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Seeking Cowen Family Information - Helmsley 1700s
« on: Sunday 23 October 16 06:50 BST (UK) »
Seeking any information about the Cowen family of Helmsley during the 1700s. My ancestor George Cowen was possibly the one born in 1767 son of John Cowen. I am interested in finding which John Cowen, who his wife was & what employment he was involved in? I believe George had a sister Elizabeth who married a James Barker in Helmsley in 1789. The couple produced a child in London in 1790. George made it to London and married Ann Kinloch in 1798. One of the witnesses was a James Barker! According to another researcher a check of the 2 Barker signatures reveals they are very simillar!  I am keen to ensure the Helmsley link is correct. Perhaps one of my distant Cowen relatives may see this & respond?? Any information is much appreciated. Thanks Rob

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Re: Seeking Cowen Family Information - Helmsley 1700s
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 25 October 16 15:35 BST (UK) »
There is a baptism record for a Elizabeth and John Cowen on the 25th June 1771 son and daughter of John Cowen Helmsley.

There is also a baptism record for a Margaret Cowen Helmsley in 1775 and then a Robert Cowen 1768 both children of John
Rogers-Buckinghamshire
Pitwell- Buckinghamshire
Fisher- Middlesbrough
Robinson-Middlesbrough
Foxton - Yorkshire
Carruthers - Scotland
Gibson - Northumberland

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Re: Seeking Cowen Family Information - Helmsley 1700s
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 26 October 16 11:25 BST (UK) »
Thanks Lisa it certainly seems like the same family. Does it state what occupation the father has? Cheers Rob

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Re: Seeking Cowen Family Information - Helmsley 1700s
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 26 October 16 14:58 BST (UK) »
Afraid not just names and place
Rogers-Buckinghamshire
Pitwell- Buckinghamshire
Fisher- Middlesbrough
Robinson-Middlesbrough
Foxton - Yorkshire
Carruthers - Scotland
Gibson - Northumberland


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Re: Seeking Cowen Family Information - Helmsley 1700s
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 20 May 18 11:40 BST (UK) »
Hi all which records should I consult to find out John Cowan's employment? Seems the baptismal entries for his children are not very productive in this regard! Any help here is much appreciated. Thanks Rob