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Once upon a time, Francis Joseph Cogan, also known as Frank Cogan, was born
in NY - or so says his death certificate. Actually, Frank J. Cogan's death
certificate, which was issued in 1905, says he was 22, but it sounds better
to say once upon a time. Anyway, back to the story. Frank Cogan married Cora
Fitzpatrick, who was the daughter of John T. Fitzpatrick and Ida Colhower.
Legend has it that they were married in
Philadelphia. That's where Cora was born. Frank Cogan worked as a bookbinder.
They lived at 4914 Parrish St. in Philadelphia and they went on to have a son
in February of 1902. Guess what? His name was Francis Joseph Cogan, too. (pun
intended)............
http://www.my-ged.com/cogan/
a neat site
This website shows headline news and other info for dates in 1900-2000
http://dmarie.com/timecap
jim
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bob dylan
Hi, Can you supply more information on the John Cogan in Tuscarawas county?
Is that Ohio? I have Cogans in Ohio that may connect to yours. Maria Mastin
MISCONCEPTIONS," by Michael John Neill
This is a semi-serious look at some misconceptions that genealogists(and
non-genealogists) have about family history.
1) WE ALL HAVE A FAMOUS ANCESTOR, SOMEWHERE.
I've got the names of over three hundred of my ancestors and have yet to
have any of them qualify as "famous." In some cases, you may want to
reconsider being related to someone famous. Hard-working, law-abiding
relatives are nothing to be ashamed of. Try and document your ancestors
accurately, whether they were famous or not.
2) THERE ARE NO "EARLY" BABIES OR SHADY STORIES IN MY FAMILY TREE. Trace
your ancestry completely for six generations and then we will talk.
3) THERE WERE THREE BROTHERS WITH THE LAST NAME OF [TAKE-YOUR-PICK] WHO
CAME TO AMERICA. WE DESCEND FROM THE YOUNGEST (OLDEST, MIDDLE, TALLEST,
SMARTEST, ETC.)
If this is true, then the number of families who had three sons
is beyond statistical expectations. Check it out.
4) IMMIGRANTS WERE ALL POOR.
There's no doubt that the vast majority of them were and came to
America with only the clothes on their backs. Once in a while though,you'll
find one who had a little bit of money and came to America hoping to make
more.
5) LIFE BEFORE 1900 WAS ONE OF BUCOLIC PASTORAL BLISS, DOTTED BY BARN
RAISINGS AND CHURCH SOCIALS.
Life before 1900 was hard. No running water, no electricity, no
law(in some areas), rudimentary medical care (if any), child labor, and few
of life's creature comforts. This only scratches the surface . I'm not even
so certain life was "simple." If I want a loaf of bread, I go to the store.
Great-great-grandma likely did not.
6) EVERYONE LIKES TO HEAR THE TALES OF "NOTORIOUS" ANCESTORS. Not everyone
will think the story of great-great-great-grandma's four husbands, two
divorces, involvement in a murder, and the running of a tavern should be
included in the family history.
7) CENSUS AGES ARE ALWAYS CORRECT.
You must be kidding.
8) OFFICIAL RECORDS SHOULD NOT CONTAIN ERRORS.
They do. The best way to deal with it is to try and research
around it where possible.
9) GENEALOGISTS ARE ALL RETIRED.
Not so. There are genealogists out there who have yet to hit
forty or retirement. If you see one who has yet to hit puberty, tell them to
interview their grandparents now. Most of all encourage them, gently.
10) GENEALOGY IS NOT AN INTELLECTUAL HOBBY.
Ever tried to read through (and understand) sixty pages of court
records from the 1840s? I've taken calculus exams that made more sense.
Samething goes for platting property in metes and bounds. Talk about applied
mathematics.
11) MY FAMILY HAS A CASTLE IN EUROPE.
Some did, but don't believe it until you see it. Don't really believe
it until you see the deed, title, etc.
12) MY ANCESTOR SERVED WITH WASHINGTON, LEE, GRANT, ETC.
Choose your war , take your pick. There are lots of these
stories.Check them out before believing them. Document your ancestor's
service, accurately.
13) I GOT IT ON THE INTERNET, THEREFORE IT MUST BE TRUE.
Nope.
14) I GOT IT ON THE INTERNET, THEREFORE IT MUST BE FALSE.
Nope.
15) I CAN DO MY GENEALOGY ENTIRELY VIA THE INTERNET.
Nope.
16) I CAN DO MY GENEALOGY WITHOUT THE INTERNET.
Possibly, but it really saves time.
17) THE RECORDS IN STATE Y ARE CLOSING BECAUSE IT WAS POSTED TO THE
GENEALOGY MAILING LIST FOR THAT STATE.
Check out rumors before you spread them. Think before you forward or copy
and paste this type of information to other people or lists.[Editor's Note:
For more on this, see the FGS Suggested Steps for Action in the Feb.
9Ancestry Daily News at:
http://www.ancestry.com/learn/columns/dailyarchive/02-09-00.htm#4]
18) I CAN DO ALL MY RESEARCH ONLY USING VITAL RECORDS, OBITUARIES, AND
CENSUS RECORDS.
Goodness! There's a vast treasure trove of other sources out
there that you can utilize.
19) MY SURNAME HAS ALWAYS BEEN SPELLED THE SAME WAY, WE NEVER CHANGED IT.
Maybe, but then again, maybe not.
20) EVERYONE REPLIES TO E-MAIL IMMEDIATELY.
Some genealogists have non-genealogy commitments, such as family and
employment. Be patient and wait a few days before posting a follow-up e-mail.
21) I CAN TRACE MY ANCESTRY IN ONE AFTERNOON AT THE COMPUTER.
Time for a reality check.
22) I CAN TRACE MY ANCESTORS IN AN AFTERNOON AT THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTER.
(See number 21)
23) SOMEONE HAS ALREADY TRACED MY ENTIRE FAMILY TREE. I JUST HAVE TO FIND
IT.
That's the tricky part-finding it! Then comes the fun of documenting it.
24) DOCUMENTATION IS ONLY FOR GENEALOGICAL GEEKS WHO GET CHEAP THRILLS BY
ASKING, "WHERE DID YOU FIND IT?" How will you ever compare three different
birth dates for Grandpa if you don't know where you obtained each date?
25) GENEALOGISTS ARE NUTS.
More likely they are truly focused on their research. However, one
correspondent told me that working on genealogy "beats spending all my free
time at a bar."
26) GENEALOGISTS ARE RUDE AT THE COURTHOUSE OR LIBRARY.
Genealogists are people and a few are rude. Just make certain
it's not you. No family historian wants to walk into the courthouse just
after the most obnoxious genealogist on the planet has left the building.
27) GENEALOGY IS BORING.
You must be kidding. I've learned a great deal about history,
culture, and myself researching my own family.
28) YOU OUGHT TO BE DONE WITH THAT FAMILY HISTORY BY NOW.
Well, I would except every time I find one ancestor I have two
more parents to learn about. [Ed. note: Genealogy is a terminal disease.]
29) THERE IS ONE BEST GENEALOGICAL SOFTWARE PACKAGE.
Most have their pros and cons. Pick one that works for you, keep
alert for new packages, but only change when you have good reason to. Time
spent upgrading and upgrading and constantly learning new packages can be
spent doing research.
30) YOU ARE COMPLETELY ADDICTED IF YOU SEARCH THE INGREDIENT LIST OF YOUR
BREAKFAST CEREAL FOR YOUR ANCESTRAL SURNAMES.
This is likely true, but I'm not admitting to this one in public!
31) GENEALOGY IS EXPENSIVE.
The documentation can be expensive. Many will share copies but
some will not. Spread it out over time if you don't have immediate resources.
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bob dylan
Does anyone have any information on this ellusive person. I have received a
ton of help from Bruce Cogan(Australia), but am still in search of this
person. I will be going to the Tuscarawas or Carrol County Courthouse to
see if I can find any documents on this person.
I had a women email that she mailed a request to chelsea ma's clerk
she asked forthe birthcertificate for james denning bn between 1878 and 1883.
the clerk wrote back which one we have 7
now seven different dennings named jim werent in a 7 different bars in
ireland scotland and england and all throw darts and hit chlesea ma by
accident. no someone came here a reletive[patrick] or some
town folk just people they knew and thy came person by person with chelsea
as there goal
so i would tend to thin collderry is strong in woburn ma and ill put cash on
yours and mine being tied
good luck
jim
:)
In a message dated 3/16/00 11:42:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, Smudf writes:
<< Hi! Thanks for answering my query. I honestly don't know about your Cogans
linking up with mine. I am sure that it is entirely possible, considering
that Sligo and Monaghan counties are fairly close together (Ireland isn't
that big anyway!) and you have similar names. I guess maybe that the name
Cogan is quite common over there? Byrne/Byrnes certainly is. Sheriden? I
don't know. All these Cogans could have immigrated together, some settled in
Mass and some went went to Ohio. I understand it happened a lot. I haven't
made any connections to Mass yet for this family. I need to research more to
see what I can find. Maria Mastin >>
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oh i forgot to mention i am doing all cogans that came thru mass ever
jim
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any of them came thru mass
jim
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let me ask you this are sheridan cogan marrages common lol in that part of
ireland
try this these are the people who started the woburn cogans[a ton of them]
PATRICK COGAN5 Mar 1811@COOLDERRY CO. MONAGHAN,IRELAND,d.,29 Jan 1893STONE MT
CALVARY CEMETARY WOBURN ,m.,ALICE27 Sep 1828COOLDERRY CO.MONAGHAN
IRELAND,DATE?,d.,30 Jan 1906STONE MT CALVARY CEMETARY WOBURN
JOSEPH7 Dec 1862@WOBURN MA
JOHN1862@IRELAND
JAMES@1856,WOBURN MA.
DELIA 1866 IRELAND
ANNIE 1854,IRELAND
and
BERNARD H.1861@WOBURN MA. who married MARY E. SHERIDEN1862,STONEHAM MA.-8 Jan
1882STONEHAM MA,1ST BOTH,REV. EDWARD P. BYRNES BOSTON MA.- dau of HUGH
SHERIDEN and bridget
i understand these people came with family and freinds in the area they
settled or imagrated to could these people be from same stocks as yours
i have the whole lines most anyways
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bob dylan
Hi list! My name is Maria Mastin and I'm researching the Cogan family who
origionally lived in Sligo county, Ireland. The parents were John Cogan and
Mary Sheridan who stayed in Ireland, but four of their children came to the
US and settled in Moulton Twp, Glynnwood, Auglaize County, Ohio. They were
Bridget Cogan b Feb 1818 who married Anthony O'Boyle; Patrick b. Mar 1822 who
married Sarah Monahan; John b. May 1826 and married Mary Gallagher; and
Thomas b. Dec 1833 and married Margaret Glynn. I have a lot of decendents of
these Cogans and would love to share with anyone researching them. I also
have info on related lines: Burke, Connaughton, Byrne, Hunt and others in
this area of Ohio. Thanks!
my comp was down
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