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Nicholas Gower 1807–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 October 1807

Birth Location: Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 10 May 1885

Death Location: Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Matthew Sr.

Mother: Susannah Bates

Spouse(s): Hannah Kelly, Frances Linam, Matilda Woodward

Children(s): Charles Gower, Wiley Gower, Matilda Gower, John Gower, Catharine Gower, Elihue Gower, Bennett Gower

In 1807, Nicholas Gower entered the world in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Matthew Gower Sr And Susannah Fleming Bates. In 1850, Nicholas Gower resided in District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Nicholas Gower resided in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA. Nicholas Gower married Frances Dorothy Linam, Hannah Kelly, Matilda Woodward, and had children including Bennett Alexander Gower, Catharine Gower, Charles Bartee Gower, Elihue Moses Gower, John Luther Gower, Matilda Frances Gower, Wiley Newton Gower. Nicholas Gower passed away in 1885 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1807, Nicholas Gower entered the world in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Matthew Gower Sr And Susannah Fleming Bates.
  • In 1850, Nicholas Gower resided in District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Nicholas Gower resided in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA.
  • Nicholas Gower married Frances Dorothy Linam, Hannah Kelly, Matilda Woodward, and had children including Bennett Alexander Gower, Catharine Gower, Charles Bartee Gower, Elihue Moses Gower, John Luther Gower, Matilda Frances Gower, Wiley Newton Gower.
  • Nicholas Gower passed away in 1885 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew Sr.
1762–1852
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
MS
Susannah Bates
1767–1847
Birth Location: Charles City County, Virginia, United States of America
SB

Spouses(s)

Hannah Kelly
1826–1880
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Frances Linam
1812–
Birth Location: South Carolina
FL
Matilda Woodward
1811–1844
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
MW

Children(s)

Charles Gower
1853–1899
Birth Location: Tennessee
CG
Wiley Gower
1832–1872
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
WG
Matilda Gower
1847–1903
Birth Location: Tennessee
MG
John Gower
1851–1939
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JG
Catharine Gower
1836–
Birth Location: Tennessee
CG
Elihue Gower
1838–1910
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
EG
Bennett Gower
1839–1916
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
BG

Nicholas Gower's Ancestors

Self
Nicholas Gower
1807–1885
Birth Place: Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Matthew Gower Sr.
1762–1852
North Carolina, United States of America
Susannah (Fleming) Bates
1767–1847
Charles City County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Lord (Abel Gower) Sr.
1720–1780
England
Mary Gower
1692–1780
Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Mary Gower
1692–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nicholas Gower's Descendants

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Nicholas Gower (29 October 1807–10 May 1885) m. Hannah Kelly (1826–1880) m. Frances (Dorothy) Linam (abt 1812–) m. Matilda Woodward (23 September 1811–3 November 1844)
  1. 1. Charles (Bartee) Gower 1853–1899 m. Susan (A.) Whitworth 1854–1930
    1. 1. Dorothy (Hannah) Gower 1886–1964
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Francis) Gower 1889–1926
    3. 3. Mary (Lillie Evelyn) Gower 1892–1939 m. Dr. (Thomas Marion) Tissier 1896–1965
    4. 4. Nicholas (Alexander) Gower 1895–1973
  2. 2. Wiley (Newton) Gower 1832–1872 m. Eliza (Jane) Gower 1842–1872
    1. 1. Mary (Alice) Sowell 1870–1953
    2. 2. Martin (Luther) Gower 1866–1953
  3. 3. Matilda (Frances) Gower 1847–1903 m. John (William) McClendon 1843–1907
    1. 1. Albert (L.) McClendon 1876–1939
    2. 2. Minnie (Elizabeth) Swinney 1880–1975
    3. 3. Francis (D.) Haynes 1883–1971
    4. 4. Rosa (B.) Robinson 1886–1954
    5. 5. Nicholas (L.) McLendon 1867–
    6. 6. Columbus (Asbury) McClendon 1869–1949
    7. 7. Laura (Annie) Fulkes 1873–1952
  4. 4. John (Luther) Gower 1851–1939 m. Mary (Isabel) Hunnicutt 1855–1949 m. Sally (Lucretia) Pullen 1851–1919
    1. 1. William (Marvin) Gower 1879–1963 m. Jennie Gower 1887–
      1. 1. Alma Gower 1903–
      2. 2. Zelma Gower 1906–
      3. 3. Vera Gower 1909–
    2. 2. Martha (Francis) Swinney 1873–1927
    3. 3. Myrtle Gower 1889–1894
    4. 4. Mollie (Jane) Gower 1892–1969 m. Cohn (Cohan) Hoover 1887–1962
      1. 1. Sarah (Ella) Shafer 1912–1996
      2. 2. Lee (Purl) Smith 1914–2002
      3. 3. Stella (Mae) Barrington 1917–2014
      4. 4. Dorothy (Dawn) Murray 1919–1996
    5. 5. Lizzie (Alzie) Gower 1886–1973 m. Mancel (Lafayette) McBryde 1886–1952
      1. 1. Elizabeth Bigham 1921–2013
      2. 2. Wilma Clinkscales 1906–1998
      3. 3. John (Robert) Mcbryde 1911–1946
      4. 4. Thomas (Frank) McBryde 1917–1957
      5. 5. Ruby McBryde 1905–
      6. 6. Infant (Sons (Twins)) McBryde 1909–1909
    6. 6. Minnie (Lee) Gower 1881–1940 m. Hillary Peterson 1881– m. Samuel (Newton) Norfleet 1873–1901
      1. 1. Mable Lloyd 1903–1991
      2. 2. Letha (S.) Peterson 1907–
      3. 3. Newton (Lee) Norfleet 1899–
    7. 7. Joseph (Franklin) Gower 1883–1969 m. Allie (Maude) Gower 1882–1971
      1. 1. Emmett (J) Gower 1903–1973
      2. 2. Bessie (Irene) Dockrey 1907–2002
      3. 3. R. (B.) Gower 1921–1947
    8. 8. James (N.) Gower 1890–1891
    9. 9. Charles (Benjamin) Gower 1878–1934
    10. 10. Edward (M.) Gower 1876–1934
  5. 5. Catharine Gower 1836–
  6. 6. Elihue (Moses) Gower 1838–1910
    1. 1. Leonard (Clark) Gower 1869–1950
    2. 2. Ernest (Worth) Gower 1878–1935
    3. 3. Myrtle (B.) Gower 1881–1902
    4. 4. Della Gower 1871–1951 m. Pleas (F.) Carey 1849–
  7. 7. Bennett (Alexander) Gower 1839–1916 m. Ann (Eliza) Kelso 1846–1922
    1. 1. Emma McClure 1866–1946
    2. 2. Easter (Anne) McElroy 1877–1938
    3. 3. Alice Thorp 1869–1904
    4. 4. Hugh (Luther) Gower 1872–1938
    5. 5. Lula (Elizabeth) Bailey 1874–1901
    6. 6. Walter Gower 1862–1935

Nicholas Gower's Timeline

5 Records

1807
29 October 1807
Birth of Nicholas Gower in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 43
Nicholas Gower resided here in District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 53
Nicholas Gower resided here in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 73
Nicholas Gower resided here in District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1885
10 May 1885
Age 78
Death of Nicholas Gower in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 October 1807
    Event Place: Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Page: 259b; Enumeration District: 108
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1260; Page: 439; Family History Libra
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: 886; Page: 359a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: 886; Page: 359a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1260; Page: 439; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Page: 259b; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1885
    Event Place: Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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