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Mary Ellen Gower 1854–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug. 1854

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 11 Nov. 1937

Death Location: Maryland

Father: George Gower

Mother: Louisa Rowe

Spouse(s): Josiah Reid

Children(s): Ida Reid, Elizabeth Reid, Lillie Reid, Josiah Reid, Mary Reid

The story of Mary Ellen Gower began in 1854 in Maryland. In 1880, Mary Ellen Gower resided in Downsville, Washington, Maryland, United States. In 1900, Mary Ellen Gower resided in Funkstown Town, Washington, Maryland. Mary Ellen Gower married Josiah Reid, and had children including Elizabeth May Reid, Ida Jane Reid, Josiah Richard Reid, Lillie Ann Reid, Mary E Reid. Mary Ellen Gower passed away in 1937 in Maryland.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Ellen Gower began in 1854 in Maryland.
  • In 1880, Mary Ellen Gower resided in Downsville, Washington, Maryland, United States.
  • In 1900, Mary Ellen Gower resided in Funkstown Town, Washington, Maryland.
  • Mary Ellen Gower married Josiah Reid, and had children including Elizabeth May Reid, Ida Jane Reid, Josiah Richard Reid, Lillie Ann Reid, Mary E Reid.
  • Mary Ellen Gower passed away in 1937 in Maryland.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Gower
1826–1897
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Louisa Rowe
1830–1910
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Josiah Reid
1852–1936
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland
JR

Children(s)

Ida Reid
1877–1940
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland
IR
Elizabeth Reid
1879–1904
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland
ER
Lillie Reid
1882–1905
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland
LR
Josiah Reid
1885–1959
Birth Location: Washington, Maryland
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Mary Reid
1887–1970
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland
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Mary Gower's Ancestors

Self
Mary Gower
1854–1937
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
George Michael Gower
1826–1897
Maryland, USA
Louisa (Jane) Rowe
1830–1910
Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Gower's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Ellen) Gower (22 Aug. 1854–11 Nov. 1937) m. Josiah Reid (27 Nov 1852–15 Dec.1936)
  1. 1. Ida (Jane) Reid 1877–1940 m. Daniel (Zeller) Martin 1872–1936
    1. 1. Clyde (Preston) Martin 1901–1982 m. Edna (May) Stickler 1902–1993
      1. 1. Patricia (Ann) Martin 1935–1937
      2. 2. Doris Martin 1927–2018
      3. 3. James (Arthur) Martin 1933–2022
    2. 2. Paul (Richard) Martin 1903–1959 m. Catherine (G) Garver 1898–
    3. 3. Henry (Josiah) Martin 1904–1972 m. Mabel Messersmith 1909–1983
    4. 4. Mary (Frances) Martin 1906–1981 m. Daniel (Frederick) Keefauver 1893–1957
      1. 1. Kenneth (Vernon) Keefauver 1929–2008
      2. 2. William (M) Keefauver 1923–1986
      3. 3. Frederick (Lee) Keefauver 1928–2021
  2. 2. Elizabeth (May) Reid 1879–1904 m. William (Stratton) Bowman 1875–1968
    1. 1. Ernest (Richard) Bowman 1904–1982 m. Lela (M.) Stocklager 1902–1991
  3. 3. Lillie (Ann) Reid 1882–1905
  4. 4. Josiah (Richard) Reid 1885–1959 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Rowland 1888–1973
    1. 1. Esther (Elizabeth) Reid 1914–2002
    2. 2. Josiah (John Rowland) Reid 1918–2012
    3. 3. Kathryn (Ann Reid) 🐻 1922–2003 m. Joseph (Alaric Bowman) Jr 1918–1997 m. Joseph (Alaric Bowman) Jr 1918–1997
      1. 1. David (Lee) Bowman 1951–2021
      2. 2. Richard (Alaric) Bowman 1947–2005
      3. 3. David (Lee) Bowman 1951–2021
      4. 4. Richard (Alaric) Bowman –2005
    4. 4. Paul (Richard Reid) Sr 1927–2019 m. Lorraine (Ellen) Baer 1930–2013
  5. 5. Mary (E) Reid 1887–1970 m. John (Keller) Miller 1881–1951
    1. 1. Mary (Pauline) Miller 1910–1994
    2. 2. Joseph (A) Miller 1913–
    3. 3. John (H) Miller 1920–

Mary Gower's Timeline

7 Records

1854
22 Aug. 1854
Birth of Mary Ellen Gower in Maryland
Maryland
1880
1880
Age 26
Mary Ellen Gower resided here in Downsville, Washington, Maryland, United States
Downsville, Washington, Maryland, United States
1900
1900
Age 46
Mary Ellen Gower resided here in Funkstown Town, Washington, Maryland
Funkstown Town, Washington, Maryland
1910
1910
Age 56
Mary Ellen Gower resided here in Election District 13, Washington, Maryland, USA
Election District 13, Washington, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Mary Ellen Gower resided here in Conococheague, Washington, Maryland
Conococheague, Washington, Maryland
1930
1930
Age 76
Mary Ellen Gower resided here in Conococheague, Washington, Maryland
Conococheague, Washington, Maryland
1937
11 Nov. 1937
Age 83
Death of Mary Ellen Gower in Maryland
Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug. 1854
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland; Roll: 881; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 604.0.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Downsville, Washington, Maryland; Roll: 517; Family History Film: 1254517; Page: 415C; Enumeration District: 166; Image: 0219.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Funkstown, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T623_628; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 76.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Election District 13, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T624_569; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374582

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Downsville, Washington, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Downsville, Washington, Maryland; Roll: 517; Family History Film: 1254517; Page: 415C; Enumeration District: 166; Image: 0219.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Funkstown Town, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Funkstown, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T623_628; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 76.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Election District 13, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Election District 13, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T624_569; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374582

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland; Roll: 881; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 604.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov. 1937
    Event Place: Maryland
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