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J A Dowdy 1866–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 November 1866

Birth Location: Wayne County, Tennessee

Death Date: 4 Dec 1943

Death Location: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: J Dowdy

Mother: Louiza Dowdy

Spouse(s): Lorena Dowdy, Myra Dowdy

Children(s): R. Dowdy, Vernard Dowdy, Blanch Dawdey

The story of J A Dowdy began in 1866 in Wayne County, Tennessee. In 1870, J A Dowdy resided in District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, J A Dowdy resided in District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA. J A Dowdy married Lorena S Dowdy, Myra M Dowdy, and had children including Blanch Dawdey, R B Dowdy, Vernard Dowdy. J A Dowdy passed away in 1943 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of J A Dowdy began in 1866 in Wayne County, Tennessee.
  • In 1870, J A Dowdy resided in District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, J A Dowdy resided in District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA.
  • J A Dowdy married Lorena S Dowdy, Myra M Dowdy, and had children including Blanch Dawdey, R B Dowdy, Vernard Dowdy.
  • J A Dowdy passed away in 1943 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

J Dowdy
1824–1901
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Louiza Dowdy
1827–1909
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
LD

Spouses(s)

Lorena Dowdy
1869–
Birth Location: Alabama
LD
Myra Dowdy
1874–1901
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MD

Children(s)

R. Dowdy
1897–1980
Birth Location: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
RD
Vernard Dowdy
1899–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
VD
Blanch Dawdey
1898–1992
Birth Location: Lauderdale, Alabama
BD

J Dowdy's Ancestors

Self
J Dowdy
1866–1943
Birth Place: Wayne County, Tennessee
Parents
J B Dowdy
1824–1901
Tennessee, USA
Louiza (J) Dowdy
1827–1909
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Cornelius Farris
1802–1839
York County, South Carolina, United States of America
Sally Wallace
1802–1866
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Richard Faris
1773–1855
Elizabeth Faires
1776–1841
John Wallace
1765–1812
RUTH BEARD
1765–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Faris
1726–1802
Jean Faris
1730–1807

J Dowdy's Descendants

1.
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J (A) Dowdy (15 November 1866–4 Dec 1943) m. Lorena (S) Dowdy (abt 1869–) m. Myra (M.) Dowdy (9 January 1874–29 July 1901)
  1. 1. R. (B.) Dowdy 1897–1980 m. Susie Koonce 1899–1979
    1. 1. Rufus (A) Doudy 1923–
    2. 2. James (A) Doudy 1918–2005
  2. 2. Vernard Dowdy 1899–
  3. 3. Blanch Dawdey 1898–1992

J Dowdy's Timeline

10 Records

1866
15 November 1866
Birth of J A Dowdy in Wayne County, Tennessee
Wayne County, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 4
J A Dowdy resided here in District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
J A Dowdy resided here in District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
J A Dowdy resided here in Woodland, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Woodland, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 54
J A Dowdy resided here in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
J A Dowdy resided here in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 69
J A Dowdy resided here in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 74
J A Dowdy resided here in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1943
1 December 1943
Age 77
Death of J A Dowdy in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama
1943
4 Dec 1943
Age 77
Burial of J A Dowdy in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 December 1943
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Florence Herald; Publication Date: 3 Dec 1943; Publication Place: Florence, Alabama, USA; ,0.5433273,0.4859881,0.8597138&xid=2378
    [4] Alabama, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 November 1866
    Event Place: Wayne County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Family History Film: 1255284; Page: 84A; Enumeration District: 169
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1569; Page: 495B; Family History Library Film: 553068
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Woodland, Lauderdale, Alabama; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240024
    [5] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2339769
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00050; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39-26
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Florence Herald; Publication Date: 3 Dec 1943; Publication Place: Florence, Alabama, USA; ,0.5433273,0.4859881,0.8597138&xid=2378
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 64

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Florence
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Florence Herald; Publication Date: 3 Dec 1943; Publication Place: Florence, Alabama, USA; ,0.5433273,0.4859881,0.8597138&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00050; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39-26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00050; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2339769

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1943
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Woodland, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Woodland, Lauderdale, Alabama; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240024

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1569; Page: 495B; Family History Library Film: 553068

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Family History Film: 1255284; Page: 84A; Enumeration District: 169
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