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Armed Forces / Re: Please identify uniform - early 1800s
« on: Friday 08 January 21 21:59 GMT (UK)  »
Hi Karen,

You and I are both direct descendants of Ens. Wm. Gibbs, and we worked together many years ago, possibly before my father, Frederick William Gibbs, died in 2005. I know you worked hard on both the Cowan and Gibbs families.

Minutes ago here on Roots Web, I found a photo of the man himself (I think), and another of the red uniform, but I can't retrieve it now. Please contact me as I would love a photo of both. We have the sword and boot hooks, together with the family Bible, and I am also happy to share photos.

I look forward to haring from you,
Ann Gibbs

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Who's Abbie? Found her! COMPLETE
« on: Saturday 20 June 15 00:48 BST (UK)  »
Hi Karen,

I just today received this photo of Abbie Idele from Wilson Brown, a third cousin. He has the original photo album of Elizabeth Cowan Perry and is in the process of emailing pics. I have read and reread these posts, but I still don't understand how she is related to anyone in my tree. You indicated she is sister of Mary Caroline Carrie Cowan, nee Gibbs. but is Abbie (Abigail) Idele not a Cowan by birth? I am confused.

I am curious, as well, about the photo of John Cowan/Cowin and his family. The only men with this name I know of were born in 1827 and 1853. Can you please  help me place these people into my tree?

Any information you can supply would be much appreciated.

Ann Gibbs

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