Settler of township lots: Lots 20 & 21, Conc. 11, Minden (Stanhope area)

Location: Map point is the approximate location within this 100 acre Lot 21, Conc. 11 which runs 1 lot east from Duck Lake Road, north of Soyers Lake Road

Land acquisition: 1894 from William Cowen, his grandfather. Ontario Land Parcel Register - Minden (Images 330 & 332).

Dates of residency: 

• 1901 Census of Canada, Minden: George Cowen, age 19, living with his father, Thomas Cowan, age 54
• 1903 Business Directory, Minden: George Cowan, Blairhampton, Lot 21, Conc. 11

Interesting facts:

Preceding landowner: 1879 William Cowen from The Crown

Succeeding landowner: 1956 John Thomas Cowen tax deed

Link to Settlers of Algonquin Highlands family tree

• George Cowen, b. 15 Nov 1881, England
  Parents:
  • Thomas Cowen, b. 18 Oct 1846, England
  •  Mary Ann Retallick, b. 2 Jul 1836, England d. 24 Feb 1901, Minden, (Age 64 years)