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Orpha Jane McDowell 1884–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Sep 1884

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 27 Mar 1970

Death Location: Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John McDowell

Mother: Susan Higdon

Spouse(s): Andrew Jr

Children(s): Pearl Moore, J Moore, Irene Moore, Howard Moore, William Moore, John Moore

In 1884, Orpha Jane McDowell entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John Butler Mcdowell And Susan Catherine Higdon. In 1900, Orpha Jane McDowell resided in Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Orpha Jane McDowell resided in Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA. Orpha Jane McDowell married Andrew Jackson Moore Jr, and had children including Howard Alexander Moore, Irene C Moore, J Jackson Moore, John J Moore, Pearl Moore, William Wendel Moore. Orpha Jane McDowell passed away in 1970 in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Orpha Jane McDowell entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John Butler Mcdowell And Susan Catherine Higdon.
  • In 1900, Orpha Jane McDowell resided in Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Orpha Jane McDowell resided in Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • Orpha Jane McDowell married Andrew Jackson Moore Jr, and had children including Howard Alexander Moore, Irene C Moore, J Jackson Moore, John J Moore, Pearl Moore, William Wendel Moore.
  • Orpha Jane McDowell passed away in 1970 in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Orpha McDowell's Ancestors

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Orpha McDowell
1884–1970
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Butler McDowell
1862–1933
South Carolina, USA
Susan (Catherine) Higdon
1862–1935
North Carolina
Grandparents
John (Butler) McDowell
1836–
South Carolina
Nancy (Melinda) Hudson
1836–1876
Greenville County, SC
Great-Grandparents
Wiley Hudson
1810–1866
Lucinda Wilson
1811–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Burrell Hudson
1769–1861
Sarah Yeargin
1783–1860

Orpha McDowell's Descendants

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Orpha (Jane) McDowell (28 Sep 1884–27 Mar 1970) m. Andrew (Jackson Moore) Jr (18 April 1874–13 November 1969)
  1. 1. Pearl Moore 1906–
  2. 2. J (Jackson) Moore 1907–1990
  3. 3. Irene (C) Moore 1910–
  4. 4. Howard (Alexander) Moore 1910–1996 m. Cora (Lee) Higdon 1915–1961
    1. 1. Allie (Marie) Moore 1937–
  5. 5. William (Wendel) Moore 1914–
  6. 6. John (J) Moore 1916–

Orpha McDowell's Timeline

5 Records

1884
28 Sep 1884
Birth of Orpha Jane McDowell in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Orpha Jane McDowell resided here in Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Orpha Jane McDowell resided here in Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Orpha Jane McDowell resided here in Ellijay, Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Ellijay, Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1970
27 Mar 1970
Age 86
Death of Orpha Jane McDowell in Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, USA
Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1884
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1309; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 135
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341438
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1309; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ellijay, Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341438

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 28 Mar 1970; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.12338632,0.1589564,0.17489782&xid=33

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklin, Macon, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Macon
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1970
    Event Place: Morganton, Burke, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 28 Mar 1970; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.12338632,0.1589564,0.17489782&xid=33

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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