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Joseph McDowell 1767–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1767

Birth Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 2 July 1812

Death Location: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Joseph McDowell

Mother: Mary Holbrooks

Spouse(s): Martha White

Children(s): None None, Joseph III, Martha McDowell, Jane McDowell

In 1767, Joseph McDowell entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph Mcdowell And Mary Nancy Jane Holbrooks. In 1790, Joseph McDowell resided in Guilford, North Carolina, USA. In 1800, Joseph McDowell resided in Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina. Joseph McDowell married Martha E Paisley White, and had children including Jane Mcdowell, Joseph Mcdowell Iii, Martha Mcdowell. Joseph McDowell passed away in 1812 in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1767, Joseph McDowell entered the world in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Joseph Mcdowell And Mary Nancy Jane Holbrooks.
  • In 1790, Joseph McDowell resided in Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, Joseph McDowell resided in Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina.
  • Joseph McDowell married Martha E Paisley White, and had children including Jane Mcdowell, Joseph Mcdowell Iii, Martha Mcdowell.
  • Joseph McDowell passed away in 1812 in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph McDowell
1745–1797
Birth Location: Ireland
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Mary Holbrooks
–1797
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Martha White
1763–1828
Birth Location: Norristown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

None None
1797–1846
Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Joseph III
1788–1822
Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
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Martha McDowell
1790–1849
Birth Location: Cowpens, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
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Jane McDowell
1792–1834
Birth Location: Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
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Joseph McDowell's Ancestors

Self
Joseph McDowell
1767–1812
Birth Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Joseph McDowell
1745–1797
Ireland
Mary (Nancy Jane) Holbrooks
–1797
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph McDowell's Descendants

1.
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Joseph McDowell (1767–2 July 1812) m. Martha (E Paisley) White (20 Jun 1763–5 Sep 1828)
  1. 1. 1797–1846 m. 1814–1894
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) McDowell 1836–1878 m. Michael (J) Pomfret 1832–1888
      1. 1. Kitty (Ann 'Anna') Pomfret 1860–1893
      2. 2. Henrietta Pomfret 1865–1957 m. James (W) Anderson 1862–1943
        1. 1. Haven (Pomfret) Anderson 1908–1996
        2. 2. Frances (W) Anderson 1891–1985
        3. 3. Ruth Anderson 1889–1987
        4. 4. Edwil (E) Anderson 1900–1968
        5. 5. J (Cloie) Anderson 1903–1987
      3. 3. Martha (Jane 'Mattie') Pomfret 1872–1963
      4. 4. Margaret (Emmett 'Margie') Pomfret 1876–1894
      5. 5. Martha (Jane) Pomfret 1870–1871
    2. 2. Joseph (White) McDowell 1839–1917
    3. 3. Margaret (Elizabeth) McDowell 1832–1907
    4. 4. Lucy (Leah) McDowell 1843–1921
    5. 5. Abner (C) McDowell 1834–1870
    6. 6. Edward (Rawlings) McDowell 1838–1873
  2. 2. Joseph (McDowell) III 1788–1822
  3. 3. Martha McDowell 1790–1849 m. Aaron Orendorff 1784–1846
    1. 1. Darius (White) Orendorff 1828–1921
    2. 2. Deliliah (Jane) Orendorff 1818–1871
    3. 3. Abigail (Chapman) Orendorff 1823–1853
    4. 4. Mary (Harris) Orendorff 1820–1857
    5. 5. Minerva Orndorff 1830–1914
    6. 6. Cyrus (Wilson) Orendorff 1825–1848
    7. 7. Solon Orendorff 1832–1930
    8. 8. Thomas (Hogg) Orendorff 1814–1878
    9. 9. Joseph (McDowell) Orendorff 1816–1842
    10. 10. Eliza (Jane) Orendorff 1832–1910
  4. 4. Jane McDowell 1792–1834

Joseph McDowell's Timeline

5 Records

1767
1767
Birth of Joseph McDowell in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 23
Joseph McDowell resided here in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 33
Joseph McDowell resided here in Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina
Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina
1812
1812
Age 45
Joseph McDowell resided here in Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1812
2 July 1812
Age 45
Death of Joseph McDowell in Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Guilford, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 498; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 670; Image: 627; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records, The Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Early Tax Lists of Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: From mill wheel to plowshare : the story of the contribution of the Christian Orndorff family

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 July 1812
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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