Mary Cowie
F, #4756, b. 8 May 1855, d. 22 May 1948
Mary Cowie was born on 8 May 1855 at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Cowie and Ann Pirie. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Diddle". They was the informant for Catherine Ann Smith's birth at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 April 1885.3,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Smith, head; Mary Smith, wife (sic); Mary Smith, daughter; John Smith, son; David Smith, son; James Smith, son; George Smith, son; Catherine Smith, daughter; William Smith, son; Barbara Smith, daughter.4,5
She married Alexander Smith at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 March 1908.2 As of 26 March 1908, her married name was Mary Smith. Mary died on 22 May 1948 at age 93.6 She was buried after 22 May 1948 at Buckie Cemetery, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Smith, head; Mary Smith, wife (sic); Mary Smith, daughter; John Smith, son; David Smith, son; James Smith, son; George Smith, son; Catherine Smith, daughter; William Smith, son; Barbara Smith, daughter.4,5
She married Alexander Smith at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 March 1908.2 As of 26 March 1908, her married name was Mary Smith. Mary died on 22 May 1948 at age 93.6 She was buried after 22 May 1948 at Buckie Cemetery, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland.6
Children of Mary Cowie and Alexander Smith
- David Smith b. c 1879
- James Smith b. c 1880
- George Smith b. c 1883
- Catherine Ann Smith b. 18 Apr 1885
- William Smith b. c 1888
- Barbara Smith b. c 1890
Citations
- [S3748] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Mary Cowie, female. Birth: 08 MAY 1855 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Cowie. Mother: Ann Pirie."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S4424] Catherine Ann Smith, Register of Births in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff, "Catherine Ann Smith (Illegitimate), 1885, April Eighteenth 7h 0m P.M. at 36 Portessie, Rathven, Female. Father: Alexander Smith, Fisherman. Mother: Mary Cowie, House Keeper. Informant: Mary Cowie, Her X Mark, Mother, John Webster Registrar Witness, Alexander Smith, Father, Portessie. Registered: 1885, May 5th at Buckie, John Webster, Registrar."
- [S4507] 1891, Scottish Census, "Mary Smith, wife (sic), married (sic), female, age 37, born in Banffshire, Buckie, resident at 36 Portessie."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S4422] Mary Smith née Cowie, Gravestone inscription data, "NM192193, Mary Smith (née Cowie), c. 1860 to 22 MAY 1948. Date of Birth : c. 1860. Spouse's Name : Alexander Smith. Headstone Ref : Bu684. Date of Death : 22 MAY 1948."