John McGowan(1826-1900) and Mary McGuire (1830-1864). John is definitely from Leitrim - left Ireland around 1847 - came to Lowell, Mass. and worked as carpenter. Came to Ny. Son Francis born in Lowell, came to Ny and married Marly Colgan (1855-1915) born in Cloghan Kings. Ireland.Came to NY ca. 1871
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