Hi, I'm Jayne 1963. My grandmother was Madge Hesketh, she married Harold Roberts. But shortly after having my Dad, she died of TB. She was 22. My Dad was then brought up by Madges Mum, Margaret Cowan, Hesketh, Guest, Findlay. She lost all her children when they were young ( in their 20's). Except for Robert Findlay ( uncle Bob). Uncle Bob and my Dad Stuart were close, unfortunately I have lost both of them. My dad died in 1999 and Uncle Bob in 2004. I do not recall meeting any other Cowans or family members. I was shocked to discover that Harriet Cowan nee Boynes (Margaret Cowan's Mother) was still alive when I was little. I have come up against a brick wall when it comes to finding the Irish roots and there is no one to ask. I am going to Ireland in December but wouldn't know where to start. Was one a Catholic and one a Protestant? Maybe they never married! I did find a female Cowan that got shipped off to Australia for breaking the law, something to do with alcohol and men!!! LOL. I obviously have photos of uncle Bob and one or two of Nannie Fin (Margaret Cowan). Have you any?
