James Gowing

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130427
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

James married Eleanor Smith 25 Feb 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eleanor (daughter of James Smith and Mary) was born 3 Jun 1818, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26207
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman

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The Monkton Times of April 27, 1944:

The Obituary of David Gowing

The people of Milverton were shocked on Monday morning to learn that Mr. David Gowing, a well known and highly respected resident, had passed away as a result of a heart attack between eight and nine o'clock while at work at the local plant of the Grosch Felt Shoe Company. Mr. Gowing, who was in his eighty-first year, had been seriously ill at Christmas and on several previous occasions but he made an excellent recovery and was in fairly good health. He was a devout member of St. Paul's United Church and attended service on Sunday. On Monday morning he left for work and was in the best of spirits. He enjoyed his work and took a keen interest in the affairs around the factory. Mr. Gowing was born in Elmira on May 3rd, 1863, being a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Gowing. When a young man he took up stationary engineering which he followed to the time of his death. He came to Milverton about thirty nine years ago and has been employed in the Grosch Felt Shoe factory since with the exception of a short time when he was at Honderich's. Of a pleasant disposition, he was held in high regard by all and was a member of the C.O.F. He was married at Elmira fifty one years ago to Mary Linder, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Linder, of Elmira, who predeceased him in July 1938. He is survived by two daughters and two sons, (Viola) Mrs. Stanley Ohm, of Milverton; Wilfred, of Montreal; (Lottie) Mrs. Alex Cockwell, of Donegal, and James of Amherstburg. There are eight grandchildren. Mr. Gowing was the last remaining member of his family, a half brother and a half sister having predeceased him. The funeral is being held Wednesday afternoon with a private service at his late residence followed by a public service in St. Paul's United Church after which burial will be made in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. W. Huddleston, his minister, will have charge of the service.

David married Mary Linder 30 Jan 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Linder and Charlotte Randall) was born 17 Mar 1870, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1938, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Viola Ohm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26208

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OHM - Gowing, at Evangelical parsonage, Sept. 18th, by Rev. g. f. Brown, Edward Ohm to Miss Viola Gowing, of Milverton.

Elmira Signet Sep 19 1918

Viola married Stanley Edward Ohm 18 Sep 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Stanley was born 1895, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26210
• Occupation: 1918, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; clerk

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• Name: Charlotte Cockwell
• Name: Lottie Gowing
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26211

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The Listowel Banner on Wednesday April 25, 1979


Couple celebrates 50th anniversary ATWOOD --

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cockwell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday evening with Open House in the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood. About 400 friends and relatives attended from Nassau, Bahamas; Carsdale, N.Y.; Summerset, Penna.; Stratford, Blyth, Brussels, Milverton, Mitchell, Rockwood, Kitchener, Mount Forest, Ethel, Hanover, Londesboro, Southampton, Paisley, Newton, Mildmay, Listowel, Monkton and surrounding district. The bride of 50 years ago, Lottie Gowing, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Gowing, was born in Elmira and came with her parents to Milverton when she was four years old. Mr. Cockwell was born on the 16th concession, Elma Township and moved with his parents in 1902 to Donegal. Kelly and Kim Cockwell, granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Cockwell were at the door and were in charge of the register. Assisting the bride and groom of 50 years ago in receiving the guests were their son Jim and daughter-in-law, Connie Cockwell, their daughter, Helen and son-in-law, Norman Gallop. Dancing to the music of the Footnotes, Staffa, was enjoyed during the evening and lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Cockwell were married on January 11, 1929 at the United Church parsonage, Milverton by the late Rev. F.J. Fydell. Following their marriage they took up farming on the Donegal sideroad, Elma Township, where they resided until 1962 when they moved to Atwood. They are members of the Atwood United Church and the Atwood Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Cockwell is a member of the afternoon unit of the UCW of Atwood United Church and a member of the Maple Leaf Women's Institute. Her hobbies are tatting and baking. Music has also played a big part in Mrs. Cockwell's life. At one time she was organist in the Milverton United Church, Milverton Evangelical Church and at Donegal United Church for about eight years. Mr. Cockwell is a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters, Atwood and Atwood Loyal Orange Lodge, a former member of Donegal United Church and an elder in the church. He enjoys being with the men at the Atwood Men's Euchre Club. The couple has one son Jim of Carsdale, N.Y. and one daughter (Helen) Mrs. Norman Gallop of Brussels and two granddaughters Kelly and Kim Cockwell of Carlsdale, N.Y. Mrs. Cockwell has one brother, Wilfrid Gowing, of Mount Royal, Quebec, who was unable to be present at the celebration. Mr. Cockwell is the only remaining member of his family. The Cockwells were the recipients of many lovely gifts, cards, telephone messages and personal calls of congratulations.

Charlotte married Alexander Cockwell 11 Jan 1929, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. Alexander was born Abt 1898, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26213