "probated September 6, 1797 in Chester County, South Carolina.
Should I "change my mind" and decide to agree with you that Thomas Cowsert died in Hardin County, Il?
Betty wrote: He was married to Agnes Jones. His and Agnes marriage was in 1787 according to ancestry records.
Judy wrote: There is no record of a marriage between Thomas Cowsert and Agnes, that I am aware of. By record, I mean a copy or transcript of the marriage license or certificate or a permission to marry. There are people who have family trees on Ancestry.com who show that Thomas married Agnes Jones. That is not proof. Just saying it doesn't make it proof. It's not good practice to assume that what others have written, with no sources provided, is true.
Should I "change my mind" and agree with whatever anyone submits to a website?
Betty wrote: He served in the Revolutionary War from 8-07 to 9-18-1781.
Judy wrote: Thomas Couser served in the Revolutionary War. Thomas Cowsert was still in Ireland during that year.
Betty wrote: How are you related to the Cowsert? I am a Cowsert born in Hardin County, Il. Were you born in this area?
Judy wrote: This question has been previously asked by you and answered by me, but here goes again: When I was born, my last name was Cowsert. That is how I am related to the Cowserts.
I'm not sure what, if anything, you are inferring when you ask where I was born, but I'll answer anyway. I was born in Tyler, Texas.
I've spent the last ten years researching my branch of the Cowserts. I have copies of birth, death, and marriage records, wills, tax lists, property, etc. I assume nothing until I have sources corroborating the fact. I try to use good genealogical techniques when it comes to researching family history. It's important to me that only correct information (proven by source records) is imparted as fact. That is the only reason I responded to your postings. I didn't do it to irritate you, but obviously that is what has happened.
I didn't mean to step on toes, but only to clarify what I thought were important issues. I will happily "change my mind" when shown proof (proof is not what someone else has written, unless it is accompanied by source documents).
Now I think I am done here. I won't respond to any more of your postings unless you happen to be posting to supply proof of your information.
Have a good day.
Judy
Judy wrote: The Hardin County, IL part is wrong. You can see a transcript of his will here:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/5842/thomas-will.h...
Notice at the very bottom where it says "probated September 6, 1797 in Chester County, South Carolina.
Should I "change my mind" and decide to agree with you that Thomas Cowsert died in Hardin County, Il?
Betty wrote: He was married to Agnes Jones. His and Agnes marriage was in 1787 according to ancestry records.
Judy wrote: There is no record of a marriage between Thomas Cowsert and Agnes, that I am aware of. By record, I mean a copy or transcript of the marriage license or certificate or a permission to marry. There are people who have family trees on Ancestry.com who show that Thomas married Agnes Jones. That is not proof. Just saying it doesn't make it proof. It's not good practice to assume that what others have written, with no sources provided, is true.
Should I "change my mind" and agree with whatever anyone submits to a website?
Betty wrote: He served in the Revolutionary War from 8-07 to 9-18-1781.
Judy wrote: Thomas Couser served in the Revolutionary War. Thomas Cowsert was still in Ireland during that year.
Betty wrote: How are you related to the Cowsert? I am a Cowsert born in Hardin County, Il. Were you born in this area?
Judy wrote: This question has been previously asked by you and answered by me, but here goes again: When I was born, my last name was Cowsert. That is how I am related to the Cowserts.
I'm not sure what, if anything, you are inferring when you ask where I was born, but I'll answer anyway. I was born in Tyler, Texas.
I've spent the last ten years researching my branch of the Cowserts. I have copies of birth, death, and marriage records, wills, tax lists, property, etc. I assume nothing until I have sources corroborating the fact. I try to use good genealogical techniques when it comes to researching family history. It's important to me that only correct information (proven by source records) is imparted as fact. That is the only reason I responded to your postings. I didn't do it to irritate you, but obviously that is what has happened.
I didn't mean to step on toes, but only to clarify what I thought were important issues. I will happily "change my mind" when shown proof (proof is not what someone else has written, unless it is accompanied by source documents).
Now I think I am done here. I won't respond to any more of your postings unless you happen to be posting to supply proof of your information.
Have a good day.
Judy