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John Dowell 1780–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 September 1780

Birth Location: Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1863

Death Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

Father: Matthew McDowell

Mother: Elizabeth Anderson

Spouse(s): Henrietta McDowell

Children(s): Elizabeth Rice, John Jr

In 1780, John Dowell entered the world in Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, USA, born to Matthew W Mcdowell And Elizabeth Anderson. In 1786, John Dowell resided in Warminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1830, John Dowell resided in South Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA. John Dowell married Henrietta Blanchard Kollock Mcdowell, and had children including Elizabeth Mcdowell Rice, John Kollock Mcdowell Jr. John Dowell passed away in 1863 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1780, John Dowell entered the world in Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, USA, born to Matthew W Mcdowell And Elizabeth Anderson.
  • In 1786, John Dowell resided in Warminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1830, John Dowell resided in South Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA.
  • John Dowell married Henrietta Blanchard Kollock Mcdowell, and had children including Elizabeth Mcdowell Rice, John Kollock Mcdowell Jr.
  • John Dowell passed away in 1863 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Dowell's Ancestors

Self
John Dowell
1780–1863
Birth Place: Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Matthew W McDowell
1738–1806
Elizabeth Anderson
1736–1823
Brimfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Ephraim (Samuel McDowell,) II
1688–1762
Connor, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Margaret Irvine
1714–1762
Mt Bethel, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA
John (F.) Anderson
1698–1747
St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
Margaret (Marilia) Dixson
1705–1795
Antrim, Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Robert Anderson
1669–
Isobel Ferrier
1674–
John Dixon
1678–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Andersone
1645–
Elspeth Alisone
1650–
Alexander Cowtown)
1633–1684
Margory Arbuthnot
1624–1725
Robert Ireland
1630–1700
Priscilla Dickson
1638–1701

John Dowell's Descendants

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John Dowell (10 September 1780–18 Feb 1863) m. Henrietta (Blanchard Kollock) McDowell (22 Oct 1786–8 Jan 1868)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (McDowell) Rice 1816–1874
  2. 2. John (Kollock McDowell) Jr 1812–1869

John Dowell's Timeline

6 Records

1780
10 September 1780
Birth of John Dowell in Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
1786
1786
Age 6
John Dowell resided here in Warminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Warminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 50
John Dowell resided here in South Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
South Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
1860
1860
Age 80
John Dowell resided here in Philadelphia Ward 14 Division 1, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 14 Division 1, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
13 February 1863
Age 83
Death of John Dowell in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1863
18 Feb 1863
Age 83
Burial of John Dowell in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 September 1780
    Event Place: Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 249
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index
    [3] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 823440
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Philadelphia Ward 14 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1164; Pag
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography; Volume: Vol. IV
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Warminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax Records, The Bucks County Historical Society; Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tax Records, 1782-1860; Collection: Title No. 102; Roll Number: 26
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 321

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: South Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: South Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey; Series: M19; Roll: 83; Page: 241; Family History Library Film: 0337936

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 14 Division 1, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Philadelphia Ward 14 Division 1, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1164; Pag

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 February 1863
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 249
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1260
    [3] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index
    [4] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 823440
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, PA, USA; US, Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 11-0928 65d Box 54
    [7] Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography; Volume: Vol. IV
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1863
    Event Place: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 1260
    [2] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, PA, USA; US, Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 11-0928 65d Box 54

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