Any Cowen Cowan, Cowing have any possible ancestors to Thomas Cowen? This is my paternal line and I'm stuck!

Thomas Cowen born around 1855-1860
married Rachel Lewis in Carlisle 1876
Children Margaret (Maggie)1879 all born in Carlisle
Annie 1884
John James (known as James) 1885/1916
Mary J 1891-1893
Thomas William 1898-1901

I wonder if there is anyone else researching these people, I'm constantly trying to find Thomas Cowen's birth details as he states in 1881 & 1891 he was born in Hexham, Northumberland then 1901 that he was born in Carlisle.

I've been searching both areas, bought certificates and found nothing to connect so far.
His marriage certificate says his fathers name was William and occupation a Carter that didn't help either as I couldn't find him and I was advised that not all fathers mentioned on the birth certificate are actually their fathers names, to hide illegetimacey etc.

COULD THIS BE THE FAMILY ON THE 1961 CENSUS,
LIVING IN THE REGISTRATION DISTRICT OF BERWICK.

William Cowen 44
Agnes Cowen 45

Jeremiah Cowen 16
John Cowen 14
Jane Cowen 11
Thomas Cowen 4

Thanks for this but I'm fairly sure it's not him as I find a Thomas Cowen born in Norham in 1891 as a Police Constable then married to Catherine later, these clash with my Thomas Cowen.
Much appreciated though.

Hi...My Grandfather was John Thomas Cowens, born in West Aukland ,Durham. Married Hannah Maria Dixon, had 4 Children. After she died married again to Esther Liddell had a further 7/8 children. Died at Rowlands Gill ,Durham. My mother was Hannah Maria ,Married George Southwell in 1923.
Hope this is some help.
Regards ,
Tom Southwell