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Mr Edwin J Mcgowan from Gaithersburg, MD

Age 88 b. 1/30/1938
📍 935 Linslade Close, #gaithersburg, MD 20878-2177
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Irene K Mcgowan,Camille Burke Mcgowan,John Paul Mcgowan,Matthew C Mcgowan,Michael P Mcgowan,Priti M Mcgowan,Raymond A Mcgowan,Susan M Mcgowan,Andrea C Mcgowan,Ann T Mcgowan,Anne L Mcgowan,Bharti M Kamdar,Craig P Mcgowan,Deana M Kamdar,Diane S Cickavage,Donald C Mcgowan,James A Mcgowan,Jo Lynn Janosko,Karen A Magoc,Kirsten Amber Becker,Lukas M Mcgowan,Lynn A Alms,Margaret B Mcgowan,Mark R Mcgowan,Martha E Mcgowan,Maureen Aurbanski Urbanski,Michael Mcgowan Lukas,Mukundray D Kamdar,Parag M Kamdar,Philip W Mcgowan,Raymond Mcgowan,Regina C Mcgowan,Robert W White,Stacey L Mcgowan,Stefanie L Mcgowan,Tara E Heidenreich,Thomas Seton Mcgowan,Anne Cornelle Mcgowan,Caroline C Thomas,Cristina B Mcgarr,Cynthia E Mccomber,Elizabeth Rogers Mcgowan,Harvey F Urbanski,John N Lewis,John Andrew Thomas,Lisa Ann Thomas,Merrill Regina Thomas,Ronald A Magoc,Thomas Michael Crea
🕐 7 previous addresses

Edwin J Mcgowan from South Weymouth, MA

Age 86 b. 2/23/1940
📍 43 Fisher Rd, #south Weymouth, MA 02190-1105
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Edwin J Mcgowan Jr,Edwin J Mcgowan,Elizabeth E Mcgowan,Holly E Mcgowan,Jeanne M Mcgowan Jr,Maureen Burke,Stephen Michael Mcgowan,Terri Ann Mcgowan,Brian W Burke,Brian W Burke,Brian T Whitcher,Colby A Mcgowan,David K Burke,Edward G Colby,Irene E Riley,Joseph C Burke Jr,Joseph F Burke,Joseph T Dicamillo,Kerry A Burke,Lawrence J Cappellucci Jr,Marion T Dicamillo,Michael L Cappellucci,Terri L Mcgowan,Thomas E Whitcher Sr,Alex L Mcgowan,Don L Mcgowan,Don L Mcgowan Jr,James F Riley,Janel A Augustine,Janet E Cappellucci,Joseph F Burke Jr,Joseph F Burke Jr,Katha A Blackshire,Larissa A Spann,Marcus C Allen,Margeaux J Burke,Mattie Lee Mcgowan,Michael W Abbott,Michele J Jackson,Patricia Whitcher,Patricia E Whitcher,Ralph E Whitcher Jr,Rosa Mary Lesane,Russell A Gaudreau 3rd,Terri L Jackson,Terri L Mcgowan,Tremisha Allen
🕐 6 previous addresses

Edwin Mcgowan from Napa, CA

📍 2667 W Pueblo Ave
📞 (707) 479-6310 (AT&T MOBILITY), (707) 252-2139
✉️ EDWIN.MCGOWAN@CS.COM, edwin.mcgowan@cs.com

Edwin Mcgowan from East Bridgewater, MA

Age 74
📍 38 Lorraine Dr, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
📞 (781) 337-5686, (781) 337-5686, (508) 378-0439, (508) 733-5738, (617) 282-7072
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Jeanne M Mcgowan,Terri Ann Mcgowan,Elizabeth E Cappellucci,Maureen Mcgowan,Stephen Michael Mcgowan,Jeanne M Mcgowan,Liz Mcgowan

Edwin Mcgowan from Greenfield, MA

Age 63
📍 399 Adams Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301
📞 (413) 772-6090, (413) 772-6090
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Jean Ruth Mcgowan,Katie Mcgowan,Ian W Mcgowan,Kathryn J Mcgowan,Jeanruth Mcgowan

Edwin Mcgowan from Lufkin, TX

Age 91
📍 602 Lining St, Lufkin, TX 75901
📞 (936) 637-6686, (936) 637-6686
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Cottrell Dwayne Mcgowan,Burnice E Mcgowan,Joan Freeman Mcgowan,Joan F Gowan,Burnice C Mcgowan,Emerson Mcgowan

Edwin Mcgowan from Fort Montgomery, NY

Age 48
📍 107 Canterbury Rd, Fort Montgomery, NY 10922
📞 (845) 446-5916, (914) 446-5916, (914) 255-1726
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Gerard A Mcgowan,Susan M Mcgowanpowell,Claire M Mcgowan,Susan N Mcgowan,Gerald A Mcgowan

Edwin Mcgowan from Pittsfield, MA

Age 96
📍 15 Trova Ter, Pittsfield, MA 01201
📞 (413) 442-1058, (413) 773-7520
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Marguerite K Mcgowan

Edwin J Mcgowan from East Bridgewater, MA

Age 55 b. 1/1/1971
📍 38 Lorraine Dr, #east Bridgewater, MA 02333-2029
👨‍👩‍👧 Relatives: Elizabeth E Mcgowan,Edwin E Mcgowan 3rd,Edwin J Mcgowan Jr,Holly E Mcgowan,Brian T Whitcher,Jeanne M Mcgowan Jr,Lawrence J Cappellucci Jr,Maureen Burke,Michael L Cappellucci,Stephen Michael Mcgowan,Terri Ann Mcgowan,Thomas E Whitcher Sr,Brian W Burke,Brian W Burke,Cahterine M Mcgowan,Colby A Mcgowan,David K Burke,David J Burke,Don L Mcgowan,Don L Mcgowan Jr,Edward G Colby,Irene E Riley,James F Riley,Janet E Cappellucci,Janine A Wheeler,Jennifer Marie Neumeister,Joseph F Burke Jr,Joseph C Burke Jr,Joseph F Burke,Joseph F Burke,Joseph T Dicamillo,Kerry A Burke,Laura Mae Spann,Linda M Burke,Lindsey B Higgins,Lori Ann Jackson,Machir M Jackson,Margeaux J Burke,Marion T Dicamillo,Patricia Whitcher,Patricia E Whitcher,Ralph E Whitcher Jr,Rosa Mary Lesane,Tammy T Jackson,Terri L Mcgowan,Terri L Mcgowan,Valerie J Jackson

Edwin Mcgowan from Carson, CA

Age 64 b. Sep 1961 Los Angeles Co.
📍 17345 Wall St
📞 (310) 532-9532

Edwin Mcgowan from Garrison, NY

Age 59 b. Apr 1966 Putnam Co.
📍 136 S Mountain Pass Pa
📞 (845) 446-5916

Edwin Mcgowan from Dorchester, MA

Age 86 b. Feb 1940 Suffolk Co.
📍 9 Lafield St
📞 (617) 282-7072

Edwin Mcgowan from Greenfield, MA

Age 75 b. Nov 1950
📍 399 Adams Rd
📞 (919) 577-0052

Edwin Mcgowan from Bakersfield, CA

Age 44 b. Apr 1981
📍 903 Joplin Ct

Edwin Mcgowan from Greenfield, MA

Age 108 b. Feb 1918
📍 75 Wells St B

Edwin Mcgowan from E Bridgewtr, MA

Age 63 b. Jun 1962
📍 38 Lorraine Dr

Edwin Mcgowan from North Potomac, MD

Age 88 b. Jan 1938 Montgomery Co.
📍 14436 Rich Branch Dr

Edwin Mcgowan from Valparaiso, IN

Age 63 b. Sep 1962 Porter Co.
📍 409 Mckinley St

Edwin Mcgowan from Houston, TX

Age 103 b. Dec 1922 Harris Co.
📍 4206 Tareyton Ln

Edwin Mcgowan from Naples, NY

Age 91 b. Oct 1934 Ontario Co.
📍 5812 Seneca Point Rd

Edwin Mcgowan from Metter, GA

0
📍 135 Po Box, Metter, GA 30439

Edwin Mcgowan from Knox, IN

📍 6677 S State Road 10
📞 (219) 575-1080

Edwin Mcgowan from Greenfield, MA

Male
📍 525 Bernardston Rd

Edwin Mcgowan from Chicago, IL

Cook Co.
📍 2200 N Leclaire Ave

Edwin Mcgowan from Coral Gables, FL

Miami Dade Co.
📍 90 Edgewater Dr 719

Edwin Mcgowan from Dolton, IL

Cook Co.
📍 14526 Chicago Rd

Edwin Mcgowan from Fort Montgomery, NY

Orange Co.
📍 Po Box 204

Edwin Mcgowan from Lynnwood, WA

Snohomish Co.
📍 19709 50th Ave B 17

Edwin Mcgowan from Ladson, SC

Berkeley Co.
📍 414 Erskine St B

Edwin Mcgowan from Napa, CA

Napa Co.
📍 1073 Monticello Rd

Source: Public Records Aggregators · Commercial Data Providers · Consumer Data Sources Our search returned 30 contact records for Edwin McGowan across 11 states. The most recent address on file is in Napa, California. Of these records, 13 include phone numbers and 1 include email addresses. Ages range from 48 to 96, which may indicate multiple individuals sharing this name. Records are compiled from government agencies and commercial data sources. Data accuracy varies by source.

McGowan, Edwin

Putnam County
PIN: 2232
· 10 Forsonville Ln
Lot: 176,397sqft

McGowan Edwin G

Berkeley County
· 609 Beauregard Rd, Goose-Creek-Hanahan
Sale: $5 (1337817600000.0)

Edwin McGowan

2023 Putnam County
· 10 Forsonville, Philipstown

Edwin McGowan

2022 Putnam County
· 10 Forsonville, Philipstown

Edwin McGowan

2024 Putnam County
· 10 Forsonville, Philipstown

Edwin McGowan

2021 Putnam County
· 10 Forsonville, Philipstown

Source: County Assessor Records · County Recorder Offices · State Property Tax Databases We found 6 property records linked to Edwin McGowan in Goose-Creek-Hanahan. Values shown are from county assessor records and may differ from current market prices.

Edwin J McGowan

Republican
935 Linslade Clos, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
Gender: Male
County: Montgomery

Edwin McGowan

Reg: 26002809
10 Forsonville Ln, 1, 10524
DOB: 19660405 Gender: Male

Edwin McGowan

Democrat
10 Forsonville Ln, 1, 10524
DOB: 19660405 Gender: Male

Edwin McGowan

Democrat
107 Canterbury Rd, 14, 10922
DOB: 19660405 Gender: Male

Source: State Election Offices · Secretary of State Voter Files · Board of Elections 4 voter registration records were found for Edwin McGowan in Maryland. Records show affiliations with REP, DEM, which may reflect different individuals or changes over time. Voter data is released as public information under state election laws and reflects status at time of the state data release.

2003 DODGE RAM 2500
· Registered to: Edwin McGowan
· VIN: 3D7KU28D73G731126
·
6677 S State Road 10, Knox, IN, 46534
2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO FULL SIZE TRUCK
· Registered to: Edwin McGowan
· VIN: 2GCEC19V221286412
·
2667 W Pueblo Ave, Napa, CA, 94558
·
(707) 252-2139
2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500
· Registered to: Edwin Mcgowan
· VIN: 3D7MX38A48G136186
·
6677 S State Road 10, Knox, IN, 46534-7823

Source: State DMV Records · DPPA-Compliant Data Providers · Vehicle Registration Databases 3 vehicle registration records are associated with Edwin McGowan. Registered makes include Dodge, Chevrolet. The most recent model year on record is 2008. Vehicle data is obtained through DPPA-compliant providers and is regulated under the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act.

Hudson Highlands Land Trust Inc

Edwin McGowanDirector
Garrison, NY

Edwin McGowan

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
LinkedIn

Edwin McGowan

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Source: State Secretary of State · SEC EDGAR · LinkedIn Professional Data · Business Registries 4 business affiliations were found for Edwin McGowan. Roles listed include Director. Records are compiled from state business registries, SEC filings, and professional networking databases.

Edwin McGowan

Detective Board
ACTIVE
License # 129392840
Firm: Edwin R McGowan
Addr: Elmwood Park, IL 60707

edwin mcgowan

Detective Board
ACTIVE
License # 129392840
Addr: Elmwood Park, IL 60707
County: Cook
Issued: Oct 16, 2015 Exp: May 31, 2027

Licensed Professional

Source: State Professional Licensing Boards · Dept. of Professional Regulation Edwin McGowan holds 3 state-issued professional licenses on record. License data includes type, status, and issue dates from state regulatory boards. Always verify current status directly with the issuing board.

$20 Invalid Date
2018 REP
Hogan, Lawrence
McGowan, Edwin Self Employed Close Gaithersburg, MD
$25 Invalid Date
2016 REP
Hogan, Lawrence
McGowan, Edwin J Close Gaithersburg, MD
$25 Invalid Date
REP
Hogan, Lawrence
Contributor Close Gaithersburg, MD
$25
2016 REP
Hogan, Lawrence
Contributor Close Gaithersburg, MD

Source: FEC Disclosure Database · State Ethics Commissions · Stanford DIME Project 4 political contribution records found for Edwin McGowan. Total disclosed contributions amount to $95. Recipients include Hogan, Lawrence. Federal law requires disclosure of contributions above $200 to federal candidates.

MP

Edwin J McGowan

Age 54 Male
·
38 Lorraine Dr, E Bridgewtr, MA 02333 (Plymouth County)
42.0303, -70.9386
· (508) 378-0439
Marital: Married TZ: Eastern
Homeowner Single Family Built 1969 Purchased 1995
MP

Edwin J McGowan

Age 79 Male
·
935 Linslade Close, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Montgomery County)
39.1163, -77.2269
· (301) 519-1388
Marital: Married TZ: Eastern
Occ: Technical Edu: Some College
Homeowner Single Family Built 2000 Purchased 2008
MP

Edwin L McGowan

Age 84 Male
·
2667 W Pueblo Ave, Napa, CA 94558 (Napa County)
38.3168, -122.3290
· (707) 479-6310
Marital: Married TZ: Pacific
Occ: White Collar Edu: High School
Homeowner Single Family Built 1973
MP

Edwin G McGowan

Age 82 Male
·
341 Cherokee Lake Rd, Tamassee, SC 29686 (Oconee County)
34.9246, -83.0568
Marital: Married TZ: Eastern
Edu: Some College

Source: Consumer Marketing Databases · Commercial Data Aggregators Marketing databases contain 4 demographic profiles associated with Edwin McGowan. This data is compiled from commercial aggregators and may include estimated income ranges, lifestyle indicators, and household characteristics. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

Note: PPP loans shown are for businesses with addresses associated with Edwin McGowan. These loans were issued to businesses, not individuals.

Surfside Dings & Dents INC.

Corporation

$3,333 Paid in Full
Address:
201 Wayne Ave
Indialantic, FL32903-3149
Approved

Mar 20, 2021

Forgiven

$3,356

Jobs Reported

1

Loan #

5041108605

Loan Size

Small

Eam Construction INC.

Corporation

$13,687 Paid in Full
Address:
6677 S State Road 10
Knox, IN46534-7823
Approved

Mar 12, 2021

Forgiven

$13,750

Jobs Reported

2

Loan #

9159188502

Loan Size

Small

Source: SBA PPP Loan Data · CARES Act Public Disclosures 2 PPP loan records are linked to businesses associated with Edwin McGowan. These Paycheck Protection Program loans were part of the 2020-2021 CARES Act pandemic relief and were released by the SBA under FOIA.

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Edwin McGowan in Napa, CA: Background Summary

Location
2667 W Pueblo Ave, Napa, CA 94558
Other Locations
Carson, CA · Garrison, NY · Dorchester, MA and 14 more
Profiles Found
30 people with this name
Phone Numbers
(301) 519-1388 and 15 others on file
Email
edwin.mcgowan@cs.com
Possible Relatives
Irene K Mcgowan, Camille Burke Mcgowan, John Paul Mcgowan, Matthew C Mcgowan, Michael P Mcgowan and 121 more
Career
Director
Voter Registration
Registered Democrat
Properties
2properties owned
Vehicles
3 linked — 2003 Dodge Ram 2500, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado and 1 more
Contributions
$95 total — Hogan, Lawrence, Hogan, Lawrence
Licenses
2 professional licenses (DETECTIVE BOARD)
PPP Loans
$17,019.5 for Surfside Dings & Dents INC., Eam Construction INC.

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Property Records

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Voter Registration

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Business and Professional Records

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Campaign Finance Contributions

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Vehicle Records

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Search Results Analysis for Edwin McGowan

Search Complexity: High

68 public records across 11states, belonging to approximately 30 different individuals. With 30 distinct profiles across 11 states, additional identifying information such as a middle name, age, or city will significantly narrow these results.

For this search, the Property Ownership Records section may be most helpful for disambiguation because these records list property addresses and co-owners, which can help distinguish between individuals.

Geographic Distribution

Records are widely distributed across 11 states. Highest concentration: Massachusetts (24%), followed by California and Maryland. Spans the Northeast and South regions.

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Record Type Breakdown

Data spans 8 record categories. Largest: Contact & Address Records (59%), which contain the most specific identifiers like phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses. Also includes Property Ownership Records (6) and Voter Registration Records (4).

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Voter Registration Records
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Business & Corporate Filings
4
Political Contribution Records
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Vehicle Registration Records

Age Distribution

Age range: approximately 63 years, suggesting multiple generations. Largest group: Senior (65+) (63%).

Senior (65+)10peopleMiddle-Age (40-64)6people

Use the age information shown on individual record cards to help identify the correct person.

Frequently Asked Questions About Edwin McGowan

Is Edwin McGowan a registered voter?
Yes, voter registration records show Edwin McGowan is registered in Maryland with REP affiliation. We found 4 voter registration entries across 1 state. Voter registration data is public record maintained by state election offices and released under state sunshine laws.
Does Edwin McGowan own property?
County assessor records show 6 properties associated with Edwin McGowan . Assessed values are determined by county tax assessors and may differ from market value. These records are sourced from county recorder and assessor offices.
What vehicles are registered to Edwin McGowan?
Records show 3 vehicle registrations associated with Edwin McGowan, including a 2003 DODGE RAM 2500. Registered makes include Dodge, Chevrolet. Vehicle registration data is obtained through DPPA-compliant providers and is regulated under the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act.
What businesses are associated with Edwin McGowan?
We found 4 business affiliations for Edwin McGowan (Director). Business records are compiled from state registries, SEC filings, and professional databases.
Has Edwin McGowan made political donations?
FEC disclosure records show 4 reported political contributions from Edwin McGowan, totaling $95. Recipients include Hogan, Lawrence. Federal law requires disclosure of individual contributions exceeding $200.
How many records exist for Edwin McGowan?
Our database contains 68 total records for Edwin McGowan spanning 11 states. This includes 30 distinct contact records, 13 with phone numbers, 1 with email addresses. Multiple records may represent different individuals sharing the same name. All data is compiled from publicly available government and commercial sources.
How accurate is the information shown for Edwin McGowan?
The 68 records displayed for Edwin McGowan are aggregated from government agencies, county offices, and official registries. While we source from authoritative databases, records can contain outdated information or belong to a different person with the same name. We recommend verifying important details through the original issuing agency before making decisions based on this data.
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