Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Cowles

Brief Life History of Jeremiah ‘Jerry’

When Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Cowles was born about 1774, in Southington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, his father, James E. Cowles, was 52 and his mother, Mary Bull, was 39. He married Abigail Woodruff on 11 October 1799, in Southington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 30 November 1834, in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 61, and was buried in Saint James Episcopal Church Memorial Garden, Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Jeremiah ‘Jerry’ Cowles
1774–1834
Abigail Woodruff
1768–1843
Marriage: 11 October 1799
Mary Bull Cowles
1800–1869
Caroline Abigail Cowles
1802–1882
James Woodruff Cowles
1804–1867
Philip Lyman Cowles
1809–1822

Sources (12)

  • Jerimiah Cowles, "United States, Census, 1820"
  • Jeremiah Cowles, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Jeremiah Cowles, "Find A Grave Index"

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World Events (8)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Coles .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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