Gow - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Solomon Gow

bzauner1222 — 2012-04-16 04:25:00Z

Hi there, I noticed that you have an Elizabeth Estep in your family tree... Can you tell me if she was married to Andrew/Andreas Smith/Smitt? If so, do you have any information on her parents?
Any info would be great!!
TXS
Beth

David and Grace Hay Graham Gow

pamgow — 2012-03-20 01:48:31Z

Looking for descendants of David Gow and Grace Hay
Graham. David and Grace came from Scotland to the USA
in 1840 with their seven children, arriving in New York
in August of that year. Their children are: Cathrine
Gow b. abt. 1826, Jeannette Gow b. abt. 1828, John Gow b.
1829, Marjorie Gow b. abt. 1832, David Gow b. abt. 1834,
William Purves Gow, b. August 12, 1835, and Grace Gow
born abt. 1840. John married Marjorie Graham who was born
in Dundee Scotland. William Purves married Mary Ann Brown of
Scioto Co. Ohio. David and Grace died in Pennsylvania where
they settled in Allegheny Co. It is believed that most of the
children stayed in Pennsylvania also although they could have
gone most anywhere. Any information on these people would be
greatly appreciated.
Pam Gow
Sacramento, Ca.
pam@gows.net

Re: gow

1_mgow — 2012-03-03 23:26:53Z

my tree goes back to donald gow born 1692 married to cristen McAree born 1696. My granfather did a tree which is very involved and branches out a lot. Tell me more of you. I have attached our family crest. There are a few william james on our tree. Regards Murray

Re: gow

wenz_62 — 2012-03-02 22:21:50Z

Hi

saw your post and I know it is old, but keen to find out if same Gow's as the ones I am looking at. Also live in NZ. My Gow's came to NZ 1865. Rev John and wife Jessie with 5 children - William James, Walter, Cecilia Marie, James Burman, and Jessie Anne.

Nathaniel Cameron Gow

camelrac — 2012-02-22 08:37:10Z

Hi there
I am researching my husband's ancestry and in particular Nathaniel Cameron Gow born 7 Mar 1815 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, UK died 1887 in New Zealand. He married Margaret Drummond in 1839 at Low Church,Paisley,Renfrew,Scotland. In all they had 8 children, Janet, Margaret, Isabella, John Drummond, Julia, Nathaniel, Jamima and Mary all of whom went to New Zealand. I have one unconfirmed source for his father being John Gow born 1790. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Amanda Gow

Re: William Gow @ Whins of Forde

AlanGow — 2011-11-16 00:06:08Z

Sorry for your loss Doreen.

Give us some more info and perhaps we can find a link?

Names of parents, grandparents, etc.

Where did your Dad come from originally?

AG

Re: William Gow @ Whins of Forde

Doreen_clarke3 — 2011-11-11 21:18:22Z

Hi,
My father is called William Gow, born 1929, Lesmahagow, Scotland. Sadly he died on 20th January this year. I wonder where the missing link is with your family.

Re: Catherine Gow Hector Munro from Crieff

traceydunnett — 2011-08-27 12:45:46Z

Hi Susan - Isabella Gow married David Dunnet in Brisbane after emigrating. They had one daughter Florence Catherine Dunnett 1890. Isabella died in 1911. Florence married her first cousin (born Wick Scotland) John Geddes Dunnett at Vulture Street, South Brisbane on 28/4/1915 and they had one son John (Jack) William Dunnett 23/03/1917. John William Dunnett married Evelyn Susan Mottershead in 1941 and they had John William Dunnett 1943 (my husband's father) and Raymond ? Dunnett 1947 (Unmarried). John William Dunnett married Lynette Estelle Harland on 30/04/66 and they had Geoffrey John Dunnett 1969 (my husband) and Megan Ann Dunnett 1970. Hope this helps with your research. Isabella Gow emigrated to Australia with her sister Mary and her husband John Fox Sharp and their childred. Isabella had an illegitimate child (John) who is listed as one of the sisters children on the ship manifest. This child was brought up by Mary and her husband as one of their own and as Isabella's nephew. I don't believe that John ever found out that Aunt Isabella was really his mother as Mary is listed on his death certificate as his mother. Isabella also had another son in Brisbane in 1876 who died at less than one before she married David Dunnett. Hope this info helps in your research. Please feel free to contact me traceydunnett@hotmail.com if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Tracey Dunnett

Re: Catherine Gow Hector Munro from Crieff

traceydunnett — 2011-08-27 12:31:00Z

Hi Susan

John "Jock" Roger Gow

carolinefinlayson9 — 2011-07-22 03:57:45Z

Born 1911 in Edinburgh married 1933 died 1993 trying to get information about his military career. Any help welcome

Re: niel gow

nancysmall53 — 2011-07-20 19:09:53Z

Can you possibly send info to my at roseleigh1@yahoo.com ? I am related to the Gows.

Re: blair atholl gow marriages

jokelly6 — 2011-07-10 23:38:20Z

Hi Peter: Looking for the marriage date of Patrick /Peter GOW m. Isabel McGLASHAN. Also seeking informmation on possible marriages of their children: Patrick (1797), Peter (1799-1858), Jannet (1800), Margaret (1803). Any help would be graetly appreciated. Thanks.

David Gow

janetjensen841 — 2011-06-18 23:01:54Z

Am looking for information on a David Gow born about 1907 in Scotland and married an Elizabeth McKain Allison. Found them on the 1930 Brooklyn N.Y. Census, but can't find a marriage for them.Immigrated here in 1929, so would have married in Scotland. Elizabeth was my mother and she died when I was 8months old.Davids parents were Stewart and Mary Gow.Thanks

Re: David and Theresa Gow Chicago

beverlyrauworth — 2011-04-28 05:09:20Z

Hi Glen....
So sorry I'm late getting back to you, but I'm a bit behind in my research. Your aunt is absolutely correct. We are part of your family. Syd Rauworth is my husband and is the son of Clara Gow and Benjamin Rauworth. Last year we moved from Arlington,Tx. to Janesville Wi. to be closer to family. We would love to reconnect with you both. If you like you can e-mail me directly at bjbear1@airmail.net.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Bev

Marriage L. GOW or GOE to Annie Maud HIE from Ontario, Canada

ptownpest — 2011-04-12 23:17:48Z

I'm hoping against all odds someone researching the GOW - GOE family line that may have been in the Ontario, Canada area during the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Seeking information about a Lyle GOW or GOE who may have married Annie Maude HIE - d/o James Isaac Hie and Mary Jane (Harris) Hie approximately between 1913-1918 time period in Northumberland County. Although no "official" record of their marriage has been found as of yet, a handwritten note in the Hie family Bible has under Misc. section that Annie was "Mrs. Lyle Goe". Annie died in 1918 and is buried in Baltimore United Church Cemetery in Hamilton Township. Her maiden name is on the headstone, which is another mystery, if she had been married.

One major brick wall needs to come tumbling down soon...can anyone out there help me?

Thanks!
Kem Hart-Baker

GOW FAMILY

tim10ela — 2011-04-04 11:25:19Z

LOOKING FOR Horace GOW, MOTHER THELMA SWEENEY FATHER DIED IN THE 1980'S IN AUSTRIALA, NAME KENNETT GOW. MOTHER MOVED TO AUSTRIALA IN THE LATE 1980'S WITH KEN. HAS BROTHER NAMED DERICK WHO HAS LIVED IN AUSTRIALA SINCE THE 1960'S.

Re: Charles Gow & Margaret Getty born in Johnstone, Scotland

loving261 — 2011-03-19 18:12:14Z

William Gow and Agnes Edde Armour are my GG Parents, and been trying to find more info on them. If you or anyone else could help it would be a great help,thanks. You can contact me at: loving_26@yahoo.com

Gows in Renton etc

gowtom — 2011-03-09 19:00:56Z

I have a lot of Gow relatives from that area.If you give more information about your grand mother I will be able to discover if we are related.

Gows in the Renton, Bonhill, Alexandria area of Scotland

jamoskal — 2011-03-09 02:37:20Z

Hi. My grandmother's maiden name is Gow and is from the Renton, Bonhill, Alexandria area of Scotland.

Any other Gow's out there from this area?

Re: David and Theresa Gow Chicago

glenglen1 — 2011-02-19 14:56:56Z

Good Morning

My name is glen Olson I am the grandson of Engwald and Margaret Gow-Olson of Chicago. My grandmother passed away in 1984 my grandfather passed away in la in 1984 also. I have a Aunt named Janet that still lives in Chicago. I read her your posts this morning, and she wanted me to respond to you because she is sure this is part of our family.

Have a great day

Glen

felix gow 1944

grendav2001 — 2011-01-13 11:59:32Z

a death and obituary notice is available to send on the death of felix gow in january 1944 in west hartlepool. please reply to: grendav2001@yahoo.co.uk

SS Nestorian from Glasgow to Halifax in July 1889

nancysmall53 — 2010-10-13 13:27:25Z

My great-uncle, John Gow, was one of the "home children" that was transported at age 13 from Glasgow to Halifax, arriving in July 1889, to work. I found the manifest of the ship, but would like to know the name of the sending and receiving home in Glasgow and Canada. I thought it might be Quarriers, but they have no record of a John Gow, although they do have records of his brother and sister (Joseph and Grace) staying at Quarriers in different years.

Solomon Gow

Elaine_Tipton — 2010-10-08 22:44:30Z

Looking for info on Solomon Gow b. about 1775? married Sarah Frantoon March 25, 1796 in Talbot County, Maryland.
Any info on Gow in Maryland would be greatly appreciated.

Gow family in Bendigo

BenandTania — 2010-08-22 08:14:47Z

I'm looking for any information on the Gow's in Victoria in particular around Bendigo.

Re Gow/Shearer Family Tree

fda70069 — 2010-04-22 01:37:50Z

Interested in the Gow Shearer link. Isabella Bain Shearer married Andrew Gow from Edinburgh Scotland. Any Scottish links?

Lawrence Bernard Gow Jr

jwelsch — 2010-04-14 11:39:40Z

SEBRING, Florida — Lawrence Bernard Gow Jr., 83, of Sebring, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010, in Sebring.

Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring. The Rev. Mike Adams will officiate the service.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of choice.

Lawrence was born on August 19, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Lawrence Bernard and Beulah Campbell Gow.

He had been a resident of Sebring since 1985, coming from Muscatine, Iowa.

He was a store manager for Sherwin Williams Paint Store.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy on an aircraft carrier in the South Pacific.

He had attended St. John United Methodist Church in Sebring and was an avid square dance caller for more than 40 years in the Midwest and Southeast.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marcella Jean Gow of Sebring; children, Tom Gow and wife, Janis, of Greer, South Carolina; Cyndi Spinden and husband, Pete, of Brentwood, Tennessee, and Tim Gow and wife, Vicki, of Greer, South Carolina; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim Gow of Chicago, Illinois; and a sister, Margaret Nolan, of Chicago, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Gow and grandson, Eric Gow.

Re: Gow Mariages

gandihall — 2010-03-20 10:19:11Z

Hello, Will,
Good to know that this is the same family.William Gow's father John was a ship's engineer.He had 2 children, John and Andrew,who died in childhood.
John and Helen Gow moved to Egypt about 1864 and had 2 more children there named Elizabeth, born in 1864.and David, born in 1867.John died on board a ship in 1867, just after his son David was born.I don't know much about William or his sister.Were they twins? When were they born?I would be delighted with any information about them.Isabella Hall(Gow)

Re: Gow Mariages

willgow — 2010-03-19 22:29:02Z

thanks this is the family.. if you can send some info I will add to what I have

Will Gow

Re: Gow Mariages

gandihall — 2010-03-19 12:51:35Z

My grandfather was David Gow, who was born in 1867. I believe he had a brother (or an uncle ?) who emigrated to Canada.David's parents were John Gow and Helen McDonald - both Scottish.
John Gow's parents were John Gow and Janet Laing and his grandparents were Robert Gow and Margaret Duff.
I have quite a lot of information about the Gows which I will share with you if this is your family.
regards,
Isabella Hall (nee Gow)

Re: Gow Mariages

willgow — 2010-03-18 18:00:47Z

It looks like from my family tree that robert Gow would be a great,great grandfather.. William gow moved form scotland in 1910 with his sister and settled in Ontario..Family is now in calgary,Kelowna vegas and toronto

Will Gow

Re: Gow Mariages

gandihall — 2010-03-13 22:55:20Z

My ancestor was Robert Gow. He married Margaret Duff in Laganallochy Church in the parish of Little Dunkeld on 24th June 1770.
They had 8 children;
Alexander, Isabel, Thomas,James, Robert, Alexander Margaret and John.

Could this be the same family?
regards, Isabella Hall

Neil Gow & Elisabeth Sheriff & William Murison, New Pitsligo, Aberdeenshire

alison2kennedy — 2010-02-27 16:13:50Z

The following is taken from The Buchan Observer (Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland), dated Friday, February 11, 1870 and I have replicated it here in case it is of help or interest to anyone else. I have no known connection to the family.

“Deaths:
At New Pitsligo, on the 6th inst., Widow Murrison, aged 73 years. Deceased was married first to Neil Gow, a nephew of the illustrious musician of that name. He was a fifer in the 42d Regiment, and deceased accompanied him through the Peninsular War, and also assisted among the wounded at the battle of Waterloo. Neil, after his discharge, settled down in New Pitsligo, where he died about 20 years ago. His widow was next married to Wm. Murrison, pensioner, whom she outlived by a number of years.”

(My Notes:

There is a note of a marriage record on the IGI for a William Murison marrying a Elizabeth Shirras on 1 February 1846, Tyrie, Aberdeenshire. I was unable to find a marriage for Neil (or Niel) Gow and Elizabeth Shirras or Sheriff.

The death details for Elisabeth are:

1870 Deaths in the District of New Pitsligo in the County of Aberdeen

No. 6; Elisabeth Murison, Pauper, widow of William Murison, Chelsea Pensioner, died 1870, February Sixth at 4h am at Low Street, New Pitsligo, Tyrie, female, age 78 years. Parents: James Sheriff, unknown (occ.) (deceased) & Unknown (deceased). Cause: Debility; Diarrhoea 2 weeks as certified by James Ironside M.B., S.C. Informant: William Garvock, Funeral Contractor (not present), 85 High Street, New Pitsligo. Registered 1870, February 8th at New Pitsligo by David Sturrock, Registrar.)

Re: blair atholl gow marriages

rose8143 — 2010-01-30 15:06:47Z

My great grandfather, Daniel Gow, was born in Blair Athol in about 1846. His father is named as John Gow and his mother was Christian Paton Fraser, daughter of Charles Fraser, also born in Blair Atholl. I have found no record of marriage for John and Christian and it appears that Daniel was brought up by his grandparents in Aberfeldy. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated as I haven't been able to take the Gow line past John.

GOW in Glasnafied, Muthill, Ardoch, Muiravonside, Camelon, Falkirk, Fife

AlanGow — 2009-12-20 22:32:15Z

Descendants of the GOW families living at Glasnafied, Muthill Parish, Perthshire have now developed a family tree that can be accessed online by family members.

So far we have discovered family connections in Scotland, USA and NZ but there are many lines we have no info on.

If you discover a GOW connection to any of the above areas please contact me at agow@blueyonder.co.uk to see if we are related.

Also be interested to hear from other surnames who discover ancestors living at Glasnafied, a.k.a Glashnafed, Glassnafied, Glessnafed, etc. in records, our ancestral home that is located near present day Culloch farm in Muthill Parish, south of Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland.

Re: My Gow line

caitieamanda — 2009-12-12 02:23:36Z

Hi.

I have Gow's in my tree/I am a Gow.

I have trraced back to John Gow born around 1777 in Little Dunkeld, Scotland.
He married Jean Tindall/Tindal/Tindel/Tindell 1806, Dunbarton, Dumbartonshire.
John died 1853, Cairn Farm, Muthill.

They had 4 kids
William b: 1808
John b: 1809
Jessie b: 1815
Charles b: 1816

They may have had more who were born between John & Jessie but Jean died when Charles was born.

- Caitlin

Re: Nathaniel Gow

shariste — 2009-11-16 01:58:34Z

Hi Janet,
Have you checked Scotlands people web site. I am tracing my husbands ancestors. His family believes they are also related to Nathaniel Gow. His family ended up in Western Australia. Don't know if this helps but if you want any more info please let me know.

Re: James Gow, Caputh, Perthshire

garygowbrown1 — 2009-10-30 05:13:41Z

I have a James Gow born at Byres of Murthly, Caputh, 16/11/1796, son of William Gow and Ann Thomson. Have no other info on him at this stage but do have info on siblings.

Gary

Isabella Gow

brycemh — 2009-10-27 12:35:24Z

Born 1821 we think in Glasgow
She maybe daughter to Donald Gow/Anne Sutherland of Latheron,Caithness...geography confusing
She marries in Glasgow in 1838 to James Baillie and emigrates to Aylmer,Quebec,Canada with an oil portrait of herself done in Glasgow!
My gggm..

Laura Denise Gow

JIWelsch — 2009-10-26 14:07:37Z

SEBRING, Fla. - Laura Denise Gow, 49, a resident of Sebring, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Tampa Fla.

Ms. Gow was born Jan. 1, 1960, in Muscatine, the daughter of Lawrence B, Jr. and Marcella Jean (Blair) Gow. She was a resident of Florida since the mid 1980’s.

She is survived by her parents, Lawrence and Marcella Gow of Sebring, Fla.; brothers, Tom Gow and Tim Gow, both of Greer, S.C.; sister, Cyndi Spinden, of Brentwood, Tenn., and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in her memory to one’s Charity of choice. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, Sebring, Fla.

Re: David Stuart Gow New Brunswick>Anoka MN ,married into Sparks family

BettyClifton54 — 2009-09-28 01:52:45Z

Did you ever get the info on David Stewart Gow from St Andrews parish in N.B. Lots of new info available. Do you know of a Kathleen A. Gow, who in 1982 wrote to the archives there requesting info. I am trying to find her, she lived in Cambridge, Mass.
What info do you lack?
Betty Clifton

Re: John Gow & Margaret Tait

jgow124 — 2009-09-24 04:22:33Z

Interesting!

"Gow" means "Smith" in Gaelic, and its a Scottish Clan... with its own tartan..

My Grandfather came from Scotland to Canada in the early 1900's, originating from he Isle of Rhone (sp?) and most of out tracible relatives are in a town called Malnas (sp?)and there seem to be about three family names...Gow, Pope, and McKay...go figure!

John Gow

Euphemia Gow bn 1819 married to John Gow bn1820

Daydreamsinold — 2009-09-22 01:50:46Z

They were both born in Scottland. Married living in New Castle Delaware. Had 7 children Emma, Marguret, Ann, Jessee,Agnes, Jane, and Euphemia who became Kingsland marrying Robert Kingsland born 1825 having 3 children John Marguret and Frances T. I have pictures of the Gow Sisters and thier parents. and possibly Johns father David Gow of Scotland. Just starting this research. I do not know Euphemias surname. I may have pictures of her family if I knew it. Any help out there?

Mary Murdock Gow & Edgar Douglas Walsworth

PaulWalworth42 — 2009-09-17 12:41:25Z

Looking for the ancestors of Mary Murdock Gow born 1859 in Dixon Illinois and died 1947 in Glendale California. She married 1891 in Fontanelle Iows to;
Edgar Douglas Walsworth born 1866 in Fontanelle Iowa and died Apr 1927 in Culver City California
Any help??
Thanks
Paul

Re: Gow

kd_ontheroad — 2009-08-26 05:31:33Z

Baronet Gow had 2 sons with Nora Mapes: Leroy Chester Gow and William McCormick Gow (both born in MN). He then married Mattie/Martha Miles around 1886 in CO and had 7 children: Ima Jean Gow Phillips, Thomas M Gow, Nellie Bly Gow Watterson, Ruby Alice Gow Hotchkiss, Baronet W Gow, Napoleon Gow, and 1 unknown child that died before the 1900 census.

Listed as "Barney Gowe," the family can be found in Granada, Prowers, CO, in 1900. Baronet and Napolean are found in Granada in 1920. I have not found the family in 1910 ... yet.

Re: alexander gow's daughter elizabeth b 1770 ? perth, scot. marr peter young a stonemason from perth scot

adiren — 2009-07-22 11:02:37Z

Thankyou Anne for your message. I have David Young's family history so if you can send me your email direct then I will let you know more. I had Elizabeth's father as Alexander but I didn't know any more . Most interested in sharing the history.Many thanks Nerida

Re: alexander gow's daughter elizabeth b 1770 ? perth, scot. marr peter young a stonemason from perth scot

anneconey1 — 2009-07-21 02:14:45Z

Peter Young and Elizabeth Gow are my GGGG Grandparents
they had 3 sons James,David,Peter and a daughter Susanna

If anyone has anymore imformation i would be grateful.

Also Elizabeth Gow's parents are Alexander Gow and Jannet Donaldson

Re: niel gow

captbru — 2009-07-10 00:03:16Z

i am interested in your copy of Niel Gow's family tree. can you please e-mail me brucegow@dodo.com.au
many thanks Bruce.,.

Gow in Gairloch, Scotland

larrosa — 2009-07-08 14:09:03Z

Has anybody ever researched a Gow in Gairloch. Family papers mention a Murdo Gow, Letterewe, married to Elizabeth MacLennan, I assume in the early 1800's. But I've never been able to find one single record of any Gow in Gairloch.

Any Gow you might have that lived in Gairloch will be useful to continue my search.

Thanks, Francisco.

Gow family - Scotland, Canada & USA

kd_ontheroad — 2009-07-01 18:24:37Z

I've finally broken a barrier on my Gow family tree. Alexander Gow and wife Elisabeth Buchnanan were living on Kirklane (The Moss), Kincardine, Pershire, Scotland in 1814 with 7 children (Walter, Janet, John, Duncan, JAMES, Ann, and Elizabeth).

Walter (1794 Scotland-1852 OH, married Agnes McGregor & Ellen Van Kirk), Duncan (b. 1799 d. aft 1860, no children found) and Janet (b. 1793 d. 1860-1870 PA, married David Gardner) left Scotland with their families and settled in Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.

John is last confirmed in Kincardine in 1841.

JAMES (my 3rd great grandfather) married Christian Ferguson in 1831 and soon thereafter left for Ontario, Canada. They may have had as many as 7 children.

Ann married Duncan McIntyre, had 3 known children, and was last found in Kincardine in 1861.

Elizabeth likely married John McCloud, had 6 known children, and is last found in Drummond, Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada in 1852.

I'd love to hear from anyone who may be connected to this family.

Re: William Gow @ Whins of Forde

adrian_bruce — 2009-06-26 11:56:04Z

Drop me a mail and I'll send you back what I've got. I'm on adrian_bruce at bigfoot dot com (usual translation on 'at' and 'dot')
I too can't find anything on William Gow's origins - I also can't find anything in the OPRs on Niel Gow the famous fiddler who comes from the same area to see if we're related! (I reckon Niel Gow would be the generation before William)

Adrian