MacGowan. On Sunday October 20, 1918, David MacGowan, dearly beloved husband of Emma MacGowan (nee Escher). Funeral from his late home, 1307 K street southeast, Tuesday, October 22, at 2:30 p.m. (New York and Canadian papers please copy). From WW1 Draft Registration He was of medium height, stout build, blue eyes. The draft registration states he was native born but his death certificate gives place of birth as Canada. Register of Navy Yard personnel gives place of birth as New Jersey.