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Isabelle G Converse was born between 1916 and 1917 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William E Converse and Olie B Simmons.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.³

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She was mentioned in the obituary of William E Converse 28 July 1931.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Olie B Simmons 9 October 1937.⁵

Sarah Elizabeth Converse was born 8 January 1908 in Tennessee.^1,3 She was the daughter of William E Converse and Olie B Simmons.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Sarah married Joseph S Crabtree.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of William E Converse 28 July 1931.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Olie B Simmons 9 October 1937.⁵

Her Social Security Number was 415-52-2926, issued in 1951 in Tennessee.³

Sarah Elizabeth Converse died 16 March 1981 in Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 73 (last residence was Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee and last benefit went to Rossville, Walker County, Georgia.)^3,6

Her obituary stated: "Crabtree - Mrs Sara Beth, 73, of 3611 12th Ave, Chattanooga, died Sunday night in a local hospital. A native of Chattanooga, she moved to Marion County in 1931, returned to Chattanoo[g]a in 1952, was a member of East Lake United Methodist Church, was retired from Miller Brothers Co and was the widow of Joseph S Crabtree. Survivors include three sons, J W (Bill) Crabtree, St Petersburg, Fla, Robert A Crabtree, Rossville, David A Crabtree, Atlanta, Ga; daughter, Mrs L J (Betty) Wimberly, Chattanooga; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. . . ."⁶

Sarah was buried 17 March 1981 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Jasper, Marion Co, Tennessee.⁶

William E Converse was born between 1867 and 1868 in Ohio.¹

William married Olie B Simmons, daughter of James Conley Simmons and Sarah A "Sallie" Taylor, between 1905 and 1906.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 19 April 1910. Household: William E Converse (43), Allie (wif - 26), and Sarah E (dau - 2), residing in Civil District #5 where he worked as a machinist in a machine shop.²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 3 January 1920. Household: William E Converse (52), Ollie (wif - 36), Elizabeth (dau - 12), Isabelle (dau - 3&9/12), and Henrietta Mills (boarder - 28), residing in Chattanooga where he worked as a machinist.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 4 April 1930. Household: William Converse (62), Ollie B (wif - 46), Isobel G (dau - 13), and Ray E Simmons (bil - 36), residing at 2002 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, where William was a machinist in an iron foundry.¹

William E Converse died 28 July 1931 in Knoxville, Knox Co, Tennessee.⁴

His obituary stated: "Converse - William E, aged 64, died in a Knoxville hospital Monday morning. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Miss Isabelle Converse, of this city, and Mrs Elizabeth Crabtree, of Jasper; one brother, A C Converse, of Miami, Fla. . . ."⁴

William was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.⁴

Glendine Conway was born in July 1915 in Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of [-?-] Conway and Edith Grace Moran.¹ Glendine Conway appeared on the 1920 federal census of Garfield Co, Oklahoma, in the household of Zina McIntosh, her stepfather.¹ Glendine Conway appeared on the 1930 federal census of Grant Co, Oklahoma, in the household of Zina McIntosh, her stepfather.²

Susannah Conway was born 9 June 1776.¹

Susannah married first John Sevier, son of Valentine Sevier and Naomi "Amy" Douglass, in 1800 in Greenville, Davidson Co, Tennessee, (marriage bond date.)¹ Susannah Conway was divorced.¹

Susannah married second Hugh Maloney 30 September 1812.¹

Susannah Conway died 4 May 1816 in Greene Co, Tennessee, at age 39.¹

[-?-] married Edith Grace Moran, daughter of Thomas Edgar Moran and May L Barlow, between 1914 and 1915.¹

Aubrey Cook was born in February 1899 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of James Brown Cook and Sarah Ann Winget.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Adams Co, Illinois, in his parent's household.¹

Charles W Cook was born in June 1890 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of James Brown Cook and Sarah Ann Winget.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Adams Co, Illinois, in his parent's household.¹

Frank L Cook was born in June 1893 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of James Brown Cook and Sarah Ann Winget.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Adams Co, Illinois, in his parent's household.¹

Grace L Cook was born in June 1884 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of James Brown Cook and Sarah Ann Winget.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Adams Co, Illinois, in her parent's household.¹

Grace L Cook died in 1905.²

James Brown Cook was born 27 October 1860 in Fort Madison, Lee Co, Iowa.² He was the son of James J Cook and Dorothy C Brown.²

James married Sarah Ann Winget, daughter of William Winget and Hannah L Rhodes, between 1884 and 1885.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Adams Co, Illinois, enumerated 12 June 1900. Household: James B Cook (39), Sarah (wif - 39), Grace L (dau - 12), Mary A (dau - 11), Charles W (son - 9), Frank L (son - 6), Russel L (son - 5), and Aubrey (son - 1), residing in Burton Township - his occupation was not listed.¹

James appeared in a 1919 biography: "James B Cook lived at home until he was twenty-one years of age. During that time he attended the common schools and for a brief period of six months worked in a book store, but otherwise his life has been identified with the open country and with agricultural enterprise. He rented a farm until he married, at the age of twenty-four, Miss Sarah Winget, of Burton Township, daughter of William Winget, whose home was near the Cooks. Mr and Mrs Cook are of the same age and grew up as schoolmates. After their marriage they lived five years on a farm adjoining Quincy, for three years were farmers in Shelby County, Missouri, and about twenty-five years ago returned to Adams County and bought their present place, which adjoins the old Cook homestead. Here Mr Cook owns eighty acres of well improved land, and he is also operating the old homestead and handling both farms productively and with very gratifying returns. . . ." See the attached image for the full biography.²

James Brown Cook died 12 August 1942 in Carthage, Hancock Co, Illinois, at age 81.⁴

James was buried in Burton Cemetery, Burton, Adams Co, Illinois.^4,5

James married Dorothy C Brown.¹

Lucinda Cook was born in 1814.²

Lucinda married Zenas Harrison DeCamp, son of Moses DeCamp and Martha Rutan, circa 1830.^2,1

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Athens Co, Ohio, in the household of Zenas Harrison DeCamp.¹

Lucinda Cook died in 1879.²

Mary A Cook was born in July 1888 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of James Brown Cook and Sarah Ann Winget.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Adams Co, Illinois, in her parent's household.¹

Raymond Harding Cook was born 28 December 1908 in Georgia.¹

Raymond married Juanita Mae Rudd, daughter of Cecil Rudd and Lucy [-?-].²

Raymond Harding Cook died 21 August 1959 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 50 (gunshot wound of the brain.)¹

Raymond was buried 23 August 1959 in Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville, Walker Co, Georgia.¹

Russell L Cook was born in February 1895 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of James Brown Cook and Sarah Ann Winget.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Adams Co, Illinois, in his parent's household.¹

Jennifer C Cooke is the daughter of Thomas C Cooke.¹

John Jeffrey Cooke is the son of John Wilson Cooke Jr and Helen H [-?-].¹

John Wilson Cooke was born 19 February 1915.¹

John married Elizabeth F "Betty" LeFevre, daughter of Samuel Conrad Lefever and Mary Irene Shryock.^2,3

His Social Security Number was 577-18-6172, issued before 1951 in Washington, DC.¹

John Wilson Cooke died 12 November 1997 at age 82 (last residence was Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia.)¹

John Wilson Cooke Jr was born 17 October 1942.¹ He was the son of John Wilson Cooke and Elizabeth F "Betty" LeFevre.²

His Social Security Number was 231-56-1688, issued in 1960 in Virginia.¹

John Wilson Cooke Jr died 11 October 2000 at age 57 (last residence was Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia.)¹

Thomas C Cooke is the son of John Wilson Cooke and Elizabeth F "Betty" LeFevre.¹

[-?-] married Virginia Moran, daughter of William F Moran and Jessie Mae Moran.¹

Abraham P Coons was born in December 1845 in Indiana.⁵ He was the son of Henry Coons and Mary J [-?-].²

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.²

Abraham married Melissa Caylor, daughter of Samuel Caylor and Elizabeth "Betsy Ann" Boots.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 13 July 1870. Household: Abraham Coontz (25), Melisa (20), Martin E (3), Millard D (3), and Samuel (1), residing in Richland Township, Redkey post office, where he was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 18 June 1880. Household: Abraham Coons (35), Malissa (wif - 30), Martin E (son - 13), Samuel (son - 11), Mary E (dau - 9), Wilbert N (son - 5), and Forest R (dau - 2/12Apr), residing in Jefferson Township where he was a farmer.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900. Abraham Coo[?] (54) resided in Richland Township, Redkey, where he was a gardner (and lived next to his mother.)⁵

Arthur E Coons was born in December 1909 in North Dakota.¹ He was the son of Samuel H Coons and Olive Scott.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his father's household.²

Bryan Francis Coons was born 29 September 1896 in Iowa.^1,5 He was the son of Samuel H Coons and Olive Scott.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Iowa, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.²

Bryan married Lennice [-?-] between 1915 and 1916.⁴

Bryan registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1918 in Burleigh Co, North Dakota, where he lived and worked in McKenzie. He named Olive Coons of McKenzie as nearest relative. He was short, medium build, had blue eyes and dark brown hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, enumerated 11 February 1920. Household: Bryan J Coons (23), Lennice (wif - 22), Chester (son - 4), and Robert (son - 1), residing in McKenzie Township where he was a laborer on the NPR [Northern Plains Railroad].³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, enumerated 7 April 1930. Household: Bryon F Coons (33), Lennice M (wif - 32), Chester B (son - 14), Robert L (son - 12), and Edna M (dau - 11), residing in McKenzie Township where he was a grain farmer.⁴

His Social Security Number was 502-01-2366, issued before 1951 in North Dakota.⁵

Bryan Francis Coons died 24 November 1988 in Anoka Co, Minnesota, at age 92 (last residence was Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota.)^5,7

Chester "Skip" Coons was the son of Robert L "Bob" Coons and Elsie Victor.¹

Chester "Skip" Coons died in 1969 in Vietnam.¹

Chester B "Chet" Coons was born between 1915 and 1916 in North Dakota.² He was the son of Bryan Francis Coons and Lennice [-?-].²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.²

Deloise Coons is the son of Thomas G Coons and Zella L Turner.¹

Dorothy Arlene Coons was born 3 April 1924.¹

Her Social Security Number was 438-28-5071, issued before 1951 in Louisiana.¹

Dorothy married Gilbert Eugene Hyatt, son of Samuel C Hyatt and Loretta Rouene Gapen.²

Dorothy Arlene Coons died 20 November 1999 at age 75 (last residence was Worland, Washakie County, Wyoming.)¹

Edna M Coons was born between 1918 and 1919 in North Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of Bryan Francis Coons and Lennice [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in her parent's household.¹

Edna married William J Kelly.²

She was mentioned in the obituary of Robert L "Bob" Coons 10 July 2007.²

Elsie Coons was born in May 1893 in Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel H Coons and Olive Scott.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Iowa, in her parent's household.¹

Elwin Coons is the son of Ira E Coons and Mary Lillian [-?-].¹

Forest R Coons was born in April 1880 in Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham P Coons and Melissa Caylor.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in her parent's household.¹

Glen O Coons was born 21 June 1921 in North Dakota.^1,2 He was the son of Roscoe Basil Coons and Mary F [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.¹

He saw military service when he enlisted in Seattle, Washington, in the Army Air Corps on 1 Jul 1941. His height was 72inches, weight 161 pounds; he had four years of high school and his civil occupation was in the motion picture industry.³

His Social Security Number was 555-36-8743, issued before 1951 in California.²

Glen O Coons died 25 August 2005 at age 84 (last residence was Milton Freewater, Umatilla County, Oregon.)²

Gloria M Coons is the daughter of Thomas G Coons and Zella L Turner.¹

Henry Coons was born between 1824 and 1825 in Ohio.¹

Henry married Mary J [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, enumerated 25 July 1860. Household: Henry Coons (35), Mary J (34), Abraham (15), Martha J (13), William H (9), and Lewis H (5), residing in Richland Township, halfway post office, where he was a farmer.¹

Horace Orval Coons was born 7 April 1899 in Iowa.^1,3 He was the son of Martin Edgar Coons and Cecelia L Caylor.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Guthrie Co, Iowa, in his parent's household.¹

Horace registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Laclede Co, Missouri, where he lived on RFD 2, Phillipsburg and worked as a farmer. He named Edgar M Coons of RFD 1, Phillipsburg as nearest relative. He was medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and brown hair.³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Nebraska, enumerated 16 January 1920. Orval Coons (20) was a boarder in the home of Leslie H Lock, residing in South Platte precinct, single and worked as a laborer on the farm.²

Ira E Coons was born 25 January 1898 in Iowa.^1,5 He was the son of Samuel H Coons and Olive Scott.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Iowa, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.²

Ira married Mary Lillian [-?-].³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, enumerated 23 February 1920. Household: Ira E Coons (22) and Mary L (wif - 17), residing in McKenzie Township where Ira E was an engineer on a farm.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Chemung Co, New York, enumerated 10 April 1930. Household: Ira Coons (32), Lillian (wif - 28), and Elwin (son - 6), residing at 155 Harriet Street, Elmira, where Ira was a machine operator in a factory.⁴

His Social Security Number was 071-09-4204, issued before 1951 in New York.⁵

Ira E Coons died 4 January 1986 in Palm Beach Co, Florida, at age 87 (last residence was North Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.)^5,6

Kathy Coons is the daughter of Robert L "Bob" Coons and Elsie Victor.¹

Larry Coons is the son of Robert L "Bob" Coons and Elsie Victor.¹

Leonard T Coons is the son of Roscoe Basil Coons and Mary F [-?-].¹

Lillian L Coons was born between 1907 and 1908 in North Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel H Coons and Olive Scott.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in her father's household.²

Martin Edgar Coons was born in February 1867 in Jay Co, Indiana, (the likely twin of Millard.)^6,3 He was the son of Abraham P Coons and Melissa Caylor.⁶

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.²

Martin married Cecelia L Caylor, daughter of James William Caylor and Nancy Coons, 5 October 1887 in Powers, Jay Co, Indiana, (Cecil and Martin were 2nd cousins as well as 3rd.)⁶

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Guthrie Co, Iowa, enumerated 14 June 1900. Household: Martin Coons (33), Cecil L (wif - 30), Wm (son - 10), Retta E (dau - 6), and Horace O S (son - 1), residing in Jackson Township where he was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Lee Co, Iowa, enumerated 15 April 1910. He was an inmate at the Iowa State Penitentiary, age 44, widowed and working as a laborer.⁴ Martin Edgar Coons was listed in the WWI draft registration record of Horace Orval Coons 12 September 1918.⁷

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Laclede Co, Missouri, enumerated 17 January 1920. Household: Martin E Cooms (53) and Clema (wif - 100), residing in Washington Township where he was a farmer.⁵

Mary E Coons was born between 1870 and 1871 in Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham P Coons and Melissa Caylor.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in her parent's household.¹

Marzella M Coons is the daughter of Thomas G Coons and Zella L Turner.¹

Mickael married Elizabeth Allison.¹

Millard D Coons was born between 1866 and 1867 in Indiana (the likely twin of Martin.)¹ He was the son of Abraham P Coons and Melissa Caylor.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

Nancy Coons was born 24 February 1832 in Highland Co, Ohio, (calculated from tombstone.)^1,5 She was the daughter of Mickael Coons and Elizabeth Allison.⁶

Nancy married first James William Caylor, son of James Caylor and Mary Eleanor "Nellie" Maffett, 18 July 1850 in Jay Co, Indiana.⁷

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in the household of James William Caylor.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in the household of James William Caylor.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James William Caylor.³ Nancy Coons was divorced 25 April 1871 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁸



Nancy married second William Reynolds 11 November 1877 in Jay Co, Indiana.^10,11

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in the household of William Reynolds.⁴

Nancy married third John Hoppes, son of John Hoppes and Nancy Ann Brown, 24 December 1884 in Redkey, Jay Co, Indiana.^12,6

Nancy Coons died 26 June 1885 likely in Indiana at age 53.¹²

Nancy was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Fairview, Green Township, Randolph Co, Indiana.⁵

Phylis M Coons is the daughter of Roscoe Basil Coons and Mary F [-?-].¹

Retta E Coons was born in July 1893 in Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Edgar Coons and Cecelia L Caylor.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Guthrie Co, Iowa, in her parent's household.¹

Robert L "Bob" Coons was born 29 March 1918 in McKenzie, Burleigh Co, North Dakota.³ He was the son of Bryan Francis Coons and Lennice [-?-].²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.²

Robert married Elsie Victor 2 July 1938.³

Robert L "Bob" Coons died 8 July 2007 in Medcenter One Prairieview Nursing Home, Underwood, McLean Co, North Dakota, at age 89.³

His obituary stated: "Robert 'Bob' LeRoy Coons, 89, Sterling, passed away July 8, 2007, at Medcenter One Prairieview Nursing Home, Underwood, after being there only 10 days. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place. Internment will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, at a later date. Bob was born March 29, 1918, at McKenzie, to Bryan and Lenice (Turner) Coons. He attended elementary and high school in McKenzie, graduating in 1936. On July 2, 1938, Bob married Elsie Victor, his high school classmate. They celebrated 69 years of marriage this year. They had four children, Chester 'Skip,' Larry, Ronald and Kathy. Their oldest son, Skip, was killed in Vietnam in 1969. Bob was a salesman for Gamble Robinson, Bismarck Grocery, Nash Finch and Pabst Brewery. He owned Midway Tavern and was in partnership with his sons at Taylor Rental. Bob was an avid sportsman he enjoyed baseball, golf and the hunting seasons. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Larry Coons and Ron and Shirley Coons, all of Billings, Mont; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Larry Martineson, Mandan; his sister, Edna Kelly, Winona, Minn; his sister-in-law, Anna Marie Victor; his brother-in-law, John Victor; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Skip; his parents, Bryan and Lenice; his brother, 'Chet;' his mother and father-in-law, Mike and Mary Victor; his daughter-in-law, LaVerne; five brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law. . . ."³

Robert was buried in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, Morton Co, North Dakota.³

Ronald C Coons is the son of Robert L "Bob" Coons and Elsie Victor.¹

Roscoe Basil Coons was born 28 January 1895 in Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.^1,5,6 He was the son of Samuel H Coons and Olive Scott.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Iowa, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.²

Roscoe registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Burleigh Co, North Dakota, where he lived in McKenzie and was a farmer. He named no dependents, was single, short height, medium build, had grey eyes and dark brown hair.⁶ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his father's household; he was a laborer for the railroad.³

Roscoe married Mary F [-?-] between 1922 and 1923.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, enumerated 5 April 1930. Household: Rosco B Coons (35), Mary F (wif - 28), Glen O (son - 8), Lenard T (son - 6), Vera L (dau - 4), Wesley G (son - 2), and Phylis M (dau - 7/12), residing in McKenzie Township where he was a farmer.⁴

His Social Security Number was 537-07-2681, issued before 1951 in Washington.⁵

Roscoe Basil Coons died 1 December 1986 in Sedro-Woolley, Skagit Co, Washington, at age 91.⁷

Samuel H Coons was born in April 1869 in Indiana.³ He was the son of Abraham P Coons and Melissa Caylor.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.²

Samuel married Olive Scott between 1889 and 1890.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Iowa, enumerated 7 June 1900. Household: Sam Coons (31), Olive (wif - 23), [?] (dau - 9), Elsie (dau - 7), Rosco (son - 5), Francis (son - 3), and Ira (son - 2), residing in Willow Township where he was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, enumerated May 1910. Household: Samuel Kohnz (41), Olive (wif - 37), [?] B (son - 15), Bryen F (son - 13), Ira A (son - 12), Thomas G (son - 6), Lilian L (dau - 2), and Arthur M (son - 4/12), residing in McKenzie Township where he was a farmer.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, enumerated 12 February 1920. Household: S H Coons (50), Roscoe B (son - 25), Thomas G (son - 16), Lillian L (dau - 12), and Arthur E (son - 10), residing in McKenzie Township, where S H was a foreman for the railroad - he was widowed.⁵

Thomas C Coons was born 9 February 1882 in Jay Co, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Abraham P Coons and Melissa Caylor.¹

Thomas married Ida [-?-].²

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Denver, Denver Co, Colorado, where he lived at 1438 Delaware Street and worked as a laborer in the Highway Department for the City of Denver. He named Mrs Ida Coons (wife) as nearest relative; was medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and dark hair.²

Thomas G Coons was born 31 August 1903 in North Dakota.^1,4 He was the son of Samuel H Coons and Olive Scott.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his parent's household.¹ Thomas G Coons appeared on the 1920 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in his father's household; he was a clerk in a general store.²

Thomas married Zella L Turner, daughter of Grant Turner and Mary A [-?-], between 1924 and 1925.³ Thomas G Coons appeared on the 1930 federal census of Burleigh Co, North Dakota, in the household of Grant Turner, his father-in-law; he was a laborer in a fruit house.³

His Social Security Number was 502-01-8471, issued before 1951 in North Dakota.⁴

Thomas G Coons died in September 1972 at age 69 (last residence was Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.)⁴

Vera L Coons is the daughter of Roscoe Basil Coons and Mary F [-?-].¹

Wesley G Coons is the son of Roscoe Basil Coons and Mary F [-?-].¹

Wilbert N Coons was born between 1874 and 1875 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of Abraham P Coons and Melissa Caylor.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Jay Co, Indiana, in his parent's household.¹

William T Coons was born in May 1890 in Iowa.¹ He was the son of Martin Edgar Coons and Cecelia L Caylor.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Guthrie Co, Iowa, in his parent's household.¹ William T Coons appeared on the 1910 federal census of Guthrie Co, Iowa, in the household of Daniel W Godwin, his aunt's husband; he worked as a laborer.²

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 4 June 1917 in Guthrie Co, Iowa, where he lived in Coon Rapids, and worked as a farm laborer for Ed Bournow near Coon Rapids. He was single, medium height, medium build, had brown eyes and dark brown hair and was partially bald.⁴

Have not been able to locate in the 1920 census.

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Dane Co, Wisconsin, enumerated 15 April 1930. Household: John J Karls (38), family, and William Coons (lodger - 39), residing in Dane Township where William was a laborer on a farm.³

[-?-] Coons was born in May 1891 in Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel H Coons and Olive Scott.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Iowa, in her parent's household.¹

Antje married Elias Vancourt, son of Thomas Vancourt and Ann Woerker, in 1716 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Daniel Cooper was born 27 January 1672/73.

See Sketches of the First Emigrant Settlers Newton Township, Old Gloucester County, West New Jersey, page 85, for information on Daniel's parents and siblings.²

Daniel married first Abigail Wood in 1693.³

Daniel married second Sarah Spicer, daughter of Samuel Spicer and Esther Tilton.⁴

John Franklin Cooper was born 28 February 1920 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^3,4

John married Velma Marie Caylor, daughter of William Sylvester Caylor and Blanche Mae Hawes, 19 January 1939 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.^1,3

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 5 April 1940. Household: Jack Cooper (20), Velma (19), and June Marie (9/21), residing in Annandale where Jack was a farm laborer, had completed 5th grade, lived in Goose Creek (Loudoun Co) in 1935, and had earned $480 in the past year.²

John Franklin Cooper died 18 June 2010 at age 90.⁴

John was buried in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Upperville, Fauquier Co, Virginia.⁴

Joyce May Cooper is the daughter of John Franklin Cooper and Velma Marie Caylor.¹

June Marie Cooper was born 19 June 1939 in Virginia.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Franklin Cooper and Velma Marie Caylor.¹

She appeared on the 1940 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in her parent's household.²

She attended Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Virginia, and was a sophomore in 1955.³

James W Copland is the son of [-?-] Copland and Evelyn Lois Tavenner.¹

[-?-] married Evelyn Lois Tavenner, daughter of Jonah Tavenner and Laura Alice Maffett.¹

Kirk Dale Coppock was born 30 September 1929 in Nebraska.¹ He was the son of [-?-] Coppock and Violet Matilda Hesser.¹

He saw military service after his service start date of 9 Sep 1949. He was a Tech Sgt in the US Air Force in Korea.^2,3

Kirk Dale Coppock died 8 January 1981 in Orange Co, California, at age 51.¹

Kirk was buried 15 January 1981 in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co, California, (Plot: 8 0 1476.)²

[-?-] married Violet Matilda Hesser, daughter of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

M married Harriet E Winget, daughter of Silas Winget and Harriet E Mattox, (he was from Hagerstown, Maryland.)¹

William married Elizabeth Barber Moran, daughter of William Moran and Rebecca Barber.¹

William B Cordell was named in the will of William Moran as husband of daughter Elizabeth 23 January 1823 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,3

Gladys married Samuel Clayton Hesser Jr, son of Samuel Clayton Hesser and Bertha E Searl.¹

Zachary Corley is the son of Tony Corley and Jennifer Griffith.¹

Clarence H Cornell was born in August 1844 in Vermont.²

Clarence married Elizabeth Noyes.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of New London Co, Connecticut, enumerated 5 June 1880. Household: Clarence Cornell (36), Elizabeth (wif - 36), Florence (dau - 9), Persis (dau - 7), Kate L (dau - 5), Noyes (dau[sic] - 1), and Matilda Barlow (serv - 19), residing on Norwich Road, New London, where he worked for a railroad.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bibb Co, Georgia, enumerated 11 June 1900. Household: Clarence Cornell (55), Elizabeth (wif - 56), Persis (dau - 24), Kate (dau - 23), Noyes (dau[sic] - 21), and Percy Stallings (grson[sic] - 8), residing at 204 Spring Street, Macon where he was a freight agent.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of Elizabeth Noyes 14 February 1916.³

Clarence H Cornell died 28 March 1916 in his home, New York City, New York, at age 71.⁴

His obituary stated: "On Tuesday, March 28, 1916, at his residence, in New York city, Clarence H Cornell, father of Mrs J E Dockendorff, Miss Persis R Cornell, and Mr Noyes B Cornell, all of New York, and of Mrs Harry F Cary, of Washington, D C. . . ."^4,5

Clarence was buried 30 March 1916 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx Co, New York.⁴

Florence Cornell was born between 1870 and 1871 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.^1,4 She was the daughter of Clarence H Cornell and Elizabeth Noyes.^1,5,4

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of New London Co, Connecticut, in her parent's household.¹

Florence married first Robert Edward Stallings, son of William Henry Stallings and Virginia [-?-].⁵

Florence married second John Eufemio Dockendorff 1 February 1900 in Macon, Bibb Co, Georgia, (ceremony performed by Robert R White.)^6,3,7

She resided in Augusta Georgia, at the time of her marriage, and was listed as being age 26.⁵

She appeared on the 1 June 1905 state census of New York Co, New York, in the household of John Eufemio Dockendorff, where she was born in Canada and had arrived in the US at age 1.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Westchester Co, New York, in the household of John Eufemio Dockendorff.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Elizabeth Noyes 14 February 1916.⁸

She was mentioned in the obituary of Clarence H Cornell 30 March 1916.^9,10

She was mentioned in the obituary of John Eufemio Dockendorff 3 April 1934.¹¹



She resided at 76 Valleywood Rd, Cos Cob, Connecticut, at the time of her death.⁴

Florence Cornell died 22 June 1952 in Greenwich, Fairfield Co, Connecticut.⁴

Kate L Cornell was born in September 1876 in Connecticut.² She was the daughter of Clarence H Cornell and Elizabeth Noyes.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of New London Co, Connecticut, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bibb Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.²

She was mentioned in the obituary of Elizabeth Noyes 14 February 1916.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Clarence H Cornell 30 March 1916.^4,5

Kate married Harry F Cary.⁴

Noyes Bentley Cornell was born 25 August 1878 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut.^2,3 He was the son of Clarence H Cornell and Elizabeth Noyes.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bibb Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Elizabeth Noyes 14 February 1916.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Clarence H Cornell 30 March 1916.^6,7

Noyes registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Bergen Co, New Jersey, where he lived at 59 Highland, Rutherford and worked as a law clerk for Haight Sandford & Smith, New York City. He named Mrs Frances A Cornell as nearest relative, was of medium height, medium build, had grayish brown eyes and brown hair.⁸



Noyes registered for the World War II Selective Service Draft in 1942 and lived at 59 Highland Cross, Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey. He named Mrs N B Cornell of the same address as a person who would know his address. He was un-employed.³

His Social Security Number was 369-09-4953, issued before 1951 in Michigan.²

Noyes Bentley Cornell died in February 1972 at age 93 (last residence was Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey.)²

Persis Cornell was born between 1872 and 1873 in Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Clarence H Cornell and Elizabeth Noyes.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of New London Co, Connecticut, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bibb Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.²

She was mentioned in the obituary of Clarence H Cornell 30 March 1916.^3,4

Sarah Catherine Cornell was born between 1821 and 1822 in Virginia.¹

Sarah married John Caylor, son of Jacob Caylor and Catherine Etcher, 8 June 1843 in Fayette Co, Ohio.²



She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, in the household of John Caylor.¹

Sarah Catherine Cornell died likely before 1856.

Lola B Cornett was born 30 November 1907 in Virginia.^2,1

Lola married first Claude Clinton Moran, son of John Thomas Moran and Virginia E "Jennie" [-?-], between 1924 and 1925.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Claude Clinton Moran.¹

Her Social Security Number was 226-62-8868, issued in 1963 in Virginia.³

Lola married second James Affleck.²

Lola B Cornett died 27 July 1995 at age 87 (last residence was Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia.)^2,3

Lola was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.²

William Corridan was born 13 February 1880 (citizen of Ireland.)¹

William married Jeanette Cora Young, daughter of Chapley Wilburn Young and Sarah W Andrews.¹

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co, California, where he lived at 2174 Post Street and worked as a porter at Mt Zion Hospital. He named Mrs Jeanette Corridan of the same address as his nearest relative; tall, medium build, had blue eyes and gray hair.¹

Abel Cory witnessed the inventory of Thomas Hampton 5 November 1779 in Mendham, Morris Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

Daniel Cory was born 21 June 1733 in Cranford, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, (in what became Union County.)² He was the son of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

Daniel married second Phebe Marsh circa 1756.²

Daniel married first Martha Bedell.²

Daniel Cory died 21 June 1815 at age 82.²

Ebenezer Cory was born 24 January 1729/30 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² He was the son of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

Ebenezer married first Hannah Mills 1 December 1747 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Ebenezer married second Molly "Mary" Mills circa 1755.²

Ebenezer Cory died 14 April 1785 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, at age 55.²

Elizabeth Cory was born 25 June 1771.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Cory and Phebe Simpson.

Elizabeth Cory died 15 January 1773 at age 1.²

Elizabeth Cory was born 6 September 1776.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Cory and Phebe Simpson.

Elnathan Cory was born 24 June 1767 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² He was the son of Joseph Cory and Phebe Simpson.

Elnathan married Sarah Wright.³

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Ross Co, Ohio, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Nathan Cory: one male 15-20, one male 70-80 (Nathan), one female 40-50 and one female 60-70, residing in Concord Township with two people engaged in agriculture.¹

Elnathan Cory was born in September 1702 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

Elnathan married Sarah Parsons 2 January 1728/29 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,3

No original source was given for the marriage date and Sarah is stated as the "daughter of Alexander Sympson and Jannetje Van Voorhees" - H T Cory notes that "an old family bible record, examined by a daughter of their oldest child, Elnathan the 2nd, Aunt Sally Cory Smith of Troy, O., of Elnathan and "Sarah J. Simpson" marriage proves this wife's name". Cory Family Society states that Sarah's surname was Parsons, not Simpson. In fact, a well-researched article on the Parsons family offers compelling arguments that the wife of Elnathan Cory was Sarah Parsons.^1,3,4

Some notes on Elnathan that may prove helpful in locating source material: he was a farmer as well as operator of a smithy; he lived in the Cranford - Westfield area of Essex Co; he was a prominent Presbyterian; died at age 65.¹

Elnathan Cory witnessed the inventory of Andrew Hampton 18 November 1748 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.⁵

Elnathan Cory died 8 October 1766 likely in New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, at age 64.¹

Elnathan was buried 9 October 1766 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, (Rev Jonathan Elmer preacher his funeral; section III-E-08.)^6,2,7

Jacob Cory was born in 1761 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹ He was the son of Joseph Cory and Phebe Simpson.

James Cory was born 26 November 1736 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² He was the son of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

James married Mary "Martha" Carter 26 May 1757 in Province of New Jersey.²

James Cory died 3 January 1807 in Morristown, Morris Co, New Jersey, at age 70.²

Jeremiah Cory was born 14 January 1740 in New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² He was the son of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

Jeremiah married first Mary Wood 18 December 1764 in New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Jeremiah married second Mary Bishop in 1780 in Province of New Jersey.²

Jeremiah Cory died 7 September 1805 in Mason, Warren Co, Ohio, at age 65.²

Job Cory was born in 1781 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹ He was the son of Joseph Cory and Phebe Simpson.

Job Cory was born circa 1743 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² He was the son of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

Job married Lydia Swayze circa 1765 in Province of New Jersey.²

Job Cory died circa 1812 in Kingston, Adams Co, Mississippi Territory.²

John married Priscilla [-?-].¹

Joseph Cory was born in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey. He was the son of Joseph Cory and Phebe Simpson.

Joseph married Martha Morehouse 22 July 1783.¹

Joseph Cory was born 10 September 1737 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² He was the son of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

Joseph Cory was named in the will of Andrew Hampton as co-executor 22 June 1748 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.³

Joseph married Phebe Simpson, daughter of Alexander Simpson and Elizabeth [-?-], 10 September 1765 in New Providence Presbyterian Church, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.⁴

Joseph Cory died circa 1785 in Frankfort, Ross Co, Ohio Country.²

Mary Cory was born 6 May 1731 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² She was the daughter of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

Mary Cory died 11 November 1784 in Province of New Jersey at age 53.²

Mary Cory was the daughter of John Cory and Priscilla [-?-].¹

Mary married Andrew Hampton, son of Andrew Hampton and Margaret Cumine.²

Mary Cory was named in the will of Priscilla [-?-] as her daughter 6 March 1722/23 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Mary Cory was named in the will of Andrew Hampton as his wife and co-executor 22 June 1748 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Mary married [-?-] Shotwell.³

Mary left a will 25 April 1770 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, where she resided in Elizabeth Borough and was named Mary Shotwell. She named her eldest son as Andrew Hamton, and her second son as Abner Hamton. She named her daughter Hannah Miller (living) and Hannah's daughter Rachel Pangborn. She named her son Jacob Hamton's three daughters - Sarah, Mary and Anne to receive 5 pounds each. Son Andrew's eldest son to receive her Bible and Andrew's second son John to receive all of hers that he had in his possession. She named granddaughter Hannah Elston as well as son Andrew's two youngest daughters, Catharine and Margret Hamton. She gave her apparel to her two daughters Hannah Miller and Margret Elston, and Margret was to receive the rest of her estate. Executor was son-in-law Samuel Elston. Witmesses were John Thorn, Isaac Thorn and Benjamin Thorn.³

Sarah Cory was born in September 1734 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² She was the daughter of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

Sarah married first John Johnson in 1754.²

Sarah married second David Martin.²

Sarah Cory died in 1800.²

Stephen Cory was born 4 April 1769 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹ He was the son of Joseph Cory and Phebe Simpson.

Stephen Cory died 13 January 1773 at age 3.²

Thomas Cory was born 14 January 1739 in New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.² He was the son of Elnathan Cory and Sarah Parsons.¹

Thomas married Jane Roll circa 1758 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Thomas Cory died 2 February 1813 in Clark Co, Ohio, at age 74.²

Harold Coslett was born 14 April 1929 in Edwardsville, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Margaret [-?-].¹

His Social Security Number was not recorded, issued before 1951 in Pennsylvania.²

Harold Coslett died 30 March 2010 at age 80². He resided in Hunlock Creek, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania, at the time of his death.²

Ara B Costello was born in 1883.¹

Ara married John H Havener, son of Joseph Richard Havener and Sarah Catherine Houser.¹

Ara B Costello died in 1952.¹

Ara was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Herndon, Fairfax Co, Virginia.¹

M married Margaret N Franklin, daughter of William H Franklin and Laura Lucenia Caylor.¹

C married Wilfred J Cochrane Jr.¹

A married Hannah Hampton, daughter of Moses Hampton and Hannah Van Natta, 7 October 1836.

Silas married Leona Lucille Cayler, daughter of John Raymond Cayler and Mollie Elvira Guild, 28 June 1923 in Jones Co, South Dakota, (they were both residents of Mellette County.)¹

Philip married Abby Jouet, daughter of Cavalier Jouet and Mary Hampton, in 1802.¹

George married Pearl Minnie Franklin, daughter of William H Franklin and Laura Lucenia Caylor.^1,2

Joseph based on William Hankinson's will.

Joseph married Sarah Hankinson, daughter of William Hankinson and Mary Evilman.¹

Benjamin W Covey was born between 1877 and 1878 in California.¹ He was the son of John H Covey and Jane Morton.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Shasta Co, California, in his parent's household.¹

Daniel F Covey was born in July 1868 in Missouri.³ He was the son of John H Covey and Jane Morton.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Mercer Co, Missouri, in his parent's household.¹ Daniel F Covey appeared on the 1880 federal census of Shasta Co, California, in his parent's household; he worked on the farm.²

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Shasta Co, California, enumerated 28 June 1900. Household: Daniel Covey (31), George W Moore (neph - 22), and Frank W Farrand (serv - 18), residing in Millville Township, Whitmore, where Daniel was a farmer who was widowed.³

David Covey was born in September 1872 in California.² He was the son of John H Covey and Jane Morton.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Shasta Co, California, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Shasta Co, California, enumerated 28 June 1900. Household: David Covey (27), residing in Millville Township, Whitmore, where he was a stock raiser.²

John H Covey was born between 1810 and 1811 in Virginia.¹

John married second Jane Morton circa 1868.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Mercer Co, Missouri, enumerated 27 July 1870. Household: John H Covey (59), Jane Covey (33), Nancy J Caylor (17), John M Caylor (14), Rachel E Caylor (13), Sarah E Covey (13), George W Caylor (11), Daniel F Covey (1), George W Covey (29), Sarah J Covey (25), Charles R Covey (3), and Lilly A Covey (1), residing in Morgan Township, Princeton post office, where John H was a farmer with real estate valued at $1200 and personal property at $400.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Shasta Co, California, enumerated 4 June 1880. Household: John A Covey (68), Jane (wif - 43), George Caler (stepson - 20), Rachael E Stacy (stepdau - 23), Daniel F (son - 12), Joseph R (son - 9), David (son - 6), Benjamin W (son - 2), and Benjamin (bro - 62), residing in Township #6, where John A was a farmer.²

Joseph R Covey was born in June 1870 in Missouri.² He was the son of John H Covey and Jane Morton.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Shasta Co, California, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Shasta Co, California, enumerated 28 June 1900. Household: Joseph Covey (29), residing in Millville Township, Whitmore, divorced, and worked as a mail carrier.²

Elizabeth Ellen Cowden was born between 1844 and 1845 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William Cowden and Susan Kindrick.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.³

James Cowden was born between 1855 and 1856 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of William Cowden and Susan Kindrick.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹ James Cowden appeared on the 1870 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.²

Jefferson D Cowden was born between 1861 and 1862 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of William Cowden and Susan Kindrick.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹ Jefferson D Cowden appeared on the 1880 federal census of Bradley Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household; he worked on the farm.²

Mary A Cowden was born between 1848 and 1849 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William Cowden and Susan Kindrick.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Mary C Cowden was born between 1853 and 1854 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of William Cowden and Susan Kindrick.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Bradley Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.³