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Henry Kirkman McGowan 1883–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 August 1883

Birth Location: Graves, Kentucky

Death Date: 3 June 1962

Death Location: Barlow, Ballard County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel McGowan

Mother: DIZA MERRIDETH

Spouse(s): Nellie Mcgowan

Children(s): Paul McGowan, Mary Mcgowan, Eufelia McGowan, Peggy McGowan

In 1883, Henry Kirkman McGowan entered the world in Graves, Kentucky, born to Samuel Mcgowan And Diza Elizabeth Merrideth. In 1900, Henry Kirkman McGowan resided in Magisterial District 7, Graves, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Henry Kirkman McGowan resided in Lovelaceville, Ballard, Kentucky, USA. Henry Kirkman McGowan married Nellie Mcgowan, and had children including Eufelia D Mcgowan, Mary Mcgowan, Paul T Mcgowan, Peggy Mcgowan. Henry Kirkman McGowan passed away in 1962 in Barlow, Ballard County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Henry Kirkman McGowan entered the world in Graves, Kentucky, born to Samuel Mcgowan And Diza Elizabeth Merrideth.
  • In 1900, Henry Kirkman McGowan resided in Magisterial District 7, Graves, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Henry Kirkman McGowan resided in Lovelaceville, Ballard, Kentucky, USA.
  • Henry Kirkman McGowan married Nellie Mcgowan, and had children including Eufelia D Mcgowan, Mary Mcgowan, Paul T Mcgowan, Peggy Mcgowan.
  • Henry Kirkman McGowan passed away in 1962 in Barlow, Ballard County, Kentucky, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry McGowan's Ancestors

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Henry McGowan
1883–1962
Birth Place: Graves, Kentucky
Parents
Samuel McGowan
1855–1905
Tennessee
DIZA (ELIZABETH) MERRIDETH
1853–1898
Tennessee
Grandparents
Samuel (Goode) McGowan
1815–1853
St.Tamony, Mecklenburg County,Virginia
Rebecca (J.) Batte
1822–1873
BEDFORD CO TN
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry McGowan's Descendants

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Henry (Kirkman) McGowan (5 August 1883–3 June 1962) m. Nellie Mcgowan (abt 1891–6 September 1982)
  1. 1. Paul (T) McGowan 1917–1972 m. Flossie Stricker 1922– m. Flossie (A) Stricker 1921–1984
    1. 1. Paul (Dean) McGowan 1939–2004 m. Linda (June) Yingling 1944–2008
      1. 1. Kevin (Michael) McGowan –2016
  2. 2. Mary Mcgowan 1908–2002
  3. 3. Eufelia (D) McGowan 1919–1990
  4. 4. Peggy McGowan 1923–1985

Henry McGowan's Timeline

5 Records

1883
5 August 1883
Birth of Henry Kirkman McGowan in Graves, Kentucky
Graves, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 17
Henry Kirkman McGowan resided here in Magisterial District 7, Graves, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 7, Graves, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Henry Kirkman McGowan resided here in Lovelaceville, Ballard, Kentucky, USA
Lovelaceville, Ballard, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Henry Kirkman McGowan resided here in Barlow, Kentucky
Barlow, Kentucky
1962
3 June 1962
Age 79
Death of Henry Kirkman McGowan in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA
Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 August 1883
    Event Place: Graves, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lovelaceville, Ballard, Kentucky; Roll: T625_557; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 1088
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 7, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 523; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240523
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 7, Graves, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 7, Graves, Kentucky; Roll: 523; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240523

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lovelaceville, Ballard, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lovelaceville, Ballard, Kentucky; Roll: T625_557; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 1088

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Barlow, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 June 1962
    Event Place: Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Barlow, Ballard County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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