Albert Walter Gowen1,2,3

M, b. June 15, 1865, d. December 29, 1943
FatherNathaniel Going4,1,3 b. circa 1837
MotherPhoebe Ann Tyree4,1,3 b. March 31, 1834, d. March 12, 1919
     Albert Walter Gowen was buried at Stevens-Showalter Family Cemetery, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.5 He was born on June 15, 1865 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3 He married Eoline Octavia Mays on December 12, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 Albert Walter Gowen died on December 29, 1943 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 78.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 341, District 15, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 69, District 97, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 101, District 106, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 71, District 1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 37, District 63-96, Massies Mill, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farmer2
1920Farmer6
1930Farmer7

Family

Eoline Octavia Mays b. April 1, 1867, d. January 24, 1920
Marriage*Albert Walter Gowen married Eoline Octavia Mays on December 12, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S12812] Stevens-Showalter Family Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  10. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  11. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  12. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Laura Emma Gowen1,2,3

F, b. March 15, 1868, d. April 2, 1951
FatherNathaniel Going1,2,3 b. circa 1837
MotherPhoebe Ann Tyree1 b. March 31, 1834, d. March 12, 1919
     Laura Emma Gowen was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 Her married name was Lowe.3 She married William Holman Lowe.3,4 Laura Emma Gowen was born on March 15, 1868 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3 As of December 28, 1887,her married name was Smith.2 She married William Hiram Smith on December 28, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2 Laura Emma Gowen died on April 2, 1951 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.3 She Mrs. Laura Gowin Lowe, 83, stepmother of Mrs. Wirt C. Gilliam and Miss Blanche H. Lowe, both of Richmond, died Monday in a Lynchburg hospital. She was the widow of W. H. Lowe. Other survivors are her three sons, Aubrey C. Lowe, of Lynchburg; C. L. Smith, of Madison Heights, and E. T. Smith, of Lynchburg, and a daughter, Dorothy P. Lowe, of Lynchburg. on April 5, 1951.4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 341, District 15, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 167, District 84, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia5
1920Dwelling 10, District 12, Ward 3, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1930Dwelling 60, District 21, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 48, District 111-16, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 8, District 112-55, Lynchburg, Virginia9

Occupation

1900Seamstress5
1930Shoe factory laborer7

Family 1

William Hiram Smith b. April 16, 1865
Marriage*Laura Emma Gowen married William Hiram Smith on December 28, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 2

William Holman Lowe b. circa 1860
Marriage*Laura Emma Gowen married William Holman Lowe.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S12526] Richmond News Leader, The, From the Laura Gowin Lowe obituary in the Apr 5, 1951 edition.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rosa Bell Gowen1,2,3

F, b. October 30, 1881, d. June 26, 1966
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens1,2,4 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford1,2,4 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     Rosa Bell Gowen was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 She was born on October 30, 1881 at Amherst Co., Virginia; Her death certificate and gravestone have a birth year of 1882.2,1,3 As of November 14, 1900,her married name was Gleason.5 She married Oscar James Gleason on November 14, 1900 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5 Rosa Bell Gowen and Oscar James Gleason were divorced on January 16, 1928 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 As of May 30, 1931,her married name was Ragland.4 Rosa Bell Gowen married Thomas Edward Ragland on May 30, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4 Rosa Bell Gowen died on June 26, 1966 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 84.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 289, District 10, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 181, District 7, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 82, District 111-16, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 252, District 112-23, Lynchburg, Virginia8

Family 1

Oscar James Gleason b. January 2, 1877, d. May 9, 1954
Marriage*Rosa Bell Gowen married Oscar James Gleason on November 14, 1900 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Rosa Bell Gowen and Oscar James Gleason were divorced on January 16, 1928 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 
Child

Family 2

Thomas Edward Ragland b. May 26, 1898, d. April 30, 1968
Marriage*Rosa Bell Gowen married Thomas Edward Ragland on May 30, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Bernard Blackwell Gowen1,2,3,4

M, b. June 13, 1883, d. July 4, 1970
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens5,1,4 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford5,1,4 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     Bernard Blackwell Gowen was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 His Social Security Number was 227-40-5603.6 He was born on June 13, 1883 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5,2,7,6,3,4 He married Bessie Bell Day circa 1911.8,4 Bernard Blackwell Gowen died on July 4, 1970 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 87.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 289, District 10, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 102, District 16, Pedlar, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 209, District 14, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 190, District 4, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 122, District 5-8, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 212, District 5-14, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1910Farmer1
1920Farmer9
1930Farmer8
1940Farmer10
1950Farm helper11

Family

Bessie Bell Day b. June 18, 1888, d. June 12, 1960
Marriage*Bernard Blackwell Gowen married Bessie Bell Day circa 1911.8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Cora Lee Gowen1,2

F, b. February 14, 1885, d. September 15, 1953
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens1,2 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford1,2 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     Cora Lee Gowen was buried at Elon Baptist Church Cemetery, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia.2 She was born on February 14, 1885 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 As of circa 1905,her married name was Davis.3 She married William Mayo Davis circa 1905.3,2,4,5 Cora Lee Gowen died on September 15, 1953 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 68.2,5 She Mrs. Cora Gowen Davis, 68, widow of William Mayo Davis, died Tueday at her home near Monroe. She is survived by two sons, David T. and Samuel W. Davis of Monroe; a daughter, Miss Thelma D. Davis, of Monroe, and the following brothers and sisters: Bernard B. Gowen, of Monroe; James R. Gowen, of Greenville, N.C; Luther Gowen, of Lynchburg; Leonard Gowen and Mrs. Harry M. Hamilton, both of Washington, and Mrs. Thelma Ragland and Mrs. Blanche T. Lee, both of Lynchburg. on September 18, 1953.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 289, District 10, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 199, District 14, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 199, District 4, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 129, District 5-8, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 207, District 5-14, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia8

Family

William Mayo Davis b. October 23, 1870, d. May 15, 1947
Marriage*Cora Lee Gowen married William Mayo Davis circa 1905.3,2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1042] News & Advance, The, From the Samuel Wilson Davis, Sr. obituary in the Aug 9, 2014 edition.
  5. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Cora Gowen Davis obituary in the Sep 18, 1953 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Myrtle May Gowen1,2,3,4

F, b. July 13, 1887, d. March 9, 1950
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens5,1,2,3,4 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford5,1,2,3,4 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     Myrtle May Gowen was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Charlottesville, Virginia.3,6 She was born on July 13, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1892.5,2,3 As of June 5, 1916,her married name was Glass.2 She married George Mack Glass on June 5, 1916 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4 Myrtle May Gowen died on March 9, 1950 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 62.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 289, District 10, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 102, District 16, Pedlar, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 116, District 2, Ward 1, Lynchburg, Virginia7
1940Dwelling 117, District 104-12, Charlottesville, Virginia8

Family

George Mack Glass b. January 15, 1894, d. October 19, 1955
Marriage*Myrtle May Gowen married George Mack Glass on June 5, 1916 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5353] Oakwood Cemetery, Charlottesville, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Robert Gowans Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 10, 1889, d. October 27, 1964
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens1,2,5 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford1,2,5 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     His Social Security Number was 243-50-4913.4,7 James Robert Gowans Sr. was buried at Mount Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery, 1726 Staton House Road, Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina.4,8,6 He was born on October 10, 1889 at Amherst Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 10, 1891.1,3,4,7,8 He married Bertie Gatsey Dunn on February 13, 1926 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.4,5,6 James Robert Gowans Sr. died on October 27, 1964 at Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina, at age 75.4,8 He James Robert Gowans, Sr., 75, died Tuesday. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery. He was a member of the Eighth Street Christian Church and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertie Dunn Gowans; one son, J. R. Gowans Jr., of Greenville; one step-son, W. Calvin Briley of Greenville; two stepdaughters, Mrs. C. H. Hagans of Greenville and Mrs. Travis Davenport of Wilson; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Bernard Gowans of Lynchburg, Va., and Luther Gowans of Baltimore, Md; and three sisters, Mrs. Harry Hamilton of Washington, Mrs. R. E. Lee and Mrs. Rosa Gleason, both of Lynchburg, Va. on October 28, 1964.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 289, District 10, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 102, District 16, Pedlar, Amherst Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 89, District 30, Greenville, Pitt Co., North Carolina9
1940Dwelling 32, District 74-31, Farmville, Pitt Co., North Carolina10
1950Dwelling 52, District 74-42, Farmville, Pitt Co., North Carolina11

Occupation

1910Farmer2
1940Peanut farmer10
1950Farmer11

Family

Bertie Gatsey Dunn b. February 11, 1892, d. November 21, 1986
Marriage*James Robert Gowans Sr. married Bertie Gatsey Dunn on February 13, 1926 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina.4,5,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the James Robert Gowans Sr. death certificate.
  5. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  6. [S4037] News & Observer, The, From the James Robert Gowans, Sr. obituary in the Oct 28, 1964 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S12807] Mount Pleasant Christian Church Cemetery, Pitt Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Blanche Thomas Gowen1,2,3,4

F, b. August 27, 1892, d. May 24, 1978
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens5,6,2,3,4 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford5,6,2,3,4 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     Blanche Thomas Gowen was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 Her Social Security Number was 231-66-8070.7 She was born on August 27, 1892 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2,7,3 As of August 14, 1913,her married name was Dearing.2 She married Clarence Scott Dearing on August 14, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4 As of May 18, 1918,her married name was Lee.2 Blanche Thomas Gowen married Robert Edward Lee on May 18, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 Blanche Thomas Gowen died on May 24, 1978 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 85.7,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 289, District 10, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 102, District 16, Pedlar, Amherst Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 104, District 53, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 103, District 9, Lynchburg, Virginia8
1940Dwelling 243, District 111-13, Lynchburg, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 246, District 112-11, Lynchburg, Virginia10

Family 1

Clarence Scott Dearing b. December 7, 1887, d. January 7, 1915
Marriage*Blanche Thomas Gowen married Clarence Scott Dearing on August 14, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4 
Child

Family 2

Robert Edward Lee b. January 23, 1888, d. December 12, 1918
Marriage*Blanche Thomas Gowen married Robert Edward Lee on May 18, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Susie M. Gowen1

F, b. January, 1895
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens2,1 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford2,1 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     Susie M. Gowen was born in January, 1895 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 289, District 10, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 102, District 16, Pedlar, Amherst Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Addie Robertha M. Gowen1,2,3

F, b. July 29, 1898, d. January 23, 1929
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens1,2,4,3 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford1,2,4,3 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     Addie Robertha M. Gowen was buried at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.5 She was born on July 29, 1898 at Amherst Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth date of Jul 24, 1900.1,3 As of May 1, 1920,her married name was Calhoun.3 She married John Calvin Calhoun on May 1, 1920 at Franklin Co., Ohio.3,6 Addie Robertha M. Gowen died on January 23, 1929 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 30.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 289, District 10, Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 102, District 16, Pedlar, Amherst Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 104, District 53, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia4

Family

John Calvin Calhoun b. March 19, 1895, d. February 10, 1946
Marriage*Addie Robertha M. Gowen married John Calvin Calhoun on May 1, 1920 at Franklin Co., Ohio.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5940] Salt Lake City, UT FamilySearch, Ohio, County Marriages, 1774-1993.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2318] Union Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSob=n&GSsr=1201&GRid=45359701&CRid=43840&df=all&
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Leonard Douglas Gowen1,2,3

M, b. June 6, 1901
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens1,2,4 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford1,2,4 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     Leonard Douglas Gowen was born on June 6, 1901 at Amherst Co., Virginia.3 He married Margaret Anthony Glass on August 3, 1925 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4 Leonard Douglas Gowen married Nora Dean Taylor on January 29, 1956 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 102, District 16, Pedlar, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1940Central Union Mission, District 1-14, Washington, D.C.5
1950D. C. Workhouse, District 30-41, Lorton, Fairfax Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1940Baker5

Family 1

Margaret Anthony Glass b. circa 1910
Marriage*Leonard Douglas Gowen married Margaret Anthony Glass on August 3, 1925 at Lynchburg, Virginia.4 
Child

Family 2

Nora Dean Taylor b. July 3, 1905, d. September 1, 1997
Marriage*Leonard Douglas Gowen married Nora Dean Taylor on January 29, 1956 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Luther Franklin Gowans1,2,3,4

M, b. November 23, 1904, d. January, 1987
FatherRobert Wilson Gowens1,3,4 b. August 26, 1860, d. June 27, 1931
MotherSallie Alice Burford1,3,4 b. April 11, 1862, d. April 5, 1921
     His Social Security Number was 578-07-7738.5 Luther Franklin Gowans was born on November 23, 1904 at Monroe, Amherst Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He married Mary Ella "Bessie" White on October 21, 1929 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.4 Luther Franklin Gowans died in January, 1987 at Bronx, Bronx Co., New York, at age 82.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 102, District 16, Pedlar, Amherst Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 583, District 32, Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina6
1940Dwelling ?, District 1-50, Washington, D.C.7

Occupation

1930Baker6

Family

Mary Ella "Bessie" White b. circa 1910
Marriage*Luther Franklin Gowans married Mary Ella "Bessie" White on October 21, 1929 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Robert Edward Lee1,2,3

M, b. January 23, 1888, d. December 12, 1918
     Robert Edward Lee was born on January 23, 1888 at Campbell Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Blanche Thomas Gowen, daughter of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, on May 18, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4 Robert Edward Lee died on December 12, 1918 at age 30.3

Family

Blanche Thomas Gowen b. August 27, 1892, d. May 24, 1978
Marriage*He married Blanche Thomas Gowen, daughter of Robert Wilson Gowens and Sallie Alice Burford, on May 18, 1918 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Eoline Octavia Mays1

F, b. April 1, 1867, d. January 24, 1920
     Eoline Octavia Mays was born on April 1, 1867 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2 As of December 12, 1887,her married name was Gowen.1,2 As of December 12, 1887,her married name was Going.1 She married Albert Walter Gowen, son of Nathaniel Going and Phoebe Ann Tyree, on December 12, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 Eoline Octavia Mays died on January 24, 1920 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 52.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 69, District 97, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 101, District 106, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4

Family

Albert Walter Gowen b. June 15, 1865, d. December 29, 1943
Marriage*Eoline Octavia Mays married Albert Walter Gowen, son of Nathaniel Going and Phoebe Ann Tyree, on December 12, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  8. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

William Hiram Smith1,2

M, b. April 16, 1865
     William Hiram Smith was born on April 16, 1865 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Laura Emma Gowen, daughter of Nathaniel Going and Phoebe Ann Tyree, on December 28, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1

Family

Laura Emma Gowen b. March 15, 1868, d. April 2, 1951
Marriage*William Hiram Smith married Laura Emma Gowen, daughter of Nathaniel Going and Phoebe Ann Tyree, on December 28, 1887 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  3. [S12526] Richmond News Leader, The, From the Laura Gowin Lowe obituary in the Apr 5, 1951 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Norborne Morton Johnson1,2,3,4

M, b. July 20, 1854, d. March 29, 1926
     Norborne Morton Johnson was born on July 20, 1854 at Nelson Co., Virginia.5 He married Hester Jane Gowen, daughter of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on July 3, 1898 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,6 Norborne Morton Johnson died on March 29, 1926 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 71.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 283, District 84, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 437, District 97, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 258, District 103, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8

Family

Hester Jane Gowen b. circa 1871, d. April 27, 1944
Marriage*Norborne Morton Johnson married Hester Jane Gowen, daughter of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on July 3, 1898 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2843] The Arrendell/Arendall Family, online http://awtc.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=javana&id=I127
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Evangeline Hester Johnson1,2,3,4,5

F, b. April 12, 1899, d. August 6, 1989
FatherNorborne Morton Johnson1,2,3,5,6,4 b. July 20, 1854, d. March 29, 1926
MotherHester Jane Gowen1,2,3,5,6,4 b. circa 1871, d. April 27, 1944
     Evangeline Hester Johnson was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 225-03-7774.7 She was born on April 12, 1899 at Nelson Co., Virginia; Her marriage certificate has a birth year of 1900.3,1,7,4 As of February 14, 1920,her married name was Christian.5 She married Drury Hardwicke Christian on February 14, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 Evangeline Hester Johnson and Drury Hardwicke Christian were divorced on March 10, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.8 As of August 22, 1931,her married name was Ragland.6 Evangeline Hester Johnson married Calvin Franklin Ragland on August 22, 1931 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.6 As of October 18, 1969,her married name was Jennings.3 Evangeline Hester Johnson married Edgar Wilson Jennings on October 18, 1969 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 Evangeline Hester Johnson died on August 6, 1989 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 90.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 283, District 84, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1910Dwelling 437, District 97, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 177, District 111-19, Lynchburg, Virginia9
1950Dwelling 139, District 112-40, Lynchburg, Virginia10

Family 1

Drury Hardwicke Christian b. January 28, 1890, d. October 28, 1974
Marriage*Evangeline Hester Johnson married Drury Hardwicke Christian on February 14, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.5 
Divorce* Evangeline Hester Johnson and Drury Hardwicke Christian were divorced on March 10, 1931 at Lynchburg, Virginia.8 
Child

Family 2

Calvin Franklin Ragland b. February 26, 1905, d. July 29, 1958
Marriage*Evangeline Hester Johnson married Calvin Franklin Ragland on August 22, 1931 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.6 
Child

Family 3

Edgar Wilson Jennings b. February 1, 1894, d. August 2, 1971
Marriage*Evangeline Hester Johnson married Edgar Wilson Jennings on October 18, 1969 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Nannie Pearl Gowen1,2,3

F, b. September 11, 1889, d. September 19, 1967
FatherAlbert Walter Gowen1,2,4,5,6 b. June 15, 1865, d. December 29, 1943
MotherEoline Octavia Mays1,2,4,5,6 b. April 1, 1867, d. January 24, 1920
     Nannie Pearl Gowen was buried at Stevens-Showalter Family Cemetery, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.5,7 Her Social Security Number was 228-72-7661.8 She was born on September 11, 1889 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,8 As of November 22, 1921,her married name was Showalter.1 She married Percy Nelson Showalter on November 22, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6 Nannie Pearl Gowen died on September 19, 1967 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 78.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 69, District 97, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 101, District 106, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 64, District 1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 176, District 63-2, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia10

Family

Percy Nelson Showalter b. September 9, 1894, d. March 26, 1956
Marriage*Nannie Pearl Gowen married Percy Nelson Showalter on November 22, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Milton Showalter obitutary in the Sep 8, 1981 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S12812] Stevens-Showalter Family Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Percy Nelson Showalter1,2,3

M, b. September 9, 1894, d. March 26, 1956
     Percy Nelson Showalter was buried at Stevens-Showalter Family Cemetery, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.4 He was born on September 9, 1894 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 He married Nannie Pearl Gowen, daughter of Albert Walter Gowen and Eoline Octavia Mays, on November 22, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6 Percy Nelson Showalter died on March 26, 1956 at Afton, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 61.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1940Dwelling 176, District 63-2, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1930Farmer7
1940Farmer8

Family

Nannie Pearl Gowen b. September 11, 1889, d. September 19, 1967
Marriage*Percy Nelson Showalter married Nannie Pearl Gowen, daughter of Albert Walter Gowen and Eoline Octavia Mays, on November 22, 1921 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S12812] Stevens-Showalter Family Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the James Milton Showalter obitutary in the Sep 8, 1981 edition.

Floyd Ernest Martin1,2

M, b. May, 1868, d. March 18, 1936
     Floyd Ernest Martin was born in May, 1868 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,3 He married Ida J. Going, daughter of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on February 3, 1900 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,4 Floyd Ernest Martin died on March 18, 1936 at Norwood, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 67.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 60, District 84, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 115, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 229, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1900Farm laborer3
1910Farmer2
1930Farmer6

Family

Ida J. Going b. February 10, 1874, d. December 14, 1946
Marriage*Floyd Ernest Martin married Ida J. Going, daughter of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on February 3, 1900 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Sidney H. Jones1,2,3,4

M, b. December 22, 1858, d. April 18, 1943
     Sidney H. Jones was born on December 22, 1858 at Appomattox Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Virginia E. Going, daughter of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Margaret Faulconer, on February 12, 1880 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,4 Sidney H. Jones died on April 18, 1943 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 84.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 20, District 83, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 105, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia3
1920Dwelling 121, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 208, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1900Farmer2
1910Farmer3
1920Farmer6
1930Farm laborer7

Family

Virginia E. Going b. April, 1863, d. July 25, 1920
Marriage*Sidney H. Jones married Virginia E. Going, daughter of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Margaret Faulconer, on February 12, 1880 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.