Gows' From Little Dunkeld

[Isabel H]

Wher can I access MI records from ??

Libraries, Bookshops, Family History Societies. Tay Valley FHS have a good selection for Perthshire.

[dhalaughlin]

Hi Gary,

I have quite a few Gow's in my line hailing from Coupar Angus and Kettins. Quite a few Gow's are buried in Kettins although they may not be yours. But I do share John's, William's, and James's Gow's. I suggest many moved around locally from area farms to pursue trades in and around nearby villages. Little Dunkeld is quite close to Blairgowrie, Kettins and Coupar Angus. You may find your Gow's at any number of cemeteries in other communites near to Little Dunkeld.

Here's a really interesting site on Little Dunkeld. There is a zoomable map that will give you a great perspective on the triangulations of the communities in the area, including Coupar Angus, Blairgowrie, Kettins etc.

I wonder if you know the location of the farm relative to the map?

http://www.visitdunkeld.com/little-dunkeld.htm

David

[marcie dean]

Wher can I access MI records from ??

Libraries, Bookshops, Family History Societies. Tay Valley FHS have a good selection for Perthshire.
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Sarah is right. I have heard stories where churchyards khave become full, but the person who looks after the log (for want of a better word) has a list of lairs etc. where the stones have fallen or become illegible, but each grave/lair has a lot no. and stone no. so if it exists, it can be found. Just like a plan of a house there are usually plans of graveyards which may help you find your heritage.
marcie

[marcie dean]

Gows are related to Smith which come under the McGows or McGowans  a nice tartan.  Can I ask where you live,  Little Dunkeld has a Cathedral which is now in part a museum and the Cathedral is mostly ruin.  It goes down to the river and is really a peaceful pretty area.  Loads of stones and important people because of the battle that took place there with the English.  The stones themselves are not legible because of the age and condition of them.
marcie