1844 Born Ireland
1872 marries Hannah McDonnell
1873 has son william Cosbey
1876 has daughter Elizabeth Cosbey
1877 has daughter Hannah Cosbey
1880 has daughter John Cosbey
1886 has daughter Liz Cosbey
1889 has daughter Isabella Cosbey
1901 lives 34 Strathblane Road
Occupation: Cotton Yarn Dyer