Kough - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Kough pronouncation

loism25 — 2013-04-11 17:58:59Z

Thanks for your reply.

Re: Kough pronouncation

boyletimes41 — 2013-04-11 16:06:24Z

In my family it is pronounced "cuff" (it's my maiden name), and family lore claimed it was a Dutch name. I have come across the "cuff" spelling variation in some old church records.

Re: Kough pronouncation

rjmandell45 — 2012-11-12 20:49:26Z

It is pronounced Coe...and from what I am gathering from my own family members, Kough I believe is Scottish. I don't think the Kough's were from Ireland.

Re: Kough pronouncation

LoisMcCutcheon — 2012-11-12 17:43:08Z

Thanks for the response. Still trying to determine how Coff would have been spelled in Ireland.

Re: Kough-Barr

rjmandell45 — 2012-11-12 17:32:20Z

I don't know your family, but my great grandmother was Iona Barr who married Thomas C. Kough. Trying to locate who her mother and father were to continue with my family tree

Re: Kough pronouncation

rjmandell45 — 2012-11-12 17:30:40Z

it is actually pronounced like Coe. That's how I grew up with it.

Re: Looking for Kough ancestors

brens — 2012-09-09 02:13:41Z

Updating this post:
The Young William on the 1850 census I believed died before the next rotation of census's.
I need information on William Sr. b. 1809 or 1810. His wife Sarah and his daughter Sarah.
Also his son Edward b. 1833 married Elizabeth Rugh.

Re: Looking for Kough ancestors

brens — 2012-09-09 01:27:45Z

The William I have is born 1809 or 1810. He is shown on the 1850 census with a wife Sarah and son Edward and William. (Edward is the line we are from). The family lived in BlackLick Co. Pennsylvania. Edward and one other Kough moved to Kansas, it seems they lost contact with the PA. folks. I have a death certificate of Edward showing his dad was a Kough and Mom was a Milligan.

Re: Looking for Kough ancestors

samye_m — 2012-09-04 02:19:46Z

I'm not sure you'll get this as your post is really old. Edward Kough is my husband's step-grandfather. Please contact me @ barbminerd@yahoo.com if you would like more info.

Searching for descendants of Johann Martin Schwarz' descendants

LindaSchwarz27 — 2011-08-15 03:02:07Z

I'm searching for the descendants of a daughter of Martin & Friedericke Beuttler Schwarz. She was born about 1883/84 in Queens, New York. She had siblings Charles, George, Elizabeth, Rose, and John. Martin was born in 1857 in Germany and died in 1928 in New York.

Kough family from New Jersey

LindaSchwarz27 — 2011-08-15 02:54:47Z

I'm searching for Grace Hayward Bowen Kough's descendants. I believe she lived in New Jersey and was married to a man by the name of Bowen, had a son named Bernard Bowen then married John Kough. I believe she was born in 1886 and died in 1964. I would appreciate any information about this family. I have the information from the census and would like to make contact with a living descendant.

Helen M. Kough, 81,born in Green Township, Franklin County ,daughter of ,Joseph H. and Eva (Jamison) Snoke Rock.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-03-19 22:11:12Z

Helen M. Kough, 81, of Newville, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011, with her family by her side at Shippensburg Health Center. She was born in Green Township, Franklin County on Thursday, February 20, 1930, and was a daughter of the late Joseph H. and Eva (Jamison) Snoke Rock.

She was involved in many community organizations throughout her life including Cub Scout Den mother, Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Leader, and a dedicated Big Spring Band Booster. Helen was also a life member of the Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and enjoyed making chicken corn soup for the Firemen's fair for many years. She was a member of Centerville Lutheran Church, where she had been involved in the Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. One of her passions was spending time with her family and RV camping. Another hobby was tending her garden, growing roses and other types of bulb flowers.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert W. Kough, Sr., her son, Robert W. Jr. (and his wife Julie) Kough of Newville and two daughters; Deborah C. (and her husband, Stephen A.) Zeigler and Sally J. Miller of Newville, three grandsons; Stephen Kough of Dillsburg and Joseph and Matthew Miller of Shippensburg, four step-grandsons; Greg, Van, and Robert Thorson of Carlisle and Richard Thorson of Newville, twelve great-grandchildren and four great-great-grand children, a brother, Merle H. (and his wife Pauline) Snoke of Walnut Bottom and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle. Pastor Jerri Morton and Pastor Jean Kuebler will officiate. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. Viewing will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the funeral home and on Friday, March 18, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centerville Lutheran Church, 1874 Walnut Bottom Road, Newville, PA 17241 or Penn Township Vol. Fire Dept., 1750 Pine Road, Newville, PA 17241.
(in Public Opinion from March 17 to March 18, 2011)

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Re: KOUGH BIBLE

BarbaraSmith452 — 2010-08-18 21:10:54Z

I am looking for ancestry of Howard Philip Kough, believe b. 1864 lived Huntingdon PA, died November 1936 in auto accident. Married McGrew. Don't know if Philip and Lydia were parents but believe so. They had son Walter, dau. Anna and son Howard. If this makes any sense to you please let me know. Thanks, Barbara Smith

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

kobra47 — 2009-02-13 17:26:55Z

A few years ago I began a search w/ Ancestry and found that Pheobe Kough was in my family background.
My father was Clyde Kough and we resided in Blair County.
There is also a connection to the Cherry's of Tipton.
My Grandparents were from Winber, Pa.
Anything you would care to ad I would appreciate hearing from anyone.
Mike Kough

Re: James Kough/Laura Stiles

pkough1 — 2008-04-06 04:55:17Z

My granddaughter is researching her heritage. My father in law Clarence W Kough born 11/14/1914 and died 1/9/2004 Was looking at the census of 1900 shows James M Kough born 1861 wife Laura born april 1861 Ruthie E 1888 12, Thomas V 1883 17, Robie M 1884 15, Minnie M 1887 12 and Harry B 1893 7 the 1920 census shows James and Laura and grandson Clarence at 5 years old would appreciate any info of who was his parents Census Cambria County Hastings Pa.

Re: KOUGH

barbara_kough — 2008-02-27 02:42:25Z

Alexander was married twice. A marriage license was issued to Alexanger Kough age 60 and Susan Truby age 31 on April 4, 1892. Alexander listed George and Phoebe Kough as his parents. Susan's parents were J. Henry and Sarah Anaback??? or at least that's what it looks like. Their address was DuBois, PA. Alexander's occupation was a miller. The license shows that Alexander's former wife died on January 24, 1892, but it doesn't give her name. Susan's former husband died on November 9, 1891.

Re: KOUGH

Beatrice_Daggett — 2008-02-25 15:41:14Z

Did Alexander have 2 wives. and are their names Susan Truby and Alice? I descend from John Spangle Kough's line. Thanks Bea

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

Beatrice_Daggett — 2008-02-23 00:28:43Z

I am related to this line. I tried to e-mail you and it came back. Can you e-mail me at beadaggett@verizon.net
Thanks Bea Daggett

Re: KOUGH

barbara_kough — 2008-02-21 02:58:43Z

I believe George and Phoebe Kough were John Spanaugle Kough's parents. If you'd like to contact me by e-mail, I'll share what I've learned about this family.

Re: KOUGH

Beatrice_Daggett — 2008-02-20 00:15:38Z

John Spanaugle Kough was my great great grandfather. He was born 04 Apr 1842 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. I have been searching for his parents and siblings. I only knew his father's name was George. Is this the right family?

Obit: Kough, Thomas U. (Johnstown & Robinson, PA)

GordonGrening — 2007-03-03 21:35:10Z

KOUGH -- Thomas Ulin, 68, Johnstown R. D. 4, formerly of Robinson, died at 1:10 p.m., March 16, 1952, in Memorial Hospital. Born May 22, 1883, in Ginters Settlement, Clearfield County. Survived by widow, Mrs. Minnie (Evans) Kough, and these children: Mrs. Irene Howard and Leanna Penrose, both of Robinson; Mrs. Hazel Jaber and James Kough, both of Johnstown; Mrs. Edna Luther, New Florence, and Lester Kough, Mingo Junction, Ohio. Also 15 grand children and these brothers and sisters: Harry Kough and Mrs. Ruth Findley, both of Nanty Glow; Daniel Kough, Johnstown, and Mrs. Hannah Ebbe, Hastings. Preceded in death by parents and two sisters. Friends received after 8 p.m. Monday in R. S. Wagner Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. John Clawson. Interment, Bethel Cemetery.

Source: THE JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE (Johnstown,Cambria Co., Pa.) Monday, 17 March 1952, "Recent Deaths-Funeral Services," page 18, col. 3; Cambria County Library, Johnstown, Pa.

Kough Family

barbara_kough — 2006-05-13 00:51:20Z

James Kough and Laura Ellen Stiles were my husband's grandparents. I show that his siblings were Sarah, David, Thomas, Samuel, Daniel, Samuel, Isiah or possibly Issac, Barbara, Elmer, and Florence. His father was Washington. Washington's parents were George Kough and Phoebe Chambers. I'd like to share information with you.

Kough Family

barbara_kough — 2006-05-13 00:51:20Z

I would like to share information. Please contact me at coe@camalott.com

KOUGH

barbara_kough — 2006-05-13 00:51:20Z

On the 1860 census there is a John W. Kough, age 9, the son of John Margaret Kough. Would your John Wesley be the grandson of Samuel Kough? I'm interested in learning what the relationship is between Samuel Kough, b. 1799, and George Kough, b. abt 1795. Samuel married Sarah Chambers and George married Sarah's sister, Phoebe Chambers.

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

barbara_kough — 2006-05-13 00:51:20Z

After reading Sidney's reply I looked through my files, and did indeed find John J. Rosensteel. My records show Rosanna Elizabeth “Lizzie” Kough (16 July 1832 – 23 March 1907) was the daughter of Joseph Kough and Mary (Miller) Kough. Elizabeth married John J. Rosensteel on 22 February 1878. Mr. Rosensteel had a merchantile business in Shirleysburg, PA. Their children were J. Albert, Harry, John, and a daughter. This information is in a Kough Family manuscript that I got from The Clearfield County Historical Society and doesn’t cite sources.

Joseph Kough, age 50, is listed in the PA 1860 census in Huntingdon Co., Shirley Twp.with his wife, Mary, age 45, and the following children: Andrew, 18; Margaret, 16; Sarah, 13; Nancy, 11; Elizabeth, 8; Charlotte, age 6.

Some of Joseph’s descendants moved to Bourbon Co., Kansas in the 1870’s.

As Sidney mentioned Joseph Kough was the son of the German immigrants George and Margaret Kough. The other sons were George, Samuel, David, Jacob, and Benjamin. George Kough was married to Phoebe Chambers, who was a sister of Sarah Chambers the wife of Samuel Kough. I'm tracing the descendants of Washington Kough, the son of George and Phoebe.

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

2006-03-06 21:03:26Z

I would be intresting in getting more informtion you might have. My Great Grandmother is named Kough and they, I beleive were in the area of Germany Valley, Shirleysburg, Pa.

Thank you
Jon S Rohrer

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

wjfuhrman — 2006-02-27 20:01:13Z

My Grandpa Richard Vincent Cowan is a descendant of Joseph and Mary Miller Kough Through thier son's Andrew Joseph Kough's daughter Anna Maude Kough. If you would be interested in trading info on this line please email me.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

John Wesley Kough

tmay_ben — 2005-10-26 00:18:25Z

Am looking for info on John Wesley Kough, early settler in Saltillo, PA (Huntingdon Cty??). Known to be a prominent citizen in that town. Probably born about 1850/60's, married Eliza B. before 1882. Son, Lemuel Kough, also apparently well, known in Saltillo. He was born Jan 1882, Married Maggie Bollinger. Any info would be appreciated.

Gilbert Kough

2005-05-11 17:23:20Z

I am looking for a Gilbert Kough born abt 1830 in PA, married to Mary E. born abt 183. In the 1880 census they had a son John L. (line I am tracing) , Anna E. Almire and Grace.

Re: KOUGH

victoriakohler — 2005-04-18 02:27:53Z

George and Phoebe KOUGH are new discoveries for me. I am trying to verify that they had a son named ALEXANDER born about 1826. He would be my GG Grandfather. Would anyone have a list of their children? Just as a side-note, it appears that it was Alexander's children that changed the spelling to COOK.

Re: KOUGH

victoriakohler — 2005-04-18 02:27:53Z

Thank you so much! This is more information than I expected to find. Everything seems to tie in except for Alexander's age, but I may have the wrong birthdate for him. I would love to compare notes with you.

Re: Looking for Kough ancestors

victoriakohler — 2005-04-18 02:27:53Z

Does the son of your George Kough (1765-1835), George II, have a birthdate around 1795? My George (b.abt 1795) lived in Huntingdon County also and married Phebe CHAMBERS. I am trying to find out if they had a son named Alexander b. abt 1826. Thanks!! I can be reached at vdiluciano@yahoo.com

KOUGH/COOK/CHAMBERS

victoriakohler — 2005-04-18 02:27:53Z

Looking for Alexander COOK/KOUGH b.abt 1826 in PA. I believe his parents were George KOUGH/ Phebe CHAMBERS but need to prove the link. May have had a brother named Washington KOUGH. (Their daughter Celinda Catherine COOK KIFER was my GR.Grandmother.) I can be reached at vdiluciano@yahoo.com

Looking for Kough ancestors

brens — 2005-03-17 03:28:26Z

Searching for William Kough who was born bet.1849-1851, he was on the 1850 PA, Census with his father William Kough and Mother Sarah, and brother Edward. Young william was at the age of 1 1/2 yrs old. I am Looking for more information on him and his father and Brother.
Please Help.

Re: Looking for Kough ancestors

brens — 2005-03-17 03:28:26Z

I have found my William b. 1809 on a census and on the same census I found another William b. 1812 and a Jacob b.1821. I was wondering if these Koughs of the same township and county and state. All are farmers if they could be related?
William b. 1809 age 41
William b. 1812 age 38
Jacob b. 1821 age 29

Let me know what you think.

Re: John Wesley Kough

davidcroft65 — 2005-03-12 01:20:29Z

John Wesley Kough married Eliza Belle Drake b.6-29-1854. Issue: Lillian, Ella, Edna, Lemuel, and Claude. I am related via the Drake's. If you would desire I can explain more of who Eliza ancestors were.

Dave Croft

1929 Obituary Amos W. Kough Pennsylvania Car accident victim

PennyLEngel — 2004-12-31 23:12:10Z

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

2004-09-30 18:57:21Z

Mr., Clark
Thank you for your response. It will take me a while to crosse check the information.
Thanks again
Jon

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

sclark13 — 2004-09-29 00:22:58Z

I have a John Rosensteel that married a daughter of Jacob Kough. All I know about Jacob is that he had 3 daughters, no names. Jacob's parents are George and Margaret Kough. Jacob, George (mentioned by Barbara) and my decendent Samuel were all 3 brothers. Their Parents were George and Margaret Kough who immigrated from Germany. Email is sclark@consultant.com

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

sclark13 — 2004-09-28 23:46:59Z

I have a George Kough (1790, born in Germany) that married Phoebe Chambers (1800, born in NJ), but no additional info them on. George's father is George also with mother Margaret, both immigrants from Germnay. George(1790) is 1 of 7 kids. I am from his brother Samuel. Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated, sclark@consultant.com.

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

camalott — 2004-08-14 03:26:38Z

The Kough family I am researching was in Huntingdon County, PA in the early 1800's and later in Clearfield, Cambria and Blair counties. I haven't found the Rosensteel name in connection with this family, but there were numerous Kough families in early Pennsylvania. When you find some first names, perhaps I can help. Good luck!

Re: KOUGH

camalott — 2004-08-14 03:04:28Z

Last October I got a copy of a Marriage License from the Clearfield County Courthouse in PA for the marriage of Alexander KOUGH on April 4, 1892 to Susan Truby. His age was 60 and she was 31. His former wife died January 24, 1892. The license does name his parents, George and Phoebe KOUGH. Washington Kough (1832-1913) was another of their sons. I believe John S. and Graham Kough were also their sons.

KOUGH BIBLE

camalott — 2004-08-14 03:04:28Z

I have a Kough Bible, purchased from an online dealer, that lists the initials and birth dates for the Edmond Kough family. I believe Edmond may have been a brother to Washington (1832-1913) and Alexander Kough, sons of George Kough and Phoebe Chambers. I would like to exchange information with anyone with an interest in these families.

The family record lists Edmond born 19 December 1835, M. A. born 27 May 1836, J. W. born 8 Sept 1856, B. J. born 9 September 1858, J. (or I) B. born 19 October 1860, M. E. born 29 April 1863, S. A. born 30 October 1865, M. A. born 1867.

I believe this Bible belonged to this family listed on the 1870 CENSUS, CLEARFIELD CO., Beccaria Twp., : Edmund B. Kough, age 34, Jacob W. 14, Barbara 11, Oretta B. 10, Mary E. 7, Sarah A. 5, Martha A. 3 and a housekeeper, Harriett Smith 25 and her two sons, Andrew W. 8 and David 5.

Records in the Coalport, PA Library of the Crossroads Cemetery, Beccaria Township lists Mary Kough, wife of E. B., died 28 September 1869.

Also recorded in the Bible - " E. B. Kough married Caroline Grumian in Clay Twp. 2 March 1876. Witness J. Wagoner, Eli E. Shore, J.P."

The 1880 CENSUS, HUNTINGDON CO., Clay Twp., E.D. 203, page 349A lists E. B. Kough 45; wife Carrie Kough 38; stepsons, David Griman 14 and Wesley Griman 13; his daughter, Alice 11; their daughter, Ella 1 and son William 3 months.

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

2004-08-13 06:57:02Z

Any one there that can help me in locating kough's in the Pa. area. I am intrested in the Kough Bible that was purchased by Barbara. Can any help me in this endever"

Re: KOUGH BIBLE

paintedpony323 — 2004-08-08 06:37:08Z

Babara
I am just starting out investigating my famil's heritage. We are related to the Koughs. But at present do not have and first names or where. The only thing I have is that they Maried John Joseph Rosensteel.
Any help or guidence would be welcome and hope fully I can be of some help to you?

Re: Kough pronouncation

2004-07-10 22:27:40Z

How about Cow, as in Bough? That's how my father pronounced his name.

1871 census index for Birkenhead, UK

LPrice32 — 2004-06-16 21:36:39Z

Does anyone have the 1871 census index for Birkenhead, UK

Keoghs of Birkenhead

LPrice32 — 2004-06-16 21:36:39Z

Looking for the family of John Keogh, b: Liverpool, wife: Mary, Son John b: 1835, Liverpool, Residence: 1851 Waterloo Place, Birkenhead.
LP

Sarah Kough Slagle

2003-10-26 02:42:59Z

I am searching for information regarding my great grandmother Sarah Kough Slagle. She was married to John Slagle who was from Mifflin County. I can locate John in the 1870 Census--he was a child of 7 at that time. Nothing comes up for Sarah Kough. In the 1880 census John is listed in Brady, Huntingdon, PA as being 17 and living with a family by the last name of Clayton. I guess it is safe to assume that he met Sarah at some point after 1880.....but where did Sarah come from? I have done many searches on her, but have not had any luck......if anyone has any info on Sarah Kough that you could pass along, it would be greatly appreciated. My mother said that my grandfather, Harry Slagle had half siblings---Charles Foster, Cora Naugle (married name) and Gertrude Isenberg. In the 1930 census Charles (43) appears to be 5 years older than my grandfather (38).

Re: Kough pronouncation

klako1 — 2003-08-25 02:20:13Z

Unfortunately their is no "correct" way to pronounce the ough sound in english. I pronounce my name to rhyme with coe. I know of other cough's that pronounce it kofe (a long O sound) It is my understanding that the name is of Irish origin and was originally spelled cuffe . It is entirely possible that Kough and Cough are related but I do not have any personal knowledge of any Kough's. Sorry . Hope this helps . Clay