Emelus and Sarah married
on 13 October 1866
at Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts
The were the parents of five children;
Enola Estelle, George Ladner,
Mattie Leighton, Betsey Stone,
William Wortman.
The family is recorded on the 1870 & 1880 census at Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
The family is recorded on the 1900 census
at West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Emelus and Sarah separated.
Emelus is recorded on the 1910 census
at Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts
dwelling in the household of his son, William.
Emelous {Age 72; Divorced} is recorded on the 1920 census at Shapleigh, York, Maine dwelling alone.
On 23 September 1862 Emelus enlisted at Amesbury for service in the Civil War for nine months in the 48th Massachusetts Regiment.
On 27 December 1862 he was discharged due to disability.
From 23 November 1863 - 1 December 1864 he served in the Navy as a coal heaver.
AMESBURY DAILY NEWS - 16 December 1922:
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Emelous S. Gowen, age 75 years, passed away Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter D. Kezer, in Newburyport.
He was for many years a member of the local police force, and a veteran of the Civil War.
He lived in Amesbury the larger part of his life being a hatter by trade and for many years was employed at the Merrimac Hat Shop.
He was a member of the E. P. P. Wallace Post; G. A. R; Upchurch Lodge; A. O. U. W.
He had for some time been a resident of Shapleigh in Maine, but a few years ago went to live with his daughter at Newburyport.
He served on the police force for 9 years and was very popular being an excellent officer. He enlisted in the army, then later entered the navy where he made a splendid record and was honorably discharged at the close of the war.
He made many friends and was highly esteemed.
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Emelus and Sarah married
on 13 October 1866
at Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts
The were the parents of five children;
Enola Estelle, George Ladner,
Mattie Leighton, Betsey Stone,
William Wortman.
The family is recorded on the 1870 & 1880 census at Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
The family is recorded on the 1900 census
at West Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
Emelus and Sarah separated.
Emelus is recorded on the 1910 census
at Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts
dwelling in the household of his son, William.
Emelous {Age 72; Divorced} is recorded on the 1920 census at Shapleigh, York, Maine dwelling alone.
On 23 September 1862 Emelus enlisted at Amesbury for service in the Civil War for nine months in the 48th Massachusetts Regiment.
On 27 December 1862 he was discharged due to disability.
From 23 November 1863 - 1 December 1864 he served in the Navy as a coal heaver.
AMESBURY DAILY NEWS - 16 December 1922:
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Emelous S. Gowen, age 75 years, passed away Friday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter D. Kezer, in Newburyport.
He was for many years a member of the local police force, and a veteran of the Civil War.
He lived in Amesbury the larger part of his life being a hatter by trade and for many years was employed at the Merrimac Hat Shop.
He was a member of the E. P. P. Wallace Post; G. A. R; Upchurch Lodge; A. O. U. W.
He had for some time been a resident of Shapleigh in Maine, but a few years ago went to live with his daughter at Newburyport.
He served on the police force for 9 years and was very popular being an excellent officer. He enlisted in the army, then later entered the navy where he made a splendid record and was honorably discharged at the close of the war.
He made many friends and was highly esteemed.
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EMELUS S GOWEN
1847 - 1922
SARAH W. GOWEN
his wife
1847 - 1932
Family Members
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Otis F Gowen
1825–1873
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Amos H Gowen
1827–1848
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Eunice E Gowen Spinney
1831–1900
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Elizabeth A. Gowen Nowell
1834–1909
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William Bradford Gowen
1835–1902
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George Frank Gowen
1839–1916
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Orrin A Gowen
1844–1899
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John Gowan (Gowen)
1849–1868
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Moses Gowen
1851–1890
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Charles H Gowen
1856–1911
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Frederick C. Gowen
1858–1902
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Harriet Ellen "Nellie" Gowen Springer
1860–1899
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