MISSOURI

ANDREWS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Leslie Lee Goins and Maggie Mae Goins were buried in Ca-ples Cemetery, Amazonia, Missouri. He was born in 1883 and died in 1959, and she was born in 1883 and died in 1967, ac-cording to their headstone. The stone was photographed by Sandy Nehrling of Bolingbrook, Illinois.
AUDRAIN COUNTY, MISSOURI

J. A. Goings was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Audrain County, Household 123-123:

“Goings, J. A. 35, born in IL, mother born in NC,
white male
F. D. 28, born in MO, father born in OH
mother born in OH, white
female”
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William Goings was enumerated in the 1880 census of Audrain County, South Salt River Township, June 24, 1880. He was recorded as “age 22, white, single, farmer, born in Missouri, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri.
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James Gowan, age about 40, died December 10, 1909, according to “Audrain County, Missouri Obituaries, 1904-1916.”
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Mrs. M. Gowan, a housekeeper, was born in Ireland. She died in March 1860 and was buried at Saline Township, Audrain County.
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John C. Gowen, a Kentuckian, appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Audrian County, Cusore Township. The household was enumerated June 22, 1880 as:

“Gowen, John C. 49, farmer, born in KY, father born in KY, mother _ born in KY
Martha 45, born in IL, father born in PA, mother born in IL
Mary E. 21, born in IL, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Anna J. 14, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Sylvester 11, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Joseph T. 9, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Alice 7, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Sallie 5, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL
Susan 2, born in MO, father born in KY, mother born in IL”

John C. Gowen and Martha Gowen were apparently married in Illinois about 1858, lived there through 1859 and moved to Missouri prior to 1866. “John C. Gowan,” age about 74, died January 22, 1906, according to “Audrian County, Missouri Obituaries, 1904-1916.”
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John W. Gowen, a farmer, was married to S. A. Faddis Gowen in Audrain County. Children born to John W. Gowen and S. A. Faddis Gowen include Lena May Gowen, the second child, born October 15, 1883. The physician attending was J. B. Scholl, M.D., of Youngs Creek. John was 28 and S. A. was 24 when Lena Gowen was born, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records,” roll number C414.
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Mrs. Mary Ellen Gowin Pendleton died in Hereford, Missouri in 1940 and was buried in Mexico, Missouri. She was the widow of James William Pendleton, according to Katy Huxford, a great-granddaughter.

BARRY COUNTY MISSOURI

Absalom Goins and his wife, Margaret Babbs Goins homesteaded 40 acres and built a log cabin on it in March 1886, according to Dan Saults writing in “The Ozarks Mountaineer.”

“Absalom built the cabin with the help of his brothers from surrounding white oaks; logs, shingles and boards were fashioned by hand with broad axes, drawing knives and other hand tools. There was one room up and one room down; here Absalom and Margaret raised three daughters while gradually adding outbuildings including a spring house, barn and smokehouse. They raised cows, hogs, chickens, mules, sheep and geese; grew apples and cherries, and packed wild fruits; drove their mare and buggy to shop in Seligman on festive occasions.

There was a rail fence around the buildings, reported Daisy Goins Parker, the first daughter. She said the family made feather beds from the geese, and the three girls slept upstairs on those beds. There were shelves for each child; they hung clothes from the ceiling and stored trunks under the eaves.”
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Burrell Gowen married Sarah Trulove on January 11, 1872, according to Barry County marriage records.
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Martha R. Gowan married John B. Arnold on April 1, 1859 according to Barry County marriage records.
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James Austin Gowen and his wife, Lucy Maddox Gowen, both natives of Missouri, lived in Ridgeley and St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a freightwagon driver who made the trip to California goldfields in 1849.

Children born to James Austin Gowen and Lucy Maddox Gowen include:

James Austin Gowen, Jr. born December 9, 1854

James Austin Gowen, Jr, son of James Austin Gowen and Lucy Maddox Gowen, was born at Ridgely, Missouri December 9, 1854. He attended school at St. Joseph, Missouri. He was married about 1878, probably in Nebraska to Anna Marie Brestel, second child of Hans Christian Brestel and Eva Rosina Wahl Brestel, according to the research of Mary Louise Gerkin. Anna Marie Brestel was born in Wisconsin September 17, 1861. Hans Christian Brestel was born June 18, 1837 in Baden, Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1855. He was married November 3, 1857 in Barton, Wisconsin to Eva Rosina Wahl who was born October 27, 1841 in Wurttemburg, Germany. She emigrated in 1854. They moved to Nebrasaka and lived in a mud house. Hans Christian Brestel died May 14, 1899 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, and she died there June 27, 1916.

In 1883 James A. Gowan, Jr. appeared as a stonecutter at Oatmanville Quarry, near Austin, Texas. He was on the Capitol Pay Roll there and was probably employed in the re­construction of the state capitol, which had burned November 9, 1881. After completion of the reconstruction May 6, 1888, the couple settled in Ft. Worth, Texas. In the 1889 edition of the Ft. Worth city directory James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen were living at 806 Violet.

On March 19, 1891 James Austin Gowen, Jr. bought a lot in Rosedale Addition, Ft. Worth, from C. R. Field, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 80, page 78. He received a release of vendor’s lein on the property November 15, 1898, ac­cording to Tarrant County Deed Book 141, page 205. James Austin Gowen was listed in the 1898 city directory of Dallas, Texas living in the National Hotel.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. appeared as the head of a household in the 1900 census of Ft. Worth, Texas residing at 366 East Violet Street. The family was recorded in Enumeration Dis­trict 106, page 4 as:

“Gowen, James A. 45, born December 1854 in MO
Anna 37, born on September 1862 in WI”

On February 3, 1903 James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen received a warranty deed from David O. Griggs to a lot in Patillo Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 177, page 374. On August 28, 1903 they sold a portion of a block in Rosedale Addition to James Beasley for $700, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 183, page 233.

In 1904-05 they were living at 1704 May Avenue, Ft. Worth. Their family was composed of three members at that time. On February 8, 1909 they received a warranty deed from J. N. Winters to a lot in Fairmont Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 312, page 202.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen re­ceived a deed from H. R. Zuwer November 29, 1913 to a lot in Oakwood Cemetery for $25, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 372, page 567. Anna Marie Brestel Gowen re­ceived a warranty deed from W. R. McKey November 14, 1917 to a lot in the Stewart Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 528, page 306.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. received a warranty deed from P. H. Memer March 18,1919 to a lot in Lawn Place Addition, ac­cording to Tarrant County Deed Book 559, page 622. James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen gave a warranty deed to R. H. Kirkpartick August 15, 1919 for $1800 to lots 45-46, Block 17, Fairmont Addition, ac­cording to Tarrant County Deed Book 621, page 119.

James Austin Gowen, Jr, George E. Nies and Mrs. F. G. Cole gave an affidavit to the public regarding ownership of land by St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 839, page 566. In the affidavit James Austin Gowen, Jr. stated that “on and prior to March 5, 1889 he was a resident of Ft. Worth”.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. and Anna Marie Brestel Gowen continued to live at 1704 May Avenue until his death January 3, 1927. Anna Brestal Gowen gave an affidavit to the public September 12, 1927 in proof of her heirship in which she stated that no children were born to them, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 996, page 596.

James Austin Gowen, Jr. was listed in “Who’s Who in Texas” page 118, as a master stonecutter and labor leader. From 1904 until 1918 he was employed by John Bardon, a building contractor. In 1920 he worked for J. B. Huffman, contractor. From 1912 until his death he worked for J. G. Henderson.

She gave an endowment to Oakwood Cemetery Association of $120 to “keep the south half of Lot 54, Block 103, Oakwood Cemetery in perpetuity”, on March 28, 1928, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 1012, page 149.
Anna Marie Brestal Gowen and Mrs. J. O. Duckett received a transfer of deed of trust from Ft. Worth Investors Mortgage Company November 30, 1931, to Lot 16, Block 36, Union Depot Addition, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 1158, page 39 and 136.

Anna Marie Brestel Gowen made a contract with Investors Mortgage Company on March 8, 1932. This contract was later involved in litigation which affected real estate in Lamar, Tarrant Lubbock, Hamilton and Taylor counties in Texas. A certificate copy of court procedings of a case tried in the 48th District Court in Tarrant County May 9, 1932 ap­peared in the deed records of the above counties.

Anna Marie Brestel was declared “non compus mentis” February 17, 1938, according to Tarrant County Probate File 13486. She wrote her will September 30, 1938.

Anna Marie Brestel Gowen continued to live at 1704 May Avenue until her death in July 4, 1941. She died leaving an estate of $5,368.90 according to Tarrant County Probate File 14925. Her will named her brothers and sisters as beneficia­ries. Included were William Herman Brestel, Bertha Brestel Hespen, Fred Brestel, Henry Brestel, Herbert Brestel and Frank Brestel.

On April 30, 1943 the estate of Anna Marie Brestel Gowen received an assignment from Investors Mortgage Company to a lot in Ellis Addition, Ft. Worth, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 1566, page 355. The property was sold to Virginia Smith July 19, 1945, according to Tarrant County Deed Book 1726, page 108.
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Christena Gowin married Pleasant M. Frost on September 9, 1869, according to Barry County marriage records.

BATES COUNTY, MISSOURI

Willie Gowan, son of W. T. Gowan and S. A. Gowan, was born in 1887, according to “Cemetery Records of Bates County, Missouri, Volume III.” He died in the same year.

BENTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Mary Lou Hudson-Goans of Claypool, Indiana wrote Decem­ber 20, 1996:

“I am searching for the parents of Jesse Robert Goans, born March 3, 1856 [per bible records], 1860 MO census report; died March 24, 1942, Willow Springs, MO; mc1890 Melissa Jane Arledge [1865-1941]. Death records did not reveal names of parents. According to 1900 Benton Co, MO census, Jesse’s parents were born in TN.”
Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans were the parents of:

Edna Goans born in 1892
Fannie Goans born in 1894
Toney Goans born in 1897
Manuel Goans born in 1898
William H.Goans born in 1904
Paul F. Goans born in 1906

Edna Goans, daughter of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1892 and died in 1895.

Fannie Goans, daughter of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1894. She died in the fol­lowing year.

Toney Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1897. He died in 1968

Manuel Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1898. He died in 1921.

William Henry Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1904. He was married about 1927 to Rosa Buchanan. He died in 1978.

Children born to William Henry Goans and Rosa Buchanan Goans include:

Henry Dean Goans born about 1929
John Wilford Goans born about 1931
Barbara Ella Goans born about 1933
Robert Herchel Goans born about 1936
Wanda Violet Goans born about 1939
Newell Goans born about 1942

Paul Francis Goans, son of Jesse Robert Goans and Melissa Jane Arledge Goans, was born in 1906. He died in 1982.

BUTLER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Grace Goins was married to Clarence Nye Davis in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on September 23, 1911, according to records of the Second Baptist Church there.
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Martha Goins was married February 3, 1912 to Arch McDaniel in Poplar Bluff, according to records of the Second Baptist Church there.
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Julia Ann Gowen was married to Henry Arthur Wisdom. In 1929 they lived at Neelyville, Missouri, near Poplar Bluff.

Children born to Henry Arthur Wisdom and Julia Ann Gowen Wisdom include:

Thelma Maxine Wisdom born July 29, 1929

Thelma Maxine Wisdom, daughter of Henry Arthur Wisdom and Julia Ann Gowen Wisdom, was born at Neelyville July 29, 1929, according to “Claiborne Dandridge West.”
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Louise M. Gowen, a junior student at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas in 1955, showed a home address of 926 Mary, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She reappeared in the 1958 S.M.U. student directory with local residence at 716 Dumont, Richardson, Texas.
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Living in Poplar Bluff in October in 1971, according to the telephone directory, were:

Goin, Orpha 123 South 10th Street
Goins, M. L. 1002 South 11th Street
Goins, Raymond Rt. 2, Braseley
Goins, Mrs. Georgia 1648 West Harper
Goins, Earl Route One, Dudley, MO
Goins, Jane 506 Hazel
Goins, Luther R 324 N. Riverview
Goins, Thelma 2014 Fair
Goins, Viola 729 Vine
Gowan IGA Super Market Highway 53 & Marshall
Gowan, John E. 1030 Ivadene
Gowin, Sarah 2315 Mangold

BOONE COUNTY, MISSOURI

James W. Cook married Margaret L. Goins on January 15, 1857 according to Boone County marriage records.
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William W. Goin appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Boone County, Enumeration District 6, page 6, Bourbon township:
“Goin, William H. 46, born in Missouri
Eliza J. 43, born in Missouri
Emma 20, born in Missouri
Byron 17, born in Missouri
Idelle 13, born in Missouri
Archie 7, born in Missouri
Zepheniah W. 4, born in Missouri”
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Harvy Goin was married December 4, 1856 to Eliza Sweeney, according to Boone County marriage records.
GOIN, HARVY
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Margaret L. Goins was married January 15, 1857 to James W. Cook, according to Boone County marriage records.
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David Goin married Emily Wheatly on February 4, 1853, according to Boone County marriage records.

BUCHANAN COUNTY, MISSOURI

W. E. Goins was a taxpayer at Agency, Missouri in Buchanan County from 1896 through 1900, according to the county tax records.
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James E. Goowin was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Buchanan County, Enumeration District 68, page 4, Marion township:

“Goowin, James E. 35, born in NH
Fannie 25, born in IN
James E. 3, born in IA
Leroy 1, born in MO”
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Carrie Gowen, a laundress was employed in 1919 at Missouri State Hospital No. 2 in St. Joseph, Missouri, according to “Missouri State Offices, Political and Military Records, 1919-1920.”

CALDWELL COUNTY, MISSOURI

Martha Goins of Breckenridge township was married August 2, 1874 to John C. Bennett, also of Breckenridge. Henry Summers, minister of the gospel officiated, according to Caldwell County marriage records, page 69.

CALLAWAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Samuel Henry Gowen was married to Lucy Ann Gilmore in 1877, according to Calloway County marriage records. Children born to Samuel Henry Gowen and Lucy Ann Gilmore Gowen are unknown.
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Ira Claton Gowin was born June 12, 1879 and died in Callaway County August 11, 1950, according to “Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955.”
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Everett Harrison Gowin was born October 16, 1888 and died May 11, 1952, according to “Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955.”
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Mrs. Myrtle Gowin Flowers died September 11, 1931, according to “Callaway County, Missouri Obituaries, 1920-1955.”

CAMPBELL COUNTY, MISSOURI

Charley Goins was a resident of Campbell County in 1920 when he was married to Mrs. Ollie Medley of Gideon, Missouri, according to informtion on their Dunklin County marriage license. Children born to Charley Goins and Ollie Medley Goins are unknown.

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MISSOURI

Cape Girardeau County Marriage Book B, which covers 1839 to 1854, contains no members of the Gowen family [or spelling variations], according to Mrs. Howard W. Woodruff, who published an index to the volume.
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Pvt. James Gowan participated in the Battle of the Sink Hole in 1814 in Cape Girardeau County. In May and June, 1814, a company of mounted rangers was recruited by Peter Craig.

The company was enlisted for one for service on the frontiers of Missouri and Illinois and was attached to Col. William Russell’s regiment.

Officers of the company include:

Peter Craig, captain; Drakeford Grey, first lieutenant; Wilson Able, ensign; John Rodney, Enos Randol, Daniel Harklerood, William Fugate, William Blakeney, sergeants; Abraham Letts, Perry Wheat, Jeremiah Able, William McCarty, Charles Sexton and Thomas Rodney, corporals.

Privates included:

James Atkinson, John Able, Stephen Boyd, Jonathan Brickey, John Brown, Tessant Barkume, James Brown, William Bush, George Bush, Peter Barrado, Francois Baraboe, Thomas Boyce, Burrell Castly, John Cameron, Charles Cardinal, William Crump, John Cooper, Jesse Cochran, Baptiste Cotie, Alexander Cotie, James Gowan, Hung Dowlin, Elias Davis, Ludwell Davis, John Dotson, Samuel Foster, Able Gallan, Alexander Giboney, Louis Guiliah, Charles Hamilton, Louis Heneaux, Abijah Highsmith, John Houk, Ben Hail, John Holcomb, James Hamilton, Frederick Hector, Thomas Hail, John Hodfe, Stephen Jarboe, Jehoida Jeffery, Andrew Johnson, Baptiste Janneaux, Jr. and Sr, William King, Charles Lloyd, Francis Lemmey, Joseph Lemmey, John Langston, Baptiste LaCroy, Baptiste Labeaux, Stephen McKinzie, James Massey, Nathan McCarty, James Masterson, Mark Murphy, Wm. Martin, Ben Ogle, Samuel Parker, James Putney, Sam Philip, John Patterson, Antonie Pelkey, John Roach, Tessant Reeves, Robert Robertson, Joshua Simson, John Sorrells, John Sheperd, Alex St. Scott, Joseph Sivwaris, Edward Stephenson, Solomon Thorn, Hubbard Tayon, John Upham, John Vance, Louis Vanure, Pascal Valle, George Wilt, John Watkin, Isaac Williams, John Wiggs, David Wilt, William. Watkin, Jenkin Williams, William Wells, Levi Wolverton, Michael Wigo, Frederick Webber, Isaac Gregory, George Vanleer.

The company was completed and mustered into service July 2 and was engaged in guarding the frontiers when the Battle of Sink Hole occurred. The battle was fought in what is now Lincoln County, Missouri not far from Cap au Gris.

CASS COUNTY, MISSOURI

W. Pleasant Goin was married to Priscilla Miller January 6, 1853, according to Cass County Marriage Book B, page 210. Of W. Pleasant Goin and Priscilla Miller Goin nothing more is known.
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Susan Gowing was married to James S. Cox April 17, 1853, according to Cass County Marriage Book B, page 167.

CLAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Daniel Gohen was the head of Household No. 1119-1119 enumerated in the 1850 census of Clay County:

“Gohen, Daniel 24, birth place unknown, laborer
Nancy 20, birth place unknown
John 2, born in Missouri”

CHARITON COUNTY, MISSOURI

William R. McGowem, farmer, was married to Catherine D. Stewart McGowen, of Kentucky. A male child, the seventh, was born to William McGowen and Catherine McGowen February 25, 1884 in Chariton County according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C1629, page 18, number 196. William was 37 when the child was born. The attending physician is listed as J. Knott of Westville.

DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Viola Gowan was born March 9, 1870 in Dade County. She was married October 31, 1886 in Fannin County, Texas to John Edmiston Cox. He was born there November 17, 1859 to Edmiston Cox and Dorcas Anderson Brown Cox. Edmiston Cox was born May 3, 1809 in Bowling Green, Kentucky and died at Randolph, Texas in Fannin County July 23, 1861. Dorcas Anderson Brown Cox was born August 10, 1819 in Kentucky and died October 16, 1888 at Randolph.
John Edmiston Cox died in Fannin County September 22, 1894, and Viola Gowan Cox was remarried shortly afterward. Later she was married for a third time.

DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Viola Gowan was born March 9, 1870 in Dade County. She was married October 31, 1886 in Fannin County, Texas to John Edmiston Cox. He was born there November 17, 1859 to Edmiston Cox and Dorcas Anderson Brown Cox. Edmiston Cox was born May 3, 1809 in Bowling Green, Kentucky and died at Randolph, Texas in Fannin County July 23, 1861. Dorcas Anderson Brown Cox was born August 10, 1819 in Kentucky and died October 16, 1888 at Randolph.
John Edmiston Cox died in Fannin County September 22, 1894, and Viola Gowan Cox was remarried shortly afterward. Later she was married for a third time.

DAVIESS COUNTY, MISSOURI

John B. Goins was married to Elizabeth A. Lay October 7, 1883, according to Daviess County marriage records. Children born to John B. Goins and Elizabeth A. Lay Goins are unknown.

DUNKLIN COUNTY, MISSOURI

George W. Going was married to Lorena Evaline Golightly on September 29, 1874 according to Dunklin County marriage records.

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Lafayette Goins was born in Alabama in February 1852, according to his enumerated in the 1900 census. He was married first about 1875, wife’s name unknown. He was remarried 1890, wife’s name, Clem A.

They were enumerated in the 1900 census of Dunklen County:

“Goins, Lafayette 48, born in February 1852 in AL
Clem A. ??, born in MO
John F. 22, born in May 1878 in IL
Lilly M. 7, born in Oct. 1894 in AR
Emiline 5, born in Dec. 1896 in MO
Elizabeth 3, born in Dec. 1896 in MO”

John F. Goins, son of Lafayette Goins and his first wife, was born in May 1878 in Illinois. He was enumerated as a 22-year-old living in his father’s household in the 1900 census. He was married about 1901 to Dollie Bryant, daughter of Daniel Harvey Bryant and Nellie Jane Dunivan Bryant. Nellie Jane Dunivan Bryant died in 1924 in Dunklin County.

Children born to John F. Goins and Dollie Bryant Goins include:

Robert A. Goins born about 1903

Robert A. Goins, son of John F. Goins, was born about 1903 in Dunklin County. He was married about 1926 to Martha Shoptaw.

Children born to Robert A. Goins and Martha Shoptaw in-clude:

John F. Goins born about 1930

John F. Goins, son of Robert A. Goins and Martha Shoptaw Goins, was born about 1930.
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Endora [Eudora?] Gowen was married April 22, 1893 to W. M. McCracken, according to Dunklin County marriage records.
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J. R. Gowen was married to Lorretta Kinder July 17, 1887, according to Dunklin County marriage records. Children born to J. R., Gowen and Lorretta Kinder Gowen are unknown.
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M. M. Gowen was married to Miss M. E. Pickens October 4, 1894, according to Dunklin County marriage records. Children born to M. M. Gowen and M. E. Pickens Gowen are unknown.

Matilda Gowens married William S. Sullinger on December 10, 1882, according to Dunklin County marriage records.

GASCONADE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Henry Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 census of Gastonade County.

GENTRY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Leroy Goen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Gentry County, Enumeration District 276, page 8, Howard township:

“Goen, Leroy 33, born in TN
Catherine 29, born in TN
John 9, born in TN
Levi 8, born in TN
Goen,Elizabeth 71, born in TN, mother”

GREENE COUNTY, MISSOURI

William W. Goans was married to Amanda I. Postin Decem­ber 17, 1846, according to Greene County Marriage Book A, page 146. Of William W. Goans and Amanda I. Postin Goans nothing more is known.
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Mrs. Amanda P. Goins was married October 4, 1854 to Jesse Mason, Jr, according to Greene County marriage records.
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Rebecca Goun was married to Calvin Weatherman Decem­ber 14, 1854, according to Greene County Marriage Book B, page 18.

GRUNDY COUNTY, MISSOURI

John M. Coleman, a merchant, was married to Katie McGowen Coleman in Trenton, Grundy County. A male child was born to them December 11, 1884 in Trenton according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C2591, number 429. At the time of the birth, John was 25 and Katie was 25. The medical attendant at the birth was W.R. Berry of Trenton.

HARRISON COUNTY, MISSOURI

William Goen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Harrison County, Enumeration District 289, page 13, Colfax town-ship:

“Goen, William 32, born in Ohio
Martha 25, born in Indiana
Charles 4, born in Missouri”

HENRY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Isaac T. Gouin was enumerated as the head of a househole in the 1880 census of Henry County, Enumeration District 173, page 33, Clinton township:

“Gouin, Isaac T. 51, born in Illinois
Catherine 47, born in Ohio
Charles 27, born in Illinois
Sherman 6, born in Missouri
Thomas 8, born in Missouri
Liddy 6, born in Missouri
Walls, Ellen 23, born in Missouri, daughter
James 24, born in Missouri, son-in-law
Isaac H. 3/12, born in Missouri, grandson”
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Thomas S. Gowan was born at Clinton, Missouri of parents unknown September 22, 1870. He was married to Mandy Margy Gates, daughter of Peter Gates and Rickie Schultz Gates. She was born November 30, 1869 in Ohio.

Thomas S. Gowan and Mandy Margy Gates Gowan were residents of Big Spring, Texas at 1816 West Third Street, ac­cording to the 1929 city directory. In the 1936-37 edition they lived at 1411 West Second Street. Mandy Margy Gates Gowen died of heart disease May 13, 1937 in Big Spring, af­ter a nine-year residence there, according to Howard County Death Book 7, page 334. She was buried in the cemetery at Coahoma, Texas.

From 1942 through 1949 Thomas S. Gowan lived at 1910 West Third Street, according to Big Spring city directories. He died July 7, 1953, at age 83, the result of a fall July 3, 1953 while getting off a city bus in Big Spring. The fall produced a fractured left hip and left shoulder and a congestive heart condition. He was buried in Big Spring Cemetery.

HOWARD COUNTY, MISSOURI

The will of John Goin was probated May 26, 1824. In his will he named his wife, Agnes Goin and his sons, Thomas Goin and Pollard Goin. Witnesses to the will were Stephen Goin and June Goin. John Harvey and John Walker were named executors.

IRON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Allen Gowen and his wife, Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen, who was born in October 1829, were residents of Iron County in 1854, according to a descendant. Iron County was created in 1857 from six neighboring counties. He was murdered by one of his wife’s brothers, according to family tradition. Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen appeared in the June 1900 and the 1910 census as a widow.

Children born to Allen Gowen and Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen include:

William Henderson Gowen born October 5, 1854

William Henderson Gowen, son of Allen Gowen and Nancy Elizabeth Reed Gowen, was born October 5, 1854 in Iron County. He was married about 1877 to Sarah Ann Anderson. He died March 9, 1943 and was buried in Anderson Cemetery. Children born to William Henderson Gowen and Sarah Ann Anderson Gowen are unknown.

JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

E. J. Goins was a resident of Jackson County October 24, 1919 when he received a quit claim deed from J. N. Moore to 640 acres in Brewster County, Texas. The deed described the land as Section 32, Block 235, according to Brewster County Deed Book 39, page 355. On November 24, 1922 E. J. Goins and his wife Belle Goins gave a warranty deed to the land to L. M. Hargus, according to Brewster County Deed Book 43, page 122.

E. J. Goins, a “single man of Jackson County” received a warranty deed for 160 acres in Curry County, New Mexico from John N. Moore, also of Jackson County, March 17, 1923, according to Curry County Deed Book 28, page 223. E. J. Goins gave a quit claim deed to the property to R. M. Sheppard July 30, 1923, according to Curry County Deed Book, 28, page 291.
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Charles R. Gowan was a driver and resided at 738 Locust and later at 2114 Bales in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Ellen Gowan resided at 1509 Jackson in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Ida Gowan was listed as a domestic residing at 619 East 13th Street in Kansas City, Missouri in the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Ira Gowan was listed as a driver for American Express Co. residing at 1009 East 17th Street in Kansas City, Missouri in the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Ella Gowen resided at Blue Avenue, Southeast Corner in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Mrs. J. A. Gowen resided at 1300 McGee in Kansas City Missouri according to Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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Wayne Gowen was a foreman and resided at 511 East 6th Street in Kansas City, Missouri according to the Kansas City directory [1889-91].
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C. V. Gowing of Jackson County received an oil & gas lease on property located in Hopkins County, Texas in 1916, ac­cording to Hopkins County Deed Book 96, page 630. He gave an assignment on the lease to George Stough April 5, 1917, according to Hopkins County Deed Book 97, page 37.
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John R. Gowing was listed as a clerk employed by G. A. Smith residing at Tracy between 18th and 19th Streets in Kansas City, Missouri in the city directory. He was later listed as a clerk employed by I. L. Haas & Son residing at 210 West 5th Street in Kansas City Missouri. Both entries are from the 1889-91 Kansas City, Missouri city directories.
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M.A. Going was married to Mariah C. West On February 15, 1875, according to Jackson County marriage records.

JASPER COUNTY, MISSOURI

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Carline Gowen was married November 5, 1871 to Lilbum Arthur, according to Jasper County Marriage Book C-D, page 68.
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Clement Gowen was born February 24, 1927 and died August 17, 1999 according to the August 18, 19, and 20, 1999 issues of “Columbus Daily Advocate.” He was buried in Coffeyville, Kansas.
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Mary B. Gowen was married to M. H. Fisher December 17, 1871 in Carthage, Missouri, according to Jasper County Marriage Book C-D, page 82.
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L. Gowing, a resident of Jasper County in 1908 received a warranty deed from James R. DeLay and J. E. Lancaster to 160 acres in Floyd County, Texas for $2,800 November 9, 1908, according to Floyd County Deed Book 17, page 569. L. Gowing and his wife, Artie M. Gowing of Carthage, Missouri sold the property to Jasper Young, August 13, 1917 for $4,000 according to Floyd County Deed Book 41, page 86. They gave a transfer to Temple Trust Company June 10, 1925, according to Floyd County Book 10, page 193.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Adelle Gowan, born in 1886, died in 1953, according to her tombstone in Richardson Cemetery in Jefferson County
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Ben Gowan was one of the signatories to the statement written February 11, 1878 and published in the “Jefferson Democrat:”

“De Soto, Mo., Feb’y 11, 1878 – Mr. Warren A. White – Dear Sir: — We the undersigned qualified voters of the town [coming city], respectfully request you to become a candidate for Mayor at the ensuing April election, and promise you our support.”

Contained in the September 10, 1880 edition of the “Jef-ferson Democrat” in a county court proceedings column appeared the following report:

“September 6, 1880: Report of coroner’s inquest over body of Benjamin Gowan approved, and bill of $21.20 costs allowed, and ordered certified to the railroad company for pay.”
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Catherine Gowan, born 1848 and died 1921, was buried in the City Cemetery at DeSoto, Missouri.
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Frank M. Gowan, born 1886, died 1926 and Hannah L. Gow-an, born in 1889, died 1970 were buried in the City Cemetery at DeSoto.

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Fred Gowan was born about 1903 at DeSota of parents un­known. He was married about 1921 to Eva Peebles who was born at Barda, Nebraska about 1903. In January 1926 they were living at 234 South Emporia, Wichita, Kansas where he was employed as a cook, according to a son’s birth certificate.

William Fred Gowan, their third son, was born to them there January 10, 1926, according to Kansas BVS File 287-21533 filed by Dr. F. E. Kunce.

About 1928 they had “willfully abandoned the child and ne­glected to provide proper care and maintenance for a period of more than two years,” according to the minutes of Jackson County, Missouri Circuit Court, Kansas City Juvenile Division, No. A-6733. On October 18, 1930 Fred Gowan signed a consent form for the child to be put up for adoption. Of Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan nothing more is known.

Children born to them include:

Bob Gowan born about 1923
Don Gowan born about 1924
William Fred Gowan born January 10, 1926

Bob Gowan, son of Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan, was born about 1923. Of this individual nothing more is known.

Don Gowan, son of Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan, was born about 1924. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

William Fred Gowan, son of Fred Gowan and Eva Peebles Gowan, was born January 10, 1926 in Wichita, according to his birth certificate. On November 6, 1930 he was adopted by a realtor, Calvin F. Troupe and Margaret E. Troupe of Kansas City, Missouri. The Jackson County Circuit Court granted a request for the child’s name to be changed to Calvin F. Troupe III.

In 1994 Calvin F. Troupe III, a resident of Brooklyn, New York placed a request with Gowen Research Foundation for assistance in locating his brother, Don Gowan and other members of his Gowan family
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Ervin F. Gowan, born August 29, 1855, according to his tombstone in Gowan Cemetery at DeSoto, Missouri.

“Irvin F. Gowan” was married to “Miss Mary J. Gowan” on December 9, 1877 by Rev. J. L. McFarland, according to the December 21, 1877 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

Mary J. Gowan was born July 29, 1860, according to her tombstone adjoining her husband’s.

“Augusta Ray Gowen” was born May 14 1886 in Jefferson County, the seventh child of Irving Gowen and Eugenia Gowen. Irving Gowen, a farmer was 30, at the time of the birth, and Eugenia Gowen was 26. The medical attendant at the birth was a Mrs. Kraemer, a midwife, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” Roll Number C3422, page 85, No. 1042.

“Mrs. Irving Gowen” was the mother of a daughter born May 14, 1886, according to the June 9, 1886 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat” published in Hillsboro, Missouri.

Ervin F. Gowan died April 4, 1914, and Mary Jane Gowan Gowan died June 3, 1937.
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A male child was born October 17, 1886 to Emma Gowen [also listed as Gowan] of De Soto County. Emma Gowen was 24 at the time of the birth. A Mrs. Kraemer was the medical attendant at the birth, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C3422, page 62, number 1188. The identity of the father is not recorded.
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Ettie R. Gowen was born April 4, 1889 in Jefferson County, the eighth child of Erwigne Gowen and Eugenie Gowen. Erwigne Gowen, a carpenter, was 33 at the time of the birth, and Eugenie Gowen was 29. A Mrs. Kraemer of DeSoto was the medical attendant at the birth, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C3422, page 65, number 2057. This birth is also recorded on page 163 of the same database.
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Burials in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Jefferson County.

Hazel A. Gowen McKenzie buried February 14, 1936.
Lee Matthew Gowen, born April 4, 1, 1895, died March 22,
1962 [Dad]
Effie E. Mae Gowen, born August 6, 1906, died May 27,
1982, [Mom]
Ruby Gowen Watson, born August 7, 1940

PFC Raymond Edward Gowen, U. S. Army, born February 8,

1925, died March 28, 1998

Ruby M. Gowen, born July 30, 1930, married February 25,
1946, [no death date]

Ryan Matthew Gowen, “ 9 / 6 / 1987”

Homer I. Gowen, born 1892, died 1963, was buried in Desoto City Cemetery. Adjoining was the grave of Nettie E. Gowan, born in 1898, died in 1993.
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J. E. Gowan of Windsor Harbor, Missouri was listed as a tax defaulter of 1874 taxes in the June 18, 1875 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”
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James Gowan and John Gowan were listed as tax defaulters for the year of 1875 in the June 9, 1876 edition of the “Jeffer-son Democrat.”
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James F. Gowan was paid $1.75 for appearing as a witness in a court case tried May 14, 1880, according to the Statement of Witness and Jury Script issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court of Jeffrson County for the year ending February 1, 1881. The statement was printed in the February 4, 1881 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”
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R. Gowan and Gowan Black were listed in the Friday, June 9, 1876 edition of “The Jefferson Democrat” as being tax de-faulters.
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John Gowan was paid $29.50 for juror service in Jefferson County, according to the February 20, 1880 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

He was paid $15.90 for petit jury duty on September 21, 1881, according to the February 24, 1882 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

The residence of John Gowan, father of Cora A. Gowan, was the site of her wedding January 27, 1887, according to the February 2, 1887 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat:”

“On the 27th, at the residence of John Gowan, father of the bride, Miss Cora A. Gowan and Mr. James L. Irvin of Plat-tin, were united in marriage by Rev. J.T. Mc-Mullin. A houseful of friends were in attendance, and after the cer-emony a good dinner was served. The presents were num-erous, ornamental and useful.”

John Gowan “had his pension increased,” according to the December 14, 1887 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”

The obituary of Cora A./L. Gowen Irvin was published in the “Jefferson Democrat” of Wednesday, February 22, 1888:

“Obituary:- Departed this life, in St. Louis, February 14, 1888, Cora L. Irvin, aged 22 years leaving a little babe on-ly 9 days old, a fond husband, brothers, sisters and friends, to mourn her early death. She was the daughter of Mr. John Gowan of DeSoto, and was buried from his resi-dence on the 16th inst., the interrment taking place at John Gowan’s family burying ground, east of DeSoto. She was married about two years ago to Mr. James Irvin, of Plattin township, and a few months ago went with her husband to St. Louis to live. Four years ago she united with the Meth-odist Episcopal Church, and lived a devoted Christian life until called to her eternal rest.”

John Gowan deeded to E. F. Gowan 17 acres in Section 6, Township 39, Range 5 “for one dollar,” according to a list of conveyances published in the “Jefferson Democrat” of September 26, 1888.
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Mrs. John A. Gowan was the mother of a boy born November 15, 1886 in Hillsboro, according to the December 1, 1886 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.”
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John O. Gowan was married March 11, 1877 to Pauline E. Washburn “at the residence of Henry Washburn” by Rev. J. T. McMullin, according to the March 16, 1877 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat.” Children born to John O. Gowan and Pauline E. Washburn Gowan are unknown.
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Lemuel Gowan was selected as petit juror, according to the “Jefferson Democrat” of Wednesday, December 7, 1887.

Lemuel Gowan of Valle, Missouri was named as a delegate to the Republican convention to be held in Hillsboro on May 5, 1888, according to the April 25 edition of the newspaper.
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Norman H. Gowan was born January 16, 1927, according to his tombstone in DeSoto City Cemetery. He served in the U.S. Army as a Tech 5 during World War II. He died September 3, 1927. An adjoining tombstone was provided for Alma L. Gowan, born September 3, 1927. The death date was left blank.
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Buried in DeSoto City Cemetery are:

Leonard O. Gowan 1866 – 1941
Mary M. Gowan 1868 – 1949.
Ernest O. Gowan 1895 – 1921
Company A, 113th Engineers, A.E.F.
Susan Gowan 1888 – 1928
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Norman H. Gowan, son of Homer I. Gowan and Nettie Rey-nolds Gowan, was born January 16, 1927 in DeSoto. He died at age 73 at DeSoto, March 11, 2000, at his residence. He was a retired glassworker for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries. He was also a retired sergeant in the U. S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict.

He was survived by his wife, Alma Lee Bourbon Gowan of DeSoto, two daughters: Toni Gowan Gallaway and her hus-band Bob of Hillsboro, Missouri and Linda Gowan Pinkston and her husband Lester of Cadet, Missouri; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was buried in DeSoto City Cemetery.
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James Gowen, a farmer, was married to Jane Black Gowen in Jefferson County. Children born to James Gowen and Jane Black Gowen include a daughter, their fifth child, born August 21, 1886 in Jefferson County according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C3422, page 61, No. 1138. Dr. B. Stevens of Vineland was listed as the attending physician for the birth. The birth is also listed under page 92 of the same records database.
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J. T. McMullin made a statement regarding the death of Thomas B. Gowan which was published in the October 1, 1880 edition of the “Jefferson Democrat:”

“Thomas B. Gowan, aged 24 years and 8 months was born in Indiana, came to Missouri 18 years ago, lived with the undersigned, nearly 6 years. By industry and kindness he endeared himself to many, and his death is lamented by the entire neighborhood. He seemed as a member of my family as I shall never forget the kind care he took of me; but is gone, never more to return.
J.T. McMullin”
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William Gowan deeded property to May E. Paul for a consideration of $700 in 1911, according to the June 29, 1911 edition of the “Jefferson County Record.”
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Malcolm McGowan was born in 1875 and died in Jefferson County in 1936. His wife, Ella R. McGowan was born in 1877 and died in 1959. She was buried beside her husband in DeSoto City Cemetery.

JOHNSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Martha Gowen was married March 15, 1866 to Johnathan Proctor, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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Sarah E. Goen was married March 17, 1875 to John G. Smith, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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Benjamin Goin, born in Tennessee in 1837, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Johnson County, Enumeration District 111, page 9:

“Goin,Benjamin 43, born in TN
Mary 46, born in TN
Melvina 25, born in TN
Mary A. 24, born in TN
Goins, Juda L. 18, born in TN, son
Benjamin F. 12, born in TN, son
Elen 8, born in TN, daughter”

[No explanation was given for the change in the spelling of the surname in the enumeration.]
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Emily Goin was married July 1, 1851 to Jacob Barnett, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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Polly Ann Goins married Peter Gipe on August 5, 1858, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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A. D. Gowans was married on February 22, 1871 to Mary McConnell, according to Johnson County marriage records. Children born to A. D. Gowans and Mary McConnell Gowans are unknown.
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Andrew Gowans was born in Ohio September 25, 1834, ac­cording to “History of Johnson County, Missouri.” He en­listed in Company H, 94th Ohio Infantry Regiment in 1862 as a private. He moved through several promotions to captain and was found in several battles with his regiment. He re­ceived an honorable discharge following the end of the Civil War and removed to Illinois. He remained there until 1867 when he moved to Johnson County where he became a farmer operating 120 acres there. In 1872 he was married to Carrie A. Lorimer who was born in Ohio. She was the daughter of Alexander Lorimer.

“Miss M. H. Gowans was married [about September 23, 1871] to I. M. Richmond at Capt. Andrew Gowans’ in Johnson County, Missouri,” according to the September 27, 1871 edition of “Missouri Republican” of St. Louis.

“Andrew Gowans, Esquire” died in 1881 at the age of 47.

Children born to Andrew Gowans and Carrie A. Lorimer Gowans include:
Grace Gowans born about 1874
Mary E. Gowans born about 1876
Katie I. Gowans born about 1879
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Margaret Gowans married Issac Richmond on September 20, 1871, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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Samuel W. Gowans was married in Johnson County to Mary E. Stitt in 1870, according to John County marriage records. Children born to Samuel W. Gowans and Mary E. Stitt Gowans are unknown.
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Martha Gowen married Johnathan Proctor on March 15, 1866, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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Thomas I. Goin married Margaret P. Caroll on September 25, 1862 according to Johnson County marriage records.
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Walter Gowans was born in Scotland December 10, 1799. He died in Johnson County, Centerview township January 12, 1887 at the age of “87 years, 1 month, 13 days,” and was buried “in U. P. Cemetery,” according to Johnson County death records.
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Eliza J. Gowins married George T. Hayes on August 24, 1855, according to Johnson County marriage records.
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William Gowin, a Kentuckian born in 1832, was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Johnson County, Enumeration District 109, page 15, Washington Township:

“Gowin,William 48, born in Kentucky
Rebecca 49, born in Kentucky
Sarah 23, born in Missouri
John P. 20, born in Missouri
William 18, born in Missouri
Grant 13, born in Missouri
Joseph 6, born in Missouri”

LACLEDE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Zerelda E. Goans, age 1, born in Missouri, died in August 1860 in Laclede County, according to the 1860 mortality schedule. Cause of death was unknown.

LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MISSOURI

James N. Falkner married S. Lottie Goins on November 6, 1893 according to Lafayette County marriage records.

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Annie L. Goens was married March 3, 1898 to George W. Waggoner, according to Lafayette County marriage records.

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George Goings was married December 22, 1868 to Elin Young, according to Lafayette County marriage records. Children born to George Goings and Elin Young Goings are unknown.

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Nancy J. Goins, wife of George Goins, died in Lafayette County May 13, 1896 at the age of 41, according to her obit-uary in the “Higginsville Advance.”

S. Lottie Goins was married to James M. Falkner November 6, 1893, according to Lafayette County marriage records.
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William J. Goins was married October 8, 1890 to Mary J. Daugher, according to Lafayette County marriage records. Of William J. Goins and Mary J. Daugher Goins nothing more is known.
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Delnora Evan Gowan was married about 1891 to Ulysses S. Grant Kesterson who was born in 1868 to John Henry Kesterson and Malinda Jacques Kesterson in Lafayette County. He died in 1950.
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Billy McGowan attended school in Dover, Missouri in Lafayette County from 1926 through 1938. Edward McGowan attended school there in 1921-22.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, MISSOURI

James W. Goings was born about 1838 in Tennessee of parents unknown. He was married by A. A. Young, M.C.P. to Diana “Dicey” Myers December 27, 1859 in Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church, according to Lawrence County Marriage Book ABC, page 217.

In the 1850 census, “Dicy Myers, age 10, born in Missouri,” was an orphan living in the home of Thomas Cary with her four brothers, according to the research of W. B. Landers.

“James W. Gowens” was enumerated there in the 1860 census of Spring River Township:

“Goins,James W. 21, born in TN, farmer
Diana 20,
Sarah 2,
Goins,Isaac 16, born in TN, farmer”

“Isaac Goins” is regarded as a brother of the householder. The family bible lists “Jamesy Goins” and refers to his service in the Confederacy.

Children born to James W. Goings and Diana “Dicey” Myers Goings include:

Sara Goings born about 1858
Virginia June Goings born about 1864
Mary Ody Goings born about 1872

Sara Goings, daughter of James W. Goings and Diana “Dicey” Myers Goings, was born about 1858. It is believed that she died in childhood.

Virginia June Goings, daughter of James W. Goings and Diana “Dicey” Myers Goings, was born about 1864. She was married about 1882 to Ed Flynn. They removed to Sangamon County, Illinois where her husband became mayor of Springfield, Illinois

Mary Ody Goings, daughter of James W. Goings and Diana “Dicey” Myers Goings, was born about 1872. She was married about 1889 to James Morton Vermillion of Lawrence County.

Children born to James Morton Vermillion and Mary Ody Goings Vermillion include:

James Edward Vermillion born about 1891
Frederick Jennings Vermillion born about 1893
Vilettia Vermillion born about 1896
Frances Vermillion born about 1900
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Isaac Gowing, “age 26, born in Indiana,” was enumerated in the 1870 census of Lawrence County.

LINCOLN COUNTY, MISSOURI

Rev. D. L. Goins was mentioned in the November 27, 1977 edition of the “Troy Free Press.”
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Jane Holiday Goins was married June 8, 1874 in Lincoln County to Willis M. Reynolds as his third wife. He was born about 1800 and died in 1888, according to the research of Nancy Wortman.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

No families of Gowen [or spelling variations] appeared in the 1850 census of Livingston County.

MADISON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Albert D. Gowin was born about 1828 in Indiana. He was married about 1846 to Nancy Reed, kinsman of Thomas H. Reed, according to Karlyn May, a descendant.

“Albert Gowin” was listed as the head of the family in the 1850 census of Madison County, Household 607-607:

“Gowin, Albert 22, born in Indiana
Nancy 19, born in Missouri
George W. 3, born in Missouri
Francis W. 8/12, born in Missouri”

The family later appeared in adjoining Wayne County, Mis-souri. They were not found in the 1860 census of Missouri.

Karlyn May wrote August 23, 2003:

“I have two stories of my ancestors:

One is reported to have been published in a Wayne County, Missouri newspaper as follows: ‘Thomas H. Reed was shot in Texas. On his deathbed, August 6, 1874, he admitted to having been the leader of the gang that robbed the Iron Mountain train at Gads Hill in Wayne County.’ Thus the Jesse James gang was ab-solved of the blame. This article was published about August or September 1874. Elder family members said he died in Summerville [Somerville], Texas.

The other family legend [in two different versions] is as follows:

Albert D. Gowen/Gowan/Gowin) was returning from Texas where he was an heir to an estate. He was am-bushed and killed having left a widow Nancy [nee Reed] and several small children back in Wayne County.

The second version is as follows:

Albert D. Gowen went to the Panhandle of Texas to receive his portion of an estate. Upon his return, he was ambushed and killed. His wife, Nancy [nee Reed] packed up their children and returned to Missouri.

I have no idea where in Texas either of these accounts may have occured, however, the time frame is 1863-1870.”

Karlyn May”

Children born to Albert D. Gowin and Nancy Reed Gowin include:

George Washburn Gowin born about 1847
Francis W. Gowin born about 1849

George Washburn Gowin, son of Albert D. Gowin and Nancy Reed Gowin, was born in Missour, perhaps Madison County about 1847. He was supposedly killed during the Civil War, according to Carlyn May.

MADRID COUNTY, MISSOURI

Dr. Robert Ernest Going, a dentist, was born at Parma, Mis­souri April 15, 1928 of parents unknown. He was a graduate of Valparaiso University and University of Illinois, receiving his A.B, B.S. and D.D.S. degrees. Later he became a captain in the U. S. Air Force. On July 3, 1954 he was married to Carol Ione Christensen. In 1957 he was practicing dentistry in Denver, Colorado. In 1958 they were living at 1403 South Prospect Park, Park Ridge Illinois where he was receiving ad­ditional instruction, according to “Who’s Who in Colorado” of 1958.

Children born to Dr. Robert Ernest Going and Carol Ione Christensen Going include:

Robert Ernest Going, Jr. born about 1956
Kimberly Kay Going born about 1958

MARION COUNTY, MISSOURI

Lula Ann Goens was born April 30, 1892, according to a descendant, Ethan Bruce. She was married about 1908 to William H. Garner who was born October 22, 1888. They lived in Marion County. William H. Garner died in December 1970. Lula Ann Goens Garner died in September 1978.

Children born to them include:

Ella Heneritta Garner born June 30, 1912

Ella Heneritta Garner, daughter of William H. Garner and Lula Ann Goens Garner, was born June 30, 1912. She was married about 1930 to Floyd Charles Bruce who was born May 16, 1906. Floyd Charles Bruce died February 2, 1963, and Ella Heneritta Garner Bruce died in January 1982.

Children born to them include:

Robert Bruce born December 13, 1930

Robert Bruce, son of Floyd Charles Bruce and Ella Heneritta Garner Bruce, was born December 13, 1930, according to his
Grandson, Ethan Bruce. He died in August 1982.
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William Goings was the only person of interest to Gowen chroniclers who was enumerated in the 1850 census of Marion County. He was recorded in the household of William M. Sparks, Household No. 1488-1488 as:

“Goings, William 23, born in Kentucky”

MC DONALD COUNTY, MISSOURI

No families of Gowen [or spelling variations] were enumer­ated in the 1850 census of McDonald County.

MERCER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Rev. Jesse Goins was chosen pastor of Providence Baptist Church at Half Rock, Missouri in Mercer County in May 1854, according to the church minutes. The church, organized in 1844, was the oldest in Mercer County.

Children born to Rev. Jesse Goins and his wife, Susannah Goins include:

Sarah Jane Goins born about 1849

Sarah Jane Goins, daughter of Rev. Jesse Goins and Susannah Goins, was born about 1849 in Missouri. She was married about 1869 to Daniel Peyton Baker who was born May 5, 1841 in Clark County, Indiana. He was the eighth child of James Baker and Elizabeth Peyton Baker.

MILLER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Malinda Goin, perhaps a widow, appeared as the head of a household in the 1880 census of Miller County, Enumeration District 103, page 10, Saline Township:

“Goin, Malinda 30, born in TN
Judilla 9, born in MO”

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, MISSOURI

William S. Fourrow married Statie Goings on February 6, 1900 according to Mississippi County marriage records.
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George R. Goens was married November 20, 1870 to Mary J. Cannon, according to Mississippi County marriage records. Children born to George R. Goens and Mary J. Cannon Goens are unknown.
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Alex Goings was married to Mrs. Martha Storey January 13, 1898, according to Mississippi County marriage records. Children born to Alex Goings and Martha Storey Goings are unknown.
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Annie Goings was married to George S. Hancock November 15, 1899, according to Mississippi County marriage records.
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Emma Goings was married February 5, 1885 to Ira Hutchinson, according to Mississippi County marriage records.
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Statie Goings was married February 6, 1900 to William S. Fourrow, according to Mississippi County marriage records.
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Hew C. Goin married Susan Ann Goin on October 10, 1871, according to Mississipi County marriage records.
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James H. Goins was married May 6, 1881 to Josephean A. Staffert, according to Mississippi County marriage records. Of James H. Goins and Josephean A. Staffert Goins are unknown.
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Arra Hutchinson was married February 5, 1885 to Emma Goings, according to Mississipi County marriage records
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George S. Hancock married Annie Goings on November 15, 1899 according to Mississippi County marriage records.

MONITEAU COUNTY, MISSOURI

Sylver Gowan was married March 29, 1868 to William Mays, according to Moniteau County Marriage Book D, page 182.

MONROE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Hetty Jane Margaret Gowin was born of unknown parents October 25, 1899 in Florida, Missouri in Monroe County. She was married October 5, 1946 to Robert William Love. She died in January 1976 in Bellflower, Missouri in Montgomery County.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Montgomery County was organized December 14, 1818 from St. Charles County, and Pinckney, Missouri was designated as its county seat. The townsite is now located in Warren County. Eight years later Lewiston, Missouri became the county seat, and Pinckney disappeared.

The first sheriff of the county was Irvine S. Pittman, and the first punishment he executed was a flogging, according to Joanne Scobee Morgan. She wrote:
“The first criminal case tried in Pinckney was against a man named Jim Goen, who had stolen a pair of shoes from his sweetheart. He was sentenced by the court to receive twenty-nine lashes at the whipping post, which at the time was a familiar instrument of justice, as there was one at every court house in the state. As soon as the sentence was pronounced, the prisoner started to run, and the sheriff gave chase. It was a pretty close race until they came to a fence, which Goen attempted to jump, but failed, and fell on his back. Pitman secured him, took him back to the whipping post, and inflicted the punishment, which was the first and last sentence of the kind ever executed at Pinckney.”
MORGAN COUNTY, MISSOURI

Thaddeus Gowen Bridges, a physician and surgeon, was married to Sarah Francis Inge Bridges in Morgan County. Children born to Thaddeus Gowen Bridges include a female born December 24, 1883 in Morgan County according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C4767, number 76. Thaddeus was 40 at the time of the birth and Sarah was 34.

NEW MADRID COUNTY, MISSOURI

New Madrid County gained fame when it was the epicenter of three large earthquakes in 1811 and 1812. They are regarded as the strongest shocks to be recorded in the United States. There were 1,874 lesser quakes associated with the “Big Three” which were felt in Louisville, Kentucky, 200 miles away. The quakes were strong enough to shake down chim­neys in Cincinnati, Ohio, 400 miles away and were felt in Canada and on the headwaters of the Missouri River and the Arkansas River.

The tract of greatest shaking, comprised about 40,000 square miles southerly from New Madrid, Missouri. A region 150 miles long and 40 miles wide, later called the “Sunken Coun­try,” sank from three to nine feet, and the river rushed in.

The town of New Madrid was built on the bank of the Missis­sippi River, but the quakes changed the course of the river, leaving New Madrid “high and dry.” When the river moved away, New Madrid was also moved to follow it.

Reelfoot Lake was formed overnight across the River in Ten­nessee when the land beneath it sank and river water rushed in.

New Madrid, named for Madrid, Spain, was an Indian trading post as early as 1783. In 1789 Col. George Morgan of New Jersey received a large land grant in the area on the provision that he would influence the American settlers there into be­coming part of Spanish Louisiana.

The Battle of New Madrid was fought in the area March 13, 1862 between the Union and Confederate forces. After the fall of Ft. Donelson and Ft. Henry, the Confederate forces withdrew 60 miles downriver to Island No. 10, a heavily fortified position of great natural strength at a sharp bend in the river. New Madrid, seven miles farther downriver, was also fortified by the Confederates.

NEWTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Thomas H. Gowan who was born June 21, 1848 and died September 22, 1905, was buried in Bethel Cemetery, accord­ing to “Neosha Area Cemeteries.”

OREGON COUNTY, MISSOURI

Dock Goins was a resident of Oregon County in 1859. His daughter, Nancy An Goins Harris, was the mother of Mary Jane Harris [Norris?] was married in her grandfather’s home to William Dillard January 9, 1859, according to the research of Arlie Sipe and Ionia Sipe, Foundation members of Tucson, Arizona.
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G. W. Goins was married to Mary A. Stubblefield about 1850, according to Oregon County Marriage Book A, page 204. Children born to G. W. Goins and Mary A. Stubblefield Goins are unknown.
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Minnie “Mittie” Goins was born in 1883 at Myrtle, Arkansas to parents unknown. She was married May 18, 1905 to Wil-liam Joseph Brewer who was born in 1883 at Myrtle to James Thomas Brewer and Sarah Louisa Sammons Brewer. William Joseph Brewer died January 9, 1950 in Oregon County. Min-nie “Mittie” Goins Brewer died there in 1962.
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Mattie Martha Goins was married in 1905 to Alexander Jeffersaon “Jeff” Hall, according to Mike Landwehr. She was his second wife, he having been married to Elizabeth Jane Brewer in 1887.

OZARK COUNTY, MISSOURI

Ezra Gowan was married about 1866 to Mary J. Thompson who was born in 1847 to Jonathan O. Thompson and Lucinda Ann Thompson, according to Terry Gregory. In 1880 Ezra Gowan, “clerk in a drygoods store” was enumerated as the head of a household in Gainesville, Missouri.

Children born to Ezra Gowan and Mary J. Thompson Gowan are unknown.

PERRY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Thomas Goin became a second lieutenant in Company E, 12th Missouri Cavalry Regiment organized March 28, 1862 with men recruited in Perry County.

PEMISCOT COUNTY, MISSOURI

William Henry Gowan, son of William Gowan, was born November 21, 1863 in Tennessee, according to his death cer­tificate. He was married about 1886 to Dee Tennessee “Tennie” Duncan.

They were living in Pemiscot County in 1910, according to Lauretta Allen Dickherber of Arnold, Missouri. They may have lived in Stoddard County, Missouri in 1918 where a daughter was born.

William Henry Gowan died about 1923 in La Font, Missouri in adjoining New Madrid County and was buried in Portageville Cemetery in Pemiscot County.

Children born to William H. Gowan and Dee Tennessee “Tennie” Duncan Gowan include:

William G. Gowen born about 1898
Jessie Mae Gowen born in 1902

William G. Gowen, son of William H. Gowan and Dee Tennessee “Tennie” Gowan, was born about 1898.

Jessie Mae Gowen, daughter of William H. Gowan and Dee Tennessee “Tennie” Gowan, was born in 1902, according to Lauretta Allen Dickherber. She was married December 2, 1918 in Conran, Missouri to James V. Marion of adjoining Stoddard County, Missouri, 63010. He was the son of Luke Marion and Lena Bell Marion. They lived in Portageville, Missojuri.
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Howard S. Gowan of Camas, Washington died October 30, 1999, and his obituary was carried in the “Daily Columbian:”

“Howard S. Gowan, who loved bingo and watching trains and airplanes, died in Vancouver Saturday, October 30, 1999. He was 81. Mr. Gowan was a cook at the veterans hospital in Vancouver. His wife, Angelina Pensa Gowan, died October 10, 1999. She was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Napolie, Italy and had lived in Clark County for 53 years.

Survivors of Howard S. Gowan include three sisters, Opal Gowan Stewart of Blytheville, Ark., Doris Gowan McCollum of Columbus, Mississippi and Barbara Gowan of St. Louis; and two brothers, T. Eugene Gowan of Oak Harbor, Washington and James Gowan of Steele, Missouri.

Mr. Gowan was born March 30, 1918, in Steele and lived in Camas 53 years. There will be no service. Brown’s Funeral Home in Camas is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1425 N.E. Irving St, Portland, Oregon 97232.”

Angelina Gowan died October 10, 1999 according to “The Columbian”.
“Angelina Gowan, a homemaker who lived in Clark County for 53 years, died in Vancouver on Sunday, October 10, 1999. She was 77.
Mrs. Gowan was born February 14, 1922, in Napolie Italy. Her maiden name was Pensa. Survivors include her husband, Howard S. Gowen; four sisters, Clorinda Pesapani, Sofia Pensa, Carmelina Pensa and Elisa Pensa, all of Naples Italy.
She loved playing bingo.
There will be no service. Inurnment will be in Camas Cemetery later. Browns’ Funeral Home in Camas is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial Cotributions may be made to the American Cancer Societ, P. O. Box 371, Vancouver, WA 98666.”

PETTIS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Ellen Goen, negro, was the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Pettis County, Enumeration District 122, page 31 living on Jefferson Street in Sedalia, Missouri:

“Goen, Ellen 28, born in Virginia
Lucey 10, born in Missouri
Mollie 9, born in Missouri
William 8, born in Missouri”
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Judith Goings was married about 1832 to Anthony Stover who was born in Kentucky in January 1808. They lived in Peittis County about 1840. He was a son of Joseph Stover who was born in Germany. They removed to Denton County, Texas about 1846, according to “One Hundred Twelve Years in Little Elm Community.”
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Thomas J. Gowin was married May 7, 1871 to Mary E. McGuire, according to Pettis County marriage records. Children born to Thomas J. Gowin and Mary E. McGuire Gowin are unknown.

PHELPS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Thomas Jefferson Going, a Kentuckian who was born in 1833, and his wife, Sarah Breen Going, were residents of Rolla, Missouri in October 1862. At approximately this time he joined a Missouri regiment and served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was discharged as a lieutenant. At the war’s end he moved his family to Salina, Kansas in 1886. He was elected sheriff of Salina County, Kansas later. Thomas Jefferson Going died in Topeka, Kansas January 10, 1910 at the age of 77. Sarah Breen Going died a few years later at about age 60.

Children born to them include:

James William Going born October 19, 1862

James William Going, son of Thomas Jefferson Going and Sarah Breen Going, was born at Rolla October 19, 1862, ac­cording to a biographical sketch published in “Kansas Biog­raphy:”

“James William Going, who long held a prominent po­sition among the businessmen of Topeka, served as president of the Kansas State Fair Association and vice-president and manager of the Shawnee Fire In­surance Company of Topeka, was born at Rolla, Mis­souri October 19, 1862, and is a son of Thomas Jeffer­son Going, a native of Kentucky, who became a sol­dier in the Union Army, being a lieutenant in a Missouri regiment, and who after his removal to Kansas at the close of the Civil War, located at Salina, where he served as sheriff of Salina, County. He died at the home of his son, James W. in Topeka, January 10, 1910 aged 77 years. Sarah Breen Going, the mother of James William Going, was born in Ireland, was of Scotch-Irish descent, and came to America with her parents, John and Jane Breen, when she was a little girl. She died in Kansas City, Missouri a few years ago, age about 60 years.
James William Going was but four years of age when his parents came to Kansas and located in Salina. He was educated in the Kansas public schools and in the University of Kansas at Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Going began his business career when he reached the age of 21 as editor of the “Salina Herald.” For several years in his early manhood he was engaged in the insurance and loan business at Salina, and in 1893 he organized the Shawnee Fire Insurance Company of Topeka, with which he was officially connected until he removed to San Diego, California in 1911. For several years he was secretary and manager of the company, but later became vice-president and manager. He was one of the organizers of the Kansas State Fair Association and its president. He was also interested in farming in Shawnee County. Beside those interests already men­tioned Mr. Going was vice-president and a direc­tor of the Topeka Woolen Mills Company.

Mr. Going married Miss Georgia Elgin Goodwin of Salina, Kansas. She is a daughter of Rev. Aaron D. Goodwin, a Christian minister, formerly pastor of the Christian Church at Salina. Mr. and Mrs. Going have two children–Margaret and James Dale. Mr. Going was identified with various commercial, social and fraternal organizations of Topeka, being a member of the Commercial Club and the Topeka Country Club. He is a Thirty-second degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Knight Templar, and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine. His political allegiance is given to the Republican party. He is a member of the First Christian Church of Topeka and chairman of its official board.”

Children born to James William Going and Georgia Elgin Goodwin Going include:

Margaret Going born about 1895
James Dale Going born about 1898
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Miss E. McGowen, born about 1868 at Rolla, Missouri. She was was married about 1884 to Sig Riley, a farmer. They were residents of Rolla when their first child, Charley W. Riley was born March 14, 1886. She was 18, and he was 19.
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Bluford Jackson McGowan was born in 1827 in Kentucky. He was married about 1850 to Elizabeth Wesley. They removed from Kentucky to Missouri about 1858. He was enumerated in the 1870 census of Phelps County, Missouri as the head of a household, Rolla township, page 716A:

“McGowan, Blufton 43, farmer, born in KY, $300
real estate, $247 personal property
Elizabeth 39, wife, born in KY, illiterate
Priscilla 17, daughter, born in KY,
attended school within
year
Nancy J. 16, daughter, born in KY,
attended school within
year
Anderson 12, son, works on farm,
illiterate, born in MO
John 5, son, born in MO
Clementine 3, daughter, born in MO
Mary E. 1, daughter, born in MO”

Children born to Bluford Jackson McGowan and Elizabeth Wesley McGowan include:

Shadrack Wesley McGowan born about 1852
Priscilla McGowan born about 1853
Nancy J. McGowan born about 1854
Andrew J. McGowan born about 1858
John McGowan born about 1865
Clementine McGowan born about 1867
Mary E. McGowan born about 1869
James Wesley born about 1871

PLATTE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Henry. C. Goen was married to Virginia C. Pancake February 24, 1884, according to Platte County marriage records. Virginia Pancake Goen was born November 8, 1863, the daughter of Argelius Pancake and Martha May Pancake.
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Georgia A. Goins was married December 19, 1880 to William H. Hull, according to Platte County marriage records.

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Woodford Gowin was married November 29, 1857 to Mary Dollins, according to Platte County marriage records. Chil-dren born to Woodford Gowin and Mary Dollins Gowin are unknown.

“Woodford Gowen” received a payment from the Platte County Clerk August 19, 1858.

PUTNAM COUNTY, MISSOURI

Stella M. Wentworth was born October 21, 1883 in Unionville, Putnam County to Frealing H. Wentworth and Albia R. McGowen Wentworth. She was the third child born to the couple according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C5578, page 46, number 73. Frealing was 39 at the time of the birth and Albia was 36. Berry P. Brumpaugh of Unionville was the medical attendant at the birth.

RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI

James Goin was listed as the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of Randolph County, Enumeration District 103, page 27, Prairie Township:

“Goin, James 33, born in Missouri
Rebecca 23, born in Missouri
Dora 1, born in Missouri
Sophia 69, born in Kentucky, mother”
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Dewey Goins was a resident of Higbee, Missouri in 1913 when his baseball team was victorious over the Glasgow High School team, according to a news item in the “Higbee News:”

“Friday, 20 June 1913–ALL STARS WON–the Hig-bee All-Stars, an aggregation of coming professionals, put it all over the Glasgow High School team here Sun-day by a score of 24 to 4 in three innings, when the vis-itors, seeing there was no hope, threw up the sponge and quit in disgust.

The Higbee team, which is managed by Ira Kirby, is composed of the following players: Paul and Earl Murphy, Will Nichols, Will Crawford, Heck Bohanan, Alfred Towles, Dewey Goins, Claude Reed and Claude Steveson.”
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Miss Ethel Goins and Miss Sophia Goins had parts in a play, “In the Shadow of the Rockies” as reported in the March 17, 1911 edition of the “Higbee News.”

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John Goins sold his Goins Restaurant in Higbee to Edward E. Thomas and W. E. Jones of Bevier “last Saturday,” according to the “Higbee News” of February 24, 1911.
Mrs. John Goins and family were among the 70 individuals who attended the surprise 63rd birthday dinner for Mrs. Cordelia Rule. The family and friends had gathered while Mrs. Rule was attending church services, according to the May 11, 1923 edition of the “Higbee News.”
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Mary Goins was identified as a schoolgirl in the “Higbee News” of April 9, 1897.
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Stephen H. Gowen was married to Gennatta Brooks January 13, 1830 in Randolph County. Of Stephen H. Gowen and Gennatta Brooks Gowen nothing more is known.
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RAY COUNTY, MISSOURI

Daniel W. Goan was married September 20, 1882 to Lizzie Weiss, in Ray County according to “Missouri Marriages, 1851-1900.” Children born to Daniel W. Goan and Lizzie Weiss Goan are unknown.
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Joseph C. Goans was married December 31, 1897 to Hulda Shelton, according to Ray County marriage records. Children born to Joseph C. Goans and Hulda Shelton Goans are unknown.
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Martha J. Goans was married November 20, 1887 to Samuel Carroll, according to Ray County marriage records.
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Joseph Goen was married December 27, 1887 to Fannie Riley, according to Ray County marriage records. Children born to Joseph Goen and Fannie Riley Goen are unknown.

REYNOLDS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Mary Going married B. McPolk on September 24, 1885, according to Reynolds County marriage records.
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Maudie Della Gowen was married about 1937 to Delmar Lacy Barton. In 1941 they lived at Centerville, Missouri where a daughter was born:

Irene Glenda Barton born June 16, 1941

Irene Glenda Barton, daughter of Delmar Lacy Barton and Maudie Della Gowen Barton, was born in Centerville June 16, 1941. She died March 29, 2003. Her obituary appeared in the “Potosi Independent-Journal” of Potosi, Missouri in its April 3, 2003 edition:

“Irene Glenda DeClue of Fletcher, Missouri, was born at Centerville, Missouri June 16, 1941, the daughter of the late Delmar Lacy Barton and Maudie Della Gowen Barton. She departed this life at the St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri Friday, March 28, 2003, having reached the age of sixty-one years, nine months and twelve days.

She was united in marriage to Thomas F. DeClue on June 17, 1970 in Hillsboro, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas DeClue of Fletcher, Missouri; three daughters, Kathy Reed and Jinetta Kart of Cresent City, California and Lori Koon and husband John of Reno, Nevada; seven sons, Mike Kaboos of Richwoods; Randy Kaboos of Cresent City, California; Carl Kaboos of Cresent City; Tom DeClue of Sullivan, Missouri; Stacy DeClue of Richwoods; Kelly DeClue and wife Kathy of Robertsville, Missouri and Kevin DeClue and wife Julie of Richwoods; step-daughter, Lisa DeClue of St. Louis and stepson, Jessey DeClue of Lonedell, Missouri; four sisters, Mary Davis of Godfrey, Illinois; Janet Byington and husband Ron-ald of Martin, Tennessee; Delores Thurmond and hus-band Louis of Blackwell, Missouri and Barbara Davis and husband Don of Potosi; three brothers Ronnie Bar-ton and wife Connie of Potosi; Don Barton and wife Kathy of Park Hills, and Russell Barton and wife Mary of Blackwell

In addition to her parents, a sister, Louella Rogers and brothers, Alvie and Ricky Barton, preceded her in death.

A funeral service was held at 1 P.M. Monday, March 31, 2003 at the Moore Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Godat officiating. Burial was in the Horine Cemetery, Richwoods, under the direction of Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi.”
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George Gowin was married on October 4, 1876 to Gingonety Johnson, according to Reynolds County marriage records

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MISSOURI

Isham Gowan was married to Maria O. Johnson on January 27, 1870 according to St. Charles County marriage records.
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Isam Gowan married Sallie Thomas on February 13, 1873, according to St. Charles County marriage records.
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Wallace Gowan was listed as the head of a household enu­merated in the 1880 census of St. Charles County, Enumera­tion District 202, page 12, Portage Township:

“Gowan, Wallace 35, born in Missouri
Carolina 35, born in Missouri
Eiler, John 13, born in Missouri, stepson
Elizabeth 10,born in Missouri, stepdaughter
Isabella 8,born in Missouri, stepdaughter”
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Francis Aloysius Gowen and his wife, Alice Fitzwater Gowen, lived at St. Charles, Missouri in 1907.

Children born to them include:

Frank Gowen born 1907

Frank Gowen, son of Francis Aloysius Gowen and Alice Fitzwater Gowen, was born at St. Charles, Missouri in 1907. In 1940-41 he lived in Connecticut. In 1971 he lived in Lebanon, Tennessee where he was employed by Lux-Clark Time Division.

Children born to Frank Gowen include:

Lee Gowen born in 1941

Lee Gowen, son of Frank Gowen, was born in 1941 in Con­necticut. In 1971 he lived on Nashville Pike, Lebanon, Ten­nessee.
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Amanda A. Gowen married George F. Pearson on March 10, 1883, according to Reynolds County Marriage records.
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Isom Gowen was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of St. Charles County, Enumeration District 202, page 10, Portage Township:

“Gowen, Isom 54, born in Indiana
Sally 29, born in Missouri
William 6, born in Missouri
Theodore 4, born in Missouri
Virgy 1/12, born in Missouri”

Dale Edward Gowen of Andes, New York wrote September 19, 1994 that his grandfather, William Theodore Gowen was born in 1879, place and parents unknown and died in Carthage, Missouri in Jasper County in 1921.
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Mary Ann Gowen married G.W. Sherots on December 24, 1868, according to St. Charles County marriage records.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MISSOURI

James Columbus Gowen, a farmer, was married to Catharine Margaret Bieujoth Gowen in St. Clair County. Children born to James Columbus Gowen and Catharine Bieujoth Gowen include their sixth child: a male Gowen born October 10, 1885. James was 31 at the time of the birth, and Catharine was 29, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C9978, number 40. A Dr. West, M.D., was the name appearing on the birth certificate.
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James Gown was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 census of St. Clair County, Enumeration District 229, page 5, Monagan Township:

“Gown, James 26, born in Missouri
Margaret 23, born in Illinois
Rosa 4, born in Missouri
Sarah J. 3, born in Missouri
Emma 10/12, born in Missouri”
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Thomas Gown appeared as the head of the household in the 1880 census of St. Clair County also. His family was enu­merated in Enumeration District 229, page 11:

“Gown, Thomas 24, born in Iowa
Oscar 1, born in Illinois”
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Haymond Henry was married to Alice McGowen Henry in St. Clair County. A male Henry child was born to them August 21, 1896 according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C9979. Haymond was 52 at the time of the birth and Alice was 41. A.C. Marques completed the birth certificate.
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Joseph William Reasoner, a farmer, was married to Nannie Ann Gowens Reasoner in St. Clair County. A female Reasoner child was born to them December 23, 1884. She was their sixth child according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records Database,” roll number C9978, number 23. Joseph was 35 at the time of the birth, as was Nannie. A.M. Zebold, M.D. of Johnson City was the medical attendant whose name appears on the birth certificate.

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Charles Goin and his wife, Mary Robert Goin lived in Bonne Terre, Missouri in St. Francois County in 1871 when a daughter was born. He died there in 1905, according to D. Naumann, a great-great granddaughter.

Children born to them include:

Mary Louise “Maria” Goin born in 1871

Mary Louise “Maria” Goin, daughter of Charles Goin and Mary Robert Goin, was born at Bonne Terre in 1871. She was married about 1888, husband’s name Bequette. Mary Louise “Maria” Goin Bequette died there in 1952.

STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Charles F. Goin was a merchant in 1802 in St. Michaels, Mis­souri. The name of the town was later changed to Freder­icktown, Missouri. He enlisted August 30, 1812 in the Mis­souri militia company of Captains Dodge and Henry. He was discharged October 19, 1812. He was married to Matilda Aubuchon at St. Genevieve, Missouri May 30, 1819.

Charles F. Goin was the only individual of interest to the Gowen chroniclers who appeared in the 1830 census of Mis­souri. He was a resident of St. Genevieve County at that time.

Charles F. Goin died July 13, 1835 at Detroit, Michigan. He was listed in the “War of 1812, Index of Pensioners.” Matilda Aubuchon Goin was a resident of St. Genevieve, Missouri in 1850 when she received Bounty Land Grant No. 52556 for 40 acres of land. In 1855 she received Bounty Land Grant No. 45607 for 120 acres. In 1872 she continued as a resident of St. Genevieve, Missouri. She died February 27, 1886.
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The following slave interviews were conducted during the decade of 1929-1939 in St. Genevieve County:

Interview with James Goings:

“Teresa Cannon was my mammy. She belonged to old Dr. Cannon, of Jackson; when I was born. Tom Goings was my Daddy: He lived on a near-by plantation. Mrs. Dunn bought my mammy and me. Den ‘Massa’ Lige Hill got us fum her. I growed up out der near White-water. Dey was ’bout twenty slaves on de place, ‘on we was all living pretty good– planty to eat, an’ clothes enuf. Dey wuzn’t no school out dere, an’ I didden know nothin’ ’bout readin’ ’bout writin’–mostly, I jes’ done ‘chores’ carrin’ in de wood ‘en water en’ sech like.”

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, James
I was ’bout ten years old wen de war was over, so I ‘members well-nuf. They was a battle over at White water, I didden see it, but I heard de shooting and seed some o’ de wounded men. De Southern soldiers had been round de place for ’bout a week. ‘Massa’ had a grist mill ‘en he had lots o’ corn. Dey was takin’ our corn en’ grindin’ it for dey own use. Dey was killin’ our hogs, an’ helpin’ der selves to whut we had. Den word came dat de ‘Yankees’ was comin’. ‘Old George’ was sent to take de horses to de woods ‘en hide ’em. Back in de woods he met two neighbor boys, ‘Willis’, ‘en Columbus Bain’, en’ dey showed him where to hide de hosses, an’ de sojers never did fin’ ’em. Our young ‘Massa Billie’ ‘en de two ‘Bain’ boys got away–but de ‘Yanks’ druv de army clear to Bloomfield ‘en furder.
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State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, James
De dead was laying all long de road an’ dey stayed dere, too. In dem days it wuzn’t nuthin’ to fin’ a dead man in de woods, De’Yankees’ took (Old Massa’ ‘en all de uddor mon in to Cape Girardeau ‘en made ‘um help build de forts.

State: Missouri Interviewee: James Goings

We often seed sojers on de roads, but dey didden bother us much, but de bushwackers, ‘de was bad. One day, Bill Noeman ‘en his step-mother; fun White water Station, cum up to our place. She had on a print dress ‘en a sunbonnet, ‘en dat was all she had left in de world. Dey had burned up everything for ‘um-dey house, dey gristmill–everything. But sumtimes de sojers got de Bushwackers. Dere was one fella named ‘Bolen’ dey got him ‘en tuck him to de Cape. Dere dey hung him on a high gate-post, jest outside ‘er town. “My ‘mammy’, Teresa Cannon lived here in dis house wid us for a long time. She died nine year ago at de age of one hundred ‘en fifteen.”

State: Missouri: Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
My full name was Rachal Exelina Mayberry (Mabrey) an’ my mammy’s name was Cynthy Minerva Jane Logan. You see I carried de name Mayberry cause dat was my masta’s name. Masta’ Josiah Layberry. My mammy carried de name Logan ’cause dat was de famly she belonged to fo’ Masta’ bought her down in Buckskull, Arkansas. Masta had three sons, Dosh, his wife was Roberta, Alf his wife was Malissa and Byrd, his wife was Cully. In dem days we called ’em all by dere first name. We honored de ole Masta’, but de younger folks, we didden call Masta’ Dosh, or Masta’ Byrd–or Missus Cully. It was jes Dosh, Byrd or Cully, ??didden’ know de ole Missus. Dey tole me she went crazy and kilt herself shortly after was borned ’cause she though I was white. We was de only slave famly Masta’ had en ?? was good to us. We all liked him, all o’ us but cynthy, dat’s my mammy I allus called ??or Cynthy till after de war was over. Cynthy always called him. “Ole Damn”o-she hated him ’cause he brought her fum Arkansas and left her twins an dey poppy down dere. Cynthy’s daddy was a full Cherrokee. She was alwys mad and had a mean look in her eye. When she got her Indian up de white folks let her alone. She usta run off to de woods till she git over it. One time she tuk me and went to de woods an’ it was nigh a month fore dey found her–and I was nigh dead. Dey kept me at de white folks house till I got strong again. Only one time masta’ whip me. We made lots o’ molasses on our place. OH! lots of molasses en’ dey was allus some barrels standin’ up right wid bungs in close to de bottom so de’lasses run out. One day I seed one o’ de men fix him some sweetened tobacey. He had his tobaccy in a box about so big, en he push de bung des way, en dat way–den down, den up den he hol’ it jes loose enough so de ‘lasses trickle out over his tobaccy. I watched him an thought I’d fix me some, too. I got my box fixed en’ I pushed at de bung, I pushed dis way, en dat way like I seed him do when all at once dat bung flew out en’ dat lasses flew all over de place. De barrel was full en’ itcum out so fast I couldn’t get de bung back in. I tried till I was wadin’ lasses to my knees. Den I run call Masta’ and tell him a bung dun bust out. He say how you to dat? I tell him I jes knock again’ ‘en it flew out. Den he seed my box and he knowed how I done it. Den he laid me on de floor an’ he put his foot on my haid. He took his switch and he gave me one good out. Den he kept beatin on de floor. I guess dat was to make de others think he was giving me a big beatin’. But I didden want that big foot on my haid no more. De big couse stood facing de road. It was built like lots o’ houses was in dem days, de kitchen and dinin’ room on one side. Masta’s room on de udder with a big open hallway between cross de front was a big porch. We called it a gallery. Across de road, back a piece ways was our cabin. Cynthy did all de cookin, an she was a good cook. We allus had plenty good things to eat. De white folks would sit down en eat, enwhen dey’s through we’d sit down at de same table. I members de first shoes I ever had. One of de men had got em fo’ his little girl, en’ dey was too small. So he giv’ ’em to my step-daddy for me. Dey uz too big but I wore em en was proudof em. They was so big fo’ me, they went dis way en’ dat way en’ den de heels went allcrooked. I wore ’em till bout de time de first snow came den I guess I though I’d wore ’em long enuf an’ I throwed em away. My step daddy whipped me for dat and made me wear ’em all winter.

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
I must a been bout eight year old when de war start. Fust I knowed, one day Masta said to me. “Childgo out to de gate an see if anyone comin.” I went to de gate like he tole me an’ dere was men comin down de road. Whew! I never seed so many men in all my life. I went back en’ tole him. He didden’ say nuthin’ but lit out the back way across the fields an we didden see him again fo’ some time.

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
After that we saw lots o’ sojers–dey’d stop at our place but dey never bother nuthin. Masta told us allus to have plenty cookin’ an bakin’ ready when de sojers came. Cynthy’d have de kitchan cupboard piled full o’ lightbread and cakes and pies–sometime dey’s Rebel sojers an sometimes dey’s Reublicans–We called de Northerns Republicans. He cud allus tell ’em. The Rebels wore brown coats and the Northerners wore blue suits wid pretty gold pieces on dey shoulders. My! But dey was pretty.

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
Masta’ ud come home once en awhile –an den one day he come home I can see him yet asittin by de kitchen stove. De stove sat back in de big fireplace far enuf so de pipe go up de flue but not too far so you could look in de oven. Dere sat de Masta Skin’ like he had sumthin’ to teml mammy but was skeered to. She had her mad up that ??y-I jes foun’ a hen’s nest an’ was runnin’in to tell her. I hollered “Cynthy, Cynthy”– masta’ put up his hand en say, slow like–Stop chile! You mustin’ call her Cynthy no more. The war is over and you no more slaves. Now you must call her mammy”. But dat ?? de difference it made–we kep’ on livin dere just de same, till Masta’ died two year after de war.

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
One day a mule kicked him on de laig what was burt in de war. It got so bad de doctor couldn’ do nuthin for it. Masta’ wud holler wii pain–It was in de fall of de mr. one day I came in and sed, “Masta’ you know dat big yellow apple tree? It’s bloomin again, ??its got little green apples on it.” He looked at me an aez-‘Chile, youre lyin”, was, “No Masta I aint.” He say “If your lyin’ to me, I’ll get up and lick you again”, I runs and gets him a branch wid flowers on, and little green apples, an when he sees it, he cries. He knows he’s gonna die cause de tree is bloomin out of season. But I didden un it. I says “Masta’ if dem apples gits ripe, we’ll have good eatins’ ’cause de big ??lo mealy ones wen dey fall, dey bust wide open.”

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
Masta’ died en if I’d a know’d what I know now I could have saved him. I’d a took ??g elder leaves en boiled em to make a tea–den I’d a poured dat in de sore en it ud got well.

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
Masta’ musta had hundreds a acres–cause he give each o’ his boys a big farm-en dey was a dotter Caroline, by his fust wife–I forgit bout her–he give her a farm, too–Des a down in Stoddard County, near Advance. Shortly after dat Dosh died, on de rest sold at en’ went to Texas.

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
We seed Masta’ lots a times after he died. I sez it was Masta’ cause it looked like ?? One day I was standin lookin thru de bars o’ de gate wen I seen out in de road de largest dog I ever seed in all my life. He was standin’ der lookin’ at me. I seys to my other, Look! he’s got thick sandy red hair like Masta’s, on he’s got a nose like Masta’s, on he’s gos eyes like Masta’s, an he sho’ do like like Masta’–Den I run back mto de gallery where de adder folks is. Dat dog stan’ dere lookin at us, de big brush on his tail jes a wavin’, den he reach thru de gate wid one paw, en onlatch it, and walked right in. he gate went shut agin but it didden make no noise. Den he cum up de walk en go rite across de gallery in front of us. He jump over de side fence, en run across de field, en go inter de woods. We know’d it was Masta’, jes cum to look aroun, en it git so he’d cum every day ’bout noon, jes when Masta’ always cum in fo’ dinner. We ain’t never seed him cum outer de grave yard, but he always com frum dat way. En one day I was playing in de doorway of our cabin an I looked across to de big house, and dere sat Masta’ in his big chair on de gallery. I called Mammy en she says–“If youre lyin’, I’ll whup you”. But she cum en look, en she seed him too, he had his white shirt-sleeve rolled up to his elbow and his red flannel undershit sleeve down to his wrist jes like he uster wear it. Der he sat en while we wus lookin he got up en walked off around the house.

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
I members one evenin’ bout dusk I was commimthru de cotton patch, an’ I run plum into the crawlin’ along–Dat was durin’ de war, en der he was crawlin’ on his hands en knees. he had de biggest hands I ever seed on a human, an his feet wasn’t ever touchin de groun’–ley dey was jes floppin’ one over de udder, dis way. An his face!–I’ve seed false faces but this was de worst I ever seed–dere was big red en white stripes all across his face. He rared up an looked at me like a dog rare on his haunces, and jes’ dat way he was taller den I was. I didden stop to look again’ but I lit out en run through dat cotton patch. Lawd ha’ mercy! how I did run. I jes’ knocked dat cotton one way er nother–en dey didden whip me for it when I tole em bout it nuther. Nex’ mornin’ we went down der to look, move seed de tracks where his knees had made-thru de cotton patch, cross the road, en enter de woods. But no body else never did see him. I often studied, was he natchel, or jes a ghost.

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
When my little brother was borned, I members dat day. Mammy and I was working out in the corn patch. She was coverin corn, an she jes had bout three or four more rows to coverthen she ran to de house. Dey was jes one room en she tried to made de udder children go outside but dey wouldn’ go, so she ran out side in de chimney corner, en soon dey heard a baby holler. Dey called me to o um quick cause Mammy found a baby. by de sping house stood a ole tree–en I seed it had blown down an in de branches was a big nest an de nest was empty. I sez -“Rite dere’s where mammy found her baby–rite outer dat nest”. Dey sex, “No suh! She done found it in de chimny corner, ouse we heard it dere.” No, mammy didden need nobody to help tend to her. Aunt Hannah Erwin was a doctor woman. She could sure cure a woman if she had child-bed fever–but my mammy didden need her.”

State: Missouri Interviewee: Goings, Rachal
Rachal Goings, lives at end of Bodean Lane adjoining Community Gardens, Cape Girardeau,Missouri, no street number.
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Frank Maxwell Gowen wrote in a letter dated October 8, 1974:

“About 1970 my wife and I stopped in French Village, Missouri [St. Francis County] and contacted George Gowen. He was a man about 65 years old. From him I learned that his line of Gowens had lived in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri for many years and that some of his family had engaged in the Civil War.”

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI

John Goans, a driver, lived in the rear of 4205A Kennerly Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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Alexander Goin, a Scotch emigrant, was enumerated in the 1880 census of St. Louis County, Enumeration District 36, page 11, as the head of a living at 919 Glasglow Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri:

“Goin, Alexander 28, born in Scotland
Mariah 24, born in Missouri
Emiline M. 3, born in Missouri
Jesse M. 2, born in Missouri”
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Betty Jean Goin was born January 17, 1950 in St. Louis. In 1973 she was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was married August 20, 1973 to C. Eric Mason who was born in Oklahoma October 24, 1938, according to Bernalillo County, New Mexico Marriage Book 152, page 93888.
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Emily Ann Going was married to Francis Marion Meloy about 1887. In 1907 they were residents of St. Louis, Missouri. On December 27, 1907 their daughter, Jennie Katherine Meloy was married to Harry Decatur Fagin.
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Fred Malloy Going enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in St. Louis July 23, 1918. He died two months later, September 28, 1918 in Brooklyn Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, according to “Officers and Enlisted Man of U.S. Naval Service who Died During the World War.” He died of pneumonia during the influenza epidemic.
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Frederick J. Going, a driver, lived at 730 S. 2First, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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Henry Going, a driver, lived in the rear of 2010 Market, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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John Going was the head of a household enumerated in the 1850 census of St. Louis County, Ward 5, page 184. Members of the family included Thomas Going, John Going, Ann Going, Catherine Going, George Going, John Going, and Thomas Going.
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Patrick Going, a laborer, lived at 2110 Division, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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William Going, a driver, lived at 730 S. 2First, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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Emma Goings was married to Robert Story October 11, 1874 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 16, page 478. Nothing more is known of Robert Story and Emma Goings Story.
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Thomas Goings was married to Sarah Stephenson October 2, 1865 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 12, page 270. Nothing more is known of Thomas Goings and Sarah Stephenson Goings.
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David D. Goins, a barber, lived at 2217 Arsenal, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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Edward Goins, a porter, lived at 530 Argyle, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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Elwyn L. Goins died June 13, 1996 in St. Louis, according to his obituary in the June 14, 1996 edition of the “St. Louis Dispatch.” He was the husband of Dorothea E. Goins who preceded him in death. He was the grandfather of Heather Johnson and the late Debra J. Goins, and he was a brother to the late Melvin S. Goins, Jr. Elwyn L. Goins was survived by a son, Gary Goins. He was buried in Valhalla Cemetery.
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Julia Goins was married to Adam Lewis February 13, 1873 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 15, page 522. Nothing more is known of Adam Lewis and Julia Goins Lewis.
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LeRoy Goins, “aged 28 years & 6 mo.” died October 2, 1871, according to the “Missouri Republican,” edition of October 9, 1871. He lived at 822 N. 7th Street in St. Louis. The announcement requested “Cincinnati, Ohio and Clinton, Iowa papers please copy,” suggesting that the decedent had family connections there.
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Michael Goins was born in St. Louis February 1, 1945. While stationed at Cannon Air Force Base in Curry County, New Mexico, he was married to Mary Lee Wilkins of St. Louis, according to Curry County Marriage Book 74, page 34225. She was born there December 25, 1945. Children born to Michael Goins and Mary Lee Wilkins Goins are unknown.
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Robert Goins, a porter, lived at 408 S. 15th, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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Rosie Marie Goins was born in St. Louis February 15, 1929. In 1953 she was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was married to Charles Edward Loden February 14, 1953, according to Bernalillo County, Marriage Book 63, page 37503. Charles Edward Loden was born in Chicago, Illinois April 4, 1928.
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William H. Goins, a car cleaner, lived at 530 Argyle Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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Alexander Gowan was married to Maria Speed October 12, 1871 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 15, page 182. Nothing more is known of Alexander Gowan and Maria Speed Gowan.
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Barbara H. Gowan was living at 4316A Detente Avenue, ac­cording to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.
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Elizabeth Gowan was married to Ransom Matthews June 27, 1867 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, volume 12, page 633. Nothing more is known of Ransom Matthews and Elizabeth Gowan Matthews.
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Sarah Elizabeth Gowan was born May 22, 1858 in St. Louis County of parents unknown. She was married about 1880 to William Evans who was born April 10, 1858, also in St. Louis. He died June 7, 1919 in Newport Beach, California. She died there December 17, 1922.

Children born to them include:

Oscar Elmer Evans born January 25, 1882
Otis Frank Evans born January 24, 1884
Lillie May Evans born August 26, 1887
Clarence Menefee Evans born about 1890
Leroy R. Evans born June 22, 1891
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Felon Gowan, “a coremaker” was listed in the 1860 city di­rectory of St. Louis, living at 237 N. 9th Street.
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George W. Gowan, service manager for Olivetti Underwood Corporation, and his wife, Diane J. Gowan, lived at 246 South Old Orchard Avenue, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.
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Harvey C. Gowan, Sr, age 91, died December 6, 1999, according to his obituary in the December 7 edition of the “St. Louis Post-Dispatch.” He was buried in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates.
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John A. Gowan, an upholsterer, lived at 815 Ware Avenue, St Louis, Missouri, in 1890 according to St. Louis directories.
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John N. Gowan, a foreman for St. Louis Shipbuilding and Steel Company and his wife, Theresa Gowan lived at 5733 Finkman, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.
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Leslie Gowan, a sales representative for N&W Railroad and his wife, Martha Gowan lived at 9950 Cambria Drive, ac­cording to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.
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Louis A. Gowan, an electrician and his wife, Edna F. Gowan lived at 1033 Childress Avenue, according to the 1959 city di­rectory.
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Mary Gowan was married to Timothy Clancy January 13, 1859 according to St. Louis County Marriage Book, Volume 10, page 13. Nothing more is known of Timothy Clancy and Mary Gowan Clancy.
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Ralph L. Gowan, owner of Gowan Package Liquor Store lo­cated at 3805 South Kingshighway Boulevard and his wife, Garnet S. Gowan lived in St. Louis County, according to the city directory. She was office secretary for Anheuser-Busch Company at that time. In 1966 Ralph L. Gowan, a govern­ment employee, and Garnet S. Gowan lived at 6600 Hurst­green Lane, according to the city directory.
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Raymond E. Gowan, a city policeman and his wife, Joan E. Gowan lived at 415 Caroline Avenue, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.
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Richard L. Gowan, a brakeman with Missouri-Pacific Rail­way and his wife, Genenieve Gowan lived at 1958-A Senate Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.
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Sarah Gowan was married to John Henry Crocker June 29, 1873 in St. Louis County according to St. Louis County Marriage book, volume 16, page 28. Nothing more is known of John Henry Crocker and Sarah Gowan Crocker.
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Susan Gowan, a machine operator for Joyce Hat Company lived at 2653 Shenandoah Avenue, according to the city di­rectory of St. Louis.
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Alex Gowans, an office worker for the U.S. government, lived at 7550 Page Avenue, Apt. 1, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.
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Dr. Charles Gowans, a physician, and his wife Hermine Gowans lived at 6013 Cates Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. His office was in the same loca­tion.
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Albert D. Gowen, a laborer and his wife, Fay N. Gowen lived at 2012-A Allen Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.
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Arth A. Gowen, a freight handler for Flynn Forwarding and his wife, Jean Gowen lived at 5746 Labadie Avenue, accord­ing to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. Ronald Gowen, a machinist for Central Sewing Machine Supply and his wife, Louise Gowen also lived at 5746 Labadie Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. In 1966 he was a clerk for Jones Trucking Company and they lived at 1875 Clover Lane.
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Curtis B. Gowen, sales representative for Electro Motive Company and his wife, Vivian F. Gowen lived in St. Louis County, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. She was listed as a pen addresser for Multiplex Display Furniture living at 911 Lafayette Avenue.
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Darwin G. Gowen, a factory worker at Fisher Body Works and his wife, Mary A. Gowen lived at 9 Becker Drive, ac­cording to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.
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Edward G. Gowen, U. S. Air Force lived at 6314 Upper Brandon Drive, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.
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Jeffrey Gowen and Dr. Rose Gowen of St. Louis were the parents of Logan M. Gowen, age eight, whose poem “His Holy Day” was published in “Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans,” 1993, published by the American Academy of Poetry, Asheboro, North Carolina.
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Joseph H. Gowen and his wife, Eunice D. Gowen, employees of Tip-Top Cleaners lived at 5460 North Kingshighway Boulevard, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis. In 1966 she lived at 6380 Lillian Avenue [rear], according to the 1959 city directory.
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Lyman B. Gowen, an employee of Southside Roofing lived in Bloomdale, Missouri, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.
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Robert J. Gowen, a clerk for Chicago Pneumatic Company and his wife, Betty Gowen lived at 2303-A Bellvue Avenue, according to the 1966 city directory of St Louis.
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Webb W. Gowen, a machinist and his wife, Nedra N. Gowen lived at 827-A Bremen Avenue, according to the city direc­tory of St. Louis.
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William Gowen, who was born in Tennessee in 1833, was the head of a household enumerated in the 1880 census of St. Louis County, Enumeration District 187, page 30, in the Merrimac Township:

“Gowen, William 47, born in TN
Susan 37, born in Missouri
William 17, born in Missouri
Dolly 13, born in Missouri
Katie 11, born in Missouri
James M. 9, born in Missouri
Peter 7, born in Missouri
John 3, born in Missouri”

Apparently William Gowen had migrated to Missouri about the start of the Civil War.
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William E. Gowen, a mechanic for McDonnell Aircraft Cor­poration and his wife, Elma M. Gowen lived at 1824 North 20th Street, according to the city directory of St. Louis. In 1966 he continued as a mechanic for McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, living at 6314 Upper Brandon Drive, the address given by Edward G. Gowen, presumed to be his son. Mrs. Minnie E. Gowen was shown to be the wife of William E. Gowen in 1966. She was listed as a cafeteria worker at Berkley Junior High School.
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John C. Gowens and his wife Eva Gowens lived at 1918-A Sheridan Avenue, according to the 1959 city directory of St. Louis.
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Arnold G. Gowins, owner of Gowins Contracting and his wife Mary E. Gowins lived at 4616 Roxie Avenue, according to the 1966 city directory of St. Louis.

SCOTLAND COUNTY, MISSOURI

Robert E. S. McGowan, a farmer born in Iowa, was married to Sarah Brooks McGowan, born in Iowa, in Scotland County. Children born to Robert E. S. McGowan and Sarah Brooks McGowan include one female child born December 25, 1884 in Scotland County. She was the seventh child born to the couple. At the time of the birth, Robert was 32 and Sarah was 34, according to “Missouri Birth and Death Records,” roll number C6375, number 311.

SCOTT COUNTY, MISSOURI

Minnie Goins was married June 21, 1905 to Jasper N. Dovers as his third wife. He was born in December 1856 in Illinois. He died in 1916 in Sikeston, Missouri, according to Ernie Dovers.

Children born to them include:

Jasper Dovers born about 1907
Laura Dovers born about 1910
Harvey Dovers born about 1914

SHANNON COUNTY, MISSOURI

STODDARD COUNTY, MISSOURI

Joseph Goins [Gains?] was listed as the head of a household enumerated in the 1850 census of Stoddard County:

“Goins, Joseph 28, born in TN, farmer, illiterate
Elizabeth 23, born in SC, illiterate
William 7, born in TN
James 4, born in TN
John 3, born in TN
Goins, William 16, born in TN”

Apparently the family had emigrated to Missouri between 1847 and 1850. William Goins is probably a brother of Joseph Goins.

SALINE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Richard Marshall, Jr.[1799-1872] was married to Jane Goin in 1825 [1803-1863]..
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Mary A. Gowen was married January 20, 1880 to Ambrose Parks, according to Saline County Marriage records.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, MISSOURI

Fred Goin, son of Fred Goin and Martha Goin, was born Octo­ber 12, 1913 at Harris, Missouri, according to his obituary which was published January 9, 1993 in the “Casper Star-Tribune,” Casper, Wyoming:

“Buffalo–Services for Fred Goin, 79, will be con-ducted at the Amie Holt Care Center at 10 a.m. Monday at the Adams Funeral Home by Rev. Danny Francis. Private graveside services will be conducted at the Kearny Cemetery.

Mr. Goin was born Oct. 12, 1913 in Harris, Mo., the son of Fred and Martha Goin. The family moved to Denver where he attended grade school, later moving to Midwest where he graduated from high school in 1931.

In 1931, he married Fern Erwin. They made their home in Midwest while Mr. Goin was employed in the oilfields. In 1945, they moved to Buffalo and he worked as an artist, paint contractor and sign painter.

On Sept. 5, 1952, he married Grace Huggins in Jackson Hole, and they then lived in Buffalo. He was involved in a debilitating, snowmobile accident in 1973. Mr. Goin enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting. A member of the Sheridan Elks Lodge, he was also past master of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Midwest.

Survivors include his wife, one son, Dr. Donald Goin of Denver; three daughters, Mary L. Bullock and Wanda Sell, both of Gibharbor, Wash., and Linda Rose of Houston, Texas; three stepdaughters, Patricia Hepp of Sheridan, Elizabeth Rice of Gillette and Rosemary Loeber of Las Vegas, Nev.; 13 grandchildren and nine great‑grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant sister and one stepdaughter.”
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Rev. Zachariah Goins was born in 1840. He died January 10, 1890 at the age 50 and was buried in Harris Cemetery, Sulli­van County.

TANEY COUNTY, MISSOURI

William Gowan served as a Civil War soldier from Taney County.

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A. L. Gowen, defendant and Henderson & Wilkey of Greene County, Missouri, plaintiff were involved in a lawsuit October 25, 1893, according to Taney County Deed Book 8, page 560. The case involved a contract on land in Section 3, Township 24, Range 17. A lis pendens judgement was awarded to the plaintiff.

TEXAS COUNTY, MISSOURI

Oleta Fay Gowin was born December 25, 1927 at Simmons, Missouri. In 1948 she lived in Amarillo, Texas where she was employed as a clerk for Sears. In the 1951 edition of the Amarillo city directory she was a clerk for Montgomery Ward & Company and lived at 508 W. 16th Street. She applied for a marriage license at Clovis, New Mexico with William Bates Trotter who was born in Abilene, Texas May 2, 1915. No return was made of the license, according to Curry County Marriage Book 34, page 8758.
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A. D. Gowing was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Texas County, Household No. 133:

“Gowing, A. D 34, born in TN, male
Nancy 31, born in Missouri
George W. 13, born in Missouri
Francis M. 9, born in Missouri
William H. 7, born in Missouri
Alice A. 5, born in Missouri
Malinda C. 3, born in Missouri
[unnamed] 6/12, born in Missouri [female]”

VAN BUREN COUNTY, MISSOURI

Deborah Goins was married to John E. Wallace June 12, 1843, according to the Van Buren County Marriage Book A, page 66.
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Sarah Ann Goins was married to Joseph Cummings Febru­ary 19, 1846 at the residence of George Goins, according to Van Buren County Marriage Book A, page 98.

WARREN COUNTY, MISSOURI

David M. Gowan was born March 7, 1808. He was married about 1833, wife’s name Nancy S. Gowan who was born September 13, 1809 and died January 18, 1881. They lived in Camp Branch Township, Warren County and in St. Charles County, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MISSOURI

George J. Gowen who was born March 9, 1921 died June 29, 1982 and was buried in Big River Cemetery in Washington County. He was married about 1946 to Alma Lucille Parks, daughter of Linuel Parks and Lottie Warren Parks. She was born October 8, 1924 and died January 5, 1992. She was buried beside her husband in Big River Cemetery. Children born to George J. Gowen and Alma Lucille Parks Gowen are unknown.

WAYNE COUNTY, MISSOURI

Martin Gowan appeared as the head of a household in the Wayne County 1880 census, Enumeration District 183, page 16, Benton Township:

“Gowan, Martin 26, born in Missouri
Mary 25, born in Missouri
Charity 7, born in Missouri
William 5, born in Missouri
Martha 2, born in Missouri”
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Nancy Gowen appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 census of Wayne County, according to the research of Karlyn May. Her husband, Thomas Gowen had returned to Texas to claim an inheritance, and was ambushed and killed on his trip back to Missouri.

Children born to Thomas Gowen and Nancy Gowen include:

Hannah Elizabeth Gowen born February 11, 1861

Hannah Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of Thomas Gowen and Nancy Gowen, was born February 11, 1861. She was married about 1879 to Francis Marion Clark. She died February 6, 1937. Heather Martini wrote June 12, 2001 to identify them as her maternal great-great-grandparents.

WEBSTER COUNTY, MISSOURI

Jesse H. Gowan was married in 1887 at Seymour, Missouri to Sallie Ann Robertson who was born February 27, 1871 in Lebanon, Missouri to William Robertson and Sarah Fetters Robertson. Sallie Ann Robertson Gowan of Muskogee County, Oklahoma died September 8, 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

WORTH COUNTY, MISSOURI
John R. Goin was married to Tilda Chapman on February 10, 1895, according to Worth County marriage records.
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Levi Goin married Ida B. Killingsworth on December 21, 1899, according to Worth County marriage records.

WRIGHT COUNTY, MISSOURI

Louisa W. Gowan, who was born in North Carolina in 1796 was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Wright County Missouri:

“Gowan, Louisa W. 54, born in NC
Jessie 26, born in TN
Martin 24, born in TN, farmer
Francis 16, born in TN, female
Morgan 22, born in TN, laborer
James 20, born in TN, laborer
Robert 13, born in TN, laborer
Sealy 21, born in TN, female
Charity 18, born in TN, female
Gowan, Madison Sanders 7, born in TN, female”
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Zachinas Gowen, a Tennesseean who was born in 1817, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 census of Wright County, Household No. 449-449:

“Gowen,Zachinas 33, born in TN
Mary 23, born in TN
Rebecca 14, born in TN
William 11, born in TN
James 9, born in TN
Mary 4, born in MO
Willymere 3, born in MO
Samantha 2, born in MO”