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John McDowell 1849–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Nov 1849

Birth Location: Hickory, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 04 Dec 1930

Death Location: Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John McDowell

Mother: Margaret Miller

Spouse(s): Effie McDowell

Children(s): Hugh McDowell, Alice McDowell, Alvan McDowell, Ralph McDowell

In 1849, John McDowell entered the world in Hickory, Pennsylvania, born to John Mcdowell And Margaret Miller. In 1860, John McDowell resided in Mount Pleasant, Hickory, Washington, Pennsylvania,. In 1920, John McDowell resided in Canonsburg Ward 2, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. John McDowell married Effie Alice Mcdowell, and had children including Alice Martha Mcdowell, Alvan Miller Mcdowell, Hugh Elmer Mcdowell, Ralph Dickson Mcdowell. John McDowell passed away in 1930 in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1849, John McDowell entered the world in Hickory, Pennsylvania, born to John Mcdowell And Margaret Miller.
  • In 1860, John McDowell resided in Mount Pleasant, Hickory, Washington, Pennsylvania,.
  • In 1920, John McDowell resided in Canonsburg Ward 2, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John McDowell married Effie Alice Mcdowell, and had children including Alice Martha Mcdowell, Alvan Miller Mcdowell, Hugh Elmer Mcdowell, Ralph Dickson Mcdowell.
  • John McDowell passed away in 1930 in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John McDowell's Ancestors

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John McDowell
1849–1930
Birth Place: Hickory, Pennsylvania
Parents
John McDowell
1811–1886
Washington, Pennsylvania
Margaret Miller
1810–1866
McConnelle Neill, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
James McDowell
1760–1827
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mary McKnight
1774–1850
Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jacob (MILLER) Sr
1770–1857
Maryland, USA
Jane (Filson) Miller
1777–1858
Berkeley County Virginia, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas McDowell
1730–1796
Janet Clark
1730–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John McDowell's Descendants

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John McDowell (09 Nov 1849–04 Dec 1930) m. Effie (Alice) McDowell (22 May 1866–19 June 1950)
  1. 1. Hugh (Elmer) McDowell 1902–1903
  2. 2. Alice (Martha) McDowell 1906–1994
  3. 3. Alvan (Miller) McDowell 1903–1987 m. Maude (Emma) Liddell 1907–1992
    1. 1. John (Liddell) McDowell 1936–2024 m. Virginia Gardner 1937–2007
  4. 4. Ralph (Dickson) McDowell 1907–1979

John McDowell's Timeline

4 Records

1849
09 Nov 1849
Birth of John McDowell in Hickory, Pennsylvania
Hickory, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 11
John McDowell resided here in Mount Pleasant, Hickory, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Mount Pleasant, Hickory, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 71
John McDowell resided here in Canonsburg Ward 2, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Canonsburg Ward 2, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
04 Dec 1930
Age 81
Death of John McDowell in Canonsburg, Washington Co., Pennsylvania
Canonsburg, Washington Co., Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Nov 1849
    Event Place: Hickory, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 114501-117650
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canonsburg Ward 2, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1660; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 137
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Hickory, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Canonsburg Ward 2, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Canonsburg Ward 2, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1660; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 137

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1930
    Event Place: Canonsburg, Washington Co., Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 114501-117650
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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