Background
Gowan, Carl Mc was born on May 7, 1911 in Hymera, Indiana, United States.
Gowan, Carl Mc was born on May 7, 1911 in Hymera, Indiana, United States.
AB, Dartmouth University, 1932. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1936. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Columbia University, 1988.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Northwestern University, 1976. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Vermont Law School, 1980. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Michigan, 1982.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Georgetown University, 1984.
Counsel to governor, Illinois, 1949-1953; senior member firm, Ross, McGowan, Hardies & O'Keefe, Chicago, 1953-1963; general counsel, C. & N.-W. Railway, 1957-1963; judge, United States Court Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit, since 1963; chief judge, United States Court Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit, 1981.
Member American, Chicago, Illinois, District of Columbia Bar associations, American Law Institute, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Josephine V. Perry, January 20, 1945. Children: Mary, Rebecca, John, Hope.