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Hugh Cowan

Male Abt 1700 - 1782  (~ 82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Hugh Cowan was born about 1700 in Newry, Co Down, Ireland; died on 13 Jan 1782 in Sadsbury Twp, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; was buried in Upper Octorara Church Cem, Parkesburg, Chester Co, Pennsylvania.

    Hugh married Ann Mathias (Matthews) on 20 Jan 1723 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania. Ann was born in 1701 in Newry, Co Down, Ireland; died on 17 Mar 1734 in Sadsbury Twp, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; was buried in Upper Octorara Cem, Chester Co, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mathias Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1734 in Chester, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died on 25 Feb 1819 in North Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania.

    Hugh married Mary Scott about 1718 in Sadsbury Twp, Chester Co, Pennsylvania. Mary was born in 1718 in Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died after 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. David Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Aug 1742 in Chester, Delaware Co, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Mar 1786 in Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mathias Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born on 17 Mar 1734 in Chester, Chester Co, Pennsylvania; died on 25 Feb 1819 in North Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania.

    Mathias married Rachel Ellen Grey in 1770 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania. Rachel was born on 28 Feb 1749 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Apr 1815 in Huntingdon Twp, Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Joseph Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1774 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Nov 1854 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania.

  2. 3.  David Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born on 31 Aug 1742 in Chester, Delaware Co, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Mar 1786 in Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania.

    David married Mary Gray on 19 Feb 1766. Mary was born about 1746 in Pennsylvania (prob); died before 1785 in Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. John Alexander Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765 in Pennsylvania; died after 1785.
    2. 6. Mary Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1766 in Pennsylvania; died after 1776.
    3. 7. William Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1768 in Pennsylvania; died after 1778.
    4. 8. Hugh Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1770 in Pennsylvania; died on 1 Jun 1838 in Rush Co, Indiana; was buried in New Zion Church, Spring Hill Cem, Decatur Co, Indiana.
    5. 9. Mary Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1771 in Pennsylvania; died after 1800.
    6. 10. Martha Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1771 in Pennsylvania; died on 10 Oct 1774 in Pennsylvania.
    7. 11. Thomas Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1773; died after 1783.
    8. 12. Catherine Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1775 in Pennsylvania; died after 1780.
    9. 13. James Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1777 in Pennsylvania; died after 1810.
    10. 14. Elizabeth Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1779 in Hopewell, Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Mar 1844 in Caledonia, Washington Co, Missouri; was buried in Bellevue Presbyterian Cem, Caledonia, Washington Co, Missouri.
    11. 15. Ann Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1782 in Pennsylvania; died on 23 Aug 1802.
    12. 16. David Cowan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1784 in Pennsylvania; died between 1856 and 1860 in of, Bourbon Co, Kentucky.

    David married Elizabeth Parke about 1785 in Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania (prob). Elizabeth was born on 26 Feb 1748 in of, Pennsylvania; died about 1810 in of, Bourbon Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mathias2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 30 Jan 1774 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania; died on 23 Nov 1854 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania.

    Joseph married Susanna Wiclerham on 30 Apr 1792 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania. Susanna was born on 30 Jan 1774 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania; died before 1801 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Joseph married Fannie Patton on 1 Jan 1801 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania. Fannie (daughter of John Patton and Mrs. Sarah (..) Patton) was born on 6 Mar 1781 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania; died on 1 Jul 1855 in Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania; was buried in Long Run Presbyterian Church Cem, Circleville, Westmoreland Co, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  John Alexander Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1765 in Pennsylvania; died after 1785.

  3. 6.  Mary Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 15 Feb 1766 in Pennsylvania; died after 1776.

  4. 7.  William Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 20 Sep 1768 in Pennsylvania; died after 1778.

  5. 8.  Hugh Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 10 Jun 1770 in Pennsylvania; died on 1 Jun 1838 in Rush Co, Indiana; was buried in New Zion Church, Spring Hill Cem, Decatur Co, Indiana.

    Hugh married Rachel Breckenridge on 26 May 1795 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky. Rachel (daughter of Capt Alexander* Breckenridge, Sr and Magdalene "Polly" Gamble) was born on 12 Apr 1776 in Wythe Co, Virginia; died on 15 Nov 1845 in Rush Co, Indiana; was buried in Spring Hill Cem, Decatur Co, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 9.  Mary Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 27 Dec 1771 in Pennsylvania; died after 1800.

    Mary married William Mitchell on 29 Mar 1793. William was born about 1771 in of, Pennsylvania; died after 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 10.  Martha Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 27 Dec 1771 in Pennsylvania; died on 10 Oct 1774 in Pennsylvania.

  8. 11.  Thomas Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 3 Mar 1773; died after 1783.

  9. 12.  Catherine Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1775 in Pennsylvania; died after 1780.

  10. 13.  James Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 18 May 1777 in Pennsylvania; died after 1810.

    James married Nancy Kincaid on 18 Jun 1801. Nancy was born about 1777; died after 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 14.  Elizabeth Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 14 Feb 1779 in Hopewell, Cumberland Co, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Mar 1844 in Caledonia, Washington Co, Missouri; was buried in Bellevue Presbyterian Cem, Caledonia, Washington Co, Missouri.

    Elizabeth married George Gamble Breckenridge on 3 Mar 1796 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky. George (son of Capt Alexander* Breckenridge, Sr and Magdalene "Polly" Gamble) was born on 24 Jul 1768 in Wythe Co, Virginia; died on 13 Nov 1852 in Caledonia, Washington Co, Missouri; was buried in Bellvue Cem, Washington Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Alexander Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1798 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1815.
    2. 18. Polly Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1799 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1815.
    3. 19. David Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1801 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1865.
    4. 20. James Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1802; died on 27 Jun 1866.
    5. 21. Palmer Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1806 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1849 in Arnesburg, Cape Girardeau Co, Missouri; was buried in Cape Girardeau County Cem, Cape Girardeau Co, Missouri.
    6. 22. Elizabeth Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1808 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1853.
    7. 23. John Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1804 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1843.
    8. 24. Vicy Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1810 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1849.
    9. 25. George Cowan Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1824 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1860 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.
    10. 26. Narcissa Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1816 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1849.
    11. 27. Smith Gamble Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1819 in Columbia, Maury Co, Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1893 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.
    12. 28. Melissa Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1813 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1837.
    13. 29. Milla Ann Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1828 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1848.

  12. 15.  Ann Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 24 Apr 1782 in Pennsylvania; died on 23 Aug 1802.

  13. 16.  David Cowan Descendancy chart to this point (3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 8 Jan 1784 in Pennsylvania; died between 1856 and 1860 in of, Bourbon Co, Kentucky.

    David married Jane Steele on 14 May 1806. Jane was born about 1784; died after 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Alexander Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1798 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1815.

  2. 18.  Polly Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1799 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1815.

  3. 19.  David Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1801 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1865.

  4. 20.  James Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 10 Dec 1802; died on 27 Jun 1866.

    James married Elizabeth Ann Bryan about 1832. Elizabeth was born on 18 Jul 1811; died after 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 21.  Palmer Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 26 Apr 1806 in Bourbon Co, Kentucky; died on 17 Sep 1849 in Arnesburg, Cape Girardeau Co, Missouri; was buried in Cape Girardeau County Cem, Cape Girardeau Co, Missouri.

    Palmer married Mary "Polly" Moyer on 5 Oct 1826 in Washington Co, Missouri. Mary (daughter of Jacob Moyer, III (?) and Elizabeth Russell) was born on 19 Aug 1808 in Tennessee; died on 26 Feb 1893 in Caledonia, Washington Co, Missouri; was buried in Bellevue Presbyterian Cem, Caledonia, Washington Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. James A. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1827 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1863 in Arkansas.
    2. 31. Margaret Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in Missouri; died after 1845.
    3. 32. Eliza Ann Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1833 in Missouri; died after 1840.
    4. 33. Mary J. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1836 in Missouri; died after 1848.
    5. 34. Ingah Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in Missouri; died after 1849.
    6. 35. Rosalia Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Missouri; died after 1848.
    7. 36. George W. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1846 in Missouri; died about 1849.

  6. 22.  Elizabeth Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1808 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1853.

  7. 23.  John Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1804 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1843.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. George Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1836; died in 1913.

  8. 24.  Vicy Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1810 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1849.

  9. 25.  George Cowan Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1824 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1860 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.

  10. 26.  Narcissa Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1816 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1849.

    Narcissa married John Wood on 5 Jan 1837 in Washington Co, Missouri. John was born about 1817; died after 1840 in of, Washington Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Elizabeth Narcissa Wood  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1840; died after 1844.

  11. 27.  Smith Gamble Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 3 Nov 1819 in Columbia, Maury Co, Tennessee; died on 3 Mar 1893 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.

    Smith married Jane Shelton on 23 Feb 1843 in Washington Co, Missouri. Jane was born on 20 Feb 1819 in Virginia; died on 8 May 1857 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Elizabeth C. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1850 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.
    2. 40. Margaret J. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1851 in Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.
    3. 41. Nancy E. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855 in Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.

    Smith married Elizabeth Greene Phelps on 6 Jan 1858 in Caledonia, Washington Co, Missouri. Elizabeth was born on 24 Oct 1830 in Missouri; died on 20 Nov 1907 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Cynthia A. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860 in Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.
    2. 43. John E. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1862 in Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.
    3. 44. Lysander P. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1864 in Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.
    4. 45. Clara E. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866 in Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.
    5. 46. Firman S. Breckenridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1869 in Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1870 in of, Belleview, Washington Co, Missouri.

  12. 28.  Melissa Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1813 in Washington Co, Missouri; died in 1837.

  13. 29.  Milla Ann Breckenridge Descendancy chart to this point (14.Elizabeth3, 3.David2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1828 in Washington Co, Missouri; died after 1848.