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“History of York, Maine,” written by Charles Edward Banks, is a comprehensive history of the York area. It was published in two volumes. .

Eleven families of Gowens were listed in Maine in the 1790 census, according to "Heads of Families, Maine, 1790." All of them were located in York County. The 61 individuals living in these eleven households were the en-tire Gowen population living in Maine in 1790.

Ada A. Gowen was married to George W. Pray on September 7, 1908 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to George W. Pray and Ada A. Gowen Pray are unknown.

Alice M. Gowen was married to Judson F. Carter January 20, 1994 (1894?) in Saco according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Judson F. Carter and Alice M. Gowen Carter are unknown.

Amy E. Gowen was maaried to Edward J. Turner June 29, 1912 in Springvale according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Edward J. Turner and Amy E. Gowen Turner are unknown.

Annie J. Gowen was married to Edward E. Freeman January 12, 1996 (1896?) in York according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Edward E. Freeman and Annie J. Gowen Freeman are unknown.

Arline M. Gowen was married to Herbert E. Fulton October 22, 1932 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Herbert E. Fulton and Arline M. Gowen Fulton are unkown.

Benjamin H. Gowen was married to Ada S. Littlefield Gowen October 21, 1922 in Portland according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Bernice C. Gowen was married to Frank E. Guptill December 26, 1910 in Biddeford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Frank E. Guptill and Bernice C. Gowen Guptill are unknown.

Betty A. Gowen was married to William L. Wood April 1, 1950 in Kittery according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to William L. Wood and Betty A. Gowen Wood are unknown.

Carroll E. Gowen was married to Alice T. Winn Gowen September 25, 1948 in Wells according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Chester W. Gowen was married to Idelle I. Wakefield Gowen October 26, 1903 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Cida Gowen was married to Wilbur Jefferson June 14, 1925 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Wilbur Jefferson and Cida Gowen Jefferson are unknown.

Dana I. Gowen was married to Gertrude E. Mosley Gowen December 25, 1909 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Doris Gowen was married to Carroll M. Burbank May 4, 1932 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Carroll M. Burbank and Doris Gowen Burbank are unknown.

Doris E. Gowen was married to Allan P. Cooke September 3, 1930 in Wells according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Allan P. Cooke and Doris E. Gowen Cooke are unkown.

Edgar B. Gowen was married to Cora M. Webber January 7, 1992 [1892?] in Kennebunk according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Eleanor G. Gowen was married to Alden G. Jacobs June 24, 1941 in Kennebunkport according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Alden G. Jacobs and Eleanor G. Gowen Jacobs are unkown.

Erin S. Gowen was married to Gertrude B. Adams December 27, 1922 in Biddeford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Erwin R. Gowen was married to Elizabeth G. Tait June 10, 1913 in Biddeford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Erwin R. Gowen and Elizabeth G. Tait Gowen are unknown.

Ethel Gowen was married to Henry W. Perkins June 16, 1903 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Henry W. Perkins and Ethel Gowen Perkins are unknown.

Ethel M. Gowen was married to George Wentworth August 20, 1909 in Biddeford County according to “Maine Marri-age Records, 1892-1965.”

Ethel M. Gowen of Springvale was married November 29, 1924 to Ray N. Greene of Sanford, Maine, according to York County marriage records.

Eva M. Gowen of Sanford was married December 25, 1906 to Elmer C. Butler of Springvale, according to York County marriage records.

Evelyn E. Gowen of Lewiston, Maine was married Feb-ruary 21, 1953 to George H. Stevenson, also of Lewiston, according to York County marriage records.

Frances L. Gowen of Sanford was married August 27, 1949 to Marcus M. Curry of White Plains, New York, according to York County marriage records.

Frank C. Gowen was married to Sadie Hanscom in Bidde-ford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Frank C. Gowen and Sadie Hans-com Gowen are unknown.

Frank F. Gowen was married to Martha Moutlon Decem-ber 23, 1897 in Springvale according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Frank F. Gowen and Martha Moutlon Gowen are unknown.

Frank M. Gowen married Anna M. Doba February 12, 1900 in Portland Maine according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Frank M. Gowen was married to Maud M. Anderson July 9, 1920 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Rec-ords, 1892-1965.”

Fred G. Gowen was married to Glenna M. Hobbs July 22, 1933 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Fred L. Gowen was married to Barbara L. Richardson July 1, 1916 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Rec-ords, 1892-1965.”

Fred L. Gowen, Jr. was married to Edna L. Waterman June 6, 1942 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Rec-ords, 1892-1965.”

Fred W. Gowen was married to Edna M. Nye November 20, 1920 in Portland according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Genevieve W. Gowen of Biddeford was married October 2, 1917 to David E. Grindle of Saco, according to York County marriage records.

Gertrude W. Gowen of Sanford was married June 9, 1903 to Elmer M. Allen, according to York County marriage records.

Gladys F. Gowen was married August 9, 1962 to Albert H. Coffin, according to York County Marriage Certificate No. 4841.

Gladys L. Gowen of Brunswick, Maine was married December 25, 1925 to Ralph W. Kincaid, also of Brunswick, according to York County marriage records.

Glenn W. Gowen was married to Gertrude E. Carlisle March 7, 1945 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Glenn W. Gowen and Gertrude E. Carlisle Gowen are unknown.

Grace Gowen of Harmony, Maine was married July 14, 1939 to Franklin K. Hurd, also of Harmony, according to York County marriage records.

Grace G. Gowen of Wells, Maine was married July 7, 1997 to Myron W. Stickney of Brownville, Maine, according to York County marriage records.

Guy F. Gowen was married to Patricia A. Smith October 7, 1951 in Portland according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Guy F. Gowen and Patricia A. Smith Gown are unknown.

H. P. Gowen was married to Dorothy M. Kelly October 8, 1934 in Saco according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to H. P. Gowen and Dorothy M. Kelly Gowen are unknown.

H. V. Gowen was married to Gladys Hilton December 26, 1926 in Wells according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” This marriage is also listed as H. V. Gowen being wedded to Gladys Cady. Children born to H. V. Gowen, Gladys Hilton Gowen and Gladys Cady Gowen are unknown.

Harriet M. Gowen of Woolwich, Maine was married No-vember 19, 1903 to Jordan C. Wright, also of Woolwich

Harry W. Gowen was married to Ethel G. Day October 10, 1911 in Biddeford according to “Maine Marriage Rec-ords, 1892-1965.”

Harry W. Gowen was married to Bessie M. Wilson Sep-tember 29, 1927 in Springvale according to “Maine Mar-riage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Harry W. Gowen, Ethel G. Day Gowen and Bessie M. Wilson Gow-en are unknown.

Hazel L. Gowen of Saco, Maine was married November 5, 1930 to Thomas G. Cooper, also of Saco, according to York County marriage records.

Hazel R. Gowen of Biddeford, Maine was married September 21, 1903 to Walter J. McCarn, also of Biddeford, according to York County marriage records.

Helen Gowen of Wilton, Maine was married December 21, 1939 to Fred M. Shelby, also of Wilton, according to York County marriage records.

Helen A. Gowen of Sanford, Maine was married December 1, 1934 to Ernest E. Barney, also of Biddeford, according to York County marriage records.

Henry J. Gowen was married to Isabelle Woodman June 18, 1925 in Westbrook according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children bon to Harry J. Gowen and Isabelle Woodman Gowen are unknown.

Howard P. Gowen was married to Rosilda Mitchell February 3, 1949 in Saco according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Howard P. Gowen and Rosilda Mitchell Gowen are unknown.

Ida A. Gowen of Orland Maine was married December 24, 1939 to Donald E. Preble of Bucksport, Maine, according to York County marriage records. Ida A. Gowen of Orland, Maine was married July 10, 1948 to Lester McPhail, according to York County marriage records.

Ida E. Gowen of Bath, Maine was married October 20, 1917 to George F. Crowe, also of Bath, according to York County marriage records.

Ida E. Gowen of Bath, Maine was married January 12, 1993 to Dura Austin, also of Bath, according to York marriage records.

James Gowen and his wife, Mary Brackett Gowen were residents of Shapleigh in 1812 when a son was born.

William M. Gowen, son of James Gowen and Mary Brack-ett Gowen, was born in Shapleigh March 17, 1812. He was married March 4, 1839 at Sanford to Rebecca Ricker Merrifield, daughter of Jacob Merrifield and Lucy Ricker Merrifield. She was born in Sanford February 15, 1816.

William M. Gowen died February 25, 1845, and Rebecca Ricker Merrifield Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in 1860 census of York County at Sanford:

Rebecca Ricker Merrifield Gowen was remarried in Sanford to John Carroll December 5, 1866. She died January 27, 1892 in Springvale “at the home of her son,” according to the “Springvale Advocate” of January 29, 1892.

Franklin A. Gowen, son of William M. Gowen and Rebecca Ricker Merrifield Gowen, was born June 18, 1841. He died October 15, 1859 and was buried in Riverside Cemetery.

James Willie Gowen, son of William M. Gowen and Rebecca Ricker Merrifield Gowen, was born July 6, 1843. He died May 17, 1844 and was buried in Riverside Cemetery.

William J. M. Gowen, son of William M. Gowen and Rebecca Ricker Merrifield Gowen, was born June 1, 1845 at Spring-vale.

William J. M. Gowen enlisted as a private in Company H, Second Maine Cavalry Regiment in January 1864 at Augusta, Maine. They were transported from Augusta to Portland for the purpose of embarking on transports for New Orleans, La.

Upon arrival, the regiment was ordered to proceed to Alexandria, Louisiana where they arrived on April 21, 1964. It was immediately thrown into the battles as part of the 3d Cavalry Brigade. The Second Regiment participa-ted in the engagements at Cherryville Cross Roads, Marks-ville, Avoyelles Prarie and Yellow Bayou.

On August 9, 1864, the regiment embarked at New Orleans for Pensacola, Florida, arriving on the 11th, and encamped near Barrancas.

The regiment was employed in the Battle of Marianna, Georgia in September and the Battle of Pollard, Alabama in De-cember. During the year, the regiment lost by deaths one officer and 278 enlisted men.

On the 23d of February, 1865, Lt. Col. Spurling, with 300 men, attacked the enemy in considerable force at Milton, Florida, and after a sharp encounter, completely routed them.

On March 19, 1865, the regiment joined Gen. Steele’s command, concentrated at Pensacola, preparatory to the movement which resulted in the capture of Mobile, Alabama and the op-ening of the State of Alabama to the advance of Federal Troops.

After the fall of Mobile, a detachment of the regiment was assigned to the 16th Army Corps, being the only Cavalry with that body of 30,000 men. The detachment served during the long march of nearly 200 miles to the city of Montgomery, Alabama. In August 1865, the detachment was ordered to return to Florida, and rejoined the regiment at Barrancas.

The regiment was then broken up and small detachments were stationed at various points throughout Western Florida to pre-serve harmony, and to suppress any insurrectionary move-ments that might take place.

By the 1st of December, the entire regiment was concentrated at Barrancas, and mustered out of the U. S. service on Decem-ber 6.

Twenty-five commissioned officers and about 116 enlisted men were mustered out and discharged in Florida, to become residents of the South, making oath of their intention to remain there.

Pvt. William J. M. Gowen with the remainder of the regiment, comprising 14 officers and 500 enlisted men, embarked De-cember 8, 1865 for Augusta where they were paid and finally discharged on December 21.

He was mentioned in “Leading Citizens of York County, Maine” published in 1896 in Boston by Biographical Review Publishing Company:

“William J. M. Gowen, one of Springvale’s best known residents and a veteran of the Civil War, was born in Springvale [a part of Sanford] June 1, 1845, son of Wil-liam M. Gowen and Rebecca Merrifield Gowen. His grandparents and great-grandparents were residents of Shapleigh. His grandfather, James Gowen, was occupied in shoemaking and farming in Shapleigh for the greater part of his life. William M. Gowen, son of James Gowen who was born in Shapleigh, made shoes there for many years before he finally moved to Springvale where he con-ducted a custom boot and shoe business during the last years of his life, dying in 1845. His widow, Rebecca who was a native of Sanford, married John Carroll. She died in 1892. Mr. Carroll is also deceased.

William J. M. Gowen, at the age of three years, was taken charge by his uncle, James Jackson of Rochester, New Hampshire. He remained there until he was eight years old, then returned to Springvale where he attended school for the greater part of the ensuing nine years. After com-pleting his studies, he served an apprenticeship at the ma-chinist trade in Biddeford.

In 1864 he enlisted as a private in Company H, Second Maine Cavalry Regiment. The regiment, which was as-signed to the Department of the Gulf under Gen. Canby, was stationed at New Orleans and at Pensacola until the fall of 1865 when William was mustered out.

Returning to Biddeford, he worked for some time at the machinist trade, then afterward removed to Biddeford where he has since been engaged in shoemaking and is now employed by the firm of William Usher & Sons.

He has been prominent in all movements designed to pro-mote the industrial development of the town. In politics he acts with the Peoples Party and has always supported the candidates whom he considered most capable of guarding and forwarding the best interests of the public in both State and National issues.

In 1867, William J. M. Gowen wedded Nellie Morrison, daughter of Abram Morrison and Isabella Morrison, late of Sanford. He is a Free Will Baptist; a member of Spring-vale Lodge No. 190, A.F. & A.M. and of Ruth Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. He is also a popular comrade of Franklin Willard Post No. 70, Grand Army of the Repub-lic, having been one of the founders and served it as Post Commander and in other capacities.”

He was married February 9, 1867 to Ellen G. Morrison of Sanford. William J. M. Gowen died December 14, 1919 at Kennebunk and was burried in Riverside Cemetery.

John Gowen was married to Laura E. Flint November 30, 1904 in Portland according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

John A. Gowen was married to Mary G. Hilton October 27, 1923 in Wells according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

John E. Gowen was married to Alice Kerwin October 23, 1900 in Biddeford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to John E. Gowen and Alice Kerwin Gowen are unknown.

John H. Gowen was married to Virginia C. Sargent Gowen April 30, 1955 in Portlnand according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Lewis A. Gowen was married to Ruth E. Fernald March 6, 1926 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Lewis A. Gowen and Ruth E. Fernald Gowen are unknown.

Lloyd E. Gowen was married to Clara Duro June 17, 1942 in Sprinvale according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Mrs. Mary Gowen of Waterloo, Maine was married to Joseph Bean September 30, 1847 of the same place, according to York County marriage records.

Norman E. Gowen was married to Annie E. Wentworth Sep-tember 20, 1942 in Wells according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Norman E. Gowen and Annie E. Wentworth Gowen are unknown.

Roland B. Gowen was married to Thelma Cobb [also listed as Thelma Horne] September 22, 1937 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Roland B. Gowen, Thelma Cobb Gowen or Thelma Horne Gowen are unknown.

Roy E. Gowen was married to Florence M. O’Hara July 11, 1914 in Springvale according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Roy E. Gowen was married to Barbara M. Cheney in Sanford July 5, 1937.according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965. The marriage is also listed as Roy E. Gowen being wed to a Barbara M. Shaffer on June 5, 1937.

Ullie E. Gowen was married to Ethel E. Harmon May 4, 1922 in Sandford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” The marriage is also listed as Ullie E. Gowen being wed to Ethel E. Storer on May 4, 1922.

Vernon E. Gowen was married to Isabelle T. Lewis August 22, 1936 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Wallace E. Gowen was married to Elmira Burbank November 22, 1911 in Alfred according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Walter L. Gowen was married to Evelyn Lambert September 22, 1947 in Portland according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Walter L. Gowen was married to Mary A. Moore October 19, 1953 in Portland according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to Walter L. Gowen and Mary A. Moore Gowen are unknown.

Walter W. Gowen was married to Eva Bucklin August 8, 1955 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” The marriage is also listed as Walter W. Gowen being wed to Eva Willey on August 8, 1955.

Wilfred C. Gowen was married to Frances C. Libbey Gowen August 15, 1942 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.”

Aaron Gowen, Jr. was married to Miss Mary Smith on June 3, 1832. Both were from Waterborough. Of Aaron Gowen, Jr. and Mary Smith Gowen nothing more is known.

Abbie M. Gowen, who was born in 1837 and died in 1922, was married to Joseph M. Goodwin in 1857, according to her Wells tombstone inscription.

Agatine Gowen who was born in Portland in 1841 was mar-ried about 1860 to Frederick J. Lamson, according to "Bio-graphical Sketches" by Bouley. Two children were born to Fredrick J. Lamson and Agatine Gowen Lamson. One was Harris Lamson who was born in 1902 at Everette, Massach-usetts. He was graduated from Harvard University in 1924. He was employed by Sawyer Lumber Company in Worches-ter, Massachusetts in 1934 and was a vice president of that firm in 1943. He was shown to be a Mason and a member of the First Unitarian Church of Worchester. About 1930 he was married to Lesa Hillard of Ottawa, Canada. Two children were born to this union. Charlotte Ann Lamson was born in 1931. She was married to Thomas Clarke of Manhasset, Long Island, New York. In 1953 Thomas Clarke and Charlotte Lamson Clarke lived in Upper Montclair, New Jersey. They are the parents of Frederick Lamson Clarke.

Albert S. Gowen, a picker maker, boarded at 29 do. Saco, Maine in 1890 and 1891 according to York County directories.

Alpheus Gowen, Lyman, Maine, served in the War of 1812 in Capt. James Ayers' company of Massachusetts militia, according to "War of 1812 Pensioners" by Virgil D. White. He was married to Mary Noble of Wells, December 19, 1816 at Wells. Mary Noble Gowen was born in 1787. Alpheus Gowen died at Lyman May 18, 1849. Mary Noble Gowen was the recipient of Bounty Land Warrants in 1850 and 1855 while a resident of Lyman. Mary Noble Gowen drew Wid-ow's Pension No. WC-15886 until her death January 14, 1879 at Kennebunk, Maine.

Ann Gowen was married about 1765 to Col. Joseph Hubbard. She died August 18, 1792, according to "History of York County, Maine."

Alice M. Gowen of Saco, Maine was married January 20, 1894 to Judson F. Carter, also of Saco, according to Maine BVS records.

Annie J. Gowen of York, Maine was married January 12, 1896 to Edward E. Freeman, also of York, according to Maine BVS records.

B. Gowen, age 25, and John Gowen, age 23, goldminers in California in 1850 were shown in the 1850 census to have been born in Maine.

B. Frank Gowen and his wife, Ruth Seavey Gowen, daughter of Daniel Seavey and Ruth Warren Seavey, was residents of Springvale, Maine in 1896, according to “Biographical Review of Leading Citizens of York County, Maine” published in that year.

Benjamin F. Gowen was married July 5, 1875 to Sarah Hayes and lived in Waterloo, Maine, according to "John Hayes of Dover, New Hampshire" by Catharine F. Richmond. Sarah Hayes Gowen was born September 13, 1839 and died March 18, 1880. She was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Limerick, Maine.

Corp. Benjamin H. Gowen was 28 years old when he enlisted in the National Guard June 29, 1917 at Portland, Maine, his place of residence. He was born in Wells in 1889. He went overseas on September 4, 1918 and remained in France until July 8, 1919, seeing action in the Meuse-Argonne sector. He was discharged August 1, 1919.

Benjamin H. Gowen, purchasing agent, and his wife Ada L. Gowen, a secretary, lived at 621 Sawyer, South Portland, Maine, according to the 1961 city directory of Portland. Also living at this address, according to the directory was John H. Gowen and his wife, Virginia Gowen.

Betsy B. Gowen boarded at 8 Gray avenue Saco, Maine in 1890 and 1891 according to York County directories.

Blanche Gowen of Clinton, Maine was married August 8, 1895 to John H. Jacobs of Pittsfield, Maine, according to Maine BVS records.

Bradford Gowen of Maine wrote Oma Mullins of Bedford County, Tennessee about 1970 seeking Gowen family research information.

Charles A. Gowen, a farmer, boarded in a house on Old Alfred Road Biddeford, Maine in 1890 to 1891 according to Biddeford city directories.

Charles E. Gowen was born October 26, 1832 and died March 23, 1927, according to his tombstone in the cemetery at Wells. His wife, Elizabeth F. Gowen, buried alongside him, was born July 4, 1838 and died May 2, 1915.

Charles Winfield Gowen was born in Sanford, Maine about 1858. He was married November 20, 1880 to Susan Luella Ridley of Dover, New Hampshire. She was born there No-vember 18, 1863, according to Vickie Gowen, a descendant of Belleville, Illinois.

She died December 3, 1913 at Springvale, Maine. He died September 17, 1938 in Sanford.

Eleven children born to Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen include:

Dana Gowen, son of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Lu-ella Ridley Gowen, was born in Sanford September 24, 1881. He was married about 1904 to Gertrude Morseley.

Charles Winfield “Chester” Gowen, son of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born in Sanford June 13, 1883, according to Theresa Gowen Snow, a descend-ant. He was married October 26, 1903 in Sanford to Idelle Lillian Wakefield who was born in 1886 in Hollis, Maine. He died May 2, 1957 in Sanford and she died August 29, 1958.

Children born to Charles “Chester” Winfield Gowen and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen include:

Wilfred Chester Gowen, son of Charles “Chester” Winfield Gowen and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born Sep-tember 2, 1904. He was married about 1927 to Frances C. Libbey. He died in January 1986 in Springvale, Maine.

Earl Edward Gowen, son of Charles “Chester” Winfield Gow-en and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born May 13, 1906 in Sanford. He was married about 1930 to Madeline Roma. He died September 28, 1992. He was a schoolteacher. After retirement from teaching, he did extensive research into the history of the Gowen family. No children were born to Earl Edward Gowen and Madeline Roma Gowen.

Vernor Elwyn Gowen, son of Charles “Chester” Winfield Gowen and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born in San-ford April 25, 1908, according to a granddaughter, Theresa Gowen Snow. He was married there August 22, 1936 to Isa-belle Theresa Lewis who was born July 14, 1911 in Milli-nocket, Maine. Following a divorce, Vernon Elwyn Gowen was remarried Darlene Mae Marcum of Tillamook, Oregon in December 1967.

Vernor Elwyn Gowen died September 1, 1983 in Indepen-dence, Oregon. She died October 9, 1991 in Salem, Oregon.

Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr, son of Vernor Elwyn Gowen and Isabelle Theresa Lewis Gowen, was born April 10, 1939. He was married June 18, 1960 to Irene Jester in Stephens, Wash-ington, according to Theresa Gowen Snow. Irene Jester was born in Nevada, Missouri December 11, 1942. Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr. was remarried to Darlene Mae Marcum December 22, 1967.

Theresa Michelle Gowen, daughter of Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr. and Irene Jester Gowen, was born in Salem, Oregon Febru-ary 13, 1962. She was married to Eugene Joseph Snow, Jr. July 18, 1987 in Ellsworth, Maine. In 1986 and in 1997 they lived in Henderson, Nevada.

Vernor Elwyn Gowen III, son of Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr. and Irene Jester Gowen, was born June 6, 1963 in Seattle, Washington. He was married April 9, 1995 in Spokane, Washington to Mrs. Vicki Binger Anderson Slawter.

Chester Winfield Gowen III, son of Vernon Elwyn Gowen, Jr. and Darlene Mae Marcum Gowen, was born July 13, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas.

Cynthia Wynn Gowen, son of Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr, was born April 9, 1973 in Pordono, Italy.

Chester Winfield Gowen, son of Vernor Elwyn Gowen and Theresa Lewis Gowen, was born April 11, 1940 in Sanford. He was married about 1963 in Independence, Oregon to Max-ine Weslow. He died February 22, 1968 in Portland, Oregon.

Harold Kenneth Gowen, son of Charles “Chester” Winfield Gowan and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born in Sanford December 23, 1909. He died October 2, 1910.

Arlene Mae Gowen, daughter of Charles “Chester” Winfield Gowan and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born in Sanford January 15, 1911. She was married about 1920 to Herbert Edward Fulton. One daughter was born to them:

Fred Greenleaf Gowen, son of Charles “Chester” Winfield Gowan and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born in Sanford February 28, 1912. He was married about 1935 to Glenna Manola Hobbs. No children were born to Fred Greenleaf Gowen and Glenna Manola Hobbs Gowen.

Roland Burton Gowen, son of Charles “Chester” Winfield Gowan and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born in Sanford January 3, 1915. He was married about 1928 to Thelma Mae Cobb.

Rita Marion Gowen, daughter of Charles “Chester” Winfield Gowan and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born in Sanford October 3, 1917. She died the same day.

Vernor Elwyn Gowen, son of Chester Winfield Gowen and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born April 25, 1908, ac-cording to a granddaughter, Theresa Gowen Snow. He was married there August 22, 1936 to Isabelle Theresa Lewis who was born July 14, 1911 in Millinocket, Maine. Following a divorce, Vernon Elwyn Gowen was remarried Darlene Mae Marcum of Tillamook, Oregon in December 1967.

Vernor Elwyn Gowen died September 1, 1983 in Indepen-dence, Oregon. She died October 9, 1991 in Salem, Oregon.

Theresa Michelle Gowen, daughter of Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr. and Irene Jester Gowen, was born in Salem, Oregon Febru-ary 13, 1962. She was married to Eugene Snow, Jr. July 18, 1987 in Ellsworth, Maine. In 1986 and in 1997 they lived in Henderson, Nevada.

Vernor Elwyn Gowen III, son of Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr. and Irene Jester Gowen, was born June 6, 1963 in Seattle, Washington.

Chester Winfield Gowen III, son of Vernon Elwyn Gowen, Jr. and Darlene Mae Marcum Gowen, was born July 13, 1968 in Wichita, Kansas.

Cynthia Wynn Gowen, son of Vernor Elwyn Gowen, Jr, was born April 9, 1973 in Pordono, Italy.

A child, name unknown, was born to Chester Winfield Gowen and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen about 1909 and died in infancy.

Arlene Mae Gowen, daughter of Chester Winfield Gowen and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born January 15, 1911 in Sanford.

Fred Greenleaf Gowen, son of Chester Winfield Gowen and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born February 28, 1912 in Sanford. He died there October 17, 1993.

Roland Burton Gowen, son of Chester Winfield Gowen and Idelle Lillian Wakefield Gowen, was born January 3, 1915 in Sanford, Maine. He was married about 1946 to Mrs Thelma Mae Cobb Horne, perhaps as his second wife. She, the mother of seven, was perhaps in her third marriage.

Roland Burton Gowen died in Florida about 1984. Thelma Mae Cobb Horne Gowen died there in January 1986.

Eva Gowen, daughter of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born August 12, 1885. She was married about 1903 to Elmer Butler.

Ada Gowen, daughter of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born June 24, 1887. She was married about 1905 to George William Pray.

Roy E. Gowen, son of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born January 27, 1889. He was married about 1913 to Florence M. Richmond who was born about 1896.

Maude Gowen, daughter of Charles Winfield Gowen and Su-san Luella Ridley Gowen, was born October 4, 1891. She was married about 1910 to John Wilkinson.

Amy Etta Gowen, twin daughter of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born January 14, 1894. She was married about 1911 to Edwin Turner. One daughter was born to them:

Cynthia Elta Gowen, twin daughter of Charles Winfield Gow-en and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born January 14, 1894. It is believed that she remained unmarried.

Ruby Gowen, daughter of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born about 1896. She was married about 1913 to Asa Low. Children born to them are unknown.

Ora Gowen, daughter of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born February 13, 1898. She was married about 1915 to James Melvin Westcott.

Charles Greenleaf Gowen, Jr, son of Charles Winfield Gowen and Susan Luella Ridley Gowen, was born November 7, 1900. He was married about 1923 to Amelia Grondin.

David Gowen was married in Berwick April 9, 1781 to Johan-na Gubtail, according to "Old Kittery and Her Families" by Everett S. Stackpole. Children born to David Gowen and Jo-hanna Gubtail Gowen are unknown.

David Gowen, who lived in Shapleigh, Maine, joined some neighbors in signing a petition on May 20, 1788 addressed to the General Court requesting a new survey be made of their land to ward off encroachment by other citizens who held conflicting titles, according to "Documentary History of Maine, Baxter Manuscript," published by Maine Historical Society.

The household of David Gowen, unidentified, was enumerated in York County as "one male over 16, two males under and two females," page 68 of the 1790 census.

Miss Draxey Gowen [marriage intent showed "Dracksy"] was married to Daniel Clark of Berwick, Maine December 22, 1814 by Daniel Wood, J.P, according to "Vital Records of Lebanon, Maine."

Edwin A. Gowen, a music teacher in the Savings Bank building located at 184 Main, boarded at 15 Hooper Biddeford, Maine in 1890 to 1891 according to Biddeford city directories.

Elizabeth S. Gowen was married to Ham W. Murrey on March 2, 1852 at Shapleigh, Maine.

Miss Emma A. Gowen boarded at 8 Gray avenue Saco, Maine in 1890 and 1891 according to York County directories.

Erasmus K. Gowen, born in 1751 was a revolutionary pensioner of Brunswick, Maine. At age 82, he was married September 28, 1833 to Miss Theresa W. Sweeney, age 22, in Montville, Maine, according to "Family Pioneer & Juvenile Key." Of Erasmus G. Gowen and Theresa W. Sweeney nothing more is known.

Erwin R. Gowen, was born in Biddeford, May 26, 1889. He was shown as a resident of Biddeford when he enlisted in the U. S. Army on August 13, 1918 in York County. He was discharged November 27, 1918.

Erwin R. Gowen husband of Elizabeth Gowen, lived in Saco, Maine in 1961, according to the Portland, Maine city directory. He was a traveling salesman.

Capt. Erwin S. Gowen, possibly father of the above, served in the First Maine Infantry during the Spanish-American War from April 21, 1898 until 1903.

Erwin S. Gowen worked as a horseshoer located at 9 Washington, and boarded at 31 South Biddeford, Maine in 1890 to 1891 according to Biddeford city directories.

Ezekiel Gowen of Kittery and Abigail Webber of York posted an "Intent of Marriage" September 6, 1771. Later the household of Ezekiel Gowen was enumerated in the 1790 census of Sanford, Maine in York County:

Fred Gowen, a laborer, boarded at Mechanic, n. Scammon Saco, Maine in 1890 and 1891 according to York County directories.

Fred Leighton Gowen, Jr. was born in 1920 in Maine of parents unknown. In 1944 during World War II he was stationed at Pyote Army Air Field in Reeves County, Texas. Prior to that time he was married to Edna Lealda Waterman, who was born in Maine in 1915.

Children born to Fred Lieghton Gowen, Jr. and Edna Lealda Waterman Gowen include:

Barbara Joanne Gowen, daughter of Fred Leighton Gowen, Jr. and Edna Lealda Waterman Gowen, was born September 28, 1944 in Monahans, Texas, while her father was stationed at Pyote Army Air Field, according to Ward County Texas Birth Book 7, page 181.

Freeman Gowen, a salesman, boarded at 26 High Saco, Maine in 1890 and 1891 according to York County death records.

Daniel McCrellis Gowen was married about 1845 to Roxanna Goodwin. In 1848 they lived at Sanford, Maine in York, County. He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of York County. Children born to Daniel Mc-Crellis Gowen and Roxanna Goodwin Gowen include:

George Franklin Gowen, son of Daniel McCrellis Gowen and Roxanna Goodwin Gowen, was born in Sanford February 16, 1848. He was enumerated in the 1850 census as a two-year-old. He filed a marriage intent April 21, 1872 with Annie M. Littlefield. They were married there June 6, 1872. She was born December 26, 1851 to Joshua Littlefield and Mary Littlefield.

She died there October 22, 1877 and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery. He was remarried there June 19, 1887 to Elzinah E. Studley who was born April 1, 1867. George Franklin Gowen died January 7, 1908, according to his obituary in the “Sanford Tribune” at the age of “59 years, 10 months and 22 days” and was buried in Oakley Cemetery. “He was survived by his widow, son Ernest; sisters, Mary Gowen Gerry, Orinda Gowen Gerry and Mrs. Lavona Gowen Allen; brothers, William F. Gowen, Horace P. Gowen and Irving D. Gowen.”

Elzinah E. Studley Gowen died May 5, 1938 and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery in Lot 502 with her husband and his first wife.

Ernest Littlefield Gowen, son of George Franklin Gowen and Annie M. Littlefield Gowen, was born January 13, 1873 in Sanford. He was married April 16, 1891 to Georgia May Hale of Lincoln, Maine in Penobscot County. She, the daughter of George Washington Hale, was born January 1, 1869. She died February 1, 1951 and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery at San-ford.

He was remarried about 1920 to Mary Elizabeth Pennie, who was born July 6, 1900 to Frank C. Pennie and M. E. Pennie in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Ernest Littlefield Gowen died January 19, 1962 at Brockton, Massachusetts in Plymouth County and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery at Sanford. Mary Elizabeth Pennie Gowen died No-vember 20, 1984 at Dorchester, Massachusetts and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery.

Children born to Ernest Littlefield Gowen and Mary Elizabeth Pennie Gowen include:

Anne Frances Gowen, daughter of Ernest Littlefield Gowen and Georgia May Hale Gowen, was born June 1, 1892 at San-ford. She was married May 20, 1961 to Hollon Davis. She died August 6, 1978.

Elwyn George Gowen, son of Ernest Littlefield Gowen and Georgia May Hale Gowen, was born June 19, 1895. He was married October 16, 1935 to Annette Goodwin. He died De-cember 28, 1954 at Sanford and was buried in Oakdale Ceme-tery. Children born to Elwyn George Gowen and Annette Goodwin Gowen are unknown.

Wilton Hale Gowen, son of Ernest Littlefield Gowen and Georgia May Hale Gowen, was born September 30, 1898 at Sanford. He was married August 25, 1919 to Augusta Louise Frost of Springvale, Maine. Children born to Wilton Hale Gowen and Augusta Louise Frost Gowen are unknown.

Ernest Littlefield Gowen, Jr, son of Ernest Littlefield Gowen and Mary Elizabeth Pennie Gowen, was born October 14, 1921 at Malden, Massachusetts in Middlesex County. He was married June 21, 1947 to Sonja Eivor Larson of Dorchester, Massachusetts. He was remarried in 1984 to Joan Damon.

His obituary was published in the August 28, 1996 edition of “The Patriot-Ledger” of Quincy, Massachusetts:

“Ernest Littlefield Gowen Jr., 74, of Plymouth, the recreational director at the Newfield House nursing home, died Sunday at home. Mr. Gowen was the former recreational director for the City of Boston, Cohasset and Duxbury. He was a life member of the state park and recreational association.

Mr. Gowen was born in Malden, was a 1939 graduate of Boston English High School and attended Northeastern University for two years. He served in the U.S. Army for more than three years.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Damon Gowen; two daughters, Linda Gowen Bratton and Janet Gowen, both of Tewksbury, Massachusetts; a brother, George Franklin Gowen of Brockton; and a grandchild.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mayflower Cemetery, Duxbury, Massachusetts.”

Children born to Ernest Littlefield Gowen, Jr, Sonja Eivor Larson Gowen and Joan Damon Gowen include:

Linda Gowen, daughter of Ernest Littlefield Gowen, Jr. and Sonja Eivor Larson Gowen, was born about 1950. She was married about 1972, husband’s name Bratton. In 1996 she lived in Tewkesbury, Massachusetts.

Janet Gowen, daughter of Ernest Littlefield Gowen, Jr. and Sonja Eivor Larson Gowen, was born about 1954. In 1996 she lived in Tewkesbury.

George Franklin Gowen II, son of Ernest Littlefield Gowen and Mary Elizabeth Pennie Gowen, was born October 13, 1923 at Malden. He was married August 12, 1947 to G. Jean Goodwin of Milton, Massachusetts. She was born November 29, 1928 in Quincy, Massachusetts to Louis R. Goodwin and Velma L. Boivin Goodwin.

In 1948 George Franklin Gowen II and G. Jean Goodwin Gowen lived in Quincy, and in 1950 they lived at Brockton, Massachusetts.

He, a retired American Airlines sales agent, died October 12, 1997, according to his obituary in the October 16, 1997 edition of the "Boston Globe."

His obituary was also carried in the “Patriot-Ledger” of Quincy in its edition of October 13, 1997:

“George Franklin Gowen, 73, of Brockton, Massachusetts, formerly of Stoughton, Massachusetts, a former radio personality with his own show and a sales agent, died Sunday at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Mr. Gowen displayed wit and enchanting speaking style during his initial career in broadcasting. He worked at several radio stations including WBKA in Brockton, where his daily radio show "Let George Do It," drew a local audience. He also worked at WMTA in Maine and WNAC in Boston.

He went on to work as a telephone based sales agent for 35 years at American Airlines Airfreight. Mr. Gowen, an activist at the Universalist Unitarian Church, was influenced by the philosophical writings of modern naturalists such as Rachel Carson, Joseph Krutch and Hal Borland.

He taught children's Sunday school, highlighting the lessons to be learned by the natural progression of life and its interaction with humankind. A lay lecturer for Sunday services, he presented his observations threaded around classical and jazz musical selections. He also led the Literary Group through the musings of writers from recent ages.

He was born in Malden in 1923, attended Boston English High School, and received a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts from Northeastern University. He interned at “The Boston Globe” as a feature writer through the university's cooperative education program.

He was survived by his widow, G. Jean Goodwin Gowen; daughters, Sandra Jean Gowen Lioy and her husband W. Peter Lioy of Rockland, Massachusetts and Jimmie Gowen Craig of Brockton, Massachusetts and sons, George Franklin Gowen III and his wife, Jane Reichman Gowen of Scotch Plains, New Jersey and Robert W. Gowen and his wife, Paula Fletcher Gowen of Brockton.”

Sandra Jean Gowen, daughter of George Franklin Gowen II and Jean Goodwin Gowen, was born March 4, 1948 in Quin-cy, Massachusetts. She was married to W. Peter Lioy. In 1997 they lived at Rockland, Massachusetts.

George Franklin Gowen III, son of George Franklin Gowen II and Jean Goodwin Gowen, was born February 19, 1950 in Brockton, Massachusetts. He was married October 26, 1986 to Jane D. Reichman of New York City. In 1997 and in 2001 they lived in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

“As you can see, my grandfather's remarriage was to a much younger woman. His age allowed me contact with a man who lived in Maine at a time when electricity, motorcars and plumbing were just coming into popular usage. I really did sit on his lap and hear stories about an era that had vanished, a time just after the Civil War when industrialization was spreading and Yankee Inge-nuity was reborn. I was twelve when Ernest died, and I remember him very well.”

Robert William Gowen, son of George Franklin Gowen II and Jean Goodwin Gowen, was born June 4, 1954 at Brockton. He was married October 12, 1980 to Paula Fletcher of Quincy. Children born to Robert William Gowen and Paula Fletcher Gowen are unknown.

Jamie Goodwin Gowen, daughter of George Franklin Gowen II and Jean Goodwin Gowen, was born October 5, 1956 at Brockton. She was married July 15, 1984 to Richard F. Craig of Norwell, Massachusetts.

William Irving Gowen, son of Ernest Littlefield Gowen and Mary Elizabeth Pennie Gowen, was born April 10, 1946 at Malden. He died November 12, 1984 at Brockton, Massachusetts and was buried in Oakdale Cemetery at Sanford, Maine.

A daughter, name unknown, was born to George Franklin Gowen and Annie M. Littlefield Gowen, was born July 28, 1874 and died September 15, 1874.

Mary Gowen, daughter of Daniel McCrellis Gowen and Roxanna Goodwin Gowen, was born about 1850. She was married about 1869, husband’s name Gerry.

Orinda Gowen, daughter of Daniel McCrellis Gowen and Roxanna Goodwin Gowen, was born about 1852 in Sanford. She was married about 1870, husband’s name Gerry.

William F. Gowen, son of Daniel McCrellis Gowen and Roxanna Goodwin Gowen, was born about 1855 in Sanford. He was living in 1908.

Horace P. Gowen, son of Daniel McCrellis Gowen and Roxanna Goodwin Gowen, was born about 1857 in Sanford. He was living in 1908.

Irving D. Gowen, son of Daniel McCrellis Gowen and Roxanna Goodwin Gowen, was born about 1860 in Sanford. He was living in 1908.

Lavona Gowen, daughter of Daniel McCrellis Gowen and Roxanna Goodwin Gowen, was born about 1864. She was married about 1882, husband’s name Allen. Lavona Gowen Allen was living in 1908.

B. Gowen, age 25, and John Gowen, age 23, goldminers in California in 1850 were shown in the 1850 census to have been born in Maine.

George Gowen was married March 3, 1816 to Hannah Shaw at Sanford, Maine by Rev. Moses Sweat, according to "Maine Historical & Genealogical Register."

Gowen Emmons, a stone cutter, boarded at 22 Oak Biddeford, Maine in 1890 to 1891 according to Biddeford city directories.

Hannah Gowen, a widow, was enumerated in the 1790 census of Yorktown, York County, as "Hannah Going, two females."

Hannah Gowen of Eliot, Maine and David Moulton of York posted at meeting house a Marriage Intention. They were married May 18, 1816.

Miss Hannah Gowen was married to Mr. Gillman Thing on October 26, 1826 according to the legal records of Waterborough, Maine.

Herbert Gowen, a private of Company K, 39th Infantry was "killed in the advance from Hill 304 to the Bois de Foret, France--1886-1918", according to his tombstone, at Wells.

According to "Roster of Maine in the World War" com-piled by James W. Hanson, Herbert Gowen was born at Wells November 15, 1886. On April 1, 1918 when he enlisted as a private in the U. S. Army, his residence was shown as Kenne-bunk, York County. He went to France five weeks later on May 10, 1918. He participated in the battle of Aisne-Marne, St. Mehiel and Meuse-Argonne. He was killed in the action in the Meuse-Argonne on September 26, 1918 at age 32.

Howard E. Gowen was the subject of a biographical sketch in "Municipal History of Essex County, Massachusetts" published in 1922 by Benjamin F. Arrington. He, the son of How-ard L. Gowen and his wife, Ella M. Gowen, was born Septem-ber 13, 1875 in Springvale, Maine.

His parents moved to Lynn, Massachusetts in 1880 where he was graduated from Classical High School. He was first employed by Small & Jones, tea and coffee merchants and later opened his own business dealing in the same commodities. When the Spanish-American war broke out he was a heeling machine operator for Colb & Putnam Shoe Factory.

“Howard E. Gowan” was enlisted in the Eighth Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, Company I at Lynn April 28, 1898 for ser-vice in the Spanish-American War, according to “Eighth Massachusetts Infantry in the Service of the United States” by Harry E. Webber. Later he was transferred to the Second U. S. Cavalry Regiment and was mustered out May 21, 1899.

After the war, Howard E. Gowen returned to Lynn and was employed by the post office where he worked for 18 years. In November 1918 he began working for the Young Men's Christian Association and was still employed there at publication time in 1922.

He was a Mason, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. About 1896 he was married to Blanche A. Bagley, daughter of Curtis A. Bagley and his wife, Edwarda Bagley of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. One son, Donald H. Gowen was born to Howard E. Gowen and Blanche A. Bagley Gowen about 1901.

Capt. James Gowen of Col. Jedediah Preble's Regiment served in the Battle of Ticonderoga in 1758, according to "History of York, Maine." The volume reports that York was also known as Bristol, Maine in 1632, Agamenticus, Maine in 1641 and Georgana, Maine in 1642 before being renamed York in 1652. Capt. James Gowen served in the Battle of Quebec. In 1763 his company was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia on occupation duty.

James Gowen was born about 1784. He was married June 23, 1812 to Dorothy Pary, according to "Vital Records of Leba-non, Maine" by Rev. Isaac Hasey. They were enumerated in the 1850 census as:

James Gowen and Dorithy Gowen are regarded by Debbie Krupke, Foundation member of Bar Harbor, Maine, as the parents of Moses P. Gowen also. Moses P. Gowen was born in November 1814 in Lebanon, Maine. He was married about 1818 in Blakesburgh, Maine [now called Bradford], wife's name Laurilla [or Orilla].

In 1900, Moses P. Gowen was enumerated living in the household of a son-in-law, Henry P. Hall at Bradford.

Draxey C. Gowen, daughter of Moses P. Gowen and Laurilla Gowen, was born in 1842 at Bradford. She was married De-cember 2, 1866 to Elijah S. Smith, son of John Smith and Harriet Mansell Smith. Draxey C. Gowen Smith died in 1884.

Ester P. Gowen, daughter of Moses P. Gowen and Laurilla Gowen, was born about 1847. She was married about 1876 to Henry P. Hall. They were enumerated in the 1900 census of Bradford as:

James Gowen died January 30, 1888 "aged 81 years, 9 months, 6 days," according to his tombstone at Wells. His wife, Caroline Ewell Gowen, in an adjoining plot, died January 16, 1892, "aged 88 years, and 20 days."

James E. Gowen worked as a livery stable and teamster “lo-cated at 7 Washington, and boarded at 44 Washington” Bidde-ford, Maine in 1890 to 1891, according to Biddeford city di-rectories.

Jane Gowen, widow, was enumerated in the 1790 census of Coxhall, York County, Maine as "Jane Going, one male under 16, one female."

Miss Jerusha A. Gowen and John H. Robert, "both of York" filed a marriage of intent February 13, 1867, according to "Vital Records of York, Maine."

John Gowen lived in Sanford on Mouse Lane in 1788. He died March 18, 1792, and his widow removed and joined the Shakers, according to "History of Sanford, Maine, 1661-1900."

John Gowen received a land grant in Kittery in 1703 and another there in 1709, according to records of Maine Historical Society.

John Gowen was married August 26, 1781 to Sarah Libby, "both of Berwick," according to "Old Kittery and Her Families" by Everett S. Stackpole. Sarah Libby was born June 19, 1750 to Samuel Libby and Margaret Rogers Libby at Berwick.

Abigail Gowen, daughter of John Gowen and Sarah Libby Gowen, was born about 1785. She was married May 13, 1801 to Humphrey Lord.

John Gowen, who died June 28, 1858 at age 57 years, ten months, was buried in the Wells cemetery. His wife, Nancy Gowen, who died April 4, 1880 at age 81, was buried beside him.

John W. Gowen of York and Hannah J. Garey of Kittery declared a marriage intent November 7, 1867, according to "Vital Records of York, Maine." Children born to John W. Gowen and Hannah J. Garey Gowen are unknown.

Lemuel Gowen was married December 25, 1777 to Sarah Heard, according to "Old Kittery and Her Families" by Everett S. Stackpole. Children born to Lemuel Gowen and Sarah Heard Gowen are unknown.

Lewis Gowen was a resident of Kittery in 1749, according to "Early Families of Sanford and Springvale, Maine" by Frederick Boyle. Ezekiel Gowen, son of Lewis Gowen, was born May 9, 1749 in Kittery. He was married September 17, 1771, wife's name unknown. He died in Sanford in 1817.

Lizzie Gowen, born in July 1838, was enumerated in the 1900 census of her son-in-law, Willard S. Littlefield. The family was recorded as:

Miss Lizzie S. Gowen, a teacher for Common Street first primary school, boarded at 8 Gray avenue Saco, Maine in 1890 and 1891 according to York County directories.

Lois Gowen, the youngest daughter of James Gowen of Eliot, Maine, was born July 18, 1771. On June 23, 1790 she was married to Capt. John Shapleigh, according to "Maine Families in 1790." He was born March 16, 1769 to Capt. John Shapleigh and Dorcas Littlefield Shapleigh. Capt. John Shapleigh died April 15, 1847, and Lois Gowen Shapleigh died October 28, 1859.

Lloyd E. Gowen, who was born May 29, 1888 in Springvale, York County, enlisted in the U. S. Navy at Portland October 2, 1917. He served at the Newport, Rhode Island Training Station. He was discharged at Boston, Massachusetts on July 8, 1919.

Mrs. Mary Gowen, a widow and Charles Hill, both of Lyman, Maine, signed an intention of marriage on January 2, 1808. They were married there ten days later.

Mary Gowen was baptized on November 15, 1724 at the First Church of Berwick, Maine.

Mary Gowen was born about 1766 of parents unknown. She was married May 31, 1794 to John Davis, according to "Rev-olutionary War Records" Vol. 9, page 44. John Davis served three years beginning in 1781 in the Continental Line as a soldier from Massachusetts and applied for a pension in York County. He had previously served eight months as a drummer in 1775.

Mary Gowen before marriage lived with her brother [unidentified] in Sanford, Maine. She often stayed "sometimes for weeks together at the house of John Frost's father. She met John Davis while he worked for said Frost as a house joiner." The brother [unidentified] of Mary Gowen "made much opposition to her marriage with said Davis." stated John Frost, Esq. "who made declaration in support of her application in 1850 at Plymouth, Massachusetts in Plymouth County.

Mary Gowen made application for a widow's pension in 1850 at age 84, and Pension W-6975 was granted to her November 21, 1850. At that time the widow lived in Denmark, Maine in Oxford County. Abigail Allen, relationship unknown, was a witness to the application.

Recorded in the 1790 census of Sanford were "Ezekel Gouen, Stephen Gowen, Widow Gouen, John Gowen, Jr, William Frost, Elht. Frost and Moses Frost.

The 1800 census of York County includes, "Patrick Gowin, Richard Gowin, John Gowin, Widow Gowin, David Gowin, John Gowin, Widow Gowen and John Frost, Esq."

Mary E. Gowen declared a marriage intent November 10, 1866 with William H. Woodward, "both of York," according to "Vital Records of York, Maine." They were married No-vember 27, 1866.

Mercy Gowen, the daughter of William Gowen of Kittery, filed an intent to become the third wife of Nathanael Abbott of York, in September, 1764. They were married November 17, 1764.

Nathanael Abbot, son of Nathanael Abbot, was married first to Prudence Bracey November 9, 1749. His second marriage ws to Jane Bale of York on Novmber 2, 1752.

Nathanael Abbot, son of Nahanael Abbot and Mercy Gowen Abbot, was born September 30, 1765, probably in York.

“My feeling is that he left for the West with some Brid-ges, Bragdons and others from York in about 1790. If this is so, I have lots to share about his pioneer life.”

Milton F. Gowen, a resident of Westbrook and a member of Gowen Research Foundation, was featured in a full-page spread of the December 7, 1994 edition of the "Westbrook American-Journal." Ten photographs of Milton F. Gowen and his maritime models were carried in the newspaper on the occasion of his do-nation of the models to the Maine Maritime Museum of Bath. Maine. Robert Webb, curator of the museum stated that the models would form an educational display at the museum. Included in the collection were models of SS Portland, USS Wisconsin, SS Robert E. Lee, SS Bowdoin, Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria, a whale boat, U.S.S. Constitution, "Old Ironsides," a Maine lobsterboat, and the Portland Head Lighthouse.

On February 27, 1825 Moses Gowen was married to Abigail Shapleigh. Both were of Waterborough, Maine. Of Moses Gowen and Abigail Shapleigh Gowen nothing more is known.

Nathan Gowen "of Montville" was married to Miss Margaret Hagan of Georgetown, Maine by Benjamin Riggs, J. P. on November 23, 1815. Of Nathan Gowen and Margaret Hagan Gowen nothing more is known.

Nathaniel Gowen was married to Mrs. Eunice Dodge, widow of John M. Dodge, according to their son, T. A. [initials uncertain] Gowen. Date of the marriage was not given.

Nathaniel Gowen was married to Sally Gowen in Berwick July 30, 1809, according to "Old Kittery and Her Families" by Everett S. Stackpole. Children born to Nathaniel Gowen and Sally Gowen Gowen are unknown.

Patrick Gowen received a land grant at Kittery in 1736, according to records of Maine Historical Society.

Richard Gowen appeared in the 1790 census of Berwick, York County. His household was enumerated as "one male over 16, 2 males under 16 and one female."

Ruth Gowen, was married to Ebenezer Gary at Sanford Maine, August 6, 1795 by Rev. Moses Sweat, according to "Maine Historical & Genealogical Register."

Children born to them include James Gary who was born February 12, 1802. On May 31, 1832 James Gary was married to Mary Elizabeth Miller at Sanford. James Gary died at Dover, Maine in 1865, according to “DAR Magazine,” Vol-ume 47, page 192, September 1915.

S. William Gowen died May 13, 1902, age 53 years, 6 months and 5 days, according to his tombstone inscription at Wells.

Samuel Gowen appeared in the 1790 census of Coxhall, York County, according to "Heads of Families, Maine, 1790:"

Samuel Gowen and his wife, Hannah McCrellis Gowen, were residents of Sanford August 10, 1825 when a son was born. “Hannah Gowen,” a widow was shown as the head of a house-hold in the 1850 census of Sanford.

William Franklin Gowen, seventh child of Samuel Gowen and Hannah McCrellis Gowen, was born August 10, 1825 in San-ford. He was married there April 1, 1852 to Emma W. Day, also of Danvers, Massachusetts. She died about 1863 and was buried in Section 1, Grave 20 in Oakdale Cemetery.

William Franklin Gowen was baptized November 5, 1899, according to the records of North Parish Congregational Church.

William Franklin Gowen died in Sanford March 27, 1904, ac-cording to his obituary in the “Sanford Tribune” of April 1, 1904:

“William Franklin Gowen died in Sanford March 27, 1904. He was the youngest and last of a family of seven children of Samuel Gowen and Hannah McCrellis Gow-en. He was married first to Emma Day of Danvers, Massachusetts, and they had one son, Charles, now de-ceased. He married his second wife, Mary Augusta Al-len in 1865, and they had two daughters, Kate Gowen Ricker and Helen Louise Gowen.”

He was buried in Oakdale Cemetery in Lot 216, Section 1, Grave 2. Mary Augusta Allen Gowen was buried beside her husband.

Charles W. Gowen, son of William Franklin Gowen and Han-nah McCrellis Gowen, was born in January 1853. He died in April 1876 and was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery April 13, 1876 in Lynn, Massachusetts, according to F. M. Alley, under-taker.

Kate Gowen, daughter of William Franklin Gowen and Mary Augusta Allen Gowen, was born about 1867. She was mar-ried about 1885, husband’s name Ricker.

Helen Louise Gowen, daughter of William Franklin Gowen and Mary Augusta Allen Gowen, was born about 1870. She was a single lady in 1904, according to her father’s obituary.

Samuel Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Bradford:

Samuel Gowen and Maria J. Gowen had been married for 42 years and had five children, three of whom were living.

Stephen Gowen worked at a livery, hack and boarding stable located at 3 Washington, while boarding at 29 Washington Biddeford, Maine in 1890 to 1891 according to Biddeford city directories.

Pfc. Ullie E. Gowen, born at Sanford in 1895, enlisted in the U. S. Army at Sanford April 12, 1917. He was discharged March 25, 1918.

Walter A. Gowen, an engineer for B. & M. R. R., boarded on the corner of New Alfred Road and Drews Mill Road Bidde-ford, Maine in 1890 and 1891 according to Biddeford city directories.

William Gowen, and Abigail Gowen were the parents of Mercy Gowen who was baptized November 30, 1755 at the First Church of Berwick.

William Gowen and Lydia Preble II, both of York, Maine, signed a marriage intent on October 5, 1840, according to "Vital Records of York County, Maine." They were married October 27, 1840. Of William Gowen & Lydia Preble Gowen nothing more is known.

Pvt. Wilton H. Gowen, who enlisted in the U. S. Army October 22, 1918, was born at Sanford, September 30, 1898. He enlisted at Kennebunk and was discharged on November 14, 1918.

“Genealogy & Family History of the State of Maine,” page 643 " The family of Wilson have been resident in Maine from early pioneer times, as early as perhaps 1635, and descendants of the immigrant have been honored and influential citizens of the region of this settlement for almost two centuries and a half.

Gowen Wilson, immigrant, and the ancestor of a numerous progeny is traditionally reputed as having been from Scotland. Some have said that he came from Paisley, but it is impossible to trace this statement back to its source; however, it seems to have been handed down from early times. He was born in 1618 and resided early in Kittery, Maine. Information about him is very limited, and affords very slight ground for any in-ferences. He had a son and a daughter, who apparently were born between 1650 and 1660. From this it can be reasonably inferred that Gowen Wilson was born between 1615 and 1635.

He was a member of the town in Kittery in 1647, which sets the date of his birth back before 1625, presumably. So that the indications are that Gowen Wilson settled in Kittery at some time beween 1635 and 1647--unless he came over with his father, of which there is no evidence.

Gowen Wilson was married in October 1639 in Falmouth, Maine to Martha Sargent, daughter of Philip Sargent and Mar-tha Hadley Sargent, according to Paul Nichols, a descendant of San Diego, CA.

On January 19, 1658, 24 acres were granted by the town to Gowen Wilson; this grant contained twenty-four acres.

Fifteen years later he received a second grant of twenty-one acres. The record was as follows:

'Kittery ye 12th of June 1673--at a leagall town meeting for ye granting of lands in ye lower part of ye river and town of Kittery there was granted unto Gowen Willson and his heires forever an addition to his house lot Joyning to Richard Endles. This is a true copie taken out of the rigenall, Aprell 30 1674--as Attest Francis Hook.'

'Measured and layd out unto Gowen Wilson his additional grant dated June 12, 1672--between his house lot and Richard Endles house lot a hundred and sixty poles in length North East from Spruce Creek, and one and twenty poles in breadth with Richard Endles sd lot and ye Goose Case on ye South East, and Contains one and twenty acres, I say layed out this 20 of December 1678 per me John Wincoll Survr.'

This land is situated at the junction of the Norton road with the main road up the creek. Gowen Wilson was one of the men who signed their submission to the government of the Massa-chusetts Bay Colony in 1652.

On May 2, 1763 Gowen Wilson gave a deed to Joseph Wilson at Falmouth which was witnessed by Moses Worster. Moses Worster of Pleasant River, Maine was one of the appraisers of the personal estate of Gowen Wilson on May 2, 1769.

In June 1674, and in June 1675, Gowen Wilson was elected to the board of selectmen of the town. The next mention of him is in 1680, when he and Enoch Hutchins made an inventory of the estate of John Phillips. He signed a deed of gift to his son-in-law, Andrew Haley, June 2 1684.

Gowen Wilson died between 1684 and 1686. On August 6, 1686, one of his sons signed his satisfaction with his portion of his father's estate, which shows that Gowen had died some time previously.

Nothing more is known of Martha Sargent Wilson. The ab-sence of mention of her in the settlement of his estate shows that she was dead at that time. Three children are mentioned: John, Joseph and Deborah; as living after the death of their father."

“Genealogical Dictionary of Maine & New Hampshire” by Sybil Noyes, et al, pg 761:

"Gowen, Exeter, Kittery, by trad. from Paisly, Scotland; Col Banks found the name in Soke Bruener, County Nothampton, 1614. The Gowen of Boston 1641-3 likely moved on the Ex. in 1647, Cowherd 1649. With Thomas Cornish bought property from Thomas Jones in 1650 and sued for it in October 1651. Going on to Maine, he took O.A. [oath of allegiance] at Kittery in Nov 1652, 'residing further northward.' depos in Apr 1654, ag 36. Goose Cove gr 1658. Constable 1658, 1669, gr j. 1672, 1685; selectman 1674, 1675. Excused from training by age in July 1674. Deed dau. Deborah's portion 2 June 1685; d. bef 6 Aug 1686. . In 1657 he was attentive to John Andrew's w. Joan to the neglect of his own wife and fam. Kn ch; Son b. and d. at Ex. 1647, John, a Spruce Creek wit 1672, List 298. In Aug 1686 he took as his portion from br. Joseph 3 a. with a ho. on it, a cow and a sow, agreeing if Joseph had to care for him the prop should go back to him. This was rec. 7 Feb 1710-11, but adm gr to Nathaniel keen 24 Feb 1690-1. Rebecca(appar) m. 1st Henry Barnes, m.2d Henry Bodge. Joseph b abt 1655. Deborah m. Andrew Haley.”

“The Pioneers of Maine and New Hampshire 1623 to 1660” by Charles Henry Pope pg 238: Gowan, Exeter, bought land of Thomas Jones; failing to obtain possession, he brought suit in court 7 (8) 1651. Removed to Kittery; took oath of allegiance to Massachusetts government November 16, 1652. Resided 'further northward' Testified in the Gunnison case 24 Apr 1654, ae. abt 26 yrs . Gave marriage portion 2 Jun 1684, to daughter Deborah, on her union with Andrew Haley."

“Old Kittery and Her Families” by Everett S. Stackpole; Page 63 gives information on land he owned.Also on pg 798 & 799 is similar information as above. Lists only 3 children: John who died young, Joseph who md. Hannah Endle & Deborah who married. Andrew Haley.

“Gowen Wilson, immigrant, and the ancestor of a numerous progeny was born in 1618 and resided early in Kittery. He had a son and a daughter, who apparently were born between 1650 and 1660. He was a member of the town in Kittery in 1647.”

On January 19, 1658, land was alotted by the town to Gowen Wilson; this grant contained twenty-four acres. Fifteen years later he received a second grant of twenty-one acres. The record was as follows:

Gowen Wilson was one of the men who signed their submis-sion to the government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1652. In June, 1674 and in June 1675, he was elected to the board of selectmen of the town. The next mention of him is in 1680, when he and Enoch Hutchins made an inventory of the estate of John Phillips. He signd a deed of gift to his son-in-law, Andrew Haley, June 2 1684. Gowen Wilson died be-tween 1684 and 1686. On August 6, 1686, one of his sons signed his satifaction with his portion of his father's estate, which shows that Gowen had died some time previously.

The absence of mention of a wife in the settlement of his estate shows that she was dead at that time. Three children are mentioned: John, Joseph and Deborah; as living after the death of their father."

In 1657 he was attentive to John Andrew's wife Joan to the neglect of his own wife and family. ch; Son b. and d. at Ex. 1647, John, a Spruce Creek wit 1672, List 298. In Aug 1686 he took as his portion from br. Joseph 3 a. with a ho. on it, a cow and a sow, agreeing if Joseph had to care for him the prop should go back to him. This was rec. 7 Feb 1710-11, but adm gr to Nathaniel keen 24 Feb 1690-1. Rebecca(appar) m. 1st Henry Barnes, m.2d Henry Bodge. Joseph b abt 1655. Deborah m. Andrew Haley.

Gowan, Exeter, bought land of Thomas Jones; failing to obtain possession, he brought suit in court 7 (8) 1651. Rem. to Kittery; took oath of allegiance to mass. govt. 16 Nov 1652. Resided 'further north-ward' Testified in the Gunnison case 24 Apr 1654, ae. abt 26 yrs . He gave a dowery June 2, 1684 to his daughter Deborah Gowen on her union with Andrew Haley."

Gowen Wilson was "a signer of The Submission" November 16, 1652, according to "History of York County, Maine." The submission was a petition signed by the citizens of the York area requesting that the Province of Maine become a part of Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Gowen Wilson, Jr. and Joseph Wilson were residents of Addison, Maine on April 27, 1778, according to “

“Bangor Historical Magazine.” Other Addison inhabitants on that date include: David Wass, Wilmot Wass, Wilmot Wass, Jr; Joseph Tibbetts, Joseph Tibbetts Jr, Joseph Nash, Samuel Nash, Margaret Nash, Isaiah Nash, Joseph Nash, Jr, Widow Knowles; William Ingerson; Edmund Stevens; Seth Norton; John Hall, Daniel Tenney, George Tenney, John Bucknam, Owen McKenzie, Moses Wooster, Nathan Whitney, William McCausland, Obadiah Allen, Noah Mitchell, William Mitchell, Nathaniel Cox, Nehemiah Small, Richard Coffin, Joseph Drisko, Joseph Drisko, Jr; Moses Plummer, David Look,Will Look, and Daniel Look.

Gowen Wilson of Kittery, suggested as a son, was sued in 1719-20 by Lewis Tucker, a fisherman of Kittery “for 30 acres on Goose Creek.” Gowen Wilson, a son or a namesake appeared in Columbia, Maine in 1796.

The first town meeting was held in April, 1796, at the dwell-ing house of Joseph Patten who was elected town clerk. Thomas Ruggles, William Wass and David Wass were select-men. At the first regular annual town meeting, Benjamin Ruggles was elected moderator; William Bucknam, town clerk; Elisha Coffin, Thomas Ruggles and Gowen Wilson, perhaps a son, selectmen, and Joseph Patten, treasurer.

On April 1, 1728 “Gowen Willson” was appointed to a com-mission to to divide an estate in Kittery:

"Whereas Benjamin Hammons of Kittery, administrator of the estate of his father Edmund Hammons, late of Kittery, deceased, has made up his accounts of admin-istraton, & application has been made for a division, the Judge of Probate appoints, York 1 April 1728, Nicholas Weeks, Withers Berry, Richard Cutt, Jr., Gowen Will-son & Thomas Cutt, all of Kittery, a commission to di-vide the estate with a return due on of before 1 July next.”

Rebecca Wilson, daughter of Gowen Wilson, was born about 1650. She was married about 1668 to Henry Barnes. She was remarried to Henry Bodge.

John Wilson, son of Gowen Wilson, was born about 1652. He apparently died young. He was not mentioned in his father’s will.

Joseph Wilson, son of Gowen Wilson, was born about 1655. He was married about 1690 to Hannah Endle.

Deborah Wilson, daughter of Gowen Wilson, was born about 1660. She was married about 1683 to Andrew Haley, son of William Haley and Sarah Haley. Gowen Wilson made a deed of gift to his son-in-law, Andrew Haley, June 2 1684. On the same day, he gave a “marriage portion to daughter Deborah, on her union with Andrew Haley."

“Andrew Haley was a fisherman at the Isles of Shoals at an early date and was called "King of the Shoals." He bought land in York in 1662 and sold it in 1684. He married Deborah, daughter of Gowen Wilson. She was made administratrix of his estate December 2, 1697.”

The obituary of Lillian Haley Reed, “Portland Press Herald” October 16, 1986, said Andrew was among the first from England to settle in Maine, landing at the Isles of Shoals in 1634.

Andrew Haley, Jr, son of Andrew Haley and Deborah Wilson Haley, was born about 1677. He received a land grant in 1694. He was married July 15, 1697 to Elizabeth Scammon, daughter of Humphrey Scammon. He received a second grant in 1699. He died in 1725, according to his will. His widow published an intent to marry Nicholas Weeks August 14, 1742.

William Haley, son of Andrew Haley and Deborah Wilson Haley, was born about 1679. He was married about 1698, to Sarah Ingersoll. He received a land grant in Kittery in 1699. In 1714 he was a resident of Boston, Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Haley, daughter of Andrew Haley and Deborah Wil-son Haley, was born about 1680. She was married in 1695 to John Nelson. Later she was remarried to William Hoyt and Nicholas Hilliard of Newington, New Hampshire. Her fourth husband was Deacon John Dam.

Deliverance Haley, daughter of Andrew Haley and Deborah Wilson Haley, was born about 1792. She was married to George Berry January 1, 1702.

Deborah Haley, daughter of Andrew Haley and Deborah Wil-son Haley, was born about 1688. She was married January 1, 1702about 1707 to Richard Crockett, son of Ephraim Crockett of Stratham, New Hampshire..

Anna Haley, daughter of Andrew Haley and Deborah Wilson Haley, was born about 1692. She was married about 1710 to Richard Wescott.

Rhoda Haley, daughter of Andrew Haley and Deborah Wilson Haley, was born about 1698. She was married December 25, 1702 to Samuel Skillin. Nine children were born to them.

Saltonstall says: "By the time of the Restoration of the Stuart Charles II, the ports of Piscataqua had become very active. There were 'above twenty saw mills' by 1663. Excellent masts were available. Lumber was cheap; Shipbuiding was going 'gallantly' on. Andrew Haley was 'King of the Isles of Shoals,' where some 1500 men were employed in the cod and mack-erel fisheries, taking many thousand quintals a year. The Piscataqua River had come, according to one enthusiast, to be 'of more concernment to the king for trade, present and future, than all New England besides..." In 1671, Robert Tufton Mason reported the following statistics on Portsmouth trade: Goods [exported Yearely], 20,000 Tonns of Deales and pipe Staves, 10,000 Quintalls of ffish,

10 Ships loads of masts, Severall Thousand of Beaver and Other Skins. Goods imported Yearely, 300 Tonns of Wine and Brandy, 200 Tonns of goods from the Leeward Islands, 2,000 Tonns of Salt."

Gowen Wilson was married to Martha Sargent October 31, 1739, according to Moses Ellison who researched the records of Falmouth, Massachusetts. He suggested that Martha Sargent was a daughter of Thomas Sargent.

James Brooks, son of Asa Brooks and Abgail Brooks was married October 8,1854 to Anna Augusta Wilson, daughter of Gowen Wilson of Kittery, according to “Old Kittery and Her Families” by Everett S.Stackpole, Lewiston, Maine, 1903

Tabitha Gowing/Gowan was married November 27, 1766 John Hawthorne/Hathorn, son of John Hathorn and Ester Wyman Hathorn. He was born January 19, 1743-44 in Wilmington, Massachusetts and died April 11, 1815 in Woolwich, Maine.

Many individuals believed to be descendants of William Alexander Gowen were listed in the 1961 city directory of Portland, Maine. Included were:

William Gowin was married in 1777 at Lee, Massachusetts to Elizabeth Davis. He enlisted at Wells in the Revolutionary service, according to "Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files" abstracted by Virgil D. White.

He died in May 1817 at Waterford, Vermont. Elizabeth Davis Gowin died in August 1838 at DePeyster, New York in St. Lawrence County. A daughter, Sarah Gowin Hunter, wife of Jonathan Hunter of Tuscola County, Michigan applied July 30, 1856 for a pension based on her father's service. She, age 66, stated that she was the only surviving child of William Gowin and Elizabeth Davis Gowin. She mentioned a brother who had died in Canada.

Charles Sewell Gowen and his wife, Alice J. Fellows Gowen, were residents at Lowell, Massachusetts in 1883. Children born to Charles Sewell Gowen and Alice J. Fellows Gowen include:

Robert Fellows Gowen, son of Charles Sewell Gowen and Alice J. Fellows Gowen, was born December 30, 1883 at Lowell. He was graduated from Mt. Pleasant Military Academy in Ossining, New York in 1902. He was listed as a student at Harvard University from 1902 to 1907. He received an A.B. Degree from Harvard in 1906. In 1910, he was listed as an electrical engineer in Ossining in Harvard University Alumni Directory.

He was married to Grace Marie Chadeayne, daughter of Thomas T. Chadeayne, October 7, 1921. Robert Fellows Gowen maintained his residence on Overton Road, Ossining-on-the-Hudson, New York. He died in a nursing home June 2, 1966 at age 82.

OSSINING, N. Y., June 2, Robert Fellows Gowen, a pioneer radio engineer, died here today in a nursing home. He was 82 years old and lived on Overton Road.

Mr. Gowen was a radio engineer and chief engineer for the late Lee De Forest, called "the father of radio," during the days of his most active experimentation and invention. Mr. Gowen became interested in radio during his student days at Harvard, from which he graduated in 1906. He was the founder of the first radio club at Harvard in 1906. He worked in the Harvard science laboratory as a graduate student and joined the engineering department of American Telephone & Telegraph Company in 1909.

In 1916 he became radio engineer for the De Forest Radio & Telegraph Company and in 1921 Chief Engineer and plant manager. During this period Mr. Gowen was credited with pioneering long distance radio transmission on low power. In 1920 he broadcast from New York to Chicago, 900 miles on 300 watts and from New York to North Dakota, 1,500 miles, on 500 watts. He was also closely connected with the development of the Audion tube, a three-electron vacuum tube.

Subsequently he founded his own laboratory here which specialized in receiver design and construction. In 1928 Mr. Gowen went into the production of 16mm documentary, educational and industrial motion pictures. He won awards for several of his films.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Grace Chadeayne Gowen; a son, C. Allan Gowen; a daughter, Mrs. Eionor O. Johnson and five grandchildren.

There will be a funeral service for him at 10:30 a. m. Saturday at the Trinity Episcopal Church."

Mary Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Robert Fellows Gowen and Grace Marie Chadeayne Gowen, was born about 1923 in Ossining, New York. About 1944 she was married to Eionor O. Johnson.

Charles Allan Gowen was born December 4, 1928 of parents [Charles Sewall gowen] unknown in Ossining, New York. He was married there October 14, 1953 to Nora Lila Ryan. In 1997 they lived at Briercliff Manor, New York. He died in November 1998.

Jeffrey Allan Gowen, son of Charles Allan Gowen and Nora Lila Ryan Gowen, was born July 19, 1958 in Westchester County. He was married May 2, 1993 to Dara Torres. In 1997, he lived New York City where he was employed by Fox Television Network as a sports director. Children born to Jeffrey Allan Gowen are unknown.

John Fellows Gowen, son of Charles Sewell Gowen and Alice Jerusha Fellows Gowen, was born September 1, 1889 at Os-sining, New York. He and each of his four siblings, Robert Fellows Gowen [Newsletter, 11/98], Mary Fellows Gowen, Alice Fellows Gowen I and Alice Fellows Gowen II, all had Fellows as a middle name.

John Fellows Gowen was a student at Harvard University in the class of 1907 and was graduated in the class of 1909, ac-cording to Harvard Alumni Directory of 1910. He was a hap-py-go-lucky collegiate, according to his daughter, Faith Wal-lace Gowen Magoun of Manchester, Massachusetts. He spent as much time writing poetry and appearing in drama plays as he did in studying engineering.

After graduation, he lived with his widowed mother in Os-sining. He was married September 22, 1915 at Dobbs Ferry, New York to Caroline Goldsborough Wallace, daughter of Benjamin Lawrence Wallace and Ellen Douglass Hoff Wal-lace.

He was soon employed as civil engineer on the construction of the New York subway. Excavation for the subway had begun in 1904, and it was being expanded to 237 miles of track to connect Manhattan with all the burroughs of New York city.

He had so much fun in digging up the city, that he turned it into a treasure hunt. "John F. Gowen" wrote "Treasure Hunting--A Game for Everybody" which was published by Putman's Sons in 1925.

John Fellows Gowen developed an interest in genealogy. He, a descendant of William Alexander Gowen [Newsletter, 4/90] who was captured in the Battle of Dunbar and deported by Ol-iver Cromwell to New England in 1650, wrote a 35-page booklet in April 1942 on his Scottish ancestor and his military service under Alexander Leslie, first Earl of Leven.

John Fellows Gowen concluded that his ancestor was a Scot-tish Highlander. He cited the statement of fellow prisoner John Stewart who accompanied William Alexander Gowen in the "Unity" on the voyage to New England. Stewart addressed a petition to Sir Edmund Andros, the governor:

" . . . your poor petitioner was in service in five battles under the noble Marquis of Montrose [James Graham, Fifth Earl and First Marquis of Montrose] in Scotland for His Majesty King Charles the First & thereby suf-fered & received many dangerous wounds, having es-caped with his life through mercy . . . was afterward taken by Lord Cromwell in the fight at Dunbar and sent to this land where I was sold for eight years future ser-vice to purchase my future freedom . . . "

Research of the accounts of the military campaign leading up to the Battle of Dunbar convinced John Fellows Gowen that "none but the Highlanders would follow the banner of Mar-quis of Montrose."

John Fellows Gowen directed the preparation of "Modern Application of Sheet Copper in Building Construction," a hand book for the Copper and Brass Research Association by whom he was then employed. The volume was published in New York in 1948.

In the November 12, 1949 edition of "New York Times," was reported the death of John Fellows Gowen who died No-vember 10, 1949 at Doctors Hospital. He was mentioned as the father of Mrs. William Richard Russell Hay and Faith Wallace Gowen of Dobbs Ferry. Funeral services were held at Zion Church, Dobbs Ferry and interment was at Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, Massachusetts.

Children born to John Fellows Gowen and Caroline Golds-borough Wallace Gowen include:

William E. Gowen was married to Florence I. Nason December 12, 1907 in Wells according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to William E. Gowen and Florence I. Nason Gowen are unknown.

William F. Gowen was married to Hepsie [Hepsibeth?] E. Estey October 24, 1903 in Sanford according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to William F. Gowen and Hepsie E. Estey Gowen are unknown.

William R. Gowen was married to Maxine B. Lambert October 7, 1950 in South Portland according to “Maine Marriage Records, 1892-1965.” Children born to William R. Gowen and Maxine B. Lambert Gowen are unknown.

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