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.
AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI
J. A. Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Audrain County, Household 123-123:
"Goings, J. A. 35, born in IL, mother born in NC,
white male
F. D. 28, born in MO, father born in OH
mother born in OH, white
female"
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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.
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James Gowan, age about 40, died December 10, 1909, according to "Audrain County, Missouri Obituaries, 1904-1916."
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Mrs. M. Gowan, a housekeeper, was born in Ireland. She died in March 1860 and was buried at Saline Township, Audrain County.
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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:
"Gowen, John C. 49, farmer, born in KY, father born in KY, mother born in KY
Martha 45, born in IL, father born in PA, mother born in IL
Mary E. 21, born in IL, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Anna J. 14, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Sylvester 11, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Joseph T. 9, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Alice 7, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Sallie 5, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Susan 2, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL"
John C. Gowen and Martha Gowen were apparently married in Illinois about 1858, lived there through 1859 and moved to Missouri prior to 1866. "John C. Gowan," age about 74, died January 22, 1906, according to "Audrian County, Missouri Obituaries, 1904-1916."
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John W. Gowen, a farmer, was married to S. A. Faddis Gowen 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 was 28 and S. A. was 24 when Lena Gowen was born, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records,” roll number C414.
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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.
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."
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Burrell Gowen married Sarah Trulove on January 11, 1872, according to Barry County marriage records.
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Martha R. Gowan married John B. Arnold on April 1, 1859 according to Barry County marriage records.
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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.
Children born to James Austin Gowen and Lucy Maddox Gowen include:
James Austin Gowen, Jr. born December 9, 1854
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:
"Gowen, James A. 45, born December 1854 in MO
Anna 37, born on September 1862 in WI"
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.
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Christena Gowin married Pleasant M. Frost on September 9, 1869, according to Barry County marriage records.
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.
Mary Lou Hudson-Goans of Claypool, Indiana wrote December 20, 1996:
"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."
Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans were the parents of:
Edna Goans born in 1892
Fannie Goans born in 1894
Toney Goans born in 1897
Manuel Goans born in 1898
William H.Goans born in 1904
Paul F. Goans born in 1906
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.
Children born to William Henry Goans and Rosa Buchanan Goans include:
Henry Dean Goans born about 1929
John Wilford Goans born about 1931
Barbara Ella Goans born about 1933
Robert Herchel Goans born about 1936
Wanda Violet Goans born about 1939
Newell Goans born about 1942
Paul Francis Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1906. He died in 1982.
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.
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Martha Goins was married February 3, 1912 to Arch McDaniel in Poplar Bluff, according to records of the Second Baptist Church there.
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Julia Ann Gowen was married to Henry Arthur Wisdom. In 1929 they lived at Neelyville, Missouri, near Poplar Bluff.
Children born to Henry Arthur Wisdom and Julia Ann Gowen Wisdom include:
Thelma Maxine Wisdom born July 29, 1929
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."
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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.
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Living in Poplar Bluff in October in 1971, according to the telephone directory, were:
Goin, Orpha 123 South 10th Street
Goins, M. L. 1002 South 11th Street
Goins, Raymond Rt. 2, Braseley
Goins, Mrs. Georgia 1648 West Harper
Goins, Earl Route One, Dudley, MO
Goins, Jane 506 Hazel
Goins, Luther R 324 N. Riverview
Goins, Thelma 2014 Fair
Goins, Viola 729 Vine
Gowan IGA Super Market Highway 53 & Marshall
Gowan, John E. 1030 Ivadene
Gowin, Sarah 2315 Mangold
James W. Cook married Margaret L. Goins on January 15, 1857 according to Boone County marriage records.
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William W. Goin appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Boone County, Enumeration District 6, page 6, Bourbon township:
"Goin, William H. 46, born in Missouri
Eliza J. 43, born in Missouri
Emma 20, born in Missouri
Byron 17, born in Missouri
Idelle 13, born in Missouri
Archie 7, born in Missouri
Zepheniah W. 4, born in Missouri"
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Harvy Goin was married December 4, 1856 to Eliza Sweeney, according to Boone County marriage records.
GOIN, HARVY
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Margaret L. Goins was married January 15, 1857 to James W. Cook, according to Boone County marriage records.
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David Goin married Emily Wheatly on February 4, 1853, according to Boone County marriage 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:
"Goowin, James E. 35, born in NH
Fannie 25, born in IN
James E. 3, born in IA
Leroy 1, born in MO"
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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.”
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.
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.
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Ira Claton Gowin was born June 12, 1879 and died in Callaway County August 11, 1950, according to "Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955."
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Everett Harrison Gowin was born October 16, 1888 and died May 11, 1952, according to "Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955."
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Mrs. Myrtle Gowin Flowers died September 11, 1931, according to "Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955."
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, MISSOURI
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.
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Pvt. James Gowan participated in the Battle of the Sink Hole in 1814 in Cape Girardeau County. In May and June, 1814, a company of mounted rangers was recruited by Peter Craig.
The company was enlisted for one for service on the frontiers of Missouri and Illinois and was attached to Col. William Russell's regiment.
Officers of the company include:
Peter Craig, captain; Drakeford Grey, first lieutenant; Wilson Able, ensign; John Rodney, Enos Randol, Daniel Harklerood, William Fugate, William Blakeney, sergeants; Abraham Letts, Perry Wheat, Jeremiah Able, William McCarty, Charles Sexton and Thomas Rodney, corporals.
Privates included:
James Atkinson, John Able, Stephen Boyd, Jonathan Brickey, John Brown, Tessant Barkume, James Brown, William Bush, George Bush, Peter Barrado, Francois Baraboe, Thomas Boyce, Burrell Castly, John Cameron, Charles Cardinal, William Crump, John Cooper, Jesse Cochran, Baptiste Cotie, Alexander Cotie, James Gowan, Hung Dowlin, Elias Davis, Ludwell Davis, John Dotson, Samuel Foster, Able Gallan, Alexander Giboney, Louis Guiliah, Charles Hamilton, Louis Heneaux, Abijah Highsmith, John Houk, Ben Hail, John Holcomb, James Hamilton, Frederick Hector, Thomas Hail, John Hodfe, Stephen Jarboe, Jehoida Jeffery, Andrew Johnson, Baptiste Janneaux, Jr. and Sr, William King, Charles Lloyd, Francis Lemmey, Joseph Lemmey, John Langston, Baptiste LaCroy, Baptiste Labeaux, Stephen McKinzie, James Massey, Nathan McCarty, James Masterson, Mark Murphy, Wm. Martin, Ben Ogle, Samuel Parker, James Putney, Sam Philip, John Patterson, Antonie Pelkey, John Roach, Tessant Reeves, Robert Robertson, Joshua Simson, John Sorrells, John Sheperd, Alex St. Scott, Joseph Sivwaris, Edward Stephenson, Solomon Thorn, Hubbard Tayon, John Upham, John Vance, Louis Vanure, Pascal Valle, George Wilt, John Watkin, Isaac Williams, John Wiggs, David Wilt, William. Watkin, Jenkin Williams, William Wells, Levi Wolverton, Michael Wigo, Frederick Webber, Isaac Gregory, George Vanleer.
The company was completed and mustered into service July 2 and was engaged in guarding the frontiers when the Battle of Sink Hole occurred. The battle was fought in what is now Lincoln County, Missouri not far from Cap au Gris.
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.
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Susan Gowing was married to James S. Cox April 17, 1853, according to Cass County Marriage Book B, page 167.
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.
Daniel Gohen was the head of Household No. 1119-1119 enumerated in the 1850 census of Clay County:
"Gohen, Daniel 24, birth place unknown, laborer
Nancy 20, birth place unknown
John 2, born in Missouri"
William R. McGowem, farmer, was married to Catherine D. Stewart McGowen, 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.
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.
George W. Going was married to Lorena Evaline Golightly on September 29, 1874 according to Dunklin County marriage records.
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Lafayette Goins was born in Alabama in February 1852, according to his enumerated in the 1900 census. He was married first about 1875, wife’s name unknown. He was remarried 1890, wife’s name, Clem A.
They were enumerated in the 1900 census of Dunklen County:
“Goins, Lafayette 48, born in February 1852 in AL
Clem A. ??, born in MO
John F. 22, born in May 1878 in IL
Lilly M. 7, born in Oct. 1894 in AR
Emiline 5, born in Dec. 1896 in MO
Elizabeth 3, born in Dec. 1896 in MO”
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.
Children born to John F. Goins and Dollie Bryant Goins include:
Robert A. Goins born about 1903
Robert A. Goins, son of John F. Goins, was born about 1903 in Dunklin County. He was married about 1926 to Martha Shoptaw.
Children born to Robert A. Goins and Martha Shoptaw in-clude:
John F. Goins born about 1930
John F. Goins, son of Robert A. Goins and Martha Shoptaw Goins, was born about 1930.
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Endora [Eudora?] Gowen was married April 22, 1893 to W. M. McCracken, according to Dunklin County marriage records.
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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.
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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 married William S. Sullinger on December 10, 1882, according to Dunklin County marriage records.
GASCONADE COUNTY, MISSOURI
Henry Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Gastonade County.
Leroy Goen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Gentry County, Enumeration District 276, page 8, Howard township:
"Goen, Leroy 33, born in TN
Catherine 29, born in TN
John 9, born in TN
Levi 8, born in TN
Goen,Elizabeth 71, born in TN, mother"
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.
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Mrs. Amanda P. Goins was married October 4, 1854 to Jesse Mason, Jr, according to Greene County marriage records.
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Rebecca Goun was married to Calvin Weatherman December 14, 1854, according to Greene County Marriage Book B, page 18.
John M. Coleman, a merchant, was married to Katie McGowen Coleman in Trenton, Grundy County. A male child was born to them December 11, 1884 in Trenton according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C2591, number 429. At the time of the birth, John was 25 and Katie was 25. The medical attendant at the birth was W.R. Berry of Trenton.
William Goen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Harrison County, Enumeration District 289, page 13, Colfax town-ship:
"Goen, William 32, born in Ohio
Martha 25, born in Indiana
Charles 4, born in 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:
"Gouin, Isaac T. 51, born in Illinois
Catherine 47, born in Ohio
Charles 27, born in Illinois
Sherman 6, born in Missouri
Thomas 8, born in Missouri
Liddy 6, born in Missouri
Walls, Ellen 23, born in Missouri, daughter
James 24, born in Missouri, son-in-law
Isaac H. 3/12, born in Missouri, grandson"
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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.
The will of John Goin was probated May 26, 1824. In his will he named his wife, Agnes Goin and his sons, Thomas Goin and Pollard Goin. Witnesses to the will were Stephen Goin and June Goin. John Harvey and John Walker were named executors.
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 include:
William Henderson Gowen born October 5, 1854
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. Children born to William Henderson Gowen and Sarah Ann Anderson Gowen are unknown.
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. Sheppard July 30, 1923, according to Curry County Deed Book, 28, page 291.
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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].
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Ellen Gowan resided at 1509 Jackson in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Ida Gowan was listed as a domestic residing at 619 East 13th Street in Kansas City, Missouri in the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Ira Gowan was listed as a driver for American Express Co. residing at 1009 East 17th Street in Kansas City, Missouri in the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Ella Gowen resided at Blue Avenue, Southeast Corner in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Mrs. J. A. Gowen resided at 1300 McGee in Kansas City Missouri according to Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Wayne Gowen was a foreman and resided at 511 East 6th Street in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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C. 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.
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John R. Gowing was listed as a clerk employed by G. A. Smith residing at Tracy between 18th and 19th 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 5th Street in Kansas City Missouri. Both entries are from the 1889-91 Kansas City, Missouri city directories.
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M.A. Going was married to Mariah C. West On February 15, 1875, according to Jackson County marriage records.
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Carline Gowen was married November 5, 1871 to Lilbum Arthur, according to Jasper County Marriage Book C-D, page 68.
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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.
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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.
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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.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Adelle Gowan, born in 1886, died in 1953, according to her tombstone in Richardson Cemetery in Jefferson County
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Ben Gowan was one of the signatories to the statement written February 11, 1878 and published in the “Jefferson Democrat:”
“De Soto, Mo., Feb'y 11, 1878 - Mr. Warren A. White - Dear Sir: -- 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.”
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Catherine Gowan, born 1848 and died 1921, was buried in the City Cemetery at DeSoto, Missouri.
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Frank M. Gowan, born 1886, died 1926 and Hannah L. Gow-an, born in 1889, died 1970 were buried in the City Cemetery at DeSoto.
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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, their third son, was born to them there 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.
Children born to them include:
Bob Gowan born about 1923
Don Gowan born about 1924
William Fred Gowan born January 10, 1926
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, 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
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Ervin F. Gowan, born August 29, 1855, according to his tombstone in Gowan Cemetery at DeSoto, Missouri.
“Irvin F. Gowan” was married to “Miss Mary J. Gowan” on December 9, 1877 by Rev. J. L. McFarland, according to the December 21, 1877 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”
Mary J. Gowan was born July 29, 1860, according to her tombstone adjoining her husband’s.
“Augusta Ray Gowen” was born May 14 1886 in Jefferson County, the seventh child of Irving Gowen and Eugenia Gowen. Irving Gowen, a farmer was 30, at the time of the birth, and Eugenia Gowen was 26. The medical attendant at the birth was a Mrs. Kraemer, a midwife, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” Roll Number C3422, page 85, No. 1042.
“Mrs. Irving Gowen” was the mother of a daughter born May 14, 1886, according to the June 9, 1886 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat” published in Hillsboro, Missouri.
Ervin F. Gowan died April 4, 1914, and Mary Jane Gowan Gowan died June 3, 1937.
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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. A Mrs. Kraemer was the medical attendant at the birth, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C3422, page 62, number 1188. The identity of the father is not recorded.
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Ettie R. Gowen was born April 4, 1889 in Jefferson County, the eighth child of Erwigne Gowen and Eugenie Gowen. 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.
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Burials in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Jefferson County.
Hazel A. Gowen McKenzie buried February 14, 1936.
Lee Matthew Gowen, born April 4, 1, 1895, died March 22,
1962 [Dad]
Effie E. Mae Gowen, born August 6, 1906, died May 27,
1982, [Mom]
Ruby Gowen Watson, born August 7, 1940
PFC Raymond Edward Gowen, U. S. Army, born February 8,
1925, died March 28, 1998
Ruby M. Gowen, born July 30, 1930, married February 25,
1946, [no death date]
Ryan Matthew Gowen, “ 9 / 6 / 1987”
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.
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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.”
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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.”
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R. Gowan and Gowan Black were listed in the Friday, June 9, 1876 edition of “The Jefferson Democrat” as being tax de-faulters.
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John Gowan was paid $29.50 for juror service in Jefferson County, according to the February 20, 1880 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”
The residence of John Gowan, father of Cora A. Gowan, was the site of her wedding January 27, 1887, according to the February 2, 1887 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat:”
“On the 27th, at the residence of John Gowan, father of the bride, Miss Cora A. Gowan and Mr. James L. Irvin of Plattin, were united in marriage by Rev. J.T. Mc-Mullin. A houseful of friends were in attendance, and after the cer-emony a good dinner was served. The presents were num-erous, ornamental and useful.”
John Gowan “had his pension increased,” according to the December 14, 1887 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”
The obituary of Cora A./L. Gowen Irvin was published in the “Jefferson Democrat” of Wednesday, February 22, 1888:
“Obituary:- Departed this life, in St. Louis, February 14, 1888, Cora L. Irvin, aged 22 years leaving a little babe only 9 days old, a fond husband, brothers, sisters and friends, to mourn her early death. She was the daughter of Mr. John Gowan of DeSoto, and was bur-ied from his residence on the 16th inst., the interrment taking place at John Gowan's family burying ground, east of DeSoto. She was married about two years ago to Mr. James Irvin, of Plattin township, and a few months ago went with her husband to St. Louis to live. Four years ago she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and lived a devoted Christian life until called to her eternal rest.”
John Gowan deeded to E. F. Gowan 17 acres in Section 6, Township 39, Range 5 “for one dollar,” according to a list of conveyances published in the “Jefferson Democrat” of September 26, 1888.
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Mrs. John 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.”
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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.
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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.
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Norman H. Gowan was born January 16, 1927, according to his tombstone in DeSoto City Cemetery. He served in the U.S. Army as a Tech 5 during World War II. He died September 3, 1927. An adjoining tombstone was provided for Alma L. Gowan, born September 3, 1927. The death date was left blank.
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Buried in DeSoto City Cemetery are:
Leonard O. Gowan 1866 - 1941
Mary M. Gowan 1868 - 1949.
Ernest O. Gowan 1895 - 1921
Company A, 113th Engineers, A.E.F.
Susan Gowan 1888 - 1928
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Norman H. Gowan, son of Homer I. Gowan and Nettie Rey-nolds Gowan, was born January 16, 1927 in DeSoto. He died at age 73 at DeSoto, March 11, 2000, at his residence. He was a retired glassworker for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries. 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 of Cadet, Missouri; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was buried in DeSoto City Cemetery.
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James Gowen, a farmer, was married to Jane Black Gowen 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,” roll number C3422, 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.
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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.
J.T. McMullin”
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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.
Martha Gowen was married March 15, 1866 to Johnathan Proctor, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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Sarah E. Goen was married March 17, 1875 to John G. Smith, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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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:
"Goin,Benjamin 43, born in TN
Mary 46, born in TN
Melvina 25, born in TN
Mary A. 24, born in TN