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William McDowell 1785–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1785

Birth Location: Ligonier township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: Sep 1878

Death Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Robert McDowell

Mother: Catherine Heiss

Spouse(s): Susanna McWhorter

Children(s): George McDowell, Jane McDowell, William McDowell, Alexander McDowell, Barr McDowell, Samuel McDowell, Sarah McDowell, Mary McDowell

In 1785, William McDowell entered the world in Ligonier township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Robert Mcdowell And Catherine Hice Heiss. In 1810, William McDowell resided in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United Stat. In 1840, William McDowell resided in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States. William McDowell married Susanna Iva Mcwhorter, and had children including Alexander Mcdowell, Barr Mcdowell, George Mcdowell, Jane Mcdowell, Mary J Mcdowell, Samuel Mcdowell, Sarah Mcdowell, William Mcdowell. William McDowell passed away in 1878 in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1785, William McDowell entered the world in Ligonier township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Robert Mcdowell And Catherine Hice Heiss.
  • In 1810, William McDowell resided in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United Stat.
  • In 1840, William McDowell resided in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • William McDowell married Susanna Iva Mcwhorter, and had children including Alexander Mcdowell, Barr Mcdowell, George Mcdowell, Jane Mcdowell, Mary J Mcdowell, Samuel Mcdowell, Sarah Mcdowell, William Mcdowell.
  • William McDowell passed away in 1878 in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert McDowell
1757–1830
Birth Location: Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
RM
Catherine Heiss
1760–1838
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
CH

Spouses(s)

Susanna McWhorter
1785–1870
Birth Location: Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
SM

Children(s)

George McDowell
1828–1909
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
GM
Jane McDowell
1811–1874
Birth Location: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
JM
William McDowell
1815–1880
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
WM
Alexander McDowell
1818–1896
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
AM
Barr McDowell
1821–1913
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
BM
Samuel McDowell
1823–1896
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
SM
Sarah McDowell
1832–1919
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
SM
Mary McDowell
1835–1916
Birth Location: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
MM

William McDowell's Ancestors

Self
William McDowell
1785–1878
Birth Place: Ligonier township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert McDowell
1757–1830
Ligonier, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Catherine (Hice) Heiss
1760–1838
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Robert McDowell
1727–1784
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Mary McCoy
1731–1796
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Samuel McDowell
1702–1784
Magdalene Woods
1710–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William McDowell's Descendants

1.
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William McDowell (Jun 1785–Sep 1878) m. Susanna (Iva) McWhorter (Jun 1785–Feb 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
        1. 1. Lemon (Wilmot) Welshons 1905–1960 m. Helen (Catherine) Dennison 1902–1993
        2. 2. Daniel (Lloyd) Welshonse 1893–1894
        3. 3. Nellie (Louella) Welshons 1895–1968 m. John (A) Robinson 1887–1960
        4. 4. Charles (Reed) Welshons 1899–1899
        5. 5. Lane (Ambrose) Welshons 1902–1989 m. Ruth Spicher 1906–1988
        6. 6. Wray (McClellan) Welshons 1910–1985 m. Alyce (Ann) Hulan 1910–1997
        7. 7. Margaret (Jane) Welshons 1913–1950 m. Mozzie (Charles) Dornauer 1907–1958
      2. 2. Emmett (Ross) McClellan 1879–1963
      3. 3. Carrie McClellan 1881–1975 m. Edward (W.) Oatridge 1880–1953
        1. 1. Harry (Gilpen) Henderson 1902–1955
        2. 2. William (L.) Henderson 1909–1945
      4. 4. Samuel (James) McClellan 1885–1918
      5. 5. Irene McClellan 1888–1932 m. Albert Lichtenfels 1881–1961 m. James (Everett) Muir 1879–1959
        1. 1. Albert (Ray) Lichtenfels 1925–1967
        2. 2. Richard (Dale) Lichtenfels 1928–1967
        3. 3. Lillian Muir 1908–1975
        4. 4. Marie Muir 1912–1997
      6. 6. Mildred (Frances) McClellan 1890–1975 m. Jacob Beeler 1889–
        1. 1. Mildred (V) Beeler 1915–
      7. 7. Lydia McClellan 1892–1975
        1. 1. Donald (Oliver) Henderson 1921–1990
      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
        1. 1. Lester (J) McClellan 1898–1955
        2. 2. Quay (J) McClellan 1913–1998
        3. 3. Sarah McClellen 1917–
    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

William McDowell's Timeline

7 Records

1785
Jun 1785
Birth of William McDowell in Ligonier township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Ligonier township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
1810
1810
Age 25
William McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1840
1840
Age 55
William McDowell resided here in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 65
William McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
1860
1860
Age 75
William McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 85
William McDowell resided here in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
1878
Sep 1878
Age 93
Death of William McDowell in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1785
    Event Place: Ligonier township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 100601-104200
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 320; Image: 439.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_836; Page: 108A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 796; Image: 0193677; Family History Library Film: 00204

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_836; Page: 108A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 320; Image: 439.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1878
    Event Place: Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
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