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Mcgowan Family History & Genealogy

17,238 biographies and 34 photos with the Mcgowan last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Mcgowan family members.

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Early Mcgowans

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Catherine (Mitchell) McGowan was born in 1780 in Sligo, County Sligo Ireland. She was in a relationship with Michael McGowan, and had a child Bridget (McGowan) Tahaney. Catherine McGowan died at age 89 years old in 1869 in Juneau County, Wisconsin United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine (Mitchell) McGowan.
Michael McGowan was born in 1780 in Sligo, County Sligo Ireland, and died in Sligo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael McGowan.
James Mcgowan of Australia was born in 1793, and died at age 63 years old in 1856.
Martin Mcgowan of Reedy Cr Australia was born in 1802, and died at age 84 years old in 1886 in Reedy Cr.
John Mcgowan of Australia was born in 1805, and died at age 74 years old in 1879.
Bridget Mcgowan of Reedy Ck Australia was born in 1810 to Mcnamara Edward Mcgowan and Bridget Ohara Mcgowan. Bridget Mcgowan died at age 82 years old in 1892 in Reedy Ck.
Daniel Mcgowan of Stawell Ho Australia was born in 1811, and died at age 73 years old in 1884 in Stawell Ho.
Letitia Mcgowan of W Beal Australia was born in 1813, and died at age 80 years old in 1893 in W Beal.
Patrick Mcgowan of Australia was born in 1813 to Jonathan Mcgowan and Fanny Mcsweeney Mcgowan. Patrick Mcgowan died at age 60 years old in 1873.
Bridget (McGowan) Tahaney
Bridget (McGowan) Tahaney was born on February 7, 1814 in Sligo County, County Sligo Ireland to Catherine (Mitchell) McGowan and Michael McGowan. She was in a relationship with Luke Tahaney Jr., and had children Daniel Tahaney, Margaret Tahaney, John Tahaney, Thomas Tahaney, Winifred Tahaney, and Patrick H Tahaney. Bridget Tahaney died at age 80 years old on May 21, 1894 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bridget (McGowan) Tahaney.
Robert Mcgowan of Carl N Australia was born in 1815, and died at age 97 years old in 1912 in Carl N.
Pat Mcgowan of Ballarat Australia was born in 1817, and died at age 89 years old in 1906 in Ballarat.

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Updated Mcgowan Biographies

Janet Rae (Vantran) McGowan of Roscoe, New York United States was born on January 31, 1954 to Doris M Vantran. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janet Vantran McGowan .
Susan (McGowan) Voigt of Ascot Vale, City of Moonee Valley County, VIC Australia was born in 1842 in Portadown, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon County, Northern Ireland United Kingdom, and died at age 67 years old on August 26, 1910 in Ascot Vale, City of Moonee Valley County, VIC Australia.
Kailey (Brenkley/McGowan) Lowry was born on October 23, 1992 at Burnley General Hospital in Burnley, Lancashire County, England United Kingdom. Kailey Brenkley/McGowan was married to Luke James Lowry on August 10, 2019. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kailey (Brenkley/McGowan) Lowry.
Mary Ann (Mcgowan) Bennett of Culgoa, Buloke Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1862 in Viad, and died at age 88 years old in 1950 in Culgoa.
Gordon Effield Mcgowan of Mildura, Mildura Rural City County, VIC Australia was born on November 27, 1920 in Mildura to Effield Mcgown and Grace Olive Shields. Gordon Mcgowan died at age 83 years old on July 19, 2004 in NSW.
Adelaide Madeline (Harrap) McGowan of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born on July 28, 1897 in Yarram, Wellington Shire County to Edward Harrap Jr. and Sarah Hickey Harrap. She had siblings James Richard Harrap, Nellie Elizabeth Harrap, Ernest David Harrap, Emily May Harrap, Mary Ann Harrap, Wilford Patrick Harrap, Caroline Margaret Harrap, Mabel Lillian Sarah Harrap, and William Harrap. She married Walter Henry Mcgown in 1915, and had children Dulcie Jean Mcgown, Samuel John Mcgown, and Lindsay Walter Edward Mcgown. Adelaide McGowan died at age 86 years old on July 27, 1984 in Melbourne.
Thomas Seton McGowan was a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1998. Born in South Carolina, Thomas had lived in Potomac, Maryland, Rockville, Maryland, Oxnard, California, and Anacortes, Washington. He is buried in the United States Naval Academy Cemetery in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Thomas Mcgowan married Kirsten Becker in December of 2003.
Sarah Ann (Mcgowan) Wyatt of Beechworth Australia was born on July 17, 1867 in Carlsruhe, Macedon Ranges Shire County, VIC to Thomas Mcgowan and Agnes Croomie Mcgowan. She had siblings Agnes Mcgowan and John William Mcgowan. She married George John Wyatt on March 21, 1888, and had children Alice Maude (Wyatt) Bennie, William Thomas Wyatt, Charlotte Agnes (Wyatt) Barber, George John Wyatt, Reginald Wyatt, Eva (Wyatt), and Alfred Ernest Wyatt. Sarah Wyatt died at age 66 years old on February 27, 1934 in Albert Park, Port Phillip City County.
Louis Jr McGowan Jr of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, MO was born on December 17, 1927, and died at age 70 years old on October 25, 1998. Louis McGowan was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section 1D Site 1273 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis.
Florence McGowan was in a relationship with Neil MacLean, and has children Mary Patricia (MacLean) Connolly and Edward MacLean. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Florence McGowan.
Wheatley McGowan is the child of Katie A. Dove McGowan (1894-1993) and John Henry McGowan (1889-1964). He was born on May 5, 1929 in Joliet, Illinois and had 5 siblings including Otis Thomas (1910-1979), Loraine Caroline (1931-1996), and Henry Dove McGowan (1932-2004). Wheatley married Maurine McGowan (1930-2004) in Tarrant, Texas, USA on May 5, 1954 and had a daughter named Barbara Joyce McGowan (born 1948). On May 22, 2007, Wheatley McGowan passed away in Joliet, Illinois.
Mary (McGowan) Watkins was in a relationship with William Watkins, and had children William James Watkins, Margaret Mary Jane (Watkins) Sundberg, and Ted Watkins. Mary Watkins died on July 5, 1942. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (McGowan) Watkins.
Mary (Mcgowan) Watkins of Hawthorn Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Mcgowan Watkins.
Jerry A Mcgowan of Midland, Midland County, Texas was born on March 15, 1940, and died at age 71 years old on June 21, 2011.
Troy B Mcgowan of Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama was born on February 26, 1916, and died at age 65 years old in July 1981.
Harry J Jr Mcgowan of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington was born on September 2, 1916, and died at age 70 years old in February 1987.
Harry W Mcgowan of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas was born on August 24, 1909, and died at age 68 years old in August 1977.
Harry A McGowan of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on November 10, 1922, and died at age 78 years old on March 20, 2001. Harry McGowan was buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery Section 33 Site 90 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, in San Antonio.
Harry L McGowan of Nashville, Davidson County, TN was born on May 14, 1924, and died at age 68 years old on July 19, 1992. Harry McGowan was buried at Nashville National Cemetery Section LL Site 845 1420 Gallatin Road, South, in Madison.
Harry R Mcgowan of Chester, Chester County, South Carolina was born on August 4, 1915, and died at age 64 years old in April 1980.

Popular Mcgowan Biographies

Joseph Henry McGowan
He was born on September 18,1926 He had a rough childhood with a father who didn’t treat his family well. His father left the family when he was young and he had to find a job to help support his mother and brother and sister. His first job was selling strawberries on the street. He met the love of his life, Constance Carlin Buchanan, when he was just 12 years old and she was 8. He joined the navy When he was old enough and sent her a ring in the mail. She returned the ring to his mother because she said she wasn’t ready to be married at that time. That didn’t make anyone very happy. He didn’t give up and they were married a short time later. They had three children, Constance Jean, Joseph Henry jr. And Douglas William. He was away on deployment a lot of the time leaving Connie to raise the children. She was smart, resourceful and knew how to stretch a navy dollar. They were deployed and lived in Sasebo Japan, for a time, in a traditional Japanese home until they could get into navy housing. They met life long friends The Snyder’s there. Eventually, they bought a home and settled in Bonita, California. Where they resided for 40 years. They always had animals, a large garden and grandchildren in the home. They enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time at their cabin in Alturas, Ca. They were great neighbors and even better friends. Respected and beloved.
Hilda Francis (Hill) McGowan was born in 1915 in Dandenong, Greater Dandenong City County, VIC Australia, and died at age 72 years old in 1987 in Parkville.
Marylou (Leonard) McGowan
Marylou loved her kids and her nieces and nephews, raising a few if them herself. She worked at Goodyear in Jackson ohio. But was a female that was pro union. And was hit in the back by a fork lift stopping her from working. Gran had her family always close by, or visiting often. And lived bingo.
Kailey (Brenkley/McGowan) Lowry was born on October 23, 1992 at Burnley General Hospital in Burnley, Lancashire County, England United Kingdom. Kailey Brenkley/McGowan was married to Luke James Lowry on August 10, 2019. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kailey (Brenkley/McGowan) Lowry.
Mary (Berry) McGowan
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary (Berry) McGowan.
Rosemarie McGowan died in 2007. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosemarie A (Rzadkowolski) McGowan.
Annette (McGowan) was born in 1968 in Burnley, Lancashire County, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Annette McGowan.
Guy Grant Mcgowan II was born on May 1, 1953 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Guy Grant McGowan II.
Patricia R Mcgowan of Tinley Park, Cook County, IL was born on December 28, 1932, and died at age 67 years old on January 2, 2000.
Thomas Patrick McGowan was in a relationship with Sarah Ann (Dripps) McGowan Mrs., and has children Irma Spotvold and Maude Marion (McGowan) Koenig Mrs.. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thomas Patrick McGowan Mr..
Homer Mcgowan of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, Missouri was born on September 5, 1908, and died at age 65 years old in January 1974.
Michael McGowan was born in 1780 in Sligo, County Sligo Ireland, and died in Sligo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael McGowan.
Paul Anthony Mcgowan was born in 1967 at Sydney, and died at age 1 year old in 1968 at Knoxfield Melbourne. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul Anthony McGowan.
Janet Rae (Vantran) McGowan of Roscoe, New York United States was born on January 31, 1954 to Doris M Vantran. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janet Vantran McGowan .
Susan Marie (Mcgowan) Dougan of Princeton, Indiana United States was born on September 12, 1987. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susan Marie Dougan .
Betty Ann (McClure) McGowan was born on January 5, 1928, and died on November 23. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Betty Ann Mclure.
Loretta (Boldwyn) McGowan was born to Blandina Maria (Castillo) Boldwyn and John William Boldwyn, and has siblings Viola Stella (Boldwyn) Dalhaus, Delores (Boldwyn), Chuck Boldwyn, Johnnie Boldwyn, and Ronnie Boldwyn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Loretta (Boldwyn) McGowan.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Ann (Dripps) McGowan Mrs..
Maude Marion (McGowan) Koenig was born to Thomas Patrick McGowan Mr. and Sarah Ann (Dripps) McGowan Mrs., and has a sister Irma Spotvold. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maude Marion (McGowan) Koenig Mrs..
Florence McGowan was in a relationship with Neil MacLean, and has children Mary Patricia (MacLean) Connolly and Edward MacLean. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Florence McGowan.

Mcgowan Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Mcgowan family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 13,055 people with the last name Mcgowan that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

71.0 years

Oldest Mcgowans

These are the longest-lived members of the Mcgowan family on AncientFaces.

Mary Mcgowan of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on February 17, 1900, and died at age 110 years old on September 2, 2010.
110 years
Sanford Mcgowan was born on July 27, 1849, and died at age 108 years old in April 1958. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sanford Mcgowan.
108 years
William J Mcgowan of Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA was born on January 31, 1888, and died at age 108 years old on November 28, 1996.
108 years
Lula N Mcgowan was born on August 6, 1885, and died at age 105 years old in July 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lula N Mcgowan.
105 years
Eleanor Mcgowan of Columbia, Maury County, TN was born on May 2, 1893, and died at age 106 years old on October 2, 1999.
106 years
Rose M Mcgowan of El Cajon, San Diego County, CA was born on December 17, 1899, and died at age 105 years old on May 15, 2005.
105 years
Lucy H Mcgowan of Muskogee, Muskogee County, OK was born on July 17, 1886, and died at age 105 years old on February 12, 1992.
105 years
Oscar Mcgowan of Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas was born on December 4, 1879, and died at age 104 years old in July 1984.
104 years
Lillie Mcgowan of Bude, Franklin County, Mississippi was born on February 15, 1874, and died at age 105 years old in February 1979.
104 years
Dorothy Mcgowan of Encinitas, San Diego County, California was born on July 16, 1871, and died at age 104 years old in May 1976.
104 years
Irvine L Mcgowan of Coronado, San Diego County, CA was born on August 1, 1900, and died at age 104 years old on January 23, 2005.
104 years
Mary E Mcgowan of Troy, Oakland County, MI was born on December 27, 1884, and died at age 104 years old on July 23, 1989.
104 years
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