Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1889

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 460
SAMUEL McGOWN, who is engaged in farming on section 28, Goshen Township, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Allegheny County, in 1833. His parents were Moses and Rose Ann ( Wallace ) McGown, who were also born in that State, and had a family of four children, of whom Samuel was the youngest. The father was a farmer, and continued to follow that line of business until his death, which occurred in Pennsylvania, many years ago. His wife , who is a most estimable lady, is still living, and resides in her native State.

In the district schools of Pennsylvania our subject was educated, and was reared to manhood upon his father's farm. Leaving the parental roof he was united in marriage with Rebecca Osborn, who was born in the Keystone State, their union being celebrated in 1858. Her parents, Finley and Sarah D, ( Bradley ) Osborn, were also natives of Pennsylvania, and her father was a ship carpenter by occupation. His death occurred in 1873, and his wife was called to her final home in 1888. After their marriage the young couple began their domestic life upon a farm, where they continued to reside for several years. Thinking that the West would furnish a better field for his labors, in 1863, accompanied by his family, Mr. McGown emigrated to the West, locating in this county, where he purchased 160 acres of partially improved land on section 28, Goshen Township. For a quarter of a century he has continued to reside, and now has one of the best farms in the community, it being all under cultivation and highly improved. he makes a specialty of raising cattle, buying and shipping about two carloads annually. His home is pleasantly situated about six miles from West Liberty. Politically, Mr. McGown is a Democrat, but has never been an office-seeker, much preferring to devote his time and attention to his farm and his home.

By the union of Mr. and Mrs. McGown four children have been born, but only two are now living : Sadie, now Mrs. Feiderlein, who resides in Goshen Township ; and Elmer, who is married and resides in Pike Township ; Frank died at the age of four years, and one child died in infancy. This family holds a high position in the social world, and are deservedly held in high esteem by their many friends and acquaintances.

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