Earl H McDowell 1907–1981
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Earl McDowell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Earl H McDowell began in 1907 in Rothville, Chariton, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Earl H McDowell resided in Yellow Creek, Chariton, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Earl H McDowell resided in Brookfield, Linn, Missouri, USA. Earl H McDowell married ada elizabeth mcdowell, and had children including doris i mcdowell, marilyn mcdowell, robert mcdowell jr. Earl H McDowell passed away in 1981 in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA.
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1Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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5Marriage Records Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
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6Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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7Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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8Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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9Burial Records Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1819-2012
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10Death Records Oregon, Death Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Earl McDowell
This ancestor line traces from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (1758) to Rothville, Chariton, Missouri, USA (1907) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Earl McDowell (1907–1981) was born in Rothville, Chariton, Missouri, USA and died in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Earl McDowell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record