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Mcgowan Family History
Mcgowan Genealogy & Family TreeMcGowan is a Scottish name from Inverness-shire, Scotland. It comes from the Gaelic govha which means "blacksmith" and referred to someone with the occupation of a metalworker. The earliest known ancestor--Walter O'Gawane--was recorded in 1428. Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Juncta arma decori which means "Arms united to merit."
Other spellings include "MacGowan," "McGowin," "McGowen," "McGavin," and "McGawne." Notable people with the surname include American actress Rose McGowan (Charmed, Once Upon a Time, Grindhouse), American football player Brandon McGowan (Chicago Bears, New England Patriots), and American baseball player Dustin McGowan (Toronto Blue Jays). The first McGowans to come to America were Archibald, Duncan, John, and Margaret McGowan in New York in 1739.
Mcgowan Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Bertie L. Mcgowan -- --, 1907 Georgia
- Helen Mcgowan -- --, 1905 August 28, 1994 New York
- Albert Lee McGowan -- --, 1875 July 26, 1957 Alabama
- Ann Mcgowan -- --, 1833 Maine
- Clara May McGowan -- --, 1911 March 14, 2000
Mcgowan Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Mcgowan -- --, 1886 March 15, 1961
- Reba M. Mcgowan -- --, 1894 December 0, 1973 Alabama
- John Mcgowan -- --, 1842 June 4, 1914 Tennessee
- Joseph D. Mcgowan -- --, 1906 September 17, 1986 Missouri
- Maybelle Blanch Mcgowan -- --, 1901 July 4, 1976 Iowa
