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Cowan, John William

Male 1768 - 1832  (63 years)


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  • Name Cowan, John William 
    Birth 14 Dec 1768  Augusta, Virginia, British America Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military 7 Nov 1811  Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    as a militiaman at the Battle of Tippecanoe 
    Burial 1832  Old South Cemetery, Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Death 17 Aug 1832  Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I238388  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 12 May 2021 

    Father Cowan, Maj. John,   b. Abt 1740   d. 1780, Washington, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 40 years) 
    Mother Walker, Mary,   b. Abt 1740   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F49000  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Weir, Margaret,   b. 1778, Augusta (now Rockbridge), Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1811, Jefferson, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years) 
    Marriage 10 May 1796  Rockbridge, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Children 
     1. Cowan, James Weir,   b. 30 Jun 1797, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1869 (Age 71 years)
    Family ID F134538  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 14 Dec 1768 - Augusta, Virginia, British America Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 10 May 1796 - Rockbridge, Virginia, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary - as a militiaman at the Battle of Tippecanoe - 7 Nov 1811 - Indiana, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 17 Aug 1832 - Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S175607] John Cowan, "Find A Grave Index".

    2. [S175605] John Cowan, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940".

    3. [S175606] Margt. Weir in entry for John Cowan, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940".