James Cousins (1797 - 1886)

Born 27 Mar 1797 in Sedgwick, Hancock, District of Maine, Massachusetts, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Barbara Cousins — married 22 Apr 1823 in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States

Died 16 Feb 1886 at age 88 in Brooklin, Hancock, Maine, United States

Biography

James Cousins was born on Mar 27, 1797 in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States, son of Samuel Cousins (1759–1835) and Pamelia Orcutt (<1767–1852).

James married Barbara Cousins on Apr 22, 1823 in Sedgwick. Their known children were:

1. Martha Cousins (1820– )
2. Almira N Cousins (1825–1857)
3. Elizabeth C Cousins (~1829–1911)
4. James Cousins (~1831–1910)
5. Laura J Cousins (~1834–1920)
6. Phinias C Cousins (<1834–1894)
7. Keziah Cousins (1839–1858)

In 1850, James (53) was living with his wife, Barbara (46); their children, James (19), and Elizabeth Gray (22); his brother, James (52); and Household (Age), Phinehas Cousins (17), Hazia Cousins (11), Uriah Cousins (9), Lona J Cousins (5), and Chesley Gray (24).

In 1860, James (63) was living with his wife, Barbara (55); their children, James (28), Laura J (15), and James A (11); his siblings, and Hannah V (9); and Household (Age), Phinehas C Cousins (25), Uriah Cousins (19), and Armenia Cousins (15).

In 1870, James (73) was living with his wife, Barbra (66); their children, James A (21), and Laura J (24); and Household (Age).

In 1880, James Cousines (83), widowed father, was in the household of James Cousines Jr. (50) in Brooklin, Hancock, Maine, United States.

James died on Feb 16, 1886 in Brooklin, Hancock, aged 88. He was buried in Naskeag Cemetery, Brooklin, Hancock County, Maine.

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Household
• Hazia Cousins
• Uriah Cousins
• Armenia Cousins

Sources

See also:

• Birth: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 27756;
  FamilySearch Record: F4C4-DM6 (accessed 28 June 2023)
  James Cousins born in Mar 1797, son of Samuel Cousins & Parmelia, in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States.
• Birth of daughter Martha Cousins: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 1002590;
  FamilySearch Record: F449-12X (accessed 28 June 2023)
  Martha Cousins born to James Cousins on 19 Jan 1820 in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States.
• Marriage: "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12248;
  FamilySearch Record: F4NW-N4P (accessed 28 June 2023)
  James Cousins marriage to Barbary Cousins on 22 Apr 1823 in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States.
• Marriage: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921"
  citing Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm.
  FamilySearch Record: Q21S-9TXM (accessed 28 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BK-LWFC-9 Image number 00373
  James Cousins marriage to Barbary Cousins on 22 Apr 1823 in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States.
• Birth of daughter Almira Cousins: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 1002590;
  FamilySearch Record: F449-YD7 (accessed 28 June 2023)
  Almira Cousins born to James Cousins on 27 Sep 1825 in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States.
• 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
  citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  FamilySearch Record: M6JR-MMJ (accessed 28 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6749-J45 Image number 00307
  James Cousins (52) in Brooklin, Hancock, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
• 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
  citing Page: 82; Affiliate Publication Number: M653;
  FamilySearch Record: MDHK-X2Q (accessed 28 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBS3-F6P
  James Cousins (62) in Brooklin, Hancock, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
• 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
  citing Page: 10; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 33; FHL microfilm: 000552043; Record number: 2882;
  FamilySearch Record: M6DN-KZY (accessed 28 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6DSQ-VSZ Image number 00081
  James Cousins (75) head of household in Brooklin, Hancock, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
• 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
  citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .
  FamilySearch Record: MF3G-444 (accessed 28 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBJ-7F7 Image number 00477
  James Cousines (83), widowed father, in household of James Cousines Jr. (50) in Brooklin, Hancock, Maine, United States. Born in Maine, United States.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 03 January 2021), memorial page for James Cousins (unknown–16 Feb 1886), Find a Grave Memorial no. Find A Grave: Memorial #83010808, citing Naskeag Cemetery, Brooklin, Hancock County, Maine, USA ; Maintained by Dale & Patti (contributor 46937639)
• FamilySearch Person: K48L-2K1