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Walter Howard McGowan 1903–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1-14-1903

Birth Location: brooklyn ny

Death Date: 12 Dec 1939

Death Location: Holy Cross Cemetery

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Spouse(s): Clara Ashmore

Children(s): Mary Ann

The story of Walter Howard McGowan began in 1903 in brooklyn ny. Walter Howard McGowan married Clara Belle Ashmore, and had children including Mary Ann. Walter Howard McGowan passed away in 1939 in Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Howard McGowan began in 1903 in brooklyn ny.
  • Walter Howard McGowan married Clara Belle Ashmore, and had children including Mary Ann.
  • Walter Howard McGowan passed away in 1939 in Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Walter McGowan's Ancestors

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Walter McGowan
1903–1939
Birth Place: brooklyn ny
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Walter McGowan's Descendants

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Walter (Howard) McGowan (1-14-1903–12 Dec 1939) m. Clara (Belle) Ashmore (18 Jul 1906–8 Dec 1984)
  1. 1. Mary Ann 1940–2019 m. William (Francis) Lawler 1940–2020

Walter McGowan's Timeline

3 Records

1903
1-14-1903
Birth of Walter Howard McGowan in brooklyn ny
brooklyn ny
1939
9 Dec 1939
Age 36
Death of Walter Howard McGowan in Kings, New York, USA
Kings, New York, USA
1939
12 Dec 1939
Age 36
Burial of Walter Howard McGowan in Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1-14-1903
    Event Place: brooklyn ny

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1939

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1939
    Event Place: Kings, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1939
    Event Place: Holy Cross Cemetery
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1939

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