I was interested reading your message as I have traced my gggrandfather John Gowans, to Laurencekirk where he was married.(Mary Jane Duncan) I think he previously lived in a place called Bervie but I have yet to confirm this is the same person. My ggrandfather moved to Hull from Arbroath with his family to pick up the fishing industry here.
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Hi, have just joined ancestry. My garndmother was Jessie ann gowans,from dundee. I wonder if we might be from the same gowans?
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My great grandfather was Ervin Gowans. He was a white man and he married Lucy Singletary who was mulatto(one white parent and one black parent). He was my Mom's grandfather. I think he was born in 1861. I have found one of his daughter's death certificate which is my grandmother(Lissie Gowans Lennon)my Mom's Mom. I don't know where the Gowans came from. I also have seen different spellings for the surname Gowans. Examples: Gowens, Gawans, Goins. Help me if you can. They lived in Columbus County, North Carolina.
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Hi I read your post please respond back sorry it took so long to get back with you. I have some infor on the Lennon family that I would be glad to share with your. Lizzie (Melissa) Gowens was married to my Uncle Wannie Harrison Lennon. Some of the family members describe as being brown complexion with freckles. I don't have pictures of her but I am still in touch with his grandchildren and some of their children. Herman is still living.
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My family originates from Hilltown Dundee. My great-aunt Mae still lives there. My Ggrandfather was Charles, his father was Charles Bell and his father was William. My grandmother lives in Canada with me.
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So sorry it took me almost 4 years to respond. Your uncle Wannie Harrison Lennon was my grandfather. I am the daughter of his daughter Bernice. My name is Loretta. I have a picture of my grandmother(Lizzie) which my grandfather called her. Yes I think her name was Melissa but I can't find it anywhere recorded that way. I find it as Lissie. Do you know the correct way to spell Gowans or Gowens? Do you have proof her name was Melissa? Yes Uncle Herman lives in Ohio. I spoke with him in December 2013 when my sweet, dear, beautiful Mama passed away at the age of 94, so far she lived the longest. My uncle Charlie was 92 when he passed, he was the oldest of the kids. Out of 12 children there are only 3 left. Herman, Hazel and Alma. Grandma Lizzie's father was white and her mom Lucy Singletary was mulatto. I have a picture of ggranddaddy Erwin. I'm not sure if his name is spelled Erwin or Ervin. Who is your mom or dad that makes granddaddy your uncle? Waiting to here from you Janice.
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