William M. McCowan, Sr. (1834-1876)

 Birth and Childhood 

McCowan was born on March 17, 1834 to Isaac Wesley McCowan and Rebecca Owings in Knox County, Tennessee, United States.

At the time of his birth, McCowan had 10 siblings, 5 brothers and 5 sisters. After his birth, he later would have 2 more siblings, both sisters.

 Marriage and Children 

McCowan married Francis Hurst and had 8 children, of which 5 were girls and 3 were boys.

 The Civil War 

McCowan entered the Southern side to fight in the Civil War. He eventually was captured and sent to the Rock Island POW Camp in Illinois.

 Death 

McCowan passed away on July 3, 1876 in Roane County, Tennessee, United States leaving behind his wife and 8 children.

He was buried in the New Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery in Kalida, Roane County, Tennessee, United States.