COWIE FAMILY OF BUCKIE/PORTSOY ETC.,
I am trying to trace my relatives on my maternal side and wondering if anyone can fill in any missing details with regards to d.o.b. and other family members. There are just so many Cowies!!
1. I have a Death Certificate dated 1881 in the name of Janet Cowie and dated 25.10.1881 who was married to William Cowie. Janet was aged 75 yrs at time of registration. Janet’s parents were Alexander Thomson (deceased) and Catherine Thomson (deceased). Catherine Maiden name was Cowie.
2. My grandmother was Jeannie Reid (Cowie) who married William Simpson on 16.12.1910
In Portessie. She was 24 yrs and gave her address as 19, Sea View Road, Buckie. They later lived at ‘Earndale’ in Chancellor Road, Buckie which was built for them by his/her grandfather. Jeannie’s parents were James Reid and his wife Jeannie Cowie who’se parents were Alexander Cowie (1831?) and Jane Murray. Alexander’s parents were William Cowie (Codlen) born 1813 and his wife was Janet Thomson (1806-1881). Janet Thomson’s parents were Alexander Thomson (1780 - ) and Catherine Cowie (1780 -).
Jane Murray’s parents were George Murray and Helen Murray.
3. My grandfather was (as above) was William Simspon who’se parents were William Simpson (1843-1925) and J. Geddes (Foskie) (1848-1916). William’s parents were James David Simpson (1806-1893) and Jane Farquar (1819-1890). James David Simpson’s parents were Andrew Simpson and Jane Murray. Jane Farquar’s parents were William Farquar and Jane Baikie.
I know that all of the above is a bit of a ‘mouthful’ but if anyone can help with any information relative to dates of birth/death and any other information that you have I’d be obliged.
Alister
