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Thomas McGowan 1905–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Dec 1905

Birth Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Death Date: 21 Oct 1991

Death Location: Strathmore, Alberta, Canada

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Edith Green

Children(s): Benita McGowan, Sheila McGowan

Thomas McGowan was born in 1905 in Glasgow, Scotland, the child of Dan Mcgowan And Kate. In 1931, Thomas McGowan resided in Sv, Standard, Alberta, Canada. Thomas McGowan married Edith May Green, and had children including Benita May Mcgowan, Sheila Kay Mcgowan. Thomas McGowan passed away in 1991 in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • Thomas McGowan was born in 1905 in Glasgow, Scotland, the child of Dan Mcgowan And Kate.
  • In 1931, Thomas McGowan resided in Sv, Standard, Alberta, Canada.
  • Thomas McGowan married Edith May Green, and had children including Benita May Mcgowan, Sheila Kay Mcgowan.
  • Thomas McGowan passed away in 1991 in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Edith Green
1905–1992
Birth Location: Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America
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Children(s)

Benita McGowan
1928–2019
Birth Location: Gleichen, Alberta, Canada
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Sheila McGowan
1934–2018
Birth Location: Gleichen, Alberta, Canada
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Thomas McGowan's Ancestors

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Thomas McGowan
1905–1991
Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland
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Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas McGowan's Descendants

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Thomas McGowan (1 Dec 1905–21 Oct 1991) m. Edith (May) Green (07 Apr 1905–12 Sep 1992)
  1. 1. Benita (May) McGowan 1928–2019 m. Ole (Herman) Bergquist 1923–2006
  2. 2. Sheila (Kay) McGowan 1934–2018 m. Walter Jorgenson 1936–1980

Thomas McGowan's Timeline

5 Records

1905
1 Dec 1905
Birth of Thomas McGowan in Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
1931
1931
Age 26
Thomas McGowan resided here in Sv, Standard, Alberta, Canada
Sv, Standard, Alberta, Canada
1947
Abt 1947
Age 42
Thomas McGowan resided here in Standard
Standard
1991
16 Oct 1991
Age 86
Death of Thomas McGowan in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
1991
21 Oct 1991
Age 86
Burial of Thomas McGowan
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1905
    Event Place: Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Calgary Herald; Publication Date: 18 Oct 1991; Publication Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; ,0.23336773,0.5115082,0.3581686&xid=3355
    [3] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27350; Census Place: Bow River, Alberta, Canada; Page Number: 2
    [4] Family History Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27350; Census Place: Bow River, Alberta, Canada; Page Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Sv, Standard, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27350; Census Place: Bow River, Alberta, Canada; Page Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1947
    Event Place: Standard
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1991
    Event Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Calgary Herald - 18 Oct 1991 - Page 69, Obituary for Thomas McGOWAN, 1905-1991 (Aged 85) 18 Oct 1991

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Calgary Herald; Publication Date: 18 Oct 1991; Publication Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; ,0.23336773,0.5115082,0.3581686&xid=3355
    [2] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Calgary Herald; Publication Date: 19 Oct 1991; Publication Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; ,0.8320921,0.5021081,0.9639681&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1991
    Event Place: Strathmore, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Calgary Herald; Publication Date: 18 Oct 1991; Publication Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; ,0.23336773,0.5115082,0.3581686&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1991
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Calgary Herald; Publication Date: 18 Oct 1991; Publication Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; ,0.23336773,0.5115082,0.3581686&xid=3355
    [2] Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Calgary Herald; Publication Date: 19 Oct 1991; Publication Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; ,0.8320921,0.5021081,0.9639681&xid=3355
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