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Richard Gerard McGowan 1917–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Aug 1917

Birth Location: Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States,

Death Date: 17 Feb 1976

Death Location: Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Henry McGowan

Mother: Lucy O'Hara

Spouse(s): Marie McGowan

Children(s):

In 1917, Richard Gerard McGowan entered the world in Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States,, born to Henry Joseph Henner Mcgowan And Lucy Cecile O Hara. In 1930, Richard Gerard McGowan resided in Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA. Richard Gerard McGowan married Marie G Mcgowan, and had children including Eileen Marie Mcgowan, Maria G Mcgowan, Richard Mcgowan. Richard Gerard McGowan passed away in 1976 in Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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  • In 1917, Richard Gerard McGowan entered the world in Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States,, born to Henry Joseph Henner Mcgowan And Lucy Cecile O Hara.
  • In 1930, Richard Gerard McGowan resided in Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Richard Gerard McGowan married Marie G Mcgowan, and had children including Eileen Marie Mcgowan, Maria G Mcgowan, Richard Mcgowan.
  • Richard Gerard McGowan passed away in 1976 in Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Richard McGowan's Ancestors

Self
Richard McGowan
1917–1976
Birth Place: Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States,
Parents
Henry Joseph "Henner" McGowan
1880–1971
Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Lucy (Cecile) O'Hara
1888–1968
Archbald, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Daniel McGowan
1840–1885
County Roscommon, Ireland
Bridget Murray
1848–1907
Roscommon, Ireland
Michael O’Hara
1857–1907
Ireland
Catherine O'Hara
1866–1932
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Dominick McGowan
1799–1875
Catherinae Berrane
1812–1888
Murray
1814–1867
Nora Murray
1815–1870
Anthony O'Hara
1816–1892
Susan O'Horo
1829–1907
Pack Quinn
1840–
Bridget Quinn
1843–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Murry
1784–
Anne Murray
1785–
Mary McNicholas
1784–1881
F. Mulholland
1795–

Richard McGowan's Timeline

3 Records

1917
6 Aug 1917
Birth of Richard Gerard McGowan in Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States,
Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States,
1930
1930
Age 13
Richard Gerard McGowan resided here in Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
1976
17 Feb 1976
Age 59
Death of Richard Gerard McGowan in 550 W, Areba Ave., Hershey
550 W, Areba Ave., Hershey

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1917
    Event Place: Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 2341782
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times-Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1976; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.06356856,0.15348347,0.39703172&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Archbald, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 2341782

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 550 W. Areba Ave., Hershey
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times-Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1976; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.06356856,0.15348347,0.39703172&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1976
    Event Place: 550 W, Areba Ave., Hershey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times-Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1976; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.06356856,0.15348347,0.39703172&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hershey, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times-Tribune; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1976; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.06356856,0.15348347,0.39703172&xid=3355

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