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Re: Marquardt/Gower connection

dgcodner — 2009-10-05 00:32:13Z

Mary.......I think I have the information you are seeking. Hulda Emilie Marquardt, my grandmother, was one of eleven children...10 girls and 1 boy. Sadie was one of her sisters. Hulda lived in Valpraiso, Indiana, Porter County. She married James Floyd Gower and they had 6 children. The youngest child was my father, George Bertram Gower.

Re: Gower's Abel, Russell ???

luciangower — 2009-08-21 02:57:03Z

Ed, I am also related through Abel and Russell. My Great grandfather was a Russell Gower (1848-1934) and his Great grandfather was Russell Gower(1747-1824) married to Charlotte Reeves. I was wondering what other information you might have to help me in my searches. I have traced back to Abel Gower in 1640 but no further and can't find any of some of the wives' families. Let me know what you might help me with. Looks like we might be some kind of cousins from what I see.

Re: Mary Ann Gower m Richard Pickering about 1890

Royalcelt — 2009-08-14 04:27:20Z

Re:Gower Family:
I know only a little from my mother and some through research on the ancestry site. My mother died while I was in my early teens. She did not know her father because my grandmother and grandfather split up just before the depression when my mother was only a year old or so. There's some confusion there , so I'm trying to find out more about my grandfather. I believe he might have been married before as was my grandmother, she was a young war widow in world war one,who had arrived from England. My great great grandparents William and Mary had about twelve children, your great grandmother being one of them. I know there names and have some of the birth and death years.I'm still trying to discover more about them and my great grandparents Willam Jr. and his wife Margaret. I know my grandfather was their only son and that he had at least two sisters. They had a farm outside of London On. near a litle place called Shipka, and my great grandmother was raised near Grand Bend On.

Re: Mary Ann Gower m Richard Pickering about 1890

alayne64 — 2009-08-13 19:28:23Z

I guess that makes us third cousins. What family history do you have? Maybe we can collaborate.

GOWER Ellie 1896 1969

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-08-12 19:09:29Z

GOWER Ellie 1896 1969

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GOWER Roy 1896 1963

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-08-12 19:09:15Z

GOWER Roy 1896 1963

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Re: Mary Ann Gower m Richard Pickering about 1890

Royalcelt — 2009-08-12 01:54:42Z

I am the great great grandaughter of William Gower and Mary Ann Beasley(Bestard). My Great grandfather was their son William Junior married to Margaret Adan(Adair). The names vary in spellings even in the census.

Re: Mary Ann Gower m Richard Pickering about 1890

apearen — 2009-08-11 19:54:42Z

Mar Ann Gower born January 7, 1871 married William Pickering on March 20, 1895. Mary Ann was the daughter of William Gower and Mary Ann Bastard, I believe. I am the great-granddaughter of Mary Ann's brother Robert James.

Re: Marquardt/Gower connection

JoeWmLewis — 2009-07-20 03:56:56Z

Your post is quite old; therefore, I don't know if you already found out the information via the census, but they lived in Nankin, Wayne County, Michigan.

I have an interest in Reta M Gower who was married to Claude M Mott, because of her daughter Gwen L. MOTT b. abt 1929 who married and had a daughter named Barbara Ellen. Orginially, I was told her name was Barbara Jean. However, recently I was told it's Ellen not Jean.

Reta was a daughter of Hulda's.

The Gower family of Michigan--Reta M Gower/MOTT family

JoeWmLewis — 2009-07-20 03:48:35Z

I'm looking for information on Gwen L MOTT born about 1929 in Michigan. She was the daughter of Claude MOTT and Reta M GOWER. Reta was also married to Joseph Sinceworth.

Gwen married and had a daughter named Barbara Ellen who was born in Wayne County in either 1949 or the early 50s.

This family was located in Wayne County, Michigan.

Re: Harry Gower b 1902 - Sheffield

CathStannard — 2009-07-16 15:09:05Z

Hi, yes i am still looking for information.

Re: Harry Gower b 1902 - Sheffield

58kevski — 2009-07-16 08:51:11Z

do you need any more help mr gower?

kevin allen

Re: Julia Drummond in HH of Wm. E. Gower on 1870 Census

PDrummondGower — 2009-06-30 20:13:25Z

The description of this person sounds like my Great Grandfather who as the story goes was born a Gower, but as a young child was raised by the Drummond family; hence the surname Drummond-Gower. His descendants (our family) are based in Sydney. Regards, Peter Drummond-Gower.

Gower(s), Garrett & Bowles in Lafayette County, MS

pbwelch — 2009-06-06 20:32:13Z

Mary Bowles and John W Garrett were married in 1898 in Lafayette Co, MS. She was born 1854 in MS and he was born 1867 in GA. Was she originally a Bowles, or was she a widow when they married? In 1910, she says she has not had any children. They have Andrew J. Gower(s) b. Lawrence County, TN and his mother, Louisa Garrett Gower(s) b. SC in the house with them in 1910. Andrew Gowers is identified as a half brother. Does anyone know what the connection is here? Andrew's father was Cummins McCoy Gowers. Was Andrew a half brother to Mary or to John?

GOWER Wm E Sr and Nellie L

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-20 00:59:25Z

GOWER Wm E Sr and Nellie L

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gower family in east end london

lyndarooke123 — 2009-05-06 19:30:07Z

I am trying a different tack as I don't seem to be able to reply to messages posted on this board at the moment.
I am looking for relatives of Charles Gower who had 4 children and lived in gateshead.
If kazgower can get in contact, I would like to swap information. You can email me on lyndarooke123@hotmail.co.uk

Re: Ontario - George, John, Fred - 1800's

MariedenBok76 — 2009-05-06 03:13:11Z

Kenneth Gower if you wish to contact me ?For more info
my email address is mdenbok@rogers.com

Re: Gower - East End of London

kazgower — 2009-05-05 03:38:23Z

Hi Lynda, I haven't done any research on the GOWER side of my family for some time and was stoked to read a reply to a previous message I had posted. I tried to send you an email but may have had the address wrong. I would dearly love to hear from you as I have a definite connection with you. My husband's father was James GOWER.

Re: Jacob Gower

janice_decker — 2009-01-26 14:57:49Z

I don't know that I can be of much help, My g/grandfather Charles, was the son of Jacob and Mary Gower. They also had a son William Franklin Gower b.March 16, 1874, but I have no other information on him.

Re: Samuel Gower's family looking for related siblings

Jim_Guiles66 — 2009-01-06 05:06:01Z

I'm out of town at this time and will return home on the 24th. I'll get in touch then.
Jim

Re: GOWERS OF Bedfordshire UK

julie_kh — 2009-01-18 12:18:28Z

Thanks for reply - think will need to try the Records Office to get any further. The Thomas Gower I was looking for is a lost brother - he may very well have died - but I had often looked at your Thomas and just wondered if he had moved "up the M1 " so to speak from London!Now I know he didn't it's another option to cross off. Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Julie

Re: GOWERS OF Bedfordshire UK

julie_kh — 2009-01-17 23:41:08Z

Could you clarify who were the parents of Thomas Gower?
I have been looking at him for a couple of years wondering if he is the brother of stephen Gower? was he born in Old Windsor about 1820?

Regards Julie
julie_kh@lineone.net

Re: Ontario - George, John, Fred - 1800's

kennethgower1 — 2009-04-19 00:53:57Z

Thanks for the information and James is my father.

Abel Gower

LisaClair28 — 2009-01-09 03:56:03Z

Abel Gower Jr. was my GGGGG Grandfather and i know his plantation or farmland was raided by indians, and i have heard rumors that there were rapes and was wondering if any of his children were half native american. His son Russell Gower was my GGGG Grandfather. James Gower was my GGG Grandfather. So if true, do i have native american ancestry???

Re: Elizabeth Jane Gowers Sluder

knabe1 — 2009-04-27 13:51:13Z

Thanks I believe Elizabeth to be my great Aunt and would like to see about family similarities. Below is work in progress -- have not located any Bible Records, wills, probate records, etc as of yet.

Elizabeth Gower married 1872 in Webster Co MO.
1870 census in Webster County MO with a Chaffin Family. 1860 she is listed with Father John & Mother Elizabeth in Wright County Missouri.
1850 she is listed with Father John & Mother Elizabeth in Coffee Co TN BUT name is listed as GoweN

Here is some of the work I've done so far:
John Gower ca 1811 TN death date UNK died most likely in Missouri

Elizabeth (maiden name UNK) ca 1824 TN/NC Date of death UNK after 1880 and in MO somewhere

William (son) ca1835 TN Found family members and they have no Bible records or any other identifying info. I did get picture of his daughter Cora. Date of death UNK but most likely died in Fredricktown (Madison) MO

Joseph (son) ca 1837 Jasper (Marion) TN found family members and again no records or pictures. I did get picture of his daughter Hattie who is double first cousin with William's daughter Cora. This family had a picture of my grandpa and his 3rd wife (only connecting item so far). No death certificate because MO did not have death certificates at the time he died.

Charles R. Gower Jan. 18, 1839 TN Death Cert states father: John Mother UNK Have no contact as of yet with decendants of this family but one member did have info on ancestry but it is very sketchy so probably no more info than I have.

Elizabeth (yours) Death cert states Father: John Mother: UNK

John H. Gower ca 1848 TN no further info

Mary M. ca 1848/49 no further info and Wright County Marriage records do not exist except for newspaper listed ones.

Angeline ca 1854 TN no further info

Catherine ca 1855 TN no further info

Leathy/Lettie J. ca 1857 TN I believe this is the daughter who later used the name Jane and married Henry H. Frey in 1882 in MO. We have postcard from Jane to my 1/2 uncle when he was a little boy. Death cert states father: John Mother: UNK

Hollie ca1860 MO no further info

Nancy ca 1862 MO no further info

David ca 1863/68 my grandpa 99.9% of family records burned by Aunt. All that is left is a few older pictures with NO names and I believe some of them to be older generation Gower men because they have facial Gower traits but no proof because no one I've found have pictures so far. I will keep looking.

As you can see I DO NOT have enough information that verifies the above. A friend of mine and I are still currently looking and will be glad to let you know of anything I find and hope you will do the same.

If you could please talk a family member into giving us a picture of Elizabeth I would be so appreciative. I would like to compare her to the few pics I have plus see if her and my grandpa look anything alike.

The ones of us that are currently working on this family are asking family descendants to please check to see if they are in possession of older pictures that are possibly unknown we could compare with or known approx. 1800's to 1920's pictures. Also asking people to check for bible records, postcards, letters, etc.

If you want to contact me directly, my e-mail is knabe@bellsouth.net

Re: Elizabeth Jane Gowers Sluder

knabe1 — 2009-04-25 18:06:04Z

It's nice to see that someone is asking about Elizabeth. I have been trying for years to find someone in the family who has a picture of her. Can you help me with that??

She is listed with John Gower and wife Elizabeth in Wright County Missouri on the 1860 census.

I do not have alot on this family. I will send listing of family members as soon as my book is returned in the next couple of days. A family member has borrowed it and will return by Wednesday. Thank you

The Gower Family

sam113aust — 2009-03-01 18:44:28Z

I am interested in learning anything anyone knows about the Gower family of Sidcup Kent.I know that they were predominately from a military background.

Re: Rosina GOWER of Portsea

lyndarooke123 — 2009-03-04 16:33:45Z

Hi Peter,
I have found a Rosina Gower who was born in the Workhouse in Stepney London 28 Nov 1872. This could well be the child you are looking for.
She was the daughter of Elizabeth Gower, so obviously mum was unmarried.
I am researching the Gower family, but do not think this is one of mine.
Best of luck with your research

Lynda

Re: Ontario - George, John, Fred - 1800's

lyndarooke123 — 2009-04-06 07:11:02Z

Hi Marie,

Many thanks for the additional information. Unfortunately this is not my connection.
Good luck with your research
Lynda

Re: Ontario - George, John, Fred - 1800's

lyndarooke123 — 2009-04-05 09:22:23Z

Is it possible your George Gower b.1815 England was born in Buckinghamshire? If so I would appreciate any further info you can provide to see if we have a connection.

Re: GOWERS OF Bedfordshire UK

lyndarooke123 — 2009-01-18 08:56:48Z

Hi Julie

Thomas Gower, (who was the father of the James Gower that married Fanny King) was born in 1790 in Slapton Bucks and he was married to Sarah Read. His father was also a Thomas.
born 1758 and married Sarah Pantlin.
Regretfully I do not have a Stephen Gower born around 1820 on my tree.

Have you found his IGI record on familysearch?

best wishes

Lynda

Re: GOWERS OF Bedfordshire UK

lyndarooke123 — 2009-01-17 20:46:14Z

Hi Barbara,

I would love to hear from you. I did make contact with Bill Stevens a couple of years ago, but was not able to make much headway with my Gower tree.

I will contact you on the email address you supplied and see if we can swap info.

best wishes

Lynda

Re: Gower - East End of London

lyndarooke123 — 2009-01-19 14:35:24Z

Karen,
If you are still researching the Gower line, please contact me as I believe we are connected.

Best wishes

Lynda

Re: Elizabeth Jane Gowers Sluder

Marilyn2W — 2009-04-26 02:16:49Z

Thank you for your input. Sorry I don't have any pictures but I will check with the descendants in this area. Look forward to what other information you might have to trace this ancestor backwards.

Elizabeth Jane Gowers Sluder

Marilyn2W — 2009-03-26 22:47:06Z

Looking for acestry of Elizabeth Jane Gowers, b. 4 Apr 1848 in Tennessee, m. Samuel T. Sluder 24 Oct 1872 in Ozark, Webster Co., MO.; d. 4 Aug 1910 in Sanger, Denton Co. Texas. Cannot locate parentage or siblings. Marriage record is earliest record I have.

Re: Ontario - George, John, Fred - 1800's

MariedenBok76 — 2009-04-19 22:11:11Z

Kenneth I have a lot of info if you email me .I know your connection to my family and your ancesters
Goerge and wife Margaret were my grandfather's grandparents
my email address is

mdenbok@rogers.com

Re: Ontario - George, John, Fred - 1800's

MariedenBok76 — 2009-04-04 23:36:14Z

You ggrandfather Fred,Levi,Gower(b.1883) father George Gower (b.1815) in England, was my gggrandfather and your ggggrandfather
Your gggrandfather John Gower was my ggrandfather Levi Gower's brother .
I have more info if you want,let me know
Your ggrandfather Fred was a dentist in Meaford as was his son Elwood,your grandfather

Re: Ontario - George, John, Fred - 1800's

MariedenBok76 — 2009-04-06 02:29:38Z

I have the birth place for George Gower born 1815 in Sussex England district of London City ward 6. He died in Meaford Ont.July 31,1894 of cancer.He was 77yrs&6mos. old
His wife Margaret Gower (McArthy) was born in Ireland in 1817 died June 30,1903 in Meaford Ont.age 81 of heart
They had 5 children John,Eliza,Levi,Margaret & Mary ann
John was the father of Fred (your ggrandfather)and Levi was my ggrandfather.Your Father must have been either James ,Peter, or Robert, their father was Elwood son of Fred who were both dentists in Meaford
If these are your people I have more info on all 5 children of George & Margaret Gower if you wish to contact me.

Re: GOWERS OF Bedfordshire UK

BarbTribe50 — 2009-01-28 21:21:43Z

Lynda, Barb here again.
Bill Stevens and myself did not have too much info on the GOWERS at all. I had a little more info on the GOWERS than Bill and we both have been trying to search for more. Oddly enough, Bill managed to come up with a pic of the GOWER'S that was taken late 1800's. The oldest child in the pic is Sarah. I will try and send you the photo online or through email.
Till next time....
Barb

Re: GOWERS OF Bedfordshire UK

BarbTribe50 — 2009-01-17 20:17:24Z

My research has been on hold for a couple of years and I was going through my messages refreshing myself and came across your message. Not sure if I responded when you posted or not.
Fanny and James Gower were definately my gggrandparents in Billington. It wasn't that long ago that I found out they did have so many children. I have tried to locate the sons William, Frederick and George; and Rebecca and Anne Marie, without success.
I will be out of town for four days but would love to hear from you regardless. Don't have too much info about the Gower family.
Hope to talk to you soon.

Re: GOWERS OF Bedfordshire UK

BarbTribe50 — 2009-01-17 20:12:28Z

Lynda: Not sure if I responded to your email to let you know my email addy. I have not done too much research for a couple of years and was going through my messages again on the GOWER family. We are definately related and I would love to see your tree.
cool-canines@shaw.ca
Thanks so much and maybe I can supply you with some info.
Barb

GOWER Clara B 1904-1995

t42Moore — 2009-01-12 19:01:44Z

GOWER Clara B 1904-1995

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Re: The Gower Family

bigbendong — 2009-03-15 19:55:30Z

I have Gower's in my tree from Sidcup Kent (my mother being one of them).
Not to sure about the military bit. my Gower's ran the coal yard located near Sidcup Station.

Mark Bennett

Re: Jacob Gower

jakegower — 2009-01-23 03:36:10Z

There are a lot of Jacob Gowers aren't there. My name is Jacob William Gower of Dublin, CA and my father is Frederick F Gower. I wonder where we fit into this giant puzzle of Gowers.

Re: Abel Gower

edgower1 — 2009-01-27 01:14:23Z

Looks like we're cousins. Check out my 'Gower Family Tree' on ancestry.com.

My father was Ben Williams Gower (born 1915), my Grandfather was James Martin Gower (born 1881),
Great Grandfather was James Carrol Gower (born 1846),
Great, Great Grandfather James Wilson Gower (born 1821),
Great, Great, Great Grandfather Wilson L. Gower (born 1793),
Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather Russell Gower (1747-)
Great,Great,Great,Great, Great Gfather Abel Gower (1725-)

After checking out my ancestry on ancestry.com if you have any information I don't have please share.

Thanks,

Ed Gower

Re: Gower's Abel, Russell ???

edgower1 — 2009-01-27 02:21:33Z

Check out my 'Gower Family Tree' on ancestry.com.

My great, great, great grandfather is the Russell Gower that you are looking for...

If you have any 'Gower' information that I don't have please share with me.

Thanks,

Ed Gower

Re: Samuel Gower's family looking for related siblings

JimGuiles66 — 2009-01-27 02:01:37Z

Can you email me at guiles.jim@gmail.com it a lot easier to do. I'll try and help you out the best I can and maybe you might have a key to what I'm looking for in the Gower line.
Thanks,
Jim

Rosina GOWER of Portsea

PeterLoach5 — 2009-03-03 16:03:21Z

Anyone out there researching Rosina GOWER, born in London around 1873, a servant in Portsmouth in 1891, who appears to have had 5 illegit children by Samuel LOUCH : Henry George L. GOWER, born 1895 / Reginald Louch GOWER, born 1896 / Stanley Norman L. GOWER, born 1897 / John Wallace GOWER, born 1899 / Leslie Walter L. GOWER, born 1902. All births registered in "Portsea" or "Portsmouth". George & Rosina LOUCH are in the 1901 census as husband & wife, with all their children listed as "LOUCH" -- but they don`t marry or die in later GRO as "LOUCH".
Any info welcome -- especially what became of the GOWER children above.
The GRO lists the 1904 marriage of Rosina GOWER to either Albert Ernest STUBBS or Charles VAUGHAN -- is this Rosina re-marrying?

Re: Samuel Gower's family looking for related siblings

carolannharder — 2009-01-29 17:55:03Z

Linda, My grandmother was Thelma Carter she was Mary's daughter.Let me know if I can help you out or you might be able to help me. Carol Harder

Re: Samuel Gower's family looking for related siblings

carolannharder — 2009-01-06 13:57:45Z

I am looking forward to it. Carol