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Ernest John McGowan 1881–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1881

Birth Location: Rochester, Kent, England

Death Date: 29 June 1956

Death Location: Rochester, Medway Unitary Authority, Kent, England

Father: Thomas McGowan

Mother: Maria McGowan

Spouse(s): Sarah Smith

Children(s): Elizabeth McGowan, Ernest McGowan, Lottie McGowan

In 1881, Ernest John McGowan entered the world in Rochester, Kent, England, born to Thomas Mcgowan And Maria Eliza Mcgowan. In 1901, Ernest John McGowan resided in Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England. In 1911, Ernest John McGowan resided in Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England. Ernest John McGowan married Sarah Ann Smith, and had children including Elizabeth Margaret Mcgowan, Ernest Thomas Mcgowan, Lottie Mcgowan. Ernest John McGowan passed away in 1956 in Rochester, Medway Unitary Authority, Kent, England.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Ernest John McGowan entered the world in Rochester, Kent, England, born to Thomas Mcgowan And Maria Eliza Mcgowan.
  • In 1901, Ernest John McGowan resided in Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England.
  • In 1911, Ernest John McGowan resided in Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England.
  • Ernest John McGowan married Sarah Ann Smith, and had children including Elizabeth Margaret Mcgowan, Ernest Thomas Mcgowan, Lottie Mcgowan.
  • Ernest John McGowan passed away in 1956 in Rochester, Medway Unitary Authority, Kent, England.

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Ernest McGowan's Ancestors

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Ernest McGowan
1881–1956
Birth Place: Rochester, Kent, England
Parents
Thomas McGowan
1842–
Rocheste, Kent, England
Maria (Eliza) McGowan
1849–
Rocheste, Kent, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ernest McGowan's Descendants

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Ernest (John) McGowan (26 May 1881–29 June 1956) m. Sarah (Ann) Smith (28 Jul 1886–26 June 1945)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Margaret) McGowan 1909–1989 m. Harry (John) Austin 1903–1985
    1. 1. Jean Austin 1928–2010
  2. 2. Ernest (Thomas) McGowan 1907–
  3. 3. Lottie McGowan 1910–

Ernest McGowan's Timeline

5 Records

1881
26 May 1881
Birth of Ernest John McGowan in Rochester, Kent, England
Rochester, Kent, England
1901
1901
Age 20
Ernest John McGowan resided here in Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England
Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England
1911
1911
Age 30
Ernest John McGowan resided here in Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England
Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England
1939
1939
Age 58
Ernest John McGowan resided here in Kent, England
Kent, England
1956
29 June 1956
Age 75
Death of Ernest John McGowan
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1881
    Event Place: Rochester, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 725; Folio: 31; Page: 23
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1011772J

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 725; Folio: 31; Page: 23

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Rochester St Margaret, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Kent, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1011772J

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 June 1956
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Medway Unitary Authority, Kent, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

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