Margaret Smith
F, #542, b. circa 1811
Margaret Smith was born circa 1811 at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Isabella Unknown. She married Alexander Cowie at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 October 1824.1 As of 21 October 1824, her married name was Margaret Cowie.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Cowie, 35; Margaret Cowie, 30; Alexander Cowie, 15; William Cowie, 13; George Cowie, 11; Peter Cowie, 8; Jane Cowie, 2.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Corner Reid's Close, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Cowie, head; Margret Cowie, wife; George Cowie, son; John Cowie, son; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Low Shore Street, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Cowie, head; Margaret Cowie, wife; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter; Mary Ann Cowie, daughter; Isabella Findlay, mother-in-law.4
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Cowie, 35; Margaret Cowie, 30; Alexander Cowie, 15; William Cowie, 13; George Cowie, 11; Peter Cowie, 8; Jane Cowie, 2.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Corner Reid's Close, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Cowie, head; Margret Cowie, wife; George Cowie, son; John Cowie, son; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Low Shore Street, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Cowie, head; Margaret Cowie, wife; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter; Mary Ann Cowie, daughter; Isabella Findlay, mother-in-law.4
Children of Margaret Smith and Alexander Cowie
- Alexander Cowie b. 6 Dec 1824
- William Cowie b. 10 Dec 1826
- George Cowie b. 28 Jan 1829
- Margaret Cowie b. 13 Jul 1831
- Peter Cowie b. 28 Sep 1833
- John Cowie b. 14 Jan 1836
- Jane Cowie b. c 1839
- Alexander Cowie b. c 1842
- Jessie Cowie+ b. c 1846, d. 10 Jun 1926
- Mary Ann Cowie b. c 1851
Citations
- [S1058] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexr. Cowie, male. Spouse: Margaret Smith. Marriage: 21 OCT 1824, Rathven, Banff, Scotland."
- [S1067] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margaret Cowie, female, age 30, born in county, resident in Buckie."
- [S1066] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Cowie, wife, married, female, age 40, born in Buckie, Banffshire, resident at Corner Reid's Close."
- [S1065] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Cowie, wife, married, female, age 49, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at Low Shore Street."