MISSOURI

Leslie Lee Goins and Maggie Mae Goins were buried in Ca-ples Cemetery, Amazonia, Missouri. He was born in 1883 and died in 1959, and she was born in 1883 and died in 1967, ac-cording to their headstone. The stone was photographed by Sandy Nehrling of Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Name	Date of Death	County	City	Certificate Number






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Charles C. Gowin	February 09, 1937	Ripley		7846	Request Photocopy
Everett H. Gowin	May _, 1952	Howard		16248	Request Photocopy
Ezekiel Gowin	November _, 1953	Phelps		39915	Request Photocopy
George Gowin	March _, 1934	St. Louis City	St. Louis City	10514	Request Photocopy


James Y. Gowin	September 21, 1922	Bates		25574-a	Request Photocopy
Joe Ellen Gowin	April 28, 1917	Vernon		17518	view image [ Display in a non-Javascript pop-up ]
Josehp T. Gowin	November _, 1944	Ralls	Hannibal	38314	Request Photocopy
Joseph F. Gowin	December _, 1951	Johnson		42076	Request Photocopy
Gowin	November 22, 1918	Butler		38313	view image [ Display in a non-Javascript pop-up ]

Mary F. Gowin	April 17, 1936	Vernon		18335	Request Photocopy
Mildred Evelyn Gowin	April 15, 1932	Callaway		11815	Request Photocopy
Nettie L. Gowin	December 26, 1933	Vernon		42385	Request Photocopy
Ollie M. Gowin	December _, 1949	Bates		36264	Request Photocopy
Olvia E. Gowin	October 15, 1936	Vernon		40164	Request Photocopy


Stephen Lincoln Gowin	November 04, 1925	Callaway		32415	Request Photocopy
Susan E. Gowin	March _, 1953	Vernon		13029	Request Photocopy
Sylvester Gowin	August _, 1950	Butler	Poplar Bluff	29559	Request Photocopy
William D. Gowin	July 26, 1936	Ripley		27722	Request Photocopy
William H. Gowin	November _, 1938	Jackson		39412	Request Photocopy
William M. Gowin	October 03, 1937	Johnson		38008	Request Photocopy
Allison A. Gowing	June _, 1953	Jackson	Kansas City	14819	Request Photocopy
Archie B. Gowing	August _, 1955	Barry		25225	Request Photocopy
Arminda E. Gowing	February _, 1953	Jackson	Kansas City	5941	Request Photocopy
Artie M. Gowing	February 03, 1936	Vernon		8970	Request Photocopy
Dora C. Gowing	October 24, 1926	Vernon		33848	Request Photocopy
Eva A. Gowing	March _, 1955	Jasper		5350	Request Photocopy
George M. Gowing	August 25, 1937	Ray		31581	Request Photocopy
Lindsey Gowing	November 27, 1931	Jasper		37985	Request Photocopy

J. A. Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Audrain County, Household 123-123:

William Goings was enumerated in the 1880 census of Audrain County, South Salt River Township, June 24, 1880. He was recorded as "age 22, white, single, farmer, born in Missouri, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri.

James Gowan, age about 40, died December 10, 1909, according to "Audrain County, Missouri Obituaries, 1904-1916."

Mrs. M. Gowan, a housekeeper, was born in Ireland. She died in March 1860 and was buried at Saline Township, Audrain County.

John C. Gowen, a Kentuckian, appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Audrian County, Cusore Township. The household was enumerated June 22, 1880 as:

John C. Gowen and Martha A. Stone Gowen were apparently married in Illinois about 1858, lived there through 1859 and moved to Missouri prior to 1866. She was born September 14, 1834 to Oliver Stone and Anna Whitney Stone. Her father wqas born in Pennsylvania, and her mother was born in New York.

"John C. Gowan," age about 74, died January 22, 1906, according to "Audrian County, Missouri Obituaries, 1904-1916."

“Martha A. Stone Gowin,” a resident of Farber, Missouri, died August 22, 1923 at age “88 years, 11 months, 8 days” of lobar pneumonia and senility, according to Dr. W. K. McCall of Laddonia, Missouri. She was buried in Mexico, Missouri, according to Anna Putman, informant for Death Certificate No. 23370 of St. Joseph, Missouri.

John W. Gowen, a farmer, was married to S. A. Faddis in Audrain County. Children born to John W. Gowen and S. A. Faddis Gowen include Lena May Gowen, the second child, born October 15, 1883. The physician attending was J. B. Scholl, M.D., of Youngs Creek. John W. Gowan was 28 and Mrs. S. A. Faddis Gowen was 24 when Lena Gowen was born, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records,”

Mrs. Mary Ellen Gowin Pendleton died in Hereford, Missouri in 1940 and was buried in Mexico, Missouri. She was the widow of James William Pendleton, according to Katy Huxford, a great-granddaughter.

BARRY COUNTY MISSOURI

Absalom Goins and his wife, Margaret Babbs Goins homesteaded 40 acres and built a log cabin on it in March 1886, according to Dan Saults writing in "The Ozarks Mountaineer."

"Absalom built the cabin with the help of his brothers from surrounding white oaks; logs, shingles and boards were fashioned by hand with broad axes, drawing knives and other hand tools. There was one room up and one room down; here Absalom and Margaret raised three daughters while gradually adding outbuildings including a spring house, barn and smokehouse. They raised cows, hogs, chickens, mules, sheep and geese; grew apples and cherries, and packed wild fruits; drove their mare and buggy to shop in Seligman on festive occasions.

There was a rail fence around the buildings, reported Daisy Goins Parker, the first daughter. She said the family made feather beds from the geese, and the three girls slept upstairs on those beds. There were shelves for each child; they hung clothes from the ceiling and stored trunks under the eaves."

Burrell Gowen married Sarah Trulove on January 11, 1872, according to Barry County marriage records.

Martha R. Gowan married John B. Arnold on April 1, 1859 according to Barry County marriage records.

James Austin Gowen and his wife, Lucy Maddox Gowen, both natives of Missouri, lived in Ridgeley and St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a freightwagon driver who made the trip to California goldfields in 1849.

James Austin Gowen, Jr, son of James Austin Gowen and Lucy Maddox Gowen, was born at Ridgely, Missouri December 9, 1854. He attended school at St. Joseph, Missouri. He was married about 1878, probably in Nebraska to Anna Marie Brestel, second child of Hans Christian Brestel and Eva Rosina Wahl Brestel, according to the research of Mary Louise Gerkin. Anna Marie Brestel was born in Wisconsin September 17, 1861. Hans Christian Brestel was born June 18, 1837 in Baden, Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1855. He was married November 3, 1857 in Barton, Wisconsin to Eva Rosina Wahl who was born October 27, 1841 in Wurttemburg, Germany. She emigrated in 1854. They moved to Nebrasaka and lived in a mud house. Hans Christian Brestel died May 14, 1899 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, and she died there June 27, 1916.

In 1883 James A. Gowan, Jr. appeared as a stonecutter at Oatmanville Quarry, near Austin, Texas. He was on the Capitol Pay Roll there and was probably employed in the reconstruction of the state capitol, which had burned November 9, 1881. After completion of the reconstruction May 6, 1888, the couple settled in Ft. Worth, Texas. In the 1889 edition of the Ft. Worth city directory James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen were living at 806 Violet.

On March 19, 1891 James Austin Gowen, Jr. bought a lot in Rosedale Addition, Ft. Worth, from C. R. Field, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 80, page 78. He received a release of vendor's lein on the property November 15, 1898, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 141, page 205. James Austin Gowen was listed in the 1898 city directory of Dallas, Texas living in the National Hotel.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. appeared as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Ft. Worth, Texas residing at 366 East Violet Street. The family was recorded in Enumeration District 106, page 4 as:

On February 3, 1903 James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen received a warranty deed from David O. Griggs to a lot in Patillo Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 177, page 374. On August 28, 1903 they sold a portion of a block in Rosedale Addition to James Beasley for $700, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 183, page 233.

In 1904-05 they were living at 1704 May Avenue, Ft. Worth. Their family was composed of three members at that time. On February 8, 1909 they received a warranty deed from J. N. Winters to a lot in Fairmont Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 312, page 202.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen received a deed from H. R. Zuwer November 29, 1913 to a lot in Oakwood Cemetery for $25, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 372, page 567. Anna Marie Brestel Gowen received a warranty deed from W. R. McKey November 14, 1917 to a lot in the Stewart Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 528, page 306.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. received a warranty deed from P. H. Memer March 18,1919 to a lot in Lawn Place Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 559, page 622. James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen gave a warranty deed to R. H. Kirkpartick August 15, 1919 for $1800 to lots 45-46, Block 17, Fairmont Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 621, page 119.

James Austin Gowen, Jr, George E. Nies and Mrs. F. G. Cole gave an affidavit to the public regarding ownership of land by St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 839, page 566. In the affidavit James Austin Gowen, Jr. stated that "on and prior to March 5, 1889 he was a resident of Ft. Worth".

James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen continued to live at 1704 May Avenue until his death January 3, 1927. Anna Brestal Gowen gave an affidavit to the public September 12, 1927 in proof of her heirship in which she stated that no children were born to them, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 996, page 596.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. was listed in "Who's Who in Texas" page 118, as a master stonecutter and labor leader. From 1904 until 1918 he was employed by John Bardon, a building contractor. In 1920 he worked for J. B. Huffman, contractor. From 1912 until his death he worked for J. G. Henderson.

She gave an endowment to Oakwood Cemetery Association of $120 to "keep the south half of Lot 54, Block 103, Oakwood Cemetery in perpetuity", on March 28, 1928, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 1012, page 149.

Anna Marie Brestal Gowen and Mrs. J. O. Duckett received a transfer of deed of trust from Ft. Worth Investors Mortgage Company November 30, 1931, to Lot 16, Block 36, Union Depot Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 1158, page 39 and 136.

Anna Marie Brestel Gowen made a contract with Investors Mortgage Company on March 8, 1932. This contract was later involved in litigation which affected real estate in Lamar, Tarrant Lubbock, Hamilton and Taylor counties in Texas. A certificate copy of court procedings of a case tried in the 48th District Court in Tarrant County May 9, 1932 appeared in the deed records of the above counties.

Anna Marie Brestel was declared "non compus mentis" February 17, 1938, according to Tarrant County Probate File 13486. She wrote her will September 30, 1938.

Anna Marie Brestel Gowen continued to live at 1704 May Avenue until her death in July 4, 1941. She died leaving an estate of $5,368.90 according to Tarrant County Probate File 14925. Her will named her brothers and sisters as beneficiaries. Included were William Herman Brestel, Bertha Brestel Hespen, Fred Brestel, Henry Brestel, Herbert Brestel and Frank Brestel.

On April 30, 1943 the estate of Anna Marie Brestel Gowen received an assignment from Investors Mortgage Company to a lot in Ellis Addition, Ft. Worth, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 1566, page 355. The property was sold to Virginia Smith July 19, 1945, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 1726, page 108.

Christena Gowin married Pleasant M. Frost on September 9, 1869, according to Barry County marriage records.

BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI

Willie Gowan, son of W. T. Gowan and S. A. Gowan, was born in 1887, according to “Cemetery Records of Bates County, Missouri, Volume III.” He died in the same year.

BENTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

"I am searching for the parents of Jesse Robert Goans, born March 3, 1856 [per bible records], 1860 MO census report; died March 24, 1942, Willow Springs, MO; mc1890 Melissa Jane Arledge [1865-1941]. Death records did not reveal names of parents. According to 1900 Benton Co, MO census, Jesse's parents were born in TN."

Edna Goans, daughter of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1892 and died in 1895.

Fannie Goans, daughter of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1894. She died in the following year.

Toney Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1897. He died in 1968

Manuel Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1898. He died in 1921.

William Henry Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1904. He was married about 1927 to Rosa Buchanan. He died in 1978.

Paul Francis Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1906. He died in 1982.

BUTLER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Grace Goins was married to Clarence Nye Davis in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on September 23, 1911, according to records of the Second Baptist Church there.

Martha Goins was married February 3, 1912 to Arch McDaniel in Poplar Bluff, according to records of the Second Baptist Church there.

Nancy S. Gowan died in October 1949, according to Butler County Death Certificate No. 33174.

William L. Gowan died in March 1940, according to Butler County Death Certificate No. 10311.

Betty M. Gowen died in July 1938, according to Butler County Death Certificate No. 24854.

Dora A. Gowen died in May 1955, according to Butler County Death Certificate No. 14794.

George R. Gowen died in December 1942 in Poplar Bluff according to Butler County Death Certificate No. 40330.

Jamie B. Gowen died in January 1939 according to Butler County Death Certificate No. 1746.

John R. Gowen died in March 1947 according to Butler County Death Certificate 8101.

Julia Ann Gowen was married to Henry Arthur Wisdom. In 1929 they lived at Neelyville, Missouri, near Poplar Bluff.

Thelma Maxine Wisdom, daughter of Henry Arthur Wisdom and Julia Ann Gowen Wisdom, was born at Neelyville July 29, 1929, according to "Claiborne Dandridge West."

Mrs. Lilly Mae Mesner Gowen died in Beaverdam township October 10, 1912 at “age 23 years, 7 months, and 1 day” from pnuesperal septichaemia, according to R. L. Turner, M.D. She was born March 10, 1889 in Butler County, according to Buck Gowen, informant. She was buried October 11, 1912 at Dun-ning Cemetery by A. W. Green, undertaker of Poplar Bluff, according to Butler County Death Certificate No. 31491.

Louise M. Gowen, a junior student at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas in 1955, showed a home address of 926 Mary, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She reappeared in the 1958 S.M.U. student directory with local residence at 716 Dumont, Richardson, Texas.

Living in Poplar Bluff in October in 1971, according to the telephone directory, were:

Mable Gowen died September 29^th, 1937 according to ler County Death Certificate No. 338004.

Mamie Reattea Gowen died March 18^th, 1932 according to Death Certificate No. 7524-A.

Mary L. Gowen died September 1944 in Poplar Bluff according to death certificate No. 33822.

Archie F. Gowin, son of S. Gowin and Arna Bolden Gowin, natives of Missouri, was born March 19, 1891 in Missouri. He, a farmer, died November 15, 1918 in the influenza epidemic. Pneumonia was a contributing factor in his death. He was buried November 22 without an undertaker, according to his father, informant for Death Certificate No. 38312.

Annie R. Gowin died in June 1941 in Butler County, according to Missouri State death records.

Lela Pierce Gowin, daughter of J. E. Pierce of Arkansas, was born May 10, 1893. She, a housewife, died November 22, 1918 of influenza, at age “25 years, 6 months, 12 days,”according to Dr. J. E. Smith. She was buried in Poplar Bluff, Missouri by A. W. Greer, undertaker, according to S. Gowin, informant for Death Certificate No. 38313.

BOONE COUNTY, MISSOURI

James W. Cook married Margaret L. Goins on January 15, 1857 according to Boone County marriage records.

William W. Goin appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Boone County, Enumeration District 6, page 6, Bourbon township:

Harvy Goin was married December 4, 1856 to Eliza Sweeney, according to Boone County marriage records. Children born to Harvy Goin and Eliza Sweeney Goin are unknown.

Margaret L. Goins was married January 15, 1857 to James W. Cook, according to Boone County marriage records.

David Goin married Emily Wheatly on February 4, 1853, according to Boone County marriage records.

BUCHANAN COUNTY, MISSOURI

W. E. Goins was a taxpayer at Agency, Missouri in Buchanan County from 1896 through 1900, according to the county tax records.

James E. Goowin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Buchanan County, Enumeration District 68, page 4, Marion township:

Carrie Gowen, a laundress was employed in 1919 at Missouri State Hospital No. 2 in St. Joseph, Missouri, according to “Missouri State Offices, Political and Military Records, 1919-1920.”

Robert P. Gowen died December 21^st, 1926 according to death certificate No. 37256-c.

Martha Goins of Breckenridge township was married August 2, 1874 to John C. Bennett, also of Breckenridge. Henry Summers, minister of the gospel officiated, according to Caldwell County marriage records, page 69.

CALLAWAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Samuel Henry Gowen was married to Lucy Ann Gilmore in 1877, according to Calloway County marriage records. Children born to Samuel Henry Gowen and Lucy Ann Gilmore Gowen are unknown.

Ira Claton Gowin was born June 12, 1879 and died in Callaway County August 11, 1950, according to "Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955."

Everett Harrison Gowin was born October 16, 1888 and died May 11, 1952, according to "Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955."

Mrs. Myrtle Gowin Flowers died September 11, 1931, according to "Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955."

CAMPBELL COUNTY, MISSOURI

Charley Goins was a resident of Campbell County in 1920 when he was married to Mrs. Ollie Medley of Gideon, Missouri, according to informtion on their Dunklin County marriage license. Children born to Charley Goins and Ollie Medley Goins are unknown.

Cape Girardeau County Marriage Book B, which covers 1839 to 1854, contains no members of the Gowen family [or spelling variations], according to Mrs. Howard W. Woodruff, who published an index to the volume.

CASS COUNTY, MISSOURI

W. Pleasant Goin was married to Priscilla Miller January 6, 1853, according to Cass County Marriage Book B, page 210. Of W. Pleasant Goin and Priscilla Miller Goin nothing more is known.

Carl Manning Gowen died April 5, 1920, according to Cass County Death Certificate No. 15823.

Susan Gowing was married to James S. Cox April 17, 1853, according to Cass County Marriage Book B, page 167.

CEDAR COUNTY, MISSOURI

Isom Gowan died in December 1944, according to Cedar County Death Certificate No. 40858.

CHARITON COUNTY, MISSOURI

William R. McGowen, farmer, was married to Catherine D., of Kentucky. A male child, the seventh, was born to William McGowen and Catherine McGowen February 25, 1884 in Chariton County according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C1629, page 18, number 196. William was 37 when the child was born. The attending physician is listed as J. Knott of Westville.

CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Daniel Gohen was the head of Household No. 1119-1119 enumerated in the 1850 census of Clay County:

A Goin Family monument has been set in Stoney Point Cemetery in Clinton County. Mary Goin has been buried there.

Robert I. Gowan died in December 1945, according to Cooper County Death Certificate No. 41010.

Mrs. Joyce Gowan Abele, age 80, died at Boonville, Missouri, according to her obituary in the “Columbia Daily Times” of March 22, 2007.

DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Viola Gowan was born March 9, 1870 in Dade County. She was married October 31, 1886 in Fannin County, Texas to John Edmiston Cox. He was born there November 17, 1859 to Edmiston Cox and Dorcas Anderson Brown Cox. Edmiston Cox was born May 3, 1809 in Bowling Green, Kentucky and died at Randolph, Texas in Fannin County July 23, 1861. Dorcas Anderson Brown Cox was born August 10, 1819 in Kentucky and died October 16, 1888 at Randolph.

John Edmiston Cox died in Fannin County September 22, 1894, and Viola Gowan Cox was remarried shortly afterward. Later she was married for a third time.

DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI

John Edmiston Cox died in Fannin County September 22, 1894, and Viola Gowan Cox was remarried shortly afterward. Later she was married for a third time.

Minor E. Gowin was born about 1882 to parents unknown. He was married February 19, 1903 at age 21 to Bertha T. White, age 18, “of Louisburg, at the bride’s residence,” according to Dallas County Marriage Book 7. Date of birth of Bertha T. White Gowin was December 10, 1884. It is believed that he died before any children were born.

It is believed that she was remarried to Wesley S. Rice, a Civil War veteran who served in Company H of the 13^th Missouri Cavalry Regiment. He was 50 years older than she. He was born March 23, 1834 and died September 18, 1909, at the age of 75.

Bertha T. White Gowin Rice died September 17, 1909--one day earlier, according to her tombstone in the Rice family burial plot in Crudgington Cemetery in Grant township in Dallas County. She was buried beside Wesley S. Rice. His first wife, Julia A. Rice, born November 23, 1846, died November 3, 1904, was also buried beside him.

DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI

John B. Goins was married to Elizabeth A. Lay October 7, 1883, according to Daviess County marriage records. Children born to John B. Goins and Elizabeth A. Lay Goins are unknown.

DUNKLIN COUNTY, MISSOURI

George W. Going was married to Lorena Evaline Golightly on September 29, 1874 according to Dunklin County marriage records.

Lafayette Goins was born in Alabama in February 1852, according to his enumeration in the 1900 census. He was married first about 1875, wife’s name unknown. He was remarried 1890, wife’s name, Clem [Clementine?] A.

John F. Goins, son of Lafayette Goins and his first wife, was born in May 1878 in Illinois. He was enumerated as a 22-year-old living in his father’s household in the 1900 census. He was married about 1901 to Dollie Bryant, daughter of Daniel Harvey Bryant and Nellie Jane Dunivan Bryant. Nellie Jane Dunivan Bryant died in 1924 in Dunklin County.

Robert A. Goins, son of John F. Goins, was born about 1903 in Dunklin County. He was married about 1926 to Martha Shoptaw.

John F. Goins, son of Robert A. Goins and Martha Shoptaw Goins, was born about 1930.

Sarah Gowan, daughter of Tom Gowan, a native of Tennessee and Dollie Atterson Gowan, was born on May 20, 1911 and lived to an age of “1 year, 9 months, and 22 days.’ She died February 12, 1913 from bronchitis after 32 days illiness. She was buried in Marsh Cemetery February 12, 1913, according to Dunklin County Death Certificate No. 4868. The family lived in Kennett, Missouri.

Endora [Eudora?] Gowen was married April 22, 1893 to W. M. McCracken, according to Dunklin County marriage records.

J. R. Gowen was married to Lorretta Kinder July 17, 1887, according to Dunklin County marriage records. Children born to J. R., Gowen and Lorretta Kinder Gowen are unknown.

M. M. Gowen was married to Miss M. E. Pickens October 4, 1894, according to Dunklin County marriage records. Children born to M. M. Gowen and M. E. Pickens Gowen are unknown.

Matilda Gowens was married to William S. Sullinger December 10, 1882, according to Dunklin County marriage records.

Willie Leon Gowen, son of James Gowen and Clara Moon Gowen, was born in Missouri January 27, 1914. He died May 11, 1916 from bronchial phemonia with complications. The contributory cause was membraneous croup. He died at the age of 2 years 3 months, and 14 days, according to Death Certificate No. 17517, signed by Hall C. Mason, M.D. He was buried in Kennett, Missouri by J. J. Kinsolving, undertaker.

Henry Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Gastonade County.

GENTRY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Leroy Goen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Gentry County, Enumeration District 276, page 8, Howard township:

GREENE COUNTY, MISSOURI

William W. Goans was married to Amanda I. Postin December 17, 1846, according to Greene County Marriage Book A, page 146. Of William W. Goans and Amanda I. Postin Goans nothing more is known.

Mrs. Amanda P. Goins was married October 4, 1854 to Jesse Mason, Jr, according to Greene County marriage records.

Rebecca Goun was married to Calvin Weatherman December 14, 1854, according to Greene County Marriage Book B, page 18.

GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Sarah Ann Husted Goans, daughter of Moses H. Husted and Elizabeth Stanley Husted, was born in 1827 in Ohio.

Moses H. Husted was born in 1797 in Virginia. He was married December 22, 1819 in Athens City, Ohio to Elizabeth Stanley who was born there June 17, 1803. He died January 1, 1873 in Grundy County. She died about 1885 in Trenton.

Sarah Ann Husted Goans died in 1919 at Trenton, Missouri and was buried in Union Cemetery, according to “Cemetery Records of Grundy County, Missouri.”

John M. Coleman, a merchant, was married to Katie McGowen in Trenton, Grundy County. A son was born to them December 11, 1884 in Trenton according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records.” At the time of the birth, the father was 25, and the mother was also 25. The medical attendant at the birth was W.R. Berry of Trenton.

HARRISON COUNTY, MISSOURI

William Goen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Harrison County, Enumeration District 289, page 13, Colfax township:

HENRY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Isaac T. Gouin was enumerated as the head of a househole in the 1880 census of Henry County, Enumeration District 173, page 33, Clinton township:

Philip Gowan/Goen who died in 1901 in Clinton, left suf-ficient funds to purchase a headstone for his grave. His obitu-ary states he came from County Cork, Ireland. Elizabeth Gowan, widow of Philip Gowan died December 27, 1921 ac-cording to Henry County Death Certificate No. 3740. She died at “89 years, 3 months, and 9 days.” She was also born in Ireland.

They were buried in Englewood Cemetery in Block 13, Lot 44, Graves 9 and 10, according to Donna McCormick.

Thomas S. Gowan was born at Clinton, Missouri of parents unknown September 22, 1870. He was married to Mandy Margy Gates, daughter of Peter Gates and Rickie Schultz Gates. She was born November 30, 1869 in Ohio.

Thomas S. Gowan and Mandy Margy Gates Gowan were residents of Big Spring, Texas at 1816 West Third Street, according to the 1929 city directory. In the 1936-37 edition they lived at 1411 West Second Street. Mandy Margy Gates Gowen died of heart disease May 13, 1937 in Big Spring, after a nine-year residence there, according to Howard County Death Book 7, page 334. She was buried in the cemetery at Coahoma, Texas.

From 1942 through 1949 Thomas S. Gowan lived at 1910 West Third Street, according to Big Spring city directories. He died July 7, 1953, at age 83, the result of a fall July 3, 1953 while getting off a city bus in Big Spring. The fall produced a fractured left hip and left shoulder and a congestive heart condition. He was buried in Big Spring Cemetery.

HOWARD COUNTY, MISSOURI

IRON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Allen Gowen and his wife, Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen, who was born in October 1829, were residents of Iron County in 1854, according to a descendant. Iron County was created in 1857 from six neighboring counties. He was murdered by one of his wife's brothers, according to family tradition. Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen appeared in the June 1900 and the 1910 census as a widow.

Children born to Allen Gowen and Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen are believed to include:

M. Fiegler suggests in a letter written June 6, 1999 that other children born to Allen Gowen and Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen were James W. Gowen/Going, born about 1839 and Isaac Gowen/Going, born about 1844. He wrote that James W. Gowen was married to Dicey Myers “whose mother was an Anderson” in Spring Creek township of Lawrence County, Missouri.

Emilene Gowen, regarded as a daughter of Allen Gowen and Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen, was born about 1850. She was married about 1866 to Thomas Jefferson Hampton, son of Joseph Hampton and Liza Jane Greganis Hampton. The will of Joseph Hampton was probated in Iron County in 1876, according to Wilma Cofer.

William Henderson Gowen, son of Allen Gowen and Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen, was born October 5, 1854 in Iron County. He was married about 1877 to Sarah Ann Anderson. He died March 9, 1943 and was buried in Anderson Cemetery at Gads Hill, Missouri. Children born to William Henderson Gowen and Sarah Ann Anderson Gowen are unknown.

JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

E. J. Goins was a resident of Jackson County October 24, 1919 when he received a quit claim deed from J. N. Moore to 640 acres in Brewster County, Texas. The deed described the land as Section 32, Block 235, according to Brewster County Deed Book 39, page 355. On November 24, 1922 E. J. Goins and his wife Belle Goins gave a warranty deed to the land to L. M. Hargus, according to Brewster County Deed Book 43, page 122.

E. J. Goins, a "single man of Jackson County" received a warranty deed for 160 acres in Curry County, New Mexico from John N. Moore, also of Jackson County, March 17, 1923, according to Curry County Deed Book 28, page 223. E. J. Goins gave a quit claim deed to the property to R. M. Shep-pard July 30, 1923, according to Curry County Deed Book, 28, page 291.

Charles R. Gowan was a driver and resided at 738 Locust and later at 2114 Bales in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].

Ellen Gowan resided at 1509 Jackson in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].

Earnest Gowan died October 19, 1930 in Kansas City according to Jackson County Death Certificate No. 33034.

Ida Gowan was listed as a domestic residing at 619 East 13^th Street in Kansas City, Missouri in the 1889-01 Kansas City directory.

Ira Gowan was listed as a driver for American Express Co. residing at 1009 East 17^th Street in Kansas City, Missouri in the Kansas City directory [1889-91].

Arby U. Gowen died in October 1939 in Kansas City, according to Jackson County Death Certificate No. 34994.

Charles R. Gowen died in December 1954 in Kansas City according to Jackson County Death Certificate No. 40952.

Ella Gowen resided at Blue Avenue, Southeast Corner in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory of 1889-91.

Mrs. J. A. Gowen resided at 1300 McGee in Kansas City Missouri according to Kansas City directory of 1889-91.

Wayne Gowen was a foreman and resided at 511 East 6^th Street in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].

Bob E. Gowin, age 80, died in Independence, Missouri, according to his obituary published in the April 9, 2007 edition of the “Kansas City Star.”

Caroline Elizabeth Gowin died September 1, 1927, according to Jackson County Death Record No. 27493.

Guy W. Gowin, a native of Iowa, died in Kansas City, Missouri in September 1947, according to Jackson County Death Certificate No. 31220.

An infant son was born to Guy Gowin and Thelma Williamson Gowin, May 30, 1921 and died the same day at Wilcrest Hospital of prematurity, according to Jackson County death certificate No. 12374. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery May 31, 1921 by Undertaker M. Taylor, according to Guy Gowin, 3419 Forrest Street, Kansas City, Missouri, informant.

Carroll C. Gowin died November 29, 1968, according to his obituary in the December 1, 1868 edition of the “Kansas City Star:”

Charles V. Gowing was born about 1882 in Indiana. He was married about 1905 to Dora B. Kraider who was also born in Indiana.

Charles. V. Gowing of Jackson County received an oil & gas lease on property located in Hopkins County, Texas in 1916, according to Hopkins County Deed Book 96, page 630. He gave an assignment on the lease to George Stough April 5, 1917, according to Hopkins County Deed Book 97, page 37.

Charles V. Gowing lived at Langdon, Kansas in 1907 when a son was born. He lived at 4116 Montgall, Kansas City in February 1917 when his son died after 18 months residence there.

Walter K. [raider] Gowing, son of Charles V. Gowing and Dora B. Kraider Gowing, was born February 16, 1907 at Longton, Kansas. He was a 10-year-old student in Sanford Ladd School in Kansas City, Missouri when he died February 27, 1917. The cause of his death was listed as pneumococcic meningitis by C. C. Niacilinde, M.D, attending physician. He was buried February 28, 1917 in Goshen Cemetery by D. W. Newcomer, undertaker, according to Missouri Death Certificate No. 6164.

“John R. Gowing” was listed as a clerk employed by G. A. Smith “residing at Tracy between 18^th and 19^th Streets” in Kansas City, Missouri in the city directory. He was later listed as a clerk employed by I. L. Haas & Son residing at 210 West 5^th Street in Kansas City Missouri. Both entries are from the 1889-91 Kansas City city directories.

“John R. Gowin” was born in Illinois about 1897. He was married about 1919 to Nannie Bowlin who was born about 1900 in Kentucky. In 1922 they were living at 1017 East Park Avenue, University, Missouri in St. Louis County.

Harvey Gowin, son of John R. Gowin and Nannie Bowlin Gowin, was born October 29, 1920. He died February 8, 1922 at age “1 year, 3 months, 10 days of bronchio pneumonia, according to Dr. J. F. Gallagher of St. Louis who signed his death certificate, No. 8099. He was buried in Valhalla Cemetery by George L. Pleitsch, undertaker.

M. A. Going was married to Mariah C. West February 15, 1875, according to Jackson County marriage records. Children born to M. A. Going and Mariah C. West Going are unknown.

JASPER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Carline Gowen was married November 5, 1871 to Lilbum Arthur, according to Jasper County Marriage Book C-D, page 68.

Clement Gowen was born February 24, 1927 and died August 17, 1999 according to the August 18, 19, and 20, 1999 issues of “Columbus Daily Advocate.” He was buried in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Mary B. Gowen was married to M. H. Fisher December 17, 1871 in Carthage, Missouri, according to Jasper County Marriage Book C-D, page 82.

L. Gowing, a resident of Jasper County in 1908 received a warranty deed from James R. DeLay and J. E. Lancaster to 160 acres in Floyd County, Texas for $2,800 November 9, 1908, according to Floyd County Deed Book 17, page 569. L. Gowing and his wife, Artie M. Gowing of Carthage, Missouri sold the property to Jasper Young, August 13, 1917 for $4,000 according to Floyd County Deed Book 41, page 86. They gave a transfer to Temple Trust Company June 10, 1925, according to Floyd County Book 10, page 193.

William P. Gowing died February 19, 1935 in Jasper County, according to Missouri Death Records No. 5761.

Adelle Gowan, born in 1886, died in 1953, according to her tombstone in Richardson Cemetery in Jefferson County.

Ben Gowan was one of the signatories to the statement written February 11, 1878 and published in the “Jefferson Democrat:”

We the undersigned qualified voters of the town [coming city], respectfully request you to become a candidate for Mayor at the ensuing April election, and promise you our support.”

Contained in the September 10, 1880 edition of the “Jef-ferson Democrat” in a county court proceedings column appeared the following report:

“September 6, 1880: Report of coroner's inquest over body of Benjamin Gowan approved, and bill of $21.20 costs allowed, and ordered certified to the railroad company for pay.”

Miss Bertha Gowan, teacher of Latin and English in the Cape Girardeau public schools, presented with her class, a play at the Grand Theatre one evening last week which was highly commended by the Cape Press. Miss Gowan is a DeSoto girl and a graduate of our high school, according to the March 30, 1911 edition of the “Jefferson County Record.”

Miss Bertha Gowan arrived home from Cape Girardeau Friday to spend the vacation with her parents, according to the June 5, 1913 edition of the “Jefferson County Record” of Hillsboro, Missouri.

Catherine Gowan died December 27, 1921 according to Jef-ferson County Death Certificate No. 32800. She died from rectum cancer. She was buried in the City Cemetery at De-Soto. She was a widow at her death at age “63 years, 9 months, and 19 days.” She was born in DeSoto about 1857. H. H. Hale was the informant for the death certificate. She was employed “by the railroad.”

Catherine Gowan, born 1848 and died 1921, was buried in the City Cemetery at DeSoto, Missouri.

Ernest Gowan and Della Gowan were “granted a Decree of Divorce, granted with care and custody of minor child, Otiva Gowan,” according to the January 30, 1913 edition of the “Jefferson County Record.”

Frank M. Gowan, born in 1886, died in 1926 and Hannah L. Gowan, born in 1889, died in 1970 were buried in the City Cemetery at DeSoto. Franklin Gowan died December 23, 1926, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 38569.

A marriage license was issued to Thomas W. McMullin and Ida Gowan by the Jefferson County Clerk, according to the November 27, 1890 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

Irwin F. Gowan, son of John Gowan, native of Indiana and Mary J. Hunter Gowan from New York, was born August 29, 1855 in Illinois. He was married about 1874, wife’s name Eugenia who was born about 1860. Irvin F. Gowan was married to “Miss Mary J. Hunter, a native of Indiana,” December 9, 1877 by Rev. J. L. McFarland, according to the December 21, 1877 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.” Mary J. Hunter Gowan was born July 29, 1860, according to her tombstone adjoining her husband’s.

Irwin F. Gowan, a farmer, lived to an age of “58 years, 7 months, and 6 days.” Informant for the death certificate, No. 12922, was Mary Jane Gowan. He died April 4, 1914 from “gangrene of the lung and lobar pneumonia,” according to R. C. Donnell, M.D. He was buried the same day in Gowan Cemetery by DeSoto Undertaking Company. His tombstone in Gowan Cemetery at DeSoto confirms his birth date as Aug-ust 29, 1855. Mary Jane Hunter Gowan died June 3, 1937.

Fred Gowan, son of Irwin F. Gowan and Mary J. Hunter Gowan, was born about 1880. He was married about 1920 to Eva Peebles. In 1930 they lived in Wichita, Kansas.

Fred Gowan was born about 1903 at DeSota of parents unknown. He was married about 1921 to Eva Peebles who was born at Barda, Nebraska about 1903. In January 1926 they were living at 234 South Emporia, Wichita, Kansas where he was employed as a cook, according to a son's birth certificate.

William Fred Gowan, Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan, was born January 10, 1926, according to Kansas BVS File 287-21533 filed by Dr. F. E. Kunce.

About 1928 they had "willfully abandoned the child and neglected to provide proper care and maintenance for a period of more than two years," according to the minutes of Jackson County, Missouri Circuit Court, Kansas City Juvenile Division, No. A-6733. On October 18, 1930 Fred Gowan signed a consent form for the child to be put up for adoption. Of Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan nothing more is known.

Bob Gowan, son of Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan, was born about 1923. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Don Gowan, son of Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan, was born about 1924. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

William Fred Gowan, son of Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan, was born January 10, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas, according to his birth certificate. On November 6, 1930 he was adopted by a realtor, Calvin F. Troupe and Margaret E. Troupe of Kansas City, Missouri. The Jackson County Circuit Court granted a request for the child's name to be changed to Calvin F. Troupe III.

In 1994 Calvin F. Troupe III, a resident of Brooklyn, New York placed a request with Gowen Research Foundation for assistance in locating his brother, Don Gowan and other members of his Gowan family

Augusta Ray Gowan, daughter of Irwin F. Gowan and Eu-genia Gowan, and their seventh child, was born May 14, 1886 at DeSoto, according to a birth announcement in the “Jeffer-son Democrat.”

Her father was 30, and her mother was 26 at that time. The medical attendant at the birth was a Mrs. Kraemer, a midwife, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Data-base,” page 85, No. 1042.

She remained unmarried and was a worker in a shoe factory. She died October 20, 1924 from tuberculosis after 8 years of suffering, according to J. Kearney, M.D. She lived to an age of “38 years, 5 Months, and 6 days,” according to Death Cer-tificate No. 29296. She was buried in Gowan Cemetery Octo-ber 22, 1924.

Ettie R. Gowen, daughter and eighth child of “Erwigne Gowen and Eugenie Gowen,” was born April 4, 1889 in Jefferson County. “Erwigne Gowen,” a carpenter, was 33 at the time of the birth, and Eugenie Gowen was 29. A Mrs. Kraemer of DeSoto was the medical attendant at the birth, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C3422, page 65, number 2057. This birth is also recorded on page 163 of the same database.

“Mrs. Irving Gowen” [Eugenia] was the mother of a daughter [name not given] born May 14, 1889, according to the June 9, 1886 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat” published in Hillsboro, Missouri. She was their eighth child.

Rachel Gowan, daughter of Irwin F. Gowan and Mary Jane Hunter Gowan, was born April 11, 1894 in DeSoto. She died August 31, 1911 of tuberculosis at age “17 years, 4 months, and 13 days,” according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 31747. She was buried in Gowan cemetery in Jefferson County. She was buried September 2, 1911 by DeSoto Under-taking Company of DeSoto.

J. E. Gowan of Windsor Harbor, Missouri was listed as a tax defaulter of 1874 taxes in the June 18, 1875 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

James Gowan died December 30, 1915, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 37685.

James C. Gowan was married about 1800 to Lucinda True, probably in Claiborne County, Tennessee. Their son, Jehu Gowan was born in Tazewell, Tennessee 1803. They removed to Jefferson County, Missouri.

James Gowan and John Gowan were listed as tax defaulters for the year of 1875 in the June 9, 1876 edition of the “Jeffer-son Democrat.”

Mrs. Lucinda Gowan, a widow whose husband [unnamed] served in the War of 1812 was listed on the pension rolls to receive $8 per month, according the “Jefferson Democrat” of Wednesday, March 26, 1884.

Jehu Gowan, son of James C. Gowan and Lucinda True Gow-an, both natives of Virginia, was born in Tazewell, Tenneessee June 19, 1830. He was a carpenter. He died a widower Feb-ruary 7, 1914 at age “83 years, 7 months, 18 days” of la grippe with senility being a contributing factor, according to Jeffer-son County Death Certificate No. 5159. Emme Duperett of DeSoto, Missouri was the informant. R. E. Donnell, M. D. was the attending physician. He was buried in Gowan Ceme-tery in Jefferson County by R. Coxwell & Son of DeSoto.

James F. Gowan was paid $1.75 for appearing as a witness in a court case tried May 14, 1880, according to the Statement of Witness and Jury Script issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court of Jeffrson County for the year ending February 1, 1881. The statement was printed in the February 4, 1881 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

Lena Gowan was born in DeSoto, date and parents unknown. She was the mother of a premature baby boy who was still-born July 22, 1924, according to John Ruff, informant for Death Certificate No. 20770. The child was buried in DeSoto City Cemetery by R. H. Barnhart, undertaker. His father was “unknown.” Lena Gowan died in December 1943 in Moberly, according to Randolph County Death Certificate No. 43480.

R. Gowan and Gowan Black were listed in the Friday, June 9, 1876 edition of “The Jefferson Democrat” as being tax de-faulters.

Mrs. John R. [A?] Gowan was the mother of a boy born November 15, 1886 in Hillsboro, according to the December 1, 1886 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

John O. Gowan was married March 11, 1877 to Pauline E. Washburn “at the residence of Henry Washburn” by Rev. J. T. McMullin, according to the March 16, 1877 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.” Children born to John O. Gowan and Pauline E. Washburn Gowan are unknown.

Lavina Gowan was married to Henry Hartman March 26, 1856 in Jefferson County. Lavina Gowan Hartman was re-married to James N. Reppy March 8, 1865. She was married for the third time June 20, 1869 to Francis Marion McCor-mack who was born in February 1840 to Peter Patrick McCor-mack and Eliza Alexander McCormack, according to Jeffer-son County marriage records.

Lemuel Gowan was selected as petit juror, according to the “Jefferson Democrat” of Wednesday, December 7, 1887.

Lemuel Gowan of Valle, Missouri was named as a delegate to the Republican convention to be held in Hillsboro on May 5, 1888, according to the April 25 edition of the newspaper.

“Lem Gowan” was mentioned in a article in the “Jefferson Democrat” of Martch 26, 1891:

“The lead mines near DeSoto bid fair to develop late something substantal. A company of businessmen here have been having some boring done on a tract of land on which they have an option, and this boring indicates the prescence of lead in paying quantities and not very deep. James Houwis[?] Jr, Lem Gowan, William Paul E. Hossen had an option on the tract at $30 per acre and after making a shaft, they were well enough settled with the prespect to close the deal. They say they have got a good thing and know it & after the spring rains are over with, they will go to work getting out the ore. They call their company the "Cow Tail Co." This is just a very high sounding name, but they care more for results than they do for big names. These men are the lowest bidders for sinking a shaft for the other com-pany, but there is delay about letting out the contract.”

Leonard O. Gowan was born in 1866 of parents unknown. He died in March 1942, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 11094l. His tombstone in DeSoto City Ceme-tery shows his death in 1941.

Mary M. Gowan was born in 1868 to parents unknown. She died in March 1949 and was buried in DeSoto City Cemetery, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 9016.

Mrs. Melinda C. Gowan was married July 3, 1884 to Thomas Hook “by Judge Elkins in Mr. Thomas’s law office,” according to the “Jefferson Democrat” of July 9, 1884.

Norman H. Gowan, son of Homer I. Gowan and Nettie Rey-nolds Gowan, was born January 16, 1927 in DeSoto. He served in the U.S. Army as a Tech 5 during World War II. He died at age 73 at DeSoto, March 11, 2000 at his residence. He was a retired glassworker for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Indus-tries. He was also a retired sergeant in the U. S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict.

He was survived by his wife, Alma Lee Bourbon Gowan of DeSoto, two daughters: Toni Gowan Gallaway and her hus-band Bob of Hillsboro, Missouri and Linda Gowan Pinkston and her husband Lester Pinkston of Cadet, Missouri; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was buried in DeSoto City Cemetery. An adjoining tombstone was provided for Alma L. Gowan, born September 3, 1927. The death date was left blank.

Regina E. Gowan died in July 1934, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 25157.

Richard A. Gowan died in March 1943, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 10617.

Rosa Gowan died in April 1947, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 13908.

Ruth Harriet Gowan died June 26, 1928, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 21045.

Sarah J. Gowan was married to John S. Pounds April 23, 1890 by C. S. Booth, Esquire, according to the May 1, 1890 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

Susan Gowan was born in 1888. She died March 22, 1928 and was buried in DeSoto City Cemetery, according to Jefferson County Death Certificate No. 9494.

J. T. McMullin made a statement regarding the death of Thomas B. Gowan which was published in the October 1, 1880 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat:”

“Thomas B. Gowan, aged 24 years and 8 months was born in Indiana, came to Missouri 18 years ago, lived with the undersigned, nearly 6 years. By industry and kindness he endeared himself to many, and his death is lamented by the entire neighborhood. He seemed as a member of my family as I shall never forget the kind care he took of me; but is gone, never more to return.

William Gowan deeded property to May E. Paul for a consideration of $700 in 1911, according to the June 29, 1911 edition of the “Jefferson County Record.”

Homer I. Gowen, born 1892, died 1963, was buried in Desoto City Cemetery. Adjoining was the grave of Nettie E. Gowan, born in 1898, died in 1993.

A male child was born October 17, 1886 to Emma Gowen [also listed as Gowan] of De Soto County. Emma Gowen was 24 at the time of the birth. “Mrs. Kraemer” was the medical attendant at the birth, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” page 62, Death Certificate No. 1188. The identity of the father is not recorded.

James Gowen, a farmer, was married to Jane Black in Jefferson County. Children born to James Gowen and Jane Black Gowen include a daughter, their fifth child, born August 21, 1886 in Jefferson County according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” page 61, No. 1138. Dr. B. Stevens of Vineland was listed as the attending physician for the birth. The birth is also listed under page 92 of the same records database.

Malcolm McGowan was born in 1875 and died in Jefferson County in 1936. His wife, Ella R. McGowan was born in 1877 and died in 1959. She was buried beside her husband in DeSoto City Cemetery.

JOHNSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Sarah E. Goen was married March 17, 1875 to John G. Smith, according to Johnson County marriage records.

Benjamin Goin, born in Tennessee in 1837, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Johnson County, Enumeration District 111, page 9:

[No explanation was given for the change in the spelling of the surname in the enumeration.]

Emily Goin was married July 1, 1851 to Jacob Barnett, according to Johnson County marriage records.

Thomas I. Goin married Margaret P. Caroll on September 25, 1862 according to Johnson County marriage records. Children born to Thomas I. Goin and Margaret P. Carroll Goin are unknown.

Mary F. Goins was born in 1848 in Missouri. She was mar-ried about 1866 to John M. Payne who was born December 15, 1846 in Johnson County. He died about 1868, according to “Paynes in Johnson County, Missouri.”

Polly Ann Goins married Peter Gipe on August 5, 1858, according to Johnson County marriage records.

A. D. Gowans was married on February 22, 1871 to Mary McConnell, according to Johnson County marriage records. Children born to A. D. Gowans and Mary McConnell Gowans are unknown.

Andrew Gowans was born in Ohio September 25, 1834, according to "History of Johnson County, Missouri." He enlisted in Company H, 94th Ohio Infantry Regiment in 1862 as a private. He moved through several promotions to captain and was found in several battles with his regiment. He received an honorable discharge following the end of the Civil War and removed to Illinois. He remained there until 1867 when he moved to Johnson County where he became a farmer operating 120 acres there. In 1872 he was married to Carrie A. Lorimer who was born in Ohio. She was the daughter of Alexander Lorimer.

"Miss M. H. Gowans was married about September 23, 1871 to I. M. Richmond at Capt. Andrew Gowans' in Johnson County, Missouri," according to the September 27, 1871 edition of "Missouri Republican" of St. Louis.

Margaret Gowans married Issac Richmond on September 20, 1871, according to Johnson County marriage records.

Samuel W. Gowans was married in Johnson County to Mary E. Stitt in 1870, according to John County marriage records. Children born to Samuel W. Gowans and Mary E. Stitt Gowans are unknown.

Walter Gowans was born in Scotland December 10, 1799. He died in Johnson County, Centerview township January 12, 1887 at the age of "87 years, 1 month, 13 days," and was buried "in U. P. Cemetery," according to Johnson County death records.

Martha Gowen was married to Johnathan Proctor March 15, 1866, according to Johnson County marriage records.

Mary Jane Gowin Taylor and Thomas Reuben Taylor were the parents of Artie Taylor who was born in Johnson County May 14, 1906.

Billie J. Gowin died in September 1940, according to Johnson County Death Certificate No. 32347.

William O. Gowin was born in Johnson County, date and parents unknown. His wife’s name was Marie M. Gowin. In August 1921 they lived near Worland, Missouri in Johnson County. A son was born to them August 26, 1921 who died at the age of “1 year, 25 days” of chronic intercolitis.” The child was buried in Moncrief, Missouri.

Eliza J. Gowins was married to George T. Hayes August 24, 1855, according to Johnson County marriage records.

Zerelda E. Goans, age 1, born in Missouri, died in August 1860 in Laclede County, according to the 1860 mortality schedule. Cause of death was unknown.

Mrs. Mary E. Shelton Gowen, daughter of Bud Shelton, died April 18, 1910 of bronchial pneumonia, according to Death Certificate No. 10114. She, a widow, was born December 6, 1841 in Monroe County, Tennessee and lived to an age of “69 years, 4 months, and 12 days.” Her mother’s maiden name was Messmore. She was buried April 19, 1910 in Casey Cemetery by A.W. Mourhouse, undertaker of Falcon, Missouri, according to Arch Gowen, informant.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI

James N. Falkner was married to S. Lottie Goins November 6, 1893, according to Lafayette County marriage records.

Annie L. Goens was married March 3, 1898 to George W. Waggoner, according to Lafayette County marriage records.

George Goings was married December 22, 1868 to Elin Young, according to Lafayette County marriage records. Children born to George Goings and Elin Young Goings are unknown.

Nancy J. Goins, wife of George Goins, died in Lafayette County May 13, 1896 at the age of 41, according to her obit-uary in the “Higginsville Advance.”

William J. Goins was married October 8, 1890 to Mary J. Daugher, according to Lafayette County marriage records. Of William J. Goins and Mary J. Daugher Goins nothing more is known.

Delnora Evan Gowan was married about 1891 to Ulysses S. Grant Kesterson who was born in 1868 to John Henry Kesterson and Malinda Jacques Kesterson in Lafayette County. He died in 1950.

Billy McGowan attended school in Dover, Missouri in Lafayette County from 1926 through 1938. Edward McGowan attended school there in 1921-22.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI

James W. Goings was born about 1838 in Tennessee of parents unknown. He was married by A. A. Young, M.C.P. to Diana "Dicey" Myers December 27, 1859 in Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church, according to Lawrence County Marriage Book ABC, page 217.

In the 1850 census, “Dicy Myers, age 10, born in Missouri,” was an orphan living in the home of Thomas Cary with her four brothers, according to the research of W. B. Landers.

"James W. Gowens" was enumerated there in the 1860 census of Spring River Township:

"Isaac Goins" is regarded as a brother of the householder. The family bible lists "Jamesy Goins" and refers to his service in the Confederacy.

Sara Goings, daughter of James W. Goings and Diana “Dicey” Myers Goings, was born about 1858. It is believed that she died in childhood.

Virginia June Goings, daughter of James W. Goings and Diana “Dicey” Myers Goings, was born about 1864. She was married about 1882 to Ed Flynn. They removed to Sangamon County, Illinois where her husband became mayor of Springfield, Illinois

Mary Ody Goings, daughter of James W. Goings and Diana "Dicey" Myers Goings, was born about 1872. She was married about 1889 to James Morton Vermillion of Lawrence County.

Children born to James Morton Vermillion and Mary Ody Goings Vermillion include:

Ural Gowan died in November 1950, according to Lawrence County Death Certificate No. 37629.

Isaac Gowing, “age 26, born in Indiana,” was enumerated in the 1870 census of Lawrence County.

LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI

Rev. D. L. Goins was mentioned in the November 27, 1977 edition of the “Troy Free Press.”

Jane Holiday Goins was married June 8, 1874 in Lincoln County to Willis M. Reynolds as his third wife. He was born about 1800 and died in 1888, according to the research of Nancy Wortman.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

No families of Gowen [or spelling variations] appeared in the 1850 census of Livingston County.

Simeon G. Gowan died in October 1954, according to Livingston County Death Certificate No. 34555.

Albert D. Gowin was born about 1828 in Indiana. He was married about 1846 to Nancy Reed, kinsman of Thomas H. Reed, according to Karlyn May, a descendant.

“Albert Gowin” was listed as the head of the family in the 1850 census of Madison County, Household 607-607:

The family later appeared in adjoining Wayne County, Mis-souri. They were not found in the 1860 census of Missouri.

One is reported to have been published in a Wayne County, Missouri newspaper as follows: ‘Thomas H. Reed was shot in Texas. On his deathbed, August 6, 1874, he admitted to having been the leader of the gang that robbed the Iron Mountain train at Gads Hill in Wayne County.’ Thus the Jesse James gang was ab-solved of the blame. This article was published about August or September 1874. Elder family members said he died in Summerville [Somerville], Texas.

Albert D. Gowen/Gowan/Gowin) was returning from Texas where he was an heir to an estate. He was am-bushed and killed having left a widow Nancy [nee Reed] and several small children back in Wayne County.

Albert D. Gowen went to the Panhandle of Texas to re-ceive his portion of an estate. Upon his return, he was ambushed and killed. His wife, Nancy [nee Reed] packed up their children and returned to Missouri.

I have no idea where in Texas either of these accounts may have occured, however, the time frame is 1863-1870.”

George Washburn Gowin, son of Albert D. Gowin and Nancy Reed Gowin, was born in Missour, perhaps Madison County about 1847. He was supposedly killed during the Civil War, according to Carlyn May.

MADRID COUNTY, MISSOURI

Dr. Robert Ernest Going, a dentist, was born at Parma, Missouri April 15, 1928 of parents unknown. He was a graduate of Valparaiso University and University of Illinois, receiving his A.B, B.S. and D.D.S. degrees. Later he became a captain in the U. S. Air Force. On July 3, 1954 he was married to Carol Ione Christensen. In 1957 he was practicing dentistry in Denver, Colorado. In 1958 they were living at 1403 South Prospect Park, Park Ridge Illinois where he was receiving additional instruction, according to "Who's Who in Colorado" of 1958.

Children born to Dr. Robert Ernest Going and Carol Ione Christensen Going include:

MARION COUNTY, MISSOURI

Lula Ann Goens was born April 30, 1892, according to a descendant, Ethan Bruce. She was married about 1908 to William H. Garner who was born October 22, 1888. They lived in Marion County. William H. Garner died in December 1970. Lula Ann Goens Garner died in September 1978.

Ella Heneritta Garner, daughter of William H. Garner and Lula Ann Goens Garner, was born June 30, 1912. She was married about 1930 to Floyd Charles Bruce who was born May 16, 1906. Floyd Charles Bruce died February 2, 1963, and Ella Heneritta Garner Bruce died in January 1982.

Robert Bruce, son of Floyd Charles Bruce and Ella Heneritta Garner Bruce, was born December 13, 1930, according to his

William Goings was the only person of interest to Gowen chroniclers who was enumerated in the 1850 census of Marion County. He was recorded in the household of William M. Sparks, Household No. 1488-1488 as:

MC DONALD COUNTY, MISSOURI

No families of Gowen [or spelling variations] were enumerated in the 1850 census of McDonald County.

MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Rev. Jesse Goins was chosen pastor of Providence Baptist Church at Half Rock, Missouri in Mercer County in May 1854, according to the church minutes. The church, organized in 1844, was the oldest in Mercer County.

Sarah Jane Goins, daughter of Rev. Jesse Goins and Susannah Goins, was born about 1849 in Missouri. She was married about 1869 to Daniel Peyton Baker who was born May 5, 1841 in Clark County, Indiana. He was the eighth child of James Baker and Elizabeth Peyton Baker.

MILLER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Malinda Goin, perhaps a widow, appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Miller County, Enumeration District 103, page 10, Saline Township:

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MISSOURI

William S. Fourrow married Statie Goings on February 6, 1900 according to Mississippi County marriage records.

George R. Goens was married November 20, 1870 to Mary J. Cannon, according to Mississippi County marriage records. Children born to George R. Goens and Mary J. Cannon Goens are unknown.

Alex Goings was married to Mrs. Martha Storey January 13, 1898, according to Mississippi County marriage records. Children born to Alex Goings and Martha Storey Goings are unknown.

Annie Goings was married to George S. Hancock November 15, 1899, according to Mississippi County marriage records.

Emma Goings was married February 5, 1885 to Ira Hutchinson, according to Mississippi County marriage records.

Statie Goings was married February 6, 1900 to William S. Fourrow, according to Mississippi County marriage records.

Hew C. Goin married Susan Ann Goin on October 10, 1871, according to Mississipi County marriage records.

James H. Goins was married May 6, 1881 to Josephean A. Staffert, according to Mississippi County marriage records. Of James H. Goins and Josephean A. Staffert Goins are unknown.

Arra Hutchinson was married February 5, 1885 to Emma Goings, according to Mississipi County marriage records

George S. Hancock married Annie Goings on November 15, 1899 according to Mississippi County marriage records.

MONITEAU COUNTY, MISSOURI

Sylver Gowan was married March 29, 1868 to William Mays, according to Moniteau County Marriage Book D, page 182.

MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Hetty Jane Margaret Gowin was born of unknown parents October 25, 1899 in Florida, Missouri in Monroe County. She was married October 5, 1946 to Robert William Love. She died in January 1976 in Bellflower, Missouri in Montgomery County.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Montgomery County was organized December 14, 1818 from St. Charles County, and Pinckney, Missouri was designated as its county seat. The townsite is now located in Warren County. Eight years later Lewiston, Missouri became the county seat, and Pinckney disappeared.

The first sheriff of the county was Irvine S. Pittman, and the first punishment he executed was a flogging, according to Joanne Scobee Morgan. She wrote:

“The first criminal case tried in Pinckney was against a man named Jim Goen, who had stolen a pair of shoes from his sweetheart. He was sentenced by the court to receive twenty-nine lashes at the whipping post, which at the time was a familiar instrument of justice, as there was one at every court house in the state. As soon as the sentence was pronounced, the prisoner started to run, and the sheriff gave chase. It was a pretty close race until they came to a fence, which Goen attempted to jump, but failed, and fell on his back. Pitman secured him, took him back to the whipping post, and inflicted the punishment, which was the first and last sentence of the kind ever executed at Pinckney.”

Thaddeus Gowen Bridges, a physician and surgeon, was married to Sarah Francis Inge Bridges in Morgan County. Children born to Thaddeus Gowen Bridges include a female born December 24, 1883 in Morgan County according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C4767, number 76. Thaddeus was 40 at the time of the birth and Sarah was 34.

Thomas H. Gowan who was born June 21, 1848 and died September 22, 1905, was buried in Bethel Cemetery, according to "Neosha Area Cemeteries."

NEW MADRID COUNTY, MISSOURI

New Madrid County gained fame when it was the epicenter of three large earthquakes in 1811 and 1812. They are regarded as the strongest shocks to be recorded in the United States. There were 1,874 lesser quakes associated with the "Big Three" which were felt in Louisville, Kentucky, 200 miles away. The quakes were strong enough to shake down chimneys in Cincinnati, Ohio, 400 miles away and were felt in Canada and on the headwaters of the Missouri River and the Arkansas River.

The tract of greatest shaking, comprised about 40,000 square miles southerly from New Madrid, Missouri. A region 150 miles long and 40 miles wide, later called the "Sunken Country," sank from three to nine feet, and the river rushed in.

The town of New Madrid was built on the bank of the Mississippi River, but the quakes changed the course of the river, leaving New Madrid "high and dry." When the river moved away, New Madrid was also moved to follow it.

Reelfoot Lake was formed overnight across the River in Tennessee when the land beneath it sank and river water rushed in.

New Madrid, named for Madrid, Spain, was an Indian trading post as early as 1783. In 1789 Col. George Morgan of New Jersey received a large land grant in the area on the provision that he would influence the American settlers there into becoming part of Spanish Louisiana.

The Battle of New Madrid was fought in the area March 13, 1862 between the Union and Confederate forces. After the fall of Ft. Donelson and Ft. Henry, the Confederate forces withdrew 60 miles downriver to Island No. 10, a heavily fortified position of great natural strength at a sharp bend in the river. New Madrid, seven miles farther downriver, was also fortified by the Confederates.

Marion M. Gowen died in September 1951, according to Death Certificate No. 30916.

William H.Gowan was married April 23, 1899 to Fannie Dunkin, according to New Madrid County marriage records. She was possibly a kinsman to his first wife, Sarah Duncan.

William H. Gowan, native of Tennessee, was enumerated as the head of a household in New Madrid County, Enumeration District 74, page 167-B on June 11, 1900:

William H. Gowan died in January 1944, according to New Madrid County Death Certificate No. 7838.

Children born to William H. Gowan and Fannie Dunkin Gowan are unknown. Children born to William H. Gowan and his first wife, Sarah Duncan Gowan include:

Tommy Gowan, son of William H. Gowan and Sarah Duncan Gowan, was born in December 1882. He was enumerated as an 18-year-old living in his father’s household in the 1900 census.

Eula Gowan, daughter of William H. Gowan and Sarah Duncan Gowan, was born in February 1885. She appeared as a 15-year-old in the 1900 census of her father’s household. She was married to . . . .

Sarah Athel Gowan, daughter of William H. Gowan and Sarah Duncan Gowan, was born in May 1887. She appeared as a 13-year-old in the 1900 census of her father’s household. She was married to W. A. Johnson March 8, 1908, according to New Madrid County marriage records.

Alice Gowan, twin daughter of William H. Gowen and Sarah Duncan Gowan, was born in March 1892 in Tennessee. She was enumerated as an eight-year-old in the 1900 census of her fathers’ household.

Granville [?] Gowan, son of William H. Gowan and Sarah Duncan Gowan, was born in March 1892. He was enumerated as an eight-year-old in the 1900 census of his father’s household.

NEWTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

James M. Gowan died January 18, 1911, according to Newton County Death Certifite No. 2629.

OREGON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Dock Goins was a resident of Oregon County in 1859. His daughter, Nancy An Goins Harris, was the mother of Mary Jane Harris [Norris?] was married in her grandfather's home to William Dillard January 9, 1859, according to the research of Arlie Sipe and Ionia Sipe, Foundation members of Tucson, Arizona.

George W. Goins was born September 10, 1851 in Alabama of parents unknown. He was married January 13, 1875 to Mary Ann Stubblefield, daughter of Joseph Stubblefield and Martha Elizabeth Hall Stubblefield, according to Oregon County Marriage Book A, page 204.

George W. Goins was enumerated June 17, 1880 adjoining the household of John Stubblefield and Margaret Stubblefield in the census of Oregon County, Household 217-218, page 14-C:

Levi Goins was married in March 1905 to Nannie Young, according to Oregon County marriage records. She was born in Missouri in 1882 and died in 1968 in Randolph County, Arkansas. She was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery near Elm Store in Randolph County.

Zacharist T. Gowan died January 24, 1937, according to Oregon County Death Certificat No. 2462.

OZARK COUNTY, MISSOURI

Alta Goins, Beulah Goins and Versa Goins were included in a group picture of the students of Fairview School in Ozark County in December 1921. Pictured with his students was the teacher, Charlie Phillips.

Ezra Gowan was married about 1866 to Mary J. Thompson who was born in 1847 to Jonathan O. Thompson and Lucinda Ann Thompson, according to Terry Gregory. In 1880 Ezra Gowan, “clerk in a drygoods store” was enumerated as the head of a household in Gainesville, Missouri.

PERRY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Thomas Goin became a second lieutenant in Company E, 12th Missouri Cavalry Regiment organized March 28, 1862 with men recruited in Perry County.

PEMISCOT COUNTY, MISSOURI

Herbert Gowan, son of W. H. Gowan, a Mississippian and Mattie Brooks Gowan, native of Missouri, was born in Carruthersville, Missouri June 2, 1911. He died June 21, 1911 from pneumonia and whooping cough according to Death Certificate No. 21973. He was buried June 22, 1911 at Cottonwood Point.

William Henry Gowan, son of William Gowan, was born November 21, 1863 in Tennessee, according to his death certificate. He was married about 1886 to Dee Tennessee "Tennie" Duncan.

They were living in Pemiscot County in 1910, according to Lauretta Allen Dickherber of Arnold, Missouri. They may have lived in Stoddard County, Missouri in 1918 where a daughter was born.

William Henry Gowan died about 1923 in La Font, Missouri in adjoining New Madrid County and was buried in Portageville Cemetery in Pemiscot County.

Children born to William Henry Gowan and Dee Tennessee "Tennie" Duncan Gowan include:

Mrs. Edna Hoffman Gowen, a colored woman, was born Sept. 18, 1894 and lived to be an age of “30 years, 1 month, and 12 days.” She was born to W. H. Hoffman of Mississippi. Her occupation was labor. She died November 13, 1924 of peritonitis [ruptured gall bladder] in Pemiscot County, according to death certificate No. 32372. The contributory cause was gallstones according to G. W. Phipps, M.D. She was buried in Mason Cemetery November 14, 1924. The undertaker was H. S. Smuck.

Olivia R. Gowen died October 19, 1936 according to Pemiscot County Death Certificate No. 38560.

William G. Gowan, son of William H. Gowan and Dee Tennessee “Tennie” Gowan, was born about 1898.

Jessie Mae Gowan, daughter of William H. Gowan and Dee Tennessee “Tennie” Gowan, was born in 1902, according to Lauretta Allen Dickherber. She was married December 2, 1918 in Conran, Missouri to James V. Marion of adjoining Stoddard County, Missouri. He was the son of Luke Marion and Lena Bell Marion. They lived in Portageville, Missouri.

Howard S. Gowan of Camas, Washington died October 30, 1999, and his obituary was carried in the “Daily Columbian:”

“Howard S. Gowan, who loved bingo and watching trains and airplanes, died in Vancouver Saturday, October 30, 1999. He was 81. Mr. Gowan was a cook at the veterans hospital in Vancouver. His wife, Angelina Pensa Gowan, died October 10, 1999. She was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Napolie, Italy and had lived in Clark County for 53 years.

Survivors of Howard S. Gowan include three sisters, Opal Gowan Stewart of Blytheville, Ark., Doris Gowan McCollum of Columbus, Mississippi and Barbara Gowan of St. Louis; and two brothers, T. Eugene Gowan of Oak Harbor, Washington and James Gowan of Steele, Missouri.

Mr. Gowan was born March 30, 1918, in Steele and lived in Camas 53 years. There will be no service. Brown's Funeral Home in Camas is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1425 N.E. Irving St, Portland, Oregon, 97232.”

“Angelina Gowan, a homemaker who lived in Clark County for 53 years, died in Vancouver on Sunday, October 10, 1999. She was 77.

Mrs. Gowan was born February 14, 1922, in Napolie, Italy. Her maiden name was Pensa. Survivors include her husband, Howard S. Gowen; four sisters, Clorinda Pesapani, Sofia Pensa, Carmelina Pensa and Elisa Pensa, all of Naples Italy.

There will be no service. Inurnment will be in Camas Cemetery later. Browns’ Funeral Home in Camas is in charge of arrangements. “

Ellen Goen, negro, was the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Pettis County, Enumeration District 122, page 31 living on Jefferson Street in Sedalia, Missouri:

Judith Goings was married about 1832 to Anthony Stover who was born in Kentucky in January 1808. They lived in Peittis County about 1840. He was a son of Joseph Stover who was born in Germany. They removed to Denton County, Texas about 1846, according to "One Hundred Twelve Years in Little Elm Community."

Polly Goins was married January 25, 1853 to John O’Bannon, according to a statement made by William S. Hughes, J.P. Hughes was the magistrate who performed the ceremony, according to Pettis County Marriage Book B, page 52. He stated:

“This is to certify that I, William S. Hughes of Elkfork township, Pettis County, joined in matrimony John O’Bannon and Polly Goins on the 25^th of January, 1853.”

Thomas J. Gowin was married May 7, 1871 to Mary E. McGuire, according to Pettis County marriage records. Children born to Thomas J. Gowin and Mary E. McGuire Gowin are unknown.

“Margaret [Carroll] married Thomas J. Gowin in Mis-souri about 1862. Margaret and her brother, Napoleon [Carroll] and his wife, Isabel [Carroll] are listed in the 1860 census in Missouri, but no other Carroll's. Mar-garet and Thomas Gowin had three children in Mis-souri. and one in Illinois. My grandfather, Curtis Gow-in, was born June 1878 at North Otter, Illinois.

Margaret and Thomas and their daughter Gladys Gowin Sagle, are buried in Cherry Cemetery.”

“Mary E. Gowan” died July 13, 1936, according to Pettis County Death Certificate No. 275.63.

PHELPS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Thomas Jefferson Going, a Kentuckian who was born in 1833, and his wife, Sarah Breen Going, were residents of Rolla, Missouri in October 1862. At approximately this time he joined a Missouri regiment and served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was discharged as a lieutenant. At the war's end he moved his family to Salina, Kansas in 1886. He was elected sheriff of Salina County, Kansas later. Thomas Jefferson Going died in Topeka, Kansas January 10, 1910 at the age of 77. Sarah Breen Going died a few years later at about age 60.

James William Going, son of Thomas Jefferson Going and Sarah Breen Going, was born at Rolla October 19, 1862, according to a biographical sketch published in "Kansas Biography:"

"James William Going, who long held a prominent position among the businessmen of Topeka, served as president of the Kansas State Fair Association and vice-president and manager of the Shawnee Fire Insurance Company of Topeka, was born at Rolla, Missouri October 19, 1862, and is a son of Thomas Jefferson Going, a native of Kentucky, who became a soldier in the Union Army, being a lieutenant in a Missouri regiment, and who after his removal to Kansas at the close of the Civil War, located at Salina, where he served as sheriff of Salina, County. He died at the home of his son, James W. in Topeka, January 10, 1910 aged 77 years. Sarah Breen Going, the mother of James William Going, was born in Ireland, was of Scotch-Irish descent, and came to America with her parents, John and Jane Breen, when she was a little girl. She died in Kansas City, Missouri a few years ago, age about 60 years.

James William Going was but four years of age when his parents came to Kansas and located in Salina. He was educated in the Kansas public schools and in the University of Kansas at Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Going began his business career when he reached the age of 21 as editor of the "Salina Herald." For several years in his early manhood he was engaged in the insurance and loan business at Salina, and in 1893 he organized the Shawnee Fire Insurance Company of Topeka, with which he was officially connected until he removed to San Diego, California in 1911. For several years he was secretary and manager of the company, but later became vice-president and manager. He was one of the organizers of the Kansas State Fair Association and its president. He was also interested in farming in Shawnee County. Beside those interests already mentioned Mr. Going was vice-president and a director of the Topeka Woolen Mills Company.

Mr. Going married Miss Georgia Elgin Goodwin of Salina, Kansas. She is a daughter of Rev. Aaron D. Goodwin, a Christian minister, formerly pastor of the Christian Church at Salina. Mr. and Mrs. Going have two children--Margaret and James Dale. Mr. Going was identified with various commercial, social and fraternal organizations of Topeka, being a member of the Commercial Club and the Topeka Country Club. He is a Thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Knight Templar, and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. His political allegiance is given to the Republican party. He is a member of the First Christian Church of Topeka and chairman of its official board."

Miss E. McGowen, born about 1868 at Rolla, Missouri. She was was married about 1884 to Sig Riley, a farmer. They were residents of Rolla when their first child, Charley W. Riley was born March 14, 1886. She was 18, and he was 19.

Bluford Jackson McGowan was born in 1827 in Kentucky. He was married about 1850 to Elizabeth Wesley. They removed from Kentucky to Missouri about 1858. He was enumerated in the 1870 census of Phelps County, Missouri as the head of a household, Rolla township, page 716A:

Sadie Gowan died in February 1934, according to Pike County Death Certificate No. 6055

PLATTE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Henry. C. Goen was married to Virginia C. Pancake February 24, 1884, according to Platte County marriage records. Virginia Pancake Goen was born November 8, 1863, the daughter of Argelius Pancake and Martha May Pancake.

Georgia A. Goins was married December 19, 1880 to William H. Hull, according to Platte County marriage records.

Woodford Gowin was married November 29, 1857 to Mary Dollins, according to Platte County marriage records. Chil-dren born to Woodford Gowin and Mary Dollins Gowin are unknown.

“Woodford Gowen” received a payment from the Platte County Clerk August 19, 1858.

Bobby L. Gowin died in December 1954, according to Pulaski County Death Certificate No.38364.

PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

Stella M. Wentworth was born October 21, 1883 in Unionville, Putnam County to Frealing H. Wentworth and Albia R. McGowen Wentworth. She was the third child born to the couple according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C5578, page 46, number 73. Frealing was 39 at the time of the birth and Albia was 36. Berry P. Brumpaugh of Unionville was the medical attendant at the birth.

RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI

James Goin was listed as the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Randolph County, Enumeration District 103, page 27, Prairie Township:

Dewey Goins was a resident of Higbee, Missouri in 1913 when his baseball team was victorious over the Glasgow High School team, according to a news item in the “Higbee News:”

“Friday, 20 June 1913--ALL STARS WON--the Hig-bee All-Stars, an aggregation of coming professionals, put it all over the Glasgow High School team here Sun-day by a score of 24 to 4 in three innings, when the vis-itors, seeing there was no hope, threw up the sponge and quit in disgust.

The Higbee team, which is managed by Ira Kirby, is composed of the following players: Paul and Earl Murphy, Will Nichols, Will Crawford, Heck Bohanan, Alfred Towles, Dewey Goins, Claude Reed and Claude Steveson.”

Miss Ethel Goins and Miss Sophia Goins had parts in a play, “In the Shadow of the Rockies” as reported in the March 17, 1911 edition of the “Higbee News.”

John Goins sold his Goins Restaurant in Higbee to Edward E. Thomas and W. E. Jones of Bevier “last Saturday,” according to the “Higbee News” of February 24, 1911.

Mrs. John Goins and family were among the 70 individuals who attended the surprise 63^rd birthday dinner for Mrs. Cordelia Rule. The family and friends had gathered while Mrs. Rule was attending church services, according to the May 11, 1923 edition of the “Higbee News.”

Mary Goins was identified as a schoolgirl in the “Higbee News” of April 9, 1897.

George Gowan died March 5, 1931in Moberly, Missouri, according to Randolph County Death Certificate No. 22298.

Stephen H. Gowen was married to Gennatta Brooks January 13, 1830 in Randolph County. Of Stephen H. Gowen and Gennatta Brooks Gowen nothing more is known.

RAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Daniel W. Goan was married September 20, 1882 to Lizzie Weiss, in Ray County according to “Missouri Marriages, 1851-1900.” Children born to Daniel W. Goan and Lizzie Weiss Goan are unknown.

Joseph C. Goans was married December 31, 1897 to Hulda Shelton, according to Ray County marriage records. Children born to Joseph C. Goans and Hulda Shelton Goans are unknown.

Martha J. Goans was married November 20, 1887 to Samuel Carroll, according to Ray County marriage records.

Joseph Goen was married December 27, 1887 to Fannie Riley, according to Ray County marriage records. Children born to Joseph Goen and Fannie Riley Goen are unknown.

REYNOLDS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Mary Going was married to B. McPolk September 24, 1885, according to Reynolds County marriage records.

Cynda Gowen, daughter of A. J. Gowen and Elizabeth Ruble Gowen of Des Arc, Missouri, was born in Gads Hill, Missouri. January 17, 1891 and lived to an age of “20 years 11 months and 16 days.” She died January 1, 1912 according to Reynolds County Death Certificate No. 2477 of lobar pneumonia in both lungs or double pneumonia. Dr. J. H. Moffitt was the attending physician. She was buried in Mauck cemetery by Undertaker E. M. Gradey.

Gads Hill became famous for a train robbery perpetrated by the Jesse James gang in January 1874, according to an article by Ronald H. Beights from “Wild West Magazine:”

“Jesse and the gang patted children on the head, bowed to ladies, kidded around, quoted Shakespeare, targeted rich Yankees and wrote their own account of the rob-bery for the newspapers -- in short, they created a leg-end.

Five armed riders wearing U.S. Army overcoats stop-ped to have their horses shod at a village blacksmith shop on the Chalk Bluff Road in northeastern Arkansas on Tuesday, January 27, 1874. They were strangers to the area, and the bedrolls, extra clothing and other gear behind their saddles indicated they were traveling men. What's more, each man wore several Colt Navy revol-vers, three carried double-barreled shotguns, and their horses, although of superior quality, were noticeably jaded from hard riding. The blacksmith asked no questions, but went straight to work. When he finished shoeing the animals, the travelers paid him and rode on.

Only later would the smithy learn a shocking truth about his mysterious patrons. Newspapers reported that they were Missouri outlaws, former Confederate guerrillas, fresh from a stagecoach holdup committed January 15 near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Even more disturbing were their suspected identities. Calling them "the most daring band of robbers the country ever contained," the “St. Louis Dispatch” expressed "very little doubt" that they were members of the infamous James-Younger Gang, consisting that day of Frank and Jesse James, Arthur McCoy and two of the Younger brothers.”

Henry Raymond Gowen, son of James P. Gowen, born in Missouri and Sylvia Warren Gowen, born in Pennsylvania, was born September 10, 1914 in Missouri. He died September 20, 1915 of cholera infantiris and gastro enteritis at the age of “1 year and 9 days,” according to Reynolds County Death Record No. 31554. He was buried in Chitwood Cemetery, according to his father, informant of Corridon, Missouri.

Della Gowen, daughter of James P. Gowen and Sylvia Warren Gowen, was born January 4,1916 at Carroll, Missouri. James P. Gowen was a native of Missouri, and Sylvia Wasson Gowen was a native of Virginia. According to Reynolds County Death Certificate No. 3099, Della Gowen died January 7, 1916 at “three days old.” The cause of death was asphyxia pallida, according to Dr. L. B. Ralls of Centerville, Missouri. She was buried in Chitwood Cemetery by undertaker John Brooks of Centerville.

Henry Ramond Gowen died September 20, 1915 according to Reynolds County Death Certificate No. 31554.

Maudie Della Gowen was married about 1937 to Delmar Lacy Barton. In 1941 they lived at Centerville, Missouri where a daughter was born:

Irene Glenda Barton, daughter of Delmar Lacy Barton and Maudie Della Gowen Barton, was born in Centerville June 16, 1941. She died March 29, 2003. Her obituary appeared in the “Potosi Independent-Journal” of Potosi, Missouri in its April 3, 2003 edition:

“Irene Glenda DeClue of Fletcher, Missouri, was born at Centerville, Missouri June 16, 1941, the daughter of the late Delmar Lacy Barton and Maudie Della Gowen Barton. She departed this life at the St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri Friday, March 28, 2003, having reached the age of sixty-one years, nine months and twelve days.

She was united in marriage to Thomas F. DeClue on June 17, 1970 in Hillsboro, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas DeClue of Fletcher, Missouri; three daughters, Kathy Reed and Jinetta Kart of Cresent City, California and Lori Koon and husband John of Reno, Nevada; seven sons, Mike Kaboos of Richwoods; Randy Kaboos of Cresent City, California; Carl Kaboos of Cresent City; Tom DeClue of Sullivan, Missouri; Stacy DeClue of Richwoods; Kelly DeClue and wife Kathy of Robertsville, Missouri and Kevin DeClue and wife Julie of Richwoods; step-daughter, Lisa DeClue of St. Louis and stepson, Jessey DeClue of Lonedell, Missouri; four sisters, Mary Davis of Godfrey, Illinois; Janet Byington and husband Ron-ald of Martin, Tennessee; Delores Thurmond and hus-band Louis of Blackwell, Missouri and Barbara Davis and husband Don of Potosi; three brothers Ronnie Bar-ton and wife Connie of Potosi; Don Barton and wife Kathy of Park Hills, and Russell Barton and wife Mary of Blackwell

In addition to her parents, a sister, Louella Rogers and brothers, Alvie and Ricky Barton, preceded her in death.

A funeral service was held at 1 P.M. Monday, March 31, 2003 at the Moore Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Godat officiating. Burial was in the Horine Cemetery, Richwoods, under the direction of Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi.”

Sarah Ann Lashley, daughter of Jasper Lashley and Margerett Eldrege Gowen Lashley, was born about 1893 in Des Arc, Missouri. She was married about 1920, husband’s name Gowen.

She died April 30, 1912 at an age “of 19 years, 8 months, and 4 days,” according to her mother who was the informant for Death Certificate No. 14683. Cause of death was “malarial fever followed by two congestion chills,” according to J. H. Moffitt, M. D. She was buried in Mann Cemetery May 1, 1912 by undertaker E.W.Graves of Des Arc.

George Gowin was married October 4, 1876 to Gingonety Johnson, according to Reynolds County marriage records. Children born to George Gowin and Gingonety Johnson Gowin are unknown.

Anna E. Gowin, died in March 1940, according to Ripley County Death Certificate No. 15906.

Caroline Ellen Audrain Gowan, daughter of J. H. Audrain and Mary Gatys Audrain died of liver problems August 2, 1913 according to Death Certificate No. 27521. She was buried at English Catholic Cemetery in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born September 3, 1843 in St. Charles County. She lived “69 years, 10 months and 29 days.”

Isham Gowan was married to Maria O. Johnson January 27, 1870 according to St. Charles County marriage records. Of Isham Gowan and Maria O. Johnson Gowan nothing more is known.

Isam Gowan was married to Sallie Thomas February 13, 1873, according to St. Charles County marriage records. Children born to Isam Gowan and Sallie Thomas Gowan are unknown.

Wallace Gowan was listed as the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of St. Charles County, Enumeration District 202, page 12, Portage Township:

Francis Aloysius Gowen and his wife, Alice Fitzwater Gowen, lived at St. Charles, Missouri in 1907.

Frank Gowen, son of Francis Aloysius Gowen and Alice Fitzwater Gowen, was born at St. Charles, Missouri in 1907. In 1940-41 he lived in Connecticut. In 1971 he lived in Lebanon, Tennessee where he was employed by Lux-Clark Time Division.

Lee Gowen, son of Frank Gowen, was born in 1941 in Connecticut. In 1971 he lived on Nashville Pike, Lebanon, Tennessee.

Amanda A. Gowen married George F. Pearson on March 10, 1883, according to Reynolds County Marriage records.

Isom Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of St. Charles County, Enumeration District 202, page 10, Portage Township:

Dale Edward Gowen of Andes, New York wrote September 19, 1994 that his grandfather, William Theodore Gowen was born in 1879, place and parents unknown and died in Carthage, Missouri in Jasper County in 1921.

Mary Ann Gowen married G.W. Sherots on December 24, 1868, according to St. Charles County marriage records.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MISSOURI

James Columbus Gowen, a farmer, was married to Catharine Margaret Bieujoth in St. Clair County. Children born to James Columbus Gowen and Catharine Bieujoth Gowen include a son, their sixth child born October 10, 1885. James was 31 at the time of the birth, and Catharine was 29, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C9978, No. 40. Dr. West, M.D., was the name appearing on the birth certificate.

James Gown was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of St. Clair County, Enumeration District 229, page 5, Monagan Township:

Thomas Gown appeared as the head of the household in the 1880 census of St. Clair County also. His family was enumerated in Enumeration District 229, page 11:

Haymond Henry was married to Alice McGowen in St. Clair County. A son was born to them August 21, 1896 according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C9979. Haymond was 52 at the time of the birth and Alice was 41. A. C. Marques completed the birth certificate.

Joseph William Reasoner, a farmer, was married to Nannie Ann Gowens in St. Clair County. A daughter was born to them December 23, 1884. She was their sixth child according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C9978, number 23. Joseph was 35 at the time of the birth, as was Nannie. A. M. Zebold, M.D. of Johnson City was the medical attendant whose name appears on the birth certificate.

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Charles Goin and his wife, Mary Robert Goin lived in Bonne Terre, Missouri in St. Francois County in 1871 when a daughter was born. He died there in 1905, according to D. Naumann, a great-great granddaughter.

Mary Louise “Maria” Goin, daughter of Charles Goin and Mary Robert Goin, was born at Bonne Terre in 1871. She was married about 1888, husband’s name Bequette. Mary Louise “Maria” Goin Bequette died there in 1952.

Terry Gowen and wife Rhonda Pinson Gowen and their son Cole Gowen were living in Bonne Terre, Missouri in 2005. She was the daughter of Harold Joseph Pinson and Hazel Catherine Politte Pinson. Harold Joseph Pinson of Cadet, Missouri died May 29, 2005, according to his obituary.

Darlene Abney Gowen and her husband Paul Gowen lived in Bonne Terre, Missouri February 24, 2006, the date of the death of her father, Lovell C. Abney, according to his obituary published February 26, 2006 in “The Daily Journal” of St. Francois County.

William Gowen and his wife, Shirley Geraldine Maness Gowen were residents of Bonne Terre, Missouri in June 2005 when her father, John Edward Maness died, according to his obituary.

Mrs. Eva Gowen Barton was widowed January 4, 2006 in Bonne Terre, Missouri with the death of her husband. His obituary was published January 6, 2006 in “The Daily Journal” of St. Francois County:

“Larry Joe Barton, 62, of Bonne Terre passed away January 4, 2006. He was born June 16, 1943 at Glover, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Barton and Madieth Lewis Barton; three brothers: Charles; Elmer; and James Barton.

He was survived by his wife of 42 years, Eva Gowen Barton; children: Regina (Mark) Dane of Park Hills; Deborah (Michael) Metcalf of Desloge; Tina (David) Stokes; Larry Jr. (Tonya) Barton; Brian Barton all of Bonne Terre.

He was survived by brothers and sisters: Wilmer (Joan) Barton; Jerry Barton; Ruth Haus; Evelyn How; Linda (Jim) Helms; Lee (Jean) Barton; Lawrence Barton; and Doris Criteser.

Service: Saturday at 1 p.m. at C Z Boyer & Son Chapel with Rev. Robert Adams and Rev. Troy Smith. Inter-ment: Bonne Terre Cemetery.”

STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Charles F. Goin was a merchant in 1802 in St. Michaels, Missouri. The name of the town was later changed to Fredericktown, Missouri. He enlisted August 30, 1812 in the Missouri militia company of Captains Dodge and Henry. He was discharged October 19, 1812. He was married to Matilda Aubuchon at St. Genevieve, Missouri May 30, 1819.

Charles F. Goin was the only individual of interest to the Gowen chroniclers who appeared in the 1830 census of Missouri. He was a resident of St. Genevieve County at that time.

Charles F. Goin died July 13, 1835 at Detroit, Michigan. He was listed in the "War of 1812, Index of Pensioners." Matilda Aubuchon Goin was a resident of St. Genevieve, Missouri in 1850 when she received Bounty Land Grant No. 52556 for 40 acres of land. In 1855 she received Bounty Land Grant No. 45607 for 120 acres. In 1872 she continued as a resident of St. Genevieve, Missouri. She died February 27, 1886.

The following slave interviews were conducted during the decade of 1929-1939 in St. Genevieve County:

“Teresa Cannon was my mammy. She belonged to old Dr. Cannon, of Jackson; where I was born. Tom Goings was my Daddy: He lived on a near-by plantation. Mrs. Dunn bought my mammy and me. Den 'Massa' Lige Hill got us fum her. I growed up out der near Whitewater. Dey was 'bout twenty slaves on de place, 'on we was all living pretty good-- planty to eat, an' clothes enuf. Dey wuzn't no school out dere, an' I didden know nothin' 'bout readin' 'bout writin'--mostly, I jes' done 'chores' carrin' in de wood 'en water en' sech like.”

I was 'bout ten years old wen de war was over, so I 'members well-nuf. They was a battle over at Whitewater, I didden see it, but I heard de shooting and seed some o' de wounded men. De Southern soldiers had been round de place for 'bout a week. 'Massa' had a grist mill 'en he had lots o' corn. Dey was takin' our corn en' grindin' it for dey own use. Dey was killin' our hogs, an' helpin' der selves to whut we had. Den word came dat de 'Yankees' was comin'. 'Old George' was sent to take de horses to de woods 'en hide 'em. Back in de woods he met two neighbor boys, 'Willis', 'en Columbus Bain', en' dey showed him where to hide de hosses, an' de sojers never did fin' 'em. Our young 'Massa Billie' 'en de two 'Bain' boys got away--but de 'Yanks' druv de army clear to Bloomfield 'en furder.

De dead was laying all long de road an' dey stayed dere, too. In dem days it wuzn't nuthin' to fin' a dead man in de woods, De'Yankees' took Old Massa' 'en all de uddor men in to Cape Girardeau 'en made 'um help build de forts.

We often seed sojers on de roads, but dey didden bother us much, but de bushwackers, 'de was bad. One day, Bill Noeman 'en his step-mother; from Whitewater Station, cum up to our place. She had on a print dress 'en a sunbonnet, 'en dat was all she had left in de world. Dey had burned up everything for 'um-dey house, dey gristmill--everything. But sumtimes de sojers got de Bushwackers. Dere was one fella named 'Bolen' dey got him 'en tuck him to de Cape. Dere dey hung him on a high gate-post, jest outside 'er town. "My 'mammy', Teresa Cannon lived here in dis house wid us for a long time. She died nine year ago at de age of one hundred 'en fifteen."

My full name was Rachal Exelina Mayberry [Mabrey] an' my mammy's name was Cynthy Minerva Jane Logan. You see I carried de name Mayberry cause dat was my masta's name, Masta' Josiah Mayberry. My mammy carried de name Logan 'cause dat was de famly she belonged to fo' Masta' bought her down in Buckskull, Arkansas. Masta had three sons, Dosh, his wife was Roberta, Alf his wife was Malissa and Byrd, his wife was Cully. In dem days we called 'em all by dere first name. We honored de ole Masta', but de younger folks, we didden call Masta' Dosh, or Masta' Byrd--or Missus Cully. It was jes Dosh, Byrd or Cully, I didden' know de ole Missus. Dey tole me she went crazy and kilt herself shortly after I was borned 'cause she though I was white. We was de only slave famly Masta' had. He was good to us. We all liked him, all o' us but Cynthy, dat's my mammy. I allus called her Cynthy till after de war was over. Cynthy always called him. "Ole Damn. She hated him 'cause he brought her fum Arkansas and left her twins an dey poppy down dere. Cynthy's daddy was a full Cherrokee. She was always mad and had a mean look in her eye. When she got her Indian up de white folks let her alone. She usta run off to de woods till she git over it. One time she tuk me and went to de woods an' it was nigh a month fore dey found her--and I was nigh dead. Dey kept me at de white folks house till I got strong again. Only one time masta' whip me. We made lots o' molasses on our place. Oh! lots of molasses en' dey was allus some barrels standin' up right wid bungs in close to de bottom so de'lasses run out. One day I seed one o' de men fix him some sweetened tobacey. He had his tobaccy in a box about so big, en he push de bung des way, en dat way--den down, den up den he hol' it jes loose enough so de 'lasses trickle out over his tobaccy. I watched him an thought I'd fix me some, too. I got my box fixed en' I pushed at de bung, I pushed dis way, en dat way like I seed him do when all at once dat bung flew out en' dat lasses flew all over de place. De barrel was full en' it cum out so fast I couldn't get de bung back in. I tried till I was wadin' in lasses to my knees. Den I run call Masta' and tell him a bung dun bust out. He say how you do dat? I tell him I jes knock again' it 'en it flew out. Den he seed my box and he knowed how I done it. Den he laid me on de floor an' he put his foot on my haid. He took his switch and he gave me one good out. Den he kept beatin on de floor. I guess dat was to make de others think he was giving me a big beatin'. But I didden want that big foot on my haid no more. De big house stood facing de road. It was built like lots o' houses was in dem days, de kitchen and dinin' room on one side. Masta's room on de udder with a big open hallway between. Cross de front was a big porch. We called it a gallery. Across de road, back a piece ways was our cabin. Cynthy did all de cookin, an she was a good cook. We allus had plenty good things to eat. De white folks would sit down en eat, enwhen dey's through we'd sit down at de same table. I members de first shoes I ever had. One of de men had got em fo' his little girl, en' dey was too small. So he giv' 'em to my step-daddy for me. Dey wuz too big, but I wore em en was proud of em. They was so big fo' me, they went dis way en' dat way en' den de heels went all crooked. I wore 'em till bout de time de first snow came den I guess I though I'd wore 'em long enuf an' I throwed em away. My step daddy whipped me for dat and made me wear 'em all winter.

I must a been bout eight year old when de war start. Fust I knowed, one day Masta said to me. "Child go out to de gate an see if anyone comin." I went to de gate like he tole me an' dere was men comin down de road. Whew! I never seed so many men in all my life. I went back en' tole him. He didden' say nuthin' but lit out the back way across the fields an we didden see him again fo' some time.

After that we saw lots o' sojers--dey'd stop at our place but dey never bother nuthin. Masta told us allus to have plenty cookin' an bakin' ready when de sojers came. Cynthy'd have de kitchan cupboard piled full o' lightbread and cakes and pies--sometime dey's Rebel sojers an sometimes dey's Reublicans--We called de Northerns Republicans. He cud allus tell 'em. The Rebels wore brown coats and the Northerners wore blue suits wid pretty gold pieces on dey shoulders. My! But dey was pretty.

Masta' ud come home once en awhile --an den one day he come home I can see him yet asittin by de kitchen stove. De stove sat back in de big fireplace far enuf so de pipe go up de flue but not too far so you could look in de oven. Dere sat de Masta Skin' like he had sumthin' to tell mammy but was skeered to. She had her mad up that day. I jes foun' a hen's nest an' was runnin'in to tell her. I hollered "Cynthy, Cynthy"-- masta' put up his hand en say, slow like--Stop chile! You mustin' call her Cynthy no more. The war is over and you no more slaves. Now you must call her mammy". But no difference it made--we kep' on livin dere just de same, till Masta' died two year after de war.

One day a mule kicked him on de laig what was hurt in de war. It got so bad de doctor couldn' do nuthin for it. Masta' wud holler wid pain--It was in de fall of de yr. One day I came in and sed, "Masta' you know dat big yellow apple tree? It's bloomin again. Its got little green apples on it." He looked at me an sez 'Chile, youre lyin "No Masta I aint." He say "If your lyin' to me, I'll get up and lick you again." I runs and gets him a branch wid flowers on, and little green apples, an when he sees it, he cries. He knows he's gonna die cause de tree is bloomin out of season. But I didden understand it. I says "Masta' if dem apples gits ripe, we'll have good eatins' 'cause de big ole mealy ones wen dey fall, dey bust wide open."

Masta' died en if I'd a know'd what I know now I could have saved him. I'd a took some elder leaves en boiled em to make a tea--den I'd a poured dat in de sore en it ud got well.

Masta' musta had hundreds a acres--cause he give each o' his boys a big farm-en dey was a dotter Caroline, by his fust wife--I forgit bout her--he give her a farm, too—just down in Stoddard County, near Advance. Shortly after dat Dosh died, on de rest sold at en' went to Texas.

We seed Masta' lots a times after he died. I sez it was Masta' cause it looked him. One day I was standin lookin thru de bars o' de gate wen I seen out in de road de largest dog I ever seed in all my life. He was standin' der lookin' at me. I seys to my other, Look! he's got thick sandy red hair like Masta's, on he's got a nose like Masta's, on he's gos eyes like Masta's, an he sho' do look like Masta'--Den I run back mto de gallery where de adder folks is. Dat dog stan' dere lookin at us, de big brush on his tail jes a wavin', den he reach thru de gate wid one paw, en onlatch it, and walked right in. he gate went shut agin but it didden make no noise. Den he cum up de walk en go rite across de gallery in front of us. He jump over de side fence, en run across de field, en go inter de woods. We know'd it was Masta', jes cum to look aroun, en it git so he'd cum every day 'bout noon, jes when Masta' always cum in fo' dinner. We ain't never seed him cum outer de grave yard, but he always com frum dat way. En one day I was playing in de doorway of our cabin an I looked across to de big house, and dere sat Masta' in his big chair on de gallery. I called Mammy en she says--"If youre lyin', I'll whup you". But she cum en look, en she seed him too, he had his white shirt-sleeve rolled up to his elbow and his red flannel undershit sleeve down to his wrist jes like he uster wear it. Der he sat en while we wus lookin he got up en walked off around the house.

I members one evenin' bout dusk I was commin thru de cotton patch, an' I run plum into the crawlin' along--Dat was durin' de war, en der he was crawlin' on his hands en knees. he had de biggest hands I ever seed on a human, an his feet wasn't ever touchin de groun'--ley dey was jes floppin' one over de udder, dis way. An his face!--I've seed false faces but this was de worst I ever seed--dere was big red en white stripes all across his face. He rared up an looked at me like a dog rare on his haunces, and jes' dat way he was taller den I was. I didden stop to look again' but I lit out en run through dat cotton patch. Lawd ha' mercy! how I did run. I jes' knocked dat cotton one way er nother--en dey didden whip me for it when I tole em bout it nuther. Nex' mornin' we went down der to look, mammy seed de tracks where his knees had made thru de cotton patch, cross the road, en enter de woods. But no body else never did see him. I often studied, was he natchel, or jes a ghost.

When my little brother was borned, I members dat day. Mammy and I was working out in the corn patch. She was coverin corn, an she jes had bout three or four more rows to cover then she ran to de house. Dey was jes one room en she tried to made de udder children go outside but dey wouldn' go, so she ran out side in de chimney corner, en soon dey heard a baby holler. Dey called me to cum quick cause Mammy found a baby. By de spring house stood a ole tree--en I seed it had blown down an in de branches was a big nest an de nest was empty. I sez -"Rite dere's where mammy found her baby--rite outer dat nest". Dey say, "No suh! She done found it in de chimny corner, cause we heard it dere." No, mammy didden need nobody to help tend to her. Aunt Hannah Erwin was a doctor woman. She could sure cure a woman if she had child-bed fever--but my mammy didden need her."

Rachal Goings, lives at end of Bodean Lane adjoining Community Gardens, Cape Girar-deau,Missouri, no street number.

"About 1970 my wife and I stopped in French Village, Missouri [St. Francis County] and contacted George Gowen. He was a man about 65 years old. From him I learned that his line of Gowens had lived in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri for many years and that some of his family had engaged in the Civil War."

Parvin Lavender and Eula Goins Lavender were residents of Kewenee, Missouri in St. Genevieve County in 1923 when a son was born:

Vernon Ray Lavender, son of Parvin Lavender and Eula Goins Lavender, was born July 30, 1923. He died October 20, 2005 at age 82, according to his obituary published in “Suntimes News” of October 20, 2005

“A funeral will be held Saturday, October 22nd, 2005 for 82-year-old Vernon Ray Lavender of Ste. Gene-vieve, who died today at St. Mary's Health Center in St. Louis.

He was born July 30th, 1923 in Kewenee, the son of Parvin and Eula Goins Lavender. They preceded him in death.

He married Virginia Mae McDaniel August 21st, 1954. She survives in Ste. Genevieve.

Survivors include a son, Scott Lavender of Ste. Gene-vieve, and a grandchild, Bailey Lynn Lavender. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Laven-der and Robert Lavender.

He was a member of V. F. W. Post 2210, Ste. Gene-vieve Elks 2674, First Presbyterian Church, Ste. Gene-vieve Golf Club, was a past patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and was a 50-year member of the Ma-sons.”

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI

John Goans, a driver, lived in the rear of 4205A Kennerly Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis city directory.

Alexander Goin, a Scotch emigrant, was enumerated in the 1880 census of St. Louis County, Enumeration District 36, page 11, as the head of a living at 919 Glasglow Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri:

Betty Jean Goin was born January 17, 1950 in St. Louis. In 1973 she was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was married August 20, 1973 to C. Eric Mason who was born in Oklahoma October 24, 1938, according to Bernalillo County, New Mexico Marriage Book 152, page 93888.

Emily Ann Going was married to Francis Marion Meloy about 1887. In 1907 they were residents of St. Louis, Missouri. On December 27, 1907 their daughter, Jennie Katherine Meloy was married to Harry Decatur Fagin.

Fred Malloy Going enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in St. Louis July 23, 1918. He died two months later, September 28, 1918 in Brooklyn Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, according to "Officers and Enlisted Man of U.S. Naval Service who Died During the World War." He died of pneumonia during the influenza epidemic.

Frederick J. Going, a driver, lived at 730 S. 2First, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

Henry Going, a driver, lived in the rear of 2010 Market, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

John Going was the head of a household enumerated in the 1850 census of St. Louis County, Ward 5, page 184. Members of the family included Thomas Going, John Going, Ann Going, Catherine Going, George Going, John Going, and Thomas Going.

Patrick Going, a laborer, lived at 2110 Division, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

William Going, a driver, lived at 730 S. 2First, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

Emma Goings was married to Robert Story October 11, 1874 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 16, page 478. Nothing more is known of Robert Story and Emma Goings Story.

Thomas Goings was married to Sarah Stephenson October 2, 1865 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 12, page 270. Nothing more is known of Thomas Goings and Sarah Stephenson Goings.

David D. Goins, a barber, lived at 2217 Arsenal, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

Edward Goins, a porter, lived at 530 Argyle, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

Elwyn L. Goins died June 13, 1996 in St. Louis, according to his obituary in the June 14, 1996 edition of the "St. Louis Dispatch." He was the husband of Dorothea E. Goins who preceded him in death. He was the grandfather of Heather Johnson and the late Debra J. Goins, and he was a brother to the late Melvin S. Goins, Jr. Elwyn L. Goins was survived by a son, Gary Goins. He was buried in Valhalla Cemetery.

Julia Goins was married to Adam Lewis February 13, 1873 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 15, page 522. Nothing more is known of Adam Lewis and Julia Goins Lewis.

LeRoy Goins, "aged 28 years & 6 mo." died October 2, 1871, according to the "Missouri Republican," edition of October 9, 1871. He lived at 822 N. 7th Street in St. Louis. The announcement requested "Cincinnati, Ohio and Clinton, Iowa papers please copy," suggesting that the decedent had family connections there.

Michael Goins was born in St. Louis February 1, 1945. While stationed at Cannon Air Force Base in Curry County, New Mexico, he was married to Mary Lee Wilkins of St. Louis, according to Curry County Marriage Book 74, page 34225. She was born there December 25, 1945. Children born to Michael Goins and Mary Lee Wilkins Goins are unknown.

Robert Goins, a porter, lived at 408 S. 15^th, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

Rosie Marie Goins was born in St. Louis February 15, 1929. In 1953 she was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was married to Charles Edward Loden February 14, 1953, according to Bernalillo County, Marriage Book 63, page 37503. Charles Edward Loden was born in Chicago, Illinois April 4, 1928.

William H. Goins, a car cleaner, lived at 530 Argyle Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

Alonzo E. Gowan died in October 1946 according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 38641.

Alexander Gowan was married to Maria Speed October 12, 1871 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 15, page 182. Nothing more is known of Alexander Gowan and Maria Speed Gowan.

Barbara H. Gowan was living at 4316A Detente Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.

Bernice Gowan, daughter of Charles H. Gowan and Laura Thomas Gowan, both natives of DeSoto, Missouri, died August 25, 1917, according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 30434. She was born January 12, 1917. She lived “7 months and 13 days.” The family lived at 2217 Menard Street in the Ninth Ward.

Bertha Gowan died in October 1938, according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 33936.

David W. Gowan died in June 1945, according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 18753.

Dora Gowan died in April 1952, according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 14307.

Durwood Gowan died October 19, 1930, according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 23021.

Elizabeth Gowan was married to Ransom Matthews June 27, 1867 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 12, page 633. Nothing more is known of Ransom Matthews and Elizabeth Gowan Matthews.

John Gowan, the son of George Gowan was born March 16, 1857 in Scotland. He was a mattressmaker in St. Louis and a widower. He died Aug. 21, 1913 in St. Louis City Hospital of pulmonory tuberculosis, according to death certificate No. 28357. He lived to an age of “56 years 5 months and 4 days,” according to E. Roman, informant. The attending physician was Frederic Haglen. John was in the hospital for 24 days and lived in St. Louis for 10 years. His address was 200 North 41st Street. He was buried in St. Peters Cemetery by undertaker Henry Alewel.

William M. Gowan son of B. M. Gowan and Elizabeth Owens Gowan, a native of North Carolina was born November 15, 1853 in North Carolina. He was married and lived to an age of 63 years and 3 days. He was a “carriage & auto painter.” According to Death Certificate No. 39326 he died in German-American Hospital November 18, 1916 from acute lobar pneumonia following an injury in a streetcar accident. “Traumatic pleusitis” was contributing condition. He lived at 502 N. End Lane in St. Louis. He was buried in Neuse Marcus Cemetery, according to H. W. Fath, coroner and informant, November 21, 1916 by “W. Ellis, undertaker.”

Sarah Elizabeth Gowan was born May 22, 1858 in St. Louis County of parents unknown. She was married about 1880 to William Evans who was born April 10, 1858, also in St. Louis. He died June 7, 1919 in Newport Beach, California. She died there December 17, 1922.

Ernest O. Gowan son of L. Gowan and Mary P. Gowan, was born in 1895. He served in Company A, 113rd Engineers in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. He died February 7, 1921 from pulmonary tuberculosis, according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 5132. He was buried Feb 8, 1921 in DeSoto City Cemetery in Jefferson County. He died single at “26 years, 9 days.” He was a fireman.

Felon Gowan, "a coremaker" was listed in the 1860 city directory of St. Louis, living at 237 N. 9th Street.

George W. Gowan, service manager for Olivetti Underwood Corporation, and his wife, Diane J. Gowan, lived at 246 South Old Orchard Avenue, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.

Harvey C. Gowan, Sr, age 91, died December 6, 1999, according to his obituary in the December 7 edition of the “St. Louis Post-Dispatch.” He was buried in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates.

John A. Gowan, an upholsterer, lived at 815 Ware Avenue, St Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.

John N. Gowan, a foreman for St. Louis Shipbuilding and Steel Company and his wife, Theresa Gowan lived at 5733 Finkman, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.

Lawrence E. Gowan died in May 1940 in St. Louis, according to St. Louis City Death Certificate No. 17005.

Leslie Gowan, sales representative for N&W Railroad and his wife, Martha Gowan lived at 9950 Cambria Drive, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.

Louis A. Gowan, an electrician and his wife, Edna F. Gowan lived at 1033 Childress Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory.

Mary Gowan was married to Timothy Clancy January 13, 1859 according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, Volume 10, page 13. Nothing more is known of Timothy Clancy and Mary Gowan Clancy.

Ralph L. Gowan, owner of Gowan Package Liquor Store located at 3805 South Kingshighway Boulevard and his wife, Garnet S. Gowan lived in St. Louis County, according to the city directory. She was office secretary for Anheuser-Busch Company at that time. In 1966 Ralph L. Gowan, a government employee, and Garnet S. Gowan lived at 6600 Hurstgreen Lane, according to the city directory.

Raymond Edward Gowan was born February 8, 1925 to par-ents unknown. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a private first class. In 1966 he, a city policeman and his wife, Joan E. Gowan lived at 415 Caroline Avenue, according to the city directory of St. Louis. He died March 28, 1998.

Richard L. Gowan, a brakeman with Missouri-Pacific Railway and his wife, Genenieve Gowan lived at 1958-A Senate Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.

Sarah Gowan was married to John Henry Crocker June 29, 1873 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage book, volume 16, page 28. Nothing more is known of John Henry Crocker and Sarah Gowan Crocker.

Susan Gowan, a machine operator for Joyce Hat Company lived at 2653 Shenandoah Avenue, according to the city directory of St. Louis.

William Gowan died March 7, 1928 in St. Louis, according to St. Louis City Death Certificate No.

Alex Gowans, an office worker for the U.S. government, lived at 7550 Page Avenue, Apt. 1, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.

Dr. Charles Gowans, a physician, and his wife Hermine Gowans lived at 6013 Cates Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. His office was in the same location.

Albert D. Gowen, a laborer and his wife, Fay N. Gowen lived at 2012-A Allen Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.

Mrs. Annette Gowen died September 16, 1925 in St. Louis, according to Death Certificate No. 28593.

Arth A. Gowen, a freight handler for Flynn Forwarding and his wife, Jean Gowen lived at 5746 Labadie Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. Ronald Gowen, a machinist for Central Sewing Machine Supply and his wife, Louise Gowen also lived at 5746 Labadie Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. In 1966 he was a clerk for Jones Trucking Company and they lived at 1875 Clover Lane.

Bessie L. Gowen, daughter of James A. Gowen and Minnie Foster Gowen, both natives of Missouri, was born July 1 1915 in Missouri. She died September 17, 1916 at 2021 Martha Place in St. Louis, to Death Certificate No. 32805. She died from acute gastro enteritis at the age of “1 year, 2 months, and 16 days,” according to W.W. Simms M.D. She was buried in New St. Marcus Cememetery Sept. 18, 1916 by G. Kriegs-hauser, undertaker.

Curtis B. Gowen, sales representative for Electro Motive Company and his wife, Vivian F. Gowen lived in St. Louis County, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. She was listed as a pen addresser for Multiplex Display Furniture living at 911 Lafayette Avenue.

Darwin G. Gowen, a factory worker at Fisher Body Works and his wife, Mary A. Gowen lived at 9 Becker Drive, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.

Dovie P. Gowen died October 24^, 1932 according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 34142.

Edward G. Gowen, U. S. Air Force lived at 6314 Upper Brandon Drive, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.

Frances Elvira Gowen died October 28, 1932 according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 34234.

James M. Gowen, the son of M. Gowen from Tennessee and Susen Gisch Gowen from Jefferson County, Missouri was born April 30, 1871. He lived to an age of “39 years, 8 months, and 19 days.” He was a farmer and a merchant. He died January 18, 1911 from pulmonary tuberculosis which lasted for 2 years, according to Death Certificate No. 2629.

Jeffrey Gowen and Dr. Rose Gowen of St. Louis were the parents of Logan M. Gowen, age eight, whose poem "His Holy Day" was published in "Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans," 1993, published by the American Academy of Poetry, Asheboro, North Carolina.

Joseph H. Gowen and his wife, Eunice D. Gowen, employees of Tip-Top Cleaners lived at 5460 North Kingshighway Boulevard, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. In 1966 she lived at 6380 Lillian Avenue [rear], according to the 1959 city directory.

Lyman B. Gowen, an employee of Southside Roofing lived in Bloomdale, Missouri, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.

Robert J. Gowen, a clerk for Chicago Pneumatic Company and his wife, Betty Gowen lived at 2303-A Bellvue Avenue, according to the 1966 city directory of St Louis.

Webb W. Gowen, a machinist and his wife, Nedra N. Gowen lived at 827-A Bremen Avenue, according to the city directory of St. Louis.

William Gowen was born in Tennessee in 1833 of parents unknown. Apparently William Gowen had migrated to Missouri about 1859. He was married about 1860 to Susan Gisch who was born about 1843 in Jefferson City, Missouri.. He was the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of St. Louis County, Enumeration District 187, page 30, in the Merrimac Township:

James M. Gowen, son of William Gowen and Susan Gisch Gowen, was born April 30, 1871 in St. Louis, Missouri. He became a farmer and a merchant. He died January 18, 1911 in Neosha County, Missouri of emphysema and pulmonary tuberculosis, according to R. C. Lawrence, M.D. of Neosha, Missouri. He was buried in Jizell Cemetery, according to Mrs. Alma Gowen, perhaps his wife, who was the informant for Death Certificate No. 2629.

Another James M. Gowen died in January 1940 in St. Louis City, according to death certificate No. 431.

William E. Gowen, a mechanic for McDonnell Aircraft Corporation and his wife, Elma M. Gowen lived at 1824 North 20th Street, according to the city directory of St. Louis. In 1966 he continued as a mechanic for McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, living at 6314 Upper Brandon Drive, the address given by Edward G. Gowen, presumed to be his son. Mrs. Minnie E. Gowen was shown to be the wife of William E. Gowen in 1966. She was listed as a cafeteria worker at Berkley Junior High School.

John C. Gowens and his wife Eva Gowens lived at 1918-A Sheridan Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.

Samuel L. Gowing died in January 1955 in St. Louis, according to St. Louis County Death Certificate No. 2571.

Arnold G. Gowins, owner of Gowins Contracting and his wife Mary E. Gowins lived at 4616 Roxie Avenue, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.

Albert J. Gowen died in February 1938, according to Ste. Genevieve County Death Certificate No. 8073.

SCOTLAND COUNTY, MISSOURI

Robert E. S. McGowan, a farmer born in Iowa, was married to Sarah Brooks McGowan, born in Iowa, in Scotland County. Children born to Robert E. S. McGowan and Sarah Brooks McGowan include one female child born December 25, 1884 in Scotland County. She was the seventh child born to the couple. At the time of the birth, Robert was 32 and Sarah was 34, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records,” roll number C6375, number 311.

SCOTT COUNTY, MISSOURI

Minnie Goins was married June 21, 1905 to Jasper N. Dovers as his third wife. He was born in December 1856 in Illinois. He died in 1916 in Sikeston, Missouri, according to Ernie Dovers.

John A. Gowen died in September 1938 according to Scott County Death Certificate No. 33436.

Joseph Goins [Gains?] was listed as the head of a household enumerated in the 1850 census of Stoddard County:

Apparently the family had emigrated to Missouri between 1847 and 1850. William Goins is probably a brother of Joseph Goins.

SALINE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Mary A. Gowen was married January 20, 1880 to Ambrose Parks, according to Saline County Marriage records.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, MISSOURI

Fred Goin, son of Fred Goin and Martha Goin, was born October 12, 1913 at Harris, Missouri, according to his obituary which was published January 9, 1993 in the "Casper Star-Tribune," Casper, Wyoming:

"Buffalo--Services for Fred Goin, 79, will be con-ducted at the Amie Holt Care Center at 10 a.m. Monday at the Adams Funeral Home by Rev. Danny Francis. Private graveside services will be conducted at the Kearny Cemetery.

Mr. Goin was born Oct. 12, 1913 in Harris, Mo., the son of Fred and Martha Goin. The family moved to Denver where he attended grade school, later moving to Midwest where he graduated from high school in 1931.

In 1931, he married Fern Erwin. They made their home in Midwest while Mr. Goin was employed in the oilfields. In 1945, they moved to Buffalo and he worked as an artist, paint contractor and sign painter.

On Sept. 5, 1952, he married Grace Huggins in Jackson Hole, and they then lived in Buffalo. He was involved in a debilitating, snowmobile accident in 1973. Mr. Goin enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting. A member of the Sheridan Elks Lodge, he was also past master of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Midwest.

Survivors include his wife, one son, Dr. Donald Goin of Denver; three daughters, Mary L. Bullock and Wanda Sell, both of Gibharbor, Wash., and Linda Rose of Houston, Texas; three stepdaughters, Patricia Hepp of Sheridan, Elizabeth Rice of Gillette and Rosemary Loeber of Las Vegas, Nev.; 13 grandchildren and nine great‑grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant sister and one stepdaughter."

Rev. Zachariah Goins was born in 1840. He died January 10, 1890 at the age 50 and was buried in Harris Cemetery, Sullivan County.

TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

A. L. Gowen, defendant and Henderson & Wilkey of Greene County, Missouri, plaintiff were involved in a lawsuit October 25, 1893, according to Taney County Deed Book 8, page 560. The case involved a contract on land in Section 3, Township 24, Range 17. A lis pendens judgement was awarded to the plaintiff.

TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Oleta Fay Gowin was born December 25, 1927 at Simmons, Missouri. In 1948 she lived in Amarillo, Texas where she was employed as a clerk for Sears. In the 1951 edition of the Amarillo city directory she was a clerk for Montgomery Ward & Company and lived at 508 W. 16th Street. She applied for a marriage license at Clovis, New Mexico with William Bates Trotter who was born in Abilene, Texas May 2, 1915. No return was made of the license, according to Curry County Marriage Book 34, page 8758.

A. D. Gowing was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Texas County, Household No. 133:

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MISSOURI

Deborah Goins was married to John E. Wallace June 12, 1843, according to the Van Buren County Marriage Book A, page 66.

Sarah Ann Goins was married to Joseph Cummings February 19, 1846 at the residence of George Goins, according to Van Buren County Marriage Book A, page 98.

VERNON COUNTY, MISSOURI

William Henry Gowen died November 29^th, 1926 according to death certificate No. 37048.

“Joe Ellen McCurdy Gowin,” daughter of James W. McCurdy and Jane Cooper McCurdy, was born October 17, 1860 in Cooper County, Missouri. She was married about 1877 to W. H. Gowen. She died April 28, 1917 of apoplexia and tabis dorcelis at the age of “56 years, 6 months, 11 days,” according to Dr. W. C. Jarvis of Schell City, Missouri. She was buried in Schell City Cemetery by John Lewis & Son, undertakers, according to Mrs. Fannie Allen of Kansas City, Missouri, informant for Death Certificate No. 17518.

William McCurdy Gowen, son of W. H. Gowen and Jo Ellen McCurdy Gowen, Missouri natives, was born July 10, 1884 in Schell City, Missouri. He, a painter, died in Missouri State Hospital No. 3 in Vernon County, Missouri, Washington township May 19, 1923 of general paresis at the age of “38 years 10 months, and 9 days.” He was the husband of “Mrs. W. M. of Earie, Kansas.” His undertaker was W. J. Wainscott of Nevada, Missouri, according to Missouri death certificate No. 17947. O. A. Schmidt, M.D. of the state hospital signed his death certificate.

WARREN COUNTY, MISSOURI

David M. Gowan was born March 7, 1808. He was married about 1833, wife's name Nancy S. Gowan. She was born September 13, 1809 and died January 18, 1881. They lived in Camp Branch Township, Warren County, Missouri and in St. Charles County, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

George J. Gowen who was born March 9, 1921 died June 29, 1982 and was buried in Big River Cemetery in Washington County. He was married about 1946 to Alma Lucille Parks, daughter of Linuel Parks and Lottie Warren Parks. She was born October 8, 1924 and died January 5, 1992. She was buried beside her husband in Big River Cemetery. Children born to George J. Gowen and Alma Lucille Parks Gowen are unknown.

Maudie D. Gowen was married to Delmar L. Barton sometime before 1946. Children born to them include:

Ronald Burnelle Barton, son of Delmar L. Barton and Maudie D. Gowen Barton, was born September 7, 1946 at Old Mines, Missouri. He died September 27, 2005, according to his obit-uary published in the “Potosi Independent Journal,” of Potosi, Missouri, Thursday, October 13, 2005:

“Ronald Burnelle Barton of Cadet, Missouri was born Sep-tember 7, 1946 in Old Mines, Missouri, the son of the late Delmar L. and Maudie D. Gowen Barton. He departed this life Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at his residence, having reached the age of fifty-nine years and twenty days.

Ronald was united in marriage to Connie K. Sherman April 19, 1979 in Richwoods, Missouri, and to this union seven children were born.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Connie K. Barton of Cadet, Missouri; two sons, Ronnie W. Barton of Atlantic City, New Jersey and Kenny E. Dahl of Potosi, two daughters, Elaine Jones and husband Jeff of Mineral Point, Missouri and Angela Short of Okhala, Florida; four sisters, Barb Davis and husband Don of Potosi; Delores Thurmond and husband Louis of Blackwell; Janet Byington and husband Ronald of Martin, Tennessee and Mary Davis of Godfrey, Illinois and sixteen grandchildren.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Donna K. Reed Barton; two sisters, Louelle Rogers and Irene DeClue; five brothers, Alvie Barton, Lonnie Barton , Ricky Barton, Russell Barton and Donnie Barton.

Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.”

WAYNE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Etta May Gowan died July 22, 1917, according to Wayne County Death Certificate 27598.

George Tom Gowan died January 12, 1911, according to Wayne County Death Certificate No. 5006.

J. A. Gowen was born at Piedmont, Missouri about 1887 of parents unknown. He was married to Minnie J. Foster about 1910. She was born in Iron County Missouri. Children born to them include:

James Lee Gowen, infant son of J. A. Gowen and Minnie J. Foster Gowen, was born February 22, 1917 in St. Louis. He died four months later of cholera infantitis June 28, 1917, according to death certificate No. 23052-A signed by C. M. Fitzpatrick, M.D. He was buried in Black, Missouri by A. S. Foster, undertaker.

Martin Gowan appeared as the head of a household in the Wayne County 1880 census, Enumeration District 183, page 16, Benton Township:

Nancy Gowen appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 census of Wayne County, according to the research of Karlyn May. Her husband, Thomas Gowen had returned to Texas to claim an inheritance, and was ambushed and killed on his trip back to Missouri.

Hannah Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Thomas Gowen and Nancy Gowen, was born February 11, 1861. She was married about 1879 to Francis Marion Clark. She died February 6, 1937. Heather Martini wrote June 12, 2001 to identify them as her maternal great-great-grandparents.

WEBSTER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Jesse H. Gowan was married in 1887 at Seymour, Missouri to Sallie Ann Robertson who was born February 27, 1871 in Lebanon, Missouri to William Robertson and Sarah Fetters Robertson. Sallie Ann Robertson Gowan of Muskogee County, Oklahoma died September 8, 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

WORTH COUNTY, MISSOURI

John R. Goin was married to Tilda Chapman on February 10, 1895, according to Worth County marriage records. Children born to John R. Goin and Tilda Chapman Goin are unknown.

Levi Goin married Ida B. Killingsworth on December 21, 1899, according to Worth County marriage records. Children born to Levi Goin and Ida B. Killingsworth Goin are unknown.

WRIGHT COUNTY, MISSOURI

Louisa W. Gowan, who was born in North Carolina in 1796 was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Wright County Missouri:

Zachinas Gowen, a Tennesseean who was born in 1817, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Wright County, Household No. 449-449:

MONTANA

CASCADE COUNTY, MONTANA

Alva Goings died April 12, 1977 at age 90 in Cascade County, according to file number 1569

Dean V. Goings died December 13, 1979 at age 83 in Cascade County, according to file number 5860.

Helen H. Goings died June 1, 1974 at age 76 in Cascade County, according to file number 2643.

Jean Gowans died January 1, 1957 at age 68 in Cascade County, according to file number 1.

Sylvia H. Gowin died March 14, 1992 at age 65 in Cascade County, according to file number 1241.

Elvera L. Gowen died December 22, 1997 at age 96 in Gallatin County, according to file number 7257.

Emma C. Gowin died September 15, 1980 at age 69 in Gallatin County, according to file 4545.

Gertrude L. Gowin died January 15, 1993 at age 67 in Gallatin County, according to file number 189.

Joseph Gowin died April 12, 1981 at age 72 in Gallatin County according to file number 1864.

William G. Gowan and Florence Salois Gowan were residents of Dupuyer, Montana in 1931. She was the daughter of Solomon Salois, a Cree Indian. Florence Salois Gowan died of cancer November 24, 1960 and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Havre, Montana.

Robert Alexander Gowan, son of William G. Gowan and Florence Salois Gowan, was born April 29, 1931 in Dupuyer, Montana, according to a daughter, Cherie Welling, 2005 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, California, 95814, 916/446-0200, an adoptee who was seeking information in 1992 on her Gowan family. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. He, a laborer, died July 21, 1960 of bronchio-pneumonia in Columbus Hospital, Great Falls, Montana and was buried beside his mother.

A son, Robert Alexander Gowan, Jr. was born to him April 1, 1961. The address shown by Rocky Boy Indian Agency records is Route 71, Box 56, Chinook, Montana.

LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA

Jonathan L. Gowen died December 19, 1998 at age 16 in Lake County, according to file number 7486.

TETON COUNTY, MONTANA

Mrs. Esther Marion “Queenie” Drum Gowen of Bynum, Mon-tana was mentioned in the obituary of her father, Samuel Drum which was published in the “Choteau Acantha” in its edition of December 11, 1930:

“Samuel Wilson Drum, 90, died early Saturday morning at the ranch home of his daughter Mrs. Ed. Gowan, near By-num. [Teton County, Montana] He had been in failing health for several months, bronchitis and a sudden heart attack being the final cause of death.

He was born Dec. 27, 1840 at Quebec, Canada, his fa-ther William Drum being a lumber merchant and man-ufacturer of that city. He received his education in the schools of Quebec and later established himself in the insurance busi-ness. He was married in 1870 and for many years was prominent in the civic and social life of the city; was a Knight Templar and a communicant of the Church of Eng-land.

In 1913 he and his wife came west to Victoria, B.C. where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary two years previous to her death in 1921, after which he came to Bynum to live with his daughter.

Five children survive: Corp. Lorne Drum of the army medical corps at Esquimalt, Canada, and Arthur W. Drum, president of the A.W. Drum Loan & Insurance Company, Quebec; Mrs. Mary Dyke, North Longsdale, B.C; Mrs. C. V. Watson and Mrs. Ed. Gowan of By-num and six grandchildren.

The body was taken to Great Falls, Montana by the undertaker Charles G. Roberts, and from that place it was shipped Tuesday to Victoria, B.C. for interment beside his wife.”

Esther Marion “Queenie” Drum, daughter of Samuel Wilson Drum, was born about 1893 in Quebec City. She was married in 1911 to Edmund Dalkin “Ned” Gowen in Canada. He, the son of Hamond Gowen, an attorney of Quebec City, was born there June 28, 1875. They removed to Bynum, Montana in 1914. He, a rancher, died there in March 1934.

Esther Marion “Queenie” Drum Gowen was a resident of Choteau, Montana in 1978, according to the April 13, 1978 edition of the “Choteau Acantha.” She died December 26, 1979. Both were buried in Choteau Cemetery.

YELLOWSTONE COUNTY, MONTANA

Annabell A. Goan died February 8, 1983 at age 83 in Yellowstone County, according to Yellowstone death records.

Morris S. Goan died August 8, 1995 at age 46 in Yellowstone County, according to Yellowstone death records.

Charles T. Gowen died September 21, 1984 at age 89 in Yellowstone County, according to file number 6263.

Ethel I. Gowen died June 12, 1968 at age 72 in Yellowstone County, according to file number 3103.

Phyllis M. Gowen died March 10, 1987, at age 61 in Yellowstone County, according to file number 1560.

Golda G. Gowin died September 15, 1980 at age 65 in Yellowstone County, according to file number 983.

NEBRASKA

CLAY COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Oliver Gowen appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Clay County, Enumeration District 89, page 8, Logan Township. The enumeration listed the place of birth of Oliver Gowen as "M. E." presumed to be Maine.

KEARNEY COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Edward Goins, mulatto who was born in Kentucky in 1843, was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Kearney County, Enumeration District 154, page 4:

LANCASTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Dr. Robert Evan Goyne, Lincoln, Nebraska was listed in the in the 1969 edition of "American Medical Directory."

James Goins was married September 23, 1967 in North Platte to Mrs. Vivian L. Helton Harding. She was born August 28, 1931. He died January 26, 1998. Vivian L. Helton Harding Goins died February 13, 2005, according to her obituary published February 14, 2005:

“Vivian L. Goins, 73, died Sunday, February 13, 2005 at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Nebraska.

She was born August 28, 1931 to Virtus Helton and Joy-cie Vise Helton in Wilsonville. The family moved to a farm south of Beaver City in 1935 and moved into town in 1937. She was graduated from Beaver City High School in 1948.

In 1949, she married Veryl E. Harding in New Mexico. The couple moved to Beaver City to make their home. He died Sept. 13, 1965.

On Sept. 23, 1967, she married James Goins in North Platte. He died January 26, 1998. She worked with the ASCS office in Beaver City for 42 years, retiring in 1992. She spent a short time in Norton, Kansas and re-turned to Beaver City Assisted Living two months ago.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both hus-bands; infant brother, Virtus; and sister, Bonnie Strick-land.

Survivors include her son, Bradley and wife, Christy Harding of Norton; two sisters, Belva Aspedom of Beaver City and Lelia and husband, Don Adams of Arapahoe; and three grandsons.

Services are Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Beaver City with Keith Theobald officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Beaver City. Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver City is in charge of the arrangements.”

PAWNEE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Violet Isa Goin, daughter of Andrew "Dan" Goin and Isa Frances Datson Goin, was born February 27, 1924 in Pawnee County.

OTOE COUNTY, NEBRASKA

William Gowan who was born in New York in 1870 was living in the household of William Feidt, according to the 1880 census of Otoe County, Enumeration District 193, page 15, Wyoming Township.

SHERMAN COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Enoch W. Gowin who was born in North Carolina in 1842 appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Sherman County, Enumeration District 101, page 1, Clear Creek Township:

The family had lived in Illinois from 1867 to 1871. They reappeared in the 1885 state census of Sherman County, Clear Creek township:

THOMAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA

Irvin C. Swink, white male, was born November 28, 1888 in Gowen City, Pennsylvania, and resided in Thomas County, Nebraska at the time of service according to WWI Civilian Draft Registration records.

NEVADA

Frank Gowen was born in Louisiana about 1841 to parents who were also born in Louisiana. He, a laborer, was enumerated in 1880 in Churchill County.

Pvt. Benjamin C. Gowen, Nevada Volunteer Cavalry, 1st Battalion, a Union solider wearing a fancy uniform, was photographed in a photographer's studio before a painted backdrop. His photograph survives today, 133 years after the end of the war, maintained by U.S. Army preservation specialists in a temperature and humidity controlled, acid-free environment. It is part of a collection of 27,000 photographs of Union Civil War soldiers that have been catalogued and placed online by U.S. Army Military History Institute.

CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA

Frank E. Gowen was born in 1904. He was married about 1927, wife’s name Olga. Both Frank E. Gowen and Olga Gowen died in July 1982 and were buried in Bunker Brothers Memory Gardens in Clark County.

Gertrude Goyne, a teacher in the Nevada City school system was mentioned an article in the “Evening Bee” of Sacra-mento, California of June 20, 1906:

There is one less teacher on the salary list for the new school year in Nevada City, which will begin with the first Monday in September. At last night's meeting of the Board of Education one teacher was dropped, owing to the falling off in the number of pupils during the past year. The recent census returns showed a startling decrease in children of a school age, many families having moved away of late months, hence the action of last night.

E. E. Armstrong, Principal of the city schools, $160 per month; G. W. Ogden and Mrs. McCormick, seventh grade instructors, $90 per month; Miss S. Power, Miss Lizzie Keenan, Lizzie Richard, Maude Murchie, Ger-trude Goyne, Mrs. Cora Wadsworth, Mrs. Millie Mor-gan and Miss Helen Ransome, $70 per month.

E. H. Barker, Principal of the High School, $150 per month; Miss Florence Kimball, High School, $105; Miss Shirley Ward, of Woodland newly appointed, $100, to teach English and French. There will be no special French teacher this year, owing to lack of funds.”

NEW HAMPSHIRE

John Gowan was listed in the 18^th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment in the Civil War, according to the Civil War military roster.

In New Hampshire seven Gowen households, embracing 32 family members, were enumerated in the census of 1790. Two were located in extreme western Cheshire County at Jaffey Town and Dublin Town, four were located immediately adjacent in extreme eastern Hillsboro County, and one at Loudon, Rockingham County in the extreme southeastern portion of the state—all within 60 miles of Kittery, Maine and Lynn, Massachusetts suggesting that they might all be descendants of William Gowen, the Scotch carpenter of Maine, and Robert Gowen, the Scotch emigrant to Massachusetts.

John Perkins Gowen was born in 1830 of parents unknown probably in New Hampshire. During the Civil War he was colonel of the Twelfth New Hampshire Infantry Regiment.

“John P. Gowen” was listed as a foreman of glue works residing at Cocheco in the 1882-83, 1884-85, 1886-87, 1888-89, and 1892 Dover city directories. He was listed as a farmer residing at Cocheco in the 1890-91 Dover city directory.

Children born to John Perkins Gowen include a least two sons and a daughter. Among them were:

John Knowles Gowen, son of Col. John Perkins Gowen, was born about 1870. He was married about 1890 to Isabel Sophia Moore. “John K. Gowen” was listed as a harnessmaker residing at Cocheco in the 1890-91 Dover city directory. In the 1892 Dover city directory, he was listed as a harnessmaker residing at 495 Central and later at the residence of John P. Gowen”. In 1894 they lived in Dover, New Hampshire.

John Knowles Gowen, Jr, son of John Knowles Gowen and Isabel Sophia Moore Gowen, was born January 27, 1894 in Dover. He was graduated from Barringer High School of Newark, New Jersey. On August 20, 1913 he was married to Dora Moise Cohen of Charleston, South Carolina.

He was a news reporter for "Elizabeth Times," "Newark Star," "Boston Journal," "Boston American," "Manchester American," and "Charleston News" until 1914.

In 1915-1916 he was a telegraph editor of "Brockton Times" in Massachusetts. In 1915-1916 he was managing editor of the "Charleston American." In 1916-1917 he was sub-editor of the "Boston American." In 1917 he was make-up editor of the "Rochester Journal."

He was graduated from Plattsburg, New York Military Training Camp in 1917. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S. Signal Corps in 1917. He was graduated from the U. S. Air Service Flying School at the University of Illinois and Ohio State University. He was a pursuit pilot stationed at Rich Field, Waco, Texas where he served as adjutant. He was also editor of the "The Rich Field Flyer." He was an accident investigation officer and an intelligence officer. He was a member of Conference on Metropolitan Boston, a fellow of the American Geographic Society, member of the Reserve Officers Association of the U. S. and 32nd degree Mason.

In 1922 he was night editor of the "Boston Daily Advertiser." From 1922 to 1924 he was managing editor of the "Boston Sunday Advertiser." From 1921 to 1931 he was a publicity reporter for the Republican National Committee. In 1933 he directed the presidential election campaign for eight eastern states. He was Sunday editor of the "New York American" in 1933. He was publisher of "The Microphone" and editor and publisher of "Now" in 1933.

He was appointed a major in the U. S. Army Air Corps February 4, 1941. He was assistant air officer First Corps area, Boston, February 4, to March 13, 1941. He was in the public relations office of the Chief of the Air Corps in Washington, D. C. March 14 to September 30, 1941. He was in charge of North Atlantic Ferry Command in London in October 1941. He was appointed G-2 to Maj.-Gen. George H. Brett and made flights with him to Iraq, Iran, India, Burma, China, Java, Australia. He became G-2 of U. S. Army forces in Australia in 1942 and was promoted to Lt. Col. January 24, 1942. He became full colonel March 1, 1942. Later in 1942 he was stationed at Maxwell Field, Alabama. He commander of Amarillo Army Air Field, Amarillo, Texas from March to November 1943. He was listed in the 1943-44 Amarillo city directory as residing at 1401 Van Buren in the Talmadge Apartments with his wife, Dora M. Gowen. He showed a second address at 507 Van Buren which may have been an office.

In November 1942 he was transferred to the 21st Bomber Command. In 1943 and 1944 he was director of intelligence, Second Air Force Headquarters, Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1945-1946 he was on the G-2 staff, Headquarters, Army Garrison Force. He won the Bronze Star in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

In May 1946 he became an executive with the Hazeltine Corporation. His address at that time was 1775 Broadway, New York, New York. In 1953 he lived at Great Neck, Long Island, New York.

In a letter dated November 16, 1953, Col. John Knowles Gowen, Jr. wrote about his ancestors, a band of Welshmen who landed at Strawberry Banke Colony in 1634. Strawberry Banke Colony which had been settled by Anglicans in 1630, was located at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. Name of the settlement was changed in 1653 to Portsmouth, and from 1679 to 1775 it was the capital of New Hampshire.

"Best information I have is that my branch of the Gowen family originated on the coast of Wales. I am afraid they might qualify as "robber barons", since they pounced on shipping weathering a headland, and exacted tribute. That headland was Gwynne, from which the name Gowen may have been derived."

"Seven Gowen brothers--tall, heavy, red-headed men--left Bristol, England in 1634 and landed at Strawberry Banke Colony. They had a grant of land extending from the coast to the Canadian border, and proceeded to explore same, settling hither and yon, but mostly in New Hampshire." [No record of such a grant has been found.]

One of my forebears, Capt. Daniel Gowen, was on staff of Gen. George Washington. Somewhere, I have a copy of Capt. Daniel's will, in which he bestows such items as the "silver buckles on my shoon" and certain "copper cooking kettles," among other trifles.

After the Revolutionary War, some of the younger Gowens who had nothing to return to in New Hampshire except hard farming, remained in Pennsylvania and married the comfortable daughters of the Dutch burghers; that branch of the family eventually became wealthy. Other struck south, through Tennessee and into Mexico. Others, with the sea still in their blood, captained vessels that sailed to the Gold Coast of Africa, bought slaves from Barracoons, brought back their black cargo and sold it in the south."

"Came the Civil War, and so far as I know all my branch of the family was in the Federal forces--the Gowens, Pauls, Perkinses, Moores, Wentworths, etc. My grandfather, John Perkins Gowens, was colonel of the Twelfth New Hampshire Infantry Regiment."

"When I was stationed for some months in London in 1941 I forgathered with my cousin, Franklin C. Gowen, then first secretary to Tony Drexel Biddle, our ambassador to Poland at that time, and still a State Department career officer."

"Franklin, who came from Philadelphia, insisted that the original Gowens were Irish, and by way of proof he and I dined with Sir Alan Brooke, then Chief of the Imperial General Staff, and a Captain Mitchell-Innes, both of whom claimed we were distant cousins and were Irish through the Hamilton line."

"From another source, I hear that it is well established that the Gowens came from Scotland, from the Gow clan. I had a tartan plaid necktie brought me recently in alleged proof."

"I was born in Dover, New Hampshire. However, I am no stranger in Texas. During World War I, I took my military flying training at Rich Field at Waco. For a time during World War II I commanded Amarillo Army Air Field."

Col. John Knowles Gowen, Jr. died June 5, 1961 at his home at 74 South Middle Great Neck, Long Island, New York, according to the "New York Times," June 26, 1961. He was survived by his wife, Dora Moise Cohen Gowen, two sons, a brother, a sister and five grandchildren. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Dora Moise Cohen Gowen died August 16, 1987 and was buried beside her husband.

John Knowles Gowen, III, son of John Knowles Gowen, Jr. and Dora Moise Cohen Gowen, was born May 10, 1914 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was listed as a survivor of his father June 25, 1961. In 1990 he was a realtor in South Natick, Massachusetts.

Paul Roy Gowen, son of John Knowles Gowlen, Jr. and Dora Moise Cohen Gowen, was born July 10, 1925 in Newton, Massachusetts. In 1943 he was a soldier in the U. S. Army living with his parents in Amarillo, Texas. Paul Roy Gowen in 1960 lived at 5002 Battery Lane, Washington, D. C. He was listed as a survivor of his father June 25, 1961. In 1990 he lived in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Bradford P. Gowen, son of Paul Roy Gowen, was born about 1951. In 1994 he was a pianist living in Washington, D.C. In 1978 Bradford P. Gowen won first prize in the 1978 Kennedy Center-Rockefeller Foundation international competition and made his debut in recital in Alice Tully Hall. He has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Mstislav Rostropovich and Maxim Shostakovich. He is a regular writer for "The Piano Quarterly" and chairman of the piano division of the University of Maryland.

In January 1994 he and his sister, Maribeth Gowen performed together in a concert with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra.

Maribeth Gowen, daughter of Paul Roy Gowen, was born about 1955. She became a concert pianist and made numerous radio and television appearances. She was a member of Paragon, a chamber ensemble that won the Baltimore Chamber Music Awards in 1990. In 1994 she was a member of the faculty of the Washington Conservatory of Music. At the time she lived in Washington, D.C.

Charles R. Gowen enlisted in the 14^th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment on August, 22 1862 at the age of 18, according to the Civil War military roster.

George M. Gowen enlisted in the 14^th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment August, 22 1862 at the age of 21, according to the Civil War military roster.

John Gowen enlisted in the 18^th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment on October 6, 1862 at the age of 38, according to the Civil War military roster.

John Gowen enlisted in the Civil War on September 13, 1862 at age 40, according to the Civil war military roster.

Otis F. Gowen enlisted in the 15^th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment as a Wagoner on September 15, 1862 at the age of 37, according to the Civil War military roster.

CHESHIRE COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Azeal Gowing of Jaffrey, New Hampshire filed a marrige intent with "Widow Betsy Hazzen, resident of Dunstable October 9, 1814, according to "Vital Records of Dunstable, Massachusetts." Children born to Azeal Gowing and Betsy Hazzen Gowing are unknown.

Artemas W. Gowen and Cyntha Elliss, "both of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire," were married April 11, 1841, according to "Vital Records of Winchendon, Massachusetts." Children born to Artemas W. Gowen and Cyntha Elliss Gowen are unknown.

Charles Gowen was born in 1853. He died in 1898 in Cheshire County and was buried in Fitzwilliam Cemetery.

Earl H. Gowen worked as a clerk for Hardy & Co. at 17 Willow according to the 1895 city directory. He later took a job as a drug clerk at 17 Willow.

James Gowing and William Gowing, both of Dublin, New Hampshire, were enumerated as the heads of households in the 1800 census of Chesshire County, page 117. The two were the only individuals of interest to Gowen researchers.

Burton Gowen worked in a shoe shop at 78 Court in Keene, New Hampshire, according to the 1881 city directory.

Fred A. Gowen was employed at a shoe factory on 13 Dunbar in Keene, New Hampshire according to the 1885 city directory. He was also a firman for Fitchburg Railroad in 1891. Three years later he became an engineer for Fitchburg Railroad

George M. Gowen was employeed in a shoe shop on Madison St. in Keene, Newhampshire, according to the 1890 city directory. He was later employeed at hostler Martin’s livery stable. Later, in 1887 he was employeed at the glue factory on 13 Dunbar. In 1899 he worked at Fitchburg Railroad freight house on 166 church. In 1901 he worked with Beaver mills on 166 Church.

Geo M. Gowen was employeed at a teamster glue factory on 13 Dunbar in Keene, New Hampshire according to the 1885 city directory. He later became a teamster in 1889 and a hostler at Buckminister’s in 1891. In 1893 he was listed as a hostler Proctor at 17 Willow. In 1895 he took a job at Fitchburg Railroad freight house also at 17 Willow.

Loami C. Gowen worked as a telegraph operator for Western Union Telegraph office at 21 Willow according to the 1891 city directory for Keene, New Hampshire.

Loomis C. Gowen worked as a telegraph operator for Western Union Telegraph office at 17 Willow in Keene, New Hampshire according to the 1893 city directory. He held the job till at least 1900 when nothing more is known of him.

William Gowen was nearby in the same county at Croydon, New Hampshire. His household contained “two males over 16 and one female”.

A. C. Gowing and J. E. Collins received a warranty deed from Peter Lassen to 180 acres of land located 17 miles northeast of Ft. Worth, Texas November 15, 1907 for $2,472, according to Tarrant County, Texas Deed Book 271, page 378. On February 3, 1915 they traded the land to W. H. Logan for a residence in Jersey Hill Addition, Ft. Worth, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 462, page 404. A. C. Gowing was joined in the transaction by his wife, Annie M. Gowing. J. E. Collins was joined in the transaction by his wife, Gertrude C. Collins. All four were residents of Grafton County at that time. A. C. Gowing and Annie M. Gowing, along with J. E. Collins and Gertrude C. Collins, sold the residence to L. C. Webb September 19, 1918, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 583, page 57.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Ebenezer Gowing was shown as the head of a household at Hancock, New Hampshire in the 1790 census. His family consisted of “one male over 16, two males under 16 and three females.”

Ezekiel Gowing lived in nearby Raby, New Hampshire. His household consisted of “one male ofver 16 and one female” in the 1790 census.

John Gowing was enumerated at New Ipswitch, New Hampshire in the 1790 census of Hillsborough County. His household consisted of “on white male over 16 and one female.”

Johng Gowin, Jr., believed to be a son, lived at New Ipswitch and headed a household composed of “one male over 16, one male under 16, and three females”.

Roxanne Gowen, of New Ipswich, New Hampshire, was married about 1820 to David Conn, according to “New England Historical and Genealogical Register.” He was a clothier and a farmer. Roxanna Gowen Conn died in Fitzburg, Massachusetts February 27, 1876.

MERRIMACK COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Ethel Aiken Tufts Gowen, daughter of John Needham Tufts and Sarah Lizzie Lang Tufts, was born in Pittsfield, New Hampshire about 1880. She was a student at Middleburg College in 1896, according to "Middleburg College in the State of Vermont," and was graduated in 1900.

In 1899 she was a teacher at West Newberry, Massachusetts. She taught at Granville, Massachusetts in 1900 and also at Saugus, Massachusetts in the same year. She was married to Frank Lewis Gowen in 1903. Ethel Aiken Tufts Gowen died at West Newberry, Massachusetts March 17, 1906.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Benjamin Goings, a mariner was listed in the city directories of Portsmouth living at 6 Sudbury in 1888, 1890 and in 1892. ”Boarding” there in 1890 and 1892 was Frank Goings, a laborer.

William Goins, Loudon New Hampshire was enumerated as “one male over 16, four males under 16 and two females” in the 1790 census.

Abigail Gowen was married to Joseph Jackson, Jr. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to the April 11, 1798 edition of the "Columbia Centinel" published in Boston.

Bertha E. Gowen was married about 1902 to Marshall S. Chase. Children born to them include:

Paul Gowen Chase, son of Marshall S. Chase and Bertha E. Gowen Chase, was born August 7, 1904, according to his obituary published October 30, 1990 in the "Exeter [NH] Newsletter:"

“Paul Gowen Chase, 86, of Hayes Trailer Park died Fri-day, Oct. 26, at Exeter Hospital after a brief illness. Born Aug. 7, 1904, in Stratham, the son of Marshall and Bertha [Gowen] Chase, he was educated in Exeter schools. He formerly lived in Kingston, where he worked for 20 years at Nason's Store.

He moved to Exeter 40 years ago and worked at the former Kennedy Butter and Egg Store and Phillips Exeter Acade-my. For more than 60 years he and his wife were the own-ers of Bon A Star Kennels raising St. Bernards, Norwegian Elk Hounds and Kairn Terriers. They were the winners of many awards and trophies throughout New England.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice [Lamb] Chase of Exe-ter; one son, Paul G. Chase, Jr. of Salisbury, Massachutts; one daughter, Virginia C. Heath of North Hampton; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold M. Chase of York, Maine; three sisters, Mary C. Sewall and Helen E. Chase, both of Stratham, and Florence C. Sanborn of Greenland; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday at Brewitt Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Wyand, pastor of South Hampton Baptist Church, officiating.

Paul Gowen Chase, Jr., son of Paul Gowen Chase and Bernice Lamb Chase, was born about 1928 in Kingston, New Hampshire. In 1990 he lived in Salisbury, Massachusetts.

Virginia Chase, daughter of Paul Gowen Chase and Bernice Chase Lamb, was born about 1931. She was married about 1953, husband's name Heath. In 1990 they lived in North Hampton, New Hampshire.

Harold M. Chase, son of Marshall S. Chase and Bertha E. Gowen Chase, was born about 1912. In 1992 he lived in York, Maine.

Florence C. Chase, daughter of Marshall S. Chase and Bertha E. Gowen Chase, was born January 5, 1915 in Statham, New Hampshire. After graduation from Robinson Female Seminary of Exeter, New Hampshire and Concord Business School, she was married to Henry H. Sanborn. They lived in Greenland, New Hampshire for more than 50 years. She was employed by the State of New Hampshire in its Unemployment Division. She died March 20, 1992 at her home in Greenland following a long illness, according to the "Exeter Newsletter." She was buried in the Stratham Congregational Cemetery.

David G. Gowen was born September 12, 1963 in Exeter, the son of Robert L. and Helena Hoik Gowen. He died June 9, 1991 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. His obituary appeared in the June 14, 1991 edition of the “Exeter News-Letter;”

“David G. Gowen attended the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, Connecticut where he participated in wrestling and football.

He lived in Fort Lauderdale for the past two years and was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Pampano Beach, FL. He was also a member of the Fort Lauderdale Deaf Association.

He is survived by his mother, Helena Jane Gowen of Fort Lauderdale, his father and stepmother, Robert L. and Ruth Gowen of Newmarket; two brothers, Gregory Scott Gowen of Newmarket and Jonathan B. Gowen of West Palm Beach, Fl.; two stepsisters, Christine Lanning and Judi Lanning, both of Newmarket; his maternal Grandmother, Helen Hoik of Newmarket; his paternal grandfather, Lincoln Gowen of Newmarket; and several Aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held Monday evening at Grace Baptist Church, Pampano Beach. Graveside servicers were held Friday at 11 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Newmarket.”

Jane Gowen was baptized on July 12 of 1772 at the South Church of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Her daughter, Sarah Gowen was baptized on July 7, 1772, five days earlier at the same church.

Mrs. Laura Gowing was employed in April 1996 by the American Independence Museum in Exeter, New Hampshire. A native of California, she was graduated from Whittier College. At that time she was completing her graduate history and museum studies at the University of New Hampshire. She had previously worked at Historic Deerfield and as an intern at Colonial Williamsburg and at Strawberry Banke, as well as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities at Langdon House in Portsmouth and at the American Independence Museum since 1994.

STRAFFORD COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

William Goen signed a loyalty oath in 1776 in Durham, according to "History of Durham, New Hampshire."

Benjamin F. Gowen was listed as a clerk residing at the residence of H. G. Hart in Great Falls, New Hampshire in the 1882-83 Dover city directory.

Chas H. Gowen was listed as a laborer residing at the residence of Luke Simpkins’ in the 1882-83 Dover city directory.

Mrs. Daniel Gowen was living in the home of Mrs. J. L. Far-rington, according to the 1890 city directory of Rochester, New Hampshire

Edith A. Gowen was listed as a teacher residing at 220 Wash-ington in the 1888-89 and 1890-91 Dover city directories. She was listed as teaching at Garrison Hill School and living at 220 Washington in the 1892 Dover city directory.

Edwin A. Gowen was listed as a butcher residing at Prospect in the 1882-83 Dover city directory. He was later listed as a butcher residing at Locust and then Prospect in the 1884-85 Dover city directory. He was listed as a butcher and meat market worker residing at Locust and later Belknap in the 1886-87 Dover city directory. In the 1888-89 Dover city directory, he was listed as a butcher and meat market worker residing at 34 Locust and later 48 Belknap. He was listed as a butcher and meat market worker at 34 Locust and later 15 Lexington in the 1890-91 Dover city directory. In the 1892 Dover city directory, he was listed as a grocer and provisions seller residing at 34 Locust and later at 15 Lexington.

Emilius L. Gowen was listed as a farmer residing at Prospect in the 1882-83 and 1884-85 Dover city directories.

Harold Gowen was born April 25, 1902 in Milton, New Hampshire of parents unknown. He was enlisted in the U.S. Navy at Portland, Maine about 1918 and served aboard the U.S.S Nevada. He was discharged from the Navy June 1, 1922. Joseph Dube wrote March 13, 2002 that his “grandmother knew Harold Gowen 80 years ago and kept some of his personal papers. I would like to see these irreplaceable documents” preserved.

Jacob Gowen was listed as a farmer residing on Back River Road near Spruce Lane in the 1882-83, 1884-85, 1886-87, 1888-89, 1890-91, and 1892 Dover city directories.

John Gowen and his wife, Isabel Moore Gowen were residents of Dover in 1896 when a son was born, according to the research of Richard Spacer, a descendant.

John Gowen, son of John Gowen and Isabel Moore Gowen, was born January 27, 1894.

Brian Paul Gowen, son of John Gowen and Isabel Moore Gowen, was born in Dover October 3, 1896. He was married to Maude Estelle Decker about 1919. She was born in West Southport, Maine October 6, 1895, died Boothbay Harbor, Maine Dec. 31, 1986.

He died in Boothbay Harbor, Maine in 1965, and she died there December 31, 1986, according to Richard Pierce Spacer, a grandson. Children born to them are unknown.

Mrs. Maude Estelle Gowen Decker, widow of Brian Paul Gowen, worked for John Hancock Life Insurance Company in Boston for 31 years, according to Richard Pierce Spacer, her grandson. He discovered that she was not listed in the Social Security Death Index. He reported that she had a Social Security number, had bank accounts and filed tax returns. Her husband Brian Paul Gowen who died in 1965 is listed in the Index.

Richard Pierce Spacer began a long campaign to get his grandmother’s Social Security record corrected:

“I contacted my local town Social Security office re-questing the omission be fixed and gave the staff her dates of birth and death and name. Heard nothing for 3 months. I then asked my US Congressman, Ed Case (D-Hawaii) to open an investigation. After a month the local SSA office got back to me after Ed Case's staff kept asking.

One overworked SSA staff member could not find her in the database that generates the SSDI info to save his life, but she was correctly in the database that maintained the mailing of her benefits. He explained the two databases did not "talk" to each other, at least not in the beginning. He then entered for search criteria her date of birth and first name only in the "bad" database and got a hit.

Her real name was Maude Decker "GOWEN". [Her mo-ther was a Southport, Maine Pierce.] In that database it was spelled "Gorver." He theorized that in 1960, when she applied for retirement benefits, the SS clerk spelled her name wrong, possibly as her writing was not always clear. The local SSA staffer said he spoke with his boss in the regional office in San Francisco to get it corrected. He was told it could not be corrected as the mistake was made way back in 1960 and that was that. I did not ac-cept that as logical.

I told Ed Case's staff what was said to me. I explained SSA has her original SS number application with her DOB, and her birth certificate. They know it is she. Af-ter prevailing upon SSA HQ in Washington, they direct-ed San Francisco to make the correction the first week of June, after 46 years!

Sounds like a lot of work over nothing, but I hate things that are wrong and people who are happy to leave it that way. For all my grandmother did for me and the love she gave, the least I figured her grandson could do is fix a computer database to keep her name alive in virtual space as long as there is a USA.”

Thanks for your patience in reading this nararative. Per-sistence is key in geneaology and in fixing many mis-takes in life.

Joseph Gowen was listed as residing at Chapel, North St. John in the 1884-85 Dover city directory.

Lewis Gowen was listed as a worker in a glue mill residing at the residence of Mrs. Samuel Goodwin’s in the 1882-83, 1884-85, 1886-87, and 1888-89 Dover city directories. He was listed as boarding at Mrs. Cook’s, U. S. Block in the 1890-91 Dover city directory. He was also listed in the 1892 Dover city directory.

Noe Gowen was listed as residing at Chapel in the 1884-85 and 1886-87 Dover city directory.

Paul W. Gowen, chief of police of Durham, New Hampshire was elected in June 1994 as president of the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police, according to the "Manchester Union Leader" of Manchester, New Hampshire in its June 30, 1994 edition. A 30-year veteran of New Hampshire law enfoercement, Gowen had received an associate degree in criminal justice from St. Anselm College. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He became Durham police chief in 1979.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Ira Gowan was married October 15, 1822 to Lura M. Abbott in Charlestown, according to Sullivan County marriage records. Children born to Ira Gowan and Lura M. Abbott Gowan are unknown, according to Janice Farnsworth.

Charles Robbins Gowen, son of George M. Gowen and Hannah A. Robbins Gowen, was born at Acworth, New Hampshire April 30, 1846, according to "Genealogy of John Poore" by Alfred Poore. He enlisted there August 22, 1862 in Company B, Fourteenth New Hampshire Infantry Regiment and served in the Union army for three years. He, a carpenter was married in Dorchester, Massachusetts February 2, 1869 to Kate Maria Williams. She was born April 3, 1851 in New York City to William Henry Williams and Bethiah Sparks Williams. They settled in Franklin, Massachusetts where he operated a hotel, the Central House. They continued there in 1881.

Gordon Gowen was the subject of an article about the dairy industry of New Hampshire that was published in "New Hampshire Seacoast Times" in its December 5, 1993 edition. Gordon Gowen, president of the New Hampshire Dairymen's Association, was interviewed by Jeff Symes for his views on the future of dairying in New Hampshire:

"Seated in the compact den, Gordon Gowen talks about the passage of time and the changes that have come with it to the Gowen on Tamarack, the family dairy farm in the town of Ac-worth. Five generations of Gowen's family have served as stewards of this patch of rock-strewn hillocks on the western edge of the state for more than a century.

The passage of time here can be marked by the pages contain-ed within the diaries of Gowen's great-grandfather William Loomis who bought Tamarack in 1877. For Gowen, an uncer-tain future for the farm is represented atop a bookcase where the framed 8x10s of his grandchildren are displayed. For the moment, however, the past slips into the den, riding the sweet, thick aroma of maple coming from the kitchen where his wife Betty is boiling a pot of syrup to make sugar cakes.

The history of Tamarack which Gowen relates through the diaries of his ancestor is fairly typical of every century-old farm in New Hampshire. At its beginning, it was a family farm run largely as a self-sustaining operation, producing only enough food to sustain the appetites of those who lived and worked on it. But by the turn of the century Tamarack was becoming more commercial, producing milk to sell to butter along with chickens, eggs and maple syrup in nearby Bellows Falls, Vermont, just several miles to the west.

From the pages of his own history, the 67-year-old Gowen recalls the family's '41 Dodge pickup truck and the trips each morning trucking milk cans Tamarack and that of three of its neighbors to the Bellows Falls Cooperative Creamery where it was bottled and shipped to stores like the First National chain in Boston. On the return trip to Acworth they would often pick up grain from a Vermont gristmill and deliver it for a few extra dollars to their local dealer in the neighboring town of Alstead.

Gowen's oldest son, the fifth generation, Tim now runs Tam-arack, but after him, Gowen's view into the future of the farm is clouded with doubts as to whether succeeding gener-ations will continue its operations, prompting him to make a reluct-ant admission: 'I'm not sure that we're in this forever, This farm in the future--and I don't know how distant that future will be--probably won't be milking cows some day.'

Hundreds of dairy farms in New Hampshire have disappeared. Gowen is in his third year as president of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation boasting over 5,000 family members about half of which are farmers of some sort, but only a small number now are dairy farmers. In the past 10 years alone, New Hampshire has lost more than half its dairy farms with only about 275 remaining today."

Gowin Gilmore was married about 1800 to Sally Grout who died in June 1807 at Acworth, New Hampshire. He was remarried about 1810 to Anna Stebbins of Connecticut.

NEW JERSEY

Proceedings of the Centennial Anniversary of the Presbyterian Church at Sparta, New Jersey November 23, 1886 set forth a history of the village and the state, as well as the struggle between the Dutch and the British for the area:

"The Dutch in 1673 obtained control of the country again, but in 1675, Philip Carteret, the former Governor of New Jersey, returned and found himself bitterly opposed by Andros of New York, who, among other things, laid tribute upon the ships sailing to the Jersey coast. In the meantime Edward Byllings became involved in debt and made an assignment to Gowen Laurie, Nicholas Lucas and William Penn, for the benefit of his creditors.

These Quakers asked Sir George Carteret to divide the province. This he was willing to do, for thereby he would get control of his share without incumbrance. Accordingly, in 1676, a line was agreed upon, drawn from the southern point of land on the east side of Little Egg Harbor, to a point on the Delaware River in latitude 41ø 40'. All east of this line was called East Jersey, and all west of it West Jersey.”

Private Frederick Gowan of Co. D, Thirty-fifth New Jersey Infantry Regiment, enlisted in the Union Army March 11, 1865 and was mustered in March 11, 1865 for one year of service as a substitute according to “New Jersey Civil War Records,” page 1070. He deserted June 21, 1865 at Crystal Springs, D.C.

Michael Gowan, a musician recruit, Company E, Thirty-fourth New Jersey Infrantry Regiment, enlisted in the Union Army June 15, 1864 and was mustered in October 25, 1864 for three years of service according to “New Jersey Civil War Records,” page 1024. He was mustered out April 30, 1966.

Private Andrew J. Gowen of Company I, Third New Jersey Infantry Regiment, enlisted in the Union Army May 10, 1861 and was mustered in May 30, 1861 for three years of service according to “New Jersey Civil War Records,” page 178. He died July 16, 1862 from wounds received in action at the Battle of Gains Farm, June 27, 1862, according to “New Jersey Civil War Records” by Brevet Major General William S. Stryker of New Jersey.

Patrick Allen McGowan and George McGowan, Irish immigrants who landed at Ellis Island, were recorded on Panel 283 of The American Immigrant Wall of Honor. Lillian McGowan Bruno, also of Ireland, was recorded on Panel 494 of the wall.

BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Gregory Gowen Borg died October 25, 1993 in Stuart, Florida, according to his obituary published in “The Record” in its edition of October 26, 1993:

“Gregory Gowen Borg, who was born into The Record family and spent almost a lifetime working for the company, died Sunday of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 54.

Raised in Hackensack, Mr. Borg was a resident of Stuart, Fla., at the time of his death and also maintained a home in Spring Lake. Mr. Borg was ushered into “The Record” at an early age by his father, Donald G. Borg, who was editor and publisher of the paper he took over from his father, John Borg, in 1949.

Donald Borg's two sons, Malcolm Borg, currently chairman of the board of “The Record,” and Gregory Borg, worked after school sweeping floors and helping out in the stockroom, chores for which they were paid 10 cents each.

In June 1960, Gregory Borg became a management trainee at “The Bergen Evening Record,” just a few months before the paper was renamed “The Record” to reflect the expansion of its news coverage beyond the county line. Four years later, he was named administrative assistant to the publisher. He was promoted to vice president and assistant publisher in April 1967, working primarily in advertising and production. In that capacity, Mr. Borg helped oversee a major step in the technological evolution of “The Record,” the transition in typesetting from the Linotype, or hot-metal method, to photocomposition, or cold type. Mr. Borg became executive vice president in October 1971 and later became involved in overseeing the company's Ocean and Monmouth counties newspapers, “The Reporter,” of Toms River, and the “Freehold Transcript.” Both papers later were sold.

In January 1982, Mr. Borg stepped down as executive vice president and divested himself of all stock in The Bergen Evening Record Corp.

Gregory Gowen Borg was born on March 17, 1939, in New York City, the younger of two sons of Donald G. and Flora A. Borg. He graduated from The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvnia in 1957, and later attended Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. In 1965, he received a bachelor of science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

In June 1976, he married Patricia Maher Hall. The couple has a daughter, Kerri Ramsay of Spring Lake. For nearly three decades, Mr. Borg devoted himself to the St. Joseph's School and Home for the Blind in Jersey City, a non-sectarian facility run by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.”

Charles K. Goines and wife, Consuelo Y. Goines of Ridgewood, New Jersey received a deed to minerals in Schleicher County, Texas January 6, 1943 from M. J. Sullivan, Jackson County, Missouri, according to Schleicher County Deed Book 43, page 132. They leased the property to Earl Fain, Jr. January 25, 1954, according to Schleicher County Deed Book 69, page 416. On November 27, 1944 Charles K. Goines and Consuelo Y. Goines of New York City received an assignment of Jones County, Texas minerals, according to Jones County Deed Book 279, page 127 and on January 20, 1945 gave an agreement to each other, according to Jones County Deed Book 278, page 518.

Rose A. Gimino Gowen, 68, of Forked River, formerly of Cliffside Park and Paramus, died August 31, 1992, according to her obituary in “The Record” in its edition of September 1, 1992:

“She was a parishioner of St. Pius X R.C. Church, Forked River, and Annunciation R.C. Church, Paramus, and a member of the Annunciation Church Rosary Society. She was the society editor for the “Paramus Park Post,” president of the Pheasant Run Singles Club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary, and a member of the Pheasant Run Ladies Club, Forked River.

She was a volunteer at Hackensack Medical Center for seven years. Surviving are two sons, William T. Gowen of Shrewsbury and Wayne L. Gowen of Aurora, Colorado a daughter, Terry M. Gowen Dearden of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania and five grandchildren. Her husband, W. Warren Gowen, died in 1978. Mass will be said Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Annunciation Church, with burial in Grove Cemetery, North Bergen.”

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Charles Goines, negro, appeared as the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Burlington County, Enumeration District 17, page 12, Burlington Township:

John M. Gowan was enumerated as the head of a household of five free blacks in the 1830 census of Mt. Holly, New Jersey in Burlington County, page 105, line 27.

ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

John Gowan resided at 64 River Newark, New Jersey, according to the 1891 city directory.

Patrick Gowan was occupied as a laborer at 52 Bloomfield Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, according to the city directory of 1891.

Walter Mack Gowan, white, who was born December 21, 1892 in East Orange, New Jersey, was registered for the World War I draft in Del Norte County, California.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No families of Gowen [or spelling variations] appeared in the 1850 census of Gloucester County, according to "1850 Census of New Jersey" by Millican Press.

HUDSON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No families of Gowen [or spelling variations] appeared in the 1850 census of Hudson County, according to "1850 Census of New Jersey" by Millican Press.

Francis Gowan, born in France, appeared on Western Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey, in the 1880 census of Hudson County, Enumeration District 28, page 64 :

Hazel Margaret Gowen, second child of Isaac William Gowen and Margaret Hopper Gowen, was married about 1900 to John Borg. Nothing more is known about descendents of John Borg and Hazel Margaret Gowen Borg.

May Christine Gowen, third child of Isaac William Gowen and Margaret Hopper Gowen, was born about 1881 at North Bergen, New Jersey. About 1905 she was married to Francis E. Wilber. Of Francis E. Wilber, May Christine Gowen Wilber, and descendant nothing more is known.

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

No families of Gowen [or spelling variations] appeared in the 1850 census of Hunterdon County, according to "1850 Census of New Jersey" by Millican Press.

Charlotte Elizabeth Gowing was married to Gordon Cooper prior to 1915. In that year she received a bachelor of science degree from Columbia University in New York City. In 1932 Gordon Cooper and Charlotte Elizabeth Gowing Cooper lived at 8 Coryell Avenue, Lambertville, New Jersey, according to Columbia University Alumni bulletin.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Joseph V. C. Gowen, was recorded living on the east side of Railroad Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey in the 1880 census of Middlessex County, Enumeration District 125, page 7:

Henry Gowen was born about 1823, place and parents un-known. About 1855 he was married to Margaret Hopper and lived in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Isaac William Gowen, only known child of Henry Gowen and Margaret Hopper Gowen, was born December 29, 2858. He was married to Emma Elwell O’Brien August 15, 1875. He was the class historian, class of 1879 at Rutgers and wrote a history of the class to 1917. It was published by Union Hill, Michael & Rank Printers and is listed in the National Union Catalogue.

Isaac William Gowen became a clergyman in 1879. He was ordained a minister of the Reformed Church of America in 1883. He preached at Cold Spring, New York from 1883 to 1885. He became president of the General Synod of the Reformed Church of America in 1915. Later he was on the executive council of the Federated Churches of Christ in America. He received an LLD degree from Central College in Iowa in 1925. His home at the time of his death February 28, 1929 was in North Bergen, New Jersey.

Henry H. Gown was recorded in New Brunswick, Enumeration District 125, page 4 in the 1880 census of Middlesex County:

Richard J. Gowen, parents unknown, was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey July 6, 1935. He was married in 1955, wife’s name unknown. He was the father of four children, names unknown. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1957 with a BS degree in electrical engineering. He received and MS degree from Iowa State University in 1961 and his PhD. in 1962.

Samuel C. Gown was living in New Brunswick in 1880 on the east side of French Street, Middlesex County, Enumeration District 125, page 4:

Mrs. Gowen Nette was mentioned in the will of John Harrison of Perth Amboy, New Jersey dated March 2, 1723-24 as “the wife of my brother, William Harrison, according to “Calendar of New Jersey Wills,” Volume I [1630-1730].

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Marriage bonds were announced October 1, 1742 between William Goyon and Wynea Langstraet, according to New Jersey Marriage Bond Book G, page 14. William Goyon was a laborer of Monmouth County in the Dutch settlement. Wynea Langstraet was born about 1721 in Freehold, New Jersey to Adriaen Langstraet and Styntie Jansen Langstraet.

Wynea Langstraet Goyon was remarried to Michael Demott. “Wynea Demott, widow of Michael Demott” of Readington, New Jersey wrote her will in 1792 in which she mentions her “daughter Stintje, wife of Peter Decker.”

William Gowin was a witness at the wedding of Daniel Tilton and Elizabeth Powell September 6, 1717 at Shrewbury Monthly Meeting, Shrewbury, New Jersey, according to "Historical & Genealogical Miscellany" by John E. Stillwell.

Timothy Goin, an Irish emigrant who headed a household living on Phoenix Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey, appeared in Enumeration District 124, page 7, of the 1880 census of Morris County, New Jersey:

PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Edward Going was enumerated on Madison Avenue, Patterson, New Jersey, in the 1880 census of Passaic County, Enumeration District 158, page 39:

John Gowan, born in Ireland, appeared on Close Street, Patterson, New Jersey, in the 1880 census of Passaic County, Enumeration District 173, page 16:

Charles S. Gowen, wrote "Report of the Passaic River Flood District Commission" which was published in Patterson, New Jersey December 1, 1906 by the Patterson Chronicle Company.

Gowen McCoy was married to Susanna Kannan, both of Som-erset County April 3, 1758, according to “New Jersey Colon-ial Documents,” page 230

SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

John Gowan, born in Ireland, appeared in 1880 census of Gloucester, New Jersey, Sussex County, Enumeration District 62, page 47:

James MacGown was a resident of Sussex County in 1793 in Montague, New Jersey, according to Nancy Thoben, a great-great-great-granddaughter of Hemet, California in a letter dated March 24, 1998. A daughter was born to him:

Mary MacGown, daughter of James MacGown was born in Montague in 1797. She was married about 1813 to Joshua Westfall. They were living in Montague in 1827.

UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

John M. Gowan was listed in the 1890-91 edition of the city directory of Elizabeth, New Jersey, as “boarding on Union.”

NEW MEXICO

BERNALILLO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

No members of the Gowen family appeared in the 1850 census of Bernalillo County.

Paul Lynn Goen was born January 17, 1936 in Albuquerque. He lived at 9300 Snowheights N.E. Albuquerque in 1970. He was married to Sally Hidalgo March 16, 1970, according to Bernalillo County Marriage Book 130, page 79930. Sally Hidalgo Goen was born December 10, 1939 in Costillo, New Mexico.

Martha Gowans was born in Scotland September 15, 1873. She died at age 97 in Albuquerque March 4, 1971, according to Bernalillo County death records.

Norma Jean Gowens lived at 1416 Dorothy N.E. according to the 1972 city directory of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

John Joseph Going died February 24, 1950 at Albuquerque, according to Bernalillo County Probate File No. 6442. He was a resident of Albuquerque January 3, 1948 when he wrote his will. The will mentioned his wife, Mrs. Mary H. Going and son John Edward Going, who at that time, lived at 1612 Liberator Street, San Diego, California. He left an estate valued at $1,042.21.

Alma M. Goins was born in Illinois August 17, 1894. She died in Albuquerque July 30, 1976, according to Bernalillo County death records.

L. Gowing lived at 385 Pueblo Solano, according to the 1972 telephone directory of Albuquerque.

Shirley L. Gowing lived at 1310 Turquoise Trail N.E, according to the 1972 telephone directory of Albuquerque.

Blanche L. Gowins died in Albuquerque May 20, 1975, according to Bernalillo County death records. Her date of birth was shown as June 6, 1950.

Tom D. Goyne lived at 8016 Kathryn Avenue, S.E. according to the 1972 telephone directory of Albuquerque.

CHAVES COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Calvin Henry Goins was married to Violet Christene Taylor September 7, 1943, according to Chaves County Marriage Book R, page 9978. Of Calvin Henry Goins and Violet Christene Taylor Goins nothing more is known.

Clarence Goins and Elsie Moore, both residents of Roswell, were married August 24, 1915, according to Chaves County marriage records. Of Clarence Goins and Elsie Moore Goins nothing more is known.

James Allen Goins, a truck driver, was married to Lena Mae Wright. In 1942 they were residents of Roswell. It is believed that James Allen Goins was killed in that year, perhaps in World War II.

Stanley Joe Goins, twin son of James Allen Goins and Lena Mae Wright Goins was born April 14, 1942. He was married to Cecil Cherie Kirkpatrick November 26, 1960 at Roswell, according to Chaves County Marriage Book 37, page 22345. He was a painter there in 1964.

Kenneth Ray Goins, apparently a twin, son of James Allen Goins and Lena Mae Wright Goins was born April 14, 1942.

James Carol Goins, highway department laborer, was married to Vera Mae Brown April 7, 1948 in Roswell, according to Chaves County Marriage Book X, page 13431. In 1949 they continued to live in Roswell where he was a cabdriver.

Kenneth Edward Goins of Roswell was married to Pearl Daubert of Dexter, New Mexico, March 13, 1941, according to Chaves County Marriage Book 9, page 8127. They were residents of Dexter, in 1942 where Kenneth Edward Goins, was a millhand at an alfalfa mill.

Louise H. Goins was born in Roswell, New Mexico September 13, 1928. She was married in Albuquerque, New Mexico March 15, 1958 to Leonard F. Loebel who was born in Highland, Illinois November 23, 1956, according to Bernalillo County, New Mexico Marriage Book 78, page 46863. They were residents of Albuquerque at that time.p

William Edward Gowan, U. S. Air Force, was married to Mary Nell Shannon June 29, 1955, according to Chaves County Marriage Book 32, page 318887. Both were residents of Roswell, New Mexico at that time.

Bert John Gowan, son of William Edward Gowan and Mary Nell Shannon Gowan [her name was rendered as Donna Nell Shannon Gowan on the birth certificate] was born in Roswell July 30, 1956.

James William Gowans was discharged from the U. S. Air Force at Roswell, according to Chaves County Discharge Book 128, page 157.

Demetria Guynes was born in Roswell in 1962 of parents unknown. She broke into network drama with a role in “General Hospital” under the stage name of Demi Moore. In 1990 she stared in “Ghost.”

Hobart F. Goins, U.S. Air Force and his wife, Barbara Goins, lived at 1309 Oak Street, Clovis with their son, Stephen Goins who was born in 1962, according to the Clovis 1971 city directory.

Marie Gowans was born August 16, 1928, place and parents unknown. In 1959 she was living at 2101 W. Grand, according to the Clovis, New Mexico city directory. She was married November 21, 1961 to Raymond Menifee of Clovis who was born at Atoka, Oklahoma March 22, 1930, according to Clovis County Marriage Book 69, page 31135. They lived at 509 Calhoun, Clovis at that time.

George M. Gowing received a patent from the federal government for 160 acres in Curry County, June 8, 1911, according to Curry County Deed Book 2, page 1562. On March 19, 1916 George M. Gowing and his wife, Bernice Gowing, "of Orrick, Ray County, Missouri, "gave a warranty deed to J. W. Wilkinson of Curry County to the 160 acres. Consideration was $800, according to Curry County Deed Book 12, page 270. A federal patent indicated a four-residency in New Mexico.

DONA ANA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Maxine Goan was married to Ernest C. Clerk December 20, 1930 at Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 16, page 462.

Ruth Goan was married to Lawrence Lacey January 15, 1931 at Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 16, page 530. Ruth Goan was married to Solon Neal April 22, 1941 at Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 33, page 6864.

Carolyn Sue Goans was married to James H. Wright June 14, 1963, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 96, page 47110.

E. W. Goans was married to Dorris Louise Webster December 3, 1932 at Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 20, page 199. Of E. W. Goans and Dorris Louise Webster Goans nothing more is known.

Linda Lee Goin was married to Malcolm Lee Fowler October 11, 1961 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 94, page 453.

Connie Goins was married to Kay B. Harrison June 14, 1949 in Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 52, page 18536.

Luther Marshall Goins was married to Mary Floy Norris October 25, 1962 in Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 95, page 46542. Of Luther Marshall Goins and Mary Floy Norris Goins nothing more is known.

Marie Goins was married to Richard Alvarez August 12, 1949 at Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 52, page 18813.

Peggy Shenwell Goins was married to Thomas Joe Hill January 6, 1967 in Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 101, page 50286.

Steve Allen Goins was married to Jan Craig August 23, 1972 in Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 109, page 55363. Children born to Steve Allen Goins and Jan Craig Goins are unknown.

Virginia Renate Goins was married to Ronald Allen Hendrix in Las Cruces June 13, 1972, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 109, page 55142.

Mrs. Zetta L. Goins was married to Wilbur George Root July 13, 1924 in Las Cruces, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 9, page 95.

Mary Lee Gowns was born November 27, 1927 at Las Cruces. She applied for a marriage license with John Robert Matthews August 12, 1965, according to Curry County New Mexico Marriage Book 72, page 33618. No return was made of the license.

GRANT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

William Henry Goins was born August 6, 1929 at Hurley, New Mexico of parents unknown. He attended school at Truth or Consequences [formerly Hot Springs] New Mexico, and lived at Winston, New Mexico from 1944 to 1946. he was married to Claudia Page April 14, 1947, at Las Cruces, New Mexico, according to Dona Ana County Marriage Book 51, page 18253. She was born January 15, 1934 at Forest, New Mexico. William Henry Goins was inducted into the U. S. Army June 9, 1948 and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington. He was discharged as a corporal March 1, 1950, according to Don Ana County Discharge Book 6, page 403. William Henry Goins and Claudia Page Goins lived at 1715 Smith Avenue, Las Cruces from 1963 through 1969.

LEA COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

John R. Goin received a warranty deed to 320 acres in Lea County November 3, 1920 from A. A. Dearduff and Anemone Dearduff for $2,700, according to Lea County Deed Book 3, page 330.

George W. Goins and his wife, Jewel Goins lived at 227 South Coleman, Hobbs, according to the 1951, 1952 and 1955 city directory. George W. Goins was superintendant of the city garbage department.

Taxidermist, butcher and African big-game hunter are not likely to top most people's list of politically correct vocations. But Mike Goins, owner of Sparks Custom Slaughtering and Taxidermy, doesn't worry about that sort of thing. In his view, "Hunting is an important part of wildlife management. Processing the meat from the animal provides food, and preserving the hide is an act of conservation and art."

Goins lives on a five-acre property in Meadowlake, east of Los Lunas, where he operates a small custom slaughtering plant complete with meat smoker and a walk-in freezer. Adjacent to the plant is his taxidermy studio. There, mixed with the usual complement of mounted heads and pelts from animals hunted in New Mexico, are more exotic kills from South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique. Among them are

kudu, wildebeest, wart hogs, impala, steenbok, eland and orix. About half the animals were hunted by Goins. The other half were preserved by Goins for customers who hunted in Africa on trips that Goins helped to organize.

A former high school teacher and coach, Goins quit his job two years ago to devote more time to his taxidermy and safari-booking business.

Raised on a cattle ranch south of Eunice, Goins began hunting at age 7, "pretty much since I was old enough to carry a gun," he said. At 15, he began learning the art of taxidermy, studying with established craftsmen and experimenting on his own. He now mounts more than 400 animals a year.

Goins visited Africa for the first time in the late 1970s, participating in a hunting safari to Tanzania, Kenya and Botswana.

"I love the atmosphere and wide open spaces and the abundance of species and animals," Goins said. "Just the whole culture I fell in love with it."

He began making regular hunting trips to Africa, and in 1990 he met Sandy McDonald, a co-owner of McDonald Pro-Hunting, a major South Africa outfitter. In 1995, he and McDonald became business associates.

"He needed a Southwest booking agent," Goins said, "and in return I get free hunts and trips and lots of taxidermy work."

Goins now books about 25 trips a year for customers, three-quarters of whom are from New Mexico.

"Conservation is of the utmost concern to the African people," Goins said. "Each of the hunt areas has quotas for each species. In none of the countries are endangered species hunted." And culling the herds, especially in areas hit by periodic drought, is especially important, he said. "If there is no water, the animals suffer," Goins said. "They compete for the same water and food sources, they become weak and then disease sets in. Hunting controls the population, and most of the animals taken, the ones that tend to become weak and sick, are the older animals that are no longer of breeding age."

Consequently, Goins said, the hunts have minimal effect on future animal populations. And the governments of the African nations where the hunts are conducted fully sanction them, he said, because they control game herds and generate income.

In South Africa, for example, "Hunting is the No. 1 source of income, especially for the people," he said. "It provides some of the higher paying jobs, and the jobs are pretty much year round."

Goins is now accepting bookings for mid-June through mid-August African hunts, which range from seven to 21 days. The seven-day hunt in South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique costs $3,950 per person, plus air fare of about $1,600 from Albuquerque to Johannesburg. The hunt fee includes lodging, meals and drinks, trophy preparation, a vehicle and the services of a tracker, skinner and professional hunter.

Goins also books non-hunting photo safari trips that cost $150 a day. For an extra fee, travelers can arrange outings to Kruger National Park in South Africa and Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Separate ocean-fishing trips off the coast of Mozambique can also be arranged for $150 a day plus boat rental fees. Hunting safaris are limited to groups of no more than eight, while photo safari and fishing trips are limited to groups of up to 15.

People interested in hunting and photo safaries in Africa are invited to attend a free open house February 11 at Sparks Custom Slaughtering and Taxidermy in Meadowlake, east of Los Lunas. Owner Mike Goins will be joined by Sandy McDonald of McDonald Pro- Hunting, a South Africa outfitter. Hunting videos and photos will shown, and exotic foods will be served. Reservations are required, by calling Goins at 865-9722. Directions to the site will be provided.

George Gwain Goins of Hobbs, New Mexico was born about 1980, place and parents unknown. He died September 22, 2003 in Andrews County, Texas. His funeral was conducted September 24 in Griffin Funeral home in Hobbs, according to his obituary in the “Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.”

“Two residents of Hobbs died early Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash in western Andrews County. A passenger in the Chevrolet Trail Blazer, George Goins, 24, died at the scene. The Chevrolet’s driver, Monik Mendoza, 23, was taken to Odessa Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 5:25 a.m., according to the Department of Public Safety’s Midland office.

About 3 a.m, Mendoza was westbound on Texas 176 when she drove off the side of the roadway about 27 miles west of Andrews, the DPS said.

She over-corrected, causing the Chevrolet to overturn and flip several times. Mendoza and Goins, who were not wearing seat belts, were thrown from the vehicle, the DPS said.”

Robert A. Gowan, an employee of Halliburton's and his wife Eunice Gowan, lived at 507 1/2 East Alston, Hobbs, New Mexico, according to the 1943 directory.

Emmett Gowen, a laborer for the Hobbs city sanitation department, and his wife, Hazel Gowen, lived at 104 North Willow, according to the 1963 city directory of Hobbs. From 1966 through 1968 he continued at the same employment and lived at 1621 Oak Street.

Barney H. Guynes was married December 8, 1924 to Eris Holsenbeck at Lovington, New Mexico, according to her obituary published January 15, 1993 in the "Lubbock Avalanche-Journal." She was born in Kaufman County, Texas in 1908. They moved to Snyder, Texas in 1949. He died January 16, 1990. She died at age 85 January 13, 1993. They were members of the Church of Christ and were buried in Hillside Memorial Gardens at Snyder.

According to the obituary, survivors included seven sons, "Billy J. Guynes, Willie R. Guynes, J. T. Guynes, Walter Guynes, Tommie Guynes and Donnie Guynes, all of Snyder and B. C. Guynes of Wickett, Texas; three daughters, Sue Guynes Look and Shirley Guynes Slaughter, both of Snyder and Margaret Guynes McDaniel of Ruidoso, New Mexico; a brother, William Holsenbeck of Clarksville, Arkansas; a sister Fern Holsenbeck Bethel of Farwell, Texas, 37 grandchildren, 70 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren."

OTERO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Henry Going was married to Ophelia Maxwell November 5, 1903, according to Otero County Marriage Book 1, page 102. Both were residents of Tularosa, New Mexico. Children born to Henry Going and Ophelia Maxwell Going are unknown.

QUAY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Ray Goen and his wife, Margaret Goen announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jessica R. Goen of Tucumcari, New Mexico to Ryan D. Kettler, son of Dale Kettler and Bonnie Kettler of Sidney, Nebraska, according to the June 27, 1998 edition of the "Quay County Sun." The wedding was scheduled for August 15 in the alameda Baptist Church in Albequerque. The bride elect was graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1996. Both she and the groom were students at Wayland Baptist University.,

ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Brian David Goins, a teacher of Portales, New Mexico filed for bankruptcy, according to a New Mexico newspaper in a legal notice column published August 28, 1999. He listed assets of $14,370 and liabilities of $38,994.

In 1959 Elbert K. Goyne was listed as a salesman for Clovis Automotive Supply, living at Portales, New Mexico, according to the Clovis, New Mexico, city directory. Elbert K. Goyne and his wife, Joan F. Goyne, received a warranty deed from Robert A. Malone December 19, 1960 to a lot in Clovis, according to Curry County Deed Book 106, page 65.

From 1961 through 1967 he was listed as a salesman for Clovis Automotive Supply living at 925 Mora, according to the directory. In 1967 he was listed as parts manager for Volkswagon, Inc. and lived at 925 Mora with his wife and two children. From 1972 through 1974 he was parts manager for O'Conner Motor, Lubbock, Texas and lived at 3812 49th Street, according to the city directory. In 1973 and 1974 Joan F. Goyne was a seamstress for Cecil Draperies. They continued in Lubbock where he was the owner of Import Auto Parts Company in 1990.

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

Dr. B. S. Gowen, East Las Vegas, New Mexico, received a warranty deed from Edwin J. Carlin, Clovis, New Mexico, for six lots in Clovis March 13, 1908, according to Curry County Deed Book B, page 43. This entry was copied from Roosevelt County, New Mexico Deed Book D, page 403.

SANTA FE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

No members of the Gowen family were enumerated in the 1850 census of Santa Fe County.

TORRANCE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO

“Jess Goen is excavating the basement preparatory to building a house on his ranch,” according to a column entitled “Barton News” in theMarch 14, 1912 edition of the “Moriarty Mes-senger” published in Moriarty, New Mexico.

Jess Goen was mentioned again in the June 20, 1912 edition of the newspaper: “Jess Goen visited Willie Voyles Sunday,” according to a column entitled “Barton News” Barton was a community in Torrance County.

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MISSOURI

Death Certificates, 1910 – 1955

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MONTANA

CASCADE COUNTY, MONTANA

Alva Goings died April 12, 1977 at age 90 in Cascade County, according to file number 1569

Dean V. Goings died December 13, 1979 at age 83 in Cascade County, according to file number 5860.

Helen H. Goings died June 1, 1974 at age 76 in Cascade County, according to file number 2643.

Jean Gowans died January 1, 1957 at age 68 in Cascade County, according to file number 1.

Sylvia H. Gowin died March 14, 1992 at age 65 in Cascade County, according to file number 1241.

LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA