John McGowan

     John McGowan was born circa 1869 at Bailieston, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of John McGowan and Rebercca McGinlay.¹

John was enumerated with John McGowan on the census of 2 April 1871 at Browns Land, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as John McGown. He is a 2 year old male born circa 1869 in old Monkland. He is enumerated as a son.²

John was enumerated with John McGowan on the census of 3 April 1881 at Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as John McGowan. He is a 12 year old male born circa 1869 in Baillieston, Lanarkshire. He is enumerated as a son and a scholar.¹

John McGowan married Catherine (--?--).³

John is head of household on the census of 5 April 1891 at 191 Main Street, Shettlston, Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as John McGowan. He is a 21 year old male born circa 1870 in Baillieston, Lanarkshire. He is a coal miner. Enumerated with him were Catherine (--?--).³

John McGowan married M (--?--).⁴

John is head of household on the census of 31 March 1901 at 115 Main St, Shettlston, Shettleston, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as John McGowan. He is a 30 year old male born circa 1871 in Baillieston, Lanarkshire. He works as an asphlalter and is a foreman. Enumerated with him were M (--?--), Francis McGowan, Catherine McGowan and Andrew McGowan.⁴