This is a photo of my husband's grandfather, James Caswell
McGowen, Jr. (there are several variations I've seen on the
possible spelling of his middle name). He was born 13 Nov. 1884
in Decatur, TX. His parents, James Caswell McGowen, Sr.
(1830-1918) and Esther Caroline (Baker) McGowen
(1849-1929) lived in Clay Co. as seen on the 1900 and 1910
census. He, James Jr., had 7 siblings (4 sisters and 3
brothers), some who were born and married in Clay County. They
were Rosa Lee McGowen (m. Bobbitt), Eliza Francis McGowen (m.
Holley), Maggie Lou McGowen (m. Moore), George Franklin McGowen
(m. Sparks), Annie E. McGowen (m. Draper), John Abner McGowen
(m. Thompson), and Samuel Archie McGowen (m. Fuller). James'
parents and many of his siblings are buried in the Pleasant
Valley Cemetery there in Clay County.
I am trying to find out who was
the father of James C. McGowen, Sr.. He died and is buried in
Clay County but I have not found a death certificate for him and
do not know much at all about him. I do not know if you would
consider him a "pioneer" there or not but am hoping you can post
the info I have provided and the picture of James Caswell
McGowen, Jr. on the Clay Co. Genforum site. I would appreciate
it very much.
Ardmore, OK
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