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William Alysius McGowan 1886–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Sep 1886

Birth Location: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA

Death Date: 30 Oct 1949

Death Location: San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA

Father: Michael Gown

Mother: Anna McDowell

Spouse(s): Jessie McGowan

Children(s):

In 1886, William Alysius McGowan entered the world in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA, born to Michael Mc Gown And Anna Mcdowell. In 1900, William Alysius McGowan resided in Justice Precinct 2, Bastrop, Texas, USA. In 1920, William Alysius McGowan resided in Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas, USA. William Alysius McGowan married Jessie Mcgowan. William Alysius McGowan passed away in 1949 in San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, William Alysius McGowan entered the world in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA, born to Michael Mc Gown And Anna Mcdowell.
  • In 1900, William Alysius McGowan resided in Justice Precinct 2, Bastrop, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, William Alysius McGowan resided in Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas, USA.
  • William Alysius McGowan married Jessie Mcgowan.
  • William Alysius McGowan passed away in 1949 in San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Michael Gown
1843–1906
Birth Location: Ireland
MG
Anna McDowell
1847–1918
Birth Location: Ireland
AM

Spouses(s)

Jessie McGowan
1893–
Birth Location: Texas
JM

Children(s)

William McGowan's Ancestors

Self
William McGowan
1886–1949
Birth Place: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
Parents
Michael Mc Gown
1843–1906
Ireland
Anna McDowell
1847–1918
Ireland
Grandparents
H. (Mc) Gowan
1800–1881
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Mary McGowan
1801–1896
Ireland
Alexander McDowell
1825–
Ireland
McDowell
1820–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William McGowan's Timeline

12 Records

1886
19 Sep 1886
Birth of William Alysius McGowan in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
William Alysius McGowan resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
William Alysius McGowan resided here in Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas, USA
Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas, USA
1927
1927
Age 41
William Alysius McGowan resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1931
1931
Age 45
William Alysius McGowan resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1932
1932
Age 46
William Alysius McGowan resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1933
1933
Age 47
William Alysius McGowan resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
William Alysius McGowan resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1937
1937
Age 51
William Alysius McGowan resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1940
1940
Age 54
William Alysius McGowan resided here in San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
William Alysius McGowan resided here in California, USA
California, USA
1949
30 Oct 1949
Age 63
Death of William Alysius McGowan in San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA
San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1886
    Event Place: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1949-10-30
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T625_1857; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 171
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Williamson; Roll: 1983872; Draft Board: 1
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: 1609; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1241609
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: 1609; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1241609

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor Ward 3, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T625_1857; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 171

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: San Pedro; Wilmington, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Williamson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Williamson; Roll: 1983872; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1949
    Event Place: San Jose, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1949-10-30
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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