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William James McGowan 1885–1961 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: Sept 19 1885
Birth Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Death Date: June 22, 1961
Death Location: Michigan, USA
Father: James McGowan
Mother: M. Holland
Spouse(s): Cynthia Hunt, Leona Bessalo
Children(s): Evelyn McGowan, Eleanor McGOWAN, Francis McGowan, James McGowan
In 1885, William James McGowan entered the world in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, born to James Mcgowan And M Ann Holland. In 1891, William James McGowan resided in Ward 5, Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada. In 1901, William James McGowan resided in Ontario, Canada. William James McGowan married Cynthia L Hunt, Leona Grace Bessalo, and had children including Eleanor B Mcgowan, Evelyn Elaine Mcgowan, Francis Myron Mcgowan, James Mcgowan. William James McGowan passed away in 1961 in Michigan, USA.
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Biography
- In 1885, William James McGowan entered the world in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, born to James Mcgowan And M Ann Holland.
- In 1891, William James McGowan resided in Ward 5, Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada.
- In 1901, William James McGowan resided in Ontario, Canada.
- William James McGowan married Cynthia L Hunt, Leona Grace Bessalo, and had children including Eleanor B Mcgowan, Evelyn Elaine Mcgowan, Francis Myron Mcgowan, James Mcgowan.
- William James McGowan passed away in 1961 in Michigan, USA.
Immediate Family
Parents
James McGowan
1860–1936
Birth Location: Ireland
JM
M. Holland
1861–1920
Birth Location: England
MH
Spouses(s)
Cynthia Hunt
1894–
Birth Location: Michigan
CH
Leona Bessalo
1900–
Birth Location: Michigan
LB
Children(s)
Evelyn McGowan
1925–1927
Birth Location: Hamilton Ont
EM
Eleanor McGOWAN
1920–
Birth Location: Michigan
EM
Francis McGowan
1924–
Birth Location: Canada
FM
James McGowan
1910–
Birth Location: Michigan
JM
William McGowan's Ancestors
Self
William McGowan
1885–1961
Birth Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Parents
James McGowan
1860–1936
Ireland
M. (Ann) Holland
1861–1920
England
Grandparents
William McGown
1818–1886
United States
Mary Stone
1819–1892
Ireland
JOHN Holland
1823–1882
Ireland Cappamore, Limerick, Ireland
Catherine Holland
1820–1894
Cappamore, County Limerick
Great-Grandparents
Houlihan
1790–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William McGowan's Descendants
1.
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William (James) McGowan
(Sept 19 1885–June 22, 1961)
m. Cynthia (L) Hunt (abt 1894–)
m. Leona (Grace) Bessalo (abt 1900–)
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1. Evelyn (Elaine) McGowan 1925–1927
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2. Eleanor (B) McGOWAN 1920– m. Harold (R) Thornton 1919–
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3. Francis (Myron) McGowan 1924– m. Constance Rozenboom 1926–
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4. James McGowan 1910– m. Evelyn Leevan 1919– m. Ethel (M) Tistle 1915–
William McGowan's Timeline
10 Records
1885
Sept 19 1885
Birth of William James McGowan in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 6
William James McGowan resided here in Ward 5, Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Ward 5, Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 16
William James McGowan resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1909
2 Sep 1909
Age 24
William James McGowan was married in Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
1917
1917-1918
Age 32
William James McGowan resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 45
William James McGowan resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
William James McGowan resided here in Farmington, Oakland, Michigan
Farmington, Oakland, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
William James McGowan resided here in Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
William James McGowan resided here in Farmington, Michigan, USA
Farmington, Michigan, USA
1961
June 22, 1961
Age 76
Death of William James McGowan in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1885
Sept 19 1885
Birth of William James McGowan in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 6
William James McGowan resided here in Ward 5, Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Ward 5, Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 16
William James McGowan resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1909
2 Sep 1909
Age 24
William James McGowan was married in Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
1917
1917-1918
Age 32
William James McGowan resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 45
William James McGowan resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
William James McGowan resided here in Farmington, Oakland, Michigan
Farmington, Oakland, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
William James McGowan resided here in Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
William James McGowan resided here in Farmington, Michigan, USA
Farmington, Michigan, USA
1961
June 22, 1961
Age 76
Death of William James McGowan in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: Sept 19 1885
Event Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Record Source:
[1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
[2] Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering through the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1954; NAI Number: 4527226; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Serv
[3] 1891 Census of Canada
[4] Canada, Border Crossings from U.S. to Canada, 1908-1935
[5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1799; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 63-29B
[6] 1930 United States Federal Census
[7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023958; Draft Board: 05
[8] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 144
[9] 1901 Census of Canada
[10] Michigan, Marriage Records
[11] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
[12] Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 2 Sep 1909
Event Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 144
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1891
Event Place: Ward 5, Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1901
Event Place: Ontario, Canada
Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 24 Oct 1909
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Record Source:
[1] Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering through the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1954; NAI Number: 4527226; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Serv
[2] 1930 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 10 Dec 1913
Event Place: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
Record Source: Canada, Border Crossings from U.S. to Canada, 1908-1935
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023958; Draft Board: 05
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 7 Oct 1925
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 25 Feb 1927
Record Source: Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
[2] 1930 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1799; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 63-29B
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
Event Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1799; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 63-29B
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Farmington, Michigan, USA
Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Canada
Record Source: Canada, Border Crossings from U.S. to Canada, 1908-1935
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Death
Event Date: June 22, 1961
Event Place: Michigan, USA
Record Source: Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: Sept 19 1885
Event Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Record Source:
[1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
[2] Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering through the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1954; NAI Number: 4527226; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Serv
[3] 1891 Census of Canada
[4] Canada, Border Crossings from U.S. to Canada, 1908-1935
[5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1799; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 63-29B
[6] 1930 United States Federal Census
[7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023958; Draft Board: 05
[8] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 144
[9] 1901 Census of Canada
[10] Michigan, Marriage Records
[11] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952
[12] Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 2 Sep 1909
Event Place: Wentworth, Ontario, Canada
Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 144
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1891
Event Place: Ward 5, Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1901
Event Place: Ontario, Canada
Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 24 Oct 1909
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Record Source:
[1] Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1957, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Card Manifests (Alphabetical) of Individuals Entering through the Port of Detroit, Michigan, 1906-1954; NAI Number: 4527226; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Serv
[2] 1930 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 10 Dec 1913
Event Place: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada
Record Source: Canada, Border Crossings from U.S. to Canada, 1908-1935
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023958; Draft Board: 05
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 7 Oct 1925
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 25 Feb 1927
Record Source: Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
[2] 1930 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1799; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 63-29B
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
Event Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T627_1799; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 63-29B
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Farmington, Michigan, USA
Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; State Headquarters: Michigan
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Canada
Record Source: Canada, Border Crossings from U.S. to Canada, 1908-1935
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Death
Event Date: June 22, 1961
Event Place: Michigan, USA
Record Source: Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index