James {Infant} is recorded on the
1850 census at Biddeford, York, Maine
dwelling in the household of his parents.
Cause of death - Senility; Arteriosclerosis; Gangrene of both legs.
Occupations - Stable keeper; Blacksmith; Fireman; Teamster; Iron foundry;
Horse trader.
James and Luella married on 13 October 1874
at Biddeford, York Maine.
They were the parents of five children;
Lillian F., Charles Frank, Bernice Cleo, Genevieve Wales, Ethel May.
The family is recorded on the 1880 census
at Biddeford, York, Maine.
In the 1900 & 1910 & 1920 census
at Biddeford, York, Maine
James and Luella were living separately.
BIDDEFORD JOURNAL- 30 December 1933:
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James E. Gowen died this morning in the Webber Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years, but his condition did not become serious until recently. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition a few day ago from the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Grindle, where he had been making his home.
After attending the local schools, he learned the molders trade and worked at this for a short time. He then entered the livery stable and express business and conducted this business for many years until his retirement several years ago.
In his younger years he was actively associated with several fraternal orders and also active in many other circles in the city.
He was probably one of the best known residents of this city, many remembering the genial expressman, although he had been retired from active business for several years. Up until his recent illness he maintained his keen interest in the fire department. During his 69 years as a member of the Biddeford fire department, he saw many changes take place there in personnel and equipment of the department and probably knew as much of the history of the department as any of the present residents of the city. He had been elected torch boy of the old handtub 'Triumph' when he was 13 years old. In all the years, he has missed only two alarms, and that was when he was out of town.
1850 census at Biddeford, York, Maine
dwelling in the household of his parents.
Cause of death - Senility; Arteriosclerosis; Gangrene of both legs.
Occupations - Stable keeper; Blacksmith; Fireman; Teamster; Iron foundry;
Horse trader.
James and Luella married on 13 October 1874
at Biddeford, York Maine.
They were the parents of five children;
Lillian F., Charles Frank, Bernice Cleo, Genevieve Wales, Ethel May.
The family is recorded on the 1880 census
at Biddeford, York, Maine.
In the 1900 & 1910 & 1920 census
at Biddeford, York, Maine
James and Luella were living separately.
BIDDEFORD JOURNAL- 30 December 1933:
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James E. Gowen died this morning in the Webber Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years, but his condition did not become serious until recently. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition a few day ago from the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Grindle, where he had been making his home.
After attending the local schools, he learned the molders trade and worked at this for a short time. He then entered the livery stable and express business and conducted this business for many years until his retirement several years ago.
In his younger years he was actively associated with several fraternal orders and also active in many other circles in the city.
He was probably one of the best known residents of this city, many remembering the genial expressman, although he had been retired from active business for several years. Up until his recent illness he maintained his keen interest in the fire department. During his 69 years as a member of the Biddeford fire department, he saw many changes take place there in personnel and equipment of the department and probably knew as much of the history of the department as any of the present residents of the city. He had been elected torch boy of the old handtub 'Triumph' when he was 13 years old. In all the years, he has missed only two alarms, and that was when he was out of town.
James {Infant} is recorded on the
1850 census at Biddeford, York, Maine
dwelling in the household of his parents.
Cause of death - Senility; Arteriosclerosis; Gangrene of both legs.
Occupations - Stable keeper; Blacksmith; Fireman; Teamster; Iron foundry;
Horse trader.
James and Luella married on 13 October 1874
at Biddeford, York Maine.
They were the parents of five children;
Lillian F., Charles Frank, Bernice Cleo, Genevieve Wales, Ethel May.
The family is recorded on the 1880 census
at Biddeford, York, Maine.
In the 1900 & 1910 & 1920 census
at Biddeford, York, Maine
James and Luella were living separately.
BIDDEFORD JOURNAL- 30 December 1933:
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James E. Gowen died this morning in the Webber Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years, but his condition did not become serious until recently. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition a few day ago from the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Grindle, where he had been making his home.
After attending the local schools, he learned the molders trade and worked at this for a short time. He then entered the livery stable and express business and conducted this business for many years until his retirement several years ago.
In his younger years he was actively associated with several fraternal orders and also active in many other circles in the city.
He was probably one of the best known residents of this city, many remembering the genial expressman, although he had been retired from active business for several years. Up until his recent illness he maintained his keen interest in the fire department. During his 69 years as a member of the Biddeford fire department, he saw many changes take place there in personnel and equipment of the department and probably knew as much of the history of the department as any of the present residents of the city. He had been elected torch boy of the old handtub 'Triumph' when he was 13 years old. In all the years, he has missed only two alarms, and that was when he was out of town.
1850 census at Biddeford, York, Maine
dwelling in the household of his parents.
Cause of death - Senility; Arteriosclerosis; Gangrene of both legs.
Occupations - Stable keeper; Blacksmith; Fireman; Teamster; Iron foundry;
Horse trader.
James and Luella married on 13 October 1874
at Biddeford, York Maine.
They were the parents of five children;
Lillian F., Charles Frank, Bernice Cleo, Genevieve Wales, Ethel May.
The family is recorded on the 1880 census
at Biddeford, York, Maine.
In the 1900 & 1910 & 1920 census
at Biddeford, York, Maine
James and Luella were living separately.
BIDDEFORD JOURNAL- 30 December 1933:
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James E. Gowen died this morning in the Webber Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years, but his condition did not become serious until recently. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition a few day ago from the home of his daughter, Mrs. David Grindle, where he had been making his home.
After attending the local schools, he learned the molders trade and worked at this for a short time. He then entered the livery stable and express business and conducted this business for many years until his retirement several years ago.
In his younger years he was actively associated with several fraternal orders and also active in many other circles in the city.
He was probably one of the best known residents of this city, many remembering the genial expressman, although he had been retired from active business for several years. Up until his recent illness he maintained his keen interest in the fire department. During his 69 years as a member of the Biddeford fire department, he saw many changes take place there in personnel and equipment of the department and probably knew as much of the history of the department as any of the present residents of the city. He had been elected torch boy of the old handtub 'Triumph' when he was 13 years old. In all the years, he has missed only two alarms, and that was when he was out of town.
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