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Re: Joseph McDowell

mlwells — 2009-11-06 22:58:16Z

I am a descendant of George Singleton and Elizabeth Porter. Could you please tell me how to access the DAR records you referenced.

william mc dowell, county antrim, northern ireland

colinhayes63 — 2009-10-27 11:34:34Z

I am looking for any links to William McDowell, born around 1854 in Ballymena area of County antrim, northern ireland. I have a est guess on his parents being one Thomas McDowell and Margaret Allan. William married a Mary Ann Doey ( multi spellings of this surname seen)in 1880/1 in Ahoghill, co antrim, n. ireland. They had several children but the one i would like to know about is :
William ... married twice, children from first marriage went to USA, their names being Nellie, Margaret and Sammy.
I think Sammy may have a son called Craig?

MCDOWELL. JOSEPH born 1880 in Ballynahinch, County Down, Ireland marrie Charlotte Martin

RalphEDeLange — 2009-10-26 19:48:59Z

Looking for ralatives of this couple who were in Birmingham, England General Hospital in 1908. Marion Harper has found letters written by them at that time. Charlotte also had a brother Dr. John Martin. Charlotte was also born in Ballynahinch in 1878. Marion would like to pass these letters on to family if they can be found. Reply to this message or marion.h@blueyonder.co.uk

Re: McDowells of Ireland/Scotland/USA

MirandaMcDowell — 2009-10-21 15:00:17Z

North Carolina McDowells came from Cty. Tyrone. Lots of info on them.

Looking for children of Woodford Andrew McDowell

hannashs — 2009-10-19 15:30:04Z

Looking for siblings of Chester Woodford McDowell, b. 20 Sep 1904. S/O Woodford Andrew McDowell and Elizabeth Caroline Swiger. Listed on 1910 Census at Tippecanoe County Children's Home in Lafayette, Indiana, along with possible siblings Elizabeth, Martha, and Jack.

Re: James Alexander McDowell

BWootenDelToro — 2009-10-10 01:38:19Z

Sue, Thank you! I would be very happy to have this! This is big progress. I have only hit dead ends so far, but this sounds like him. My sister told me just recently that he was from Lewisburg.
I am leaving tomorrow for 3 weeks, and won't have much internet in that time, but will do my best to check in.

Again, Thank you so much!

Barbara

Re: James Alexander McDowell

Pjakey — 2009-10-09 19:05:54Z

Barbara I have his ss application form. His parents are listed as James McDowell and Sara Barron. He's not in my line but I've got another James born in TN the same year so ordered the appication. This James Alexander was born in Lewisburg, TN. Let me know if you are interested in having the form.
Sue

Re: Need obit look up for Cyrus Franklin McDowell and wife Ellen Berlin McDowell

Ghee10 — 2009-10-01 01:54:39Z

Hello!

I am going to email you at the address you gave me.

Thanks you

Re: Need obit look up for Cyrus Franklin McDowell and wife Ellen Berlin McDowell

mmcdowell42 — 2009-09-30 16:13:28Z

another person replied to my other e-mail address with the date of Aug7, 1928 for the date of the death of Cyrus Franklin McDowell, in Long Beach California. I am posting it here.

i am still interested in your interest, Cyrus Franklin had three children that i am aware of

Anson B McDowell married Geneva L. Bresee on April 20, 1902

Lizzie J. McDowell married Fred A Hoyt Aug. 6, 1902

Milton B McDowell married Pearl Peacock. (I don't have a date)

The first two marriages took place at the First Presbyterian Church in Gordon, Nebr. I do not know about the third. This has come down to me via the Presbyterian Church records.

Re: Need obit look up for Cyrus Franklin McDowell and wife Ellen Berlin McDowell

mmcdowell42 — 2009-09-26 18:34:35Z

Cyrus Franklin McDowell was my great grandfather and I will do my best to find his dod for you. I am interested in your interest in him and I am going to ask you to reply to this at my e-mail address mmcdowell42@gmail.com and i will try to find the info for you in the meantime. I am trying very hard to find other decendents of Isiah McDowell. That would be Cyrus Franklin's father. I have never known anyone I was related to descended from Isiah. Thank you for your interest.

Re: ISO William McDowell - Pontiac Co. Quebec - Co. Cavan Ireland

jo7626 — 2009-09-09 05:17:14Z

this is absolutely fantastic. I've been to Shawville Quebec and when graveyard hunting this past summer. What did you find in Ireland, that was going to be my next trip. I have to say this genealogy is very consuming. Its been 18 years of vacations so far. There is so much information out there and so many disputes as to where William was from. Rather than writing a historial book, every thought of writing a historial fiction book, have William and his ghost narrate the family story. I"ve been reading Philippa Gregory's book the "White Queen" and its brillant. Kids will pick it up and read it.

Re: James Alexander McDowell

E_Maloney — 2009-09-08 13:56:43Z

Any connection to-- a James McDowell born c.1748 who arrived in western PA (Crawford Co)c.1796-1797 from area of the Susquehanna or eastern PA. With him were his wife & 7 children - Elizabeth, John, James, Thomas, MaryAnn, George, & Alexander - ages 12-21. Traveling with the McDowell's were John Sterling & family, and Daniel Myers. I descend thru John > Polly McDowell-Rupert(my 2nd great-grandmother). This branch mainly remained in Crawford Co. for several generations. evemal@verizon.net

Butler/McDowell

bacarter421 — 2009-09-07 20:41:38Z

IAM TRYING TO FIND INFO ON MY GREATGRANDPARENTS:
1. Lewis McDowell could be John Lewis McDowell
DOB 1/22/1822 Louisianna
DOD 11/5/1868 buried Cox Cemetery next to 1st wife (Emeline) in Brady Tx he was murdered.
2. Salina Emeline Butler McDowell
DOB 2/22/1828 Arkansas
DOD 5/8/1866 giving birth to the last of her 5 children
buried Cox Cemetery.

Re: James Alexander McDowell

aspen89 — 2009-09-07 14:35:15Z

Hi Barbara,

No, not related, just lots of McDowell research over the years. My McDowells came from eastern PA, to western PA, KY, MO, TX. I am in CA.
I will do some digging for you. Please write me at megan912mueller@gmail.com

Megan

Re: James Alexander McDowell

BWootenDelToro — 2009-09-06 23:58:57Z

Hi. All I have is what I found on Ancestry, S.S. Death index, 1920 census and a marriage license. No where have I been able to find any parents or siblings. I'm not even sure if he was born in Tennessee or Misouri. I do know he at one time worked at the National Zoo in D.C., but have had no luck contacting them, and he supposedly rode pony express as a teen.
He has been the biggest mystery in my research so far. Anything you might have would be welcomed.
BTW, are you connected? He was my grandfather.
Thankyou,
Barbara

Re: James Alexander McDowell

aspen89 — 2009-09-06 04:07:38Z

Do you have his obit and death certificate?

Obituary for Garland Francher McDowell

AlexanderRoller — 2009-09-04 23:08:17Z

OBITUARY
November 12, 1964 "Muskogee Daily Phoenix"
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Funeral services for Garland F. McDowell, 64, of Muskogee will be held at 10 a.m. today at Bradley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Oscar Evanson officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A resident of Muskogee the past 54 years, Mr. McDowell died Monday night at a local hospital. He was a truck driver for Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company and a member of Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of the home; a son, Robert G. McDowell of Muskogee; two daughters, Barbara Hanson of Oklahoma City and Patricia Denney of Muskogee; five sisters, Violet Croman of Tahlequah, Ethel Bushnell of Fort Worth, Texas, Ruby Pugh of San Carlos, California, and Grace Freedlund and Julia Seward, both of Alameda, California; and three grandchildren.

Alex Roller
aroller@opusnet.com

McDowell, James Harrison "Harry" Born Nov 1856 Indianapolis IN

DaleImbleau — 2009-09-03 00:23:54Z

Anything you can give me on his family I would appreciate. From research his father was James McDowell born in Scotland but I have no port of entry so cannot use this to search.

Re: john holland mcdowell 1864-1922

Bingie — 2009-07-05 14:43:37Z

I'm going to try to get in touch with other relatives I have on the Walker-Phillips side of my tree. I remember seeing a couple of different McDowells that had married into the family, might even be the name of Crumbly. They are from the Chatt. Tn and Ringgold Ga area I think. Will see what I can find out.

Re: john holland mcdowell 1864-1922

cheryltraylor1 — 2009-07-06 00:13:54Z

Thank you. These McDowells have been very confusing. No one seems to know very much about these particular ones. My aunts and uncles didn't even know much about there grandfather John McDowell.

Re: john holland mcdowell 1864-1922

cheryltraylor1 — 2009-07-12 02:06:13Z

Wow! I had no idea you could do this. I will definately do try that. I'm sure someone in the McDowell family may even have the original but I have never heard any of my aunts, uncles, or mom say anything about it. I have hit several dead ends with other people in our family, I wonder if I can get death certificates for them too and how far back do death certificates go? Thank you for the info. I will let you know if I find out anything else.

Re: john holland mcdowell 1864-1922

cheryltraylor1 — 2009-07-10 21:31:19Z

William H. McDowell, the father of Joseph Jefferson McDowell was born in 1865. My great grandfather was born in 1864. I have seen William H. in other trees as William Henry. John is buried in an old family cemetery with his wife, Tennessee Talley. Joseph is buried in an old cemetery in Red Bank near Chattanooga and Larkin is buried in a church cemetery in Brainerd with his wife. I have no obituaries for any. I have seen William H. McDowell's obit. on here but it doesn't list any brothers or sisters just children. I'm wondering if William could be my John's brother that went by Bill. I'm wondering if the library keeps old obituaries.

Re: john holland mcdowell 1864-1922

aspen89 — 2009-07-10 14:55:52Z

Could the father you mention, William H McD, have gone by Holland? Perhaps that's what the middle initial is?
Have you gotten any obits or death certificates for John or his siblings?

Re: john holland mcdowell 1864-1922

aspen89 — 2009-07-11 19:43:06Z

http://www.hctgs.org/death_certs_main.htm

Here is the link for the TN Dept of State where you can order John's death record. His DOD is 19 Apr 1922 and it's in Vol. 24, page 254. They have order forms on their site.

Let me know if/when you get a copy. I'll be interested in what it says.

Megan

Re: Daniel McDowell, TN

aspen89 — 2009-07-16 02:14:36Z

Hi, Do you happen to know anything of the other McDowells who were in Hamilton Co in the 1870's, 80's, etc?

Re: Robert G. McDowell 1939-2009

aspen89 — 2009-07-16 02:11:50Z

I would like to thank you for your eloquent and lovely message!

Re: John McDowell

aspen89 — 2009-08-09 16:13:20Z

Are you of the Calhoun, AL line? I have a line who were in Barbour Co, AL and moved into Bienville Co, LA. Thomas Carson McDowell> John G Mcdowell.

Brothers Robert and Charles McDowell from Longford, IR to NY

genie4me — 2009-07-16 08:43:59Z

Hi,

Has anyone on this board heard of these brothers and their families? Robert b. 1812 in Longford came to NY in 1841. He marries Eliza Bierne/Byrne about 1851 (I believe after she finished an indentureship.) They have their first child, Robert, in 1852 in Brooklyn, NY. Their second child, Eliza J. was born in Michigan about 1853. She was determined to have a mental deficiency. The final child is Ellen McDowell born in 1859 in Brooklyn, NY.

Robert, the son, moved to Denver, CO and married Sarah "Sadie" Freeman who was born in VA in 1866 but moved to Brooklyn, NY. After her marriage, she inherited a house from her Freeman relative in Brooklyn, NY. The family briefly lived in NY and then went back to Denver.

Brother Charles came over in 1861 and I think it was to sign for his brother's account at the Emigrant Savings Bank in Brooklyn. Charles' family includes his wife,Catherina Soden and several sons and daughters--all born in Ireland. Charles' children are John (1844), Elizabeth (1846), Janie (1853), Annie (1856), Robert (1868) and Charles (1861).

The parents of Robert and John are John McDowell and Ellen Cody per the Emigrant Savings Bank Records.

Do any of these names ring a bell? Surely John's children must have married in the US.

All suggesions/assistance greatly appreciated.

Thanks. Barbara Curtis

Mc DOWELL Johnny and Ann

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-13 01:01:54Z

McDOWELL Johnny and Ann

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Re: Daniel McDowell, TN

jstephens5_1 — 2009-07-16 22:58:38Z

Sorry, but I'm not related to Daniel McDowell. Hester McDowell, Daniel's sister, married John Seabourn who was the uncle of my Seabourn. Daniel was married to a Martha Seabourn, I'm trying to prove which Martha.

Re: Daniel McDowell, TN

jstephens5_1 — 2009-07-16 22:51:32Z

Sorry, no I don't.

Daniel McDowell, TN

jstephens5_1 — 2009-07-09 23:10:17Z

I'm looking for info on a Daniel McDowell who lived in Hamilton and Bradley County, TN in the 1860's. He was made guardian of Elias Guinn's minor children in 1866. I'm trying to find out why he was chosen to be guardian when the deceased mother's family (Seaborns) lived close by.

Looking fio a Donald Lenoir McDowell

cbtnlady — 2009-08-19 14:21:38Z

Donald L. may be the son of Donald L. Sr. lived at one time in Henderson N.C.

Looking for Children of Preston Gordon McDowell

cbtnlady — 2009-08-19 14:18:23Z

Preston G.McDowell was born 1910 in Henderson N.C. he married Mitzie Justice, They had a child in 1939 Carroll Graham McDowell. I believe preston died in abt. 1985 in columbia, S.C.

Looking for children of Green Clay McDowell

cbtnlady — 2009-08-19 14:12:49Z

Green C. McDowell was born abt. 1869 in KY.
1910 census he was 39 years old, wife Amanda35,with childern Nelly 15, John 12, Clarence 10, Carolyn 9,
Ester 7.
I am looking for any of these family members that anyone may know of....

Re: Gilbert McDowell

conradmcdowell66 — 2009-07-19 22:56:01Z

I have Gilbert's and Martha's Marriage Certificate dated 3 April 1887. I am going to post a copy of their Marriage Certificate.
Martha's name is misspelled 3 times in this document and her age changes twice. They were married in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska. They also had a son in this town Gilbert Harrison McDowell. I am going to get his birth certificate if it is available.

Who is C. G. McDowell of NC?

Wylie71 — 2009-08-30 03:14:55Z

North & South Carolina census show the parents of William G. McDowell (1855) and Elizabeth Cornelia McDowell (1856) as C. G (father) and L. E. (mother). Initials don't help. Does anyone happen to know the names of parents? Elizabeth Cornelia (Carrie) McDowell married Clough Henry Rice (1856).
Any help will surely help!
Thanks, wylieb

Re: Mary H. McDowell and Stephen Wayne Crutcher

jmcdowel162 — 2009-07-25 10:20:47Z

Barbara:

My research into the McDowells of Hardin County shows the father of your Mary H. McDowell is one of two John McDowells. This John McDowell arrived in Hardin County around 1802 and died ca. 1830/1832.

This John McDowell is listed in the 1810, 1820, and 1830 censuses and 1802-1829 tax lists in Hardin County. It looks like he also had children named John and James. His widow, Mary McDowell, was listed as the head of household in the 1833 and 1834 tax lists.

It's been a while since I've looked at the marriage records in Hardin County, but I believe Mary McDowell remarried ca. 1834/1835.

You need to make sure you don't confuse this John McDowell with the OTHER John McDowell, who was my 4th great grandfather. He arrived in Hardin County ca. 1811 and died in 1845.

Your John McDowell owned many hundreds of acres of land and a number of slaves. Mine did not. Both were married to women named Mary, but my John McDowell's wife was Mary Brown, daughter of Frederick Brown and Mary Haley.

I don't know if there's any relation between the two John McDowells or not. It's possible they're cousins, but it's just as possible they're unrelated. I never realized how many John McDowell's I would run into in the 1700s and early 1800s.

Hope this helps.

Jacqueline

Mary H. McDowell and Stephen Wayne Crutcher

BarbaraStith41 — 2009-07-24 22:49:00Z

Need help researching parents of Mary H. McDowell. She was born in 1816 in KY and married Stephen Wayne Crutcher 3 Sept 1833 at age 17. I know that her marriage bond was signed by her mother, also named Mary, possibly a widow. I have been unable to find any other information. I know she died at age 33 in Hardin County Kentucky, but I don't have any other information. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Mary H. McDowell and Stephen Wayne Crutcher

BarbaraStith41 — 2009-07-25 12:20:19Z

Thanks for your response.

I had read a posting regarding Mary, wife of John, possibly being the daughter of George Aydelott and Christian Brittingham Hill. I do know Mary McDowell is mentioned as a daughter in both their wills and I think Christian remarried someone named Hebbs (Hobbs) ..Just want to make sure I have the correct Mary and John McDowell.

Re: Daniel McDowell, TN

dianaford3 — 2009-07-16 02:59:05Z

You are of my line but more closly related to Leo (Mac) McDowell. His website is: http://leomcdowell.tripod.com/
you can reach him at: lb_mcdowell@hotmail.com

Do you have old family photos? I would love to share photos with you.
Diana Ford, dianaford3@comcast.net

McDOWELL Jesse E 1880-1960

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-17 19:54:38Z

McDOWELL Jesse E 1880-1960

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Mc DOWELL Willie Inez 1902 1903 dau of J P and M E McDowell

t42Keenan_DallasCoTX — 2009-07-09 12:27:58Z

McDOWELL Willie Inez 1902 1903 dau of J P and M E McDowell

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McDOWELL John P 1861 1937

t42Keenan_DallasCoTX — 2009-07-09 12:19:09Z

McDOWELL John P 1861 1937

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McDOWELL Martha E 1862 1949

t42Keenan_DallasCoTX — 2009-07-11 11:59:26Z

McDOWELL Martha E 1862 1949

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Re: John McDowell

afreeman0537 — 2009-08-10 21:46:32Z

I don't have a lot of information, but I am looking for a John W. McDowell who married Eliza or Lucinda Stephens. He did move from Henry Co, Georgia to Calhoun Co, AL. I am looking for information on him and his son Isaac, who moved to Jackson Parish, La. before 1900. Isaac moved to Lamar Co., TX where he is buried. Don't know what happened to John W.

Robert G. McDowell 1939-2009

TimothyKMcDowell — 2009-07-12 04:55:25Z

Thank you Dad for instilling in me a love of genealogy and a love for our family history. You are now a part of that history and I memorialize you with this post. I love you and miss you everyday!

Obituary-The Denver Post-June 2, 2009
McDowell, Robert Garland
"Brother Bob"
Husband, Dad, Papa, Pastor, "The Buzz", Christ Follower, Friend, Counselor, Teacher, Encourager, Fisherman, Baseball Player, Jokester, Missionary, Coach, Traveler, Driver, Mentor, Humble Servant, Tutor, Helper, Man of Character and Integrity. Born 04/20/1939; Died 05/30/2009. Celebration of Life, Thursday, June 4th, 2009, Alameda Hills Baptist Church, 8525 W. Alameda Pkwy., Lakewood, CO 80226. Viewing, 10:15am; Service, 11am. (obit end)

"A record of the genealogy of"...
Robert Garland McDowell, son of
Garland Francher McDowell, son of
Elbert Houston McDowell, son of
John Wesley McDowell, son of
John Wiley McDowell, son of
John McDowell, son of
Samuel McDowell, son of
John McDowell, son of
Ephraim McDowell

James Alexander McDowell

BWootenDelToro — 2009-08-30 01:37:31Z

I am looking for any kind of help on finding ancesters of James Alexander McDowell, bn.23 March 1884, d. 15 June 1966. Last residence in Nashville,TN. Married Myrtle Lutheri Jordan 1 Feb. 1906 in TN. Children James Wallace and Sarah Kathryn. Has possible connections to Missouri. In the 1950's, worked in Washinton D.C. at the National Zoo. Was reportedly a pony express rider(?).

Nancy Jane McDowell

kkevans594 — 2009-08-27 20:17:06Z

Looking for info on Nancy Jane McDowell b. 1830 Caldwell, KY m. William S. Fryer d. 1/12/1925 Crittenden, KY had a daughter named Margaret A Fryer

Capt. Mark R. McDowell of Colorado Springs, Colo. d. 17 Jul 2009

RIP_09 — 2009-07-20 14:30:56Z

On the Web:
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=1...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 527-09
July 19, 2009
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died July 17 in a F-15E crash near Ghazni Province, Afghanistan.

Killed were: (see link for complete release)

Capt. Mark R. McDowell, 26, of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was assigned to the 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.

For further information, please contact Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Public Affairs office at (919) 722-0027.