YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Dowell 1802–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1802

Birth Location: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset

Death Date: 14 Mar 1858

Death Location: Wyke Regis, Dorset, England

Father: John Dowell

Mother: Sarah Cross

Spouse(s): Priscilla Gover

Children(s): Elizabeth Dowell, Mary Dowell, William Dowell, Priscilla Dowell

John Dowell was born in 1802 in Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset, the child of John Dowell And Sarah Cross. In 1841, John Dowell resided in Wyke Regis, Dorset, England. John Dowell married Priscilla Gover, and had children including Elizabeth Anne Dowell, Mary Ann Dowell, Priscilla Gover Dowell, William Gover Dowell. John Dowell passed away in 1858 in Wyke Regis, Dorset, England.

Find more search results for John Dowell
JD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • John Dowell was born in 1802 in Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset, the child of John Dowell And Sarah Cross.
  • In 1841, John Dowell resided in Wyke Regis, Dorset, England.
  • John Dowell married Priscilla Gover, and had children including Elizabeth Anne Dowell, Mary Ann Dowell, Priscilla Gover Dowell, William Gover Dowell.
  • John Dowell passed away in 1858 in Wyke Regis, Dorset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dowell
1767–1828
Birth Location: Dorset, England.
JD
Sarah Cross
1768–1847
Birth Location: Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
SC

Spouses(s)

Priscilla Gover
1799–1890
Birth Location: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
PG

Children(s)

Elizabeth Dowell
1828–1913
Birth Location: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
ED
Mary Dowell
1830–1899
Birth Location: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
MD
William Dowell
1833–
Birth Location: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
WD
Priscilla Dowell
1835–1927
Birth Location: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
PD

John Dowell's Ancestors

Self
John Dowell
1802–1858
Birth Place: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
Parents
John Dowell
1767–1828
Dorset, England.
Sarah Cross
1768–1847
Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
Grandparents
John (Dowell) (Dowle)
1725–
Dorchester, Dorset
Elizabeth Bushrod
1725–
Dorchester, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Bushrod
1696–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Dowell's Descendants

1.
JD
John Dowell (abt 1802–14 Mar 1858) m. Priscilla Gover (1799–1890)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Anne) Dowell 1828–1913 m. Samuel (James) Bishop 1825–1901
    1. 1. Kate Bishop 1868–
    2. 2. Lilly Bishop 1871–
    3. 3. Sydney Bishop 1875–
    4. 4. William (Gover) Bishop 1857–
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Dowell 1830–1899 m. Samuel Prankerd 1830–1902
    1. 1. William (Sidney) Prankerd 1868–1893
    2. 2. Alice (Susan) Prankerd 1875–1958
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Gover) Prankard 1863–1930
    4. 4. Samuel (T.) Prankard 1859–
    5. 5. Mary (A.) Prankard 1861–
    6. 6. Ellen (J.) Prankard 1865–
    7. 7. John (J.B.) Prankard 1867–
    8. 8. Joseph (A.) Prankard 1872–
  3. 3. William (Gover) Dowell 1833–
  4. 4. Priscilla (Gover) Dowell 1835–1927 m. Joseph Munts 1834–1881
    1. 1. Alfred (Charles) Munts 1866–1939 m. Harriett (Frances) Bowditch 1869–1954
      1. 1. Hilda Munts 1909–
      2. 2. Agnes (Elsie) Munts 1897–1969
    2. 2. Priscilla (Dowell) Munts 1857–1857
    3. 3. Priscilla (Gover) Munts 1862–1942 m. Charles Ryall 1869–
      1. 1. Alfd (Chas) Ryall 1894–
      2. 2. Percy (Douglas) Ryall 1895–
      3. 3. Florence (Louisa) Ryall 1898–
    4. 4. Elizabeth munts 1870–1956 m. Francis (H) Loveless 1864–
      1. 1. Percivale (R) Loveless 1894–
      2. 2. Gladys (Irene) Loveless 1903–
    5. 5. John (Dowell) Munts 1863–1944 m. Lilla Joy 1873–
      1. 1. Alice Mounts 1897–
      2. 2. Lucy (M) Mounts 1899–
      3. 3. John (J) Mounts 1901–
    6. 6. Joseph Munts 1873–1944 m. Charlotte (Helena) Potter 1876–1929
      1. 1. Olive (May) Munts 1903–1990 m. Frederick (George) Leaver 1901–1990
      2. 2. William (Henry) Munts 1908–1989
      3. 3. Henry (Augustus) munts 1913–1983 m. Iris (Lillian) Blake 1920–2003
      4. 4. Dorothy munts 1900–1994 m. Richard (C) Arnold 1901–1986
        1. 1. Marina (Dawn) Arnold 1935–2005
      5. 5. Joseph munts 1905–1993 m. Doris (Ena) Crabb 1907–1962
        1. 1. Nigel (William) Munts 1950–1950
      6. 6. Alfred munts 1909–1976
      7. 7. George munts 1911–1986 m. Eva Keech 1910–
        1. 1. George (E) Munts 1940–2010

John Dowell's Timeline

7 Records

1802
abt 1802
Birth of John Dowell in Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
1802
7 Oct 1802
John Dowell was baptized in Broadwey, Dorset, England
Broadwey, Dorset, England
1841
1841
Age 39
John Dowell resided here in Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
1851
1851
Age 49
John Dowell appeared in census in Middle Street Wyke Regis
Middle Street Wyke Regis
1851
1851
Age 49
John Dowell resided here in Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
1858
1858
Age 56
Death of John Dowell
None
1858
14 Mar 1858
Age 56
Burial of John Dowell in Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
Wyke Regis, Dorset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1802
    Event Place: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset
    Record Source:
    [1] Dorset, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2010, Dorchester, England; Reference: PEWYK
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1857; Folio: 442; Page: 73; GSU roll: 221004
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 286; Book: 19; Civil Parish: Wyke Regis; County: Dorset; Enumeration District: 12; Page: 5; Line: 24; GSU roll: 241339
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1802
    Event Place: Broadwey, Dorset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Dorset Parish Registers; Reference: PEBDY: RE13
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [3] England, Select Dorset Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 286; Book: 19; Civil Parish: Wyke Regis; County: Dorset; Enumeration District: 12; Page: 5; Line: 24; GSU roll: 241339

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Middle Street Wyke Regis

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1857; Folio: 442; Page: 73; GSU roll: 221004

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1858
    Record Source: Dorset, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2010, Dorchester, England; Reference: PEWYK

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1858
    Event Place: Wyke Regis, Dorset, England
    Record Source: Dorset, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2010, Dorchester, England; Reference: PE/WYK
Find more search results for John Dowell

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE