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Simon Bolivar Dow 1827–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 September 1827

Birth Location: Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1885

Death Location: Mississippi, USA

Father: Orin Dow

Mother: Martha Myers

Spouse(s): Francis Dow, Eloise Dow

Children(s): Julia Barnes, Joseph Dow, Lula Dow, James Dow, Julia Dow

In 1827, Simon Bolivar Dow entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to Orin C Dow And Martha Patsy Myers. In 1860, Simon Bolivar Dow resided in Rankin, Mississippi, USA. Simon Bolivar Dow married Eloise R Dow, Francis Dow, and had children including James Madison Dow, Joseph C Dow, Julia Barnes, Julia Dow, Lula V Dow. Simon Bolivar Dow passed away in 1885 in Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Simon Bolivar Dow entered the world in Mississippi, USA, born to Orin C Dow And Martha Patsy Myers.
  • In 1860, Simon Bolivar Dow resided in Rankin, Mississippi, USA.
  • Simon Bolivar Dow married Eloise R Dow, Francis Dow, and had children including James Madison Dow, Joseph C Dow, Julia Barnes, Julia Dow, Lula V Dow.
  • Simon Bolivar Dow passed away in 1885 in Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orin Dow
1792–1870
Birth Location: Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
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Martha Myers
1802–1870
Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Francis Dow
1833–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
FD
Eloise Dow
1830–1884
Birth Location: Mississippi
ED

Children(s)

Julia Barnes
1847–1895
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
JB
Joseph Dow
1854–1907
Birth Location: Mississippi
JD
Lula Dow
1862–1885
Birth Location: Mississippi
LD
James Dow
1871–1934
Birth Location: Mississippi
JD
Julia Dow
1864–
Birth Location: Mississippi
JD

Simon Dow's Ancestors

Self
Simon Dow
1827–1885
Birth Place: Mississippi, USA
Parents
Orin C Dow
1792–1870
Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Martha (Patsy) Myers
1802–1870
Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Ephraim (Dow) Jr
1762–1803
Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Alice Davenport
1765–1800
Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
John (Myers) Sr
1775–1840
Edgecomb, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Francis Masssy*
1778–1847
Piercetown, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Dow
1732–1796
Hepzibah Hawkins
1731–1775
john Sr
1742–1826
Hannah Smith
1754–1828
John Massey
1743–1837
Johanna Cook
1745–1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ephraim Dow
1701–1750
Elizabeth Clark
1704–1790
George Hawkins
1708–1768
Hepzibah Janes
1710–1772
John Myers
1713–1771
Ann Bruce
1717–1770
Thomas Jr
1720–1783
Sarah Cresse
1724–1791
John Cook
1717–1811
Sarah Clarke
1701–1760

Simon Dow's Descendants

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Simon (Bolivar) Dow (16 September 1827–19 May 1885) m. Francis Dow (1833–) m. Eloise (R.) Dow (16 March 1830–13 April 1884)
  1. 1. Julia Barnes 1847–1895 m. Sam Burns 1842–1925
    1. 1. Houston Barnes 1869–1937 m. Lar Barns 1874–1931
      1. 1. William Barnes 1894–1930 m. Linnie Barnes 1892–
        1. 1. Lester Barnes 1916–1976 m. Dora Barnes 1920–1995 m. Ollie Blackwell 1919–2001
        2. 2. Gertrude Barnes 1919–2008 m. T (C) Jones 1911–
        3. 3. Estus Barnes 1913–1972 m. Hattie King 1917–1946 m. Erie Barnes 1920–
        4. 4. Mary (Aunt Nig) Barnes 1926–2025 m. Herbert Holcomb 1920–1976
        5. 5. Gertis Barnes 1922–2021 m. Melvin anderson 1918–1999
      2. 2. Sylvester Barnes 1904–1972 m. Allie Braddy 1910–1995
        1. 1. Elnora Barnes 1929–2011 m. Ellis (Lorenzo) Burks 1917–1995
        2. 2. Lenora (Bornes) McInnis 1925–2002
      3. 3. Sandy (Lee) Barnes 1899–1971 m. Mary (L) Barnes 1904–1987
        1. 1. Flora Barnes 1921–2005 m. Charles (W) Hicks 1916–
        2. 2. Robert Barnes 1923– m. Dessie (Ree) Burnes 1926–
        3. 3. Curtis Barnes 1925–
      4. 4. Susie Barnes 1905–1983 m. D (L) Jones 1908– m. Ance Easterling 1902–1971
        1. 1. Tommy Easterling 1923–1984 m. Elzira McCully 1925– m. Mary (B) Easterling 1924–
        2. 2. Henry (L) Easterlin 1920–1964
      5. 5. Allie (Barnes) Burton 1913–1999 m. Freddie Burton 1912–1985
        1. 1. Freddie (Gean) Burton 1937–1962
        2. 2. Vera Burton 1934–2010
        3. 3. Bettie (Jean) Burton 1938–2006
        4. 4. William Burden 1946–2020
      6. 6. Houston Barnes 1916–1964 m. Rosena Barnes 1916–2002
        1. 1. Rebia (Laree) Barnes 1936–2014 m. Isaac (Carl "IC") Norwood 1933–2017
        2. 2. Houston (Barnes) Junior 1940–1983
        3. 3. Charles (Edward) Barnes 1946–2006
      7. 7. Jimmie Barnes 1894–1914 m. Winnie Barnes 1910– m. Maydelle Barnes 1898–
        1. 1. E (J) Barnes 1924–2002
        2. 2. L (D) Barnes 1926–2005
        3. 3. Webster Barnes 1916–1969 m. Retha Barns 1895– m. Ella (B) Bonds 1920–
        4. 4. Arthur (J) Barnes 1918–1963 m. Theola Robinson 1924–2008
      8. 8. Missy (Mae) Barnes 1907–1913
      9. 9. Julia Barnes 1897–1913
    2. 2. Francis (Barnes) Weakly 1872–1956 m. William Weakly 1864–1947
      1. 1. Arlena (F Weakly) Springfield 1912–1991 m. Anderson (C) Springfield 1911– m. Anderson (C) Springfield 1911–
        1. 1. Anderson (C Springfield) III 1943–2012
      2. 2. Sezzy ((Sezzie) Weakly) McLaurin 1910–1983
      3. 3. Anna (L) Weakly 1904–
      4. 4. Gertrude Weakly 1906–1981
      5. 5. Walter (E) Weakley 1908–1976 m. Lala Weakly 1911–1987
        1. 1. Walter (William) Weakly 1930–2004
      6. 6. Grace (M) Weakly 1909–
      7. 7. Eva Weakly 1915–1966
      8. 8. James (A) Weakly 1917–1960 m. Ethel (Mae) Anderson 1920–1994
        1. 1. Melva (L.) Weekley 1940–2004
      9. 9. William (E) Weakly 1891– m. Lulu Weakly 1888–
        1. 1. Mattie Sauders 1907–
        2. 2. Virginia Sauders 1908–
      10. 10. Marion (R) Weakly 1893–
      11. 11. Beatrice Weakly 1895–
      12. 12. Carrie (Weakly) Holly 1897–1946
      13. 13. William (W) Weakly 1899–
      14. 14. Ruth (G) Pal 1911–
      15. 15. Eanes Weekley 1915–
    3. 3. Samuel Barnes 1876– m. Myra Barnes 1890–
      1. 1. Edna Barnes 1908–
    4. 4. James Barnes 1878–1927 m. Pearlie Norwood 1891–
      1. 1. Eugie Barnes 1907–
      2. 2. Augusta Barnes 1909–1986
      3. 3. Preston Barnes 1911– m. Mary (Alma) Barnes 1919–2008
      4. 4. Anderson Barnes 1913–
      5. 5. Beatris Barnes 1915–
      6. 6. Fairlean Barnes 1917–1988 m. Willie Boykin 1911–
        1. 1. Willie Boykin 1935–2007
        2. 2. Pearline Williams 1937–2020
      7. 7. Odell Barnes 1919–1954
      8. 8. Tom Barnes 1909–
    5. 5. A (B) Barnes 1880–1975 m. Annie Barnes 1903– m. Letta Barns 1890–
      1. 1. R (T) Barns 1908–
    6. 6. C (L) Barnes 1883–1969 m. Sarah (Ogden "Sadie" Gillam) Barnes 1891–1970 m. Virgia (E.) Barnes 1925–1998
      1. 1. Marian (Elizabeth) Barnes 1928–2006
    7. 7. Cora Burns 1886–1920 m. Augustus Grubbs 1879–1962
      1. 1. Alice Grubbs 1908–2008 m. Theodore Thomas 1916–
      2. 2. Gussie Grubbs 1905–1985 m. John Smith 1908–1972
      3. 3. Minerva Grubbs 1911–1995 m. Elisha Holder 1902–
      4. 4. Mattie Grubbs 1913–1983
      5. 5. William (Ray) Grubbs 1915–1992
      6. 6. Hester Grubbs 1904–1982 m. Viola Grubbs 1914–
    8. 8. Julia Grubbs 1888–1964 m. Estus Grubbs 1881–1969
      1. 1. Leon (Vernon) Grubbs 1907–1954
    9. 9. William Barnes 1868–
    10. 10. Leslie Barnes 1883–1969 m. Laurgabia Barnes 1907–
  2. 2. Joseph (C.) Dow 1854–1907 m. Dicy (A) Dow 1859–
    1. 1. Charly (S) Dew 1881–
    2. 2. Ema (J) Dew 1884–
    3. 3. Samuel (P) Dew 1887–
    4. 4. Robert (L) Dew 1889–
    5. 5. Lula (U) Dew 1891–
    6. 6. Emmaeugenia (Dow) Graham 1889–
  3. 3. Lula (V) Dow 1862–1885 m. Albert (G) Royals 1855–
    1. 1. Sherman (G) Royals 1891–
    2. 2. Wilma (S) Royals 1905–
  4. 4. James (Madison) Dow 1871–1934 m. Fannie (E) Dow 1876–
    1. 1. Lena Dow 1899–
    2. 2. James Dow 1902–
    3. 3. Lorel Dow 1906–
    4. 4. Joseph Dow 1910–
    5. 5. Ollie (M) Dow 1913–
    6. 6. Eloise Dow 1916–
  5. 5. Julia Dow 1864–

Simon Dow's Timeline

5 Records

1827
16 September 1827
Birth of Simon Bolivar Dow in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1853
3 Nov 1853
Age 26
Simon Bolivar Dow was married in Rankin, Mississippi
Rankin, Mississippi
1860
1860
Age 33
Simon Bolivar Dow resided here in Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Rankin, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Simon Bolivar Dow resided here in Beat 3, Simpson, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Simpson, Mississippi, USA
1885
19 May 1885
Age 58
Death of Simon Bolivar Dow in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 September 1827
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 3, Simpson, Mississippi; Roll: 664; Page: 204B; Enumeration District: 100
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1853
    Event Place: Rankin, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rankin, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beat 3, Simpson, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 3, Simpson, Mississippi; Roll: 664; Page: 204B; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1885
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
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