Rachel (McCutcheon) Cowan (abt. 1765 - 1825)

Born about 1765 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Wife of John Alexander Cowan — married 9 Jan 1790 in Bourbon county, Kentucky

Descendants

Died 17 Sep 1825 at about age 60 in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, USA

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Biography

Rachel was born about 1765. She passed away in 1825. She married John Cowan January , 1792 in Bourbon county, Kentucky. According to "The Family of William Cowan and Anna Wilson" her father James McCutcheon signed permission for the marriage. However, one of the marriage records (Film Number 000851644) erroneously listed a Wm. Anderson as the parent of the bride; he was a witness. Rachel listed the following children in her 1824 will: Caroline Cowan, Margaret Frankerbenger, Polly Kirkley, William Cowan, David M Cowan, James Cowan, John S Cowan, Miles Cowan, Thomas Cowan, and Wm Cowan. She divided livestock, bee hives, clothing, and household goods amongst her children and indicated Deborah Smith was to be paid for nursing services.

Sources

• Source: Find a Grave Index Rachel McCutcheon Cowan BIRTH 1765 Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA DEATH 17 Sep 1825 (aged 59–60) Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, USA BURIAL* Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, USA MEMORIAL ID 33443009
• Bourbon County, Kentucky, Marriage Index, 1786-1799. Rachel McClutchein Marriage Date 9 Jan 1792 Marriage Place Bourbon, Kentucky, USA Spouse John Cowen
• Kentucky, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850. Author Ancestry.com.
• Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965. Film Number 000183145 and Film Number 000851644 and Film Number 000183145.
• Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998. Name Rachel Cowan Residence Date Abt 1824 Residence Place Champaign, Ohio Probate Date 29 Sep 1824 Probate Place Champaign, Ohio, USA Inferred Death Date 1824 Inferred Death Place Ohio, USA Item Description Wills, Vol A-C, 1808-1870. Available Ancestry.com.
• Gateway to The West, Vol. I. Will abstracts. Available Ancestry.com.
• The family of William Cowan and Anna Wilson. (1973). Identifier 223382 Creator Cowan, Ralph Ellis and Cowan, Florence Athey Eller. Available FamilySearch Books.