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William Marvin Gower 1879–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 August 1879

Birth Location: San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 2 August 1963

Death Location: Belton, Bell County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Gower

Mother: Sally Pullen

Spouse(s): Jennie Gower

Children(s): Alma Gower, Zelma Gower, Vera Gower

In 1879, William Marvin Gower entered the world in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, United States of America, born to John Luther Gower And Sally Lucretia Pullen. In 1880, William Marvin Gower resided in Precinct 4, Travis, Texas, USA. In 1900, William Marvin Gower resided in Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas, USA. William Marvin Gower married Jennie Gower, and had children including Alma Gower, Vera Gower, Zelma Gower. William Marvin Gower passed away in 1963 in Belton, Bell County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, William Marvin Gower entered the world in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, United States of America, born to John Luther Gower And Sally Lucretia Pullen.
  • In 1880, William Marvin Gower resided in Precinct 4, Travis, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, William Marvin Gower resided in Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas, USA.
  • William Marvin Gower married Jennie Gower, and had children including Alma Gower, Vera Gower, Zelma Gower.
  • William Marvin Gower passed away in 1963 in Belton, Bell County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Gower's Ancestors

Self
William Gower
1879–1963
Birth Place: San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
John Luther Gower
1851–1939
Tennessee, USA
Sally (Lucretia) Pullen
1851–1919
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Nicholas Gower
1807–1885
Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
Frances (Dorothy) Linam
1812–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Matthew Sr.
1762–1852
Susannah Bates
1767–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lord Sr.
1720–1780
Mary Gower
1692–1780

William Gower's Descendants

1.
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William (Marvin) Gower (19 August 1879–2 August 1963) m. Jennie Gower (1887–)
  1. 1. Alma Gower 1903–
  2. 2. Zelma Gower 1906–
  3. 3. Vera Gower 1909–

William Gower's Timeline

9 Records

1879
19 August 1879
Birth of William Marvin Gower in San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, United States of America
San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 1
William Marvin Gower resided here in Precinct 4, Travis, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Travis, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
William Marvin Gower resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
William Marvin Gower resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
William Marvin Gower resided here in Williamson County, Texas, USA
Williamson County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
William Marvin Gower resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Bell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Bell, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
William Marvin Gower resided here in Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Bell, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Bell, Texas, USA
1963
Abt 1963
Age 84
William Marvin Gower resided here in Temple, Bell, Texas, USA
Temple, Bell, Texas, USA
1963
2 August 1963
Age 84
Death of William Marvin Gower in Temple, Bell County, Texas, United States of America
Temple, Bell County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 August 1879
    Event Place: San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Bell, Texas; Roll: T625_1776; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Bell, Texas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342024
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Williamson County
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Travis, Texas; Roll: 1329; Page: 82d; Enumeration District: 124
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas; Roll: 1610; Page: 42; Enumeration District: 0036
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas; Roll: T624_1530; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375543
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 4, Travis, Texas; Roll: 1329; Page: 82d; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas; Roll: 1610; Page: 42; Enumeration District: 0036

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Bell, Texas; Roll: T624_1530; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375543

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Williamson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Williamson County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Bell, Texas; Roll: T625_1776; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Precinct 1, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Bell, Texas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342024

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1963
    Event Place: Temple, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 August 1963
    Event Place: Temple, Bell County, Texas, 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] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Belton, Bell County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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