Anna is the daughter of James & Mary (née Ward) Martin of Baltray, Ireland. She had 2 brothers & 3 sisters.
Anna was 2 years old when her father James Martin drowned. Originally a farmer from Co. Cavan, after his marriage to Anna's mother, James went to live in Baltray and like all the other young men in Baltray he joined a ship and went sailing. He was drowned in 1893 when his ship was lost at sea. He was 49.
Anna emigrated to the United States and it was there she met Tom McGowan. They married in New York City and returned to Ireland in 1914, raising 6 children in Dublin City. (Refer to Tom's Memorial page for more details.)
✞ Anna McGowan is buried in her McGowan family plot at Glasnevin Cemetery. Buried with her is Tom, her husband of 51 years, their son Jack and daughters Mary & Alice.
Anna is the daughter of James & Mary (née Ward) Martin of Baltray, Ireland. She had 2 brothers & 3 sisters.
Anna was 2 years old when her father James Martin drowned. Originally a farmer from Co. Cavan, after his marriage to Anna's mother, James went to live in Baltray and like all the other young men in Baltray he joined a ship and went sailing. He was drowned in 1893 when his ship was lost at sea. He was 49.
Anna emigrated to the United States and it was there she met Tom McGowan. They married in New York City and returned to Ireland in 1914, raising 6 children in Dublin City. (Refer to Tom's Memorial page for more details.)
✞ Anna McGowan is buried in her McGowan family plot at Glasnevin Cemetery. Buried with her is Tom, her husband of 51 years, their son Jack and daughters Mary & Alice.
Inscription
In Loving Memory Of
THOMAS McGOWAN
Died Sept. 12th 1965
His Wife ANNA
Died May 27th 1970
Their Daughter MARY
Died July 12th 1939
Their Son JOHN (JACK)
Died Nov. 17th 1987
Their Daughter ALICE
Died 3rd Dec. 1998
Requiescat In Pace
Erected By Their Loving Family
Gravesite Details
Glansnevin spells the name with a space; Mc Gowan. In order to locate the grave record, it's nesessary to include the space.
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