Clarence Gowin

Birth: Aug. 21, 1894
North Salem
Hendricks County
Indiana, USA
Death: Nov. 5, 1933
Indiana, USA

Clarence is the son of Oliver Sayer Gowin and Mary Elizabeth Blanton both from Hendricks,Indiana.

Clarence has six brothers and sisters.
Esther Ann ''Sis'' GOWIN Dodds
Alva Porter Gowin
Charles O ''Charley'' Gowin
Edgar M Gowin *
Lela Tessa ''Lilly'' GOWIN Sutherlin
Mayme GOWIN Eggers

Clarence married Pauline Dewey Coffman from Putnam,Indiana on 22 Dec 1920 in Putnam,Indiana.

They had two children.
Mary E GOWIN Kern
Carlos Stephan Gowin



Family links:
Parents:
Oliver Sayer Gowin (1854 - 1936)
Mary Elizabeth Blanton Gowin (1858 - 1931)

Children:
Mary E. Gowin Kern (1921 - 2002)*
Carlos Stephan Gowin (1933 - 1995)*

Spouse:
Pauline Dewey Coffman Gowin (1898 - 1989)*


Burial:
Roachdale Cemetery
Roachdale
Putnam County
Indiana, USA



Clarence B. Dick Gowin
Cemetery Photo
Added by: Bill Stevens Jr

Mayme Gowin

Birth: Nov. 4, 1890
Hendricks County
Indiana, USA
Death: Feb. 28, 1919
Putnam County
Indiana, USA

Mayme is the daughter of Oliver Sayer Gowin and Mary Elizabeth Blanton both from Hendricks,Indiana.

Mayme has six brothers and sisters.

Esther Ann ''Sis'' GOWIN Dodds
Alva Porter Gowin
Charles O ''Charley'' Gowin
Edgar M Gowin *
Lila Tessa ''Lilly'' GOWIN Sutherlin
Clarence B ''Dick'' Gowin

Mayme married Courtland Allen Eggers from Putnam,Indiana on 01 Dec 1907 in Hendricks,Indiana.

They had one daughter
Myrtle Eggers



Family links:
Parents:
Oliver Sayer Gowin (1854 - 1936)
Mary Elizabeth Blanton Gowin (1858 - 1931)

Spouse:
Courtland Allen Eggers (1886 - 1945)

Burial:
New Maysville Cemetery
New Maysville
Putnam County
Indiana, USA

Lila Tessa "Lilly" Gowin Sutherlin

Birth: Aug. 11, 1888
North Salem
Hendricks County
Indiana, USA
Death: Jan. 23, 1981
Kankakee
Kankakee County
Illinois, USA

Lila is the daughter of Oliver Sayer Gowin and Mary Elizabeth Blanton both from Hendricks,Indiana.

Lilly has six brothers and sisters.
Esther Ann ''Sis'' GOWIN Dodds
Alva Porter Gowin
Charles O ''Charley'' Gowin
Edgar M Gowin
Mayme GOWIN Eggers
Clarence B ''Dick'' Gowin

Lilly married Maurice Henry Sutherlin from Groveland,Putnam,Indiana on 24 Dec 1907 in Hendricks,Indiana.

They had two children.
Howard A Sutherlin
Irene Sutherlin



Family links:
Parents:
Oliver Sayer Gowin (1854 - 1936)
Mary Elizabeth Blanton Gowin (1858 - 1931)

Spouse:
Maurice Henry Sutherlin (1885 - 1967)

Inscription:
Wife to Maurice H.

Burial:
New Maysville Cemetery
New Maysville
Putnam County
Indiana, USA

Esther Ann Gowin

Birth: 1878
Hendricks County
Indiana, USA
Death: 1952
Hendricks County
Indiana, USA

Esther Ann is the daughter of Oliver Sayer Gowin and Mary Elizabeth Blanton both from Hendricks,Indiana.

Sis has six brothers and sisters.
Alva Porter Gowin
Charles O ''Charley'' Gowin
Edgar M Gowin *
Lila Tessa ''Lilly'' GOWIN Sutherlin
Mayme GOWIN Eggers
Clarence B ''Dick'' Gowin

Sis married Daniel Marion Dodds from Putnam,Indiana on 11 Sep 1912 in Hendricks,Indiana.


Parents:
Oliver Sayer Gowin (1854 - 1936)
Mary Elizabeth Blanton Gowin (1858 - 1931)

Spouse:
Daniel Marion Dodds (1873 - 1930)*

*Point here for explanation

Burial:
Barnard Cemetery
Barnard
Putnam County
Indiana, USA

Charles O "Charley" Gowin

Charles O "Charley" Gowin
...
Birth: May 25, 1883
New Winchester
Hendricks County
Indiana, USA
Death: Oct. 8, 1896
Hendricks County
Indiana, USA

Charley was born to Oliver Sayer Gowin from Hendricks,Indiana and Mary Elizabeth Blanton from Hendricks,Indiana. Charley had three brothers and three sisters.
Edgar M Gowin *
Esther Ann ''Sis'' GOWIN Dodds
Alva Porter Gowin
Lila Tessa GOWIN Sutherlin
Mayme GOWIN Eggers
Clarence B ''Dick'' Gowin

Charley died of Typhoid Fever.


Parents:
Oliver Sayer Gowin (1854 - 1936)
Mary Elizabeth Blanton Gowin (1858 - 1931)

Burial:
Fairview Cemetery
North Salem
Hendricks County
Indiana, USA

George Gowin

GEORGE CURTIS GOWIN
Fairview Cemetery
Madison County, Iowa


b. July 10, 1884, Madison Co. Ia.
d. March 31, 1948, Madison Co. Ia.
h/o Mae Olive (Meyer) Gowin
(m) Jan. 20, 1920
s/o William & Sarah E. (Gabbert) Gowin

WW I VeteranWinterset Madisonian - April 7, 1948
Winterset, Iowa

GEORGE GOWIN DIED LAST WEEK

Veteran of World War I Passes at Hospital in Des Moines

George Gowin, prominent Jefferson township farmer and a resident of Madison and Dallas counties all his life, died at the Veteran's hospital in Des Moines Wednesday, March 31. Death was due to a heart ailment. He was 63 years of age.

Mr. Gowin was a veteran of World War I, and had been active in the affairs of his community for many years.

He was born near DeSoto on July 10, 1884, the son of William and Sarah Gowin. On Jan. 20, 1920, he was married to Mae Meyer. They were the parents of two sons and a daughter.

Surviving are his wife; the daughter, Evelyn; the two sons, Herbert and Howard Gowin, all of Van Meter; two sisters, Mrs. J. I. Billings of Van Meter, and Mrs. Hazel Bales of Redfield; and two brothers, Dean Gowin of Des Moines, and Arthur Gowin of Davenport.

Funeral services were held Sunday from the Van Meter United Brethren church, in charge of the Rev. William Suckow. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery, with American Legion ritual.


Winterset Madisonian - February 4, 1970
Winterset, Iowa

MRS. MAE GOWIN DIED WEDNESDAY

Mrs. Mae Gowin, member of a prominent Jefferson township family, died last Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Madison Manor in Winterset, where she had lived the last two years.

Mrs. Gowin was 79 years of age at her death. She was the former Mae Olive Meyer, daughter of Fredrick and Alice Roderick Meyer, and was born in Jefferson township May 28, 1890.

She was married to George C. Gowin on Jan. 28, 1920. They were parents of three children, all of whom survive. Mr. Gowin died in 1948.

She was active in the Evangelical United Brethren church for many years, and at the time of her death was a member of the United Methodist church of Van Meter.

The three children surviving Mrs. Gowin are Howard Gowin of DeSoto; Mrs. W. H. Ford of Huston, Tex., and Herb Gowin of Van Meter. She also leaves a brother, Earl Meyer of Van Meter; and seven grandchildren, Cara, Gisele and Dana Gowin of DeSoto, Arnold and Martin Ford of Texas, and Rick and Roschelle Gowin of Van Meter.

(Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery)

Fairview Cemetery
Madison County, Iowa


Mae O. (Myer) Gowin
b. May 28, 1890, Madison Co. Ia.
d. Jan. 28, 1970, Winterset, Ia.
w/o George C. Gowin
(m) Jan. 28, 1920
d/o Frederick H. & Alice M. (Roderick) Myer

Ernest Slavens

Ernest Slavens

BOYD, FRY, GOWIN, SLAVENS


Ernest Slavens, who devotes his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits with excellent results, is the owner of a well improved farm of one hundred and fifty-four acres on section 5, Madison township. His birth occurred in Nebraska in November, 1877, his parents being William and Adeline (Gowin) Slavens, both of whom are natives of Indiana. The father, a carpenter by trade, worked at that occupation in the Hoosier state for some years and subsequently went to Nebraska, where he remained for one year. On the expiration of that period he came to Iowa, locating near Colfax in Jasper county, where he cultivated rented land for a time.. Returning to Indiana, he operated a rented farm in that state for some time and then removed to Oklahoma, where he worked at the carpenter's trade for eight years. At the present time he is living retired in Waukee, Dallas county, Iowa, enjoying the fruits of his former toil in well earned ease.

Ernest Slavens was reared and educated in Indiana and when a youth of thirteen began working as a farm hand, being thus employed for twelve years. On the expiration of that period he removed to Adair county, Iowa, and started out as an agriculturist on his own account, cultivating a rented tract of land near Stuart for two years. Subsequently he came to Madison county and after cultivating a rented tract for four years purchased a farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Madison township, which he improved and operated for some years. Disposing of that property, he bought his present place of one hundred and fifty-four acres on section 5, Madison township, which he has operated continuously since and which is now a valuable and excellently improved farm. The success which has come to him well entitles him to recognition among the substantial and representative agriculturists of his community.

In November, 1901, Mr. Slavens was united in marriage to Miss Sadie Fry, a daughter of Benjamin F. and Martha (Boyd) Fry, who were natives of Indiana and Ohio respectively. They took up their abode among the pioneer settlers of Madison county, Iowa, and here the father carried on farming for some years. Subsequently he followed agricultural pursuits in Dallas county, this state, for a number of years but now makes his home with his children and is enjoying honorable retirement. His wife was called to her final rest in August, 1901. To Mr. and Mrs. Slavens has been born one child, Hazel, who is eleven years of age.

Mr. Slavens gives his political allegiance to the republican party, while his religious faith is that of the Friends church. He is a man of many excellent qualities of character, and his industry, integrity and ability have brought him a gratifying degree of prosperity.

Taken from the book, “The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915,” by Herman Mueller.

Adaline Gowins Slavens

Adaline Gowins Slavens (1932)

SLAVENS, GOWINS, MARRION, LA FOE, SLOAN



Winterset Madisonian-Winterset, Iowa
January 1932

Adaline Gowins Slavens, oldest daughter of Stephen and Eliza Gowins, was born in Hendricks County, Indiana, July 10, 1852, and departed this life on oldest daughter of Stephen aJanuary 8, 1932, being 79 years, six months and 28 days old.

On October 27th, 1872, she was married to William Slavens, son of James and Margaret Slavens. To this union were born seven sons and two daughters, the husband, one son, Garner, and two daughters, Myrtle Marrion and Maggie La Foe, having preceded the wife and mother to the better land. The children are Oder of Plainfield, Ind.; Jesse of Crawfordsville, Ind.; Ernest, Tide and Guy of Earlham and Nitus of Dexter; two granddaughters, Thelma Marrion and Velma Marrion Sloan whom she raised and worshipped.

(Buried in the Earlham Cemetery)

Lettia Gowin Bales

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
March 1923

Death Of MRS. O. K. BALES

Mrs. George Potter received word last Wednesday of the death of her oldest sister, Mrs. O. K. Bales, who passed away March 20th, 1923, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Archer in Adel.

Funeral services were held Friday and burial made at Fairview cemetery.

Mrs. Bales had lived 54 years in Iowa and about half of this time near Winterset.

Mina Quick

Mina I. Speer
April 05, 1917 - February 23, 2008
Winterset, Iowa
Mina Illene (Quick) Speer (2008)


SPEER, QUICK, POTTER, TIBBEN, KOEHLER



Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
February 27, 2008

MINA SPEER, WINTERSET

Mina Illene Speer, 90, of Winterset died Feb. 23, 2008, at Winterset Care Center North.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Winterset Care Center North Activity Fund or Patterson United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ochiltree.com . Arrangements were handled by Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset.

Mina Speer was born April 5, 1917, near Patterson to Everett and Flora (Potter) Quick and was a 1934 graduate of Patterson High School. Following graduation, Mina taught at the Ebenezer rural school for two years. On May 23, 1937, she married Ernest B. Speer. After their marriage, Mina and Ernest started their farming career together. She was a member of the Patterson United Methodist Church where she served as chairman of the United Methodist Women. She also was active in the community — serving as a 4-H leader in Crawford Township as well as serving as chairman of the county 4-H committee and vice chairman of Madison County Farm Bureau Women.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Helen Quick; and a grandson, David Scott Tibben.

She is survived by one son, Wayne Speer of Patterson; two daughters, Joyce Koehler of Indianola and Marilyn Tibben of Truro; and four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
April 23, 2008

MINA SPEER, WINTERSET

Mina Illene Speer, 90, of Winterset died Feb. 23, 2008, at Winterset Care Center North.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Montpelier Cemetery in Patterson. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Winterset Care Center North Activity Fund or the Patterson United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ochiltree.com.

Mina Speer was born April 5, 1917, to Everett and Flora (Potter) Quick of rural Patterson and was a 1934 graduate of Patterson High School. After graduation, she taught at the Ebenezer rural school for two years. She married Ernest B. Speer on May 23, 1937. Mina was a farm wife and homemaker. She was a member of the Patterson United Methodist Church where she served as chairman of the UMW. She also was active in the community — serving as a 4-H leader in Crawford Township as well as serving as chairman of the county 4-H committee and vice chairman of Madison County Farm Bureau Women.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Helen Quick; and a grandson, David Scott Tibben.

She is survived by her children — Wayne Speer of Patterson, Joyce Koehler of Indianola and Marilyn Tibben of Truro; and four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Lillian M. Yoders dau of Hattie M. Gowin

MUG1- Lillian M. Yoders born circa 1885-1890. m. 7 March 1906 to Roy Albert POTTER (born 15 February 1886 in Madison County, IA, s/o George Arthur Potter and his wife Hattie M. Gowin. Roy died 4 October 1928, aged 42 years, in Madison County). Formerly MULK1- Unlinked.

MUG11- Dale I. Potter 20 July 1910 in Madison County, IA. m. Cleona S. _____ (born 27 March 1910; SSN issued in IA. Cleona died 4 March 1993, aged 82 years,, in Alamo, Hidalo County, TX). SSN issued in CA. Dale died in 13 April1982, aged 71 years, in Indianola, Warren County, IA, and was interred 14 April 1982 in Indianola IOOF Memorial Gardens.

MUG12- Doris Irene Potter born 23 April 1901 in Madison County, IA

+MUG13- Shirley Jean Potter

MUG14- Jack R. Potter born 18 June 1919 in Patterson, Madison County, IA. m. 15 March 1942 to Beatrice Clark. Jack died 30 March 1997, aged 77 years, in Sun City, Maricopa County, AZ; interred on 5 April 1997 in Sunland Lakeside Chapel, AZ.

MUG13- Shirley Jean Potter born before 1919. m. Darrel Wayne WILDIN.

+MUG131- Charlotte Jean Wildin

+MUG132- Douglas Wayne Wildin

+MUG133- Gary Irvin Wildin

MUG134- Unknown Wildin

MUG131- Charlotte Jean Wildin Residence: Ohio; Utah. m. Norman Louis GORDON.

MUG1311- Keith Wayne Gordon

MUG1312- Kevin Lane Gordon

MUG132- Douglas Wayne Wildin m.(1) Karen Jean Alles. m.(2) Paula Mullins.

MUG1321- Daniel Wayne s/o Karen Jean Alles.

MUG1321- Melissa Jean d/o Karen Jean Alles.

MUG133- Gary Irvin Wildin m. Bethene Sue Candle.

MUG1331- Jaon Federick

MUG1332- Shana Nicole

MUG1333- Tosha Sue

MUG1334- Jill Diane

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Hattie M. (Gowins) Potter (1930)

GOWINS, POTTER, NORMAN, DON CARLOS, QUICK, BOELTER


Winterset Madisonian - June 1930

Hattie M. Gowins was born March 27th, 1865 in Hendricks county, Indiana, the daughter of Allen and Eliza Gowins, and the youngest of seven children. She departed this life in Winterset, Iowa, June 14, 1930, aged 65 years, 2 months and 18 days.

She was united in marriage to George A. Potter on the 4th day of January, 1883, and to this union seven children were born, six of whom are living: John A. Potter of Patterson, Ernest C. Potter of Valley Junction, Mina Norman of Van Meter, Letitia Don Carlos of Perry, Flora Quick of Patterson, and Marie Boelter of Des Moines. Those preceeding her in death are her husband, George A. Potter, on March 27th, 1928, the eldest son, Roy, six months later, October 1st, and one grandchild, little Helen Quick, on October 23, 1919. Besides the six living children, she is survived by nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

At the age of 21 years she united with the Church of Christ in Patterson, six years later transferring her membership to the Methodist church there. Twelve years ago, upon their removal to Winterset, she transferred her membership to this church, and was a faithful and beloved member to the end.

Mrs. Potter was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, chapter 180, Pitzer Relief Corps No. 117, and the Royal Neighbors of America, Lincoln Camp No. 9531.

In all her various activities, and in her home life, a spirit of helpfulness and service was displayed. Her fine womanly qualities, her loving and sympathetic nature endeared her to a host of friends.
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Hattie M. (Gowins) Potter (1930)

Potter, Gowins, Norman, Don Carlos, Quick, Boelter

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
June 19, 1930

Death of Mrs. George Potter

Mrs. George Potter died Saturday morning, June 14, at her home on North First street, after an illness of four days. She was stricken with a stroke of apoplexy Monday evening, June 9th, about eight o’clock in the evening, and she never regained consciousness. Her death came Saturday morning, at five o’clock.

Mrs. Potter, who was 65 years of age, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gowins. Hendricks county, Indiana, was the birthplace of Mrs. Potter, and she was the youngest of seven children. The family came to Madison county, when she was a girl, and on the 4th day of January, 1883, she was married to George A. Potter. They made their home in Patterson for many years, Mr. Potter conducting a general store there. Here they raised their seven children, all of whom survive, except Roy, who died in October, 1928.

Mr. and Mrs. Potter and their children were well known in Winterset and Madison county. Some of their children have moved to other communities, and friends from many parts of the state came Monday to pay their final respects to Mrs. Potter. Mrs. Potter belonged to the Methodist church in Patterson, and when she moved to Winterset, transferred her membership to the Winterset church. She was a most faithful member of the church, and attended most of the services. After her death, the children found in her bible her own obituary that she had written; the scripture passages that she wished read, and the three songs that she wished to have sung at her services. Her wishes were carried out in the funeral services, which were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. A. P. Keast, at the Methodist church, Monday afternoon, June 16th, at 2:30 o’clock. Burial was made in the family lot, in the Winterset cemetery.

Mrs. Potter was a member of the Eastern Star, chapter No. 180, Pitzer Relief Corps, No. 117; and the Royal Neighbors of American, Lincoln camp, No. 9531.

The six children surviving Mrs. Potter are John A. Potter of Patterson; Ernest C. Potter of Valley Junction; Mrs. Mina Norman of Van Meter; Mrs. Letitia Don Carlos of Perry; Mrs. Flora Quick of Patterson and Mrs. Marie Boelter of Des Moines. Mr. Potter died on March 27th, 1928, and the eldest son, Roy, died on October 1st, of the same year. Mrs. Potter also leaves nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

More details of her life may be found in the mortuary column, on page (missing information).

Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa
March 1928

George Potter was born on the old Potter farm, near Patterson, 66 years ago. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ephriam Potter. He was married to Miss Hattie Goen, forty-six years ago. They resided on a farm near Patterson for twenty years, and later moved to Patterson, where they conducted the general store for thirteen years. During that time he was also the Patterson postmaster. Ten years ago the family moved to Winterset, and they have resided on North First street. Mr. Potter continued in business here until two years ago, when he was forced to sell his store on account of illness. He became critically ill the first of November and has gradually grown worse until his death, which occurred about 7:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 27th. Rev. A. P. Keast will conduct the funeral services at the Methodist church in Winterset, Thursday, March 29th, at 2 o'clock, and burial will be made in the local cemetery. The Masons will also take part in the services.

Mr. Potter is survived by his wife and eight children: Roy of St. Charles; John of Patterson; Ernest of Valley Junction; Mrs. Bill Boelter of Des Moiens; Mrs. Everett Quick of Patterson; Mrs. Earl Norman of Van Meter, and Mrs. F. H. Dop Carlos of Perry. He also leaves one brother, N. W. Potter of Orange, California; three sisters, Mrs. Greer Mahan, Mrs. Lyman Fogler and Mrs. Charles Howell of this county, and nine grandchildren and one great grandson.

Adeline Gowin SLAVENS

Earlham Cemetery
Madison County, Iowa


Emily A. (Gowin) Slavens
b. July 10, 1852, Hendricks Co. Ind.
d. Feb. 8, 1932, Earlham, Ia.
w/o William Slavens
(m) Oct. 27, 1872, Hendricks Co. Ind.
d/o Stephen Shadrack & Elizabeth (Shockley) Gowin

Adeline was a half sister to my gt gt Grandmother Nancy Jane Gowin Gordon.

Adaline Gowin Slavens

Winterset Madisonian-Winterset, Iowa
January 1932

Adaline Gowins Slavens, oldest daughter of Stephen and Eliza Gowins, was born in Hendricks County, Indiana, July 10, 1852, and departed this life on January 8, 1932, being 79 years, six months and 28 days old.

On October 27th, 1872, she was married to William Slavens, son of James and Margaret Slavens. To this union were born seven sons and two daughters, the husband, one son, Garner, and two daughters, Myrtle Marrion and Maggie La Foe, having preceded the wife and mother to the better land. The children are Oder of Plainfield, Ind.; Jesse of Crawfordsville, Ind.; Ernest, Tide and Guy of Earlham and Nitus of Dexter; two granddaughters, Thelma Marrion and Velma Marrion Sloan whom she raised and worshipped.

(Buried in the Earlham Cemetery)

Stephen Gowin

Stephen Gowin m. Nancy Shrewsbury in KY . Stephen Gowin m. Eliza (Debery) Walton (widow of John Walton) 6-8-1849 in Ripley County