"The 1890’s brought more tragedy for the West Family. Lightner’s grandmother and the family matriarch, Jennet (Cowen) West, died in about 1888 after a long decline that left her able to walk only on crutches. During 1891, flu or other illness decimated the area and four of George W. West’s children (Lightner West’s aunts and uncles) passed away within the year. In 1895, George W. West, who had remarried the widow Nancy (Bagwell) Clayton, also passed away. His farm in the Hightower District of Forsyth County was sold off. Lightner West’s only three remaining aunts and uncles on his West side had all immigrated to Arkansas by the mid-1890’s. The West family of Forsyth County, Georgia had effectively moved on." -- The West Family for Hightower History Book, excerpt on the West Family Facebook Genealogy page, 18 June 2015
The 1870 census reported Abraham under that fullname, but the 1870 census reports hm as Abram. His memorial on Find a Grave also notes that he ws also known as A W. 1870 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 29 July, P O Jasper, page 190, Hse/Fam #928 Cowart, Glenn 35 M W Druggist $150 Real Estate $1000 Personal Estate b Georgia [b abt 1835] Cowart, Martha J H 32 F W Keeping House b Georgia [b abt 1838] Cowart, Martin M 12 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1858] Cowart, John H 10 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1860] Cowart, Jefferson D 8 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary J 6 F W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1864] Cowart, Cynthia 4 M W At Home b Georgia [b abt 1866] Cowart, Abraham 3 M W b Georgia[b abt 1867] Cowart, Ellenor 1 M W b Georgia [b abt 1869] 1880 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 8 June, Truckwheel District, Enumeration District 162, pages 13-14, Hse #115, Fam #116 Cowart, Glenn W M 46 Farmer NC NC NC [b abt 1836] Cowart, Martha J W F 43 Wife Keeping House NC NC NC Cowart, Martin M W F 21 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, John Henry W F 20 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC - page 14 - Cowart, Jefferson D W M 19 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, Mary Jane W F 17 Dau At Home GA NC NC Cowart, Cintha A W F 15 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Abram W M 13 Son Works on Farm Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Eleanor W F 11 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Francis H W F 9 Dau GA NC NC Cowart, Susannah W F 5 Dau GA NC NC 1900 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 6 June, Town District, Enumeration District 113, page 8A-B, Hse #90, Fam #91 Cowart, Martha J Head W F Dec 1838 61 Widow 9 children/8 living NC SC NC Rents Cowart, A Washington W M Sept 1868 31 Single GA GA NC Farmer - page 8B - Cowart, Francis Dau W F Mch 1877 23 Single GA GA NC Cowart, Susanna Dau W M Oct 1889 20 Single GA GA NC Cowart, Birdie Granddau W M Mch 1893 7 Single GA GA GA Cowart, Leander Grandson W M May 1884 16 Single GA GA GA At School ------------------- Abraham Washington “A W or Abram†Cowart BIRTH 19 Sep 1867 Georgia, USA DEATH 6 Dec 1951 (aged 84) Colquitt County, Georgia, USA BURIAL Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia Parents: David "Glenn" Cowart 1833-1883 Martha Jane Pettit Cowart 1837-1912 Spouse Nancy Cowart 1874-1960 Siblings: Martin Monroe Cowart 1859-1919 John Henry Cowart 1860-1926 Jefferson Davis Cowart 1861-1911 Eleanor L Cowart Taylor 1869-1955 Lena Cowart Owenby 1873-1953 Maintained by Gary Cowart, Originally Created by Becky Romo 18 May 2013 -- Find A Grave Memorial 110794073, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110794073/abraham-washington-cowart -------------------
1900 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 6 June, Towns District, Enumeration District 39, page 8B, Hse #97, Fam #98 Cowart, Jefferson D Head W M Dec 1861 38 Married 16 yrs GA SC SC Farmer Rents Cowart, Mary Wife W F Jan 1863 37 Married 16 yrs 6 children/6 living GA GA GA Cowart, Lily A Dau W F July 1886 13 GA GA GA At School Cowart, Glenn T Son W M July 1888 11 GA GA GA At School Cowart, William W Son W M Sept 1890 9 GA GA GA At School Cowart, Ben Hill Son W M Jan 1895 5 GA GA GA At School - page 9A - Cowart, Mary L Dau W F June 1894 5 GA GA GA Cowart, John J Son W M May 1899 1 GA GA GA Cox, Carter Servant W M May 1882 18 GA GA GA Day Laborer 1910 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 15 April, Jasper, District 128, page 2A, Hse/Fam #21 Cowart, Jefferson D Head M W 48 Married 26 yrs GA NC SC Deputy US Marshall [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary E Wife F W 47 Married 26 yrs 10 children/7 living GA GA GA [b abt 1863] Cowart, Zona L [Lilly Arizona] Dau F W 23 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1887] Cowart, Glenn T Son M W 21 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1889] General Store Clerk Cowart, William W Dau F W 19 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1891] Phone Company Lineman Cowart, Ben H Son M W 17 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1893] Livery Stable Laborer Cowart, Mary L Dau F W 15 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1895] Cowart, John J Son M W 10 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1900] Cowart, Ida M Dau F W 8 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1902] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Ben Hill Cowart Residence Copperhill [Polk County], Tennessee Birth 3 Oct 1892 Jasper [Pickens County], Georgia Occupation Painter, Tenn Copper Co, Copperhill, Tennessee Wife and 2 children Medium Height and Build, Brown Eyes, Brown Hair Registered 5 June 1917 Fannin County, Georgia The birth date in the WWI registration is very different from the date reported in the 1900 census above. But the identity is firm. In the 1920 census he is next door to his mother and two siblings in Fannin County. Note that he registered for the draft in Fannin County, Tennessee, and his residence was in Copperhill, where his mother and sister Ida later were enumerated in the census.. 1920 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 19 January, Flint Hill District, Enumeration District 47, page 13A, Hse/Fam #253 Cowart, Ben Hill Head Rents M W 27 Married GA GA GA Painter [b abt 1892] Cowart, Ada Wife F W 24 Married GA GA GA [b abt 1895] Cowart, Ryron Son M W 4 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1915] Cowart, Ruby Dau F W 2 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1917] 1920 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 19 January, Fruit Hill District, Enumeration District 47, page 13A, Hse/Fam #252 Cowart, Mary Head Rents M W 56 Widow GA GA GA [b abt 1866] Cowart, John J Son M W 18 Single GA GA GA Engine Watchman [b abt 1901] Cowart, Ada Wife F W 17 Married GA GA GA [b abt 1802] Benjamin and Ada were listed in the Atlanta City Directory in several editions, from 1921. There are dozens of Cowarts in teh Atlanta directorries. Some of Ben and Ada's entries are included here. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1921, p 390 Cowart Hill (Ada ) pntr h 115 Julian U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1943, p 392 Cowart Benj H (Ada R) decorator h 48 12th NE U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1948, p 362 Cowart Benj H (Ada) supt Loew's Grand h 54 12th NE Cowart Glynn T [Ben's nephew] (Helen W) time study eng Swift Refg Co h 1194 McDonald Dr SE In the 1950 and 1951 directory, Ben Jr and his wife Kath (Katherine) are listed. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1950, p 344 Cowart Benj H Jr (Kath) whsemn Fuller Brush h 324 Akron (East Point) Cowart Benj H (Ada R) supt Loew's Grand Theater h 48 12th NE U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1951, p 373 Cowart Benj H (Ada R) supt Loew's Grand Theater h 54 12th NE Cowart Benj H Jr (Kath) whsemn Fuller Brush h 324 Akron (East Point) Georgia, Death Index, 1919 - 1998 Ben H Cowart Death 6 Nov 1958 Fulton County Age 66 Years Residence Fulton County Certificate #27554 Ben Hill Cowart, Sr Birth Unknown Death 1958 Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Spouse Ada Ramey Cowart (1892 - 1976) Children: Ben Hill Cowart (1925 - 2012) Fred Marvin Cowart (1930 - 2015) Burial Crestlawn Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Created by Bryan Chandler Aug 13, 2015 -- Find A Grave Memorial #150706623, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=150706623
U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1950, p 344 Cowart Benj H Jr (Kath) whsemn Fuller Brush h 324 Akron (East Point) Cowart Benj H (Ada R) supt Loew's Grand Theater h 48 12th NE U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1951, p 373 Cowart Benj H (Ada R) supt Loew's Grand Theater h 54 12th NE Cowart Benj H Jr (Kath) whsemn Fuller Brush h 324 Akron (East Point) U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1954, p 254 Cowart Benj H Jr (Katherine) emp Fuller Brush h 324 Akron (East Point) Cowart Katherine Mrs ofc wkr Fashion Works h 324 Akron (East Point) U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Ben H Cowart Born 24 Sep 1925 Died Mar 2012 SSN issued Georgia (Before 1951) United States Obituary Collection Ben Cowart Death 7 Mar 2012 Crystal River, Florida, USA Obituary Date 9 Mar 2012 Newspaper Location Crystal River, Florida, USA Residence (at time of death) Crystal River, Florida, USA --------------------- Ben Hill Cowart, Jr Birth Sep. 24, 1925 Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Death Mar. 7, 2012 Citrus County, Florida Ben H. Cowart, Jr. age 86, Homosassa died March 7, 2012 at Cypress Cove Care Center in Crystal River. Ben was born on September 24, 1925 in Atlanta, GA to the late Ben H. Sr. and Ada Ramey Cowart. He served our country in the United States Navy. Ben was employed by Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company as a warehouseman. He was active in the Beverly Hills Horseshoe Club and enjoyed bowling. Survivors include his son, Michael B. (Melanie) Cowart, Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren Justin and Tammy, 2 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Jimmy (Dorothy) Cowart, Sumter, S.C. and Fred M. Cowart, Covington, GA, as well as dear friend Mary Stoltman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine in 1974. Inurnment will be privately at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Atlanta, GA. Parents: Ben Hill Cowart (____ - 1958) Ada Ramey Cowart (1892 - 1976) Sibling Fred Marvin Cowart (1930 - 2015) Burial Crestlawn Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Created by Doris Albro Mar 09, 2012 -- Find A Grave Memorial #86485574, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=86485574 ---------------------
1900 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 19 June, Town District (Jasper), District 39, page 13B, Hse #178, Fam #180 Cline, Amon Head W M -- 1833 67 Married 45 years NC NC NC Farmer Owns Cline, Sarah A F Wife W F Aug 1838 61 Married 45 years 7 children/5 living GA GA GA Wilson, Susan E Dau W F Nov 1871 28 Married 12 years 0 children GA NC GA Cowart, Vista Dau W F June 1869 30 Married 2 years 2 children/1 living GA NC GA Cowart, Bonnie M Gdau W F Oct 1899 8mos GA GA GA Bonnie's age was first written as 7/12, then corrected to 8/12, which matches the reported birth month of October 1899. Note that both the daughters are married but neither husband is in this household. In 1910, the whole family are together in their own household in the same location. 1910 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 15 April, Jasper, District 128, page 2A, Hse/Fam #22 Cowart, Martin M Head M W 50 Married 12 years GA GA GA House Painter Rent [b abt 1860] Cowart, Vista B Wife F W 39 Married 12 years GA GA GA [b abt 1861] Cowart, Bonnie M Dau F W 9 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1900] Cowart, Paul L Son M W 6 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1904] Notice that in this 1910 report, Bonnie is only 9 years old. But in the 1900 census, she was already 8 months old in June 1900, being born in October 1899. So in 1910, she is actually almost 11 years old. 1920 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 19 January, Truck Wheel District, Enumeration District 143, page 9B, Hse #165, Family #170 Martin [Lance], James Head Rents M W 34 GA GA GA Farmer (b abt 1885) Martin [Lance, Bonnie Mae Wife F W 20 GA GA GA (b abt 1899) Martin [Lance, Dellta Dau F W 14 GA GA GA (b abt 1905) Martin [Lance, Ollie Marie Dau F W 10 GA GA GA (b abt 1909) Martin [Lance, Grady Atherton Son M W 3mos GA GA GA (b abt Sept 1919) Cowart, Vista Mother-in-Law M W 49 GA GA GA (b abt 1850) Note the ages of the children. The oldest daughter is only a few years younger than Bonnie. All besides the baby were born before 1910, when Bonnie herself was only 9 years old. These older children are the children of Martin's first marriage. The baby Grady Atherton is Bonnie's first child. In the 1920 census, Bonnie was reported by the census as married to James Martin, but on her memorial on Find a Grave, her husband's name is James Martin Lance. Is this a second husband, whose first and second name just happen to be the same as the 1920 reported husband's first and last names? But I also note that the date of death on the grave of Bonnie Cowart Lance is 1932. I have not found them in the1930 census to search for further insights. RobertThompson commented on the family name in the 1920 census, stating that the original information in the census was incorrect. "James Martin Lance rather than James Martin. The original data on the record is incorrect." -- RobertThompson, Ancestry Comments, 1920 census record for James Martin 1930 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 18 April, Truckwheel, District 124-5, Page 8A, Hse #143, Fam #151 Lance, James M Head Rents No Radio M W 50 First Married at age 21 GA NC GA farmer [b abt 1880] Lance, Bonnie M Wife F W 30 First Married at age 21 GA GA GA [b abt 1900] Lance, Ollie Dau F W 20 Single GA GA GA Farm Laborer [b abt 1910, but already age 1 in 1910 census] Lance, Grady A Son M W 10 single GA GA GA [b abt 1920] Lance, Lester Son M W 9 single GA GA GA [b abt 1921] Lance, Susie T Dau F W 6 single GA GA GA [b abt 1924] Lance, James A Son M W 5 single GA GA GA [b abt 1925] Lance, Dallas Son M W 3yrs3mos single GA GA GA [b abt 1926] Lance, Dorothy E Son M W 9mos single GA GA GA [b abt 1929] ----------------- Bonnie Mae Cowart Lance Birth May 1900 Death 1932 Parents: Martin M Cowart (1859 - 1919) Buena Vista Cline Cowart (1868 - 1933) Spouse James Martin Lance (1884 - 1960) Children: Ollie Lance Johnson (1909 - 2000) Grady Atherton Lance (1919 - 1990) James A Lance (1925 - 1999) Dorothy E Lance Fortner (1929 - 2002) Half-Brother Charles Lee Cowart (1884 - 1918) Burial Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia Maintained by Robert Thompson, Originally Created by Mindseye, Feb 06, 2009 -- Find A Grave Memorial #33603335, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=33603335 -----------------
Some genealogies report that after Charles died, Myra married Charles Lee's cousin. They give the name as William Wade Cowart. But I found that in the Atlanta City Directory he is listed as C Wade Cowart. They wre living in the city of Decatur in 1937. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1937, p 341 Cowart C Wade (Myra) brkmn r 321 Seminary dr (Decatur) ----------------------------------- Obituary of Charles Lee Cowart (1884-1918), son of Martin Monroe Cowart (1859-1919) and mother Annie Americus West Cowart (1863-1897) -- North Georgia Citizen, Thursday, 29 August 1918, p 8; Age 32 years [but actual date of birth in 1884, reported on Find a Grave, he was 34], no cause of death stated. Died on "Sunday," thus, from date of publication on Thursday 29 August, died on 25 August 1918. Funeral conducted in Mt Rachel Church by Rev C C Maples. Burial with Woodmen of the World and Odd Fellowship honors was "Tuesday," thus based on publication date of 29 August on Thursday, burial was on 27 August 1918. -- Clipping courtesy of "MML," posted 8 May 2016 on Find a Grave, accessed 11 February 2019 ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Charles Lee Cowart Birth 5 May 1884 Pickens County, Georgia Death 25 August 1918 Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia Charles was born in Pickens County, Georgia. His father was Martin Monroe Cowart (1859-1919) and mother Annie Americus West Cowart (1863-1897). Charles married Agnes Elmyra Green Cowart (1888-1955) Dec 24 1907 They had two daughters: Sybil Cowart, Frizzelle (1909-2005) Thelma J Cowart (1910-2000) Grandchildren: Myralyn Frizzelle Allgood Charles Murray Frizzelle, Jr Charles Lee Cowart was a Stone and Marble Cutter in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. Parents: Martin M Cowart (1859 - 1919) Ann West Cowart (1863 - 1897) Siblings: Thomas Olen Cowart (1886 - 1972) Robert Luther Cowart (1891-1966) Half-Siblings Bonnie Mae Cowart Lance (1900 - 1932) ----------------- Obituary: The Marietta Journal & Courier August 30, 1918 Mr Lee Cowart, 34 years old, died at his home on Hansell Street on Sunday afternoon, after a long illness. The funeral services were held at the house at 8 o'clock on Sunday evening, the Rev I A White officiating. The remains were taken to the old family home at Dalton on Monday for interment. Mr. Cowart is survived by his wife and two little daughters. Among the floral offerings was a large crescent of beautiful flowers from the employees of the McNeel Marble Company, where Mr Cowart had a position before his illness. ----------------- Burial West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia, USA Created by R Walters Nov 30, 2012 -- Find A Grave Memorial #101509308, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101509308 -----------------------------------
Cintha may be actually named Cynthia. The form Cyntha is found, however, in many families in this era, and records for most ofthem vary between the two forms. The 1870 census has her as Cynthis but in 1880 she was Cintha and other records have the Cyntha or Cintha form. Her death certificate and grave have her name as Synthia. 1870 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 29 July, P O Jasper, page 190, Hse/Fam #928 Cowart, Glenn 35 M W Druggist $150 Real Estate $1000 Personal Estate b Georgia [b abt 1835] Cowart, Martha J H 32 F W Keeping House b Georgia [b abt 1838] Cowart, Martin M 12 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1858] Cowart, John H 10 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1860] Cowart, Jefferson D 8 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary J 6 F W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1864] Cowart, Cynthia 4 M W At Home b Georgia [b abt 1866] Cowart, Abraham 3 M W b Georgia[b abt 1867] Cowart, Ellenor 1 M W b Georgia [b abt 1869] 1880 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 8 June, Truckwheel District, Enumeration District 162, pages 13-14, Hse #115, Fam #116 Cowart, Glenn W M 46 Farmer NC NC NC [b abt 1836] Cowart, Martha J W F 43 Wife Keeping House NC NC NC Cowart, Martin M W F 21 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, John Henry W F 20 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC - page 14 - Cowart, Jefferson D W M 19 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, Mary Jane W F 17 Dau At Home GA NC NC Cowart, Cintha A W F 15 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Abram W M 13 Son Works on Farm Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Eleanor W F 11 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Francis H W F 9 Dau GA NC NC Cowart, Susannah W F 5 Dau GA NC NC Georgia, Deaths Index, 1914-1940 Mrs Cyntha Ann Yancey Residence Atco, Georgia Widowed White Female, Age 62 yrs, 2 mos, 9 days Birth 10 April 1865 Pickings [Pickens] County, Georgia Father Glenn Cowart, born Georgia Mother Martha Jane Pettit, born Georgia Death 21 February 1928 Atco, Bartow County, Georgia, USA Cause of Death Myocarditis, Contributory Bronchio-Pneumonia (Hypostatic) Burial 22 February 1928 Oak Hill Cemetery, Bartow County, Georgia by Jackson Funeral Home, Cartersville, Georgia Synthia A Cowart Yancey BIRTH 10 Apr 1865 Pickens County, Georgia DEATH 21 Feb 1928 (aged 62) Atco, Bartow County, Georgia BURIAL Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia Parents: David "Glenn" Cowart 1833-1883 Martha Jane Pettit Cowart 1837-1912 Spouse Charlie Yancey 1866-1907 Children: Octavo L Yancey 1885-1905 Henry E Yancey 1887-1932 Lester W Yancey 1893-1928 Glenn Yancey 1895-1954 Howard Yancey 1898-1919 John P Yancey 1900-1971 Siblings: Martin Monroe Cowart 1859-1919 John Henry Cowart 1860-1926 Jefferson Davis Cowart 1861-1911 Abraham Washington Cowart 1867-1951 Eleanor L Cowart Taylor 1869-1955 Lena Cowart Owenby 1873-1953 Maintained by Find A Grave, Originally Created by David Woody 24 Apr 2009 -- Find A Grave Memorial 36298301, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36298301/synthia-a_-yancey
1870 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 29 July, P O Jasper, page 190, Hse/Fam #928 Cowart, Glenn 35 M W Druggist $150 Real Estate $1000 Personal Estate b Georgia [b abt 1835] Cowart, Martha J H 32 F W Keeping House b Georgia [b abt 1838] Cowart, Martin M 12 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1858] Cowart, John H 10 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1860] Cowart, Jefferson D 8 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary J 6 F W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1864] Cowart, Cynthia 4 M W At Home b Georgia [b abt 1866] Cowart, Abraham 3 M W b Georgia[b abt 1867] Cowart, Ellenor 1 M W b Georgia [b abt 1869] 1880 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 8 June, Truckwheel District, Enumeration District 162, pages 13-14, Hse #115, Fam #116 Cowart, Glenn W M 46 Farmer NC NC NC [b abt 1836] Cowart, Martha J W F 43 Wife Keeping House NC NC NC Cowart, Martin M W F 21 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, John Henry W F 20 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC - page 14 - Cowart, Jefferson D W M 19 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, Mary Jane W F 17 Dau At Home GA NC NC Cowart, Cintha A W F 15 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Abram W M 13 Son Works on Farm Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Eleanor W F 11 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Francis H W F 9 Dau GA NC NC Cowart, Susannah W F 5 Dau GA NC NC Some genealogies report that her middle name was Lena. A daughter named Lena is linked to Glenn and Martha Jane on their Find a Grave memorials. But so is Eleanor. Further, that Lena's birth place is reported as Towns County. There is no indication that Glenn and Martha lived in Towns County. The birthday of the Lena in Towns County is reported to be in 1973, while the ages reproted for Eleanor in the censuses makes her birth about 1869. This matches the burial memorial for Eleanor L Cowart Taylor. . ------------------- Lena Cowart Owenby BIRTH 2 Jan 1873 Towns County, Georgia, USA DEATH 31 Jan 1953 (aged 80) BURIAL North Mount Zion Church of God Cemetery, Hiawassee, Towns County, Georgia, USA ------------------- ------------------- Eleanor L “Eller†Cowart Taylor Birth 15 Mar 1869 Death 13 Aug 1955 (aged 86) Burial Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, USA Parents: David "Glenn" Cowart 1833-1883 Martha Jane Pettit Cowart 1837-1912 Spouse D F Taylor 1867-1940 (m. 1891) Siblings: Martin Monroe Cowart 1859-1919 John Henry Cowart 1860-1926 Jefferson Davis Cowart 1861-1911 Abraham Washington Cowart 1867-1951 Lena Cowart Owenby 1873-1953 Children: Henry Grady Taylor 1891-1907 Carrie Taylor 1896-1903 Alfred Davis Taylor 1896-1964 Frank Taylor 1906-1921 Created by dgresh 26 Feb 2011 -- Find A Grave Memorial 66152797, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66152797/eleanor-l_-taylor -------------------
1930 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 25 April, Epworth, District 56-10, Page 2A, Hse #20, Fam #21 Cowart, Tatum Head Rents M W 41 First Married at age 24 GA GA GA Conductor, Steam Railroad [b abt 1889] Cowart, Myrtle Wife F W 41 First Married at age 24 GA GA GA [b abt 1889] Cowart, Joseph [Jefferson] D Son M W 16 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1914] Cowart, Glenn T Son M W 15 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1915] Cowart, Johnson V Son M W 14 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1916] Cowart, Mary A F W 11 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1919] Cowart, Ethel F W 9 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1921] Cowart, Ellen F W 9 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1921] Cowart, Robert L Son M W 8 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1922] Cowart, Wade G Son M W 6 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1924] 1940 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 8 April, Epworth, District 55-11 Page 11A, Ridge Rd, Hse #61, Owns $390 Farm Cowart, Tatum Head M W 51 Married Grade 7 b Georgia Rural Fannin Co in 1935 Mechanic, Copper Mines [b abt 1889] Cowart, Myrtle Wife F W 51 Married Grade 8 b Georgia Rural Fannin Co in 1935 Secretary, Stove Works [b abt 1889] Cowart, Ellen Dau F W 19 Single Grade H4 b Tennessee Rural Fannin Co [b abt 1921] Cowart, Bob Son M W 18 Single Grade H1 b Tennessee Rural Fannin Co in 1935 [b abt 1922] Cowart, Wade Son M W 16 Single Grade 6 b Tennessee Rural Fannin Co in 1935 [b abt 1924]
1880 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 8 June, Truckwheel District, Enumeration District 162, pages 13-14, Hse #115, Fam #116 Cowart, Glenn W M 46 Farmer NC NC NC [b abt 1836] Cowart, Martha J W F 43 Wife Keeping House NC NC NC Cowart, Martin M W F 21 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, John Henry W F 20 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC - page 14 - Cowart, Jefferson D W M 19 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, Mary Jane W F 17 Dau At Home GA NC NC Cowart, Cintha A W F 15 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Abram W M 13 Son Works on Farm Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Eleanor W F 11 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Francis H W F 9 Dau GA NC NC Cowart, Susannah W F 5 Dau GA NC NC 1900 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 6 June, Town District, Enumeration District 113, page 8A-B, Hse #90, Fam #91 Cowart, Martha J Head W F Dec 1838 61 Widow 9 children/8 living NC SC NC Rents Cowart, A Washington W M Sept 1868 31 Single GA GA NC Farmer - page 8B - Cowart, Francis Dau W F Mch 1877 23 Single GA GA NC Cowart, Susanna Dau W M Oct 1889 20 Single GA GA NC Cowart, Birdie Granddau W M Mch 1893 7 Single GA GA GA Cowart, Leander Grandson W M May 1884 16 Single GA GA GA At School
Fred Marvin Cowart Birth Dec. 16, 1930 Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Death Jul. 31, 2015 Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia Parents: Ben Hill Cowart (____ - 1958) Ada Ramey Cowart (1892 - 1976) Sibling Ben Hill Cowart (1925 - 2012) Burial Eternal Hills Cemetery, Snellville, Gwinnett County, Georgia Created by Bryan Chandler Aug 11, 2015 -- Find A Grave Memorial #150494006, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=150494006
Glenn's last name is sometimes spelled Coward. This s true also of his sisters Winny Coward and Martha Coward. Glenn's name was spelled Coward on his marriage license. Several trees report him as David Glenn Cowart, and his memorial on Find a Grave has David "Glenn" Cowart, indicating that Glenn is only a nickname, but I have been able to find nothing that refers to him by both these given names. None of the trees I have checked have any documentation for the double name. Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978 Glenn Coward Martha Jane Pettit License issued 28 November 1858 Marriage 1 December 1857 Pickens County, Georgia, USA Ceremony by John Daniel, JP Recorded Pickens County Marriage Book, p 130 U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 Glenn Cowart Enlistment 15 Jun 1862 as Private in Company A, Georgia 56th Infantry Regiment Survived the War Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865 1870 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 29 July, P O Jasper, page 190, Hse/Fam #928 Cowart, Glenn 35 M W Druggist $150 Real Estate $1000 Personal Estate b Georgia [b abt 1835] Cowart, Martha J H 32 F W Keeping House b Georgia [b abt 1838] Cowart, Martin M 12 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1858] Cowart, John H 10 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1860] Cowart, Jefferson D 8 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary J 6 F W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1864] Cowart, Cynthia 4 M W At Home b Georgia [b abt 1866] Cowart, Abraham 3 M W b Georgia[b abt 1867] Cowart, Ellenor 1 M W b Georgia [b abt 1869] 1880 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 8 June, Truckwheel District, Enumeration District 162, pages 13-14, Hse #115, Fam #116 Cowart, Glenn W M 46 Farmer NC NC NC [b abt 1836] Cowart, Martha J W F 43 Wife Keeping House NC NC NC Cowart, Martin M W F 21 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, John Henry W F 20 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC - page 14 - Cowart, Jefferson D W M 19 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, Mary Jane W F 17 Dau At Home GA NC NC Cowart, Cintha A W F 15 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Abram W M 13 Son Works on Farm Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Eleanor W F 11 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Francis H W F 9 Dau GA NC NC Cowart, Susannah W F 5 Dau GA NC NC Some genealogies report that Eleanor's middle name was Lena. A daughter named Lena is linked to Glenn and Martha Jane on their Find a Grave memorials. But this Lena does not appear in the 1880 census for this family and all the other chidlren are accounted for. Further, Lena's birth place is reported as Towns County. There is no indication that Glenn and Martha lived in Towns County. The birthday of the Lena in Towns County is reported to be in 1973, while the ages reproted for Eleanor in the censuses makes her birth abotu 1869. ------------------- Lena Cowart Owenby BIRTH 2 Jan 1873 Towns County, Georgia, USA DEATH 31 Jan 1953 (aged 80) BURIAL North Mount Zion Church of God Cemetery, Hiawassee, Towns County, Georgia, USA ------------------- ------------------- David "Glenn" Cowart Birth 14 Apr 1833 Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA Death 8 Apr 1883 (aged 49) Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, USA Burial Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia Parents: Benjamin David Cowart 1807-1882 Katherine Bailey Cowart 1811-1881 Spouse Martha Jane Pettit Cowart 1837-1912 (m. 1857) Siblings: Hiram Dee Cowart 1835-1910 Harriet Cowart White 1837-1921 Alfred Webb Cowart 1839-1900 Thomas N Cowart 1840-1863 Benjamin Miles Cowart 1842-1910 Joseph Lewis Cowart 1844 - unknown Catherine Cowart Mealer 1845-1874 Jessie Padgett Cowart 1852-1930 Drusilla Cowart Mealer 1854-1936 Rachel Cowart Akins 1855-1917 Children: Martin Monroe Cowart 1859-1919 John Henry Cowart 1860-1926 Jefferson Davis Cowart 1861-1911 Abraham Washington Cowart 1867-1951 Eleanor L Cowart Taylor 1869-1955 Lena Cowart Owenby 1873-1953 Maintained by Gary Cowart, Originally Created by Evening Blues 6 Jul 2006 -- Find A Grave Memorial 14841677, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14841658/david-_glenn_-cowart -------------------
1900 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 6 June, Towns District, Enumeration District 39, page 8B, Hse #97, Fam #98 Cowart, Jefferson D Head W M Dec 1861 38 Married 16 yrs GA SC SC Farmer Rents Cowart, Mary Wife W F Jan 1863 37 Married 16 yrs 6 children/6 living GA GA GA Cowart, Lily A Dau W F July 1886 13 GA GA GA At School Cowart, Glenn T Son W M July 1888 11 GA GA GA At School Cowart, William W Son W M Sept 1890 9 GA GA GA At School Cowart, Ben Hill Son W M Jan 1895 5 GA GA GA At School - page 9A - Cowart, Mary L Dau W F June 1894 5 GA GA GA Cowart, John J Son W M May 1899 1 GA GA GA Cox, Carter Servant W M May 1882 18 GA GA GA Day Laborer 1910 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 15 April, Jasper, District 128, page 2A, Hse/Fam #21 Cowart, Jefferson D Head M W 48 Married 26 yrs GA NC SC Deputy US Marshall [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary E Wife F W 47 Married 26 yrs 10 children/7 living GA GA GA [b abt 1863] Cowart, Zona L [Lilly Arizona] Dau F W 23 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1887] Cowart, Glenn T Son M W 21 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1889] General Store Clerk Cowart, William W Dau F W 19 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1891] Phone Company Lineman Cowart, Ben H Son M W 17 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1893] Livery Stable Laborer Cowart, Mary L Dau F W 15 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1895] Cowart, John J Son M W 10 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1900] Cowart, Ida M Dau F W 8 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1902] A 1917 WWI draft registration matches Glynn, and is in the same plcce where his brother Ben Hill Cowart registered. They were both living in Copperhill, Tennessee, and working for the Tennessee Copper Company. Their mother was later living here as a widow with their sister Ida in her household in 1930 and 1940. This was also Glynn's mother's residence when she passed away in 1949. In 1917, This registration is in the name of Tatum Cowart. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Tatum Cowart Copperhill (Polk County), Tennessee Birth 31 Aug 1888 Bartow County, Georgia Occupation Switchman, Tennessee Copper Co, Copperhill, Tenn Married with 3 children Tall, Blue Eyes, Dark Hair, Broken Left Arm Registered 5 June 1917 Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee Signed Tatum Cowart Tatum reports that he is married with 3 children. This matches the family configuration in the census of 1920, except for the addition of a fourth child reported as 1 year and 2 months old. All factors match Tatum C Cowart as being the same person as Glynn T Cowart. His grandson's name as Glynn Tatum Cowart III gives us a valid middle name for Glynn. This was his mother's maiden name. And in the 1920 census he was enumerated under the name Tatum. Puzzling, however, is the middle initial C. This name appears on his grave and some records. His son and grandson''s names are also spelled Glynn, and the name occurs several tiems in the Cowart lineage. Thus this appears to be the family's spelling of the name. There was a Glynn Tatum Cowart Jr and Glenn Tatum Cowart III. The Social Security record of Glynn Tatum Cowart, born in 1914, reports his father's name was Tatum C Cowart, matching the censuses and WWI registration mentioned above. Tatum C Cowart is a name on the footstone of a Cowart burial in Jasper, Georgia, a location that matches with this familly. The grave birth date in August 1888 is close to the birth date reported for Glenn T Cowart in the 1900 census, July 1888. In fact, this census birth date is closer to correct that most 1900 census birth dates, which are usually off by at least one year and often have the wrong month. Glynn and other members of his family worked for the Copper Mine in Copperhill or the Coal Mine in the area. The 1940 census reprots that Glynn (Tatum) nwas a mechanic for the copper mines. The 1920 census for Tatum C Cowart matches the individual previously reported as Glenn T Cowart in 1900 and 1910. He named his first son Jefferson D, after his father, and his first daughter Mary, after his mother. Glynn's mother is reported as Myrtle Barnes, who is buried in the same cemetery as Tatum C Cowart. 1920 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 10 January, Mobile District, Enumeration District 42, page 5B, No 20 Mine Road & Copperhill Rd, Hse/Fam #98 Cowart, Tatum C Head Rents M W 31 Married GA GA GA Switch Man, Company RR [b abt 1888] Cowart, Myrtle Wife F W 31 Married GA GA GA [b abt 1888] Cowart, Jefferson D Son M W 6 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1913] Cowart, Glen Son M W 5 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1914] Cowart, Johnson Son M W 3yrs11mos Single GA GA GA [b abt Dec 1916] Cowart, Mary Dau F W 1yr2mos Single GA GA GA [b abt Nov 1918] Glynn and others of his Cowart family lived in several locatons around this Georgia-Tennessee border area around Copperhill, Tennessee. 1930 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 25 April, Epworth, District 56-10, Page 2A, Hse #20, Fam #21 Cowart, Tatum Head Rents M W 41 First Married at age 24 GA GA GA Conductor, Steam Railroad [b abt 1889] Cowart, Myrtle Wife F W 41 First Married at age 24 GA GA GA [b abt 1889] Cowart, Joseph [Jefferson] D Son M W 16 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1914] Cowart, Glenn T Son M W 15 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1915] Cowart, Johnson V Son M W 14 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1916] Cowart, Mary A F W 11 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1919] Cowart, Ethel F W 9 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1921] Cowart, Ellen F W 9 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1921] Cowart, Robert L Son M W 8 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1922] Cowart, Wade G Son M W 6 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1924] In 1940, the twin Ethel does not appear in the census with Ellen. Since she would be about 19 that year, she may have already been out of the home and married. 1940 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 8 April, Epworth, District 55-11 Page 11A, Ridge Rd, Hse #61, Owns $390 Farm Cowart, Tatum Head M W 51 Married Grade 7 b Georgia Rural Fannin Co in 1935 Mechanic, Copper Mines [b abt 1889] Cowart, Myrtle Wife F W 51 Married Grade 8 b Georgia Rural Fannin Co in 1935 Secretary, Stove Works [b abt 1889] Cowart, Ellen Dau F W 19 Single Grade H4 b Tennessee Rural Fannin Co [b abt 1921] Cowart, Bob Son M W 18 Single Grade H1 b Tennessee Rural Fannin Co in 1935 [b abt 1922] Cowart, Wade Son M W 16 Single Grade 6 b Tennessee Rural Fannin Co in 1935 [b abt 1924] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Tatum Cowart Born 31 Aug 1888 Died Dec 1972 Last Residence Epworth, Fannin, Georgia30541 SSN 409-03-0864 issued Tennessee (Before 1951 Tatum C. Cowart Birth Aug. 31, 1888 Death Dec. 27, 1972 Burial Epworth First Baptist Church Cemetery, Epworth, Fannin County, Georgia Created by Chuck Garland Jul 19, 2005 -- Find A Grave Memorial #11385390, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Cowart&GSiman=1&GScid=1163220&GRid=11385390&
Glynn's Social Security record gives some insight on his father's name. His father is reported here as Tatum C Cowart. Yet the 1900 and 1910 census reports his father as Glenn T Cowart. The name is reported in numerous city directories in later life as Glynn T Cowart. Glynn's wife in city directories from about 1948 is Helen W Cowart. Glynn Jr's mother is reported as Myrtie Barnes (or perhaps this is a typo for Myrtle). In census from 1920 to 1940, Tatum C Cowart's wife is named Myrtle. A grave is also found in the name of Tatum C Barnes in Jasper, Georgia, Cemetery, where other members of this family are buried. The enumerations for 1920 and 1930 include a son Glenn age 5 in 1920 and 15 in 1930. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Glynn Tatum Cowart [Glynn T Cowart] Birth 19 Nov 1914 Jasper, Georgia Father Name Tatum C Cowart [1888-1972 from his grave] Mother Name Myrtie Barnes [1888-1975 from her grave] Death Date 24 May 2002 SSN 252072638 Dec 1936 Name listed as GLYNN TATUM COWART; 11 Jun 2002 Name listed as GLYNN T COWART His father was enumerated under the name Tatum C Cowart in the 1920 census. 1920 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 10 January, Mobile District, Enumeration District 42, page 5B, No 20 Mine Road & Copperhill Rd, Hse/Fam #98 Cowart, Tatum C Head Rents M W 31 Married GA GA GA Switch Man, Company RR [b abt 1888] Cowart, Myrtle Wife F W 31 Married GA GA GA [b abt 1888] Cowart, Jefferson D Son M W 6 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1913] Cowart, Glen Son M W 5 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1914] Cowart, Johnson Son M W 3yrs11mos Single GA GA GA [b abt Dec 1916] Cowart, Mary Dau F W 1yr2mos Single GA GA GA [b abt Nov 1918] 1930 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 25 April, Epworth, District 56-10, Page 2A, Hse #20, Fam #21 Cowart, Tatum Head Rents M W 41 First Married at age 24 GA GA GA Conductor, Steam Railroad [b abt 1889] Cowart, Myrtle Wife F W 41 First Married at age 24 GA GA GA [b abt 1889] Cowart, Joseph [Jefferson] D Son M W 16 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1914] Cowart, Glenn T Son M W 15 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1915] Cowart, Johnson V Son M W 14 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1916] Cowart, Mary A F W 11 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1919] Cowart, Ethel F W 9 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1921] Cowart, Ellen F W 9 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1921] Cowart, Robert L Son M W 8 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1922] Cowart, Wade G Son M W 6 Single TN GA GA [b abt 1924] 1940 Federal Census, Fulton County, Georgia, 25 April, Cooks, District 60-2 Page 20A, 1598 Howell Mill Rd, Hse #395, Rents $13 Coward, Glynn T Head M W 25 Married Grade 4 b Georgia Rural Fannin Co in 1935 Salvage Dept, Packing House [b abt 1915] Coward, Helen Wife F W 20 Married Grade 4 b Georgia same place in 1935 Salvage Dept, Packing House [b abt 1920] In the 1948 Atlanta directory, Glynn's uncle Ben is also reported in that directory. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Atlanta, Georgia, City Directory, 1948, p 362 Cowart Benj H (Ada) supt Loew's Grand h 54 12th NE Cowart Glynn T (Helen W) time study eng Swift Refg Co h 1194 McDonald Dr SE Similar entries are found in Atlanta in 1951 and Albany, Georgia, in 1953. Then they are reported in Hammond, Indiana, in 1958 and the similar entry for 1959. In 1959, Glynn and Helen are the only Cowart family in the Hammond, Indiana, City Directory. U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989 Hammond, Indiana, City Directory, 1959, p 135 Cowart Glynn T (Helen W) time study eng Swift & Co h 7748 Beech Av U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 Glynn T Cowart Birth Date 19 Nov 1914 4824 Highway 81 E, McDonough, GA, 30252-5717 (1992) RR 3 POB 574 87, Lake Placid, FL, 33852 (1992) RR 2 POB 37, Jasper, FL, 32052 U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Glynn T. Cowart Born 19 Nov 1914 Died 24 May 2002 Last Residence Mc Donough, Henry, Georgia 30252 SSN 252-07-2638 issued Georgia (Before 1951) Glynn T Cowart Birth Nov 19, 1914 Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia Death May 24, 2002 McDonough, Henry County, Georgia Parents: Tatum C. Cowart (1888 - 1972) Myrtle B. Cowart (1888 - 1975) Spouse Helen W Cowart (1920 - 2008) Son Glynn T Cowart (1941 - 1991) Burial Haisten at Eastlawn Memorial Park, McDonough, Henry County, Georgia Created by Sarah Locklin Taylor Nov 25, 2008 -- Find A Grave Memorial #31690939, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=31690939&ref=acom
North Carolina, Divorce Index, 1958-2004 Glynn Cowart III Spouse Sandra Cowart Divorce 2 Jun 1980 Guilford, North Carolina Residence Guilford, North Carolina Florida Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001 Glynn Tatum Cowart III Spouse Patricia Anne Lukes Marriage 29 May 1987 Hillsborough County Volume 6409, Certificate #058604 Florida Department of Health North Carolina, Divorce Index, 1958-2004 Glynn Cowart Spouse Patricia Cowart Marriage 29 May 1987 Divorce 1 May 1989 Guilford, North Carolina Residence Guilford, North Carolina North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004 Glynn Tatum Cowart III Divorced SSN 310429802 Father's Last Name Cowart Age 50 Birth 5 Oct 1941 Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina Death 9 Oct 1991 Veterans Hospital, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina attended by a Physician Burial out of state, Autopsy Glynn T Cowart, III Birth Oct 5, 1941 Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina Death Oct 9, 1991 Durham, Durham County, North Carolina Parents: Glynn T Cowart (1914 - 2002) Helen W Cowart (1920 - 2008) Inscription: US Navy Burial Haisten at Eastlawn Memorial Park, McDonough, Henry County, Georgia Created by Sarah Locklin Taylor Nov 25, 2008 -- Find A Grave Memorial #31690938, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=31690938&ref=acom
1910 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 15 April, Jasper, District 128, page 2A, Hse/Fam #21 Cowart, Jefferson D Head M W 48 Married 26 yrs GA NC SC Deputy US Marshall [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary E Wife F W 47 Married 26 yrs 10 children/7 living GA GA GA [b abt 1863] Cowart, Zona L [Lilly Arizona] Dau F W 23 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1887] Cowart, Glenn T Son M W 21 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1889] General Store Clerk Cowart, William W Dau F W 19 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1891] Phone Company Lineman Cowart, Ben H Son M W 17 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1893] Livery Stable Laborer Cowart, Mary L Dau F W 15 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1895] Cowart, John J Son M W 10 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1900] Cowart, Ida M Dau F W 8 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1902] In 1920, Mary is widowed and Ida and her brother John are still lving at home in her household. 1920 Federal Census, Fannin County, Georgia, 19 January, Flint Hill District, Enumeration District 47, page 13A, Hse/Fam #252 Cowart, Mary Head Rents M W 56 Widow GA GA GA [b abt 1866] Cowart, John J Son M W 18 Single GA GA GA Engine Watchman [b abt 1901] Cowart, Ida Wife F W 17 Married GA GA GA [b abt 1802] In the 1940 census, Ida is the Divorced Head of Household, with her widowed Mother as the only other resident, in Copperhill, Polk County, Tennessee. 1940 Federal Census, Polk County, Tennessee, 25 April, Copperhill, District 70-8 Page 6B, Hse #115, Rents $10 Cowart, Ida Head F W 38 Divorced Grade 6 b Georgia Same Place in 1935 Printer [b abt 1902] Cowart, Mary Mother F W 77 Widow Grade 5 b Georgia Same Place in 1935 [b abt 1863] In 1949, Ida was listed as the informant on her mother's death certificate. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Ida Cowart Born 14 Feb 1902 Died Sep 1980 Last Residence Blue Ridge, Fannin, Georgia30513 Last Benefit Mc Caysville, Fannin, Georgia 30555 SSN 410-09-0151 issued Tennessee (Before 1951) Her grave has her name as Ida McKinley Cowart. The McKinley may be a maiden name, or it might be her married named, followed by her maiden name which she took back after her divorce. Ida McKinley Cowart Birth Feb. 14, 1902 Death Sep. 10, 1980 Burial Jasper City Cemetery, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia Created by Crossing the Rubicon Sep 15, 2010 -- Find A Grave Memorial #58704400, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Cowart&GSiman=1&GScty=32602&GRid=58704400&
1870 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 29 July, P O Jasper, page 190, Hse/Fam #928 Cowart, Glenn 35 M W Druggist $150 Real Estate $1000 Personal Estate b Georgia [b abt 1835] Cowart, Martha J H 32 F W Keeping House b Georgia [b abt 1838] Cowart, Martin M 12 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1858] Cowart, John H 10 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1860] Cowart, Jefferson D 8 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary J 6 F W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1864] Cowart, Cynthia 4 M W At Home b Georgia [b abt 1866] Cowart, Abraham 3 M W b Georgia[b abt 1867] Cowart, Ellenor 1 M W b Georgia [b abt 1869] 1880 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 8 June, Truckwheel District, Enumeration District 162, pages 13-14, Hse #115, Fam #116 Cowart, Glenn W M 46 Farmer NC NC NC [b abt 1836] Cowart, Martha J W F 43 Wife Keeping House NC NC NC Cowart, Martin M W F 21 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, John Henry W F 20 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC - page 14 - Cowart, Jefferson D W M 19 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, Mary Jane W F 17 Dau At Home GA NC NC Cowart, Cintha A W F 15 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Abram W M 13 Son Works on Farm Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Eleanor W F 11 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Francis H W F 9 Dau GA NC NC Cowart, Susannah W F 5 Dau GA NC NC 1900 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 6 June, Town District, Enumeration District 113, page 8B, Hse #97, Fam #98 Cowart, Jefferson D Head W M Dec 1861 38 Married 16 years GA GA GA Farmer Rents Cowart, Mary W M Jan 1863 37 Married 16 years 6 children/6 living GA GA GA Cowart, Lily A Dau W F July 1886 13 Single GA GA NC At School Cowart, Glenn T Son W M Aug 1888 11 Single GA GA NC At School Cowart, William W Son W M Sept 1890 9 Single GA GA GA At School Cowart, Ben Hill Son W M Oct 1892 7 Single GA GA GA At School U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959 J D Cowart Birth Place Georgia 1 July 1903 Jasper [Pickens County], Georgia Deputy Marshall, Northern District, 5th District Court Official Register of the United States, Containing a List of the Officers and Employees in the Civil, Military, and Naval Service Together with a List of Vessels Belonging to the United States, Volume 1 ------------------- Jefferson Davis Cowart BIRTH 3 Dec 1861 DEATH 21 Oct 1911 (aged 49) BURIAL Jasper City Cemetery, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia Parents: David "Glenn" Cowart 1833-1883 Martha Jane Pettit Cowart 1837-1912 Spouse Mary E Tatum Cowart 1863-1949 (m. 1884) Siblings: Martin Monroe Cowart 1859-1919 John Henry Cowart 1860-1926 Abraham Washington Cowart 1867-1951 Eleanor L Cowart Taylor 1869-1955 Lena Cowart Owenby 1873-1953 Children: William Wade Cowart 1890-1971 John J Cowart 1899-1986 Ida McKinley Cowart 1902-1980 Maintained by #graveyardpoet, Originally Created by Gail Ray 20 Jan 2008 -- Find A Grave Memorial 24061947, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24061947 -------------------
Cowarts lived in Chickasaw Nation and Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, in the same proximity as Tatums. The family tradition says that Mary had 4 girls and 1 boy, but names were not known. The family's enumeration in the 1900 census lists 2 girls and 4 boys at that point. 1900 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 6 June, Towns District, Enumeration District 39, page 8B, Hse #97, Fam #98 Cowart, Jefferson D Head W M Dec 1861 38 Married 16 yrs GA SC SC Farmer Rents Cowart, Mary Wife W F Jan 1863 37 Married 16 yrs 6 children/6 living GA GA GA Cowart, Lily A Dau W F July 1886 13 GA GA GA At School Cowart, Glenn T Son W M July 1888 11 GA GA GA At School Cowart, William W Son W M Sept 1890 9 GA GA GA At School Cowart, Ben Hill Son W M Jan 1895 5 GA GA GA At School - page 9A - Cowart, Mary L Dau W F June 1894 5 GA GA GA Cowart, John J Son W M May 1899 1 GA GA GA Cox, Carter Servant W M May 1882 18 GA GA GA Day Laborer 1910 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 15 April, Jasper, District 128, page 2A, Hse/Fam #21 Cowart, Jefferson D Head M W 48 Married 26 yrs GA NC SC Deputy US Marshall [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary E Wife F W 47 Married 26 yrs 10 children/7 living GA GA GA [b abt 1863] Cowart, Zona L Dau F W 23 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1887] Cowart, Glenn T Son M W 21 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1889] General Store Clerk Cowart, William W Dau F W 19 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1891] Phone Company Lineman Cowart, Ben H Son M W 17 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1893] Livery Stable Laborer Cowart, Mary L Dau F W 15 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1895] Cowart, John J Son M W 10 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1900] Cowart, Ida M Dau F W 8 Single GA GA GA [b abt 1902] This burial information for Mary and Davis Cowart appears to be the correct couple. Some of the Cowart and Tatums families moved to Indian Territory, including Mary Tatum Cowart's sister Amanda. J. Davis Cowart Birth Dec. 3, 1861 Death Oct. 21, 1911 Spouse Mary E. Cowart (1863 - 1949) Burial Jasper City Cemetery, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia Maintained by Jesus saves,.Originally Created by David & Gail Ray Jan 20, 2008 -- Find A Grave Memorial #24061947, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=24061947
John Henry Cowart is the second child of Glenn Cowart and Martha Jane Petit. 1870 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 29 July, P O Jasper, page 190, Hse/Fam #928 Cowart, Glenn 35 M W Druggist $150 Real Estate $1000 Personal Estate b Georgia [b abt 1835] Cowart, Martha J H 32 F W Keeping House b Georgia [b abt 1838] Cowart, Martin M 12 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1858] Cowart, John H 10 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1860] Cowart, Jefferson D 8 M W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1862] Cowart, Mary J 6 F W Attending School b Georgia [b abt 1864] Cowart, Cynthia 4 M W At Home b Georgia [b abt 1866] Cowart, Abraham 3 M W b Georgia[b abt 1867] Cowart, Ellenor 1 M W b Georgia [b abt 1869] The 1880 census reported John as age 20 and working on the family farm with his father. The Cowart family was living three houses down from Samuel S Tatum. 1880 Federal Census, Pickens County, Georgia, 8 June, Truckwheel District, Enumeration District 162, pages 13-14, Hse #115, Fam #116 Cowart, Glenn W M 46 Farmer NC NC NC [b abt 1836] Cowart, Martha J W F 43 Wife Keeping House NC NC NC Cowart, Martin M W F 21 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, John Henry W F 20 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC - page 14 - Cowart, Jefferson D W M 19 Son Working on Farm GA NC NC Cowart, Mary Jane W F 17 Dau At Home GA NC NC Cowart, Cintha A W F 15 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Abram W M 13 Son Works on Farm Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Eleanor W F 11 Dau At Home Cannot read or write GA NC NC Cowart, Francis H W F 9 Dau GA NC NC Cowart, Susannah W F 5 Dau GA NC NC His obituary does not report where he was buried. ------------------- Obituary J H Cowart, Who Died In Plains, Ga, Buried Here Tuesday The body of Mr J H Cowart, 66 years old, who died in a hospital at Americus last Sunday morning at an early hour, was brought to Cartersville, reaching here Monday. It was carried to the home of a daughter, Mrs J J Smith [Olivia Cowart Smith], and from there carried to the Baptist Tabernacle Tuesday morning at ten o'clock for the funeral. Quite a large number of friends gathered for the last sad rites, the services being conducted in a most impressive manner by Rev George V Crow, pastor of the Tabernacle. Following these services, the body was borne to Oak Hill cemetery, and there interred in the family lot. The pallbearers were Messrs T A Jenkins, Lee Smith, F M Smith, Gus Ingram, H L Spence and John Spence. The arrangements were in charge of G M Jackson & Sons. Besides his widow, the deceased is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs J J Smith [dau Olivia], of Cartersville; Mrs R L Ingram (dau Lillian) of Canton, Ohio; Mr J G Cowart [son James Glenn] of Columbus; Mr O H Cowart [son Oscar H] of Tampa, Fla; Mrs J W Casey [dau Ophelia] of Dawson, Ga; Mrs Shep Smith [dau Flonnie] of Americus, Ga. Before moving to Plains some years ago, where he has since been one of the leading farmers, Mr Cowart was a citizen of Bartow county. He has scores of friends throughout this section who will be grieved to learn of his death, and will extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. -- The Tibune News, Cartersville, Georgia, 27 May 1926; courtesy of Linda Smith Gayton, who also provided the name identifications, posted on Find a Grave, accessed 3 November 2019 ------------------- ------------------- John Henry Cowart Birth 9 Apr 1860 Death 23 May 1926 (aged 66) Burial Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia Parents: David "Glenn" Cowart 1833-1883 Martha Jane Pettit Cowart 1837-1912 Spouse Louisa Margaret Turner Cowart 1864-1935 Siblings: Martin Monroe Cowart 1859-1919 Jefferson Davis Cowart 1861-1911 Abraham Washington Cowart 1867-1951 Eleanor L. Cowart Taylor 1869-1955 Lena Cowart Owenby 1873-1953 Children: Olivia Cowart Smith 1887-1927 Oscar Henry Cowart 1892-1941 Maintained by Find A Grave, Originally Created by David Woody 22 Apr 2009 -- Find A Grave Memorial 36187666, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36187666/john-henry-cowart -------------------