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Sarah McDowell 1755–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1755

Birth Location: Cumberland Co., PA

Death Date: aft 1830

Death Location: Montgomery, Va

Father: William Jr.

Mother: Mary Maxwell

Spouse(s): John Gibson

Children(s): John Gibson, William Gibson, Sarah Gibson, Margaret Gibson, Hugh Gibson, Mary Gibson, Johnson Gibson

The story of Sarah McDowell began in 1755 in Cumberland Co., PA. In 1810, Sarah McDowell resided in Montgomery, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Sarah McDowell resided in Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, United States. Sarah McDowell married John Gibson, and had children including Hugh Gibson, John Gibson, Johnson Mcdowell Gibson, Margaret Gibson, Mary Gibson, Sarah Gibson, William Gibson. Sarah McDowell passed away in 1830 in Montgomery, Va.

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Biography

  • The story of Sarah McDowell began in 1755 in Cumberland Co., PA.
  • In 1810, Sarah McDowell resided in Montgomery, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Sarah McDowell resided in Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, United States.
  • Sarah McDowell married John Gibson, and had children including Hugh Gibson, John Gibson, Johnson Mcdowell Gibson, Margaret Gibson, Mary Gibson, Sarah Gibson, William Gibson.
  • Sarah McDowell passed away in 1830 in Montgomery, Va.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jr.
1728–1812
Birth Location: New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
WJ
Mary Maxwell
1727–1805
Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

John Gibson
1756–1810
Birth Location: Cumberland Co., PA
JG

Children(s)

John Gibson
1798–1865
Birth Location: Montgomery Co., VA
JG
William Gibson
1795–
Birth Location: Montgomery Co., Va
WG
Sarah Gibson
1796–1888
Birth Location: Montgomery Co., VA
SG
Margaret Gibson
1784–
Birth Location: –
MG
Hugh Gibson
1784–1853
Birth Location: Mercersburg, Franklin Co., PA
HG
Mary Gibson
1783–
Birth Location: –
MG
Johnson Gibson
1787–1883
Birth Location: Mercersburg, Franklin Co., PA
JG

Sarah McDowell's Ancestors

Self
Sarah McDowell
1755–1830
Birth Place: Cumberland Co., PA
Parents
William McDowell Jr.
1728–1812
New London, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Maxwell
1727–1805
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah McDowell's Descendants

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Sarah McDowell (ABT 1755–aft 1830) m. John Gibson (ABT 1756–bet 1810- 1820)
  1. 1. John Gibson 1798–1865 m. Elizabeth Kinser –1887
    1. 1. Hugh (Kinser) Gibson 1828–1908
    2. 2. Michael Gibson 1837–1900
  2. 2. William Gibson 1795–
  3. 3. Sarah Gibson 1796–1888 m. Archibald Campbell 1791–1869
    1. 1. William (J) Campbell 1816–
    2. 2. Wilkerson Campbell 1818–1898
    3. 3. Fleming (Henry) Campbell 1820–1896
    4. 4. Ardena Campbell 1826–
    5. 5. Milburn (Anderson) Campbell 1830–
    6. 6. Napoleon (Bonaparte) Campbell 1834–1910 m. M. (J.) Campbell 1836–
      1. 1. J. (R.) Campbell 1857–
      2. 2. W. (G.) Campbell 1859–
      3. 3. A. (W.) Campbell 1860–
      4. 4. M. (A) Campbell 1863–
      5. 5. A. (F) Campbell 1865–
      6. 6. E (E) Campbell 1876–
    7. 7. Thursa Campbell 1832–
    8. 8. John (J) Campbell 1841–
  4. 4. Margaret Gibson 1784–
  5. 5. Hugh Gibson 1784–1853
  6. 6. Mary Gibson 1783–
  7. 7. Johnson (McDowell) Gibson 1787–1883 m. Temperance (Ann "Tempy") Perkins 1802–1871
    1. 1. Johnson Gibson 1817–1845
    2. 2. Female Gibson 1815–
    3. 3. Madison Gibson 1819–1877 m. Nancy (Jane) Carver 1837–1901 m. Malinda (Popham) Burress 1821–1853
      1. 1. Waller (B) Gibson 1854–1869
      2. 2. Sarah (Malinda) Gibson 1859–
      3. 3. William Gibson 1862–1934
      4. 4. Melvina (Rosa) Gibson 1865–1927 m. James (Alonzo) Myers 1861–1899
        1. 1. George Myres 1892–
        2. 2. Setser Myres 1898–
      5. 5. Thomas (Edward) Gibson 1843–1847
      6. 6. Mary (Alice) Gibson 1845–1875
      7. 7. William Gibson 1848–1849
      8. 8. John (Wilkerson) Gibson 1850–1912
    4. 4. Wilkerson Gibson 1822–1893 m. Malinda Goad 1827–1913 m. Mary (Ann) Butt 1820–1860
      1. 1. Dora Gibson 1864–
      2. 2. William (W) Gibson 1867–
      3. 3. John Gibson 1869–
      4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Gibson 1845–
      5. 5. Johnson (Isaac) Gibson 1847–1862
      6. 6. Lydia Gibson 1848–1922 m. Robert Kelly 1839–
        1. 1. Mary Kelly 1870–
        2. 2. Egur Kelly 1883–
      7. 7. Sarah Gibson 1850–
      8. 8. Rebecca Gibson 1852–
      9. 9. Perthenia Gibson 1854–
      10. 10. Florence Gibson 1856–
      11. 11. Jesse (G) Gibson 1870–1870
    5. 5. Caroline Gibson 1841– m. George (w.) Davis 1827–
      1. 1. John Davis 1866–
      2. 2. Richard Davis 1868–
    6. 6. Burrell Gibson 1836–
    7. 7. James Gibson 1832–1863
    8. 8. John Gibson 1828– m. Amanda (M.) Blakeburn 1835–
      1. 1. Ulysses (Grant) Gibson 1869– m. Mary (A) Gibson 1873– m. Alice Gibson 1878–
        1. 1. A* Gibson 1901–
      2. 2. Francis Gibson 1858–
    9. 9. Rosannah Gibson 1826–1865
    10. 10. William (T) Gibson 1825–1894 m. Malinda (Frances) Shields 1832–1893
      1. 1. Willie (C) Gibson 1867–1868
      2. 2. Martha Gibson 1871–
      3. 3. Rovilla Gibson 1865–
      4. 4. Charles (T.) Gibson 1859–
      5. 5. Ann (B.) Gibson 1856–1929 m. Marshall Land 1839–1918
      6. 6. Thomas (Jefferson) Gibson 1852–1903 m. Malissa (Ann) Gibson 1861–1941 m. Melissa (A.) Walker 1860–
        1. 1. Elbert Gibson 1899–1972
        2. 2. Justus (C.) Gibson 1896–1958
        3. 3. Estella (M.) Gibson 1889–
        4. 4. Bertha (Lee) Gibson 1886–
        5. 5. Oscar (B.) Gibson 1884–1903
        6. 6. Cora (M.) Gibson 1880–
      7. 7. Sarah (B.) Gibson 1850–1870 m. James (H.) Eaton 1843–1923
        1. 1. Infant Eaton 1866–1866
        2. 2. Infant Eaton 1867–1867
        3. 3. David (R) Eaton 1868–1869
      8. 8. James (M) Gibson 1876–1903
      9. 9. John (Wilkerson) Gibson 1862–1932 m. Lydia Gibson 1861–1943
        1. 1. Victor (W) Gibson 1883–
        2. 2. Orville (F) Gibson 1886–
        3. 3. Phoebe (M) Gibson 1888–
        4. 4. Jesse (O) Gibson 1891–
        5. 5. Owen (E) Gibson 1893–
        6. 6. Lawrence (T) Gibson 1895–
        7. 7. Archie (W) Gibson 1898–
    11. 11. Matilda (Catherine) Gibson 1831–1893 m. George (w.) Davis 1827– m. Isaac Harris 1835–1865
      1. 1. Madora (A.) Harris 1858–1926 m. George (Harrison) Jeffries 1852–1925
        1. 1. Flossie (Genevere) Jeffries 1893–1960 m. Edmund (A.) Larkin 1890–1952
        2. 2. Maggie (Alice) East 1880–1963 m. Francis (Marion) East 1883–1940 m. Ottie (B) Goldman 1876–1926
        3. 3. Charles (Harrison) Jeffries 1897–1933 m. Ida (Bell) Birkla 1907–1985
        4. 4. Hattie (M.) Jeffries 1884–1961 m. Robert (Rob H) Cole 1867–1946 m. Jesse (E.) Goldman 1868–1921 m. Wallace McCutcheon –1921
        5. 5. Infant Jeffries 1883–1883
        6. 6. George (Rector) Jeffries 1882–1884
        7. 7. Cora (Armenia) Jeffries 1889–1963 m. John (Nichlos) Bernardi 1872–1962 m. Oscar (M) Lynch 1890–1909
        8. 8. Mary Lynch 1887–1951 m. William (Asa) Lynch 1881–1970
      2. 2. Matilda (Geneva) Davis 1871–1946 m. Gory (Fin) Jones 1862–1930
        1. 1. Harry Jones 1898–1962
        2. 2. Willis Jones 1895–1975 m. Hazel Jones 1897–
        3. 3. Sadie (Ethel) Jones 1894–1953
        4. 4. Fred Jones 1897–1967
        5. 5. Welzie Jones 1896–1948 m. Elva Jones 1902–
        6. 6. Delcie (M) Jones 1890–1953 m. Clarence Fravel 1890– m. Harry Basler 1899–1974
        7. 7. Flora Jones 1892–1964 m. Julius Boyle 1872–
        8. 8. Maude Jones 1901–1982 m. Arva Coleman 1902–1966
        9. 9. Claude Jones 1901–
        10. 10. Walter Jones 1903–
        11. 11. Hazel (I) Jones 1908–1973
      3. 3. John (J.) Harris 1863–1939 m. Mary (Ellen) Vert 1871–1937
        1. 1. Stewart (Mitchell) Harris 1891–1957
      4. 4. William (Holland) Harris 1861–1944 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Vert 1869–
        1. 1. Daniel Harris 1902–
        2. 2. Joy Harris 1900–
        3. 3. Willard Harris 1894–
        4. 4. Arnaud (O) Harris 1882–
      5. 5. Jacob (McDowell) Harris 1860–1927 m. Julie (Ann) Jones 1867–
        1. 1. Manzy Harris 1899–1899
      6. 6. Henry Harris 1857–1860
      7. 7. Amanda (Almeda) Harris 1857–1934 m. Daniel Paschal 1842–1926 m. George (W.) Eaton 1852–1905
        1. 1. William Eaton 1876–1930 m. Hannah Birkla 1894–1984
        2. 2. Lillie (E) Eaton 1878–1907 m. James (W) Timberlake 1871–1944
        3. 3. Myrtle (A) Eaton 1881–1906 m. Charles Newkirk 1871–
        4. 4. Clarence (Wordie) Eaton 1890–1967 m. Flo 1900–

Sarah McDowell's Timeline

5 Records

1755
ABT 1755
Birth of Sarah McDowell in Cumberland Co., PA
Cumberland Co., PA
1810
1810
Age 55
Sarah McDowell resided here in Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 65
Sarah McDowell resided here in Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 75
Sarah McDowell resided here in Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
1830
aft 1830
Age 75
Death of Sarah McDowell in Montgomery, Va
Montgomery, Va

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1755
    Event Place: Cumberland Co., PA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 14657.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Montgomery, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Montgomery, Virginia; Roll: 70; Page: 610; Image: 0181430; Family History Library Film: 00059

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Montgomery, Virginia; Page: 174A; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 335

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Newburn, Montgomery, Virginia; Page: 66; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 198; Family History Film: 0029677

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft 1830
    Event Place: Montgomery, Va
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