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Robert Brown Gowans 1906–1986

Public Tree Person

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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 Robert 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 5 Sep 1906 · Hamilton, , , Scotland
Died 14 Dec 1986 · Burnbank, Victoria, Australia
Father Walter Gowans
Mother Mary Hendrie
Siblings Agnes Dunlop Gowans, Andrew Archibald Gowans, Elizabeth Gowans, James Gowans, John Hendrie Gowans, Margaret Hendrie Gowans, Mary Gowans, Walter Gowans, William Gowans

Researchers connected through Robert Gowans 1906–1986

and 1 more tree owner connected with Robert Gowans 1906–1986

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Robert Brown Gowans was born in 1906 in Hamilton, Scotland, the child of walter gowans and mary hendrie. Robert Brown Gowans passed away in 1986 in Burnbank, Victoria, Australia.

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Life Timeline

1906
Birth of Robert Brown Gowans in Hamilton, Scotland
Birth
1986
Death of Robert Brown Gowans in Burnbank, Victoria, Australia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Gowans

This ancestor line traces from Stewarton, Ayrshire, Scotland (1781) to Hamilton, , , Scotland (1906) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Gowans (1906–1986) was born in Hamilton, , , Scotland and died in Burnbank, 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 Robert 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.

Robert Gowans's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Brown Gowans PTP
1906–1986
Hamilton, , , Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Gowans's Descendants

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Robert Brown Gowans PTP 1906–1986