Samuel Henry McGowan (c. 1844 – 30 May 1921) was an Australian businessman involved in gold mining ventures in Bendigo, Victoria.

McGowan grew up in Ireland and emigrated to Australia, settling in Bendigo around 1870.

He was a councillor, Barkly Ward, City of Bendigo 1883–1901[3] and Mayor for two terms, 1899–1900.

He was actively involved with the Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows, and served four years as president of the management of the Bendigo United Friendly Societies' Dispensary Medical Institute.

[6] She left property valued at £24,915 to various relatives and only charitable bequest was £100 to the Methodist Church, Forest street, Bendigo.