Henry COWLES
SOURCES: 1. this Family Group Sheet compiled by Marion Grace Jewell Nicholls, of Gilbert, Arizona. 2. Book #RD974.6C - "Commemorative Biographical Record - Hartford, Connecticut" (page 142) Orlando, Florida Public Library. 3. Daughter's of American Revolution Lineage Book - Vol.#20 (pages 232, 233)
SOURCES: 1. this Family Group Sheet compiled by Marion Grace Jewell Nicholls, of Gilbert, Arizona. 2. Book #RD974.6C - "Commemorative Biographical Record - Hartford, Connecticut" (page 142) Orlando, Florida Public Library. NOTES: 1. Reared in Southington Prior to Civil War - worked as pattern maker in the old Plant shop in Plantsville. 8 August 1862. he enlisted became a Private in Company E#, 20th Connecticut V.I. was with Sherman and marched to the sea - Discharged 13 June 1865. Became a contractor and builder. 2. Randolph W. Cowles - learned Carpenter's Trade - NEVER MARRIED.
He married Lydia Thorp 29 Aug 1827 at Southington, Hartford, Connecticut . Lydia Thorp was born at of Connecticut Abt 1807 .
They were the parents of 10
children:
George Cowles
born Abt 1828.
William Cowles
born Abt 1829.
Laura A. Cowles
born Abt 1830.
Lucretia Cowles
born Abt 1834.
Emma A. Cowles
born Abt 1836.
Randolph W. Cowles
born 1 Mar 1838.
Victoria C. Cowles
born Abt 1840.
Emily L. Cowles
born Abt 1842.
Elinora Cowles
born Abt 1844.
Charlotte Cowles
born Abt 1846.