John Hunter GOWAN

[hiatt219]

Hi kesley64
Here are Henry(b1853) and Sarah's children

Thomas Henry Gowan b. 27 Dec 1874 Dublin
James Gowan b. 1876 d. 1878, Dublin
Sarah Gowan b. 26 May 1878 Dublin
Henry Gowan b.  Jun 1880 Leicester, d. 1884 Leicester
Martha Gowan b. 26 Jun 1885 Leicester
William Gowan b.  17 Nov 1888 Leicester
Harriet Gowan b.  Aft. Mar 1891 Leicester
If you would like further information I think it would be easier to print and mail it.
Claud

Hi Claud, My Grandfather was William Gowan, b 1888 in Leicester, as your listing.  I do have some information and photographs of his family, one of which is a family group from about 1895.  This shows Thomas, Sarah, and some of the children.  Would be happy to send a copy, if you do not already have it.

[hiatt219]

Hi Claud,
Have been looking at the forum comments you made regarding your Grandmother, Sarah.  It appears she was the elder sister of my Grandfather, William. If you require any information about William and his family, please feel free to contact me.

David

[Claud]

Hi hiatt219,
Thanks for your offer. I have that photo. If you don't know all the names I can help.
Have been trying to contact you by email, seems your address has changed.  Mine still the same.
Brian

[tree1110]

John Hunter Gowan was my gggg grandfather. He had TONS of kids so one of those is probably the father of your grandmother Mary (since the girls would have changed their names). If you have ancestry.com you will probably be able to narrow this down fairly fast. My ggg grandfather was the illegitimate product of JHG and Margaret Hogan, his mistress. His wife was Francis Norton. They lived in Wexford Co which includes Gorey...in fact that is where JHG is buried. Many of the kids immigrated to Leeds Canada, so you might want to look there too. Hope this helps.

[Jytefas]

Hi,

You might find this useful.....Some history on the Gowan's of Mount Nebo...

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0k21/


Regards
John G.

[tree1110]

Thank you so much!

[lochgarman]

Hello, I believe John Hunter Gowan lived at what is known as Mount Nebo, (name then changed to Mount St. Benedict later) in Hollyfort, Gorey, Co. Wexford.
He was a justice of the peace, and captain of the yeomanry during 1798. His house was burned by the rebels in 1798. There is numerous articles and pictures in the book Historic Gorey 4 - Reflections of 1798 by Michael Fitzpatrick. JHG died in 1824 aged 97 and is buried in Hollyfort Graveyard in the family vault. He is infamous for his involvement in the rebellion of 1798.

John Gowan Senior, born 1699 married Anne/Mary the daughter of Rev Henry Hatton, Gorey. Their first born son was Henry Hatton Gowan and the above John Hunter Gowan was his brother. p142 of Historic Gorey 4.

On page 120 of the book: Major Thomas Fleming, Royal Artillery who fought at the battle of Arklow in 1798, married Elizabeth Gowan 4th child and 4th daughter of John Hunter Gowan, married Major Thomas Fleming c1795.

Further articles on page 144, 145, 146 and p147 of Historic Gorey 4.
p147 gives information on the last will and testament of JHG who died 24/5/1824 and lists the children etc.

Also Gowan-Hastings Family in Canada.

Hope this helps!

Gerard

[tree1110]

Thanks...most of this I have already, but I appreciate your help.

[kelsey64]

Hi Lochgarman
Would love  to get a copy of that book you mention Historic Gorey 4- reflections of 1798 by Michael Fitzpatrick.  Would you know the publisher or ISBN number or where it might be bought?
Thanks a million.