McGowan Family

I'm not sure how but I think we are related. My Grandmother was Marie McGowan (her maiden name) and she had a Brother named Michael McGowan and a sister Annie.  She also had a brother that died that I didn't know.  My Aunt Annie came to America on the Titanic and survived. She was actually born in Pennsylvania then my Great Grandparents went back to Ireland.  My Grandmother Marie came to America when she was about 20 years old and came to Cleveland Ohio where she stayed with her Cousins the McDonald's and then met my Grandfather who's name was Thomas Pasco. They settled in Madison Ohio and she never saw her parents again.  Aunt Annie settled in Chicago and visited often. Somehow we have to be related but I'm not sure how

I'm not sure how but I think we are related. My Grandmother was Marie McGowan (her maiden name) and she had a Brother named Michael McGowan and a sister Annie.  She also had a brother that died that I didn't know.  My Aunt Annie came to America on the Titanic and survived. She was actually born in Pennsylvania then my Great Grandparents went back to Ireland.  My Grandmother Marie came to America when she was about 20 years old and came to Cleveland Ohio where she stayed with her Cousins the McDonald's and then met my Grandfather who's name was Thomas Pasco. They settled in Madison Ohio and she never saw her parents again.  Aunt Annie settled in Chicago and visited often. Somehow we have to be related but I'm not sure how

Hello. I don't know how i missed this message. Thank you  for your research thus far. My great Grandmother Anne McGowan died Dec. 25th, 1902..I believe while giving birth to her son Francis, who died August 19, 1905.She was born in 1870.  Her husband Michael  was born in 1861 and died Aug. 24th, 1918. That is all I have except my grandmother Mary McGowan was born Aug 11, 1896 in ManorHamilton.

Again, sorry for delay..my children keep me busy. I am still planning to come over in mid October.

Be well,

Mary

Hello..I  am surprised someone actually replied. My  maternal grandmother Mary McGowan was Michaels daughter. She came to NY in 1824, I found the manifest listing. She died before I was born. I don't have alot of information on her, as my parents have also passed. I had visited Ireland last June and felt a connection as both my Grandmothers were from there. I  know the McGowan's are from ManorHamilton Co. Leitrim . My cousin here had visited them in leutrim , but 20 years ago. she never kept in touch. I am planning a trip in October and have been on the geneology sites. I believe you and I would be 3rd cousins. I live in Stafford Township NJ..

I will keep you posted in my quest..

Be well,

Mary McGinty

Dear Roger,

I appologize for not writing a response sooner. THANK YOU so much for the info. Would you believe i am traveling to ireland in 2 days? I will be in leitrim on friday. i am going to call the records dept. and see if they can help me quickly...God Bless you for helping me in my quest for my irish roots..

Be well,

Mary

My maiden name is McGowan. My father was Donald Harold McGowan now deceased. His father was Harold McGowan they lived in Newville, PA. We've always tried to find ancestors from Ireland and find out about our heritage. All of us have Red hair and green eyes or black hair and blue eyes and have practiced Protestant faith. I do know that McGOWAN, Katherine, (42). parished on the Titanic on its maiden voyage.My grandmother's name was Mary Katherine but her last name was Deihl.

I was told that my family came over at Ellis island but that's where it all stops. I have no surviving McGowan family members that are older to ask. So any help would be appreciated. 

Thank you

Karen (McGowan)Pointer

Hi Roger,

Thank you for replying. I've heard of the DNA testing but, honestly never knew which one was truly the most accurate. I have a friend who's entire family and ancestors were born in Greece and acestory.com told her she was native American.

So I've been a bit skiddish about the process. However, I'm sure they're not all the same so I will try it and see what I find. Like I said before, I've tried getting as much information as I could from what family I have left and really they're where I am with knowledge.

It's hard not knowing Something. 

Karen (McGowan) Pointer

Hi I'm a mcgowan, father seamus mcgowan born 1946 from manor Hamilton he was one of many siblings he moved to the UK some of his family stayed in Ireland others went around the globe including Australia. His mother was called Mary.

Hi Mary, 

My grandfather was Patrick McGowan. He was born in Manorhamilton in 1867, the son of Francis McGowan and Margaret (Gallagher) McGowan. He was the youngest of at least 6 brothers and sisters. He came to the US in 1884 when he was 17 years old. His older sister, Anne, was already here and at least 3 brothers followed him: Francis, Terry, and John. His parents, a sister Margaret, and a brother Michael stayed in Manorhamilton. His brother Terry eventually returned to Ireland. There may have also been a sister Rose who remained in Ireland, but her two daughters, Rose and Magdalene came to the US. They all settled in Brooklyn. Patrick married Ellen Wallace in January of 1903 and they had five children. My mother, Mary McGowan was the youngest. The older ones were Francis, John, Margaret, and Ellen. 

It seems all the McGowan's recycled names, but there is a chance your Grandparent could be the daughter of my great uncle Michael who remained in Ireland. I say a "chance" because there are numerous Michael McGowan's in Lietrim and I am only guessing at dates for the brothers and sisters. Do you know if your Grandmother's Grandparents were Francis and Margaret? I believe Francis and Margaret Gallagher were married in Manorhamilton in 1845 or 46.

I am going to Ireland this week and plan to visit Manorhamilton. I don't expect to knock on doors searching for relatives. I really don't have enough info to track them down. But maybe I can glean some additional info.

Hello Ginny. I'm sorry I never saw this post. But I'm working hard at the genealogy. I joined Ancestry and had the DNA test. I came up 76% Irish/Scotch...anyway. I think my great grandfather Michael McGowan could be the son of your great grandfather? He was born in 1861 in Manorhamilton. He died 8/24/1918...that's all I got.
I just located the # for the GRO in Dublin. I will be calling there Monday..I'm actually headed over on the 4th thru 18th and hope to find his grave and lay flowers. My grandmother came over from Cobh to Ellis Island ..so we ended up in NJ..I never met her but I long to find connections in Ireland.

Be well,
Mary

Roger,
Thanks a million for that info. I'm having a hard time reading where he died. I am heading over in 3 days. Hoping to get more info before I go. My other great grandfather was from Limerick. I went to the Church and they have records of my grandmothers baptism and her 11 siblings..but nothing after that. What would you suggest I try next there?

Thanks again..

Be well
Mary

Dear Mary:

 I hope that you are having a wonderful time now in Ireland.  If you need any assistance, please let me know.  We do have volunteers in Limerick who may be able to assist you.  You can email me directly at:  jhalloranryan@irelandxo.com.  

Kind regards,

Jane

My name is mcgowan and my dad is from mowhill ireland I remeber him saying we had family in America get intoich bevause I dont no were ro start to find oit hope it helps