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Manerva <I>McWilliams</I> Cowan

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Manerva McWilliams Cowan

Birth
Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Death
20 Jan 1860 (aged 49)
Limestone County, Alabama, USA
Burial
Elkmont, Limestone County, Alabama, USA Add to Map
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Buried in the old section of the cemetery.
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Manerva McWilliams was born in Warren Co. Ky. March 13, 1810, the daughter of Andrew B. and Elizabeth J. Robertson McWilliams. Manerva married John Rutledge Cowan, and together they had the following children: Eleanor Elizabeth, John R., and Mary T. Cowan. Manerva and husband John died of unknown causes, 5 days apart. Records show that they left a minor son at their deaths, who was placed under guardianship to her daughter Mary T. Cowan's husband; Peyton R. Newgent. Records further show that Peyton Newgent was killed, subsequently, the child was placed under guardianship to another son in law; Samuel Scott, husband of Eleanor Cowan. Subsequently Samuel also died. Manerva's tombstone inscription reads: 49 yrs, 10 mos, 7 dys, Mar 13, 1810-Jan 20, 1860. Manerva McWilliams' family, were very prominent in Limestone Co. Al., and were some of the earliest settlers.
Manerva McWilliams was born in Warren Co. Ky. March 13, 1810, the daughter of Andrew B. and Elizabeth J. Robertson McWilliams. Manerva married John Rutledge Cowan, and together they had the following children: Eleanor Elizabeth, John R., and Mary T. Cowan. Manerva and husband John died of unknown causes, 5 days apart. Records show that they left a minor son at their deaths, who was placed under guardianship to her daughter Mary T. Cowan's husband; Peyton R. Newgent. Records further show that Peyton Newgent was killed, subsequently, the child was placed under guardianship to another son in law; Samuel Scott, husband of Eleanor Cowan. Subsequently Samuel also died. Manerva's tombstone inscription reads: 49 yrs, 10 mos, 7 dys, Mar 13, 1810-Jan 20, 1860. Manerva McWilliams' family, were very prominent in Limestone Co. Al., and were some of the earliest settlers.

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  • Created by: gennie
  • Added: Jul 17, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20492049/manerva-cowan: accessed ), memorial page for Manerva McWilliams Cowan (13 Mar 1810–20 Jan 1860), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20492049, citing New Garden Cemetery, Elkmont, Limestone County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by gennie (contributor 46916802).