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Jean McDowell 1736–1814

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jean McDowell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Apr 1736 · Pennsboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 6 Aug 1814 · Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Father William Mcdowell
Mother Mary Irvine
Siblings Annabelle Mcdowell, Capt Thomas Mcdowell, Elizabeth Mcdowell, James Mcdowell, Jane Mcdowell, John Mcdowell, Margaret Mcdowell, Nathan Mcdowell, Robert Mcdowell, Sarah Mcdowell, Susan Mcdowell, William Mcdowell

Researchers connected through Jean McDowell 1736–1814

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jean McDowell 1736–1814

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jean McDowell began in 1736 in Pennsboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. Jean McDowell passed away in 1814 in Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1736
Birth of Jean McDowell in Pennsboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1814
Death of Jean McDowell in Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jean McDowell

This ancestor line traces from Loch Etive, Argyllshire, Scotland (1648) to Pennsboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States (1736) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jean McDowell (1736–1814) was born in Pennsboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Mercersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jean in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jean McDowell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jean McDowell PTP
1736–1814
Pennsboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jean McDowell's Descendants

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JM
Jean McDowell PTP 1736–1814