William was born in Colmonell, Ayrshire, Scotland to John and Mary (McGowan)Clowes and was one of nine children. He immigrated in 1908 aboard the Caledonia with his destination listed as Goldfield, Iowa, following his brothers, James (Malcolm) and John. His maternal uncle, James McGowan was a sponsor for all 3 Clowes boys. William worked as a plowman in Scotland and is listed as a hired man in Wright Co. until the time of his death. We find no record of marriage.
MN Death record shows Aug 4th as the death date.
MN Death record shows Aug 4th as the death date.
William was born in Colmonell, Ayrshire, Scotland to John and Mary (McGowan)Clowes and was one of nine children. He immigrated in 1908 aboard the Caledonia with his destination listed as Goldfield, Iowa, following his brothers, James (Malcolm) and John. His maternal uncle, James McGowan was a sponsor for all 3 Clowes boys. William worked as a plowman in Scotland and is listed as a hired man in Wright Co. until the time of his death. We find no record of marriage.
MN Death record shows Aug 4th as the death date.
MN Death record shows Aug 4th as the death date.
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