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Richard Dowdy 1744–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1744

Birth Location: New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1830

Death Location: Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States

Father: Thomas Dowdy

Mother: Elizabeth Parsons

Spouse(s): Drusella Martin, Martha FOWLER

Children(s): Richard Dowdy, Martin Dowdy, Marchant Dowdy, Henry Dowdy, Richard Dowdy, Mary Temple, John Dowdy

In 1744, Richard Dowdy entered the world in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Dowdy And Elizabeth Parsons. In 1790, Richard Dowdy resided in Craven, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, Richard Dowdy resided in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States. Richard Dowdy married Drusella Amie Martin, Martha Peggy Fowler, and had children including Henry Dowdy, John Martin Dowdy, Marchant Dowdy, Martin Dowdy, Mary Temple, Richard Dowdy. Richard Dowdy passed away in 1830 in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1744, Richard Dowdy entered the world in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Dowdy And Elizabeth Parsons.
  • In 1790, Richard Dowdy resided in Craven, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, Richard Dowdy resided in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States.
  • Richard Dowdy married Drusella Amie Martin, Martha Peggy Fowler, and had children including Henry Dowdy, John Martin Dowdy, Marchant Dowdy, Martin Dowdy, Mary Temple, Richard Dowdy.
  • Richard Dowdy passed away in 1830 in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Dowdy
1698–1790
Birth Location: Henrico, VA
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Elizabeth Parsons
1700–1755
Birth Location: Colonial North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Drusella Martin
1745–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Martha FOWLER
1740–1830
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Richard Dowdy
1778–1832
Birth Location: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States
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Martin Dowdy
1760–1845
Birth Location: –
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Marchant Dowdy
1760–
Birth Location: –
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Henry Dowdy
1760–1845
Birth Location: England or Virginia, USA
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Richard Dowdy
1748–1832
Birth Location: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, United States
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Mary Temple
1770–1845
Birth Location: –
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John Dowdy
1760–1845
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Richard Dowdy's Ancestors

Self
Richard Dowdy
1744–1830
Birth Place: New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Dowdy
1698–1790
Henrico, VA
Elizabeth Parsons
1700–1755
Colonial North Carolina
Grandparents
William (B) Dowdy
1680–1740
Albermarle Parrish, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Nancy Hopkins
1685–
North Carolina, United States
Robert Parsons
1720–1777
Surry, Virginia, USA
Eleanor Hines
1725–1770
Surry, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William England
1635–1694
Nancy Hopkins
1685–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Doude
1611–1668
Elizabeth Dadson
1616–1684

Richard Dowdy's Descendants

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Richard Dowdy (1744–1830) m. Drusella (Amie) Martin (1745–) m. Martha (Peggy) FOWLER (1740–1830 or 1766)
  1. 1. Richard Dowdy 1778–1832 m. Penelope Lane 1775–1820
    1. 1. John (Lottoway) Dowdy 1804–1860 m. Gordie (Ann) Anderson 1808–1860
      1. 1. Mark (Lottoway) Dowdy 1847–1934 m. Polly Rainey 1842–1951 m. lucinda cato 1845–1922 m. Nancy (A) Musselwhite 1840– m. Sarah (Jane) Warren 1852– m. Catherine McDaniel 1850–
        1. 1. Samuel (C) Dowdy 1874–1940 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Grisham 1878–1945
        2. 2. Dolly Dowdy 1911–2000
        3. 3. Selene Dowdy 1883–1960
        4. 4. Nancy (E) Dowdy 1870–1860
        5. 5. William (S.) Dowdy 1874–
        6. 6. Nancy (E) Dowdy 1870–
        7. 7. Rena (E) dowdy 1882–1949
        8. 8. Minnie (Lee) Dowdy 1894–1965
        9. 9. Margarett (Lula) Dowdy 1879–1909
        10. 10. Amanda (L) Dowdy 1876–1951
        11. 11. Gordie (A) Dowdy 1872–1950
        12. 12. Julie (V) Dowdy 1869–1946
        13. 13. Mary (F) Dowdy 1868–1909
        14. 14. E (J) Mustelewhite 1864–
        15. 15. Polly (Dowdy) Busbin 1906–1988
        16. 16. Mamie (E) Dowdy 1908–1996
        17. 17. Mamie (E) Dowdy 1906–1998
        18. 18. Mark (Lottaway) Dowdy 1917–2008
        19. 19. Virgil (H) Dowdy 1900–1980
        20. 20. Piney Dowdy 1883–1960
        21. 21. Balie Dowdy 1884–
        22. 22. Sarah (G) Dowdy 1897–
        23. 23. Joseph (Daniel) Dowdy 1891–1976
        24. 24. William (Nelson) Dowdy 1894–1974
        25. 25. James (B) Dowdy 1903–1985
        26. 26. Hezekiah Dowdy 1910–1986
      2. 2. James (Richard) Dowdy 1828–1864
      3. 3. William (Shepard) Dowdy 1828–1860
      4. 4. General (Henry Harrison) Dowdy 1842–1922
      5. 5. Thomas Dowdy 1843–1922
      6. 6. Daniel ("Dan") Dowdy 1849–1922
      7. 7. Gordie (Ellen) Dowdy 1837–1826
      8. 8. Elizabeth Dowdy 1858–
      9. 9. Thomas Dowdy 1844–1845
      10. 10. Gordie (Ellen) Dowdy 1826–1826
      11. 11. Henry (Harrison "Griff") Dowdy 1842–1843
      12. 12. Rebecca (Bohannan) Dowdy 1853–1918
      13. 13. William ("Bill" Shepard) Dowdy 1832–1919
      14. 14. Mary Dowdy 1838–1918
      15. 15. Jackson Dowdy 1848–1849
      16. 16. James (Richard "Dick") Dowdy 1828–1879
      17. 17. John (Randolph) Dowdy 1836–1904
      18. 18. Joseph (Josiah) Dowdy 1840–1862
      19. 19. Hezekiah ('Hezzie') Dowdy 1827–1878
    2. 2. Judith Dowdy 1811–1836
    3. 3. Judy Dowdy 1808–
    4. 4. John (Lottoway) Dowdy 1804– m. Gordie (Ann) Anderson 1808–1860
    5. 5. Catherine Dowdy 1806–1879
    6. 6. JP Harkness 1804–1826 m. Gordie (Ann) Anderson 1808–
    7. 7. Wylly Dowdy –1829
    8. 8. Judy Dowdy 1808–
    9. 9. Judith Dowdy 1811–1836
    10. 10. Catherine (L) Dowdy 1806–1879
  2. 2. Martin Dowdy 1760–1845
  3. 3. Marchant Dowdy 1760–
  4. 4. Henry Dowdy 1760–1845
  5. 5. Richard Dowdy 1748–1832
  6. 6. Mary Temple 1770–1845
  7. 7. John (Martin) Dowdy 1760–1845

Richard Dowdy's Timeline

5 Records

1744
1744
Birth of Richard Dowdy in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
1790
1790
Age 46
Richard Dowdy resided here in Craven, North Carolina, United States
Craven, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 76
Richard Dowdy resided here in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 86
Richard Dowdy resided here in Capt Hardimans District, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
Capt Hardimans District, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
1830
1830
Age 86
Death of Richard Dowdy in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1744
    Event Place: New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 276

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Craven, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Craven, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 431; Image: 574; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Oglethorpe, Georgia; Page: 192; NARA Roll: M33_7; Image: 199

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Capt Hardimans District, Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: New Bern, Craven, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 119; Page: 141; Family History Library Film: 0018085
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Capt Hardimans District, Oglethorpe, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 20; Page: 75; Family History Library Film: 0007040

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 276
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