Alexander Cowie

M, #1560, b. circa 1842
Pedigree
     Alexander Cowie was born circa 1842 at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Cowie and Margaret Smith. His family was known by the tee-name of "Bullen".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Corner Reid's Close, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Cowie, head; Margret Cowie, wife; George Cowie, son; John Cowie, son; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter.1
Alexander Cowie was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at Low Shore Street, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Cowie, head; Margaret Cowie, wife; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter; Mary Ann Cowie, daughter; Isabella Findlay, mother-in-law.2

Citations

  1. [S1066] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Cowie, son, male, age 9, born in Buckie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at Corner Reid's Close."
  2. [S1065] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexander Cowie, son, unmarried, male, age 19, born in Rathven, Banffshire, whitefisher, resident at Low Shore Street."