South Carolina – Marion County

FamilySearch.org info on Marion County, South Carolina:

https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Marion_County,_South_Carolina_Genealogy

Marion Co SC map

States and Counties nearby to search with Going/Gowen populations:

OTHER SOURCES: For possible other sources for this family’s descendants – see the following pages on this site:

See also: John Gowen https://goyengoinggowengoyneandgone.com/1755-john-gowan-and-his-line/

People related to Marion Co, SC: 

  • John Gowen b. abt 1720-30 decd by 1784 m. Elizabeth – in 1770 land grant (decd in 1784) m. Elizabeth. See: Elizabeth Goen in 1785 land grant. See Also: 1784 Nov 14 Daniel Finn planter of St Marks Parish SC grants estate of John Gowen decd and a copy of his inventory to Elizabeth Gowen recorded in Lancaster Co on Nov 28 1795 Deed Book B pg 289 in Lancaster Co, SC
    • John Gowing b. abt 1750-55 m. Nancy – in 1785 land trans w James Gowen, 1786 plat recd for 100 acres, 1790 US Census, 1800 US Census, 1800 will proved up in Robeson Co NC naming son John Gowen.
      • John Gowen b. abt 1771-74 m. Edith Faulk– in 1802 survey, 1804 land sale, 1803 balance for inventory owed on acct of McDowell, 1804 conveys 250 acres to Solomon Page, 1805 recd bail fr Tiree Taylor in Robeson Co NC, 1809 purch abt 980 acres fr Needam Rowland decd estate in Robeson Co NC, 1810 US Census in Robeson Co NC, 1810 married Nancy Duncan in Robeson Co NC, 1812 sold 100 acres to Silas Drake in Robeson Co NC, 1813 conveys 500 acres to Preserved Ford, 1814 decd per land trans in Robeson Co NC.
        • John Gowin b. abt ? – 1820 US Census in Columbus Co NC, 1830 US Census in Columbus Co NC.
  • Jacob Going b. bef. 1751 living near Marion Dist SC–  in 1772 owes account on estate of Robert Weaver in Charleston, SC, 1773 owes on estate of William Middleton decd, in Charleston SC, 1785 recd 50 acres from Moses Bass in modern Marion Co, SC off Catfish River, will written in 1777 – (Note: abt 10-20 miles fr Drowning Creek area where John Gowen lived)
    • Mourning Going – in 1785 Mourning Going dau of Jacob Going recd cow from Moses Bass in Georgetown Dist SC,
    • Sarah Going – in 1785 Sarah Going dau of Jacob Going recd cow from Moses Bass in Georgetown Dist SC,
    • Elizabeth Going – in 1785 Elizabeth Going dau of Jacob Going recd cow from Moses Bass in Georgetown Dist SC,
    • Anne Going – in 1785 Anne Going dau of Jacob Going recd cow from Moses Bass in Georgetown Dist SC,
    • Cyntha Going – in 1785 Cyntha Going dau of Jacob Going recd cow from Moses Bass in Georgetown Dist SC,
  • Joseph Going Jr – in 1785 Joseph Going Jr recd 1 slave from Moses Bass in Georgetown Dist SC,
  • 1710-20 Moses Bass b. abt 1710-20 m. Elizabeth, living in Marion Co, SC area

FACTS and SOURCES:  

MAPS of MARION COUNTY & MARLBORO COUNTY, SC

1) John Gowan of the Drowning Creek area of Marion County, SC lived along Drowning Creek shown on the far northeastern part of the 1820 map of Marion County, SC.

2) John Gowing, Michael Gowin, and Thomas Gowen all lived adjacent to Hayes Swamp shown in the northwestern part of Marion County, SC.

3) Moses Bass lived on Gum Swamp which was just west of Marion County in Marlboro County, SC in the far NE part of Marlboro County – not far from Hayes Swamp.

Marion Co NC map of NW part showing Drowning Creek and Hayes Swamp

Marion Co NC map of NW part showing Drowning Creek and Hayes Swamp

Marlboro Co SC map showing Gum Swamp where Moses Bass lived

Marlboro Co SC map showing Gum Swamp where Moses Bass lived

1770 May 1 – John Gowing’s petition for 200 acres was presented in South Carolina. 1770 May 1 – Land Plat survey done for John Gowings in Craven County, 200 acres on Little Peedee and Drowning Creek on Ash Pole Swamp, bounded Northwesterly by Mr Shackelford, and bounded Northeastwardly by Thomas Tinkley. Looking at map – this would be in modern Dillon County, SC. Craven Co, SC.
South Carolina Petitions for Warrants of Survey. pgs 71-78.
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

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1770 May 16 a survey for John Gowing is done for 200 acres on the fork of the Little Pee Dee and Drownding Creek on Ash Pole Swamp, bounded by Mr. Shackleford and Thomas Finkley, Craven County, South Carolina. 1770 May 16 a survey for John Gowings is done for 200 acres on the fork of the Little Pee Dee and Drownding Creek on Ash Pole Swamp, bounded by Mr. Shackleford and Thomas Finkley. Names indexed: BREMAR, JOHN; FINKLEY, THOMAS; GILES, HUGH; GOWINGS, JOHN; SHACKELFORD Document type: PLAT Locations: ASHEPOLE SWAMP; CRAVEN COUNTY; DROWNING CREEK; PEE DEE RIVER, South Carolina.
Series: S213184 Volume: 0011 Page: 00452 Item: 01.
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

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1770 Nov 3 – John Gowings, Land Grant For 200 Acres In Craven County.
Series: Colonial Land Grants (Copy Series) (S213019)
Document Type: Land Grant
Archives ID: Series: S213019 Volume: 0021 Page: 00267 Item: 000
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1771 Jan 4 – John Gowing, Memorial For 200 Acres On Little Pee Dee River, Craven County.
People in this record: Thomas Finkley; John Gowing; Shackleford
Places in this record: Ashepole Swamp; Craven County; Drowning Creek; Little Pee Dee River
Archives ID: Series: S111001 Volume: 0010 Page: 00299 Item: 002
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

In 1777 John Goen is listed in the Revolutionary War rolls in South Carolina.

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1778 Jun 3 – Granville Co Will Bk 1, p 193. Deed of Gift-MICHAEL GOWIN of Pr Geo Parish, Craven Co, SC, planter, for love & good will, to JENKINS GOWIN of Granville Co, NC, 80 acres being part of 600 ac lying and being in Bute Co, NC & part in Granville Co, NC at William McBees line on south side of Taylor’s Creek, EDWIN GOWIN & his wife to live on sd land until their dec’d, then to sd JENKINS GOWIN. Wits: John McKipock (McKissock), William McBee. (Johnson, NC Genealogy, Spring-Summer 1970, p 2503. Also, Gwynn, Abstracts of the Wills and Estate Records of Granville Co, NC, 1746-1808, 1973, p 60. Bk 1, p 193-4). Granville Co, NC
http://lumbeeindiansandgoinsfamily.blogspot.com/2007/12/granville-county-nc-early-records.html

1778 “John Gowen” was shown as a member of St. David’s Society, a group organized to sponsor an academy on the upper Pee Dee River in Cheraws District [presently Marlboro County, SC]. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gowenrf/Gowenms007.htm

1778-1779 – Michael Going was named as a petit juror in Prince George Parish, Georgetown District in the 1778-79 jury list, according to “Jury List of South Carolina, 1778-1779” by GeLee Corley Hendrix and Morn McKay Lindsey.

1780 – Name: Michael Going
Gender: M (Male)
State: South Carolina
County: George Town District
Town: Parish of Prince George
Residence Year: 1780
Household Remarks:He is on the Petit Jury List for the “District of George Town” [name found on the reverse side of page 6].
Document: Jury Lists, 1778, Acts #1078 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 6; Family Number: 412

1784 Sept 14 – Gibson, Stephen, Plat For 200 Acres On Hazes Swamp (Hayes Swamp), Surveyed By John Henderson. Date: 9/14/1784
– Michael Gowin living adjacent to Stephen Gibson and near John Henderson on Hayes Swamp in South Carolina.
Series: State Plat Books (Charleston Series) (S213190)
Document Type: Plat
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0010 Page: 00434 Item: 000 http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

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1784 Oct 17 – John Gowing receives a PLAT FOR 200 ACRES ON DROWNING CREEK, GEORGE TOWN DISTRICT, SURVEYED BY JOHN HENDERSON. Series: S213190 Volume: 0006 Page: 00046 Item: 000 Names indexed: GOWING, JOHN; HENDERSON, JOHN Document type: PLAT Locations: DROWNING CREEK; GEORGETOWN DISTRICT, South Carolina. http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/RecordDetail.aspx?RecordId=179889

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DEATH OF JOHN GOWEN who m. Mary Keith Going?  The following may be evidence of the approximate year of death of  John Going who m. Mary Keith. Mary Keith Gowen may have died and John remarried. An Elizabeth was reportedly the spouse of John Gowen, so this may be her:

1784 Nov 14 – Daniel Finn to Elizabeth Gowen the widow of John Gowen decd. Parish of St Marks, South Carolina
To all people to whom these presents shall come, I Daniel Finn do sent greeting. Know ye that the said Daniel Finn of the Parish of St Marks in the State of South Carolina planter for and in consideration of the Love Good Will and affection which I have and do bear towards Elizabeth Gowen the widow of John Gowen decd of the same Parish & County widow have given & granted and granted and by these presents doth freely give & grant unto the said Elizabeth Gowen her heirs executors or administrators all my whole Estate Lands Goods & Chattels Debts and moveables before the signing of these presents I have delivered her the said Elizabeth Gowen an Inventory signed with my own hands and bearing even date to have and hold all the said Lands Goods Chattels debts and moveables to her the said Elizabeth Gowen her heirs exors and admrs as her and their property absolutely without any manner of condition. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this 14 day of November 1784, Signed sealed & delivered in presence of:
Signed: Daniel Finn (mark)
Wit: Samuel Dunlop, JP, Elizabeth Dunlop
State of South Carolina, Lancaster County. Samuel Dunlop, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within instrument appeared in person & being duly sworn maketh that he was personaly present and saw Daniel Finn sign seal and deliver the within instrument of writing for the purposes therein mentioned and that he also saw Elizabeth Dunlop subscribe as a witness thereto. Sworn to November 28, 1795.
Before Me: Samuel E Dunlop. JP
Deed Book B, p 289. Lancaster County, SC
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Areas Served: St. Mark’s Parish served:

-part of Craven County 1757-1768
-parts of Camden, Cheraw, and Georgetown districts 1768-1800
-parts of Richland, Claremont, Darlington, Liberty, Williamsburg counties, and all of Clarendon (1785-1800) County 1785-1800
-part of Salem County 1792-1800
-Liberty County became Marion County 1798-1800
-parts of Richland, Sumter, Darlington, Marion, Williamsburg counties 1800-present
-Clarendon County 1855-present
-part of Florence County 1888-present
-part of Lee County 1902-present
-Modern equivalents: The original parish covered most of what are present-day Clarendon, and Sumter, and parts of Lee, Darlington, Dillon, Horry, Marion, Florence, Williamsburg, and Richland counties.

1785 May 21: ELIZABETH GOEN, UNRECORDED PLAT FOR LAND NOT GRANTED, 50 ACRES ON REEDY BRANCH, CATABAW RIVER, CAMDEN DISTRICT, SURVEYED BY JAMES BREDIN. Series: S213197 Box: 0002 Item: 00469 ignore: 000 Names indexed: BREDIN, JAMES; GOEN, ELIZABETH Document type: PLAT Locations: CAMDEN DISTRICT; CATAWBA RIVER; REEDY BRANCH, South Carolina
http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/RecordDetail.aspx?RecordId=116306  1785 May 21 – Elizabeth Goen – Land Plat Survey for Elizabeth Goen, in the Camden District, 50 acres, on the Reedy Branch on the NE side of the Catawba River, all sides vacant. Camden Dist, SC. http://www.ken-shelton.com/Fairfield/Plats/B/Plat_B__0284a.tif

1785 Aug 15 & 16: James Gowen of Prince Williams Parish, planter, to John Gowen, planter, for 400 pounds sterling, lot in Radnor Town, known in the plan of said town, no. 2, on Bay Street. James Gowen (LS), Wits: William Hall, Edwd Ferguson. Proved in Charleston Dist by the oath of William Hall on April 12, 1788 before Saml Elliot, JP Rec. Apr 25, 1788. Z5, p 446. Charleston Dist, South Carolina. (NOTE: Possibly a deed to John Gowen b. 1720-30’s son b. 1755- but also possibly one of the other John Gowens in the area – See: John Gowen b. abt 1732 of Spartanburg Co, SC – who may have had a close family relationship with this James Gowen)

(NOTE on Following Entries: Moses Bass lived on or near Gum Swamp in modern Marion Co, SC – this is likely where these transactions related to SC took place below. This is in the same vicinity of Marion Co, SC that John Gowen of Marion Co, SC was living).

See: 1770 Apr 11 – Moses Bass living adj to Pee Dee Riv in plat for Green, William, Plat For 194.5 Acres In Craven County. People in this record: Bass, Moses; Bremar, John; Gourly, Joseph; Green, William; Keighley, Peter; Le Rush; Walker, John. Places in this record: Craven County; Pee Dee River
Series: Colonial Plat Books (Copy Series) (S213184). Archives ID: Series: S213184 Volume: 0016 Page: 00211 Item: 02

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See: 1770 Dec 10 –Moses Bass living adj to Gum Swamp, Pee Dee River in plat for Keighly, Peter, Plat For 300 Acres In Craven County. People in this record: Bass, Moses; Bremar, John; Gourly, Joseph; Keighly, Peter; Owens, Edward. Places in this record: Craven County; Gun Swamp; Pee Dee River
Series: Colonial Plat Books (Copy Series) (S213184). Archives ID: Series: S213184 Volume: 0017 Page: 00393 Item: 01

(Plat #) 213184001700393
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1785 Nov 9 affid of death by Wright Bass, 1777 Feb 28 when will was written – Will of Moses Bass of Prince Georges Parish, George Town Dist, Province of South Carolina, being indisposed in Body…. to MOURNING GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one cow marked with a cross & over bit & undr bit in one ear and cross & whole under nick in the other ear; to SARAH GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one cow marked in the above mentioned mark; to ELIZABETH GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one cow marked with a cross & undr bit & over bit in each ear and branded ME; to ANNE GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one heifer marked with a cross and under bit & over bit in each ear branded ME; to CYNTHA GOING, dau of JACOB GOING, one heifer yearling marked with a cross & over bit & under bit in each ear & branded ME; to my beloved cousin Jeremiah Bass, tract of 100 ac granted to John Smith, and one negro named Peter, one negro woman named Fann, one negro boy named Jack with their increase; my wife Elizabeth Bass to have the use of said plantation & tract of land granted to John Smith her lifetime and the use of negroes Peter, Fann & Jack & their increase her life time; to my beloved cousin Wright Bass, the plantation, mill, & tract of land containing 444 ac that I now live on, one negro woman Jane, my wife Elizabeth Bass to have the use of the plantation, mill & tract of land and negro woman her lifetime; to Henry Harison, son of James Harison, one negro woman Cate & increase, my wife to have the use of the negro woman her lifetime; to JOSEPH GOING, JUNR, one negro girl named Judah & increase, my wife to have the use her life time; to my beloved wife Elizabeth Bass, one negro man named Jack, one woman named Florah, one woman named Nan, one boy named Isum, one boy named Roger, and my cattle, about 110 head, branded ME, all my stock of horses & mares, all my household furniture & plantation tools, 26 head of sheep, and my hogs, also negro girl Violet; to JACOB GOING, a plantation of 50 ac granted to John Crawford; I appoint my wife Elizabeth Bass and my friend Luke Whitefield and James Harison, executors, dated 28 Feb 1777. Moses Bass (M) (LS), Wit: Malachi Murfee, Jeremiah Bass (x), Right Bass.
A true copy taken from the original and examined by Hugh Horry, Ordinary G Town Dist.
Whereas I, the within named Right Bass, am the eldest son of Edward Bass deceased, who was eldest brother of the within named Testator Moses Bass, which said Moses Bass departed this life without issue, whereby I, said Right Bass became his heir at law, and I am willing that all the several devises & bequests in the said will should have full effect, for the memory of my deceased uncle Moses Bass and for the several devisees in the within will, and five shillings, I confirm all the devises, legacies and bequests, 9 Nov 1785. Right Bass (LS), Wit: Chas Cotesworth Pinckney, Wm Smith. Proved in Charleston Dist by the oath of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney 28 Jun 1786 before Dl. Mazyck, JP. Rec 28 Jun 1786. S-5, 283-284. (Holcomb, SC Deed Abstracts, 1783-1788, Bks I-5 thru Z-5, 1996. SML 975.7 Hol) https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSK3-J4SJ?i=655&cat=361547

1807 Right Bass and Nancy Bass to Levi Gibson, bk C, p 355
… 140 acres part of … (chain of title) … from Daniel Leroach Esq to James Owen, fr James Owens to Moses Bass then bequeathed by will to Wright Bass Sr, then from him bequeathed by will to son Right Bass 500 acres … on Gum Swamp … bounded by … Samuel Wilkerson … Robert Bass … John Bass … Levi Gibson … John Gibson …
Signed: Right Bass, Nancy Bass
Wit: John Mace, Stephen Gibson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C331-1752-T?i=536&cat=472601

1785 Dec 22 – 250 acre survey for William Blue. Land adj to Thomas Goins & Jos. McKay.
So. Carolina. I do hereby certify for William Blue a tract of 250 acres. Surveyed 22 Dec 1785. Situate in the Dist of Georgetown on NE side of Little Pee Dee on Jumping Gully & hath such form & marks as the above plat shows. Given under my hand 30 Dec 1791.
Bounded by Thomas Goins land, Jos. McKay’s land.
John Henderson, DS. Brunan, SG.
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1785 Dec 22 - 250 acre survey for William Blue. Land adj to Thomas Goins and Jos. McKay

1785 Dec 22 – 250 acre survey for William Blue. Land adj to Thomas Goins and Jos. McKay

1786 Feb 15 – John Gowin, Plat For 100 Acres On Drowning Creek, George Town District, Surveyed By John Henderson.
People in this record: John Gowin; John Henderson
Places in this record: Drowning Creek; Georgetown District
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0003 Page: 00356 Item: 001
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1786 March 2 – Job Rothmahler, Plat For 1,200 Acres On Drowning Creek, George Town District, Surveyed By John Henderson. Date: 3/2/1786
People in this record: John Gowing; John Henderson; Job Rothmahler
Places in this record: Drowning Creek; Georgetown District; North Carolina
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0014 Page: 00143 Item: 000
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1788 August, “Thomas Goin” applied to the County Court of Greene County, Tennessee for the administration of the estate of Elizabeth Bass, according to “Bulletin of the Watauga Association,” Volume 10: “August 1788. On motion of W. Avery, Esqr. atto. for Thomas Going for obtaining letter of administration on the Estate of Elizabeth Bass, decd. ordered that the same be laid over until next term, for proof of sanguinity [kinship, blood relationship] & that a dedimus potestatem [acommission to take testimony] issue in favour of said Thomas Going to Anson & Richmond Counties & to the State of South Carolina by giving fifteen days notice to Jeremiah Bass of the time & place where such testimony will be taken, ditto for Levi Bass to South Carolina giving Thos. Going fifteen days notice at least.” Green County, Tennessee. Greene County Tennessee Court minutes 1783-1796. p. 94.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3W-2K31?i=52&cat=301915

1788 October 14 – Know all men by these presents that I Edward Gowen of the County of Granville for divers good causes and considerations thereunto [me] moving more especially for the sum of £25 to me in hand paid, the receipt of which I do hereby acknowledge, hath bargained, sold & made over, and by these presents, do bargain, sell and make over to my nephew, Thomas Gowen all the estate, right and interest I have or hereafter may have to the estate of Elizabeth Bass, deceased, or any part thereof, and do hereby make over the same to the said Thomas Gowin, his heirs and assigns from the claim of me, the said Edward Gowen or any other person whatever claiming under me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 15th day of October, 1786. Edward Going .  Witnesses:
Henry Meghe
Allin Hudson
Jhn. [X] Simmons”
John Simmons later appeared in Granville County Court to prove the deed of “Edward Gowing” to “Thomas Gowing,” according to “Court Minutes of Granville County, North Carolina, 1746-1820,” page 28 by Zoe Hargett Gwynn.  Edward Gowen of Granville County, North Carolina, regarded as a kinsman of Thomas Goin, was also named an heir of Elizabeth Bass. On October 14, 1788 he conveyed his interest in her estate to “his nephew, Thomas Gowen,”according to Granville County Will Book 2, page 79. Granville Co, NC.

1788 Oct 14 Edward Gowen to nephew Thomas Gowen in Granville Co NC

1789 February 2 – Jeremiah Bass & Thomas Going [Greene Co., Tenn] hath leave to administer on the estate of Elizabeth Bass dec’d and enter into bond with John Stone & Jno Gibson his security in the sum of two thousand pounds for their due administration according to law.
Minutes 1783-1799 p. 107 – County Court minutes (Greene County, Tennessee).
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1789 Feb 2 – The Court after Jeremiah Bass & Thomas Going gave bond & Security for the administration of the Estate of Elizabeth Bass deceased & the Bill in Equity being filed and drawn by Thomas Going the Court gave judgment that neither should have the administration before Nancy Finney signified her assent in writing from which Jeremiah Bass by his attorney Alex McGinty his attorney appeals.
Minutes 1783-1799 p. 108 – County Court minutes (Greene County, Tennessee).
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1789 May 5 Tuesday – Thomas Going and Jeremiah Bass hath leave to administer on the Estate of Eliz Bass decd took the oath of Administration and enters into bond themselves with John Stone & John Gibson their securities in the sum of two thousand pounds for their due administration according to law.
Jno McNabb to pay 20 more
Ord that letters etc Issue – 2 letters issd.
20 S pd. Clk.
Minutes 1783-1799 p. 114 – County Court minutes (Greene County, Tennessee).
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1789 Aug Court – An Inventory of the Estate of Eliz Bass decd was returned by Thomas Going & Jeremiah Bass and recd by the Court.
Minutes 1783-1799 p. 123 – County Court minutes (Greene County, Tennessee).
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1786 Feb 15: JOHN GOWIN, PLAT FOR 100 ACRES ON DROWNING CREEK, GEORGE TOWN DISTRICT, SURVEYED BY JOHN HENDERSON. Series: S213190 Volume: 0003 Page: 00356 Item: 001 Names indexed: GOWIN, JOHN; HENDERSON, JOHN Document type: PLAT Locations: DROWNING CREEK; GEORGETOWN DISTRICT, South Carolina. http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/RecordDetail.aspx?RecordId=178931

1786 March 2: ROTHMAHLER, JOB, PLAT FOR 1,200 ACRES ON DROWNING CREEK, GEORGE TOWN DISTRICT, SURVEYED BY JOHN HENDERSON. Series: S213190 Volume: 0014 Page: 00143 Item: 000 Names indexed: JOHN GOWING; HENDERSON, JOHN; ROTHMAHLER, JOB Document type: PLAT Locations: DROWNING CREEK; GEORGETOWN DISTRICT; NORTH CAROLINA. South Carolina. http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/RecordDetail.aspx?RecordId=185610

1786 July 15 – John Gowen receives a PLAT FOR 100 ACRES ON DROWNING CREEK, GEORGE TOWN DISTRICT, SURVEYED BY JOHN HENDERSON. Georgetown Dist, SC. http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/RecordDetail.aspx?RecordId=178931

In 1789 Lucy Gowin is listed as the owner of the land adjacent to Stephen Gibson in South Carolina, possibly indicating that Michael Gowin has possibly died.

1789 Nov 12: STEPHEN GIBSON, PLAT FOR 1,700 ACRES ON LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER, GEORGETOWN DISTRICT, SURVEYED BY WILLIAM STEWART.  Series: S213190 Volume: 0026 Page: 00032 Item: 000 Names indexed: BLUE, WILLIAM; GIBSON, STEPHEN; LUCY GOWIN; STEWART, WILLIAM Document type: PLAT Locations: GEORGETOWN DISTRICT; LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER, South Carolina https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C956-FS9V-Z?i=214&cat=358185
http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/RecordDetail.aspx?RecordId=192523

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1790 US Census: Name: John Gowen
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Prince Georges, Georgetown, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 16: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 16 and over: 2
Free White Persons – Females: 2
Number of Household Members: 5
Year: 1790; Census Place: Prince Georges, Georgetown, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 507; Image: 313; Family History Library Film: 0568151
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1790 US Census: Name: Lucey Gowen
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Prince Georges, Georgetown, South Carolina
Year: 1790; Census Place: Prince Georges, Georgetown, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 507; Image: 313; Family History Library Film: 0568151
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1790 US Census: Name: Bathiah Going
Home in 1790 (City, County, State): Prince Fredericks, Georgetown, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Females: 2
Number of Household Members: 2
Year: 1790; Census Place: Prince Fredericks, Georgetown, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 500; Image: 303; Family History Library Film: 0568151
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29634626?h=434197

1791 Dec 30 – William Blue, Plat For 250 Acres On Jumping Gully, Georgetown District. Bounded by Thomas Goin’s land.
So Carolina. I do hereby certify for William Blue a tract of 250 acres surveyed 22 December 1785. Situate in the Dist of Georgetown on NE side of Little Pee Dee on Jumping Gully & hath such form & marks as the above plat shows. Given under my hand 30 Dec 1791. John Henderson, DS. Bremar, SG.
Land Bounded by Thomas Goin’s land, John McKay’s land
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0026 Page: 00322 Item: 001
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1791 Dec 30 - William Blue, Plat For 250 Acres On Jumping Gully, Georgetown District. Bounded by Thomas Goin's land

1791 Dec 30 – William Blue, Plat For 250 Acres On Jumping Gully, Georgetown District. Bounded by Thomas Goin’s land

1792 July 26 – Daniel Campbell, Plat For 100 Acres adj Thomas Gowen and John McDonald. On Hayes Swamp, George Town District, Surveyed By William Stewart For John Mcdonald.
South Carolina. I do hereby certify for Daniel Campbell a tract of land containing 100 acres surveyed for John McDonald the 30th Sept 1791 situate in the District of George Town on the NE side of Little Pee Dee and hath such form marks buttings and boundrys as the above lat represents.
Bounded by Hays Swamp, John McDonald’s land and Thomas Gowen’s land
Given under my hand this 26th July 1792. William Stewart, Dep Surv. Bremar, Sur Gen.
People in this record: Daniel Campbell; Thomas Gowen; John Mcdonald; William Stewart
Places in this record: Georgetown District; Hayes Swamp; Little Pee Dee River
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0026 Page: 00349 Item: 002
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1792 July 26 - Daniel Campbell, Plat For 100 Acres adj Thomas Gowen and John McDonald

1792 July 26 – Daniel Campbell, Plat For 100 Acres adj Thomas Gowen and John McDonald

1792 July 26 – Daniel Campbell Plat For 500 Acres adj Thomas Gowen and John McDonald lands. On North East Side Of Little Pee Dee River, George Town District, Surveyed By William Stewart For John Mcdonald.
South Carolina. I do hereby certify for Daniel Campbell a tract of land containing 500 acres surveyed for John McDonald the 6th Sept 1791. Situate in the District of George Town on the NE side of Little Pee Dee and hath such form, marks, buttings & boundarys as the above plat represents.
Bounded by Thomas Gowen’s land, John McDonald’s land, Stephen Gibson’s land, and Hayes Swamp
Given under my hand this 26th July 1792. Wm Stewart, DS, Bremar Gen S.
People in this record: Daniel Campbell; Follie; Stephen Gibson; Thomas Gowen; John Mcdonald; William Stewart
Places in this record: Georgetown District; Little Pee Dee River
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0030 Page: 00006 Item: 002
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1792 July 26 - Daniel Campbell Plat For 500 Acres adj Thomas Gowen and John McDonald lands

1792 July 26 – Daniel Campbell Plat For 500 Acres adj Thomas Gowen and John McDonald lands

1796 Apr 7 – Peter Mckeller, Plat For 100 Acres On Hayes Swamp, George Town District, Surveyed By Josiah Lewis. Georgetown Dist, SC next to John Gowing’s land.
South Carolina – I do hereby certify for Peter McKeller a tract of land containing 100 acres surveyed for him the 16th of January 1796 situate in the District of George Town on the NE side of Little Pee Dee on the N side of Hayes Swamp and hathsuch form and marks as the above plat represents. Given under my hand this 7th day of April 1796.
Signed: Josiah Lewis DS. Benj Waring, SG.
The survey shows this 100 acres of land is bounded by the lands of John Gowing, John McDonald & Stephen Gibson.
People in this record: Stephen Gibson; John Gowing; Josiah Lewis; John Mcdonald; Peter Mckeller
Places in this record: Georgetown District; Hayes Swamp; Little Pee Dee River
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0034 Page: 00353 Item: 001
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1796 Apr 7 Peter Mckeller, Plat For 100 Acres On Hayes Swamp, George Town District, Surveyed By Josiah Lewis. Georgetown Dist, SC next to John Gowing's land

1796 Apr 7 Peter Mckeller, Plat For 100 Acres On Hayes Swamp, George Town District, Surveyed By Josiah Lewis. Georgetown Dist, SC next to John Gowing’s land

1798 Jan 4 – William Watson, Plat For 61 Acres On Little Pee Dee River And Drowning Creek, George Town District, Surveyed By D. Rowland.
People in this record: Ezekiel Adams; John Gowen; Jesse Page; D. Rowland; William Watson
Places in this record: Bear Swamp; Cypress Branch; Drowning Creek; Georgetown District; Little Pee Dee River
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0035 Page: 00107 Item: 002
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

The 1800 US Censuses show three John Goin/Gowins in the area:  1) John Gowin age 26-44 (b. betw. 1756-1774) – with 5 in household, living in the Marion District, South Carolina, 2) John Gowin born some time before 1755 – with 8 in household, living in the Marion District, South Carolina, and 3) John Goin born some time before 1755 – with 4 in household, living in Robeson County, North Carolina.

1800 US Census: Name: John Goin
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fayetteville, Robeson, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1 (born bef. 1755)
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 1
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 4
Year: 1800; Census Place: Fayetteville, Robeson, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 379; Image: 386; Family History Library Film: 337908
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29630133?h=9fd57d

1800 US Census: Name: Oliva Goin
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Fayetteville, Robeson, North Carolina
Number of All Other Free Persons: 2
Number of Household Members: 2
Year: 1800; Census Place: Fayetteville, Robeson, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 381; Image: 388; Family History Library Film: 337908
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29988407?h=14f86c

1800 US Census: Name: John Gowin Sr
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Liberty, Marion District, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males -10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1 (born bef. 1755)
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 4
Number of Household Members Over 25: 4
Number of Household Members: 8
Year: 1800; Census Place: Liberty, Marion District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 49; Page: 447; Image: 74; Family History Library Film: 181424
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29629928?h=4621b0

1800 US Census: Name: John Gowin
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Liberty, Marion District, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1 (born betw. 1756-1774)
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 5
Year: 1800; Census Place: Liberty, Marion District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 49; Page: 438; Image: 65; Family History Library Film: 181424
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29630034?h=def7e1

1802 May 8 – Survey for 880 acres to John Gowen Jr, on Ashpole and Bear Swamps, bounded by land of Ezekiel Adams and Mr Jones, and Jesse Page, Ignatius Flowers, Archibald Odom, and Benjamin Rawles, and Erasmus Rothmahler. Plat books, vols A-B, 1800-1877. pg 68. Marion County, SC.  https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSVB-L94B-Q?i=56&cat=9510

1802 Dec 6 – Solomon Page, Plat For 880 Acres On Ashpole And Bear Swamps, Marion District, Surveyed By John Russ For John Gowen, Jr. On May 8, 1802.
People in this record: Ezekiel Adams; Ignatius Flowers; John Gowen Jr.; Jones; Archibald Odom; Jesse Page; Solomon Page; Benjamin Rawles; Erasmus Rothmaler; John Russ
Places in this record: Ashpole Swamp; Bear Swamp; Marion District
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0036 Page: 00391 Item: 001
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1803 March 12 and 1804 Dec 15 John Gowen with a balance on inventory due to McDowall and Blair in which firm the late Patrick McDowall was surviving Copartner. South Carolina.  https://www.fold3.com/image/265614729

1804 John Going on account of McDowell.

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1804 Aug 6 – John Gowin senior for $700, convey 250 acres to Solomon Page. Land on Ashpole Swamp 150 acres prior granted to Ignatious Flowers on April 14, 1774, and the other tract of 50 acres granted to Archalle Odom on June 6, 1785. On other tract of 50 acres part of 430 acre tract granted to said Odom on July 4, 1796, include the plantation where John Going senior lives. Signed: John Gowin. Wit: John Ford, Benjamin Rawls. 1804 Oct 12 – Nancy Gowing relinquishes her dower to Solomon Page. Jan 9, 1808 John Ford proved up the transaction in court. Recorded on June 7, 1810. bk E, pg 149 – Marion Co, SC. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSLV-52H3?i=92&cat=472601

1805 Oct 10 – Abner Adams, Plat For 200 Acres In Ashpole Swamp Of Drowning Creek, Marion District, Surveyed By John Russ.
People in this record: Abner Adams; John Gowings; Thomas Granger; John Russ; William Watson
Places in this record: Ashepole Swamp; Drowning Creek; Marion District
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0036 Page: 00574 Item: 002
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1805 Nov 21 – John Gowing Sr., Plat For 590 Acres On Drowning Creek, Marion District, Surveyed By John Russ.
People in this record: John Gowing; John Gowing Sr.; Job Rothmahler; John Russ; Scasebook Watson; William Watson
Places in this record: Drowning Creek; Marion District
Archives ID: Series: S213190 Volume: 0036 Page: 00607 Item: 001
https://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/

1810 US Census: Name: John Goins
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Robeson, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 3
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 1 (DOB: 1785-1794)
Free White Persons – Females – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 1
Number of Household Members: 7
Year: 1810; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 232; Image: 00436; Family History Library Film: 0337911
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29630413?h=65be3b

1810 US Census: Name: John Goins Sr
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Robeson, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 45 and over: 1 (DOB bef. 1765)
Free White Persons – Females – 45 and over : 1
Numbers of Slaves: 2
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 4
Year: 1810; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 237; Image: 00450; Family History Library Film: 0337911
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29630484?h=3cb88d

1810 US Census: Name: John Goins Jr
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Robeson, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 3
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44 : 1 (DOB 1766-1784)
Free White Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Household Members Under 16: 5
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 7
Year: 1810; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 237; Image: 00450; Family History Library Film: 0337911
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29630519?h=ce69c3

1810 US Census: Name: [William Goens]
Home in 1810 (City, County, State): Robeson, North Carolina
Year: 1810; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 231; Image: 00436; Family History Library Film: 0337911
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29988562?h=3502aa

1813 Dec 9 – John Gowens and Nancy Gowins of Robeson Co, NC for $35 convey 500 acres to Preserved Ford of Marion Dist, SC several tracts of land including first a piece containing 100 acres including the Plantation wher Nathan Horn has formerly possessed on the N side of Cowpen Swamp granted to Samuel Pate on Nov 3, 1764, second and third joining both containing 150 acres on Cowpen Swamp joining the above mentioned 100 acre tract. including 50 acres that was granted to Horn on May 5, 1791. Fourth and last tract containing 500 acres on both sides of Cowpen Swamp supposed to include about 800 acres previously granted and not claimed as any part of the aforesaid 500 acres. Signed: John Gowens, Nancy Gowens. Wits: Jesse Ford JP, Allen Johnson, Cary Johnson. bk Q, pg 426. Robeson County, NC. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L98P-NJJS?i=241&cat=167161

JOHN GOWEN SR dies abt. 1814 per next entry:  

1814 April 19 – Preserved Ford administrator to the estate of John Gowen Sr decd of the State of South Carolina and District of Marion of the one part, and Richard Bullock of the State of North Carolina and County of Robeson of the other part. For $250 paid by Richard Bullock convey several tracts of land in Robeson County — first containing 100 acres including the Plantation formerly lived on the north side of Cowpen Swamp granted originally to Samuel Pate on Nov 3, 1764. Second and third both joining containing 150 acres on Cowpen Swamp joining the above mentioned tract of 100 acres, including 50 acres that was granted to the said Horn May 5, 1791. The fourth and last tract containing 500 acres on the north side of Cowpen Swamp previously granted and not claimed as an part of the aforesaid 500 acres unto the said Richard Bullock and the said Preserved Ford admin of the aforesaid John Gowins Decd unto Richard Bullock. Signed: Preserved Ford. Wits: Jesse Ford, Zabon Davis. bk R, p 6. Robeson Co, NC. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-998P-NJFY?i=264&cat=167161

1820 US Census: Name: John Gowens
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Columbus, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – Under 10: 3
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 15: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 16 thru 25: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 15: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons – Under 16: 6
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 10
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 10
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 53; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 55
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29988683?h=e571d6

1820 US Census: Name: William Goines
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Robeson, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free Colored Persons – Males – Under 14: 1
Free Colored Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 2
Free Colored Persons – Females – Under 14: 2
Free Colored Persons – Females – 14 thru 25: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – 45 and over: 1
Total Free Colored Persons: 7
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Page: 293; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 274
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29988701?h=bc231c

1820 US Census: Name: John Gawing
Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Craven, North Carolina
Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
Free White Persons – Males – 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Persons – Engaged in Manufactures: 1
Free White Persons – Over 25: 2
Total Free White Persons: 2
Total All Persons – White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 2
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Craven, North Carolina; Page: 60; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 64
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29988888?h=c3115e

1830 US Census: Name: John Gowan
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Columbus, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 50 thru 59: 1
Slaves – Females – 36 thru 54: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 3
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total Slaves: 1
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7
Year: 1830; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 120; Page: 15; Family History Library Film: 0018086
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29630594?h=868d5d

1830 US Census
Name: [Sarah Goin]
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Marion, South Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – Under 5: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Females – Under 5: 2
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 7
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 8
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 8
Year: 1830; Census Place: Marion, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 172; Page: 21; Family History Library Film: 0022506
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/30071491?h=2dbad8

1830 US Census: Name: William Gowin
Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Robeson, North Carolina
Free Colored Persons – Males – 10 thru 23: 1
Free Colored Persons – Males – 36 thru 54: 1
Free Colored Persons – Males – 55 thru 99: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – Under 10: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – 10 thru 23: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – 24 thru 35: 2
Total Free Colored Persons: 7
Total – All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7
Year: 1830; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 124; Page: 245; Family History Library Film: 0018090
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29989038?h=36441a

1840 US Census: Name: [Elias Gowin]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Columbus, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons – Males – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 50 thru 59: 1
Free White Persons – Under 20: 1
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4
Year: 1840; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 356; Page: 52; Family History Library Film: 0018093
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29989221?h=a0b413

1840 US Census: Name: Elias Gowins
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Columbus, North Carolina
Free White Persons – Males – 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons – Females – 10 thru 14: 2
Slaves – Males – Under 10: 1
Slaves – Males – 10 thru 23: 1
Slaves – Males – 55 thru 99: 1
Slaves – Females – 55 thru 99: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 4
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2
Free White Persons – Under 20: 3
Free White Persons – 20 thru 49: 1
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total Slaves: 4
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8
Year: 1840; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 356; Page: 62; Family History Library Film: 0018093
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29989238?h=999d99

1840 US Census: Name: William Goings
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Robeson, North Carolina
Free Colored Persons – Males – Under 10: 2
Free Colored Persons – Males – 10 thru 23: 1
Free Colored Persons – Males – 55 thru 99: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – 10 thru 23: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – 55 thru 99: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Total Free Colored Persons: 6
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6
Year: 1840; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 370; Page: 222; Family History Library Film: 0018097
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29989147?h=ff72f4

1840 US Census: Name: Olive Goings
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Robeson, North Carolina
Free Colored Persons – Males – 36 thru 54: 1
Free Colored Persons – Females – 55 thru 99: 1
Total Free Colored Persons: 2
Total All Persons – Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 2
Year: 1840; Census Place: Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 370; Page: 222; Family History Library Film: 0018097
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29989159?h=e15b3f

1842 Sept 26 – State of Mississippi, Smith County. Jesse Gowins and John M Gowens of Smith County MS appoint Henry Flowers of same county and state our lawful agents in fact and authd to make settlement and receipt to Kenant Faulk of North Carolina a legacy of the estatae of Sarah Faulk decd. Signed: Jesse Gowin. John M Gowin. bk Y, p 180. Robeson Co, NC.   https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898R-PCYL?i=105&cat=167161

1842 Nov 10 – State of Mississippi, Smith County. Know all that I Richard Gowen of Smith County, MS appoint Levi Coleman of the county aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for money due me in North South Carolina to recover same and negotiate such satisfaction for same. Signed: Richard Gowen. bk Y, 195. Robeson Co, NC. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-898R-PZ9W?i=114&cat=167161

1843 May 13 – Comes Alexander Gowen legatee named in the last will of Richard Faulk late of Columbus County, NC, and among other things give Raich Faulk, his wife, a certain portion of his estate during her natural life and at her death the said estate so bequeathed to his wife is to be equally divided amongst the children of tow of the said Richard Faulk’s daughters – Elizabeth Godwin wife of Jesse Godwin, and Edith Gowen, wife of John Gowen, and whereas the said Alexander Gowen is one of the sons of the said Edith Gowen and John Gowen, and as such is entitled to a portion of said estate so bequeathed as aforesaid, and partitioning specified in the said last will and testament of the said Richard Faulk – appoinged Jesse Faluk and Dewart Faulk executors . . . I do appoint Avorit Nichols Jr of Marion Dist, South Carollina my true and lawful attorney. to recover and receive of and from the estate of Faulk from said executors. . . Signed: Alexander Gowen.
The State of Mississippi, County of Attala – Alexander Gowin’s signature witnessed by Saml Munson, clk.
Alexander Gowen to Averit Nichols Jr, bk Y, p 349. Robeson Co, NC. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G98R-PCTJ?i=202&cat=167161

1850 US Census: Name: Elias Gowan
Gender: Male, Race: White
Age: 46, Birth Year: abt 1804
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Occupation: Farmer, Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 4000
Line Number: 20, Dwelling Number: 726, Family Number: 730
Household Members Age
Elias Gowan 46
Edith Gowan 18
Rhoda Gowan 15
Peter Gowan 17
Samuel Gowan 13
Ebilene Gowan 23
Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 626; Page: 270a
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29993544?h=157b0b

1850 US Census: Name: Ann Gowan
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1806
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Line Number: 30
Dwelling Number: 736
Family Number: 740
Household Members Age
Ann Gowan 44
Katharine R Gowan 16
Benjamin Gowan 15
James Gowan 11
Henry Gowan 5
Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 626; Page: 270b
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29993760?h=d501ef

1850 US Census: Name: William Goings
Gender: Male
Race: Mulatto
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Occupation: Carpenter
Industry: Construction
Real Estate: 50
Cannot Read, Write: Yes
Line Number: 40
Dwelling Number: 344
Family Number: 344
Household Members Age
William Goings 25
Visey Locklair 25
Sally J Locklair 7
Mary A Locklair 3
Elizabeth Locklair 2
Simon Locklair 1
Margaret Locklair 14
Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 642; Page: 374b
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29993681?h=5b6e16

1850 US Census: Name: William Gowens
Gender: Male
Race: Mulatto
Age: 70
Birth Year: abt 1780
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Occupation: Carpenter
Industry: Construction
Real Estate: 200
Cannot Read, Write: Yes
Line Number: 5
Dwelling Number: 345
Family Number: 345
Household Members Age
William Gowens 70
Sally Gowens 60
James Gowens 19
Allen Gowens 16
Matthew Gowens 40
Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 642; Page: 375a
https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/29993736?h=31088a

1852 July 9 – Alexander Gowen and wife Martha Gowen of Attala Co, MS appoint Spier Walters of Robeson County, NC attorney to collect from North Carolina and South Carolina any amounts due. Signed: Alexander Gowen, Martha Gowen. bk BB, p 308. Robeson Co, NC. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G98R-K8HM?i=173&cat=167161

From Gowen Manuscript:  http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gowenrf/Gowenms106.htm

Sarah Goin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Marion County, page 21:

“Goin, Sarah white female 30-40
white male 15-20
white female 15-20
white female 0-5
white male 0-5
white female 0-5”

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Marion Co SC FamilySearch notes

Court:

Equity court records, 1800-1870
Authors:
South Carolina. Court of Equity (Marion District) (Main Author)
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Wills, 1800-1888
Authors:
South Carolina. Court of Ordinary (Marion District) (Main Author)
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Deeds, 1800-1864; index to deeds, 1800-1885
Authors:
Marion County (South Carolina). Register of Mesne Conveyance (Main Author)
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Plat books, vols. A-B, 1800-1877
Authors:
Marion County, South Carolina. Commissioner of Locations (Main Author)
Marion County, South Carolina. Surveyor (Added Author)
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Minute book and journal, 1800-1825
Authors:
South Carolina. Court of Ordinary (Marion District) (Main Author)
South Carolina. County Court (Marion County) (Repository)
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