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Unknown

Unknown Report 6 Aug 2015 19:47

My Husband,Thomas Cowan recently found he probably has a sister. He was born in Edinburgh 1942 to Margaret. Name of sister unknown, but may be born between 1942 and 1945 , also in Edinburgh . Would like any info please.

Kay????

Kay???? Report 6 Aug 2015 20:31

Hi Wilma,,,,,It would be impossble to know full birth details from Scotland birth indexes as they dont give a maiden name agaisnt a birth unlike England /Wales ,although it can be narrowed down to areas,without buying all or any certificates that may or may not be any relation,it would prove costly as its £12 per issue of a certificate,,,,,,alone from 1942 to 1945 there are over 200 Cowan registered births.......

Has he tried Scotlands Birthlink (adoptions) to see if anyone is seeking contact with the same family as your husband.

malyon

malyon Report 6 Aug 2015 20:32

could this be margaret

Margaret Cowan Cunningham
Find A Grave Index
Name Margaret Cowan Cunningham
Maiden Name Cowan
Event Type Burial
Event Date 1969
Event Place Corstorphine, , City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Photograph Included Yes
Death Date 06 Sep 1969
Affiliate Record Identifier 116187237
Cemetery Corstorphine Hill Cemetery

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 7 Aug 2015 15:36

No, that Margaret was 90 when she died.

1969 CUNNINGHAM MARGARET SMITH
Other surname: COWAN
F 90 DALKEITH /MIDLOTHIAN 683/00 0070