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George Washington McGowan 1832–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 December 1832

Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 27 January 1916

Death Location: Fannettsburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James McGowan

Mother: Mary McKelvey

Spouse(s): Margaret Jones

Children(s): Margaret McGowan, Samuel Gowan, James Gowan, Ellsworth Gowan, Annie Gowan

In 1832, George Washington McGowan entered the world in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to James Mcgowan And Mary Jane Mckelvey. In 1880, George Washington McGowan resided in Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, George Washington McGowan resided in Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. George Washington McGowan married Margaret Jane Jones, and had children including Annie Mc Gowan, Ellsworth Mc Gowan, James Mc Gowan, Margaret Belle Mcgowan, Samuel Mc Gowan. George Washington McGowan passed away in 1916 in Fannettsburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1832, George Washington McGowan entered the world in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to James Mcgowan And Mary Jane Mckelvey.
  • In 1880, George Washington McGowan resided in Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, George Washington McGowan resided in Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George Washington McGowan married Margaret Jane Jones, and had children including Annie Mc Gowan, Ellsworth Mc Gowan, James Mc Gowan, Margaret Belle Mcgowan, Samuel Mc Gowan.
  • George Washington McGowan passed away in 1916 in Fannettsburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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George McGowan's Ancestors

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George McGowan
1832–1916
Birth Place: Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James McGowan
1791–1872
Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Jane) McKelvey
1809–1864
Pennsylvania
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George McGowan's Descendants

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George (Washington) McGowan (23 December 1832–27 January 1916) m. Margaret (Jane) Jones (11 February 1838–7 October 1921)
  1. 1. Margaret (Belle) McGowan 1878–1954 m. William (Franklin) Wood 1875–1945
    1. 1. Daisy (Belle) Wood 1909–1987 m. James (Alfred) Lowans 1908–1972
      1. 1. Mary (Jane) Lowans 1940–2018 m. Wallace (J) Baughman 1939–2011
    2. 2. Paul Woods 1898–
    3. 3. Olive Woods 1905–
    4. 4. James Woods 1906–
    5. 5. Harry Woods 1907–
    6. 6. Denton Woods 1909–
  2. 2. Samuel (Mc) Gowan 1860–
  3. 3. James (Mc) Gowan 1862–
  4. 4. Ellsworth (Mc) Gowan 1864–
  5. 5. Annie (Mc) Gowan 1866–

George McGowan's Timeline

4 Records

1832
23 December 1832
Birth of George Washington McGowan in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
George Washington McGowan resided here in Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 78
George Washington McGowan resided here in Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1916
27 January 1916
Age 84
Death of George Washington McGowan in Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1832
    Event Place: Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1131; Page: 120B; Enumeration District: 093
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1348; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375361
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Book Title: 1851 - 1924

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1131; Page: 120B; Enumeration District: 093

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1348; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375361

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 January 1916
    Event Place: Metal, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Book Title: 1851 - 1924

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fannettsburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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