They lived on W1/2 lot 5, Con. 12 of East Garafraxa.

In the 1901 census for East Gary his name is listed as James E M McGowan, born Aug. 16, 1870.

The Fergus News-Record, Thursday, May 16, 1940 MARSVILLE - On Friday afternoon, May 10th, there passed away in Belwood a well known citizen of this community in the person of James McGowan.  The deceased had not been enjoying good health for some years, but was able to go around until a few days previous to his demise.  He was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James McGowan, pioneer settlers of this community.  He was born August 6th, 1870, and was therefore in his 70th year.  He spent his entire life in this vicinity, living on the McGowan homestead on the 11th line.  On November 28th, 1894, he married Annie Lorinda Redman, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Redman.  In 1930 he bought the Marsville store and conducted business for four years, when he disposed of it and retired.  The late Mr. McGowan was of a jovial disposition, much respected by the entire community.  In his home he proved himself a true husband and a devoted father.  He was assessor of the township for several years and filled this position to the entire satisfaction of all the ratepayers.  He represented the Dufferin Fire Insurance Co. and always won the respect and esteem of all those with whom he did business.  He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian church and of Court Shakespeare A.O.F.  The funeral was held from his late residence, Marsville, on Monday afternoon to Price's cemetery and was largely attended.  The services at the house and the church were conducted by Rev. M. F. Stewart of Belwood and Rev. W. P. Turner, of Hillsburg.  During the church service, Mrs. Harry Simpson nicely sang a solo, "Does Jesus Care?"  Besides the bereaved widow, there remains to mourn his loss three sons, Wesley and Earl of East Garafraxa, Lorne with the C.P.R. in Toronto, and four daughters, Mrs. William Everson of East Garafraxa; Mrs. Elgin Everson of East Garafraxa; Wills of Guelph and Jean of Brampton.  The pall-bearers were Dave Sargent, Dan Sargent, Alden McGowan, W. B. McGowan, Robert Mann and W. B. McFadsean.  The flower-bearers were Carl Everson, Murray McGowan, Jack Sargent, Rob McGowan, Donald McGowan and Stanley McGowan.  The beautiful array of flowers was indicative of the respect in which the deceased was held and included a number from organizations as well as individuals.  A copy is on file.

From the same paper the death notice reads.  McGOWAN - In Belwood, on Friday, May 10th, 1940, James E. D. McGowan, beloved husband of Annie Lorithda Redman in his 70th year.

Inscription from his tomb stone in Price's Corners Cemetery, grave 15-1
James E. D. McGowan, 1870-1940.  His wife Annie L. Redman, 1876-1973.  In Memory of Horace M. McGowan who died April 21, 1894, aged 26 yrs & 5 mos.  Dry up your tears and weep no more, I am not dead but gone before.  Remember me and bear in mind, you have not long to stay behind.