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John Leigh Dowdle 1892–1977

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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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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Dowdle in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through John Dowdle 1892–1977

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Biography

The story of John Leigh Dowdle began in 1892 in Mississippi, United States. In 1900, John Leigh Dowdle resided in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi. John Leigh Dowdle married allie d pyron, davie allie pyron, laura ann pyron, and had children including doris dowdle, james l dowdle, raymond dowdle. John Leigh Dowdle passed away in 1977 in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Military U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

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    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

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    Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

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    Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1892
Birth of John Leigh Dowdle in Montgomery County, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1892
Birth of John Leigh Dowdle in Mississippi, United States
Birth
1900
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1900
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1910
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Lodi, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1910
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Lodi, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1920
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Lodi, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1920
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Lodi, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1930
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Mayfield, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1930
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Mayfield, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1935
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Rural, Webster, Mississippi
Residence
1940
John Leigh Dowdle resided here in Beat 3, Webster, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1977
Death of John Leigh Dowdle in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Dowdle

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Mississippi, United States (1892) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Dowdle (1892–1977) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, 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.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 13 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.

John Dowdle's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Leigh Dowdle PTP
1892–1977
Mississippi, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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John Dowdle's Descendants

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John Leigh Dowdle PTP 1892–1977 m. Davie Allie Pyron PTP 1888–1966