222. Anna E.7 Gowdy (Lorenzo6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 21 April 1855.1 She married Quackenbosh. She died on 22 October 1902 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, at age 47.1
The only known child of Anna E.7 Gowdy and Quackenbosh was:
224. Myron Howard7 Gowdy (Lorenzo6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 10 November 1859 in Lawrence County, New York.1 He married Celia A. Delano, daughter of John C. Delano and Amanda C. Philips, on 8 November 1879 in Bloomington, Franklin County, Nebraska.
Celia A. Delano was born in Oswego County, New York.3 She married Patton.
The four known children of Myron Howard7 Gowdy and Celia A. Delano were as follows:
May have been born on December 23, 1881.
225. Ada M.7 Gowdy (Lorenzo6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 21 October 1861 in Copenhagen, Lewis County, New York.1 She married Thomas Benton Wisdom, son of Francis Wisdom and Margaret Smith, on 20 June 1878 in Bloomington, Franklin County, Nebraska.33
Thomas Benton Wisdom was born on 25 March 1844 in Miller County, Missouri.1
The 11 known children of Ada M.7 Gowdy and Thomas Benton Wisdom were as follows:
229. Herbert A.7 Gowdy (Philo6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 20 June 1858 in Denmark, Lewis County, New York.1 He married M. Elizabeth Corey, daughter of Denny Corey and Harriet Dewey, circa 17 April 1886 in Denmark, Lewis County, New York.1 He married Alta M. Hazel, daughter of Charles Hazel and Cornelia Cramer, on 26 October 1896 in Rutland, New York.1
M. Elizabeth Corey was born on 3 July 1860 in Pinkley, New York?1
The two known children of Herbert A.7 Gowdy and M. Elizabeth Corey were as follows:
Alta M. Hazel was born on 22 March 1864 in South Rutland, New York.1
The only known child of Herbert A.7 Gowdy and Alta M. Hazel was:
230. Addie M.7 Gowdy (Philo6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 23 June 1860 in Denmark, Lewis County, New York.1 She married Leone E. Slack. She married Slack.
Do not know father of Leona.
The only known child of Addie M.7 Gowdy and Slack was:
There were no known children of Addie M.7 Gowdy and Leone E. Slack.
235. Mary M.7 Gowdy (Hiram6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 19 May 1848 in New York, New York.1 She married E. J. Stiles.
The only known child of Mary M.7 Gowdy and E. J. Stiles was:
237. Wellington7 Gowdy (Hiram6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 28 October 1851 in Martinsburg, Lewis County, New York.1 He married Harriet C. Fults on 26 September 1876 in Lowville, New York.1
Harriet C. Fults was born on 11 July 1857 in Martinsburg, Lewis County, New York.1
The only known child of Wellington7 Gowdy and Harriet C. Fults was:
238. Clarence M.7 Gowdy (Hiram6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 10 March 1857 in Martinsburg, Lewis County, New York.1 He married Clara A. Squires on 6 February 1884 in Martinsburg, Lewis County, New York.1
Clara A. Squires was born on 24 October 1857 in Oswego County, New York.1
The three known children of Clarence M.7 Gowdy and Clara A. Squires were as follows:
He was a lawyer.
240. Morton J.7 Gowdy (Legrand6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 17 January 1860 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1 He married Anna L. Gillett on 6 August 1891 in Bethel Township, Branch County, Michigan.1
Anna L. Gillett was born on 16 December 1871 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1
The only known child of Morton J.7 Gowdy and Anna L. Gillett was:
242. Albert Grant7 Gowdy (Legrand6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 25 September 1864 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1 He married Ella M. Van Schoick on 6 April 1897 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.
His occupation was photographer.
Ella M. Van Schoick was born on 2 April 1871 in McDonough, New York.1
The three known children of Albert Grant7 Gowdy and Ella M. Van Schoick all born in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, were as follows:
243. Nora May7 Gowdy (Legrand6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 17 July 1871 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1,34 She married Marion Love Morris, son of John W. Morris and N.N, on 19 June 1898 in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.1,34 She died on 29 November 1928 in Fennville or Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, at age 57; Stomach cancer.34
Diaries
Nora May Gowdy
Janurary
"Nora M. Gowdy
Coldwater, Michigan
January1st 1898"
"1898 Excelsior diary"
Printed in gold on the flap
January1st clearing cold some snow
Worked at Shoe Factory all day. Did not do very much as I had to undo work I did on Thursday. Walked home with Miss Hall, my forelady.
Nora works as a bookkeeper at the Tappan Shoe Factory in Coldwater.
Found Mort and Idah here. Harry was not home to supper. In the evening went to see Homer Van Akin he was not home. Went to the store and mended Charles' pin (Odd Fellow). While there Misses North, Hopkins and Mrs. Hall came in. Miss M. went skating with Ralph Staddord. Miss Hopkins bought a stick pin. Went home with them to Mrs. Stone's. Miss Hall was there reading, had a pleasant call. Misses H. and N. came home with me. Mama is sick at Mrs. Footes'. Wilcox, Harry and I told stories till nearly 11 o'clock. Then they went to bed and I wrote this. Pay day at the factory.
Morton Gowdy is the oldest brother. Idah is Mort's daughter, named after another sibling, Ida.
Mama is Susan Pelham Gowdy.
Her father, LeGrand Gowdy died four years before this diary, in 1894.
Sunday January 2nd. Weather clear windy and cold thermostat -16. Got breakfast for Wilcox and Jack. Mama staid at Mrs. Foote's not here. W. [Wilcox] and J.[Jack] went to church. I packed the skull that Cast (?) found, to send to Uncle Abe. Mama did up the work. Homer Van Akin came after dinner. I gave him the photo of Katie she had sent. Wrote to Mary Wells and Katie Eldred in the P.M. August Visel was here in the evening. Albert also. Wilcox and I sang some and he sang alone a great deal. I expected Charles but for some unknown reason he did not come. W.[Wilcox] went to church.
Wilcox is their boarder who also works at the Shoe Factory.
'Staid' is the older way of spelling 'stayed'.
Jack is at Minnie's as usual. I have loafed and slept most of the day. Wanted to write to Banks but did not as Wilcox wanted to sing. Must go to work in A.M. so went to bed at 10:15.
Not sure who Jack is. Maybe another name for her brother Harry? Treated like a brother but no mention of such a brother exists in the family tree. There is a later reference to Minnie Gowdy who perhaps is the Minnie he is courting here.
January 3rd weather clear and warm. Worked at the factory all day did not have much to do so wrote a letter to Uncle Abe in the P.M. in my account book. In the evening at home I copied it. Had a letter from Charles. he was sick yesterday. Wanted to know my further pleasure so I wrote him tonight. Also wrote to Banks. Ethel Clark had a party tonight but I thought best not to go. Wilcox spent the evening at Ethel Frotters. I have felt very good today had lots of fun at the factory. Lots of visitors there today and several new girls. Miss Burton was here are and left S. S. quarterly to distribute Came home by Mrs. Richard's. She is quite sick although some better tonight. Nettie Hajen has been there. Went home today. I retired at 10:15
Abe Gowdy...
Charles, last name unknown, is her beau.
S. S. is Sunday School for young adults like Nora.
January 4th weather bright and beautiful.
Not much work to do today. Tried hard to kill time but could not make it out . Mama, Mrs. Waters and Mrs. Jaggers were at the factory in the P.M.. Had a letter from Ida, one of the old Time letters just like her old self. Got my skates out for this fall but she did not come for them. A lovely moonlight night. Charles spent the evening with me he is to be in town every day this week as the Board of Supervisors meet. We had music and a good time. He went home at 1030 and I retired at 11. Mrs. Van Lands' baby was buried today.
Ida Gowdy Cornell is Nora's sister, who lives in Minnesota.
Charles has the Klondike fever. I wish he might go. I will do all I can to have him.
Klondike fever refers to the Alaska Gold rush.
January 5th weather pleasant and warm. Not much work in the A.M. Laid off in the P.M. When uptown and got a hat and mittens.
Mama was at her church social so I got supper for Jack, Wilcox and myself. I went to Mrs. Richards with S. S. quarterly, she is quite sick. The others I called upon were not home. Walked home with Miss Morrisson (?). Met Miss Addax. Took my skates up to have them to have new straps put on. Miss Hall called for them in the evening but they of course were not here. Harry went to the Opera House ("At the French Ball"). I did not want to go. Mort and Idah were here he goes to work in the mill in the A.M. He told me Mr. Harry Hurley was to be buried tomorrow. Charles did not come tonight. I hope he will tomorrow.
January 6 weather mild
"A thorn in the rose" (at the top)
Worked as usual. Plenty to do today. Not very many visitors. Brought home a pair of shoes for Mama. Art Williams walked home with me. Went to work with Bruce Rawson. Had a fire in the wood stove and settled by it all through the evening. Wrote to Pearl. Keystone's Club tonight. But as Charles could not go I thought best to stay home and it was well I did as I am not able to dance if I went. Some snow fell today, but not enough to do any good. The girls went skating last night and said it was fine. Want me to go tonight. How I would like to. Wilcox went to prayer meeting. This is the week of prayer. Retired at 9:30.
Nora wrote the cost of these shoes in her January Account entries
January 7 weather mild
Came home to dinner today for the first time into weeks. Had a card from cousin Addie saying she and her husband were coming Monday. She has married Uncle Albert's hired man Abe Slaght. I knew him when I was at Stetson four years ago. Wilcox went to prayer meeting, has been every night this week as it has been the week of prayer. I am so tired tonight that I cannot think. Walked with Mr. Morris this noon. [Five lines erased or faint] Talked with him about church going. He thinks I ought to attend service dead or alive.
Cousin Addie is probably Uncle Philo Gowdy's daughter.Uncle Albert Collins Gowdy.
Marion Love Morris, known as Love.
January 8. Weather dull
[at top] Got a pair shoes for Anna 25 cents
Saturday night and my day's work is done. I am in bed flat on my back. To sum up today's proceedings, went to work as usual. Claude Abbot walked with me. Came home to dinner was very tired. Had very bad headache. Did not want to go back but did. Eva Whaley walked with me to Alden Street. Took some tablets and went to work feel better tonight. Walked home with Love Morris. I am so sorry for him. He has had ...wife. He told me of this wife... I hope someone can brighten..his life. Maybe I can. God grant that someone may.
According to family Love Morris was tricked into marriage by his first wife (name unknown). The marriage was never consummated and was annulled as quickly as possible.
January 9 weather dull and rainy
[at top] AG was here this evening
Arose at 9 A.M. went to church with Jack and Wilcox went to S.S.and ...from Mrs. Harris was absent so some of us -- that there talked -- to absent... Jack did not go home to deliver Mr. Morris called before I hadn't finish with my work I had a splendid visit [very messy page]
January 10th weather clear and mild
Addie, her husband and child came today. Mort, Anna, Idah were here in the evening. Also Charles. He still has the Klondike fever. I do hope he can go. It'll be very hard for me but I should not hinder him in the least. Went to work this A.M. with Miss North walked with her and Mr. Morris this noon. Minnie, Jesse C. Kruth and Daisy were at the factory today, as I was out of work I went about with them a bit. Mr. Tappan said I must not do it again, Anna was not pleased with her shoes, a size too large, think I will not trouble to get her another pair very soon. Had a good visit with Charles. He is coming Wednesday.
Anna Gowdy is Mort's wife.
January 11th dark and warm
Again I am in bed summing up today. It is only a little past seven o'clock so why will be apt to get an enough sleep for once. Addie and a have gone to see Ella and later they are going to spend the night with -- -k folks. Had a letter from Banks of good jolly too. Saw Mr. Morris this noon, said he was "bluer than ever". I felt blue too. The thought of Charles going to Klondike make me [sic] shutter. It seems I cannot bear it that made each will not go. At present -- -- is only imaginary trouble but both the thought seems to stop my press. I cannot let him go and leave me! Still I will say no word to him to let him think I care so much it would only be harder for him.
Ella Van Shoick is Albert Grant's wife. A.G. is Nora's second oldest brother.
January 12 warm, rain last night
The clock has just struck for 8:30 and I am in bed and tired, have had steady work and good luck all day. Miss Harpham walked part of the way with me to work this P.M. and Mr. Morris the rest of the way. He was feeling fine. Charles did not come, he will surely be here tomorrow night though. Addie and Abe -- -- went on to Aunt Sara's. Uncle Oscar came after them about nine. They're coming back to our home and start for home Friday. The wind blows at Gale tonight but it is a long. From Miss North to come board with me she thinks she will next week. Miss Mansh--'s people have moved into the house Bidells vacated.
Addie and Abe -- -- went on to Aunt Sara's. Uncle Oscar
January 13 warm cloudy some snow
At 1120 I am about to retire .Charles was here and we have had good time although he still talks Klonedyke [sic] and seems I cannot bear, and even the thought is going is almost more than I can stand. But strings will begin me I supposed to bear the burden whatever it maybe. Harry is at the Opera enjoying "In -- ay Paris". Wilcox went to church as usual, several services. Mr. Morris walked with me this noon and tonight. I must not let him again as it troubles Charles. He is coming against Saturday night. I am to him [Charles] meet uptown. I hope that -- -
The Opera is a local theatre used perhaps by traveling acting companies. This was before sound movies, even before talkies. Her family is too conservative to attend any vaudeville shows.
January14 weather dull
Addie and ? went back today and to train for home in Hart. Mama gave Rial the old big chair. Work went off finally. did not do quite as much as yesterday however. Mr. Morris walked with me this noon. Miss Rawson this A.M. Had a letter from J.S.P. a long one too. I did not enjoy his letters so much for I think it would please Charles to have a stop writing to him. Though when I asked him he said he did not care. Harry went with me this noon as far as Mrs. Dinere's after his clock. Retired at 830.
January 15 weather warm snow.
Went to work is usual walked with Claude Abbott and Claude Roseman. Saw Mr. Morris this noon. Miss Marshall walked with me as far as her home. Lena Spring came in the evening and we went up town together. saw the Morris boys at the store Albert came in and L. [Lena] and C.[Charles?] and I went to the Gallery. He gave me Charles' locket. he has had it so long so put my face in it. Got some large pictures too. Charles came home with me. We left Lena at Perry Street. We had a good a time the best I think we ever had together. Showed a letter from Honda it rather pulled down a little. Retired at 1230.
January 16
January 17
January 18. Weather bright and beautiful to surprise came off grand style Mama and Jack being the victims all the neighbors were here and had a good time Lena came to furnish us with music and did it in style as she always does. walked with Mr. Morris on the way to dinner. They have patched up quarrel they had and two boys now walked together the girls are little edgewise yet however Minnie did not stay very long tonight as she was sacked a letter from the Gertrude came this morning that I have not had time to read.
Morton's birthday is Jan 17th
January 19 weather dull
Read my letter from Gertrude this noon. work at the factory was hard today as I do not understand .. saw Mr. Tappan at noon in regard to ... and how I'd cost him of job. Stopped at Misses Morris is at night. After supper went to take a paper to ?? then went to see Mrs. Richards. she is better where she came when I did. Mrs. Foster was at the door Mrs. a tort is sick mother tonight as I was on my way home was talking with Burt ? and she and Paul came along walked with Miss Marshall afternoon and retired at 930.
Skipping
January 21st weather dull
I did not work this P.M. My eyes are very bad today. do not think I will be able to work anymore. Saw Mrs. Morris this morning on my way to work. Slept most of the P.M. Mrs. Jagger was in a little while and Mama went up town Grace Love ... came so she went to get her mother's pay.
January 22nd Weather snow and rain.
Saturday night! Or rather Sunday morning Charles was here and we had such a good time. The paper says he is going to the Klondike. He says he is not nearer then he was last month. I have worked all day but am not going back Monday as Dr. Waters is going to test my eyes. Mr. Tappan says I can come back when I get well again. Rain is falling and Charles went to home without an umbrella. He will be wet to his skin. Mr. Morris walked with me at noon and at night to let him take L. H. J. he wants to call on me tomorrow.
Ladies Home Journal
January 23rd
weather windy and dull
arose at 9 A.M. Mrs. Waters came and bought some papers went to Sunday school Mr. walked so she came with me wrote
to Ida. Lena spring was here all the P.M. went to -- and church with her sang in the choir -- -- -- good came home
alone finished letter to Ida. waited for Jack to come home he has been sick all day but of course had to stay home
with Emma -- after ten o'clock told Love about Banks she was Des -- surprised as I was our way home sought Albert
Morris and miss -- evidently made up. Oh, this quarreling.
[Redo last part too hard to read]
January 24th weather bright
washed the breakfast dishes swept the hall upstairs wrote to -- asked to -- -- asking for the return of my photos.
Went up town stopped at Ella's. she is feeling pretty well went to Dr. Waters office and had glasses fitted. went
back to Ella's for dinner in the P.M. went up to -- -- Staid to supper had a good visit. the lead daily called
while I was called had a good visit with her . Anna had my waist ready. So -- on it was already? As I started on
home met Lola and her sister going to Arnold's went down to the store and talked to Jack he came home with me.
he and Mama visited -- 10 P.M.
Nora uses the expression 'not doing well' to discuss how someone's pregnancy is going. To discuss it more directly would be indelicate. Here Ella is pregnant with her first child.
January 25th
January 30th
weather some snow in P.M.
Went to church and Sunday School. Miss ... came home with me. had a good visit in the P.M.
April
Notes
April 1st
Mrs. Morris and Lena Spring were here in evening. He brought me a box of bon-bons had a good time when they started
for home the ground was covered with snow
April 2nd dull and pleasant
Am not at all well today swept the parlor in Jack's room up stairs in the P.M. did not too much. In the evening wrote to Banks and to Alma Cole . Charles came down in the morning but not come actually the. He thinks the ---- us to dissolve partnership. It is very hard to do it but it must be done I'd feel hard to words I feel he is done a wrong I can hardly lead he would be so selfish and the lists. I suppose I can live to however without.
April 3rd
bright and pleasant but cool
A.G. and Ella and Elsie came home to dinner for the first time since the baby came. Morton and Anna came in the P.M.. I am as near sick as I care to be. My throat is very sore and I am very tired Mr. and Mrs. Frost? Mr. and Mrs. Spelled in and Mrs. Knapp were here also.
April 4 nothing
April 5 nothing
April 6. [At the top of page] A. G. G. and E. V. S. 1897
Call less and Jesse Locke are to be married tonight. I was invited to the wedding. But as I am sick in bed I cannot go.,
The first anniversary of her brother, Albert Grant Gowdy and Ella Van Shoick. We have the Von Schoick family Bible.
April 7 nothing
April 8 nothing
April 9
have been sick and bed all week since last Sunday night. Am a little better tonight so that I got up a little had my wrap the on and late on the sofa in the parlor in the evening Mr. Morris came and sat with me while Mama went to the market he is been very kind to me all the week has been here and helped while away many otherwise weary hours.
April 10 bright but cool
Mama went to church. Mr. Morris came and staid with me Carol S. asked to Sunday school time Denny came again in evening I was able to the up and have my dress on. He brought me some carnations. Jack and Minnie were here in the P.M.. Morton and Anna came in the evening. Mort went to the St. Mark with Mr. Wilcox.
April 11 bright and warm
President McKinley asks for declaration of war against Spain.
Ella's baby home. Miss Slocum came into see me and brought me some carnations A.M. Hewlett ropes? Mrs. Townsend called on Mama Mrs. J. Gogh was in the evening from Alley Patterson. I had gone to bed but she came and sat on the bed with me a long time. She is going back to Colon this week. I'm getting better fast.
April 12 warm bright
meaningless here in the A.M. I went over to Mrs. Living is? A little while. In the P.M. to the bath and Mama and I went to Mrs. Putz' from there are went to Mrs. Richards A.M. Mama went up town. Mr. Arwell was not at home. I went to Ella's, Mrs. The new us A.M. Mrs. Simmer is? None of them at home talked with Mrs. Finney along time came home called on Mrs. Jackson. She is moved to where the Waters did live. Mr. Morris and his sister, Mrs. Smith spent the evening me had a very pleasant time.
Charity Morris Smith
April 13 dull and windy
April 14 nothing
April 15 nothing
April 16 up useful day
I went out into the country with Mr. Hilliar. Went up town in the evening Mr. Ann. Came home. Saw Charles a moment. Had a letter from J.S. I wrote a him last week while I was in bed. My throat is sore again.
April 17 another beautiful day very warm
Did not go to church or from into P.M. Mr. Morris came down and went up to Mort's on our way from there would went down to Jefferson Street to be wind that home. Do is very tired so we state here are all the evening. AG and Ella came home a little while my throat is no better.
April 18 dull and cold
Have not been well today Jack got some medicine from Dr. Gamble but it did no good. I am so discouraged. I feel as though I'd never would be well Jan. Mama and Mrs. Simmons went to the Opera house to see "other people's money" too. Wilcox worked at this factory. Jack came home early and went to bed early.
April 19 hold and windy rainy
Press home more medicine that help my throat last night but I do not to feel as well today. Did not get up any this A.M..
April 20 nothing
April 21 nothing
April 22nd nothing
April 23rd nothing
April 24th
Mort and A.G. here today. They are called to Islands Lake Fort Tuesday. Jack could not come in long enough to say goodbye. He took dinner with Minnie. Love Morris was here with me I was nearly tired out but got rested before bedtime. I do get well so slow.
Spain declares war on the U.S.
April 25th nothing
Congress declares war on Spain
April 26
The boys in blue went to Island Lake this A.M.. I was sick in bed so could not go to see them off. Charles came yesterday to say goodbye. A G. and Mort were home Sunday.
April 27 nothing
April 28 nothing
April 29 nothing
April 30th warmth and dull some Sunshine
well I'd had a hard old siege of it that am getting better slowly. Am up most of the time now that and so weak can hardly get around. Mr. Morris and his mother were here last evening. He's been so very kind all through my illness. Had had several letters from Banks who is now in Mobile AL. Had a letter from Charles today some of boys " flunked" and came home. I'm glad my boy was not one. They were mailed to Morgan, Lloyd George, George Raymond and Burt Russell. Ella was here yesterday and brought me something teams. She has been so quick to me since I've been sick. Their mother has been here twice. Ella has about all she can stand to take care of studio.
Ella takes care of the Gowdy Studio while her husband A.G. is training to be in the Spanish American War.
April
Notes
April 1st
Mrs. Morris and Lena Spring were here in evening. He brought me a box of bon-bons had a good time when they started for home the ground was covered with snow
April 2nd dull and pleasant
Am not at all well today swept the parlor in Jack's room up stairs in the P.M. did not too much. In the evening wrote to Banks and to Alma Cole . Charles came down in the morning but not come actually the. He thinks the ---- us to dissolve partnership. It is very hard to do it but it must be done I'd feel hard to words I feel he is done a wrong I can hardly lead he would be so selfish and the lists. I suppose I can live to however without.
April 3rd
bright and pleasant but cool
A.G. and Ella and Elsie came home to dinner for the first time since the baby came. Morton and Anna came in the P.M.. I am as near sick as I care to be. My throat is very sore and I am very tired Mr. and Mrs. Frost? Mr. and Mrs. Spelled in and Mrs. Knapp were here also.
April 4 nothing
April 5 nothing
April 6. [At the top of page] A. G. G. and E. V. S. 1897
Call less and Jesse Locke are to be married tonight. I was invited to the wedding. But as I am sick in bed I cannot go.,
The first anniversary of her brother, Albert Grant Gowdy and Ella Van Shoick. We have the Von Schoick family Bible.
April 7 nothing
April 8 nothing
April 9
have been sick and bed all week since last Sunday night. Am a little better tonight so that I got up a little had my wrap the on and late on the sofa in the parlor in the evening Mr. Morris came and sat with me while Mama went to the market he is been very kind to me all the week has been here and helped while away many otherwise weary hours.
April 10 bright but cool
Mama went to church. Mr. Morris came and staid with me Carol S. asked to Sunday school time Denny came again in evening I was able to the up and have my dress on. He brought me some carnations. Jack and Minnie were here in the P.M.. Morton and Anna came in the evening. Mort went to the St. Mark with Mr. Wilcox.
April 11 bright and warm
President McKinley asks for declaration of war against Spain.
Ella's baby home. Miss Slocum came into see me and brought me some carnations A.M. Hewlett ropes? Mrs. Townsend called on Mama Mrs. J. Gogh was in the evening from Alley Patterson. I had gone to bed but she came and sat on the bed with me a long time. She is going back to Colon this week. I'm getting better fast.
April 12 warm bright
meaningless here in the A.M. I went over to Mrs. Living is? A little while. In the P.M. to the bath and Mama and I went to Mrs. Putz' from there are went to Mrs. Richards A.M. Mama went up town. Mr. Arwell was not at home. I went to Ella's, Mrs. The new us A.M. Mrs. Simmer is? None of them at home talked with Mrs. Finney along time came home called on Mrs. Jackson. She is moved to where the Waters did live. Mr. Morris and his sister, Mrs. Smith spent the evening me had a very pleasant time.
Charity Morris Smith
April 13 dull and windy
April 14 nothing
April 15 nothing
April 16 up useful day
I went out into the country with Mr. Hilliar. Went up town in the evening Mr. Ann. Came home. Saw Charles a moment. Had a letter from J.S. I wrote a him last week while I was in bed. My throat is sore again.
April 17 another beautiful day very warm
Did not go to church or from into P.M. Mr. Morris came down and went up to Mort's on our way from there would went down to Jefferson Street to be wind that home. Do is very tired so we state here are all the evening. AG and Ella came home a little while my throat is no better.
April 18 dull and cold
Have not been well today Jack got some medicine from Dr. Gamble but it did no good. I am so discouraged. I feel as though I'd never would be well Jan. Mama and Mrs. Simmons went to the Opera house to see "other people's money" too. Wilcox worked at this factory. Jack came home early and went to bed early.
April 19 hold and windy rainy
Press home more medicine that help my throat last night but I do not to feel as well today. Did not get up any this A.M..
April 20 nothing
April 21 nothing
April 22nd nothing
April 23rd nothing
April 24th
Mort and A.G. here today. They are called to Islands Lake Fort Tuesday. Jack could not come in long enough to say goodbye. He took dinner with Minnie. Love Morris was here with me I was nearly tired out but got rested before bedtime. I do get well so slow.
Spain declares war on the U.S.
April 25th nothing
Congress declares war on Spain
April 26
The boys in blue went to Island Lake this A.M.. I was sick in bed so could not go to see them off. Charles came yesterday to say goodbye. A G. and Mort were home Sunday.
April 27 nothing
April 28 nothing
April 29 nothing
April 30th warmth and dull some Sunshine
well I'd had a hard old siege of it that am getting better slowly. Am up most of the time now that and so weak can hardly get around. Mr. Morris and his mother were here last evening. He's been so very kind all through my illness. Had had several letters from Banks who is now in Mobile AL. Had a letter from Charles today some of boys " flunked" and came home. I'm glad my boy was not one. They were mailed to Morgan, Lloyd George, George Raymond and Burt Russell. Ella was here yesterday and brought me something teams. She has been so quick to me since I've been sick. Their mother has been here twice. Ella has about all she can stand to take care of studio.
Ella takes care of the Gowdy Studio while her husband A.G. is training to be in the Spanish American War.
Nora May Gowdy
Diaries
May
Notes
May 1st Sunshine and shower.
Am little better today yesterday was a hard one. Anna and Ila were here in the p.m. and I was so sick, cannot stand Ila's noise. Wilcox quit Tappan about 10 o'clock and is going home to West Virginia altogether.
I was about ready to collapse. Mr. Morris came in the evening and his influence is so strong I got quick. [?] He has been here today and we have had such a good visit. We took just a little bit of a walk. Ella was here. Harry and Minnie in twice and could not sit down as usual. They always stand around. They won out wheeling went to Anna's but she was not at home. Set a letter to Charley this a.m.. Jack took it to the 6:46 train. Grace Leger's birthday. Took her a picture and frame.
May 2nd sunshine and showers
Am some better today. Had a letter from Banks he is now in Florida. Jack took his letter to the Reporter for publication. Anna and Ila are here this evening they're going to stay all night. Mrs. Ray was here. Lena Spring and Charlie Trotter were here. Lena came to bring my wheel as I sent for it to go up town tomorrow. Wilcox is still hanging on.
Coldwater 1913 May 2nd
Charity came last night with her one girl Hassun, from Conconnully Washington.
May 3, 1898 cold and dull
Too cold for me to go up town so sent the wheel to Lena by Becky Simmons. Mrs. Jagger came in to ask us all to dinner. Jack and I went. Mama got dinner for Wilcox. He started for home tonight.
May 4th nothing
May 5 Love came to go to Prayer Meeting but I was not well enough to go so he staid with me all the evening.
May 6 Love is here again tonight. Jack came home earlier than used to.
May 7 Love was here again tonight. He brought me some more medicine. Anna and Ila staid all night.
1913
Charity started for Troy [?], Ohio to visit Father and Mother.
May 8,1898
Jack at Minnie's to dinner. Love here with me. Anna and I went to the Baptist Church in the a.m.. Went to the M.E. [Methodist Evangelical] to S. S. in the p.m. Love and I went out on our walk to the Mill race. Sat on the bridge a long time had a splendid visit. A most beautiful day in the evening we went to Union meeting at the St. Mark's church Mr. Morris got very tired but I stood very well.
May 9
Mort came home tonight at midnight. Went up town Lena came to supper. Ethel Trotter came after her and they went wheeling. Love came along and we went uptown to hear 8 -- -- and came back and sang out of the book he brought to me.
Coldwater May 9, 1913
A cold disagreeable day. Letter from Harry coming home for 30th. Card from Deaconess Miss Mitcalf she is also coming.
May 10
Anna and Georgia Stewart went to be Bronson today Ila came here Mort came to dinner and to supper. Love came to go with me to the entertainment at the Prst.? Church but on account of the death of Mrs. D. H. Davis it has been postponed so we stayed here and visited.
May 11
Ila and Mort still here are. Anna came home at 9:00 they are to stay all night. Went to Mrs. What's but she was not home. Mrs. Zimmerson called me into her house. Walter Priest and wife are there had a good visit with them
May 12th
Went up prayer meeting with Love rather a stale meeting too, until after week at home we had a good meeting.
May 13 a beautiful day and La Pearl's Circus is in town. Love and I went in the evening. Up town in the a.m. and wheeling in the p.m. went to the Cemetery . Had a jolly time all day. Saw Sam Grove, one of our old neighbors on the farm.
Their farm was in Batavia.
May 14 fine weather
Cleaned the parlor in the a.m. and went with Love to Quincy to see a balloon ascension it was very good. We again went to the Cemetery [to see whom] -- -- was a very pretty place. Intended to go up town in the evening but as it rained little I did not go later this sofa and slept.
May 15 fine weather
Went to church at the Presbyterian. Love was there Rev. W. B. W. Davis spoke. Love and I went to the best from at that M. E. together then he walked to the corner with me. Anna and Mort, AG and Ella were here in p.m.. Love and I went wheeling and then came home to go to lead but Walter Priest and wife for here to call so we did not go to evening service and then to the Presbyterian Rev. Mr. Chandler spoke he and Davis were therefore Mrs. D. H. Davis's funeral.
May 16 hot and bright
wash and so would and its work outdoors. Charlie was home furlough and came down to see me. I went to be deep role this p.m. to see him with others start off. They're expecting to go to Tampa this week. I am all of broken up again at almost wish I had not seen.
May 17
went with Love to see the holy City at the Presbyterian Church. It was bond. I did not feel very fine and Love came and stayed, till I told him what was the matter, which I did about 12. He is so good in kind to me I could not do very well without I'm afraid. He's helps me to keep my spirits out says he will do all he can't make the forget Charles and that is what I want to do.
May 18 nothing
May 19 Love came to go to prayer meeting but I did not want to go as I was so tired. Propped up the Grapevine great and started to build sums some steps at the back door when it began to rain. I got wet and came and a went to sewing so by night I was decisively tired. Ma. ma went out to the opera house with Mrs. Jagger. Had a letter from Aunt Ella in she wants her two girls to spend the summer with us.
Mate 20 fine and hot
finished the walk and steps did some are yearning and some so. Lena spring came in the evening. I went home with her and she came back to stay all night. She is had a letter from Brown and a picture. it is to so strange I do not hear from him have written him twice but can get no answer.
May 21 Ila is sick and Mama went up there. I answered and Auntie's letter. We are too poor to keep the girls all summer. Blank was here to dinner ice and then see after Mama. Went up town in the morning left in here with had lots of fun. He is it dear good fellow went to Dr. Gamblis office of had a long talked with him. He tested my lungs and gave me quite a thorough exam.
May 22nd
got breakfast for Jack at 5:00 he and many went to Lima [Ohio] to visit her aunt. AG and Allen were home left-handed we went for walk had a shower Mrs. Foote and called came in for a time. Love and I went to see a house on the Tappan addition. we're going to be married in June.
May 23rd
Opened the store [the studio?] for Jack and let him sleep as he did not get home till 3 a.m. got some slippers. Stopped at Ella's. Had a letter from Brown.
May 24th nothing
May 25th ripped out
May 26 ripped out
May 27 - 31 nothing
June
Notes
June 1 - June 18 nothing
June 19, 1898 beautiful.
Have been too busy to write for some time. Love and I were married today at 4 P.M. Mr. Collin and wife or present besides Loves family and Lena spring. After the ceremony some of the neighbors came in to see me and then Love and I went to our house Jack and Minnie came with a surrey [a horse and buggy] and we went out for a drive.
"House in Coldwater Michigan where Love and Nora were married June 19 - 1898 ..."
In the evening some young people came into no see were we really married. Am so tired tonight I cannot see. Sent a letter to Katie Eldock. She sent me a gift Friday.
June 20 went over to Mother Morris 's this A.M. better went up town and called on the --- line stopped at Ella's a moment. Took the 1210 train for Muncie. Arrived here sometime in evening. Went to Loves sister Lelia's first ... will be at Charities for the night. Was too tired and seasick to enjoy anything very much.
Muncie, Indiana
June 21st it was raining this A.M. when we got a Love went over tool Islands for my bicycle suit after it stopped raining in the P.M. out to the Cemetery A.M.. Out
to Whitley --- a [suburb ?] where Love used to live. Made some calls. Went to Lelia's a moment then went back to Charities. Bought a carnation for Mollie's grave.
Mollie was probably Love's sister.
June 22nd went to a reception at the Love's teacher had very pleasant time am invited here for dinner Friday. Spend today with Lelia but went back to charities at night.
June 23rd 1898
came to Lelia's today went up town and P.M. and evening went to the glass factory blank them blow glass jars.
June 24th nothing
June 25th nothing
June 26 nothing
June 29 Grand Rapids MI June 29 1901 [is this when she moved there?]
June 30th nothing
Nora May Gowdy
Diaries
July Notes
July 1, 1898 Stayed in our own home last night for the first. Had breakfast here. Our first meal at home.
July 2nd 1898 nothing
July 3rd 1898 nothing
July 4th 5th 6th 7th 8,9,10 nothing
July 13 the wedding went off all right but I tired out
July 14th nothing
July 15 nothing
July 16
"Monday 8 a.m. July 16 1900"
Grand Rapids MI a nasty rainy morning we were to move from our present place 75 South Jefferson Street where we have been since the first of May, to our new home, recently purchased at 117 North division strict p.m. fiber clock we are here at last we have three carpets down and we're both tired out. Both worked all day yesterday even if it was Sunday.
July 171898 My 27th birthday
Took dinner with A.G. and Ella.
Tuesday July 17,1900
my 29th birthday
Love at home in p.m., not very well and neither am I so did not get very much done. He now works for the Hearold Butch Shoe Company of this place Grand Rapids. He gave me an image for our clock for a birthday present.
July 18, 1898
Love began work this morning after four weeks layoff.
July 18, 1900
Mrs. Wanol called upon me, our former landlady.
Thursday July 19, 1900
Mrs. Warrel here again today.
July 20 from nothing
Saturday July 21st 1900
Mama can tonight to remain indefinitely.
1900 July 22nd Sunday
Mama, Love, Legrand and I went to read slate. To their supper. Had a good time but am oh so tired.
The 1900s Monday July 23rd
Mama and I feel about you step today. Love does but little work will wash tomorrow have clothes soaking. Very hot and dry.
1900 Tuesday July 24th
[just this date entered no text]
Wednesday July 25th 1900
am not a bit well
July 26 nothing
July 27 appears to be 1900
sick this a.m., have not been well in a long time
July 28 nothing
July 29, 1923
Charlotte MI
Newell went to Grand Rapids to work for the freight company of Pennsylvania railroad as a Stenog?. He graduated T.I. [technical Institute?] Big Rapids, June 30th 17 years - nine months.
July 30th nothing
July 31st [guessing 1900]
we went out to Grace Cleveland for dinner today had a lovely time as usual.
July 31st, 1914
Hiriam started for Albion to hunt a job.
Albion, Michigan
Hiriam is only fourteen years old.
August
Notes
August 1st - 5th nothing
August 6,1917
Hiriam 17th birthday. Mort took us to Jackson by way of Albion today.
August 7-21 nothing
August 22nd maybe 1900 Mr. Forte came home tonight. He is sick. Mama went in house to see him. She is going to North Adams tomorrow. Love says he is going to take me to the country for two weeks or till I get well.
August 23rd Mama came this A.M. to get breakfast per love do we were just eating. I cannot set up much and Mama has written she will not go to North Adams but stay with me tell and well and set of me going to the country.
perhaps 1900s
August 23rd 1917
Legrand went to Albion today to get a job with Hiriam.
August 24 not sure what year perhaps these are all 1900
Had a letter from Banks he is in New York is sick.
August 25th
Had a letter from Cousin Ette and one from Father and Mother Morris. Minnie G. came over to see how I was, brought some nuts to me. I am some better today.
August 26 through August 31 nothing
October Notes
October 1 - 21st nothing
Oct. 22nd, perhaps this is back to 1898
Felt life in my baby today. And certain now that I am to be a mother -- I felt the first letter of life. All I will be as near heaven then as is possible to be in this world. I am real well now all the time.
[This may be her first pregnancy which would mean it was 1898]
October 23rd through October 31st nothing
Nora May Gowdy
Diaries
November Notes
November first 1915
Diary skips forward sixteen years to 1915. This color text denotes diary entries marked as different years.
Moved from 44 West Montgomery Street to 325 North Hudson Street.
November 2nd nothing
November 3rd
Spent the p.m. at the studio with Lena. A.G. said Ella was going to Albion tomorrow.
November 4th nothing
November 5th nothing
November 6
Albert, Minnie and their little girl Erfa? Spent today with us. all attended Sunday school in the evening Mrs. I. Pierce called. They went to church. Love and I wrote letters instead I wrote to Aunt Ella.
November 7,8,9 through 17 nothing
November 18,1917
Hiriam came home for Albion tonight. Shops all closed. WAR.
World War I, Hiriam will join up and go to Germany
November 20 1898
Wrote to Mama.
November 21st 1898
Father came on us very unexpected this evening but nonetheless welcome. Was ordered here for medical examinations for increase of pensions (?) Had a letter from Mama and a box of roses. She is now with Aunt Nettie.
November 22nd, 23rd 1898 nothing
November 24th, 1898
Father ate Thanksgiving dinner with us, as A.G. and Anna went to her sisters'. Love was off all day and we just had a good visit. I have felt real miserable all day so have not done much but get dinner. Love and Father went prayer meeting.
November 25th 1898
To delegates for the C. E. convention A Mr. Bumshaw ? And Mr. Eberhard from shot town (Brouson and Mattison) ?
They can percent per and were -- all nine. Father, Love and I went over to Mr. Radabaughs for the deepening. Had a splendid time. Father spent tonight at Al's.
November 25th 1915
Thanksgiving day
Very warm and beautiful in the morning Albert and mother here in the evening.
November 26 1898
my delegates left early this a.m. and did not come back for dinner.
1915, November 26
Legrand went to Kalamazoo to Boys conference Georgia Stam and Mr. Tunpening (?) paid his way. Saw Herbert Wells at the Depot.
November 27th, 1898
Went to church and Sunday school father went to Alfred dinner. Al is sick. Threatened with pneumonia. Father went to church and evening Mort, Anna, Ida, Jack and Minnie were there are all the evening so Love did not go. I was too tired anyway. Father came back in evening to stay all night.
November 28, 1898
Father [Morris] went to the G.A.R. post meeting in evening then came back here for the night. He's going home tomorrow. I wrote a letter to Dollie F. Johnson. She has never written me since I was married, I wrote to her just before that important event.
Grand Army of the Republic is for Union Civil War Veterans
Tuesday November 29th, 1898
Father went home today. Took my letter to the Depot to mail.
November 30th, 1898 nothing
December Notes
December 1st 1898
went to prayer meeting. Love cut his finger just before we started. It pains him very much.
December 2nd, December 3rd nothing
December 4th 1898
Did not get up to 9 o'clock. Love went up in to the market for some me for breakfast. It was very cold and stormy. We did not go out at all except Love went to A.G.'s for some popcorn. They were not home love went to Al's. They cannot have any that Love went to the Knox Springs and she did not where it was although she knew they had some. Home then.
December 5th, 1898
Cold and stormy. Love went to work as usual but his thumb is very sore and it bothers him a great deal.
Dec. 6 1898
I am entertaining a sore throat for a change. Not very bad but disagreeable. Had a letter from Mama and answered it.
December 7th, 1898
Nell Hiatt was here at noon at once me to go to the church Friday for rehearsal and to help arrange for the evening. I'm too take part in an entertainment to be given by the Epworth League. My throat was much better -- not getting worse at night. Love thinks it is doubtful if I can go to the church Friday night. Wrote a letter to Love's sister Charity.
December 8, 1898 my throat still getting workers. Love will have to tell Miss Hiatt I will be unable to take my part.
Dec. 9, 1898 nothing
Dec. 10, 1898
>??as the Simmons came over to help me. We made bread and cookies. She knocked ?? and ironed some for me. Minnie G. was here are all the p.m. brought me a cake.
December 1 - 10th nothing
December 11, 1898
A lovely day to look out but cold. Love went to Sunday school but I could not go on account of my cold. A.G. was here in a.m.. Mort, Anna and Ila here in the p.m. Al and Minnie here in the evening.
December 12th, 1898 nothing
December 13, 1898 weather cold thermometer zero
[looks like it says cold morning ... nothing important]
one year ago today I went to work in the Tappan shoe factory. [We have a picture of Nora on the front porch of a house with the same caption below it. Now we know when it was] wrote a letter to Mama in the evening. My cold is getting better. Nell Hyatt called at noon to know how I was. Not well enough to take my part in, " Songs of Seven " tomorrow night.
December 14, 1898 to clear and cold
the monitor 0
but told us morning of this season. Our kitchen window drop-down from the top and everything was frozen up. Love went to swings for water to get breakfast. He did not leave the house and tell the last whistle had blown.
Thursday December 15th, 1898 through December 31st comic 1898 nothing
MEMORANDA
one summer eve with pensive thought, I wondered on the -- -- see sure where often -- -- I gathered shells in days before this flashing ways like music fell responsive to my every whale a train came over me like a spell I thought it was again a child
MEMORANDA
Commenced work at the shoe factory December 13,1897
I stood upon the pad league strand to hold the toys that ground today that as it to them in my hands I threw them one by one away. Repeat. Out does I said in every stage byte toys are fancy is the dial. We gather shells from Earth to see end and leave them like a child.34
Marion Love Morris worked as a shoemaker in Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan.34 He was born on 12 February 1871 in Feesburg, Brown County, Ohio.1,34 He married N.N. [_____] before 1898.34 He and N.N. [_____] were divorced before 19 June 1898.34
The five known children of Nora May7 Gowdy and Marion Love Morris were as follows:
He was born in a house on Franklin Street in Grand Rapids, MI.
Later he was a civil servant, who worked for the Finance Department of the Michigan State Highway Department, as a bookkeeper.
He was known as Hi. His ancestry is the Gowdy family, which has a published genealogy He told, his daughter, that he was of Scotch, Irish, French, and German origins. The Gowdys were Scots-Irish. He said that his family's legend was that an ancestor was in France, during the French Revolution, and that someone had come to his door and suddenly killed him. No one remembers who or why.35
He also went by the name of Newell Morris.15
244. Harry A.7 Gowdy (Legrand6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 12 July 1873 in North Adams, Hillsdale County, Michigan.1 He married Minnie[_____]. He married Ruby[_____].
The four known children of Harry A.7 Gowdy and Minnie [_____] are as follows:
There were no known children of Harry A.7 Gowdy and Ruby [_____].
245. Stephen Bennett7 Gowdy (Albert6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 14 June 1868.1 He married Juliet Houk, daughter of Theodore Houk and Lucelia Allen, on 12 December 1894 in Oceana County, Michigan.1
He worked as a farmer.
Juliet Houk was also known as Etta Houk. She was born on 29 August 1869 in Kent County, Michigan.3
The only known child of Stephen Bennett7 Gowdy and Juliet Houk was:
246. Sallie May7 Gowdy (Albert6, Bennet5, Samuel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 20 March 1873 in Leavitt, Oceana County, Michigan.1 She married Thomas Horatio Routley, son of Matthew Routley and Jane [_____], on 12 November 1895 in Oceana County, Michigan.1 She and Thomas Horatio Routley were divorced. She married Clark Lee Swift, son of Oscar O. Swift and Sarah M. Gowdy, on 25 November 1900 in Oceana County, Michigan.1 She died in 1934.
And Thomas Horatio Routley Separated from him for extreme cruelty and non-support.
The only known child of Sallie May7 Gowdy and Thomas Horatio Routley was:
He worked as a machinist.36
The two known children of Sallie May7 Gowdy and Clark Lee Swift were as follows:
268. George Edrick7 Gowdy (Edrick6, Elam5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 18 April 1865 in Newton, Connecticut.1 He married Margaret Elizabeth Davis, daughter of Andrew Davis and Mary Frazer, on 26 January 1888 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1
Margaret Elizabeth Davis was born on 11 November 1865 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1
The two known children of George Edrick7 Gowdy and Margaret Elizabeth Davis were as follows:
273. Harry Andrew7 Gowdy (Andrew6, Lorin5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 30 September 1862 in Scitico, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 He married Lucy G. French, daughter of Edgar French and Sarah Colburn, on 4 November 1908 in Springfield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1
He was a farmer.
Lucy G. French was born on 5 April 1886.1
The two known children of Harry Andrew7 Gowdy and Lucy G. French are as follows:
274. Burdett Lathrop7 Gowdy (Andrew6, Lorin5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 25 March 1874 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 He married Nellie Edith Luffram, daughter of John Luffram, on 3 February 1897 in Hazardville, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 He and Nellie Edith Luffram were divorced.
Nellie Edith Luffram was born in England.1 She married George Robbins.
The only known child of Burdett Lathrop7 Gowdy and Nellie Edith Luffram was:
276. Maude Elizabeth7 Gowdy (Henry6, Lorin5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 16 August 1869 in Scitico, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 She married Austin J. Spencer on 19 May 1886.1 She and Austin J. Spencer were divorced after 1888. She married John Frances O'Brien on 25 September 1890 in Springfield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1
Austin J. Spencer was born in Indian Orchard, Springfield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1
The only known child of Maude Elizabeth7 Gowdy and Austin J. Spencer was:
John Frances O'Brien was born on 24 July 1864 in Bondsville, Massachusetts.1
The only known child of Maude Elizabeth7 Gowdy and John Frances O'Brien was:
279. William Henry7 Gowdy (Edmund6, Lorin5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 15 March 1870 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 He married Florence Grace Phelon, daughter of Frederick D. Phelon and Nellie M. Eastman, on 14 April 1898 in Springfield, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1
Florence Grace Phelon was born on 30 December 1874.1
The three known children of William Henry7 Gowdy and Florence Grace Phelon were as follows:
284. Francis Kibbe7 Gowdy (Francis6, Lorin5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 24 March 1860 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 He married Nellie Charnley, daughter of William Charnley, on 1 August 1908 in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.1
He was a farmer.
Nellie Charnley was born in England.1
The three known children of Francis Kibbe7 Gowdy and Nellie Charnley were as follows:
289. Florence Lillian7 Gowdy (Hill6, Lorin5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 28 January 1874 in Poquonnock, Connecticut.1 She married Harry Clifford Griswold on 7 May 1896 in Poquonnock, Connecticut.1 She died on 26 April 1900 in Poquonnock, Connecticut, at age 26.1
The only known child of Florence Lillian7 Gowdy and Harry Clifford Griswold was:
313. Louis Alvah7 Gowdy (Allen6, Henry5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 7 March 1872 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 He married Lilly Maria Randall, daughter of Jesse Randall and Ann Bristow, on 6 February 1896.1 He married Julia Belle Chisholm on 30 June 1909 in Abbington, Connecticut.1
Lilly Maria Randall was born on 10 January 1872 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 She died on 7 December 1908 in Somersville, Connecticut, at age 36.1
The two known children of Louis Alvah7 Gowdy and Lilly Maria Randall both born in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, were as follows:
Julia Belle Chisholm was born on 1 January 1884 in Westford, Connecticut.1
There were no known children of Louis Alvah7 Gowdy and Julia Belle Chisholm.
314. Mary Josephine7 Gowdy (Allen6, Henry5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 29 September 1875 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 She married Walter Norman Foster on 5 June 1907.1
Walter Norman Foster was born on 23 September 1874 in South Windsor, Connecticut.1
The three known children of Mary Josephine7 Gowdy and Walter Norman Foster are as follows:
315. Willard Henry7 Gowdy (Allen6, Henry5, Hill4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 21 September 1881 in Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 He married Emily Pease, daughter of John M. Pease and Laura Phelps, on 18 October 1905 in East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut.1
Emily Pease was born on 9 December 1879 in East Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut.1
The four known children of Willard Henry7 Gowdy and Emily Pease were as follows:
329. Mildred Cochrane7 Gowdy (George6, Alonzo5, Robert4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 19 February 1872 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.31 She married Algernon Hubbard Wilcox.31
Algernon Hubbard Wilcox worked as He was a machinist.31 He was born on 18 July 1869 in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut.31 He died after 1918.31
The three known children of Mildred Cochrane7 Gowdy and Algernon Hubbard Wilcox were as follows:
335. Ethel Marion7 Gowdy (James6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 8 August 1874.1 She married Daniel Halsey Phelon say 1903.
The only known child of Ethel Marion7 Gowdy and Daniel Halsey Phelon was:
336. Caroline Van Note7 Gowdy (James6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 12 November 1879 in Tom's River, New Jersey.1 She married George N. Venables say 1908.
The two known children of Caroline Van Note7 Gowdy and George N. Venables were as follows:
339. LeRoy7 Gowdy (Ralph6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Samuel3, James2, Simon1) was born on 10 December 1873 in Tom's River, New Jersey.1 He married Emma J. Allen on 24 April 1902.1
He was a book-keeper.
Emma J. Allen was born on 29 March 1876 in Manchester, New Jersey.1
The only known child of LeRoy7 Gowdy and Emma J. Allen was: