Francis Going1,2,3

F, b. circa 1866, d. October 28, 1885
FatherPhillip W. "Phil" Going1,2,3 b. circa 1833
MotherAnna M. "Ann" Proffitt1,2,3 b. circa 1836
     Francis Going was born circa 1866 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2 She died on October 28, 1885 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 174, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  3. [S11716] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911.

Robert Lee Gowen1,2,3,4

M, b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
FatherPhillip W. "Phil" Going1,5 b. circa 1833
MotherAnna M. "Ann" Proffitt1,5 b. circa 1836
     Robert Lee Gowen was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.2,3,4 He was born on June 22, 1869 at Nelson Co., Virginia; His death certificate and gravestone have an incorrect birth date of Jun 22, 1875 because in the 1900 Census he was enumerated as being born in June, 1869, and he was listed as 20 years old when he was married in 1889.5,4,6 He married Rose Ella Viar on April 10, 1889 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5 Robert Lee Gowen died on August 26, 1950 at Virginia at age 81.2,3 He Robert Lee Gowen, 75, died Saturday at his daughter's home near Richmond. Survivors are: four daughters; Mrs. Henry Kanak of Hopewell, Mrs. Eva Bamar of Lynchburg, Mrs. Dora Combs of Atlee, Mrs. E. L. Long of Richmond, three sons; George W. of Arrington, Va., Walter C. and Raymond H. Gowen, both of Richmond, eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on August 28, 1950.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 174, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 83, District 82, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 36, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 102, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 168, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia9
1950Dwelling 81, District 44-74, Varina, Henrico Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farm laborer6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9

Family

Rose Ella Viar b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
Marriage*Robert Lee Gowen married Rose Ella Viar on April 10, 1889 at Amherst Co., Virginia.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Robert Lee Gowen obituary in the Aug 28, 1950 edition.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Henry Gowen1,2,3

M, b. June 7, 1871, d. December 3, 1941
FatherPhillip W. "Phil" Going4,1,2,5,6 b. circa 1833
MotherAnna M. "Ann" Proffitt4,1,2,5,6 b. circa 1836
     John Henry Gowen was buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 997 Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He was born on June 7, 1871 at Nelson Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth date of Jun 17, 1871.1,3 He married Janie Virginia Viar on April 2, 1899 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,3,6 John Henry Gowen died on December 3, 1941 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 70.1,2,3 He John Henry Gowen, 60, died Wednesday morning at his home near Gladstone after an illness of three weeks. He was born in Nelson County, son of Phillip and Anna Proffitt Gowen. He was a retired employee of the C. and O. Railway Company. He is survived by his widow and the following children: E. L. Gowen of Appomattox, H. G. Gowen of Madison Heights, J. C. Gowen of Russell, Ky., and Roy Gowen, Nellie Gowen and Carrie Gowen of Gladstone; one brother, H. L. Gowen of Richmond, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. on December 5, 1941.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 174, District 112, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 299, District 7, Court House, Amherst Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 89, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 14, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia9
1930Dwelling 302, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia10
1940Dwelling 72, District 63-9, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1900Railroad engine sparker7
1910Railroad shop laborer8
1920Porter9
1930Bunk house attendant10

Family

Janie Virginia Viar b. May 8, 1877, d. February 22, 1942
Marriage*John Henry Gowen married Janie Virginia Viar on April 2, 1899 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Henry Gowen obituary in the Dec 5, 1941 edition.
  3. [S1183] Elodie Thompson (e-mail address), Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Janie Virginia Viar1,2,3,4

F, b. May 8, 1877, d. February 22, 1942
     Janie Virginia Viar was buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 997 Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,3 She was born on May 8, 1877 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,1,3 As of April 2, 1899,her married name was Gowen.2 She married John Henry Gowen, son of Phillip W. "Phil" Going and Anna M. "Ann" Proffitt, on April 2, 1899 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Janie Virginia Viar died on February 22, 1942 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 64.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 299, District 7, Court House, Amherst Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 89, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 14, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 302, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 72, District 63-9, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia9

Family

John Henry Gowen b. June 7, 1871, d. December 3, 1941
Marriage*Janie Virginia Viar married John Henry Gowen, son of Phillip W. "Phil" Going and Anna M. "Ann" Proffitt, on April 2, 1899 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S1183] Elodie Thompson (e-mail address), Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA.
  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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Henry Gowen obituary in the Dec 5, 1941 edition.
  11. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

John Curtis Gowen1,2

M, b. July 25, 1905, d. May, 1968
FatherJohn Henry Gowen1,3,4,5,6 b. June 7, 1871, d. December 3, 1941
MotherJanie Virginia Viar1,3,4,5,6 b. May 8, 1877, d. February 22, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 700-18-7408.7 John Curtis Gowen married Ola Salley.8 John Curtis Gowen was born on July 25, 1905 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,7 He died in May, 1968 at Michigan at age 62.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 89, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 14, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 72, District 63-9, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 237, District 61-62, Norton, Muskegon Co., Michigan8

Family

Ola Salley b. circa 1913
Marriage*John Curtis Gowen married Ola Salley.8 
Child
  • Joyce A. Gowen8

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  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. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Henry Gowen obituary in the Dec 5, 1941 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Ernest Lenwood Gowen1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 3, 1910, d. March 30, 1958
FatherJohn Henry Gowen1,2,6,3,5 b. June 7, 1871, d. December 3, 1941
MotherJanie Virginia Viar1,2,6,3,5 b. May 8, 1877, d. February 22, 1942
     Ernest Lenwood Gowen was buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 997 Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on May 3, 1910 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,5 He died on March 30, 1958 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 47; Died in an auto accident.3,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 14, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 302, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 155, District 108-2, Hampton, Virginia7

Occupation

1940Auto mechanic7

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Henry Gowen obituary in the Dec 5, 1941 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1183] Elodie Thompson (e-mail address), Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Homer Garland Gowen Sr.1,2

M, b. December 5, 1900, d. January 14, 1965
FatherJohn Henry Gowen3,4,5,6,2 b. June 7, 1871, d. December 3, 1941
MotherJanie Virginia Viar3,4,5,6,2 b. May 8, 1877, d. February 22, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 223-18-9793.7 Homer Garland Gowen Sr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.8,2 He was born on December 5, 1900 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,7 He married Rennie Belle Proffit on May 28, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6,8,2 Homer Garland Gowen Sr. died on January 14, 1965 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 64.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 89, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 14, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 146, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1920Rail yard call boy5
1930Farm laborer9

Family

Rennie Belle Proffit b. July 22, 1900, d. February 6, 1970
Marriage*Homer Garland Gowen Sr. married Rennie Belle Proffit on May 28, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.6,8,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Henry Gowen obituary in the Dec 5, 1941 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S784] Progress-Index, The, From the Rennie B. Gowen obituary in the Feb 7, 1970 edition.

Roy McAllister Gowen1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 23, 1916, d. March 31, 1979
FatherJohn Henry Gowen1,2,6,7,3 b. June 7, 1871, d. December 3, 1941
MotherJanie Virginia Viar1,2,6,7,3,4 b. May 8, 1877, d. February 22, 1942
     Roy McAllister Gowen was buried at Mineral Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, 997 Norwood Road, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 231-30-0572.8 He was born on June 23, 1916 at Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,5,8 He married Betty Jean Chapman on October 24, 1945 at Warwick Co., Virginia.3,4,9 Roy McAllister Gowen died on March 31, 1979 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 62.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 14, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 302, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 72, District 63-9, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 219, District 95-35, Warwick Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1950Shipping company watchman10

Family

Betty Jean Chapman b. December 9, 1933, d. July 26, 1998
Marriage*Roy McAllister Gowen married Betty Jean Chapman on October 24, 1945 at Warwick Co., Virginia.3,4,9 

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Henry Gowen obituary in the Dec 5, 1941 edition.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 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. [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.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1399] Charlotte Observer, From the Betty Jean Gowan obituary in the Jul 29, 1998 edition.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Nellie J. Gowen1,2,3

F, b. November 16, 1907, d. June 24, 1977
FatherJohn Henry Gowen1,2,4,5,6 b. June 7, 1871, d. December 3, 1941
MotherJanie Virginia Viar1,2,4,5,6 b. May 8, 1877, d. February 22, 1942
     Nellie J. Gowen was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.3,7 Her married name was Neumeyer.7 She married Riley Ransom Neumeyer.7,8 Nellie J. Gowen was born on November 16, 1907 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrect birth year of 1910.2,3,7 She died on June 24, 1977 at Hampton, Virginia, at age 69.3,7 She Mrs. Nellie G. Neumeyer, 6000 Old Chestnut Ave., Newport News, died unexpectedly Friday in Hampton General Hospital. A native of Gladstone, she had been a Peninsula resident for the past 34 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Gladstone. Survivors include three daughters, Misses Kay and Kathy Neumeyer, both of Newport News, and Mrs. Jo Whitley of Hampton; a sister, Mrs. Carrie G. Ragland, and one brother, Roy Gowen, both of Newport News. Burial will be in Peninsula Memorial Park. on June 25, 1977.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 89, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 14, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1930Dwelling 302, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 72, District 63-9, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1950Dwelling 74, District 114-55, Newport News, Virginia9

Family

Riley Ransom Neumeyer b. March 21, 1906, d. July 4, 1966
Marriage*Nellie J. Gowen married Riley Ransom Neumeyer.7,8 
Children
  • Anna Joy Neumeyer9,8
  • Diana Jo Neumeyer9,8,10,3
  • Kathy Jane Neumeyer8,3

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Henry Gowen obituary in the Dec 5, 1941 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S593] Daily Press, From the Nellie G. Neumeyer obituary in the Jun 25, 1977 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S593] Daily Press, From the Riley Ransom Neumeier (Neumeyer) obituary in the Jul 5, 1966 edition.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Carrie Estelle Gowen1,2,3,4

F, b. March 31, 1913, d. July 20, 1978
FatherJohn Henry Gowen1,5,6,7,2,4,8 b. June 7, 1871, d. December 3, 1941
MotherJanie Virginia Viar1,5,6,7,2,4,8 b. May 8, 1877, d. February 22, 1942
     Carrie Estelle Gowen was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.3,8 Her Social Security Number was 226-12-9087.9 She was born on March 31, 1913 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3,9,4,8 As of August 15, 1942,her married name was Ragland.2 She married Henry Otha Ragland on August 15, 1942 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2,3,8 Carrie Estelle Gowen died on July 20, 1978 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 65.3,8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 14, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 302, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 72, District 63-9, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 224, District 95-35, Warwick Co., Virginia10

Family

Henry Otha Ragland b. November 15, 1900, d. July 9, 1983
Marriage*Carrie Estelle Gowen married Henry Otha Ragland on August 15, 1942 at Amherst Co., Virginia.2,3,8 
Children
  • Henry Marvin Ragland10
  • John Charles Ragland2,10
  • Raymond E. Ragland10

Citations

  1. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the John Henry Gowen obituary in the Dec 5, 1941 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S4059] Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Rose Ella Viar1

F, b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     Rose Ella Viar was born on March 21, 1872 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of April 10, 1889,her married name was Gowen.1 She married Robert Lee Gowen, son of Phillip W. "Phil" Going and Anna M. "Ann" Proffitt, on April 10, 1889 at Amherst Co., Virginia.1 Rose Ella Viar died on January 5, 1923 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 50.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 82, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 36, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 102, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5

Family

Robert Lee Gowen b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
Marriage*Rose Ella Viar married Robert Lee Gowen, son of Phillip W. "Phil" Going and Anna M. "Ann" Proffitt, on April 10, 1889 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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Robert Lee Gowen obituary in the Aug 28, 1950 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Eva Clyde Gowen1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 8, 1902, d. May 26, 1968
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1,2,6,3,5 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1,2,6,3,5 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     Eva Clyde Gowen was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-14-5305.7 She was born on September 8, 1902 at Nelson Co., Virginia.4,5,7 As of March 31, 1923,her married name was Bomar.3 She married Robert William Bomar Sr. on March 31, 1923 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4,5 Eva Clyde Gowen died on May 26, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.4,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 36, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 102, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 333, District 119-294, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 27, District 16-5, Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia9

Occupation

1940Shoe factory worker8
1950Shoe factory worker9

Family

Robert William Bomar Sr. b. December 20, 1889, d. January 11, 1939
Marriage*Eva Clyde Gowen married Robert William Bomar Sr. on March 31, 1923 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Robert Lee Gowen obituary in the Aug 28, 1950 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Dora Lee Gowen1,2,3,4

F, b. October 29, 1915, d. December 14, 1986
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1,2,5,3,4 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1,2,5,3,4 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     Dora Lee Gowen was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 228-09-5385.6 She was born on October 29, 1915 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,6 As of October 2, 1937,her married name was Combs.7 She married Thomas Alexander Combs on October 2, 1937 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.7 Dora Lee Gowen and Thomas Alexander Combs were divorced on December 17, 1957 at Hanover Co., Virginia.7 As of December 24, 1958,her married name was Dinsmore.2 Dora Lee Gowen married John Wesley Dinsmore on December 24, 1958 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2 Dora Lee Gowen died on December 14, 1986 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 71.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 102, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1950Dwelling 33, District 43-8, Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia8

Family 1

Thomas Alexander Combs b. January 12, 1909, d. May 23, 1981
Marriage*Dora Lee Gowen married Thomas Alexander Combs on October 2, 1937 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.7 
Divorce* Dora Lee Gowen and Thomas Alexander Combs were divorced on December 17, 1957 at Hanover Co., Virginia.7 
Child
  • Eugene Thomas Combs8,2

Family 2

John Wesley Dinsmore b. January 1, 1935, d. February 11, 2001
Marriage*Dora Lee Gowen married John Wesley Dinsmore on December 24, 1958 at Henrico Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Robert Lee Gowen obituary in the Aug 28, 1950 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

George Webster Gowen1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

M, b. May 24, 1896, d. December 25, 1978
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1,2,10,3,4 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1,2,10,3,4 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     His Social Security Number was 228-26-2084.11 George Webster Gowen was buried at Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,5 He was born on May 24, 1896 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3,5,6,8,7,11 He married Marion Earl Wright on October 15, 1919 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 George Webster Gowen died on December 25, 1978 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 82.3,5,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 82, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 36, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 14, District 10, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia12
1930Dwelling 261, District 1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia13
1940Dwelling 220, District 63-3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia14
1950Dwelling 213, District 63-4, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia15

Occupation

1920Shirt factory worker12
1930Farmer13
1940Farmer14
1950Farmer15

Family

Marion Earl Wright b. January 17, 1898, d. July 5, 1982
Marriage*George Webster Gowen married Marion Earl Wright on October 15, 1919 at Lynchburg, Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Robert Lee Gowen obituary in the Aug 28, 1950 edition.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  5. [S5473] Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  8. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George Earl Gowen, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2002 edition.
  18. [S593] Daily Press, From the Clinton Moses Gowen obituary in the Jan 1, 2018 edition.
  19. [S12715] Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, online www.wellssheffield.com, From the Addie Lynn Gowen obituary.

Walter Cabell Gowen Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 24, 1907, d. November 7, 1968
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1,2,7,3,4 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1,2,7,3,4 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     Walter Cabell Gowen Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.8,6 He was born on March 24, 1907 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,8,4,5 He married Myrtle Elizabeth Taylor on September 17, 1927 at Richmond, Virginia.3,4,6,9 Walter Cabell Gowen Sr. died on November 7, 1968 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.8,4 He Died Thursday, November 7, 1968, Walter Cabell Gowen, Sr., of 5707 Staples Mill Rd. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Taylor Gowen; one son, Walter Cabell Gowen, Jr; one granddaughter, Teresa Terrell Gowen; three sisters, Mrs. Ada K. Kanak, of Hopewell, Va., Mrs Lelia Long, Mrs. Dora Dinsmore; two brothers, George W., of Arrington, Va., and Raymond Gowen. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on November 9, 1968.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 36, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 102, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 148, District 121, Richmond, Virginia10
1940Dwelling 157, District 44-10, Brookland, Henrico Co., Virginia11
1950Dwelling 185, District 44-21, Brookland, Henrico Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Bag factory machinist10
1940Service station operator11
1950Fence builder12

Family

Myrtle Elizabeth Taylor b. November 5, 1908, d. October 30, 1991
Marriage*Walter Cabell Gowen Sr. married Myrtle Elizabeth Taylor on September 17, 1927 at Richmond, Virginia.3,4,6,9 
Child
  • Walter Cabell Gowen Jr.12,13,6,9

Citations

  1. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Robert Lee Gowen obituary in the Aug 28, 1950 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [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.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Walter Cabell Gowen, Sr. obituary in the Nov 9, 1968 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Myrtle Taylor Gowen obituary in the Oct 31, 1991 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Howard Raymond Gowen1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 14, 1910, d. February 26, 1981
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1,7,8,2,5 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1,7,2,5 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     Howard Raymond Gowen was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.3,5,6 His Social Security Number was 227-01-8967.9 He was born on July 14, 1910 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5,9 He married Sadie Beatrice Fitzgerald on February 10, 1931 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2 Howard Raymond Gowen died on February 26, 1981 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 70.3,5,6 He Howard R. Gowen, of 5408 Gillespie Ave., died Thursday, February 26, 1981. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sadie F. Gowen; two daughters, Mrs. Robert L. Jones, of Tappahannock, Va., Mrs. Patricia G. Little, of Beaverdam; and a son, James R. Gowen, of Gainsville, Fla; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Kanak, of Hopewell, Mrs. Lelia Long and Mrs. Dora Dinsmore, both of Richmond; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Interment Forest Lawn. on February 27, 1981.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 102, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 168, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 83, District 44-10, Brookland, Henrico Co., Virginia10
1950Dwelling 51, District 44-15, Brookland, Henrico Co., Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farm laborer8
1940Bag factory worker10
1950Baking company mechanic11

Family

Sadie Beatrice Fitzgerald b. November 10, 1913, d. July 27, 1987
Marriage*Howard Raymond Gowen married Sadie Beatrice Fitzgerald on February 10, 1931 at Nelson Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S783] Hopewell News, From the Robert Lee Gowen obituary in the Aug 28, 1950 edition.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S4433] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [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.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Howard R. Gowen obituary in the Feb 27, 1981 edition.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the James R. Gowen, Sr. obituary in the Aug 12, 2006 edition.

Thomas Alexander Combs1,2

M, b. January 12, 1909, d. May 23, 1981
     Thomas Alexander Combs was buried at Maury Cemetery, 2700 Maury Street, Richmond, Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 227-14-9267.4 He was born on January 12, 1909 at Surry Co., North Carolina.5,2,4,3 He married Dora Lee Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on October 2, 1937 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1 Thomas Alexander Combs and Dora Lee Gowen were divorced on December 17, 1957 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1 Thomas Alexander Combs died on May 23, 1981 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 72.2,3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 33, District 43-8, Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia6

Family

Dora Lee Gowen b. October 29, 1915, d. December 14, 1986
Marriage*Thomas Alexander Combs married Dora Lee Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on October 2, 1937 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.1 
Divorce* Thomas Alexander Combs and Dora Lee Gowen were divorced on December 17, 1957 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1 
Child
  • Eugene Thomas Combs6,7

Citations

  1. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S4754] Maury Cemetery, Richmond, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [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.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Robert William Bomar Sr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 20, 1889, d. January 11, 1939
     Robert William Bomar Sr. was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 His Social Security Number was 226-03-8489.4 He was born on December 20, 1889 at Gladys, Campbell Co., Virginia.2,3,4,5 He married Eva Clyde Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on March 31, 1923 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 Robert William Bomar Sr. died on January 11, 1939 at Brookville, Campbell Co., Virginia, at age 49.2,3

Family

Eva Clyde Gowen b. September 8, 1902, d. May 26, 1968
Marriage*He married Eva Clyde Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on March 31, 1923 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S3452] Spring Hill Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.

Ada Bell Gowen1,2

F, b. April 24, 1904, d. August 12, 1993
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1,3,2,4 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1,3,2,4 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     Her married name was Jenkins.4 Ada Bell Gowen was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 West Hundred Road, Chester, Chesterfield Co., Virginia.5 She married Unknown Jenkins.4 Ada Bell Gowen was born on April 24, 1904 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1908.1,5 As of July 21, 1921,her married name was Callahan.2 She married Branch Washington Callahan on July 21, 1921 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 Ada Bell Gowen and Branch Washington Callahan were divorced on February 21, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.6 As of June 26, 1948,her married name was Kanak.4 Ada Bell Gowen married Henry Kanak on June 26, 1948 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.7,4 Ada Bell Gowen died on August 12, 1993 at age 89.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 36, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 249, District 118-125, Richmond, Virginia8
1950Dwelling 85, District 111-4, Hopewell, Virginia9

Occupation

1940Clothing manufacturer worker8

Family 1

Unknown Jenkins
Marriage*Ada Bell Gowen married Unknown Jenkins.4 

Family 2

Branch Washington Callahan b. February 22, 1896
Marriage*Ada Bell Gowen married Branch Washington Callahan on July 21, 1921 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2 
Divorce* Ada Bell Gowen and Branch Washington Callahan were divorced on February 21, 1935 at Richmond, Virginia.6 
Child

Family 3

Henry Kanak b. August 7, 1906, d. June 6, 1987
Marriage*Ada Bell Gowen married Henry Kanak on June 26, 1948 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.7,4 

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S5278] Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Chesterfield Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S12800] Saul Funeral Homes, Inc., online www.saulfuneralhomes.com, From the Helen May DeCara obituary.

John Wesley Dinsmore1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 1, 1935, d. February 11, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 223-46-5181.2 John Wesley Dinsmore was born on January 1, 1935 at Saltville, Smyth Co., Virginia.6,3 He married Dora Lee Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on December 24, 1958 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1 John Wesley Dinsmore died on February 11, 2001 at Farmville, Prince Edward Co., Virginia, at age 66.2,4,5 He John (Johnny) Wesley Dinsmore, 66, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, in the hospital at Farmville, VA, of a massive heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Naomi (Dee) Dinsmore; a step-daughter, Melissa K. Messick; five brothers, Sam Dinsmore, Coal City, WV, Dennis Dinsmore, Richmond, VA, Curtis Dinsmore, Bristol, VA, Gene Dinsmore and Wayne Dinsmore, Saltville, VA; a half-brother, Donny Dinsmore; four half-sisters, June Dinsmore, Jean Dinsmore, Terry Dinsmore and Cheryl Dinsmore, all of Richmond, VA. His ashes were spread over the mountains of Brumley Gap, VA., where he hunted and fished. on February 18, 2001.5

Family

Dora Lee Gowen b. October 29, 1915, d. December 14, 1986
Marriage*He married Dora Lee Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on December 24, 1958 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S2137] Bristol Herald Courier, From the John Wesley Dinsmore obituary in the Feb 18, 2001 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

William D. Gowen1

M, b. December, 1890, d. before April, 1910
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     William D. Gowen was born in December, 1890 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1 He died before April, 1910; According to the 1910 Census two of the seven childen born to Robert and Rose had died before the enumeration.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 82, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1

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.

John R. Gowen1

M, b. September, 1892, d. before April, 1910
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     John R. Gowen was born in September, 1892 at Virginia.1 He died before April, 1910; According to the 1910 Census two of the seven childen born to Robert and Rose had died before the enumeration.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 82, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1

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.

Annie Elizabeth Gowen1,2,3,4

F, b. February 14, 1899, d. April 3, 1935
FatherRobert Lee Gowen5,6,1 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar5,6,1 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     Annie Elizabeth Gowen was buried at Saint Stephens Cemetery, 2903 Tye River Road, Nelson Co., Virginia.2,7 She was born on February 14, 1899 at Nelson Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Feb 13, 1899.5,2,7 As of July 2, 1921,her married name was Bryant.1 She married William Otis Bryant on July 2, 1921 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,7,8 Annie Elizabeth Gowen died on April 3, 1935 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 36; Her gravestone has a death date of Apr 10, 1935.2,7

Census Records

1900Dwelling 83, District 82, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 36, District 95, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1930Dwelling 167, District 3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia9

Family

William Otis Bryant b. February 17, 1896, d. February 2, 1983
Marriage*Annie Elizabeth Gowen married William Otis Bryant on July 2, 1921 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  2. [S5467] Saint Stephens Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S1772] Daily Progress, The, From the Harry Joe Bryant obituary in the Mar 20, 2013 edition.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Shelton Duval Bryant obituary in the Nov 1, 1996 edition.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Lelia Ella Gowen1,2,3,4

F, b. March 10, 1913, d. June 25, 1992
FatherRobert Lee Gowen1,2,3,5,4,6 b. June 22, 1869, d. August 26, 1950
MotherRose Ella Viar1,3,5,4,6 b. March 21, 1872, d. January 5, 1923
     Her Social Security Number was 227-01-8055.7 Lelia Ella Gowen was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.8,6,9 She was born on March 10, 1913 at Nelson Co., Virginia.7,4,6 As of November 5, 1932,her married name was Batten.10 She married Raymond Jesse Batten on November 5, 1932 at Richmond, Virginia.10,3 Lelia Ella Gowen and Raymond Jesse Batten were divorced on August 3, 1943 at Richmond, Virginia.10 As of April 8, 1944,her married name was Long.5 Lelia Ella Gowen married Edward Lewis Long on April 8, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.5,6,9 Lelia Ella Gowen died on June 25, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 79.7,6,9 She Lelia G. Long, age 79, of Richmond, died Thursday, June 25, 1992. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Edward L. Long; four daughters, Virginia Lee Estes, Elizabeth Boone, Patricia Kenny and Margaret Jahn; four sons, Raymond J. Batten, Jerry W., Robert, Lee and Edward Lewis Long Jr; one sister, Ada Kanak; twenty-three grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. Mrs Long was a retired employee of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. on June 27, 1992.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 102, District 102, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 127, District 97, Richmond, Virginia11
1950Dwelling 81, District 44-74, Varina, Henrico Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1930Tobacco factory worker11
1950Tobacco factory worker2

Family 1

Raymond Jesse Batten b. May 23, 1912, d. October 21, 1959
Marriage*Lelia Ella Gowen married Raymond Jesse Batten on November 5, 1932 at Richmond, Virginia.10,3 
Divorce* Lelia Ella Gowen and Raymond Jesse Batten were divorced on August 3, 1943 at Richmond, Virginia.10 
Children

Family 2

Edward Lewis Long b. April 12, 1905, d. June 29, 1992
Marriage*Lelia Ella Gowen married Edward Lewis Long on April 8, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.5,6,9 
Child
  • Jerry Wayne Long2,5,9

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3415] Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Henrico Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lelia G. Long obituary in the Jun 27, 1992 edition.
  10. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S12526] Richmond News Leader, The, From the Raymond Jesse Batten obituary in the Oct 22, 1959 edition.

Edward Lewis Long1,2,3,4

M, b. April 12, 1905, d. June 29, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 214-03-6944.5 Edward Lewis Long was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.2,6 He was born on April 12, 1905 at Caroline Co., Virginia.2,3,7,5 He married Lelia Ella Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on April 8, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.3,2,8 Edward Lewis Long died on June 29, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 87.2,7,5

Census Records

1950Dwelling 81, District 44-74, Varina, Henrico Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1950Automobile painter1

Family

Lelia Ella Gowen b. March 10, 1913, d. June 25, 1992
Marriage*Edward Lewis Long married Lelia Ella Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on April 8, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.3,2,8 
Child
  • Jerry Wayne Long1,3

Citations

  1. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [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.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3415] Washington Memorial Park & Mausoleums, Henrico Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Lelia G. Long obituary in the Jun 27, 1992 edition.

Marion Earl Wright1,2,3

F, b. January 17, 1898, d. July 5, 1982
     Marion Earl Wright was buried at Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-22-4533.4 She was born on January 17, 1898 at Nelson Co., Virginia.4,1,3 As of October 15, 1919,her married name was Gowen.2 She married George Webster Gowen, son of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on October 15, 1919 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 Marion Earl Wright died on July 5, 1982 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 84.4,1,3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 14, District 10, Ward 2, Lynchburg, Virginia5
1930Dwelling 261, District 1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 220, District 63-3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 213, District 63-4, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8

Family

George Webster Gowen b. May 24, 1896, d. December 25, 1978
Marriage*Marion Earl Wright married George Webster Gowen, son of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on October 15, 1919 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  3. [S5473] Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 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. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  10. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George Earl Gowen, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2002 edition.
  11. [S593] Daily Press, From the Clinton Moses Gowen obituary in the Jan 1, 2018 edition.
  12. [S12715] Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, online www.wellssheffield.com, From the Addie Lynn Gowen obituary.

George Earl Gowen Sr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. December 24, 1920, d. December 24, 2002
FatherGeorge Webster Gowen1,2,6,8,9 b. May 24, 1896, d. December 25, 1978
MotherMarion Earl Wright1,2,6,8,9 b. January 17, 1898, d. July 5, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 226-12-9951.3 George Earl Gowen Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.7 He was born on December 24, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,4,10,11,5,7 He married Rose Patricia Anderson on December 1, 1951 at Norfolk, Virginia.2,12,6,7 George Earl Gowen Sr. died on December 24, 2002 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 82.13,3,10,11,6,7 He George Earl Gowen Sr. died Dec. 24, 2002, his 82nd birthday, in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Gowen was the son of the late Marion Earl Wright Gowen and the late George Webster Gowen. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Morris Eugene Gowen and Robert Ellis Gowen and his wife Rose Anderson Gowen. He is survived by his children, Patricia Ann Gowen of Norfolk, George E. ''Rusty'' Gowen Jr. of Machipongo, Va., and Patrick Kelley Gowen of Virginia Beach; two brothers, Clinton M. Gowen of Newport News and Addie Lynn Gowen of Madison Heights, Va; and two grandchildren, Kristine Rose Gowen and William Hunter Gowen, both of Virginia Beach. A World War II veteran, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He led a vigorous life. He loved to travel and had visited many parts of the world. After the war, he studied engineering and was an employee of Morehead Engineering, served as chief surveyor for construction of Bogata International Airport, Bogata, Columbia. He attended both North Carolina State University and the University of Richmond. A 1950 graduate of the School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, he worked for several years as a bank examiner for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He joined the staff of what was then the Seaboard Citizens National Bank (now Sun Trust) and retired after 30 years of service. He taught at the Consumer Banking School at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. In post retirement, he worked for Heritage Bank and Trust. He made many lasting contributions to the Norfolk community, serving on numerous board of directors. He was a member of the American Legion, Ward's Corner Lions Club, Phi Delta Theta, and the Lawn Society of the University of Virginia. He was a Roman Catholic. on December 27, 2002.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 261, District 1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 43, District 118-180, Richmond, Virginia14
1950Dwelling 37, District 1-119, Washington, D.C.14

Occupation

1940Elevator operator and bell hop14
1950Treasury bank examiner14

Family

Rose Patricia Anderson b. March 28, 1921, d. June 23, 1980
Marriage*George Earl Gowen Sr. married Rose Patricia Anderson on December 1, 1951 at Norfolk, Virginia.2,12,6,7 
Children
  • Patrick Kelly Gowen6
  • Patricia Ann Gowen6
  • George Earl Gowen Jr.2,6

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [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.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George Earl Gowen, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2002 edition.
  7. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  8. [S593] Daily Press, From the Clinton Moses Gowen obituary in the Jan 1, 2018 edition.
  9. [S12715] Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, online www.wellssheffield.com, From the Addie Lynn Gowen obituary.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  13. [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the George Earl Gowen, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2002 edition.
  14. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Morris Eugene Gowen1,2,3,4

M, b. October 27, 1922, d. April, 1976
FatherGeorge Webster Gowen5,1,2,6,7 b. May 24, 1896, d. December 25, 1978
MotherMarion Earl Wright5,1,2,6,7 b. January 17, 1898, d. July 5, 1982
     Morris Eugene Gowen was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Prince George's Co., Maryland.8 His Social Security Number was 231-12-2384.9 He married Rose Lucille Aufieri.10 Morris Eugene Gowen was born on October 27, 1922 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,9 He died in April, 1976 at Maryland at age 53.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 261, District 1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 220, District 63-3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1

Family

Rose Lucille Aufieri b. March 27, 1925, d. April 12, 2015
Marriage*Morris Eugene Gowen married Rose Lucille Aufieri.10 
Children
  • Roderick Gowen10
  • Rose Mary Gowen10
  • Anita Gowen10

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George Earl Gowen, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2002 edition.
  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. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S593] Daily Press, From the Clinton Moses Gowen obituary in the Jan 1, 2018 edition.
  7. [S12715] Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, online www.wellssheffield.com, From the Addie Lynn Gowen obituary.
  8. [S6014] Resurrection Cemetery, Prince George's Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S12799] Lee Funeral Homes, online www.leefuneralhomes.com, From the Rose Lucille Gowen obituary.

Robert Ellis Gowen1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. January 23, 1927, d. January 16, 1990
FatherGeorge Webster Gowen1,8,2,6,9,10 b. May 24, 1896, d. December 25, 1978
MotherMarion Earl Wright1,8,2,6,9,10 b. January 17, 1898, d. July 5, 1982
     His Social Security Number was 225-24-7555.11 Robert Ellis Gowen was buried at Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.4,6 He was born on January 23, 1927 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.3,4,11,5,6 He married Margurette Lillian Harris on May 29, 1948 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia.12 Robert Ellis Gowen and Margurette Lillian Harris were divorced on June 6, 1955 at Amherst Co., Virginia.7 Robert Ellis Gowen died on January 16, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.13,11,4,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 261, District 1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 220, District 63-3, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia8
1950Dwelling 226, District 5-22, Temperance, Amherst Co., Virginia14

Occupation

1950Life insurance salesman14

Family

Margurette Lillian Harris b. January 18, 1924, d. May 3, 1987
Marriage*Robert Ellis Gowen married Margurette Lillian Harris on May 29, 1948 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia.12 
Divorce* Robert Ellis Gowen and Margurette Lillian Harris were divorced on June 6, 1955 at Amherst Co., Virginia.7 
Children
  • Thomas Earl Gowen12
  • Donald Wayne Gowen12
  • Teresa Gail Gowen12

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the George Earl Gowen, Sr. obituary in the Dec 27, 2002 edition.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5473] Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Nelson Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S593] Daily Press, From the Clinton Moses Gowen obituary in the Jan 1, 2018 edition.
  10. [S12715] Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel, online www.wellssheffield.com, From the Addie Lynn Gowen obituary.
  11. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  12. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  13. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  14. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.