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Robert McDowell 1757–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1757

Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 17 Feb 1830

Death Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Robert McDowell

Mother: Mary McCoy

Spouse(s): Catherine Heiss

Children(s): William McDowell, Alexander McDowell, Henry McDowell, Margaret McDowell, Mary McDowell, John Mcdowell, James McDowell, Samuel McDowell, Robert McDowell, Jacob McDowell

Robert McDowell was born in 1757 in Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Robert Mcdowell And Mary Mccoy. In 1787, Robert McDowell resided in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. Robert McDowell married Catherine Hice Heiss, and had children including Alexander Mcdowell, Henry Mcdowell, Jacob Mcdowell, James Mcdowell, John A Mcdowell, Margaret Mcdowell, Mary Mcdowell, Robert Mcdowell, Samuel Mcdowell, William Mcdowell. Robert McDowell passed away in 1830 in Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • Robert McDowell was born in 1757 in Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Robert Mcdowell And Mary Mccoy.
  • In 1787, Robert McDowell resided in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
  • Robert McDowell married Catherine Hice Heiss, and had children including Alexander Mcdowell, Henry Mcdowell, Jacob Mcdowell, James Mcdowell, John A Mcdowell, Margaret Mcdowell, Mary Mcdowell, Robert Mcdowell, Samuel Mcdowell, William Mcdowell.
  • Robert McDowell passed away in 1830 in Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert McDowell
1727–1784
Birth Location: Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
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Mary McCoy
1731–1796
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Heiss
1760–1838
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

William McDowell
1785–1878
Birth Location: Ligonier township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Alexander McDowell
1783–1863
Birth Location: –
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Henry McDowell
1784–1854
Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Margaret McDowell
1784–
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mary McDowell
1787–1867
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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John Mcdowell
1788–1868
Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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James McDowell
1789–1861
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Samuel McDowell
1790–1870
Birth Location: –
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Robert McDowell
1795–1841
Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jacob McDowell
1810–1872
Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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Robert McDowell's Ancestors

Self
Robert McDowell
1757–1830
Birth Place: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Robert McDowell
1727–1784
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Mary McCoy
1731–1796
Ireland
Grandparents
Samuel (John) McDowell
1702–1784
Scotland, Londonderry, Ireland
Magdalene Woods
1710–1780
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert McDowell's Descendants

1.
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Robert McDowell (1757–17 Feb 1830) m. Catherine (Hice) Heiss (1760–1838)
  1. 1. William McDowell 1785–1878 m. Susanna (Iva) McWhorter 1785–1870
    1. 1. George McDowell 1828–1909 m. Margaret Gibson 1832–1918
      1. 1. Jane (Ann) McDowell 1855–1926 m. Samuel McClellan 1848–1908
        1. 1. Amanda (Mae) McClellan 1874–1958 m. Harry (Lester) Welshons 1873–1943
        2. 2. Emmett (Ross) McClellan 1879–1963
        3. 3. Carrie McClellan 1881–1975 m. Edward (W.) Oatridge 1880–1953
        4. 4. Samuel (James) McClellan 1885–1918
        5. 5. Irene McClellan 1888–1932 m. Albert Lichtenfels 1881–1961 m. James (Everett) Muir 1879–1959
        6. 6. Mildred (Frances) McClellan 1890–1975 m. Jacob Beeler 1889–
        7. 7. Lydia McClellan 1892–1975
        8. 8. Beatrice McClellan 1896–1952
        9. 9. John (B.) McClellan 1900–1965
        10. 10. George (Britton) McClellan 1875–1895
        11. 11. William (Lane) McClellan 1877–1944 m. Emma (C) Clawson 1879–1900
      2. 2. William (Alexander) McDowell 1852–1879
      3. 3. Samuel McDowell 1860–1936
      4. 4. Maria (Addaline) McDowell 1863–1949
      5. 5. Joseph (Hammond) McDowell 1868–1959
      6. 6. Margaret (Ellen "Myggie") Mcdowell 1870–1953
      7. 7. George (Elmer) McDowell 1872–1951
      8. 8. Susan (Mary) McDowell 1866–1867
    2. 2. Jane McDowell 1811–1874
    3. 3. William McDowell 1815–1880
    4. 4. Alexander McDowell 1818–1896
    5. 5. Barr McDowell 1821–1913 m. Martha Austraw 1825–
      1. 1. Harry Mcdowell 1861–
      2. 2. Franklin (Pierce) McDowell 1853–1940
      3. 3. Jane (E) McDowell 1852–
      4. 4. Robert McDowell 1856–
      5. 5. John (F) McDowell 1858–
    6. 6. Samuel McDowell 1823–1896
    7. 7. Sarah McDowell 1832–1919
    8. 8. Mary (J) McDowell 1835–1916
  2. 2. Alexander McDowell 1783–1863
  3. 3. Henry McDowell 1784–1854 m. Jane McWhorter 1786–
    1. 1. William McDowell 1806–1853
    2. 2. Robert McDowell 1811–1853
    3. 3. Mary McDowell 1818–1892
    4. 4. Catherine McDowell 1814–1851
    5. 5. Christeena McDowell 1804–1847
    6. 6. John McDowell 1822–1886
    7. 7. Jane McDowell 1800–1872
  4. 4. Margaret McDowell 1784–
  5. 5. Mary McDowell 1787–1867
  6. 6. John (A) Mcdowell 1788–1868
  7. 7. James McDowell 1789–1861
  8. 8. Samuel McDowell 1790–1870
  9. 9. Robert McDowell 1795–1841
  10. 10. Jacob McDowell 1810–1872

Robert McDowell's Timeline

9 Records

1757
1757
Birth of Robert McDowell in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
1757
1757
Birth of Robert McDowell in Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1787
1787
Age 30
Robert McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 33
Robert McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1798
1798
Age 41
Robert McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 43
Robert McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 53
Robert McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
17 Feb 1830
Age 73
Death of Robert McDowell in Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
17 Feb 1830
Age 73
Robert McDowell - Probate in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1757
    Event Place: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 342

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 96; Image: 61; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 41; Page: 934; Image: 179; Family History Library Film: 363344

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 51; Page: 777; Family History Number: 0193677; Image: 00208.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1830
    Event Place: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1773-1917; Will Indexes 1773-1918; Author: Westmoreland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1830
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1773-1917; Will Indexes 1773-1918; Author: Westmoreland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
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