William
Cowhig
Born in Maesteg, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Son of David Cowhig
and [mother unknown]
Brother of
Catherine (Cowhig) Landon
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 77
in Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
| Created 16 Feb 2024
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Biography
William represented Great Britain in Gymnastics in the Olympic Games of 1908, 1912 and 1920
William was born in 1887. He was the son of David Cowhig and Alice Clancey. William's birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1886 in the Bridgend district.[1]
In the 1891 census William (age 5), Scholar, was the son of David Cowhig in Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales.[2]
In the 1901 census William (age 14), Coal Miner Hewer, was the son of David Cowhig in Abertillery, Monmouthshire, Wales.[3]
In the 1911 census William (age 24), Miner Hewer, was the single son of David Cowhig in England.[4]
William's death (age 78) was registered in 1964 in Warwickshire, England.[5]
Sources
- ↑
Birth Registration:
"England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
citing Birth Registration, Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales, citing General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 2XP6-B2G (accessed 16 February 2024)
William Cowhig birth registered Apr-May-Jun 1886 in Bridgend. - ↑
1891 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1891"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 4418/ 125; Page: 39; Line: 16
FamilySearch Record: 41LG-G3Z (accessed 16 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-13V6-W
William Cowhig (5) son, Scholar, in household of David Cowhig (30) in Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom. Born in Glamorganshire, England. - ↑
1901 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1901"
citing Aberystruth subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: X9TL-V4Q (accessed 16 February 2024)
William Cowhig (14) son, Coal Miner Hewer, in household of David Cowhig (39) in Abertillery in Bedwelty registration district in Monmouthshire, Wales. Born in Maesteg, Glamorganshire. - ↑
1911 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1911"
citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: X7P3-WPQ (accessed 16 February 2024)
William Cowhig (24), single son, Miner Hewer, in household of David Cowhig (49) in England. Born in Mastey, Glamorganshire. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
citing UK General Register Office. Volume: 9C; Page: 784
FamilySearch Record: QVCJ-XSVJ (accessed 16 February 2024)
William Cowhig death registered 1964 in Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom (age 78).
- Wikidata: Item Q1811580, en:Wikipedia
- stub
- https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/30078
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