Family Snapshot: The G.W. Gowens Family (Graham, Texas, 1912)

Introduction: A look back at the G.W. Gowens family, captured in a portrait taken in Graham, Texas, around 1912. This image captures the family hierarchy and fashion of the early 20th century, featuring the parents, General Washington Gowens and Frances Emily Gowens, alongside their children and son-in-law.

Below, you will find the original photograph followed by a numbered key to help identify each family member.

The Photograph

Colorized version of the original photo

Identification Key

Legend Use the numbers in the outline drawing above to identify the family members listed below. The list includes their names, ages at the time of the photo, and their relationship to the head of the household.

1. James William Gowens

Age: 16

Relationship: Son 

2. Lena Georgia (Gowens) McCallister

Age: 18

Relationship: Daughter 

3. Henry Matt McCallister

Age: 27

Relationship: Son-in-law 

4. Sylvester Bernard Gowens

Age: 15

Relationship: Son 

5. Cordie Loraine Gowens

Age: 11

Relationship: Daughter 

6. Frances Emily (Phariss) Gowens

Age: 41

Relationship: Mother 

7. Clarence Preston Gowens

Age: 7

Relationship: Son 

8. General Washington Gowens

Age: 52

Relationship: Father 

9. Stella Vera Gowens

Age: 6

Relationship: Daughter 

10. Cloyce Washington Gowens

Age: 2

Relationship: Son 

11. Crystal Elizabeth Gowens

Age: 10

Relationship: Daughter

This post was inspired by Steve Little's article here: https://aigenealogyinsights.com/2025/12/19/fun-prompt-friday-group-portrait-keys/