Mathew Henderson McDowell 1822–1901
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mathew 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
Mathew Henderson McDowell was born in 1822 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of james mcdowell and sarah ann brandon. In 1870, Mathew Henderson McDowell resided in Copley, Knox, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Mathew Henderson McDowell resided in Victoria, Knox, Illinois, USA. Mathew Henderson McDowell married mirandi mcdowal, and had children including anna mcdowell, asher mcdowell, caroline mcdowell, della mcdowell, effe mcdowell, hasia mcdowal, james mcdowell, john mcdowell, mariah mcdowal, moses mcdowell, nelly mcdowell, orin mcdowell, orpha mcdowell, owen l mcdowell. Mathew Henderson McDowell passed away in 1901 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri, United States of America.
Sources
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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4Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Death Records Washington, Select Death Certificates
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mathew McDowell
This ancestor line traces from Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America (1758) to Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA (1822) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mathew McDowell (1822–1901) was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri, United States of America. 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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Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record