Jane (Jennie) Henry1

F, b. circa 1803, d. circa 1885
Father*Daniel Henry2 b. 1775, d. 29 Mar 1844
Mother*Jane McKee3 b. 1774, d. 1880
ChartsSheri Gregg Fisher Ancestors Indented
Last Edited14 Aug 2024
     Jane (Jennie) Henry was born circa 1803 at Pennsylvania.4 She married Issac Cousins, son of William Cousins and Mary Ann Arrowwood, in 1820.5 Jane (Jennie) Henry died circa 1885 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1,6 She was buried in 1885 at Stewardson Furnace Cemetery, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.6 Jane (Jennie) Henry Find-a-Grave.com ID # 49580596.
     As of after 1840,her married name was Cousins.1 She and Issac Cousins appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7 Jane (Jennie) Cousins and Issac Cousins appeared on the census of 13 July 1860 at Oakland, Mahoning Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Name spelled Cusins at this census.8 Jane (Jennie) Cousins and Issac Cousins appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 at Orrville, Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Family name here was spelled Causine. Also residing with this family was a male 1 year old, William, born in PA about 1869. This was son of John & Mary Moore Cousins.9 Jane (Jennie) Henry appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.10 She and Jane (Jennie) Henry were DNA matches Her grandson, Brett Esworthy matched Sue at 20 cM on ancestry on 15 August 2024.

Family 1

Issac Cousins b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Children

Family 2
Child

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S194] Various, Family tree managed by M Kester from Germany.
  3. [S194] Various, Discovey from tree of J Metzger of USA, discovery 8/24/2019.
  4. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of Isaac Cousins Descendants by Robert P Cousins: Stewardson Furnace Cemetery tombstone inscription.
  5. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of Isaac Cousins Descendants by Robert P Cousins; John A Cousins Death Record, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, Death Book, Vol 1, p 23.
  6. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Memorial #49580596.
  7. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #207, Family #207.
  8. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mahoning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1069; Page: 398; Image: 587; Family History Library Film: 805069.
  9. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pine, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1301; Page: 341A; Image: 169; Family History Library Film: 552800.
  10. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Pine Township, District 17, Dwelling #112, Family #122.
  11. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched after DNA match with Issac Cousins Feb 29 2020.

James H. Cousins1

M, b. 6 January 1840, d. 1 April 1882
Father*Issac Cousins1 b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Mother*Jane (Jennie) Henry1 b. c 1803, d. c 1885
Last Edited12 Nov 2023
burial record of veteran, find-a-grave contributor Lasherp
     James H. Cousins was born on 6 January 1840 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1 He married Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks, daughter of Hugh Fraizer Hooks and Catherine Lasher, on 11 June 1859 at Washington Twp., Montgomeryville (Adrian), Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1,2 James H. Cousins died on 1 April 1882 at Pennsylvania at age 42.1 He was buried on 4 April 1882 at Fletcher Methodist Cemetery, Bruin, Butler, Pennsylvania. J. H. Cousins, Aged 42 yrs 2 mos and 26 das Co. G. 78th PA Inf. GAR.1,3 James H. Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 40646547.
     He appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 He began military service on 25 August 1862 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, Enlistment, then Mustered in Sept 13 1862 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 78th Regiment, Company GA.5 He ended military service on 19 June 1865; Mustered out.5 As of 28 June 1870, James H. Cousins was also known as Cousens.6 He and Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Name spelled Cousens in this record.6 James H. Cousins and Mary Pauline (Polly) Cousins appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7 James H. Cousins and Mary Pauline (Polly) Cousins appeared on the census of 1890 at United States Census of US Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, Parker Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Widow Mary:
Information given: Private, Company H, Regiment 78, Pennsylvania, Infantry, Served Jul 18 1865 to unknown date.8

Family

Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks b. a 1843, d. 25 Aug 1898
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S53] Various Subjects, Pension Records, Pension record for Mary Hooks Cousins Civil War # 330118.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Memorial # 40646547.
  4. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #207, Family #207.
  5. [S343] Civil War, PA Civil War Muster Rolls, Served in 78th Inf, Company A.
  6. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1301; Page: 478B; Image: 444; Family History Library Film: 552800.
  7. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, 1880 United States Federal Census, East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, Dwelling #210, Family # 217.
  8. [S90] Jun 1890 Film, unknown repository address, United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War 1890, Pennslvania, Armstrong County., Image 103.

Susannah Cousins1

F, b. 18 February 1829, d. 3 March 1920
Father*Issac Cousins1 b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Mother*Jane (Jennie) Henry1 b. c 1803, d. c 1885
Last Edited2 Feb 2020
     Susannah Cousins married Alfred Bitters, son of Joseph Bitters and Prescilla Metzler.1 Susannah Cousins was born on 18 February 1829 at Pennsylvania.1,2 She died on 3 March 1920 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 91. Cause of death was acute bronchial
pneumonia.2 She was buried on 6 March 1920 at Stewardson Furnace Cemetery, Templeton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 Susannah Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 155506956.
     Her married name was Bitters.1 She appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3 She appeared on the census of 1860 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 She and Alfred Bitters appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Birthplaces of Jane Henry Cousins parents are not listed on 1880 Census, entry blank. Also Susannah Cousins Bitters father is listed as being born in Germany. Also listed as living in this household was John Campbell, 13, a cousin of Alfred Bitters.5 Susannah Bitters witnessed Mr Bitters and wife attended 55th Anniversary for John Gold and wife. circa 1900.6 She and Alfred Bitters appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. This census states Susannah was mother to 0 children and 0 living.7 Susannah Bitters was listed as a resident in Susannah Bitters and Alfred Bitters's household in the census report on 4 May 1910 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.8 Susannah Bitters and Alfred Bitters resided at Templeton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in 1913.9 Susannah Bitters witnessed the death of Alfred Bitters on 29 January 1913 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; His wife, Susan's death certificate states that she is a widow.9

Family

Alfred Bitters b. 18 Feb 1831, d. 29 Jan 1913
Child

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, http://interactive.ancestry.com/5164/…
  3. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #207, Family #207.
  4. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Pine, Dwelling # 254, Family # 254.
  5. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Pine Township, District 17, Dwelling #112, Family #122.
  6. [S162] Newspaper and date.
  7. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Pine, Dist 28, Dwelling # 74, Family # 79.
  8. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Pine, Dist 36, Dwelling # 154, Family# 155.
  9. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1967 for Alfred Bitters # 3921.

Alfred Bitters1

M, b. 18 February 1831, d. 29 January 1913
Father*Joseph Bitters2 b. 1797
Mother*Prescilla Metzler3
Last Edited14 Jun 2020
     Alfred Bitters married Susannah Cousins, daughter of Issac Cousins and Jane (Jennie) Henry.1 Alfred Bitters was born on 18 February 1831 at Pennsylvania.1,3 He died on 29 January 1913 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 81. His wife, Susan's death certificate states that she is a widow.3 He was buried on 1 February 1913 at Stewardson Furnace, Stewardson Furnace, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 Alfred Bitters Find-a-Grave.com ID # 155507161.
     He appeared on the census of 1860 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.5 He and Susannah Cousins appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Birthplaces of Jane Henry Cousins parents are not listed on 1880 Census, entry blank. Also Susannah Cousins Bitters father is listed as being born in Germany. Also listed as living in this household was John Campbell, 13, a cousin of Alfred Bitters.2 Alfred Bitters witnessed Mr Bitters and wife attended 55th Anniversary for John Gold and wife. circa 1900.6 He was a farmer in 1900 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7 He and Susannah Bitters appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. This census states Susannah was mother to 0 children and 0 living.7 Alfred Bitters was listed as a resident in Susannah Bitters and Alfred Bitters's household in the census report on 4 May 1910 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.8 He and Susannah Bitters resided at Templeton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, in 1913.3

Family

Susannah Cousins b. 18 Feb 1829, d. 3 Mar 1920
Child

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Pine Township, District 17, Dwelling #112, Family #122.
  3. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1967 for Alfred Bitters # 3921.
  4. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Feb 2 2020.
  5. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Pine, Dwelling # 254, Family # 254.
  6. [S162] Newspaper and date.
  7. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Pine, Dist 28, Dwelling # 74, Family # 79.
  8. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Pine, Dist 36, Dwelling # 154, Family# 155.

Joseph Cousins1

M, b. 7 September 1844, d. 22 June 1899
Father*Issac Cousins1 b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Mother*Jane (Jennie) Henry1 b. c 1803, d. c 1885
Last Edited27 Mar 2024
     Joseph Cousins was born on 7 September 1844 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1,2 He married Lydia Eisenhuth, daughter of Phillip Eisenhuth and Elizabeth Hawk, circa 1869.3 Joseph Cousins died on 22 June 1899 at New Bethlehem, Clarion, Pennsylvania, at age 54. Lydia is recorded as a widow in 1900 Federal Census with a son born in 1884.4,2 He was buried on 24 June 1899 at New Bethlehem, Clarion, Pennsylvania.1
     He appeared on the census of 9 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.5 He appeared on the census of 13 July 1860 at Oakland, Mahoning Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.6 He was a coal miner on 9 August 1870 at Orrsville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3 He and Lydia Cousins appeared on the census of 9 August 1870 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3 Joseph Cousins was a teamster on 8 June 1880.7 He and Lydia Cousins appeared on the census of 8 June 1880 at Pine Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7 FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LTJN-MKP.

Family

Lydia Eisenhuth b. 23 Sep 1846, d. 14 Jan 1939
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S264] Family Search Family Tree, online www.familysearch.org, Researched March 17, 2020.
  3. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Pine, Dwelling # 182, Family # 187.
  4. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion, New Bethlehem, Dist # 17, Dwelling # 224, Family # 234.
  5. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #207, Family #207.
  6. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mahoning, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1069; Page: 398; Image: 587; Family History Library Film: 805069.
  7. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Pine, Dist #17, Dwelling # 140, Family #153.

Sara (?)1,2

F
Last Edited27 Mar 2024
     Sara (?) married Issac Cousins, son of William Cousins and Mary Ann Arrowwood, before 1815.1
     Sara (?) immigrated between 1700 and 1790.2 As of before 1815,her married name was Cousins.1

Family

Issac Cousins b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S333] Letter, Various to unknown recipient, Various, Letter to Josephine Morrow received Oct 1980 from her sister Henrietta stating information about family.

Polly Cousins1

F, b. 1815
Father*Issac Cousins1 b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Mother*Sara (?)1
Last Edited11 Aug 2024
     Polly Cousins was born in 1815 at Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1 She married David Flenner Jr., son of David Flenner Sr and Julia Ann Bowser, in 1836.2
     As of 1836,her married name was Flenner.1 Polly Flenner and David Flenner Jr. appeared on the census of 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3 Polly Flenner and David Flenner Jr. appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 Polly Flenner and David Flenner Jr. appeared on the census of 4 August 1870 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Polly is called Mary on this census.5 Polly Flenner appeared as Head of Household on the census of 14 June 1880 at Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. This census states that Mary (Polly) was widowed. Also living with family was a boarder, Mary M Rutter, 15 yrs.6

Family

David Flenner Jr. b. 26 May 1818
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants; Bowser Family History by Ethel B (Cousins) Jones, Worthington, PA, daughter of Polly & David Flenner.
  3. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Sugarcreek, Family # 221.
  4. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Franklin, Dwelling # 371, Family # 363.
  5. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Washington, Dwelling # 49, Family # 49.
  6. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Valley, Dist 22, Dwelling # 214, Family # 217.
  7. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Family Register Report from Robert Cousins.

David Flenner Jr.1

M, b. 26 May 1818
Father*David Flenner Sr1 b. 1789, d. 1883
Mother*Julia Ann Bowser1
Last Edited11 Aug 2024
     David Flenner Jr. was born on 26 May 1818 at Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 He married Polly Cousins, daughter of Issac Cousins and Sara (?), in 1836.3
     David Flenner Jr. and Polly Flenner appeared on the census of 1850 at Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 David Flenner Jr. and Polly Flenner appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.5 David Flenner Jr. and Polly Flenner appeared on the census of 4 August 1870 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Polly is called Mary on this census.6

Family

Polly Cousins b. 1815
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants. Family Tree Maker, World Family tree, Vol 6.
  3. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants; Bowser Family History by Ethel B (Cousins) Jones, Worthington, PA, daughter of Polly & David Flenner.
  4. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Sugarcreek, Family # 221.
  5. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Franklin, Dwelling # 371, Family # 363.
  6. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Washington, Dwelling # 49, Family # 49.
  7. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Family Register Report from Robert Cousins.

David Flenner Sr1

M, b. 1789, d. 1883
Last Edited28 Jan 2014
     David Flenner Sr married Julia Ann Bowser, daughter of Samuel Bowser.1 David Flenner Sr was born in 1789 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 He died in 1883 at Sugarcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2

Family

Julia Ann Bowser
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S187] Cormac A Doyle, "Doyle Family Tree", Shared details Jan 28, 2014.

Julia Ann Bowser1

F
Father*Samuel Bowser2 b. 1800
Last Edited12 Nov 2005
     Julia Ann Bowser married David Flenner Sr.1
     Her married name was Flenner.1

Family

David Flenner Sr b. 1789, d. 1883
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Sugarcreek, Family # 221.

William Cousins1

M, b. 1822, d. 1882
Father*Issac Cousins1 b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Mother*Sara (?)1
Last Edited12 Nov 2023
     William Cousins was born in 1822 at Pennsylvania.1 He married Sarah Flenner, daughter of David Flenner Sr and Julia Ann Bowser, circa 1840 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1,2 William Cousins died in 1882.3
     He was a minister, laborer.1 He and Sarah Cousins appeared on the census of 14 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 William Cousins and Sarah Cousins appeared on the census of 17 June 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.5 William Cousins began military service in 1861 at Pennnsylvania served in Civil War.6 He was a day laborer. on 8 July 1870 at Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7 As of 8 July 1870, William Cousins was also known as Conins.7 He and Sarah Cousins appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Surname spelled Conins in this census.7 William Cousins was a coal miner on 29 June 1880 at Clairon, Pennsylvania.8 He appeared as Head of Household on the census of 29 June 1880 at New Bethlehem, Clairon, Pennsylvania. Possibly living in same home as his daughter, Sarah Cousins Merwin.8

Family

Sarah Flenner b. 24 Jan 1823, d. 2 Feb 1874
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Sugarcreek, Dwelling # 236, Family # 236.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Aug 8, 2014 at wife's ID 112538460.
  4. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #236, Family #236.
  5. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Franklin, Dwelling # 338, Family # 331.
  6. [S369] Pension Files; unknown film, find My Past records for William Cousins.
  7. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1300; Page: 55B; Image: 116; Family History Library Film: 552799.
  8. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, 1880 United States Federal Census, New Bethlehem, Clarion, Pennsylvania Dwelling #118, Family # 128.

Thomas Cousins1

M, b. 1830, d. 1896
Father*Issac Cousins1 b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Mother*Jane (Jennie) Henry1 b. c 1803, d. c 1885
Last Edited27 Mar 2024
     Thomas Cousins was born in 1824 at Pennsylvania.2 He was born in 1830 at Pennsylvania.1 He married Catherine 'Hattie' Bowser, daughter of John 'Big John' Bowser and Mary Margaret Razor, before 1852 at Pennsylvania.1,3 Thomas Cousins died in 1896.1
     He began military service in 1861 served as Private in 8th Reg, Calvary, 89th Volunteers.4 He and Catherine 'Hattie' Cousins appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Valley Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Year of birth of children are different than later census. Census is indexed as Cranson family.2 Thomas Cousins was a laborer on 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3 He and Catherine 'Hattie' Cousins appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3

Family

Catherine 'Hattie' Bowser b. 1828, d. 31 Jul 1894
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Valley, Dwelling # 272, Family # 295.
  3. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, East Franklin, Dist # 6, Dwelling # 58, Family # 59.
  4. [S369] Pension Files; unknown film, find My Past records for Thomas Cousins.

Catherine 'Hattie' Bowser1

F, b. 1828, d. 31 July 1894
Father*John 'Big John' Bowser1 b. 1781, d. 1857
Mother*Mary Margaret Razor1 b. 1791, d. 27 Aug 1870
Last Edited15 Jun 2014
     Catherine 'Hattie' Bowser was born in 1821 at Pennsylvania.2 She was born in 1828.1 She married Thomas Cousins, son of Issac Cousins and Jane (Jennie) Henry, before 1852 at Pennsylvania.1,3 Catherine 'Hattie' Bowser died on 31 July 1894 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1
     As of before 1852,her married name was Cousins.1,3 She and Thomas Cousins appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Valley Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Year of birth of children are different than later census. Census is indexed as Cranson family.2 As of 1880, Catherine 'Hattie' Bowser was also known as Kate.3 She and Thomas Cousins appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3

Family

Thomas Cousins b. 1830, d. 1896
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Valley, Dwelling # 272, Family # 295.
  3. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, East Franklin, Dist # 6, Dwelling # 58, Family # 59.

John 'Big John' Bowser1

M, b. 1781, d. 1857
Last Edited15 Mar 2014
     John 'Big John' Bowser was born in 1781 at Bedford, Pennsylvania.2 He married Mary Margaret Razor.1 John 'Big John' Bowser died in 1857 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3
     He and Mary Margaret Bowser appeared on the census of 15 September 1850 at Sugar Creek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4

Family

Mary Margaret Razor b. 1791, d. 27 Aug 1870
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S187] Cormac A Doyle, "Doyle Family Tree", Shared details Jan 28, 2014.
  3. [S187] Cormac A Doyle, "Doyle Family Tree", Shared details Jan 28, 2014 from myheritage.com.
  4. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Sugar Creek, Dwelling # 200, Family # 200.

Mary Margaret Razor1

F, b. 1791, d. 27 August 1870
Last Edited15 Mar 2014
     Mary Margaret Razor was born in 1791 at Pennsylvania.2 She married John 'Big John' Bowser.1 Mary Margaret Razor died on 27 August 1870.2
     Her married name was Bowser.1 She and John 'Big John' Bowser appeared on the census of 15 September 1850 at Sugar Creek Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3

Family

John 'Big John' Bowser b. 1781, d. 1857
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S187] Cormac A Doyle, "Doyle Family Tree", Shared details Jan 28, 2014.
  3. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Sugar Creek, Dwelling # 200, Family # 200.

George W. Cousins1

M, b. 1831, d. 27 April 1896
Father*Issac Cousins1 b. 15 Feb 1787, d. 16 Mar 1875
Mother*Sara (?)1
Last Edited25 Dec 2023
     George W. Cousins was born in 1831 at Pennsylvania.1 He married Jane Elder before 1866.1 George W. Cousins died on 27 April 1896 at Red Bank, Clarion, Pennsylvania; Dates on stone are hard to read, might be Apr 27, 1986, age 65 y & 2 ?1 He was buried on 30 April 1896 at Wattersonville United Methodist Cemetery, Wattersonville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 George W. Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 39737863.
     He was described as being 35 years old, having a Fair complexion, was 5'8' tall, blue eyes, Hair, Light, Occupation: Laborer. Born in Armstion Co, Resided in Armstrong Co. on 6 March 1865 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania.3 He began military service on 6 March 1865 at Kittanning, Armstrong, Pennnsylvania, 104th Regiment, this card states he deserted 8-1-1865 at Norfolk, VA.4 He and Jane Cousins appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Watersonville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Also living in household was a servant, Mary Elder, age 20. George served as census enumerator for Washington Township this census.5 George W. Cousins appeared on the census of 1890 at United States Census of US Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania,Information given: Private, Company K, Regiment 101, Pennsylvania, Volunteers, Served Feb 1865 to Sep 20 1865, 7 months. Injury reported was injured back.6

Family

Jane Elder b. 1844
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jun 8, 2014.
  3. [S369] Pension Files; unknown film, find My Past records for George Cousins.
  4. [S152] Pension Files; unknown film, find my Past collection File # M554 roll 23.
  5. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Watersonville, Dist # 24, Dwelling # 1, Family # 1.
  6. [S90] Jun 1890 Film, unknown repository address, United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War 1890, Pennslvania, Armstrong County., Image 134, FamilySearch.org.

Jane Elder1,2

F, b. 1844
Last Edited8 Nov 2015
     Jane Elder was born in 1844 at Pennsylvania. 1880 census age is 45, making her birth year about 1835.1 She married George W. Cousins, son of Issac Cousins and Sara (?), before 1866.1
     As of before 1866,her married name was Cousins.1 Jane Cousins and George W. Cousins appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Watersonville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Also living in household was a servant, Mary Elder, age 20. George served as census enumerator for Washington Township this census.3

Family

George W. Cousins b. 1831, d. 27 Apr 1896
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Death certificate posted on Ancestry.com Pennsylvania Records for son David.
  3. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Watersonville, Dist # 24, Dwelling # 1, Family # 1.
  4. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jun 8, 2014.

William Cousins1

M, b. 1755, d. 15 April 1824
Father*Jacob Cousins2 b. 1720
Mother*Ester Zane3 b. 4 Oct 1716
ChartsSheri Gregg Fisher Ancestors Indented
Last Edited27 Nov 2023
William Cousens tombstone
     William Cousins married Unknown (?)1 William Cousins was born in 1755 at Ireland.1 He married Mary Ann Arrowwood, daughter of Andrew James Arrowwood and Elizabeth Betts Turner, in 1779 at Venango, Pennsylvania.4 William Cousins died on 15 April 1824 at Sugar Creek, Venango, Pennsylvania; Entered on find-a-grave site.
Died 1824 Aged 70
William's Last Will & Testament Recorded in Venango County Will Book Volume 1 Page 40 states that upon the death of his beloved wife Mary Ann that the whole of his estate "be equally divided according between my children namely, Samuels children one part and to son Thomas one part and William one part and to my daughter Elizabeth one part and to Nancy one part and to Sarah one part."4,1 He was buried in 1825 at On Burkhardt Farm, PA Route 322, just outside of Franklin, near Hannaville., Venango, Pennsylvania.1 William Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 95369020.5
     FamilySearch Family Tree ID # L8BX-663.6 He began military service in 1776 He served in Militia from Northumberland County.1 He lived in 1810 at Sugar Creek, Venango, Pennsylvania.7 He lived in 1820 at Venango, Pennsylvania.2 FamilySearch Family Tree ID # (an unknown value.)

Family 1

Unknown (?)

Family 2

Mary Ann Arrowwood b. 1755, d. 1840
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S156] Ancestry Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com, Descendants of Henry George Cox & Benjamin Lasur McGinnis
    trees.ancestry.com/tree/7973271/person/-835224783.
  3. [S194] Various, family tree on MyHeritage managed by C. Wheeler from USA.
  4. [S89] ?, "E-mail Message," e-mail to E Sue Gregg, Ancestry.com fellow researcher ReggieRNC from Arizona.
  5. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, researched Jun 10, 2013.
  6. [S264] Family Search Family Tree, online www.familysearch.org, Researched May 28, 2017.
  7. [S156] Ancestry Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com, trees.ancestry.com/tree/7973271/person/-835224783.

Sarah Flenner1

F, b. 24 January 1823, d. 2 February 1874
Father*David Flenner Sr1 b. 1789, d. 1883
Mother*Julia Ann Bowser1
Last Edited8 Aug 2014
     Sarah Flenner was born on 24 January 1823 at Pennsylvania.1,2 She married William Cousins, son of Issac Cousins and Sara (?), circa 1840 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1,3 Sarah Flenner died on 2 February 1874 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 51.2 She was buried on 5 February 1874 at Toy Family Cemetery, Adrian, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 Sarah Flenner Find-a-Grave.com ID # 112538460 with family links.
     Her married name was Cousins.1 She and William Cousins appeared on the census of 14 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 Sarah Cousins and William Cousins appeared on the census of 17 June 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.5 Sarah Cousins and William Cousins appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Surname spelled Conins in this census.6

Family

William Cousins b. 1822, d. 1882
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Aug 8, 2014.
  3. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Sugarcreek, Dwelling # 236, Family # 236.
  4. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #236, Family #236.
  5. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Franklin, Dwelling # 338, Family # 331.
  6. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1300; Page: 55B; Image: 116; Family History Library Film: 552799.

Simon Peter Cousins1

M, b. 9 June 1842, d. 29 December 1898
Father*William Cousins1 b. 1822, d. 1882
Mother*Sarah Flenner1 b. 24 Jan 1823, d. 2 Feb 1874
Last Edited12 Nov 2023
     Simon Peter Cousins was born on 9 June 1842 at Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Some records have his birth in Armstrong County.1 He married Eva Crissman, daughter of John Westley Crisman and Anna Elizabeth Johns, on 1 September 1864 at East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 Simon Peter Cousins died on 29 December 1898 at Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 56. SIMON PETER COUSINS died December the 29th 1898 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; he was aged 56 years and was buried on 30 December 1898 at John's Cemetery, Washington Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. He began his military service on September the 13th 1862, wounded in battle at Pickett's Mills in Paulding County, Georgia; he had his index finger amputated on 27 May 1864. He married EVE CRISSMAN, daughter of JOHN M. CRISSMAN, on September the 1st 1864 at East Franklin in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. He ended his military service on September the 13th 1864.

He served during the Civil War in Company "G" of the 78th Regiment; Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, transferring to Company "A" October 18th 1864. Simon Cousins was discharged from the Army by General Order, June 19, 1865.2 He was buried on 31 December 1898 at John Cemetery, Frenchs Corner, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 Simon Peter Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 34715934, biography and obit included.2
     He appeared on the census of 14 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3 He witnessed the marriage of Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks and James H. Cousins on 11 June 1859 at Washington Twp., Montgomeryville (Adrian), Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1,4 Simon Peter Cousins appeared on the census of 17 June 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.5 He began military service in 1861 served in 78th reg, Co GA.6 He and Eva Cousins appeared on the census of 16 June 1880 at Washington Townshhip, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7 Simon Peter Cousins appeared on the census of 1890 at United States Census of US Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, Washington Township, Adrian, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Information given: Private, Company G, Regiment ? Pennsylvania, Volunteers, Served??8

Family

Eva Crissman b. 31 Mar 1846, d. 5 Sep 1902
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Feb 3, 2014.
  3. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #236, Family #236.
  4. [S53] Various Subjects, Pension Records, Pension record for Mary Hooks Cousins Civil War # 330118.
  5. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Franklin, Dwelling # 338, Family # 331.
  6. [S369] Pension Files; unknown film, find My Past records for Simon Cousins.
  7. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Washington, Dist 24, Dwelling 1, Family # 1. Census enumerator was George W. Cousins,.
  8. [S90] Jun 1890 Film, unknown repository address, United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War 1890, Pennslvania, Armstrong County., Image 135, FamilySearch.org.
  9. [S194] Various, WikiTree connection.
  10. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Feb 4, 2014.
  11. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jun 19, 2014.
  12. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jun 19, 2014 for son Francis.
  13. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Jun 20, 2014.

Daniel R. Cousins1,2

M, b. 15 February 1846, d. 24 September 1908
Father*William Cousins1 b. 1822, d. 1882
Mother*Sarah Flenner1 b. 24 Jan 1823, d. 2 Feb 1874
Last Edited6 Aug 2014
Originally shared by Woodrow Family Tree
     Daniel R. Cousins was born on 15 February 1846 at Washington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1,3 He married Martha Woodrow, daughter of James Allen Woodrow and Frances Lewis, in January 1870.4 Daniel R. Cousins died on 24 September 1908 at Armstrong Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 62. Cause of death was injuries to scalp and spine from fall over a precipice and after two days contracted pneumonia.5 He was buried on 27 September 1908 at Montgomeryville Baptist Church Cemetery, Adrian, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 Daniel R. Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 107523774, no gravestone.
     He appeared on the census of 14 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.6 He appeared on the census of 17 June 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7 He was a furnace laborer on 8 July 1870 at Bradys Bend Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.8 He and Martha Cousins appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Bradys Bend Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.8 Daniel R. Cousins was a coal miner on 25 June 1880 at New Bethlehem, Clarion, Pennsylvania.9 He and Martha Cousins appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 at Penn Street, New Bethlehem, Clarion, Pennsylvania.9 Daniel R. Cousins and Martha Cousins appeared on the census of 20 June 1900 at Perry Township, Jefferson, Pennsylvania. Census states that Martha was mother of 7 children, 3 living at time of this census.4

Family

Martha Woodrow b. 12 Jul 1844, d. 4 Jan 1913
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Aug 6 2014.
  3. [S156] Ancestry Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com, Incorportated into my online tree.
  4. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Jefferson, Perry Township, Dist # 69, Dwelling # 146, Family # 149.
  5. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania certif #89624, Reg # 18.
  6. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #236, Family #236.
  7. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Franklin, Dwelling # 338, Family # 331.
  8. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Bradys Bend, Dwelling # 236, Family # 244.
  9. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion, New Bethlehem, Dwelling # 89, Family # 96.

David Flenner Cousins1,2,3

M, b. 5 July 1848, d. 21 December 1935
Father*William Cousins1 b. 1822, d. 1882
Mother*Sarah Flenner1 b. 24 Jan 1823, d. 2 Feb 1874
Last Edited6 Feb 2021
     David Flenner Cousins was born on 5 July 1848 at Pennsylvania.1,4 He married Hannah Heginbotham, daughter of Joseph Heginbotham and Catharine Fox, circa 1869.5,6 David Flenner Cousins died on 21 December 1935 at West Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, at age 87. Cause of death listed as cerebral hemmorage.4 He was buried on 24 December 1935 at Limestone Church of God Cemetery, Adrian, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7,4 David Flenner Cousins Find-a-Grave.com ID # 133761701 & family links, no tombstone erected.
     As of 1850, David Flenner Cousins was also known as Cousanands.8 He appeared on the census of 14 September 1850 at Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.9 He appeared on the census of 17 June 1860 at Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.10 He was a day laborer on 19 July 1870 at Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Virginia.11 He and Hannah Cousins appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 at Bradys Bend, Armstrong, Virginia.11 David Flenner Cousins was an oire miner in June 1880 at Mohoning Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.12 He and Hannah Cousins appeared on the census of June 1880 at Mohoning Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.12 David Flenner Cousins was a day laborer, not employed 5 months out of year. on 11 June 1900.6 He and Hannah Cousins appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Washington Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Census states Hannah was mother of 8 children, 5 living at time of this census. Family rented their home.6 David Flenner Cousins and Hannah Cousins appeared on the census of 24 April 1910 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Census states that Hannah is mother of 8 children, but only 4 are living at time of this census.13 David Flenner Cousins was a farmer and lived on rented farm. on 18 February 1920.14 He and Hannah Cousins appeared on the census of 18 February 1920 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.14 David Flenner Cousins was a day laborer, retired in 1930. in 1930 at Worthington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 He appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at West Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. David was living with in-law family members, including his son, Daniel at time of this census. Head of house hold was Emanuel Johns, age 60, and wife Juilian age 68.15 He lived on 20 December 1935 at R D # 2, Worthington, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4

Family

Hannah Heginbotham b. 12 Apr 1848, d. 10 Sep 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Death certificate posted on Ancestry.com Pennsylvania Records of son John.
  3. [S194] Various, Family tree Rossey discovered Feb 6 2021.
  4. [S32] Death Certificate, Located on ancestry.com ancestry trees.
  5. [S32] Death Certificate, Located on ancestry.com ancestry trees on death certificate of husband David F. Cousins.
  6. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Washington Twp, Dist # 35, Dwelling # 118, Family # 119.
  7. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Aug 8, 2014.
  8. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Sugarcreek, Dweilling # 236, Family # 236.
  9. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong County, Sugar Creek Twp.,Dwelling #236, Family #236.
  10. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Franklin, Dwelling # 338, Family # 331.
  11. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Bradys Bend, Dwelling # 573, Family # 613.
  12. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Mahoning Twp, Dist # 14, Dwelling # 57, Family # 69. Appears to be sharing home with Simon and Julia Snow and young son Elijah.
  13. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, East Franklin Twp, Dist # 13, Dwelling # 127, Family # 129.
  14. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, East Franklin Twp, Dist 14, Dwelling # 444, Family # 444.
  15. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, West Franklin Twp, Dist 53, Dwelling # 169, Family # 171.
  16. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate # 090702-61.

Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks1,2

F, b. after 1843, d. 25 August 1898
Father*Hugh Fraizer Hooks3 b. 20 Sep 1812, d. 20 Mar 1891
Mother*Catherine Lasher3 b. 3 Apr 1814, d. 9 Apr 1887
Last Edited29 Apr 2021
Needless to say, the text on this memorial is almost undecipherable. The stone was not professionally etched, rather the lettering looks as though it were cut by a hand knife. Visible on the stone is the name "Mary" along with (barely discernible)wife of J (something) Cousins. I'm including a second photo (just as bad) for this memorial. If you want one of them removed, let me know.
Added by: Ron Kocian
12/13/2013
     Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks married (?) Henry.4 Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks was born after 1843 at Washington Twp., Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1 She married James H. Cousins, son of Issac Cousins and Jane (Jennie) Henry, on 11 June 1859 at Washington Twp., Montgomeryville (Adrian), Armstrong, Pennsylvania.1,4 Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks died on 25 August 1898.1 She was buried on 28 August 1898 at Fletcher Cemetery, Bruin, Butler, Pennsylvania; Inscription:
Aged 57 yrs, Wife of James H.2 Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks Find-a-Grave.com ID # 40646603.
     Her married name was Henry.5 She appeared on the census of 24 September 1850 at Madison Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.6 As of 11 June 1859,her married name was Cousins.1 She appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Worthington, Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.7 She and James H. Cousins appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Name spelled Cousens in this record.8 Mary Pauline (Polly) Cousins and James H. Cousins appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.9 Mary Pauline (Polly) Cousins and James H. Cousins appeared on the census of 1890 at United States Census of US Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, Parker Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Widow Mary:
Information given: Private, Company H, Regiment 78, Pennsylvania, Infantry, Served Jul 18 1865 to unknown date.10 FamilySearch Family Tree ID # LCBW-XQ6.

Family 1

(?) Henry

Family 2

James H. Cousins b. 6 Jan 1840, d. 1 Apr 1882
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Memorial # 40646603.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Memorial #.
  4. [S53] Various Subjects, Pension Records, Pension record for Mary Hooks Cousins Civil War # 330118.
  5. [S53] Various Subjects, Pension Records, Pension record for Mary Hooks Cousins Civil War.
  6. [S41] 1850 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Madison, Dwelling # 71, Family # 92.
  7. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Armstrong, Franklin, Dwelling # 358, Family # 351.
  8. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1301; Page: 478B; Image: 444; Family History Library Film: 552800.
  9. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, 1880 United States Federal Census, East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, Dwelling #210, Family # 217.
  10. [S90] Jun 1890 Film, unknown repository address, United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War 1890, Pennslvania, Armstrong County., Image 103.

Leisure T. Cousins1

M, b. 1862
Father*James H. Cousins1 b. 6 Jan 1840, d. 1 Apr 1882
Mother*Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks1 b. a 1843, d. 25 Aug 1898
Last Edited2 May 2011
     Leisure T. Cousins was born in 1862 at Pennsylvania.1
     He appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.2 He appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1301; Page: 478B; Image: 444; Family History Library Film: 552800.
  3. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, 1880 United States Federal Census, East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, Dwelling #210, Family # 217.

Sarah A. 'Sadie' Cousins1

F, b. 31 May 1862, d. 14 November 1908
Father*James H. Cousins1 b. 6 Jan 1840, d. 1 Apr 1882
Mother*Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks1 b. a 1843, d. 25 Aug 1898
Last Edited15 Apr 2017
     Sarah A. 'Sadie' Cousins was born on 31 May 1862 at Pennsylvania. Death certificate has birthday as Jun 1, 1863.1,2 She married Peter Jasper McGinnis after 7 June 1880.1 Sarah A. 'Sadie' McGinnis died on 14 November 1908 at Sturgeon & Cinder Road, North Fayette Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, at age 46. Her obitiary: ~ In an effort to rescue her three-year-old girl from her burning home Mrs. Sarah MCGINNIS was burned to death at Champion, north of Sturgeon, early Saturday morning. The child had been carried from the burning building by Charles MCGINNIS, aged 14 years. The father, Peter MCGINNIS, is an oil pumper for the South Penn Oil Company under Aaron STEELE. About 5 o’clock Saturday morning Charles MCGINNIS was using oil to start a fire in the kitchen. The oil became ignited and the boy hurried to the door to throw the can out. The flames burned his hand and the can fell to the floor. The oil exploded as soon as the can hit the floor and in less than a minute the room was a mass of flames. Mrs. MCGINNIS and seven of the children were on the second floor. The mother was in the act of dressing. The children were still in bed. Charles ran to his mother’s room. The first child carried from the building ran to notify the father, who was pumping about a mile from the home. After the flames made it impossible to carry the children from the house a ladder was secured and the frantic mother carried the children to the open window where the son took them and carried them to the ground. Mrs. MCGINNIS was almost overcome after having rescued all the children, and stepped on the ladder to climb down. The fire by this time commencing to burn away the flooring in the second story. As the mother gathered her children about her she failed to notice her youngest daughter. The distracted woman shouted, “Where is baby?’ and darted back into the burning building. The children stood watching their mother face the flames. It was the last seen of her alive. Mrs. MCGINNIS was in her forty-sixth year. Her maiden name was COUSINS. She was the mother of nine children and was respected by all who knew her. By dint of hard work and good management the family had acquired their own home, which is now laid in ashes. Against a loss of about $1,500 there is but $800 insurance. The heart-rending accident cast a gloom over all the community. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Sturgeon M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. Mr. HARVEY of McDonald and Rev. W. T. HARTLEY of Noblestown. Interment was made in Robinson’s Run cemetery.
November 20, 1908 / McDonald Record.1,3 She was buried on 15 November 1908 at Robinson Run, McDonald, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.2 Sarah A. 'Sadie' McGinnis Find-a-Grave.com ID # 84438078.
     She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 As of after 7 June 1880,her married name was McGinnis.1,5 She and Peter Jasper McGinnis appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at North Fayette Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Census states Sarah was mother of 12 children, 9 living at time of this census.5

Family

Peter Jasper McGinnis b. 14 Jan 1857, d. 3 Sep 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates 1906-1964 for Sarah N Mcginnis # 106666.
  3. [S67] Various Newspapers, Obituary in McDonald Record, Allegheny County Newspaper, Issue Nov 20 1908. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~njm1/…
  4. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, 1880 United States Federal Census, East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, Dwelling #210, Family # 217.
  5. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, North Fayette Township, Dist #460, Dwelling # 192 Family # 193.
  6. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched April 15, 2017.
  7. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Information from Paul Kenneweg, Auburn, CA, Descendant of Peter Jasper McGinnis and Sarah A. (Cousins) McGinnis.

Peter Jasper McGinnis1

M, b. 14 January 1857, d. 3 September 1925
Last Edited15 Apr 2017
     Peter Jasper McGinnis was born on 14 January 1857 at Clarion, Pennsylvania.1 He married Sarah A. 'Sadie' Cousins, daughter of James H. Cousins and Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks, after 7 June 1880.1 Peter Jasper McGinnis died on 3 September 1925 at age 68.1 He was buried on 6 September 1925 at Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.2 Peter Jasper McGinnis Find-a-Grave.com ID # 109848845.
     He was a pumper in oil field in 1900 at Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3 He and Sarah A. 'Sadie' McGinnis appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at North Fayette Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Census states Sarah was mother of 12 children, 9 living at time of this census.4 Peter Jasper McGinnis witnessed the death of Sarah A. 'Sadie' McGinnis on 14 November 1908 at Sturgeon & Cinder Road, North Fayette Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; ~ In an effort to rescue her three-year-old girl from her burning home Mrs. Sarah MCGINNIS was burned to death at Champion, north of Sturgeon, early Saturday morning. The child had been carried from the burning building by Charles MCGINNIS, aged 14 years. The father, Peter MCGINNIS, is an oil pumper for the South Penn Oil Company under Aaron STEELE. About 5 o’clock Saturday morning Charles MCGINNIS was using oil to start a fire in the kitchen. The oil became ignited and the boy hurried to the door to throw the can out. The flames burned his hand and the can fell to the floor. The oil exploded as soon as the can hit the floor and in less than a minute the room was a mass of flames. Mrs. MCGINNIS and seven of the children were on the second floor. The mother was in the act of dressing. The children were still in bed. Charles ran to his mother’s room. The first child carried from the building ran to notify the father, who was pumping about a mile from the home. After the flames made it impossible to carry the children from the house a ladder was secured and the frantic mother carried the children to the open window where the son took them and carried them to the ground. Mrs. MCGINNIS was almost overcome after having rescued all the children, and stepped on the ladder to climb down. The fire by this time commencing to burn away the flooring in the second story. As the mother gathered her children about her she failed to notice her youngest daughter. The distracted woman shouted, “Where is baby?’ and darted back into the burning building. The children stood watching their mother face the flames. It was the last seen of her alive. Mrs. MCGINNIS was in her forty-sixth year. Her maiden name was COUSINS. She was the mother of nine children and was respected by all who knew her. By dint of hard work and good management the family had acquired their own home, which is now laid in ashes. Against a loss of about $1,500 there is but $800 insurance. The heart-rending accident cast a gloom over all the community. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Sturgeon M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. Mr. HARVEY of McDonald and Rev. W. T. HARTLEY of Noblestown. Interment was made in Robinson’s Run cemetery.
November 20, 1908 / McDonald Record.1,5 Peter Jasper McGinnis appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at North Fayette Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.3

Family

Sarah A. 'Sadie' Cousins b. 31 May 1862, d. 14 Nov 1908
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched April 15, 2017.
  3. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, North Fayette, Dist 0177, Dwelling # 203(b), Family 228 (b).
  4. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, North Fayette Township, Dist #460, Dwelling # 192 Family # 193.
  5. [S67] Various Newspapers, Obituary in McDonald Record, Allegheny County Newspaper, Issue Nov 20 1908. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~njm1/…
  6. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Information from Paul Kenneweg, Auburn, CA, Descendant of Peter Jasper McGinnis and Sarah A. (Cousins) McGinnis.

Nancy Jane Cousins1

F, b. 1864
Father*James H. Cousins1 b. 6 Jan 1840, d. 1 Apr 1882
Mother*Mary Pauline (Polly) Hooks1 b. a 1843, d. 25 Aug 1898
Last Edited18 Jun 2014
     Nancy Jane Cousins was born in 1864 at Pennsylvania. 1900 Census reports her birthdate as Mar 1866.1,2 She married Stewart McGinnis circa 1882.1,2
     Nancy Jane Cousins appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.3 She appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at East Franklin Township, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.4 As of circa 1882,her married name was McGinnis.1,2 She and Stewart McGinnis appeared on the census of 3 June 1900 at North Fayettte, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Also listed with this family was a brother of Stewart's, Newton, no age or birthdate given. Nancy is recorded as being the mother of 9 children, 8 living as of this census.2 Nancy Jane McGinnis and Stewart McGinnis appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 at North Fayettte, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. This census reports that Nancy is now mother of 13 children, 10 living at time of this census.5 Nancy Jane McGinnis and Stewart McGinnis appeared on the census of 6 February 1920 at North Fayettte, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.6

Family

Stewart McGinnis b. Mar 1863
Children

Citations

  1. [S93] Robert P Cousins and others, 2000, Report of William Cousins Descendants.
  2. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, North Fayette, Dist # 460, Dwelling # 86, Family # 87.
  3. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1301; Page: 478B; Image: 444; Family History Library Film: 552800.
  4. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, 1880 United States Federal Census, East Franklin, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, Dwelling #210, Family # 217.
  5. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, North Fayette, Dist # 177, Dwelling # no number, Family # no number.
    Year: 1910; Census Place: North Fayette, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1296; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0177; FHL microfilm: 1375309.
  6. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Allegheny, North Fayette, Dist # 286, Dwelling # 227, Family 242.