State – Iowa
IOWA
Arthur Mitchell Gowan, son of William Gowan and Annie Mitchell Gowan, was born in Cleghorn, Iowa December 1, 1910, according to “Who’s Who in America, 1972-1973.”
He received a B.A. degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 1932, A.M.A. degree from the University of Iowa in 1939 and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 1947. He was married to Marjorie Mace June 19, 1940.
He was a administrator of a secondary school in Nevada, Iowa from 1932 to 1942. He was superintendent of mathematics at U.S. Naval Training School, Iowa State University from 1942 to 1944. He was assistant to the Dean of Engineering at Iowa State University from 1944 to 1946. He was assistant registrar at the college from 1946 to 1951. He became dean of admissions and records in 1965. In 1972 Arthur Mitchell Gowan and Marjorie Mace Gowan made their home at 610 9th Street, Ames, Iowa.
Children born to Arthur Mitchell Gowan and Marjorie Mace Gowan include:
Barbara Gowan born about 1942
Sandra Gowan born about 1944
Barbara Gowan, daughter of Arthur Mitchell Gowan and Marjorie Mace Gowan, was born about 1942, probably at Ames. She was married about 1963 to Donald K. Watkins.
Sandra Gowan, daughter of Arthur Mitchell Gowan and Marjorie Mace Gowan, was born about 1944, probably at Ames. She was married about 1963 to Gary R. Kirk.
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Mary Ann Goen was married to Thomas Garner in Iowa, date not given, according to a statement by Mrs. Clarence Garner, Hanford, California, a descendant, in “Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index,” Volume 1.
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A Lt. Going was a messenger from Lt. Col. Lazear who was commander of an Iowa Infantry Regiment which participated in a Civil War battle on the Current River in Missouri.
According to “War Department Series,” Series I, Volume 13, page 343. A report from Col. William Dewey commanding the Twenty-third Iowa Infantry Regiment, U.S.A. dispatched from Camp Patterson, Missouri November 2, 1862 also mentioned Lt. Going as a messenger.
APPANOOSE COUNTY, IOWA
Mary E. Gowing was married to Samuel M. Snider September 16, 1869 in Appanoose County according to “Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900.” Nothing more is known of Samuel M. Snider and Mary E. Gowing.
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Sarah M. Gowing was married to Thomas Kirkpatrick October 21, 1870 in Appanoose County according to “Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900.” Nothing more is known of Thomas Kirkpatrick and Sarah M. Gowing Kirkpatrick.
AUDUBON COUNTY, IOWA
Thomas Goen, a Canadian who was born in 1842, was listed as the household in the 1880 census of Audubon County, Enumeration District 28, page 5, Lincoln Township:
“Goen, Thomas 38, born in Canada
Martha 34, born in OH
William 11, born in Iowa
Annie 10, born in Iowa
Mary 8, born in Iowa
Ida 6, born in Iowa
Charles E. 1, born in Iowa”
BENTON COUNTY, IOWA
John Goins was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Benton County, Enumeration District 36, page 2, Polk Township:
“Goins, John 31, born in Indiana
Lucy 37, born in Iowa
Jonnie 10, born in Iowa, son
Dellie 2, born in Iowa, daughter
Lucy 6/12, born in Iowa, daughter
Brown, Isaac 12, born in Illinois, step-son
Goins, Annie 8, born in Iowa, step-daughter
Mary 10, born in Iowa, step-daughter”
BOONE COUNTY, IOWA
Lucy Gowan was born December 25, 1844, died July 13, 1917 in Des Moines, and was buried in E. Linwood Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA
Clara A. Goen was married to Edward Chaplin May 20, 1878, according to Buchanan County Marriage Book 5, page 284.
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J. H. Goen was married May 1, 1889 to Hattie Hubbard, according to Buchanan County Marriage Book 11, page. Children born to J. H. Goen and Hattie Hubbard Goen are unknown.
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James H. Goen was married September 23, 1856 to Louise Sabin, according to Buchanan County Marriage Book 1, page 26. Children born to James H. Goen and Louise Sabin Goen are not known.
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James H. Goen was born July 8, 1832, died February 14, 1901 in Perry, and was buried in Cedar Crest Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 159.
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John Goen was married to Sarah E. Dobbins January 10, 1884, according to Buchanan County Marriage Book 8, page 284. Children born to John Goen and Sarah E. Dobbins Goen are unknown.
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L. W. Goen was born in 1857, died in 1913 in Washington, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 159.
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Louisa M. Goen was born in 1841, died February 8, 1888 in Perry, and was buried in Cedar Crest Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 159.
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Rosina Goings was born in 1860, died in 1924 in Washington, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 159.
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William E. Goings was born in 1862, died in 1903 in Washington, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 159.
CEDAR COUNTY, IOWA
Lora E. McGowan was born in 1867 and was buried in Stanwood Cemetery in Fremont, Cedar County according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
CHEROKEE COUNTY, IOWA
Davis Gowan was a resident of Marcus, Iowa in November 1923, according to the November 22, 1923 edition of the “Marcus News.”
CHICKASAW COUNTY, IOWA
Osgood Gowan and O. H. P. [Oliver Hazard Perry?] Searl were elected justices of the peace in the first precinct election held in Yankee precinct in Chickasaw County in April 1855, according to “History of Fredericksburg, Iowa and Vicinity” published about 1905 by W. S. Pitts. Twenty-one votes were cast in election. In another election held in the spring of 1856, Osgood Gowan was elected road supervisor.
CLAY COUNTY, IOWA
Frank L. Gowen was born in 1878, died in 1930, and was buried in Garfield Cemetery in Webb, Clay County according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Lettie Gowen was born in 1875, died in 1927, and was buried in Garfield Cememtery in Webb, Clay County according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Linwood Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Clay County, Enumeration District 60, page 12, Herdland Township:
“Gowen, Linwood 28, born in Massachusetts
Emmaline 33, born in Wisconsin
E. Arthur 6, born in Iowa
Warner 4, born in Iowa
Frank 2, born in Iowa”
“R. Linwood Gowen.” believed to be a descendant of Linwood Gowen, was superintendent of schools in Sidney, Iowa about 1960.
DECATUR COUNTY, IOWA
James Goen, a railroad brakeman, was killed in July 1887 in a
Railroad collision, according to a news article in the “Deca-tur County Journal” in its July 27, 1887 edition:
“Last week the community was made sorrowful by hearing of the railroad collision in which James Goen lost his life. His half brother, Mr. Glaze, was conductor on one of the trains and James Goen was brakeman on the other.
Thinking that he might save the life of his brother on the other train, he stuck to his own train when every one else jumped off. In the collision one leg was crushed, the other broken in two places, while he sustained other injuries. He was taken home and lived about six hours.
As soon as possible, his friends brought his remains to Leon to be buried beside his father. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church and were conducted by his mother’s pastor, the Rev. W. C. CORT, of the Presbyterian Church, assisted by the pastors of the other churches. The house was crowded with sympathizing friends and many could not get in.
The pall bearers were six young men, who had been his asso-ciates. The Leon Band, also made up mainly of his young friends, playing appropriate melodies, preceded the hearse to the cemetery.
Thus, at the age of twenty-two, James Goen was taken from this world with but a short warning. He fell in the strength of his young manhood, when the future seemed bright and pleas-ant. One more warning voice speaks to us from the grave. It says prepare to meet thy God in peace, for you know not the day nor the hour when your summons will also come.
W.C.C.”
The article was copied from the “Decatur County Journal” and provided to the Foundation by Nancee McMurtrey Seifert.
James Goen was born in 1868, died July 19, 1887 in Leon, and was buried in Leon Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 54.
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James Goen, a Mexican War veteran, was buried in Decatur County, according to the June 2, 1892 edition of “Decatur County Journal.”
James Goin died October 7, 1881 at the age of 56 in Leon and was buried in Leon Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 54. He was survived by his wife, Ellen Goen, who lived from 1834 to 1916.
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Isaac P. Goin was listed as the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Decatur County, Enumeration District 55, page 9, Long Creek Township:
“Goin, Isaac P. 40, born in Tennessee
Elzira 39, born in Kentucky
Sterling P. 14, born in Iowa
Arbell 12, born in Iowa, daughter
William H. 12, born in Iowa
Eva 8, born in Iowa
Charles J. 7, born in Iowa
Lillian N. 6, born in Iowa
John A. 4, born in Iowa”
John Allen Goin, white, regarded as a son of Isaac P. Goin, was registered for the draft of World War I in Lewis County, Idaho. John Allen Goin was born May 27, 1876, according to the registration.
Thomas Goin was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Decatur County, Enumeration District 55, page 10, Long Creek Township:
“Goin, Thomas 42, born in Tennessee
Mary A. 30, born in Ohio
Byron P. 10, born in Iowa
Bertie L. 9, born in Iowa
Ollie 3, born in Iowa”
John A. Goin, perhaps the father of the two householders above was also enumerated in the 1880 census of Decatur County, Enumeration District 55, page 10, Long Creek Township:
“Goin, John A. 65, born in TN
Elmira 30, born in TN wife
Hester A. 5, born in TN, step-daughter
Charles W. 3/12, born in IA, son
William P. 17, born in MO, nephew”
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T. L. Goin was born in 1839, died August 22, 1908 in Richland, and was buried in Wheelis Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 54.
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Melvin Goins joined A. T. Hubbard, J. W. Hubbard, Charles Smallwood and John Osborne in going “to Des Moines Monday to take in the state fair sights,”according to the “Decatur County Journal” of September 2, 1909.
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J. N. Machlan wrote a column in the May 9, 1907 edition of the “Decatur County Journal” in which he mentioned “Mr. Goins” and “Mr. Hughes” who were freighters who used wag-ons to haul goods for the merchants of Leon, Iowa:
“By this time Osceola, Iowa had a railroad. The Leon merchants had their goods shipped to Osceola and hired them hauled in wagons across the country. En-gaged in the hauling of goods was a Mr. Hughes and Mr. Goins and others, all of whom were residents of Leon. One day Mr. Hughes was engaged in hauling shingles. One day while enroute for Leon with a load of shingles his horses became frightened and ran away, scattering shingles along the high-way for some dis-tance. Mr. Hughes received the name ‘shingle sower.’”
DELAWARE COUNTY, IOWA
Andrew A. Goen died in Mancester and was buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 49.
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John J. Goen was born in 1866, died in 1933 in Manchester, and was buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 49.
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
David Gowan was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Dubuque County, Enumeration District 179, page 5, Iowa Township.
The family was recorded as:
“Gowan, David 56, born in Ireland
Elizabeth 45, born in Canada
Sarah 20, born in Iowa
Robert 19, born in Iowa
Mary J. 17, born in Iowa
James 15, born in Iowa
William 14, born in Iowa
David 12, born in Iowa
Elizabeth 8, born in Iowa
John W. 7, born in Iowa
Margaret 5, born in Iowa”
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James Gowan was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Dubuque County, page 49.
EMMET COUNTY, IOWA
A Gowan individual died and was buried in the Armstrong Cemetery in Armstrong in Block 2, Lot 49 G A R marker, according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 305.
FREMONT COUNTY, IOWA
Lucy Ann Goins was born July 29, 1840, died October 9, 1882 in Madison, and was buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 38. She was survived by her husband, E. Z. Goins.
GRANT COUNTY, IOWA
Two Gowing infants died in Shenandoah and were buried in Rose Hill Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Three black Gowing infants died in Shenandoah and were buried in Rose Hill Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 305.
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Elizabeth Ann Gowing was born March 29, 1847, died June 5, 1916 in Shenandoah, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 305.
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Herbert Duane Gowing was born in 1909, died in 1910 in Shenandoah and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 306.
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Luella Gowing died in Shanendoah and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 306.
GUTHRIE COUNTY, IOWA
John Goinges was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Guthrie County, Enumeration District 79, page 6, Penn Township, living on Freemont Street in Stuart, Iowa:
“Goinges, John 32, born in Indiana
Annie 27, born in Wisconsin
Myrtle 5, born in Iowa
Ella P. 3, born in Iowa
John 1, born in Iowa”
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Edward Gowan died in Guthrie according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Alice E. McGowan was born December 7, 1905. She was married June 29, 1934 to Alton Holmes Decker who was born June 3, 1913 in Bear Grove township to Albert Henry Decker of Stuart, Iowa. She died September 22, 1978.
HENRY COUNTY, IOWA
Henry County was organized in 1836 from land formerly designated as Wisconsin Territory.
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Galen & Goan, Abstractors were mentioned in a newspaper article in the February 5, 1896 edition of “Mt. Pleasant Weekly News.” They were also shown as a law firm as well.
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A female Goens child was born to Charlie and Ella Lamb Goens July 31, 1888 in Henry County according to “Indiana Birth Records Index, 1880-1920,” book CSS-2, page 133.
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James M. Gowan was listed as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Henry County, page 195. The person transcribing the census record reported that the entry was faded and difficult to read and did not itemized the household enumerations. Since the counties were near each other it is possible that the James M. Gowan who was enumerated in the 1840 census of Muscatine County, Iowa was the above.
Adjoining was a household listed as “McGowan.” The head of the household was not given.
These two families were the only ones of interest to Gowen chroniclers who appeared in the 1840 census of Henry County.
Nearby, also on page 195 was the household of David A. Couch, “white male, 20-30” living alone.
IDA COUNTY, IOWA
Isaak N. Goin was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Ida County, Enumeration District 138, page 20, Maple Township:
“Goin, Isaak N. 29, born in Kentucky
Anny 24, born in Iowa
Susan 6, born in Iowa
Ida 4, born in Iowa
Isaak 1, born in Iowa
Susan 53, born in Virginia, mother”
One boarder was included in the household, according to the enumeration.
IOWA COUNTY, IOWA
John Goings, a Virginian, was born about 1780. He lived for a time about 1820 in Ohio. “John Goings” was enumerated in the 1830 census of Washington County, Indiana, page 191 as the head of a household:
“Goings, John white male 50-60
white female 30-40
white male 20-30
white male 15-20
white female 10-15
white male 10-15
white female 5-10
white male 5-10
white female 0-5”
He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Iowa County, Iowa, Washington township:
“Goings, John 70, born in VA, farmer
Catherine 50, wife, born in VA
George 30, son, born in OH
Susan 22, daughter-in-law,
Nancy 10/12, born in IA”
John Goings filed for bankruptcy about 1851, signing his declaration with an “X”, according to Ronald S. Goings, a great-great-grandson of Clifton Forge, Virginia in a message dated February 4, 1999. John Goings wrote his will in March 1853 and named his son, George W. Goings as his heir.
Children born to John Goings include:
George W. Goings born about 1820
George W. Goings, son of John Goings, was born about 1820 in Ohio. His birth date is recorded on his tombstone as December 25, 1818. “George W. Goings” was married to “Susannah Woods” in Warren County, Indiana November 19, 1846, according to “Warren County, Indiana Marriages, 1841-1849.” Elizabeth Goings, Joseph Goings and Nancy Ann Goings were also married in Warren County during that decade.
Elizabeth Goings was married to John Jordan June 15, 1846, according to “Warren County, Indiana Marriages, 1841-1849.” Joseph Goings was married May 30, 1844 to Sarah Jane Watts in Warren County. Children born to Joseph Goings and Sarah Jane Watts Goings are unknown. “Joseph Goings” was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1860 census of Iowa County, Iowa. Nancy Ann Goings was married February 2, 1843 to James M. Gilbert in Warren County.
George W. Goings was enumerated as a 30-year-old married man in the household of his father in the 1850 census. In August 1859, “Susannah Goings” named George W. Goings as her heir in her will. Susan Goings died later that year. George W. Goings was remarried about 1860, wife’s name Mary Jane.
He reappeared as the head of a household in the 1870 census of Iowa County:
“Goings, George 51, born in OH
Mary Jane 35, wife
Nancy 21, born in IA
Barbara 16, born in IA
Amanda 11, born in IA
George 9, born in IA
Ida Mae 7, born in IA
Nettie 1, born in IA
George Goings was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Iowa County, Enumeration District 200, page 18, Washington Township:
Goings, George 61, born in Ohio
Mary J. 45, born in Ohio
George 19, born in Iowa
Ida May 16, born in Iowa
Nettie 10, born in Iowa
John 7, born in Iowa
Anne 3, born in Iowa”
Mary Jane Goings died March 10, 1901. George W. Goings died October 21, 1903 in Iowa County and was buried in Titler Cemetery.
Children born to George W. Goings and Susan Goings include:
Nancy Goings born about 1849
Barbara Goings born about 1854
Amanda Goings born about 1859
Children born to George W. Goings and Mary Jane Goings include:
George Goings born about 1860
Ida Mae Goings born about 1862
Nettie Goings born about 1869
John Goings born January 15, 1873
Anne Goings born about 1876
Nancy Goings, daughter of George W. Goings and Susan Goings, was born about 1849 in Iowa. She was enumerated as the age of 10 months of her father’s household. She reappeared at age 21 in the 1870 enumeration of her father’s household.
Barbara Goings, daughter of George W. Goings and Susan Goings, was born about 1854 in Iowa. She appeared as a 16-year-old in the household of her father in the 1870 census of Iowa County.
Amanda Goings, daughter of George W. Goings and Susan Goings, was born about 1859, the year her mother died. She was recorded as an 11-year-old in the 1870 census of her father’s household.
George Goings, son of George W. Goings and Mary Jane Goings was born about 1860. He appeared as a 19-year-old in the 1880 enumeration of his father’s household.
Ida May Goings, daughter of George W. Goings and Mary Jane Goings, was born about 1862 in Iowa County. She was enumerated as a seven-year-old in the 1870 census of her father’s household. She reappeared as a 16-year-old in the 1880 census of Iowa County.
Nettie Goings, daughter of George W. Goings and Mary Jane Goings, was born about 1869. She was recorded as a one-year-old in the 1870 census of her father’s household. She reappeared at age 10 in the 1880 census.
John Goings, son of George W. Goings and Mary Jane Goings, was born January 15, 1873 in Iowa County, according to Ronald S. Goings, his great-grandson. He was married February 13, 1895 to Nellie Dorman who was born July 20, 1877 to Reuban Dorman and Sidney Hessey Dorman.
John Goings died of typhoid fever December 21, 1897. Nellie Dorman Goings survived him for 75 years and died October 27, 1972 at age 95. She was buried at Koszta, Iowa.
To sons were born to John Goings and Nellie Dorman Goings:
Randall Freeman Goings born February 27, 1896
John Wesley Goings born in 1898
Randall Freeman Goings, son of John Goings and Nellie Dorman Goings, was born February 27, 1896, according to Ronald Steven Goings, his grandson. He was less than two years old when his father died and was only seven when his grandfather died. Randall Freeman Goings served as a soldier in World War I. While he was away in service, his brother John Wesley Goings cut some timber on the family land and retained the proceeds. The brothers were estranged ever afterward.
Randall Freeman Goings removed to Nashua, Iowa and had no further contact with his family. He became a farmer. He was married May 25, 1918 to Delores Elizabeth Peterson who was born in Iowa October 15, 1884 to Mathias Peterson and Anna Catrina Smith Peterson. Both of her parents were born in Denmark as well as most of her siblings.
Randall Freeman Goings died April 12, 1977, and Delores Elizabeth Peterson Goings died October 4, 1981.
Children born to them include:
Paul Edward Goings born March 21, 1920
Lewis Burdette Goings born November 24, 1921
Donald Dorman Goings born June 18, 1923
Paul Edward Goings, son of Randall Freeman Goings and Delores Elizabeth Peterson Goings, was born March 21, 1920. He was married about 1941 to Ardith Oleson who was born October 27, 1922.
Children born to Paul Edward Goings and Ardith Oleson Goings include:
Katherine Goings born April 9, 1942
Carl Randall Goings born August 9, 1944
Kenneth Paul Goings born November 28, 1945
Lewis Burdette Goings, son of Randall Freeman Goings and Delores Elizabeth Peterson Goings, was born November 24, 1921. He was married about 1946 to Juanita Burnett Jensen who was born June 19, 1927 to Fred Harold Jensen and Nellie Joanna Lovering Jensen. Lewis Burdette Goings was a farmer until he was incapacitated in an accident in November 1986. He died January 11, 1997.
Children born to Lewis Burdette Goings and Juanita Burnett Jensen Goings include:
Richard Lewis Goings born October 4, 1947
Ronald Steven Goings born October 20, 1951
David Allen Goings born August 1, 1954
Lewine Vanet Goings born September 24, 1960
Richard Lewis Goings, son of Lewis Burdette Goings and Juanita Burnett Jensen Goings, was born October 4, 1947. He was married November 24, 1968 to Barbara Grace Donelson.
Children born to Richard Lewis Goings and Barbara Grace Donelson Goings include:
Julie Christine Goings born March 31, 1969
John David Goings born July 9, 1973
Ronald Steven Goings, son of Lewis Burdette Goings and Juanita Burnett Jensen Goings, was born October 20, 1951. He was married September 3, 1983 to Susan Faye Simmons at Windy Cove Church in Bath County, Virginia.
Children born to Ronald Steven Goings and Susan Faye Simmons include:
Rachel Elaine Goings born May 7, 1984
Joseph Phillip Goings born October 12, 1985
Samuel Nathan Goings born July 24, 1987
Peter Andrew Goings born July 22, 1989
David Allen Goings, son of Lewis Burdette Goings and Juanita Burnett Jensen Goings, was born August 1, 1954. He was married November 28, 1975 to Jean Litterer.
Children born to David Allen Goings and Jean Litterer Goings include:
Kyle Aaron Goings born May 1, 1983
Tyler Richard Goings born May 26, 1985
Lewine Vanet Goings, daughter of Lewis Burdette Goings and Juanita Burnett Jensen Goings, was born September 24, 1960. She was married July 8, 1993 to Wayne Boucher.
Children born to them include:
Tillen Juanita Jean Boucher born March 29, 1989
David Lewis Boucher born August 14, 1992
Donald Dorman Goings, son of Randall Freeman Goings and Delores Elizabeth Peterson Goings, was born June 18, 1923. He was married about 1946, wife’s name Lenora. They lived in Derby, Kansas.
Children born to them include:
Kenneth Paul Goings born about 1956
William Goings born about 1960
Children adopted by Donald Dorman Goings and Lenora Goings include:
Harold Goings born about 1954
Anne Goings, daughter of George W. Goings and Mary Jane Goings, was born about 1877 in Iowa County. She appeared as a three-year-old in the 1880 census of her father’s household.
JASPER COUNTY, IOWA
Missenda Ellen Gowan was married about 1850 to Noah Oldfield. In 1875 they lived at Reasoner, Iowa. Children born to them include:
Nancy Ellen Oldfield born December 27, 1855
Nancy Ellen Oldfield, daughter of Noah Oldfield and Missenda Ellen Gowan Oldfield, was born December 27, 1855. She was married July 1, 1875 to Charles Finley Bean who was born May 28, 1852 in Jefferson, Ohio. She died October 4, 1882.
Abby Nay Bean born in July 1877
Cora Belle Bean born August 24, 1879
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IOWA
William H. Goine was married February 22, 1864 to Mary E. Brogan, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 10, page 234. Children born to William H. Goine and Mary E. Brogan Goine are unknown.
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William Goines was married June 10, 1866 to Catherine Steinberger, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 11, page 98. Of William Goines and Catherine Steinberger Goines nothing more is known.
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William Goines was married October 1, 1871 to Alice Joyce, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 12, page 404. Of William Goines and Alice Joyce Goines nothing more is known.
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Absalom Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Jefferson County, Enumeration District 84, page 11, Liberty Township:
“Goings, Absalom 35, born in Tennessee
Margaret 44, born in Virginia
Minerva C. 13, born in Indiana
William 10, born in Indiana
Doctor 7, born in Indiana
John A. 4, born in Indiana”
It is apparent that the family of Absalom Goings lived in Indiana from 1867 through 1876.
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Burton M. Goings, possibly related to Absalom Goings, headed a household also enumerated in the 1880 census of Jefferson County, Enumeration District 84, page 11, Liberty Township:
“Goings, Burton M. 38, born in Tennessee
Mary A. 22, born in Tennessee
George W. 8, born in Tennessee
Samuel T. 3, born in Virginia
William H. 1, born in Tennessee”
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Clara Goins was married April 25, 1883 to John Clark, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 16, page 88.
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Frank Goins was married March 27, 1898 to Christie A. Smith, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 18, page 342. Of Frank Goins and Christie A. Smith Goins nothing more is known.
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Robert Goins was married to Clara Coons October 25, 1888, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 16, page 151. Nothing more is known of Robert Goins and Clara Coons Goins.
William Goins was married to Emma Coon February 4, 1890, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 16, page 356. Children born to William Goins and Emma Coon Goins are unknown.
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William Goins was married to Adelaide Joyce October 6, 1868, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 12, page 9. Children born to William Goins and Adelaide Joyce Goins are unknown.
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Anna Bell Gowan was born in 1859, died February 26, 1863 in Des Moines, and was buried in Fell Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Elizabeth Gowan was born in 1808, died February 16, 1889 in Round Prairie, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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George Gowan was born in 1833, died June 14, 1877 in Round Prairie, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Jonathan Gowan was born in 1835, died November 24, 1888 in Round Prairie, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Malinda Gowan was married June 12, 1854 to Allen Melton, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 8, page 248.
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Samuel Gowan was born in 1806, died December 31, 1875 in Round Prairie, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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William Gowan was married September 4, 1876 to Indiana Layton, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 13, page 388. Children born to William Gowan and Indiana Layton Gowan are unknown.
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Gowan’s Saloon was mentioned in the January 8, 1880 edition of the “Fairfield Tribune:”
“A woman of this town who has been under Sheriff Hughes’ care at the jail, made her escape last Sunday night and has thus far eluded capture. She was arrested in Gowan’s saloon several weeks ago.”
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Lewis S. Gowens was married November 5, 1860 to Anna Wadle, according to Jefferson County Marriage Book 9, page 657. Children born to Lewis S. Gowens and Anna Wadle Gowens are unknown.
JONES COUNTY, IOWA
A. Gowing died April 23, 1859 at the age of 49 in Clay, and was buried in North Mineral Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 70.
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Alphronso Gowing was enumerated as the head of household in the 1850 census of Jones County, Clay township, page 218.
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Arvilea Gowing died July 26, 1861 at the age of 18 in Clay, and was buried in North Mineral Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 70.
LEE COUNTY, IOWA
Elisha Goins was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Lee County, Enumeration District 22, page 6, Jackson Township. The family was residing on Franklin Street in Keokuk, Iowa:
“Goins, Elisha 44, born in Indiana
Jane 37, born in Indiana
Lena 13, born in Iowa
Charles 6, born in Iowa
Carrie 4, born in Iowa
Bertha 3, born in Iowa”
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Edward Goins was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Lee County, Enumeration District 4, page 15, Denmark Township:
“Goins, Edward 37, born in Ohio
Johana 30, born in Prussia
Mary 10, born in Iowa
Hanna 6, born in Iowa”
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Martin Gowing was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Lee County, page 401.
LINN COUNTY, IOWA
Alexander Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Linn County, Enumeration District 277, page 20, Washington Township:
“Goings, Alexander 25, born in Iowa
Letty 21, born in Illinois
Bertha 3, born in Iowa
Arthur 1, born in Iowa”
Two other persons were enumerated in the household.
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Lysle Goings died in Washington and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 159.
LUCAS COUNTY, IOWA
John H. Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Lucas County, Enumeration District 104, page 6, White Breast Township, Chariton, Iowa:
“Gowen, John H. 59, born in New Hampshire
Annie E. 46, born in Illinois
Nellie E. 7, born in Missouri”
Three boarders and one servant completed the household.
MADISON COUNTY, IOWA
Nora L. Goen was born to Thomas and Minnie Bannon Goen August 30, 1910 in Madison County according to “Indiana Birth Records Index, 1880-1920,” book ICH-6, page 60.
Robert W. Goen was born to Thomas and Minnie Bannon Goen January 13, 1920 in Madison County according to “Indiana Birth Records Index, 1880-1920,” book ICH-8, page 80.
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A. S. Gowin was born in 1824, died in 1899 in Madison, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.” He was survived by his wife, Eliza H. Gowin.
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Allen Gowin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Madison County, Enumeration District 111, page 28, Crawford Township. The family living in Patterson, Iowa, was recorded as:
“Gowin, Allen 56, born in Indiana
Eliza J. 51, born in Indiana
Hattie E. 15, born in Indiana
Clinginouth, Sarah 22, born in Indiana, daughter
Charles 3, born in Iowa, grandson”
Apparently Sarah Gowin was married about 1876.
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Clara J. Gowin was born in 1865, died November 15, 1907 in Madison, and was buried in Eariview Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.” He was survived by his wife, Jesse Gowin.
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Elizabeth Gowin died January 12, 1889 at the age of 60 in Madison County and was buried in Fairview Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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John Gowin was born in 1837, died May 21, 1888 in Winterset, and was buried in Winterset Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 59A. He was survived by his wife, Mary A. Gowin.
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John Gowin was elected sexton of the cemetery at Winterset, Iowa on when “the new City Government was organized on last Monday night”, according to the March 19, 1885 edition of “The Winterset Madisonian.”
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Mary A. Gowin died October 16, 1875 at the age of 32 in Winterset and was buried in the Winterset Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 59A. She was survived by her husband, John Gowin.
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Nancy Gowin was born in 1814, died in 1895 in Madison, and was buried in the Fairview Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 59A.
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William Gowin was serving as a constable in Madison town-ship in 1879, according to “History of Madison County, Iowa.”
MARSHALL COUNTY, IOWA
W. J. Gowen died at the age of 28 and was buried in Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Marshall County according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Terry Gowing, born in Tennessee in 1806, was married about 1840 to Sarah Tucker who was born December 4, 1809, ac-cording to Frances Pinney, family researcher of Philomath, Oregon. They were residents of Indiana in 1844 when a son was born. They removed about 1852 to Marshall County, Iowa. He built the first house in Albion township in 1853, according to “The History of Marshall County, Iowa.” He was a school trustee there. In 1860 he was enumerated there in Iowa township.
In 1870 he was enumerated in the census of Lawrence County, Missouri in Vinyard township, page 569. Living in his household was Ida Pike, “age 9, born in Iowa.” Sarah Tucker Gowing died there April 26, 1868. Terry Gowing died there August 20, 1873 and was buried in Avilla Cemetery.
Children born to them include:
Isaac Gowing born April 4, 1844
Lindsay Gowing born about 1850
Sarah Gowing born about 1851
Elizabeth Gowing born about 1852
Isaac Gowing, son of Terry Gowing and Sarah Tucker Gow-ing, was born April 4, 1844 in Indiana. He was brought to Marshall County, Iowa by his parents about 1852. He was married there February 23, 1864 to Mary Ellen Arney, daugh-ter of John Henry Arney and Polly Arney. She was born May 14, 1847 in Iowa. In 1866 they continued in Marshall County.
Isaac Gowing died March 12, 1903 in Jasper County, Mis-souri, and Mary Ellen Arney Gowing died there January 22, 1906. They were buried in Carterville Cemetery.
Children born to Isaac Gowing and Mary Ellen Arney Gowing include:
Prince M. Gowing born in 1865
Luanthy Jane Gowing born May 21, 1866
Terry E. Gowing born in 1868
Belfris M. Gowing born in June 1870
Prince M. Gowing, son of Isaac Gowing and Mary Ellen Ar-ney Gowing, was born in 1865 in Marshall County, Iowa.
Luanthy Jane Gowing, daughter of Isaac Gowing and Mary Ellen Arney Gowing, was born May 21, 1866 in Marshall County. She was married December 30, 1888 to George W. Duncan. He was born in Jasper County, Missouri to Moses Duncan, Jr. and Mary Ann Riley Duncan.
Luanthy Jane Gowing Duncan died January 31, 1937 in Baxter Springs, Kansas and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Galena, Kansas. George W. Duncan died there March 6, 1941 and was buried beside his wife.
Children born to George W. Duncan and Luanthy Jane Gowing Duncan include:
Laverda Duncan born June 4, 1909
Laverda Duncan, daughter of George W. Duncan and Luanthy Jane Gowing Duncan, was born June 4, 1909 in Lawrence County, Missouri. She was married April 6, 1925 to Elmer B. Walker. He was born March 10, 1907 in Carroll County, Ar-kansas to Luther W. Walker and Betty Jane May Walker.
Laverda Duncan Walker died January 16, 1936 in Baxter Springs, Kansas and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery in Galena, Kansas. Elmer B. Walker died October 7, 1963 in Carroll County, Arkansas and was buried in Gobbler Cemetery.
Children born to them include:
Jack Walker Pinney born September 19, 1926
Jack Walker Pinney, son of Elmer B. Walker and Laverda Duncan Walker, was born September 19, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was married January 22, 1949, wife’s name, Frances E.
Terry E. Gowing, son of Isaac Gowing and Mary Ellen Arney Gowing, was born in 1868 in Marshall County, Iowa.
Belfris M. Gowing, daughter of Isaac Gowing and Mary Ellen Arney Gowing, was born in June 1870 in Lawrence County, Missouri.
Lindsay Gowing, son of Terry Gowing and Sarah Tucker Gowing, was born about 1850 in Indiana.
Sarah Gowing, daughter of Terry Gowing and Sarah Tucker Gowing, was born about 1851 in Indiana.
Elizabeth Gowing, daughter of Terry Gowing and Sarah Tucker Gowing, was born about 1852 in Indiana.
MILLS COUNTY, IOWA
George J. Gowens died October 19, 1880 at the age of 39 in Oak and was buried at Turner Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 41.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, IOWA
T. P. Gowan and his wife Clara B. Hickman Gowan lived in Montgomery County about 1910, according to “History of Linn County, Iowa.”
MUSCATINE COUNTY, IOWA
James M. Gowan was listed as the head of a household in the 1840 census of Muscatine County. This individual is possibly the James M. Gowan who was enumerated in the 1840 census of nearby Henry County, Iowa.
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Sarah F. Gowan was married April 21, 1881 to George W. Stemm, according to Muscatine County marriage records.
O’BRIEN COUNTY, IOWA
J. S. Gowan was born January 27, 1797, died January 21, 1883 in Calumet, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Mary Gowan was born in 1789, died December 16, 1880 in Calumet, and was buried in Liberty Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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M. A. Gowen died in O’Brien County and was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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Stella J. Gowen was born July 4, 1859, died December 28, 1914, and was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley, O’Brien County according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
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James J. Guyon was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of O’Brien County, Enumeration District 159, page 7, Liberty Township:
“Guyon, James J. 30, born in New York
Edith R. 27, born in New York
Rebecca R. 8, born in New York
Theodore J. 4, born in New York”
Apparently James J. Guyon emigrated to Iowa after 1876.
PALO ALTO COUNTY, IOWA
Alexander Gowans was born September 6, 1857, died November 14, 1934 in Emmetsburg, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 26.
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Jean Miurhead Gowans died February 4, 1890 at the age of 67 and was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 26.
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Keith Gowans was born August 3, 1894, died August 11, 1925 in Emmetsburg, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 26. He was survived by his wife, Hazel Potter Gowans.
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William Gowans was born in 1854, died February 5, 1893, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 26.
POLK COUNTY, IOWA
Doris Louise Goings died of cancer May 14, 1993, according to her obituary in the May 15, 1993 edition of the “Des Moines Register:”
“Doris Louise Goings, 47, of Norwalk, Iowa died of cancer Thursday at home. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Cumming, Iowa. Burial will be in Norwalk Cemetery. Mrs. Goings, a clerical worker for Holmes Oldsmobile, was born in Anamosa, Iowa and lived in Bettendorf, Iowa for 16 years until moving to Norwalk in 1986.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Goins; two sons, Bryan Going and Michael Gooing, both of Norwalk; a daughter, Renee Goings Worden of Urbandale; her parents, Coy and Doris Kelley of Stanwood; two sisters, Coyleen Striegel of Cedar Rapids and Debbie Gravert of Stanwood; a half sister, Wyvonne Blackburn of Garland, Texas; a half brother, Coy Kelley Jr. of Spearman, Texas and four grandchildren.”
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Berry W. Goins was born in 1874, died October 7, 1922 in Des Moines, and was buried in Glendale Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 203.
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Mrs. Lucy Mae Goins was born about 1903 and died February 19, 1992 in Junction City, Kansas, according to her obituary in the February 20, 1992 edition of “The Des Moines Register:”
“Lucy Mae Goins, 89, of Junction City, Kansas died of heart and lung ailments Monday at Valley View Professional Care Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Highland Cemetery in Junction City.
Mrs. Goins was a lifelong Des Moines resident until moving to Kansas in 1976. She was a retired self-employed seamstress. Surviving are two sons, Jack Barron of Milford, Kansas and Larry Goins of Key West, Florida and five grandchildren.”
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Arthur M. Gowan was born about 1911 and moved to Ames, Iowa in 1940. He died July 18, 1991, according to his obituary in the “Des Moines Register” of July 19, 1991:
“Arthur M. Gowan, 80, of Ames died Wednesday at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines of head injuries suffered in a fall. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. today at Adams Funeral Home, with burial of the cremains in Iowa State University Cemetery.
Mr. Gowan was born in Cleghorn and moved to Ames in 1940. He retired after 40 years as dean of admissions and records at Iowa State University. He was a past officer in the Kiwanis Club and had been a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Gowan; two daughters, Barbara Gowan Watkins of Lawrence, Kan., and Sandra Gowan Kirk of Topeka, Kansas; a brother, Alfred Gowan of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.”
Mrs. Marjorie L. Gowan, widow of Arthur M. Gowan died October 15, 1994, according to her obituary in the October 16, 1994 edition of “The Des Moines Register:”
“Marjorie L. Gowan, 83, of Ames died of a heart ailment Saturday at Northcrest Health Care Center there. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Ames, of which she was a member. Burial will be at Iowa State University Cemetery there.
Mrs. Gowan, a homemaker, was born in Allerton and had lived in Ames since 1940. She served on the Ames Girl Scout Council and was a member of ISU Faculty Women’s Club, Mary Greeley Medical Center Auxiliary and Northern Iowa Alumni Association. She was a state tennis champion in 1924.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Gowan Watkins of Lawrence, Kansas and Sandra Gowan Kirk of Columbia, Missouri and four grandchildren.”
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Howard E. “Sarge” Gowin was born in Des Moines about 1916. He died April 15, 1994, according to his obituary in the “Des Moines Register” in its April 16 edition.
“Howard E. “Sarge” Gowin, 78, of Montezuma, Iowa died of a heart ailment Thursday at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Christ The King Catholic Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Gowin was born in Des Moines, where he lived most of his life before moving to Montezuma in 1976. He was retired from the Iowa Department of Health and was an Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Hilda Gowin; three sons, Gary Gowin of Newton, Iowa, Michael Gowin of Rochester, Minnesota and Donald Gowin of Silver Lake, Kansas; a sister, Helen Gowin Stagner of Newton; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.”
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Kenneth J. Gowin was born in Pitzer, Iowa in 1915 and died in Des Moines September 19, 1992, according to his obituary in the “The Des Moines Register” in its September 20 edition.
“Kenneth J. Gowin, 77, of Adel died of a heart ailment Friday at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Adel United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be at Oakdale Cemetery in Adel.
Mr. Gowin was born in Pitzer and had lived in Adel most of his life. He was a retired plumber and owner of Gowin Hardware Store in Adel, and was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. His wife, Marguerite Gowin, survives.”
RINGGOLD COUNTY, IOWA
Dorinda Goins died February 21, 1903 at the age of 22 and was buried in Middle Fork Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 36.
SAC COUNTY, IOWA
SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA
William Goin was born in Kentucky in 1840 and lived at Cedar Bluff, Kentucky. He enlisted August 15, 1862 in Company I, Thirty-Fourth Iowa Infantry Regiment, U.S.A, according to “Roster of Iowa Soldiers in the Civil War,” Volume 5. He was mustered out August 10, 1865 at Davenport, Iowa.
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Gary Goings and his wife, Doris L. Kelley Goings lived in Bettendorf, Iowa from 1970 to 1986. She died of cancer May 14, 1993 at Norwalk, Iowa where she was employed as a clerical worker at Holmes Oldsmobile Co. Her funeral services were held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Cummings, Iowa, and she was buried in Norwalk Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Rene Goings Worden, Urbandale, Iowa; sons, Bryan Goings and Michael Goings, Norwalk and her parents Coy Kelley and Doris Kelley of Stanwood, Iowa.
TAYLOR COUNTY, IOWA
Gilford Gowing was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Taylor County, Enumeration District 215, page 5, Grant Township:
“Gowing, Gilford 29, born in Iowa
Elizabeth 30, born in Indiana
William Martin 10, born in Iowa
Cora Belle 5, born in Iowa
Maggie Jane 4, born in Iowa
Charles B. 2, born in Iowa
[unnamed] 3/12, born in Iowa, son”
Gilford Gowing was married to Elizabeth A. Beggs August 19, 1869 in Taylor County according to “Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900.” Nothing more is known of Gilford Gowing and Elizabeth A. Beggs Gowing.
VAN BUREN COUNTY, IOWA
John Goin was born in 1811, died November 24, 1865 in Stockport, and was buried in Spencer Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 95.
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Talbot Goin died in Stockport and was buried in Spencer Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 95.
WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA
Isaac E. Goen died September 1, 1874 in Blakesburg and was buried in Blakesburg Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 80.
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Rebecca Goen died in 1868 at the age of 24 in Blakesburg and was buried in Blakesburg Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 80.
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Samuel Goen was born in 1815, died December 24, 1881 in Blakesburg, and was buried in Blakesburg Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records,” page 80.
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Matilda Gowan died April 20, 1865 at the age of 16 in Blakesburg and was buried in the Blakesburg Cemetery according to “Iowa Cemetery Records.”
Goyen Family Tree 