Joseph Gowan
Offaly
I just found out that my Great Grandfather Joseph Gowan was born in Gaisill in 1868. I believe he arrived in New York City around 1898.
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Joseph was the seventh of 13 children born to Francis Gowen and his wife Elizabeth. The family lived in Killeenmore townland in Geashill civil parish. Below is a transcription of the baptismal record from Roots Ireland.
Here is the 1901 census record showing that Francis Sr. was deceased http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/King_s_Co_/Cappancur/Killeenmore/1471234/
1911 census record for Francis Jr. and family http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/King_s_Co_/Cappancar/Killeenmore/560686/ Elizabeth had died.
I was unable to locate death record for Francis Sr. and Elizabeth on the free site www.irishgenealogy.ie
Roger McDonnell
Name:Joseph GowenDate of Birth:20-Mar-1868
Date of Baptism:14-Jun-1868Address:KillinmoreParish/District:GEASHILLGender:MaleCountyCo. Offaly
Denomination:Church Of Ireland"
Father:Francis GowenMother:Elizabeth Not RecordedOccupation:Farmer
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Go raibh maith agat! I will pass this information on to other family members! I really appreciate you taking the time to do this research, thank you so much.
Bernadine
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Miriam, I started taking Irish language classes last year although I still can't my computer to type the fadas.
I appreciate your response!
Bernadine
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