Who was Mary McDowell?

Mary McDowell (1782–1846) was born in Pennsylvania, USA and died in Bucyrus, Crawford, Ohio, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Polly McDowell 1782–1846

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Jan 1782 · Pennsylvania, USA

Died 31 Jul 1846 · Bucyrus, Crawford, Ohio, USA

Father Mathew B Mcdowell

Mother Jane Borland

Siblings Allen Mcdowell, Catherine Agnes Mcdowell, David Mcdowell, James Mcdowell, John Mcdowell, Joseph Mcdowell, Matthew Mcdowell, Nancy Anne Mcdowell, Polly Mcdowell, Robert Mcdowell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Mathew B Mcdowell

Jane Borland

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Children

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Biography

Mary Polly McDowell was born in 1782 in Pennsylvania, USA, the child of mathew b mcdowell and jane borland. Mary Polly McDowell passed away in 1846 in Bucyrus, Crawford, Ohio, USA.

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1782

Birth of Mary Polly McDowell in Pennsylvania, USA

Birth

1846

Death of Mary Polly McDowell in Bucyrus, Crawford, Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary McDowell

This ancestor line traces from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (1758) to Pennsylvania, USA (1782) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary McDowell (1782–1846) was born in Pennsylvania, USA and died in Bucyrus, Crawford, Ohio, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 2 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.
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