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Andrew Archibald Gowans 1896–1977

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew Gowans in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jun 1896 · Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 29 Aug 1977 · Frankston, Victoria, Australia
Father Walter Gowans
Mother Mary Hendrie
Siblings Agnes Dunlop Gowans, Elizabeth Gowans, James Gowans, John Hendrie Gowans, Margaret Hendrie Gowans, Mary Gowans, Robert Brown Gowans, Walter Gowans, William Gowans
Records
1901 Scotland Census Australia, WWI Service Records Victoria, Australia, Rate Books
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Researchers connected through Andrew Gowans 1896–1977

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Andrew Archibald Gowans began in 1896 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Andrew Archibald Gowans passed away in 1977 in Frankston, Victoria, Australia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1901 Scotland Census

  2. 2
    Record Australia, WWI Service Records

  3. 3
    Record Victoria, Australia, Rate Books

Life Timeline

1896
Birth of Andrew Archibald Gowans in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1977
Death of Andrew Archibald Gowans in Frankston, Victoria, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Andrew Gowans

This ancestor line traces from Carnwath, Scotland, United Kingdom (1809) to Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1896) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Andrew Gowans (1896–1977) was born in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Frankston, Victoria, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Andrew in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Walter Gowans
Father
Mary Hendrie
Mother

Andrew Gowans's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Andrew Archibald Gowans PTP
1896–1977
Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Andrew Gowans's Descendants

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Andrew Archibald Gowans PTP 1896–1977