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Norman Andrew Gowans 1925–1973

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 Norman Gowans in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 12 Jan 1925 · Wonthaggi
Died 14 Sep 1973 · Frankston
Father Andrew Archibald Gowans
Mother Irene Gladys Easton
Siblings Irene Lillian Gowans

Researchers connected through Norman Gowans 1925–1973

and 1 more tree owner connected with Norman Gowans 1925–1973

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Norman Andrew Gowans was born in 1925 in Wonthaggi, the child of andrew archibald gowans and irene gladys easton. Norman Andrew Gowans passed away in 1973 in Frankston.

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Life Timeline

1925
Birth of Norman Andrew Gowans in Wonthaggi
Birth
1973
Death of Norman Andrew Gowans in Frankston
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Norman Gowans

This ancestor line traces from Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland (1781) to Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1896) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Norman Gowans (1925–1973) was born in Wonthaggi and died in Frankston. 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 Norman 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 4 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.

Norman Gowans's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Norman Andrew Gowans PTP
1925–1973
Wonthaggi
Parents
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Grandparents
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Norman Gowans's Descendants

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Norman Andrew Gowans PTP 1925–1973