Cowe family, Eyemouth

[apanderson]

Just to stick my nose in - as I always seem to do 

There is another Helen Cowe who died in Eyemouth (I presume, as there's a stone in the Old Burial Ground in the town centre.)

The MI reads:

Erected by William Scott in memory of his mother NELLY COWE died 7th January 1861 aged 35 years   
Also his father JOHN SCOTT who died 10th September 1873 aged 50 years            
And his brother JAMES? SCOTT …. ….? March 1874

'Nelly or Nellie' is a pet form of Helen and working out her date of birth from her age at death, she would have been born round about 1806.

Sorry if I'm getting mixed up with the generations!

Anne

[apanderson]

Sorry, must have clicked 'Post' twice as this message was a duplicate of the last.

Anne

[excel]

Hi Anne,
Thanks for that. I think Nelly Cowe was James and Euphemia's daughter but will confirm that when I am next in Edinburgh or have some credits on S.P. I did a free search on S.P. for a 1861 death, using Scott, Helen, other name Cowe and mother's maiden name, Collin, plus birth date of 1825 +/- 2yrs and there was one match so I am sure that you are correct.
Rae

[excel]

Refering to William Cowe above my guess was wrong, he was 7 in 1841.
In "Black Friday" by Peter Aitchison there is a reference to a William Cowe son of the late James Cowe, fisherman, died  aged 13 23/11/1849 in cholera epidemic.

1861 Eyemouth, New Row - 1 room.
Euphemia Cowe  H  Wid.  59  W.of Fisherman     Eyemouth.
John Cowe          S  U  21  Fisherman                        "
Margaret Cowe   D  U  12                                          "
William Cowe      SW     4                                          "

Hello Beckey,
I think that the Margaret and William in the 1861 Census were grandchildren, although I don't think it says so on the sheet, but in 1851 Census Margaret aged 2 was entered as a granddaughter.
Rae

[apanderson]

Hi Rae,

I've just had another look at the photo and there's another name on the stone. I think it says:

"Also his step .......? MARIA GARWOOD? died 29th? November 1898?"

I've attached a copy of the photo and as you'll see, there could well be more names on it but as you'll see, the base of it is buried. It also looks as though it's been concreted to the wall?

If you want copies of this photo and a couple of close ups of the inscription, send me a Pm with your personal e-mail. Unfortunately when I took them, I didn't notice the reminder of the inscription.

Anne

[Beckey]

Hi Excel,
Thought it was funny, but that was what was transcribed, ignore the W caught 2 keys.

[excel]

Hi Anne,
Thank you very much for the photo. It is a good one. The ones I took in Coldingham are not nearly as clear as yours as I don't seem to have the knack, also it was monsoon weather which didn't help! I have transferred yours onto my viewer and see the Maria Garwood reference. Yet something else to look into! I thought I had looked all over that cemetery for Cowes but must have missed that one. Hopefully I will be in the area in September and, if I have time, will have another look at it. I thought that that cemetery was for those who died much further back. Have you looked at the newer cemetery? I'm not sure if there are M.I's for it.
Best wishes,
Rae

[apanderson]

Hi Rae,

We were on a short break (supposedly to chill out) in the area in May of this year, but as usual, I couldn't content myself without having a good old wander round whatever cemetery I could find.

I photographed and transcribed all the stones in the Old Burial Ground as best as I could and only discovered the newer cemetery the day before we were leaving to come home.

I'm a member of the Scottish War Graves Project (http://scottishwargraves.phpbbweb.com/index.php?mforum=scottishwargraves) so as quickly as I could, I tried to locate all the war/military graves to post on that site. From memory, I might have a couple which aren't in this 'category' but I don't think there's very many.

I was quite amazed at the amount of stones all bearing the same surnames over and over again but I suppose in most small communities this is the norm.

if I can help you out with photos or transcriptions for either place, please let me know. I can't obviously guarantee I've made the correct guess at some of the more eroded inscriptions but as we hear on the telly every five minutes - "Every little helps" 

Anne

[excel]

Thanks for the offer, Anne.
Good luck with your scottish war graves photos.
I have the details of Andrew Cowe and Isabel Rae's son, Robert, [Taken from 'warmemscot' website forum]
COWE, Robert 1582SA Second Hand (Mate) H.M. Drifter “Christina Craig” R.N.R.
Died 5.2.18 Age 48. Son of Andrew and Isabella Cowe of Eyemouth. Husband of Christina Cowe of Gowanlea, Eyemouth.
Commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent.
Listed on the Eyemouth War Memorial.
Rae
It is lovely to chill out around there. The invigorating sea air does wonders!