His move to West, Mississippi, in Holmes County, was made in 1841. Descendants report that he became a large landowner, employing many slaves on his cotton plantation there. He died August 6, 1843 at the age of 41, according to "The Nashville Whig" in its edition of August 17, 1843. The article stated simply, "John J. Gowen, formerly of Davidson County, died at his residence in Holmes County, Mississippi on the 6th instant." "John J. Gowen" was buried in the Hays family cemetery beside Tabitha Hays Gowen. The cemetery is located at the rear of the Charles Hay home and was visited May 6, 1996 by Cleve Weathers and Arlee Claud Gowen.
His move to West, Mississippi, in Holmes County, was made in 1841. Descendants report that he became a large landowner, employing many slaves on his cotton plantation there. He died August 6, 1843 at the age of 41, according to "The Nashville Whig" in its edition of August 17, 1843. The article stated simply, "John J. Gowen, formerly of Davidson County, died at his residence in Holmes County, Mississippi on the 6th instant." "John J. Gowen" was buried in the Hays family cemetery beside Tabitha Hays Gowen. The cemetery is located at the rear of the Charles Hay home and was visited May 6, 1996 by Cleve Weathers and Arlee Claud Gowen.
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