Ephraim McDowell of New Jersey
INTRODUCTION
Ephraim McDowell of Connor, County Antrim in Ireland some time in the early seventeen hundreds made the transit across the Atlantic Ocean to Somerset County, New Jersey. One of his sons,
Ephraim McDowell Junior, subsequently moved southwest to Bedford County, Virginia prior to the Revolutionary War where he apparently resided during the war. By 1783, he is on a tax list of Greene County, North Carolina in what is now the State of Tennessee.
Following the Revolutionary War, Greene County encompassed a large section of Tennessee and over several decades was subdivided into other counties as pioneers pushed across the Appalachian Mountains and expanded West, one of those counties being Blount County. We do not know specifically where Ephraim Junior was located in Tennessee other than his being in Greene County, but his widow was located next to Pistol Creek on the road south from Maryville TN in modern-day Blount County. We do know that four of his children were married in Blount County Tennessee in the period 1797 to 1799 before it further subdivided. Within the first decade of the Nineteenth Century, most of his children moved North to Adair County, Kentucky to join the threads of other McDowell family lines in that state and thereby add to the mystery of who is related to whom, especially given that many of the descendants of the famous
Ephraim McDowell of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia populated Kentucky after the Revolutionary War.
As an example of possible confusion, one of Ephraim Junior's sons named
James made the move to Adair County and then returned to Rutherford County Tennessee to become a prominent citizen. However, another James McDowell — a member of the
DNA line of the authors of this website — also resided in the same county and at the same time, thereby causing confusion. For that reason as well as to resolve issues with our DNA line in Kentucky and to further expand the McDowell family trees in America, we have included the family tree of Ephraim McDowell of New Jersey at this website. Those McDowell records and other family trees at this website can be accessed in the
Table of Contents.
For a review of abbreviations and legal terms appearing in this file,
click here.
We begin with a hyperlinked Descendants Table which permits one both to jump to the people and county of interest or to view the genealogical structure of families. Hyperlinks to other McDowell family are included as appropriate.
DESCENDANTS TABLE
Mary McDowell - Robert Simonton
Peter McDowell - Mary Camble
Ann McDowell - John Curry
Margaret McDowell - David Burnet
John McDowell - Unknown McCollum
Elizabeth McDowell - John McCollum - David Ayers
Elizabeth McDowell
John McDowell Kollock (adopted) - Emeline Elton Coe
Elizabeth McDowell - Willard Martin Rice
Martha McDowell
Elizabeth McDowell
Benjamin McDowell - Elizabeth Field
Henry Kollock McDowell
Frederick Henry McDowell
Augustus William McDowell - Anna Mariah Osborne
Elizabeth Jane McDowell - Abraham A. Ten Eyck
Elizabeth McDowell - Cornelius Van Derbeek
Frances McDowell
Ephraim McDowell
Nancy Elizabeth McDowell - James Williamson
Margaret Ann McDowell - James Madison Card
Benjamin McDowell - Sarah E. Russell
Rebecca McDowell - Elias D. Weddle
Thompson/Thomas H. McDowell - Augusta Satterlee
John Alford McDowell - Juliaetta Francis Whitten
Julius Ephraim McDowell - Emily Alice Barringer
Mary Ellen McDowell - Daniel Monroe Barringer
Emma Malissa McDowell - William L. Morris
William McDowell
Albert McDowell
John W. McDowell - Sarah Jane Pierce
James Harris McDowell - Sarah Caroline Wubker
Sarah Jane McDowell - Jesse Still
John Wesley McDowell - Orenna Jane Pitman
George Elmore McDowell
Mary Elizabeth McDowell - William Theodore Beavers
Samuel Thompson McDowell - Margaret Massey
Clariss Arabelle McDowell - Clifton Albert Brown
Martha Emeline McDowell
James Lewis McDowell - Sarah Ann Konklin
Samuel Franklin Boley - Charlotte Martha Langley
James V. Boley - Elizabeth Francis Robertson
William Alexander Boley - Martha Ellen Bowlware
Phoebe Ann Boley - Samuel Porter Johnson - Abner Hazel Green
Benjamin L. Boley
Rhoda Ann McDowell - Alexander J. Drumwright
Frances McDowell - W. A. Ocallagan
Gideon McDowell
William McDowell
Helen McDowell
Sarah McDowell
James P. Cawthon
John T. Cawthon - Elizabeth J. Jackson
Alfred M. Cawthon - R.V. Manor - Mary Frances Davenport
Elizabeth Cawthon
William Cawthon
Mary/Mattie Cawthon
Richard C. Cawthon - Katherine Miller
Mary A. McDowell
Benjamin Franklin McDowell - Margaret Caldonia Lamberson
Sarah E. McDowell
William W. McDowell - Martha Shannon Jarrat
Andrew Jackson McDowell - Vanda Elizabeth Lucretia Ford
Emma Mai McDowell
Mathew Lemuel McDowell - Mary Albert Cawthon
James McDowell - Rebecca C. McMullin
Hiram Carter McDowell - Susan F. Edens
Frusanah McDowell - James A. Hall - Charles E. Winneford
Franklin Pierce McDowell - Fannie B. Bridges - Mary Idella Ragan
James P. McDowell
Samuel Houston McDowell - Nellis A. MNU
Milas W. McDowell
Wallace McDowell
Andrew Jackson McDowell - Mary Ellen Maples
Helen McDowell
Bettie Harrison
Mary "Josie" Harrison - William O. Powell
Sarah Harrison
Matthew R. McDowell
Mary Susan McDowell - George H. Campbell
James Perry McDowell - Sarah H. Biddle
Elizabeth Ellen McDowell - George Washington Drennen
Sarah Isabel McDowell - George Thomas Short
Alfred McDowell
Cincinnatus Hamilton McDowell - Mary Ollie Hamilton
Introduction
Ephraim McDowell
Parents:
Ephraim McDowell [3 March 1688 - 2 March 1762
LAM/FG] moved from Connor, County Antrim in Ireland and died in Bedminster, Somerset County, New Jersey. His first wife is believed by some to be Margaret Elizabeth Irvine [1674 - 1728], but it's also possible that she was the wife of the
Ephraim McDowell who resided in the upper Shenandoah Valley. His first wife apparently died after having birthed the following children.
Mary McDowell [17 November 1713 - 1784] married Robert Simonton [UNK - 1782] and died in Mount Bethel, Northampton County PA.
Peter McDowell [c1716 - 2 March 1770] married Mary Camble on 8 February 1764, the date of the marriage license, in Pennsylvania.
Ann McDowell [c1719 - UNK] married John Curry.
Margaret "Peggy" McDowell [c1721 - UNK] married David Burnet. FG reports her as Margaret McDowell Carson [12 June 1713 - 16 December 1794
GREN/FG] who married Thomas G. Carson [11 May 1710 - 10 July 1790] who died in Wilkes County GA and left a Will. We know of no proof that Ephraim's Margaret married a Carson.
John McDowell [c1724 - c1784] married a McCollum.
After the death of his first wife, Ephraim married Margaret Adams [c1714 - Aft September 1762], the daughter of John Adams and Elizabeth MNU. They had the following children.
Elizabeth McDowell [c1737 - 15 February 1815
SIPC/FG] married first to John McCollum [c1731 - 1 July 1769
BAS/FG] and second to David Ayers [8 January 1744 - 25 January 1835] on 26 May 1773, the date of the marriage license. John's Will dated 25 April 1769 was probated on 17 August 1769 naming wife Elizabeth and brother-in-law Mathew McDowell. An account dated 26 May 1773 names her as Elizabeth Ayers, now wife of David Ayers.
All of the above children but Ann are mentioned in
his Will.
Numerous descriptions of the property of Ephraim McDowell are recorded at Ancestry.com from multiple sources.
Some distance west of the Van der Veer land, still on the Axtell tract, was another clearing, in which stood a newly erected log house. It was the home of Ephraim McDowell, who on the first of May, 1750, purchased of William Axtell two hundred and thirty acres of land, a portion of which is still owned and occupied by his descendants. A few years later a frame dwelling with shingled sides succeeded the original cabin; it stood for seventy-five years, one of its rooms being the birth place of three successive generations. Five generations have been welcomed to this ancestral home. Ephraim McDowell died, and was buried in Lamington churchyard, in 1762. The posterity of this sturdy Scotch-Irish Presbyterian have left indelible marks of their individually and strength of character on the society of this and other states. None more so than his grandsons, John and William, who as the pastors of the Presbyterian churches of Morristown and Elizabeth were, we are told, the means of the conversion of three thousand souls.[
1]
A Presbyterian Church was built in Lamington in 1740. The road from Bernardsville to Lamington was marked out in 1741, but it was then but a mere trail. There was no Lesser Cross Roads. A log house is supposed to have stood where Jacobus Van Derveer in 1760 built the house now owned by Henry Ludlow. West of this place was another log house, the home of Ephraim McDowell. There is a McDowell on that property still, though her name has been changed to Surphen.[
2]
We retrace our steps and reaching the river, notice about a mile westward, the McDowell and McCrea homesteads, facing each other, on its north and south banks. The first property was purchased by Ephraim McDowell in 1750, and a cabin of logs erected the same year. This stood for many years, and was replaced by a frame building which for three-quarters of a century occupied the same site, and was then removed to make room for the present dwelling. The title of this charming river farm has never passed to strangers. Five generations have been welcomed within its hospitable walls, and it is now the property of Benjamin McDowell.[
3]
As cited by
Klett, the Will of Ephraim McDowell dated 10 April 1760 and probated on 14 September 1762 names his son John. Mathew Adams, a son of John Adams was mentioned as a debtor.
A more detailed abstract of his Will exists.[
4]
1760, April 16. McDowel, Ephraim, of Bedminister, Somerset Co., yeoman; will of. Sons, John, Ephraim and Mathew, all my lands and chattels; and John and Mathew are to have this place I live on. Said sons to pay the legacies I leave to my wife, Ben and Elizabeth. To wife, £50, and £10 that Mathew Adems owes me, and I allow her the room that John Hanna lived in. Daughter, Elizabeth, £60. Son, Benjamin, £30. Son, Peter, the best cow. Daughter, Mary Simonton, a cow, and Ephraim Simonton a heifer. Daughter, Peggy, £10. Executors—my wife and son, John; and I appoint William Calavel to superintend them. Witnesses—John Sloan, Henry Sloan, John Hanna. Proved Sept. 14, 1762. Lib. H. p. 182.
Mathew McDowell
Mathew McDowell[c1738 - 18 August 1806
LAM/FG] first married to Mary Simpson about 1768, in Bedminster Township, Somerset, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. He married second to Elizabeth Anderson [20 August 1750 - 20 September 1820
LAM/FG]. Mathew and Elizabeth had the following children.
Martha McDowell [27 January 1783 - 5 August 1807
LAM/FG]
Elizabeth McDowell [1785 - 12 July 1791
LAM/FG]
Benjamin McDowell [c1786 - 24 July 1855
LAM/FG] married Elizabeth Field [c1783 - 28 March 1873
LAM/FG], widow aged 89 years, 3 months, and 18 days.
John McDowell
John McDowell [10 September 1780 - 13 February 1863
WC/FG] married Henrietta Blanchard Kollock [22 October 1786 - 8 January 1867
WC/FG], the daughter of Capt. Shepherd Kollock, on 5 February 1805 in Elizabethtown, Essex NJ.[
McDowell, 469] They had the following children.
Elizabeth McDowell [1806 - Deceased]
John McDowell Kollock [25 June 1812 - 8 June 1869
WC/FG] was the son of Isaac Arnett Kollock and Elizabeth Harding Cox but was later adopted by his aunt and uncle and dropped the name Kollock.[
McDowell, 470] He married Emeline Elton Coe [13 June 1818 - 7 February 1872
WC/FG]
Elizabeth McDowell [25 February 1816 - 23 November 1874
WC/FG] married Willard Martin Rice [30 April 1817 - 6 March 1904
WC/FG] on 7 July 1840.[
McDowell, 470]
Reverend John McDowell was a Presbyterian minister and active in church affairs in Philadelphia with a McDowell Memorial Church bearing testimony.[
McDowell, 470]
William Anderson McDowell
William Anderson McDowell [15 May 1789 - 17 September 1851
LAM/FG] married Jane Hay Kollock [15 November 1791 - 29 November 1867
LAM/FG], the daughter of Capt. Shepherd Kollock.[
McDowell, 469]. They had the following children.
Henry Kollock McDowell [22 July 1815 - 26 December 1816
LAM/FG]
Frederick Henry McDowell [1818 - 1 March 1850
LAM/FG]
Augustus William McDowell [12 December 1820 - 6 March 1878
NEW/FG] married Anna Mariah Osborne [4 July 1821 - 27 January 1897
NEW/FG] on 3 September 1844.[
McDowell, 470]
Elizabeth Jane McDowell [1821 - 1905
LAM/FG] married Abraham A. Ten Eyck [1799 - 18 March 1873
LAM/FG] on 25 April 1848 in Somerset County NJ.
Benjamin McDowell
Benjamin McDowell [25 December 1739 - 13 September 1824] married Frances Carroll [1750 - Bf 1817] in 1794. He was a reverend. They had the following children.
Elizabeth McDowell [6 August 1791 - 12 March 1824
LAM/FG] married Cornelius Van Derbeek [1792 - 21 November 1861
LAM/FG], the son of Andrew Van Derbeek and Althea Barcalow.
Frances McDowell [1795 - ]
Ephraim McDowell [1798 - 1835]
Ephraim McDowell
Ephraim McDowell [c1743 - 17 Octobler 1788 PMT] married Elizabeth Burns [1748 - c1810], the daughter of John Burns and Mary Gould, about 1766 in Somerset County NJ. The death date of Ephraim is taken from PMT and is unproven. He is certainly dead by 1793 when his wife files a
Power of Attorney. Based on road records presented below, we suspect that Elizabeth died about 1810. They had the following identified children based on circumstantial evidence.
Elizabeth McDowell married William Blair on 2 December 1799 in Blount County TN.
A deed dated 1767 from Ephraim to his brother Matthew exists.[
Cook]
By a deed dated May 1, 1767 Ephraim McDowel, and Elizabeth his wife, sold to Matthew McDowel the lot which Ephraim had received as an inheritance from his father, being Lot No. 16 on the North Branch of the Raritan River that Robert Commings bought of Wm. Extell.
The following excerpt taken from the Internet represents some of the conventional wisdom about Ephraim McDowell Junior.
"Family tradition says that he left New Jersey about 1800, first to North Carolina, then to Tenn. near Galliton(?). Indians came and burned everything, records, etc. His wifes name was Mary Burns. Had about 15 children. A son Matthew was about 9 years old when the indians came." (the above story is from the paper I have, not personal knowledge)
Family tradition in this case was wrong. We have found no record of an Ephraim McDowell in North Carolina other than the fact that Greene County was originally part of North Carolina before Tennessee was formed. Nor was he found in records of the town of Gallatin in Sumner County TN — records belonging to a James McDowell from Delaware who passed through North Carolina. Instead, in 1774, Ephraim was in Bedford County VA as shown by the following Power of Attorney. His brothers
John and
Matthew are clearly described along with his brother-in-law
Robert Simonton.
Ephraim McDowall of Bedford County VA appoints his power of attorney to John McDowall and Matthew McDowall of Somereset County NJ and Robert Siminton of Northampton County PA for the sale of tract of land in Mount Bathel Township of Northampton County PA. Signed: Ephraim McDowell. Acknowledged and recorded 24 January 1774.[KM Abstract}
BEDDB5:176-177 24 January 1774
The acknowledgement and recording of the Power of Attorney was noted in the Bedford County VA court minutes.
a Letter of Attorney Ephraim McDowell to John McDowell & al Ackd & O Rd
BEDCO5A:254 24 January 1774
In 1778, Ephraim purchased two tracts of land in Bedford County. We do not know what happened to these tracts of land.
William Rutherford of Bedford County VA to Ephraim McDowell of Bedford County for £9, 90 acres in Bedford County on waters of Falling River. Beginning on Fawling River at the mouth of Back Run, thence up the river to John Helons corner White Oak, thence along his line N25E 76 poles to his corner Hickory, thence N65E 204 poles to pointers, thence N50W 64 poles to a large White Oak on a branch, thence down the branch to a Maple, thence North 5 poles to Bollings corner Red Oak, thence along Bowlings lines S72W 60 poles to his corner Beach on a branch, thence S41W 230 poles to his and Charles Simmonses corner Chesnut, thence along Simmonses line S56E 40 poles to his corner in Back Run, thence down the same as it meanders to the first station. Signed William Rutherford. Acknowledged and recorded 26 January 1778.[KM Abstract]
BEDDB5:540 January 1778
Charles Simmons of Bedford County VA to Ephraim McDowel of Bedford County for £70, 197 acres in Bedford County on north side of Falling River. Beginning at Grays corner White Oak on the said River, thence S73E 72 poles to a White Oak, S57E 92 poles to a White Oak in the said line where the Division begins between him the said Charles Simmons and his brother John Simmons, thence new line S25W 30 poles to a Red Oak, S12E 170 poles to a Hickory on a branch in the other line, thence down the said branch as it meanders to a Red Oak, thence a line agreed upon between the aforesaid Charles Simmons Senr and Archabald Campbell being N30W in an intricate crooked manner 180 poles to a Poplar in a branch, thence down the said branch as it meanders to Falling River, thence up the said River as it meanders to the beginning. Signed: Charles [C his mark] Simmons. Witnesses: John Hunter, Alex Steel, Thomas Rataliff. Proved and recorded 24 August 1778.[KM Abstract]
BEDDB6:92 21 March 1778
He appeared on a list for surveying of land for 200 acres in 1778.
A List of Surveys to be Lodged with the Clerk of the Court of Bedford for whom Surveyed acres – where situate – when surveyed
Ephraim McDowell – 200 on N. Branches Reedy Creek – … .[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB6:66 June Term 1778
The tax lists of Bedford County from 1782 to 1789 exist, but Ephraim does not appear on them.
In 1783, Ephriam appears on a tax list for Greene County TN — a western county of North Carolina formed in 1783 from Washington County.[
5] No other McDowells appear on the list. Subsequently, Greene County broke up into smaller counties, one of them being Blount County which also broke apart. We know that four of his children were married in Blount County during the period 1797 to 1799. We also know based on a
DAR Application by his great grandson
Cincinnatus Hamilton McDowell that he presumably was killed by Indians apparently in 1788, if we believe his reported death date at PMT, although no original record of his death date has been found and considering that Elizabeth
is reported as his widow in 1793 and that family records were burned by Indians. Nonetheless, we have found his widow in the court records of Blount County related to road overseers as well as her location near the Fork of Pistol Creek, a creek on the southside of modern day Maryville TN, the county seat of Blount County. We note in these records that her youngest son Matthew "Matt" McDowell is listed once as a road hand and that her son Benjamin McDowell fails to pay taxes in 1805 on Pistol Creek property. These circumstantial facts knit together the family of Ephraim McDowell Junior and their location in Tennessee.
Ordered that Capt Jonis Luck be overseer of the road from Maryville to the center of Pistol Creek at widow McDowels & Wm Houston from the center of Pistol Creek to John Gillespies & that Barcley M. Clzher? furnish them with a list of hands to work.
BlountCMA:510 Saturday 3 June 1804
Ordered that Abraham Weir, Wm Houston, Jas Sedford, John McDaniel & Jonis Luck be summoned a Jury to view mark & report a __ the nearest & best way from Maryville to the ford of Pistol Creek at widow McDowels.
BlountCM(1804-1807)B:16 Friday 31 Ausust 1804
Ordered that James Wier Jur be overseer of the road from the middle of Pistol Creek at the widow McDowel to John Gillespies.
BlountCM(1804-1807)B:90 30 Thursday May 1805
Ordered that Jonah Danforth be overseer of the road from the ford at the Widow McDowel on Pistol Creek until the Court house in Maryville and the following to work under him Viz: [List]
BlountCM(1804-1807)B:154 Friday 29 November 1805
Ordered that Andw [Eyniise] be overseer of the road by Woods mills to Pistol Creek at the widow McDowels
BlountCM(1804-1807)B:174 Tuesday 25 February 1806
Ordered that George Weir be overseer of the road from John Gillispies to the center of the creek at Widow McDowels & that the following hands work under him, to wit: [List] Matt McDowel …
BlountCM(1804-1807)B:198 Tuesday 27 May 1806
Ordered Andrew Agnour have the following bounds to get hands to work under him, Viz, Beginning at Cunninghams Tavern, thence to James Boyd, thence to Josiah Danforth, thence to Robert McNutts, thence to Wirlys plantation, thence to the Ford of the Creek at Widow McDowells, thence to Hendersons, thence to John Lowry Altomeys plantation, thence to Cunninghams Lumber house, thence to Cunninghams Tavern including all the hands mentioned & all the hands in sd Lands.
BlountCM(1804-1807)B:224 Saturday 31 June 1806
William Lackey Esquire late Collector of Taxes in Blount County reports to Court that the Taxes remain unpaid on the following tracts of Land & Free poles for the respective Years following & that he could find any Goods & Chattles of the owners thereof on which he can to distress:[2 page List]
For the year 1805
Benjn McDowell, 200 acres P. Creek, 1 FP, Taxes 94¾, PYer 75, C.T. 85
Therefore it is considered by Court that the Clerk make out a Certificate of the said Lands together with the amount of Taxes & Charges due severally thereon, and cause the same to be twice published in the Knoxville Gazette giving notice that the said Tracts of Land or so much of them respectively as will satisfy the taxes & Costs due severally thereon will be sold as the Statue in that case made directs.
BlountCM(1808-1811)C:110-111 Saturday 3 December 1808
We have not found direct proof of the date of death of Ephraim, but he was certainly dead by 1793 according to the following record for his wife Elizabeth.[
Cook]
On May 4, 1793 in Richmond County (Staten Island) New York, a Power of Attorney was registered as follows, in part: '… Elizabeth McDowel widow and relict of Ephraim McDowel and Daughter of John Burns of the State of New Jersey and County of Hunterdon, I know residing in the County of Green and State of North Carolina … (re) a certain tract of land in Staten Island … known by the name of Smoaking Point … which land was devised to me from my Mother Mary Burns, formerly, Mary Gold, and devised to her by her grandfather Albert Johnston, by a certain writing now lost (being burnt by the Indians) a Transcript of which may be found in the Records of said County or in the City of New York … '"
This record confirms the story about Indians burning their records.
The following abstract of the DAR Application for Ephraim McDowell Junior provides usefull information about him. His participation in the Revolutionary War is also listed in the Index of the Official Register of the Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War at Ancestry.com
DAR: My great grandfather
Ephraim McDowell served as a private in Capt. Jacob Ten Eyak's/Eyck's Company, Col Frederick Frelingheuysen's 1st Batallion Somerset County New Jersey Militia during the Revolutionary War.
Cincinnatus H. McDowell (age 39 on 20 April 1854) born Nicholas County KY =>
James Perry McDowell and Emily E. McDowell =>
Mathew McDowell and Susan McDowell =>
Ephraim McDowell. Revised papers and a letter:
April 10, 1893
A Howard Clark
Washington DC
Dear Sir: It gives me pleasure to forward to you a revised application No. 5 -
Rev. Cincinnatus H. McDowell, which I hope will pass.
The difficulty was that his great grandfather
Ephraim McDowell moved to Tennessee and there he and his family were killed by the Indians and his house and all his papers burned, so we were in the dark as to his service in the Revolution. Through Mr. Wm. O. McDowell of Newark NJ, I obtained a hint that this morning brought the desired information.
Truly Yours
David E. Snyder
Registrar Indiana Society.
Cincinnatus in Indianapolis IN
Accepted State Board 15 January 1890
Application examined and approved 10 April 1893
New application filed 3 February 1890
John McDowell
John McDowell [c1768 - March 1831] married Phebe Frankland/Franklin [UNK - c1856] on 20 September 1797 in Blount County TN. They had the following children as identified in
the division of his land in 1834. We note that a Matthew McDowell is not listed.
The identity of Phebe's father is found in the following Power of Attorney record.
John McDowell and wife Phebe of Adair County, heirs at law of Edward Franklin deceased, Phebe being his daughter, appoint Matthew [Hauser] of Blount County TN Power of Attorney to dispose of any property entitled to in Kentucky. Signed: John McDowell, Phebe (X) McDowell.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBE:448-449 3 May 1821
John and Phebe appeared in the following census records.
1820 Census Adair County KY
John McDowell
2 Males 0-9: [Samuel]
2 Males 10-15: [George, John]
1 Male 16-18:
1 Male 16-25: [Matthew]
1 Male 45 over: [John]
1 Female 0-9: [Elizabeth]
1 Female 10-15:
1 Female 16-25: [Agnes]
1 Female 45 over: [Phebe]
1830 Census Adair County KY
John McDowell
1 Male 10-14:
2 Males 15-19: [Samuel]
1 Male 50-59: [John]
1 Female 10-14: [Elizabeth]
1 Female 50-59: [Phebe]
1840 Census Adair County KY
Phebe McDowell
1 Male 15-19:
1 Female 60-69: [Phebe]
After his marriage in Blount County TN and prior to his move to Adair County KY, John served as juror number 6 on Friday, 2 December 1803.[BlountCMA:453] He served as a road hand beginning in March 1804.
A list of men to work under James Upton overseer: [List] John McDowel.[KM Abstract]
BlountCMA:479 Friday 2 March 1804
Later on Monday 26 November 1804, he was listed in the jury pool and was excused on affadivit.[BlountCM(1804-1807)B:24]
John appeared on the following tax lists of Blount County TN and Adair County KY. His wife Phebe took over in 1831 after his death.
Table: Tax Listings of John McDowell
Blount County TN
1800 - No Data
Adair County KY
1817 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $8.50 PA, TV = $1,087
1818 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $9.00 PA, TV = $1,162
1819 - 1 WP, 4 H, P1 $9.00 PA, TV = $1,252
1820 - 1 WP, 4 H, P1 $8 PA, TV = $1,144
1821 - 1 WP, 4 H, P1 $8.25 PA, TV = $1,123.50
1822 - 1 WP, 3 B16, 4H, P1 $8 PA, TV = $1,100
1823 - 1 WP, 5 H, P1 $8 PA, TV = $1,194
1824 - 1 WP, 4 H, P1 $5 PA, TV = $865
1825 - 1 WP, 3 H, P1 $8 PA, TV = $1,144
1826 - 1 WP, 3 H, P1(125 A)$5 PA, TV = $775
1827 - 1 WP, 5 H, P1 $6 PA, TV = $738
1828 - 1 WP, 6 H, P1 $5.50 PA, TV = $769
1829 - 1 WP, 5 H, P1 $5 PA, TV = $790
1830 - 1 WP, 6 H, P1 $5 PA, TV = $740
Phebe McDowell
1831 - 1 H, P1 $4 PA, TV = $478
1832 - No Tax Book
1833 - 1 H, P1 $3 PA, TV = $400
1834 - No Tax Book
1835 - 2 H, P1 $2 PA, TV = $260
1836 - 2 TB, 4 H, P1 $1.50 PA, TV = $227
1837 - 2 H, P1 $2 PA, TV = $361
Not Found
1839 - No Tax Book
1840 - Not Found
1841 - 1 H $50, P2 $100, TV = $150
1842 - 1 H $20, P2 $130, TV = $150
1843 - 1 H $20, P2 $130, TV = $150
1844 - P2 $100, TV = $100
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
B16 = Blacks above 16
TB = Total Blacks
A1, A2 = Acres of first or second rate land
PA = Value per acre
TV = Total value of taxable property
P1 = 118 A1 or A2, Adair County, Watercourse Russells Creek / Cedar Creek / Glens Fork, Entry name: Harrison / Demass / Honinan
P2 = 27 A / 35 A / 30 A, Adair County, Watercourse Russells Creek / Glens Fork
The above 1800 tax listing for John in Blount County TN matches with his marriage there in 1797 and the following road record from 1800.
Ordered that Abraham Weir be overseer of the road leading from Maryville to Kellys Mill in place of John McDowell & that he apply to him for a list of hands to work.
BlountCM:204 Thursday 29 May 1800
The tract of land described as "P2" above is Phebe's dower land from
a division of her husband's property. The reason for the increase from 27 acres to 35 acres is unknown.
The 118-acre tract denoted by "P1" and first reported by John in 1817 was purchased in the following deed.
William Davis and wife Nancy of Adair County to John McDowell for $1,000, 118 acres on waters of Russells and Cedar Creeks. Beginning at a Beech & Sugartree, corner to John [McClain], thence with his line North 110 poles to a Hickory and Sugartree, thence with a line of [Bankle] Roburts survey N80E 250 poles to Red Oak & Cherry tree, thence with a division line run by Wm McNealy to a White Walnut and Buckeye on Ceder Creek, thence with Martin and [Huflees] line West 160 poles crossing Ceder Creek to a double Poplar and Hickory, thence South 24 poles to Demoss's corner a White Oak & White Walnut, thence with Domoss line S57W 161 poles to the beginning. Signed: William Davis, Nancy Davis. Feme covert and recorded 9 June 1817.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBD:317-319 9 June 1817
Several months after John purchased the 118-acre tract, he sued the grantor William Davis, but the details are unknown.
John McDowell Plaintiff against William Davis Defendant } In Case. This day came the parties aforesaid and by their mutual consent & agreement, it is ordered that this Suit be dismissed and that the Defendant recover against the plaintiff his costs herein expended.
AdairCOD:368-369 Monday 6 October 1817
The division of the 118-acre tract but reported as 106¾ acres was carried out in 1834 after John's death in 1831. It's not clear what's going on with this division since his son John reports a 118¾-acre tract on his
tax lists from 1835 through 1844.
Division of 106¾ acres of Land and Dower of Phebe McDowell, widow of John McDowell, with plat done on 6 November 1834. In a Deed dated 23 August 1833, 4 heirs – John McDowell, Samuel McDowell, George McDowell, and Fielding W. Boley – conveyed their shares to Robert Montgomery. His metes and bounds are specified. The division of the land with metes and bounds of each lot is given. The widow's dower and five lots to heirs are described.
Widow's Dower: 27 acres
George McDowell: Lot No. 1, 9 acres
Agness McDowell: Lot No. 2, 13½ acres
John Mcdowell: Lot No. 3, 13¼ acres
Fielding W. Boley: Lot No. 4, 16 acres
Samuel McDowell: Lot No. 5, 28 acres.
Filed by Clayton Miller, William Todd, and Isaac Bradshaw.[KM Abstract]
AdairWBC:716-719 21 November 1834
The following 1820 court record is potentially John, but the last name is hard to read and could be McDaniel.
[Hard to read] On the motion of John McDowel/McDaniel, he is appointed Guardian to the infant orphan of Samuel H. McDowal/McDaniel deceased he having Executed Acknowledged Bond in penal sum of $100 with John Montgomery his security conditioned as the law directs.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:188 Monday 6 November 1820
In 1822, John was appointed the surveyor of a road.
Ordered that John McDowell be surveyor of that precinct of the public highway of which Anthony _ Willis decd was surveyor, same hands to assist said McDowell in keeping said road in repair who assisted said Willis.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:273 Monday 7 January 1822
The death of John McDowell was reported at the 1831 April Term of the Court and Phebe became the Administratrix of his estate. Her brother-in-law
Benjamin McDowell sued her demanding that she provide counter security to indemnify him for serving as security to her Administration Bond.
On the motion of Phebe McDowel, widow & relict of John McDowel decd, she is appointed Administratrix of the estate of said decd she having executed & acknowledged bond in the penal sum of $800.00 with Benj. McDowel, John McDowel & Fielding Boley her security conditioned as the law directs & taken the oath required by law.
On the motion of Phebe McDowel Admintrix of the estate of John McDowel decd, it is ordered that John Sanders, William Lester, Isaac Bradshaw & William D. Parish be & they are hereby appointed commissioners to appraise the slaves if any & personal estate of said decd first being sworn &C & that they report to Court.
AdairCO(1825-1833):295 Monday 4 April 1831
On the motion of Benjamin McDowel one of the securities of Phebe McDowell Administratrix of the estate of John McDowel decd, it is ordered that a summons issue against the said Phebe McDowell returnable to the next Court &C to shew cause if any she can why she should not give counter security to indemnify said Benjamin.
AdairCO(1825-1833):299 Monday 2 May 1831
On the motion of Benjamin McDowell one of the Securities of Phebe McDowel Administratrix of John McDowell decd, it is ordered that a summons issue against said Phebe McDowell returnable here at the next Term of this Court to shew cause if any she can why she should not give counter security to indemnify said Benjamin, the order made herein at the last term of this Court, not having been carried into effect.
AdairCO(1825-1833):305-306 Monday 4 July 1831
Benjamin McDowel Pltff vs Phebe McDowell Admorix of the estate of John McDowell deceased Deft } On a motion for counter security. This day came the parties by their Attorneys & by their mutual consent, this cause is continued.
AdairCO(1825-1833):309 Thursday 4 August 1831
Benjamin McDowell Plt against Phebe McDowell deft } On motion requiring counter security as Admin of Jno McDowell decd. This day came the parties and the matter came on to be heard and the said Phebe tendered as her securities John McDowell and Fielding W. Boley who being accepted and approved of by the Court whereupon the said Phebe executed and acknowledged bond with said McDowell & Boley her securities in the penal sum of $200 conditioned for the indemnity of the said Benjamin as her former security. It is further considered that the said Benjamin recover of said Phebe his costs herein expended.
AdairCO(1825-1833):314 Tuesday 4 October 1831
On the motion of said Phebe McDowell admix of Jno McDowell decd, it is ordered that Isaac Bradshaw, John Sanders & Wm Lester or any two of them do examine, state and settle the accounts of the said Admix & report thereof to Court.
AdairCO(1825-1833):314 Tuesday 4 October 1831
[Faint, hard to read]
On the motion of Phebe McDowell widow and relict of John McDowell decd, ordered that Benjamin Brownear, Isaac Bradshaw, William McNeely and John McDowell or any three of them be and they are hereby appointed Commissioners who after being duly sworn as the law directs shall lay off, allot, & assign to the said Phebe her dower in the lands of which the decedent died seized & possessed and that they report thereof specially to this Court.
AdairCO(1833-1842):16 Monday 7 October 1833
On the motion of Phebe McDowell widow of Jno McDowell decd, it is ordered that the report this day returned of the allotment of her dower be set aside and quashed.
And on her further motion, it is ordered that Thomas B. Johnston, Isaac Bradshaw, Reuben Simms & Clayton Miller be commissioners, who being first duly sworn, do or any three of them do allot, set apart, and assign unto the said Phebe her dower in the lands of which her said husband died possessed and report thereof to the Court.
AdairCO(1833-1842):30 Tuesday 3 December 1833
On the motion of Robert Montgomery, ordered that William Gadberry, William Todd, Isaac Bradshaw & Clayton Miller or any three of them being first sworn do lay off, set apart & assign unto Phebe McDowell widow & Relict of John McDowell decd her dower in the lands of which her said husband died seized & possessed & also to divide & allot to each heir their proportion of said land they having due regard to quality & quantity & report thereof to Court.
AdairCO(1833-1842):75 Monday 3 November 1834
On the motion of Benjamin Bownear, it is ordered that Phebe McDowell pay him two dollars for attending and serving two days as Commissionr to allot her dower in the lands of her decd husband John McDowell.
AdairCO(1833-1842):101 Tuesday 7 April 1835
Phebe, the widow of John, is mentioned in two road records just after his death.
On the motion of James Ewing, it is ordered that John Allen, Clayton Miller & Richard Gregory & Anthony Barnett be & they are hereby appointed Commissioners to view the nearest & best way an alteration of the road leading from Columbia to James Town, commencing near John Allen running thence to intersect the old road on or near the widow McDowells & also on alteration in the Creelsburg road, or so much thereof as runs through the land of James Ewing & that they report the conveniences & inconveniences arising as well to the publick as to individuals from the alteration of both said roads & that they or any three of them may act, first being sworn &C.
AdairCOD:302 Monday 4 July 1831
[Report of Road Commissioners - Widow McDowell]
AdairCOD:325 Monday 6 February 1832
Matthew McDowell
Matthew McDowell [c1800 - Aft 1835] is likely the son of John and Phebe McDowell, although he goes to Murphreesboro in Rutherford County TN sometime before 1830. A weaker case could be made for him being the son of John's brother
James McDowell who appears in the
1810 Census of Adair County without Matthew. If Matthew is the son of John, he would still be with him in Blount County TN in 1810. In the 1820 Census of both John and James, a son born about 1800 is present that could be Matthew. We have assigned Matthew to John as a son until more definitive evidence is found.
Matthew served as a juror in the Rutherford County TN court as shown in the following list.
Wednesday 19 May 1830, RutherfordCMM:271-272
Thursday 20 May 1830, RutherfordCMM:286
Wednesday 18 November 1835, RutherfordCMY:[blank]
Matthew purchased a town lot in 1830.
No. 357 John McKinley Exs Deed for Lot No. 70 Mathew McDowell
This Indenture made this 25th day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty between John McKinley of the County of Rutherford and State of Tennessee of the one part and Mathew McDowell of the County of Rutherford and State of Tennessee … $355 … in the Town of Murfeesborough being a parcel of [Land] in said Town known and designated in the plan of said Town as ___ of Lot number seventy, Beginning at the South East corner of said lot and running thence north the line of said lot to a corner tree ___ and thirty feet to a stake, thence north and up said lot to the street, thence East with said street one hundred and thirty feet to a stake, thence South to the beginning …
Jno. McKinley Seal
Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of us
R. P. Shapard
W. Mitchell Jr.
RutherfordDBS:279 25 May 1830
A deed of conveyence from James Mcdowell to Matthew McDowell for lot No. 1 laid off on the South side of Murfreesborough and a fourth of one other lot adjoining the same was this day duly acknowledged by the said James McDowell to be his act and deed, and was certified for registration, March 22, 1834.
RuthCM: After February 1833 Session, Book W-X, Page [No number, many pages of deeds]
Matthew appears in the 1836 tax list of Rutherford County TN paying the taxes on the lot.
James McDowell appears on the same list.
Mathew McDowell, 1 Lot, Value $800, Tax $0.40, 2 Slaves 12 to 50, Value $1200, Tax $0.96, 1 White Pole, Tax $0.25, State Tax $1.12, Total Tax $1.61
The State of Tennessee brought a court case against Matthew in 1827.
The State vs Matthew McDowell } Judt. for a riot, No. 43
This day came as well the state of Tennessee by Samuel H. Laughlin attorney General of the 6th solicitorial district of said State, as the defendant in his proper person, and the said defendant being solemnly charged saith he is not guilty, and for his trial puts himself upon the country, and the attorney general doth the like. And thereupon came also a jury of good and lawful men, to wit: [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue joined between the said state and the said defendant, upon thier oath do say that the defendant is not guilty.
It is therefore considered by the court that the defendant go hence without day, and that the county trustee pay all the states costs in this behalf expended &C.
RutherfordCM: Tuesday 23 January 1827, Book U, Pages 355 and 356
Subsequently, Matthew was paid for work done on county properties.
Ordered by the Court that Matthew McDowell be and he is hereby allowed the sum of thirty dollars, for work and labour done on the Jail of Rutherford County …
RutherfordCMW-X:337 Monday 20 August 1832
Ordered by the Court that Matthew McDowell, be, and he is hereby allowed the sum of twenty five dollars the same being for repairs done by him on the Jail and for materials furnished for that purpose …
RutherfordCMW-X:438 Monday 19 November 1832
Ordered that Matthew McDowell be, and he is hereby allowed, the sum of nineteen dollars and ninety seven cents for repairing the gates and railing around the Court house …
RutherfordCMY:[blank] Monday 18 August 1834
He was charged with assault and battery in 1835.
The State of Tennessee vs Matthew McDowell } Judt A&B
This day came as well the state attorney general of the 6th solicitorial district of said state, as the defendant in his proper persons, and said defendant being solemnly charged, saith he is not guilty, and for his trial puts himself upon the country, and the attorney general doth the like. And thereupon came also a jury of good and lawful men, to wit: [List] who being elected, tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue of traverse joined between the said state, and said defendant, upon their oaths do say that said defendant is guilty in manner and form as charged in the Indictment. It is considered by the court that said defendant make his fine with the state by the payment of thirty dollars, and also all the costs in the behalf expended. And the defendant being dissatisfied with the judgment rendered against him hath prayed an appeal to the circuit court of Rutherford County. And the said defendant and Reuben Bolles his security, acknowledged themselves indebted to the state of Tennessee in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars each to be levied of their goods & chattels, lands and tenements. But to be void on condition that said Matthew McDowell does well and truly make his personal appearance before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rutherford County, at the Court house in the town of Murfreesborough, on the first Thursday after the first Monday in April next, there and then to answer the above charge of the state against him for assault & battery and shall not depart without leave of said court.
RutherfordCM: Thursday 19 November 1835, Book Y, Page [blank]
Agnes McDowell
Agnes McDowell [c1802 - ] appears never to have married and we assign the following data to her since no record of a marriage has been found and the death of a potential McDowell husband has not been found. She appeared in the following census record.
1840 Census Adair County KY
Agness McDowell
1 Male 5-9:
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 15-19:
1 Female 5-9:
1 Female 10-14:
1 Female 40-49: [Agness]
The identity of all the children living with her is unknown. However, we note that she reports two children aged seven to seventeen in the 1842 and 1843 tax lists for Adair County presented in the following table.
Table: Tax Listings for Agnes McDowell
1841 - 1 H $35, P1 $100, TV = $135
1842 - 1 H $30, P1 $100, 2 Children 7-17, TV = $130
1843 - 1 H $30, 6 C, P1 $100, 2 Children 7-17, TV = $130
1844 - 1 H $30, P1 $100, 2 Children 5-16, TV = $130
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
C = Cattle
TV = Total value of taxable property
P1 = 100 acres, Adair County, Watercourse Barnetts Creek or Caseys Creek
In the
1834 Division of her father's land, she received 13½ acres as Lot No. 2.
George McDowell
George McDowell [18 February 1807 - 8 May 1866] married Elenor "Nelly" Sanders [22 November 1809 - 21 June 1867] on 15 January 1828 in Adair County KY. They had the following children.
Nancy Elizabeth McDowell [2 May 1829 - 8 Octobr 1903] married James Williamson on 30 December 1847 in Montgomery County IL.
Margaret Ann McDowell [5 December 1830 - 17 December 1854
ZION/FG] married James Madison Card [14 December 1784 - 2 August 1878
BOST/FG] on 18 October 1852 in Montgomery County IL.
Benjamin McDowell [12 June 1833 - 25 November 1915] married Sarah E. Russell [c1841 - ] on 25 February 1858 in Montgomery County IL.
Rebecca McDowell [27 May 1835 - 1857] married Elias D. Weddle on 23 September 1852 [Note 1832 at Ancestry.com].
Thompson/Thomas H. McDowell [10 May 1837 - ] married Augusta Satterlee on 7 September 1871 in Montgomery County IL
John Alford McDowell [28 April 1838 - 10 August 1921
MEL/FG] married Juliaetta Francis Whitten [1 March 1845 - 25 September 1884
MEL/FG] on 20 February 1866 in Montgomery County IL.
Julius Ephraim McDowell [25 July 1845 - 19 December 1925
BOST/FG] married Emily Alice Barringer [1849 - 1888
BOST/FG], the daughter of John Henry Barringer and Nancy M. McDavid, on 15 August 1866 in Montgomery County IL.
Mary Ellen/Ellender McDowell [28 November 1849 - 27 August 1929
OAK/FG] married Daniel Monroe Barringer [18 April 1840 - 25 February 1912
OAK/FG]
Emma/Emily Melissa McDowell [2 June 1843 - ] married William L. Morris on 19 December 1872 in Montgomery County IL.
George and Elenor appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Adair County KY
George McDowell
2 Males 0-4:
2 Males 20-29: [George]
1 Female 0-4: [Nancy]
2 Females 20-29: [Elenor]
1840 Census Montgomery County IL
George McDowell
1 Male 0-4: [Thomas]
1 Male 5-9: [Benjamin]
1 Male 30-39: [George]
2 Females 5-9: [Margaret, Rebecca]
1 Female 10-14: [Nancy]
1 Female 30-39: [Elenor]
1850 Census Montgomery County IL
Southwest
George McDowell - 44 M - Farmer - KY
Elenor - 42 F - KY
Peggy - 20 F - IL
Rebecca - 16 F - KY
Benjamin - 18 M - Farmer - KY
Thomas - 12 M - KY
John - 9 M - IL
Julios - 6 M - IL
Mary - 2 F - IL
1860 Census Montgomery County IL
Township 10 N, Range 1 W, PO Audubon
Geo McDowell - 53 M - Farmer - KY
Elenia - 51 F - KY
Thos - 23 M - Farmer - KY
John - 19 M - IL
Julius - 17 M - IL
Mary - 12 F - IL
Malissa - 7 F - IL
George appeared in the following tax lists of Adair County KY.
Table: Tax Listings of George McDowell
1828 - 1 H, TV = $30
1829 - Not Found
1830 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV = $35
1831 - Not Found
1832 - No Tax Book
1833 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1, TV = $221
1834 - No Tax Book
1835 - 1 WP, 4 H, TV = $120
1836 - Not Found
1837 - 1 WP, 1 H, P2 $2 PA, TV = $300
1838 - 1 WPV, 7 H $80, P2 $130, TV = $210
1839 - No Tax Book
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
WPV = WP and voter
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
TV = Total value of taxable property
PA = Value per acre
P1 = 57 acres, Adair County, Watercourse Butlers Fork, Entry name: Rucker
P2 = 100/101 acres, Adair County, Watercourse Green River, Entry name: McDowell
We note that George does not pay a poll tax in 1828 in agreement with his birth year of 1807.
In the
1834 division of his father's land, George received 9 acres as Lot No. 1.
George was paid for working on the road in 1834.
This Court proceeded to lay the County Levy, a statement which is as follows, to wit: [List]
To George McDowell for services on publick road 2 Days – $1.00 [KM Abstract]
AdairCO(1833-1842):67 Monday 6 October 1834
In 1835, he was a patroller.
Walton Morrison is appointed Captain & Mont Hamilton, John Fletcher, Silas Fletcher, William [Funk], George McDowell, Mager McNary, Telford Gilmore, Lee McGlasson, James Tockett assistant patrollers in this county & the sd patrollers here in Court agree to ride for nothing.
AdairCO(1833-1842):132 Monday 7 December 1835
John McDowell
John McDowell [c1809 -c1845] married Lucinda Rippetoe [1812 - 12 August 1878
BAL/FG], the daughter of William Albert Rippetoe Jr and Elizabeth Vinson. After his death, she marrried William Winfrey on 1 February 1858 in Russell County KY. John and Lucinda had the following children.
William McDowell [c1833 - ]
Albert McDowell [c1837 - ]
John W. McDowell [23 March 1840 - 15 August 1921
HOP/FG] married Sarah Jane Pierce [January 1842 - 9 October 1907
HOP/FG], the duaghter of Tarleton Pierce and Sarah Trent.
James Harris McDowell [14 February 1842 - 23 March 1918
IRV/FG] married Sarah Caroline Wubker [10 February 1848 - 17 February 1944
IRV/FG], the daughter of William Wubker and Helena MNU.
John and Lucinda appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Adair County KY
John McDowell
2 Males 0-4: [Albert, John]
1 Males 5-9: [William]
1 Males 20-29: [John]
1 Female 20-29: [Lucinda]
1850 Census Russell County KY
District 1
Lucinda McDowel - 38 F
Wm - 17 M
Albert - 13 M
John W. - 11 M
James H. - 8 M
1860 Census Russell County KY
Russell, PO Jamestown
William Winfey - 61 M
Lucinda - 48 F
John appeared on the tax lists of Adair County from 1831 — the date used to calculate his birth year — to 1844.
Table: Tax Listings of John McDowell
1831 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV = $40
1832 - No Tax Book
1833 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV = $30
1834 - No Tax Book
1835 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $1.25 PA, TV = $170
1836 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $1.25 PA, TV = $200
1837 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $1 PA, TV = $200
1838 - 1 WPV, 2 H $40, P1 $177, TV = $217
1839 - No Tax Book
1840 - 1 WP, 1 H $50, P1 $237, TV = $287
1842 - 1 WP, 1 H $50, P1 $300, TV = $350
1843 - 1 WP, 2 H $50, 5 C, P1 $350, 1 Child 7-17, TV = $400
1844 - 1 WP, 2 H $50, P1 $250, 2 Children 5-16, TV = $300
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
WPV = WP and voter
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
C = Cattle
TV = Total value of taxable property
PA = Value per acre
P1 = 118¾ acres, Adair County, Watercourse Cedar Creek / Russells Creek, Entry name: P. Powell, Survey: Gilkey
The 118¾-acre tract labeled as "P1" appears to be the property purchased by his father in
AdairDBD:317, but not divided at his father's death in 1831. A
division of 106¾ acres of his father's land exists in which he gets Lot No. 3 of 13¼ acres.
John served as a commissioner on an estate in 1840.
On the motion of the admr of the estate of James A. Morrison deceased, ordered that Nathaniel Trivett, Andrew McClister, Thomas Sparks & John McDowell be and they are hereby appointed Coms who or any three of them being first duly sworn do appraise the slaves if any & personal estate of said decedent & report &C
AdairCO(1833-1842):389 Monday 7 December 1840
Samuel McDowell
Sarah Jane McDowell [22 April 1844 - 29 November 1933
NSAL/FG] married Jesse "Jake" Still [4 August 1839 - 17 December 1928
NSAL/FG], the son of Meredith Still and Elizabeth Martha Sanders, on 2 October 1859.
John Wesley McDowell [22 May 1847 - 17 March 1915
LEON/FG] married Orenna "Rena" Jane Pitman [August 1849 - 1916
LEON/FG], the daughter of Thomas Pitman and Margaret Kinkade, on 17 February 1866.
George Elmore McDowell [14 June 1849 - ]
Mary Elizabeth McDowell [4 December 1852 - 7 September 1894
BEA/FG] married William Theodore Beavers [1853 - 7 September 1894
BEA/FG]
Samuel Thompson McDowell [24 September 1855 - 6 November 1913
EGR/FG] married Margaret "Maggie" Massey [16 July 1866 - 21 August 1930
EGR/FG], the daughter of C. A. Massey and Sarah Carves, on 21 February 1894 in Decatur County IA.
Clarissa Arabelle "Belle" McDowell [11 April 1858 - 22 July 1944
LEON/FG] married Clifton Albert Brown [14 August 1853 - 22 October 1919
LEON/FG]
Martha Emeline McDowell [7 March 1861 - 18 December 1863
DALE/FG]
James Lewis McDowell [16 April 1867 - 4 August 1937
WOOD] married Sarah Ann Konklin [May 1872 - 10 June 1951
WOOD/FG], the daughter of Thomas Konklin and Maranday Wainscott.
Samuel and Perlina appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Decatur County IA
Samuel McDowell - 35 M - Farmer - KY
Perlina - 28 F - KY
Sarah J. - 6 F - KY
John W. - 3 M - KY
George - 6/12 M - IA
1860 Census Decatur County IA
Hamilton
Samuel McDowell - 45 M - Farmer - KY
Perlina - 38 F - KY
John W. - 13 M - IN
George - 10 M - IA
Mary E. - 7 F - IA
Samuel - 5 M - IA
Clarissa - 2 F - IA
1870 Census Decatur County IA
Woodland, PO Leon
Saml. McDowell - 57 M - Farmer - KY
Perlinia - 48 F - Keeps house - KY
George - 20 M - at home - IA
Mary - 17 F - at home - IA
Samuel - 14 M - IA
Arabella - 12 F - IA
James - 3 M - IA
1880 Census Decatur County IA
Morgan
Samuel McDowell - 67 M - KY TN TN
Perlina - 58 F - Wife - Keeping house - KY NC TN
James - 13 M - works on farm - IA KY KY
Elizabeth McDowell
Elizabeth McDowell [c1817 - ] married Fielding W. Boley [1811 - November 1850
WEB/FG] on 7 December 1830 in Adair County KY. They had the following children.
Samuel Franklin Boley 17 September 1834 - 15 October 1888
AVA/FG] married Charlotte Martha Langley [12 March 1846 - 3 January 1927
GRA/FG], the daughter of John Hance Langley and Hannah Seamans, on 5 April 1871 in Carroll County MO. She was first married to Braxton Clark on 15 September 1867 in Saline County MO.
James V. Boley [1 July 1836 - 12 February 1921
LAK/FG] married Elizabeth Francis Robertson on 28 June 1860 in Carroll County MO.
William Alexander Boley [16 November 1839 - 12 February 1932
HUR/FG] married Martha Ellen Bowlware [10 March 1847 - 16 November 1896
HUR/FG] on 4 February 1864 in Carroll County MO.
Phoebe Ann Boley [1843 - 1907
ANG/FG] married first to Samuel Porter Johnson [14 February 1841 - 13 February 1867
CAVE/FG] on 16 February 1860 in Carroll County MO and second to Abner Hazel Green [28 February 1824 - 21 May 1898
OLD/FG], the son of Jonathan Hazel Green and Susannah Mullen, She was Green's second wife.
Benjamin L. Boley [c1849 - ]
Elizabeth appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Carroll County MO
District 15
Fielding W. Boley - 39 M
Elizabeth - 24 F
Samuel F. - 15 M
James V. - 13 M
William A. - 11 M
Phoebe A. - 8 F
Benjamin L. - 1 M
1860 Census Chariton County MO
Brunswick, PO Brunswick
Porter Johnson - 20 M
Phebe A. - 17 F
Elizabeth Boley - 42 F
William A. Boley - 20 M
Jno P. Campbell - 10 M
On 8 September 1870 in Carroll County MO, Mrs. Elizabeth Boley married John Bowen.
1880 Census Livingston County MO
Grand River
John Bowen - 73 M - Husband - Farmer - KY NC NC
Elizabeth B. Bowen - 63 F - Wife - Keeping house
James McDowell
James McDowell [c1775 - 23 September 1865] married first to Nancy Conner [Unk - c1813] on 20 September 1799 in Blount County TN and second to Sarah "Sallie" MNU [c1780 TN - Bf August 1865]. He had the following children.
Helen McDowell [1824 - Bf 1865]
James appeared in the following census records.
1810 Census Adair County KY
James McDowell
Columbia
2 Males 0-9: [William, Gideon]
1 Male 26-44: [James]
1 Female 26-44: [Nancy]
1820 Census Rutherford County TN
James McDowell
Rutherford
4 males 0-9: [Jesse, Wallace, James]
1 male 10-15: [Gideon]
1 male 16-18: [William]
1 male 16-25: [Matthew]
2 males 26-44: [James, ?]
1 male 45 over: [James?]
1 female 0-9: [Nancy or Elizabeth?]
1 female 26-44: [Sarah]
1830 Census Rutherford County TN
1 male 0-4:
2 males 5-9: [James, Samuel]
1 male 10-14: [Wallace]
1 male 15-19: [Jesse]
3 males 20-29: [Matthew, William, Gideon]
2 females 5-9: [Helen]
1 female 10-14: [Nancy]
1 female 15-19: [Elizabeth]
1 female 30-39: [Sarah]
1840 Census Rutherford County TN
1 male 0-4:
2 males 20-29: [James, Wallace]
1 male 50-59: [James]
1 female 10-14: [Mary J.]
1 female 15-19: [Helen]
1 female 50-59: [Sarah]
1850 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
James McDowell - 70 M - Carpenter - TN
Sarah - 70 F - TN
Hellen - 26 F - TN
Mary J. - 20 F - TN
Mary Shoemaker - 18 F - TN
On 8 November 1850, James McDowell appeared in the Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, with the following data: Murfreesboro District, Rutherford County TN, Agriculture. In the
1860 Census, James and Sarah are listed with their daughter, Elizabeth Carter.
James appeared in the tax lists of Adair County KY from 1811 through 1816 as shown in the following table.
Table: Tax Listings of James McDowell
1811 - 1 WP, 2 H
1812 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1
1813 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1
1814 - 1 WP, 1 B16, 1 TB, P1 $2.50 PA, TV = $1,650
1815 - 1 WP, 1 B16, 1 TB, 1 H, P1, P2, TV = $1,660
1816 - 1 WP, 1 B16, 1 TB, P1, P2, TV = $1,676
1817 - Not Found
1818 - Not Found
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
B16 = Blacks above 16
TB = Total Blacks
TV = Total value of taxable property
PA = Value per acre
P1 = 92 second-rate acres, Adair County, Watercourse Green River
P2 = 12 second-rate acres, Watercourse R. Creek
James along with his brother
Mathew purchased 200 acres in 1810. James apparently never reported this tract on his tax list.
John Beard Snr and wife Margaret, Town of Columbia in Adair County, to James McDowell and Mathew McDowell of Adair County for $500, 200 acres in Adair County on Sulpher Lick Creek, branch of Green River, part of survey purchased by Samuel Beard from Clark. Beginning at a Spanish Oak, Hickory, and Dogwood, thence N38E 140 poles to a Black Oak and Dogwood, thence N30W 238 poles to Black Oak, White Oak and dogwood, thence S85W 112 poles to a White Oak, Black Oak, and Dogwood corner to Samuel Beard survey, thence with his line S22E 292 poles to the beginning. Signed: John Beard, Margaret (X) Beard. Feme Covert and acknowledged 24 October 1810. Recorded 21 February 1811.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBB:429-430 24 October 1810
James and Mathew sold the 200-acre tract in 1821. By that time, James had moved to Rutherford County TN.
James McDowell and wife Sally of Rutherford County TN and Mathew McDowell and wife Susan of Adair County KY convey to Betsey Davis of Adair for $400 during her natural life and at her death to be equally divided between all the children of Betsey who may survive her. 200-acre tract on Sulpher Lick Creek a branch of Green River. Beginning at a Spanish Oak, Hickory and Dogwood, thence N58E 140 poles to a Beach Oak and Dogwood, thence N30W 238 poles to a Black Oak, White Oak & Dogwood, thence S83W 112 poles to a White Oak, Black Oak and Dogwood corner to Samuel Beard survey, thence with line S22E 292 poles to the beginning. Signed: James McDowel, Sarah (X) McDowel. Approved Rutherford County TN on 31 October 1821. Certified Rutherford County TN 29 January 1822, Feme Covert and recorded Adair County on 1 July 1823.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBE:844 29 June 1821
Deed of conveyance from James McDowel and Sally his wife & Matthew McDowel & Susan his wife to Betsey Davis for two hundred acres was this day duly acknowledged in open court by the said James McDowel, and thereupon the court proceeded to take the private examination of Sally McDowel wife of the said James separate and apart from her said husband who says she did freely, voluntarily and of her own free will and without the coertion of her said husband execute said deed for the property therein contained, and ordered to be so certified.
RutherfordCMQ:16 Tuesday 11 September 1821
In 1813, James purchased a lot in the town of Columbia. We suspect that this is the property reported as "P1" on his tax lists.
Adam Kerns and wife Polly of Town of Columbia, Adair County, to James McDowell for $200. Part of Lot 86 in Columbia. Beginning on Main Street at its junction with part of an out lot now in the possession of the said McDowell, thence with Main Street N45W 5 poles and 15 feet 2 inches to the upper corner of an old blacksmith ship, thence N45E 10 poles to the back part of said lot No. 86, thence S45E 5 poles 15 feet & 2 inches to the said out lot, thence with the line of said out lot S45W 10 poles to the beginning. Signed: Adam Charns, Polly (X) Charns. Wm Caldwell holding mortgage on lot via the sale with guarantee of title, feme covert, and recorded 14 December 1813.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBC:322-323 14 December 1813
James sold his land in the town of Columbia in 1816 before his move to Rutherford County TN. This time frame matches with his disappearance from the tax lists of Adair County.
James McDowell of Adair to Edmund Willis of same for $1,050, tract adjoining Town of Columbia including house & old tanyard where said McDowell now lives. Also part of a lot in Town adjoining the former described piece. Beginning at a stone corner to the survey of said Town running thence S48E 10 poles 15 feet, thence N15E 10 poles, thence N47W 9 poles 11 feet, thence S81W 2 poles 18 feet, thence S36W 4 poles 18 feet, thence S48E 8 poles, thence to the beginning. Signed: James McDowell. Recorded 7 October 1816.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBD.197-198 7 October 1816
James and his brother
Benjamin were carpenters as shown by the following court record.
Ordered that the Sheriff or Collector of the County Levy of 1812 collectable and payable in the year 1813 pay unto James & Benjamin McDowell out of the depositum laid in the sd Levy the sum of Ninety Nine dollars & nine cents in full discharge of their bill for repairs done the Courthouse of this County.
AdairCO(1807-1815)E:447 Monday 4 April 1814
Several young boys were apprenticed to James given that he is described as a carpenter in various records.
Elijah Isaacs of Adair County apprenticed his son James Isaacs to James McDowell of Adair starting first of March for five years to teach him carpentry and housejoining and provide him clothing, lodging and diet fit for apprentice and pay him $10 in cash or tools and suit of clothing worth $40 at end of term. Also teach him reading, writing and common arithmetic including rule of three. Signed: Elijah Isaacs, James McDowell. Recorded 15 March 1811.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBC:26 15 March 1811
Michael McKinley of Adair County apprentices his son John McKinley to James McDowell of Adair for term of 5 years. McDowell will teach him house joining as well as reading, writing, and arithmetic including the rule of three and provide him with room, board and clothing. At expiration, provide him suit of clothes worth $50 and tools worth $10. Signed Michael (X) Mckinley, James McDowell. Recorded 20 August 1813.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBC:307-308 25 August 1813
Zodack Wheeler of Adair apprentices his son William Wheeler until age 21 on 17 April 1821 to James McDowell of Town of Columbia. McDowell to teach him house carpentry and house joining, provide him sufficient meal, drink, apparel, and lodging as well as to teach him reading, writing, and arithmetic including rule of three, and at expiration provide a complete suit of clothes including hat, shoes, and stockings and to pay him £3.10 in cash. Signed: Zodok Wheeler, James McDowell. Recorded 17 January 1814.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBC:342 17 January 1814
In 1812, James sued Humphrey Pope.
James McDowell Plt against Humphrey Pope Deft } Upon a Petition & Summons. This day came the Plt by his attorney and the summons herein not being executed, it is ordered that an alias issue returnable to the next Court until which time this cause is continued.
AdairCOC:219 Wednesday 4 March 1812
James McDowell Plaintiff against Humphrey Pope Defendant } Upon a petition & summons. This day came the plaintiff by his attorney & on his motion it is ordered that this suit be discontinued.
AdairCOC:248 Tuesday 2 June 1812
In 1815, he is appointed a surveyor of a road.
James McDowell is appointed Surveyor of Road leading from the Courthouse to the far end of Millers land of which said Miller was Surveyor. Ordered that the same hands assist said McDowell who assisted said Miller.
AdairCO(1807-1815)E:512 Tuesday 4 April 1815
James moved to Rutherford County TN, likely in the time frame 1816 to 1817 and appeared in the 1820 Census of that county as displayed above.
James is connected to an Isaac Hilliard beginning first with a deed from 1818 that describes the lot(s) in the Town of Murphreesboro on which James lived followed by a mortgage deed and then a sequence of court cases in which James is suited by Isaac and then by Isaac's wife following his death.
No 407: Isaac Hilliard, County of Halifax NC to James McDowell, County of Rutherford TN for $345, South Side of the Town of Murfreesborough, being lot designated by Number One in the plan of lots sold on the South Side of said Town of Murfreesborough, beginning at the SouthEast Corner of said town running thence South eight poles to a Stake, thence West thirteen poles to a Stake, thence North eight poles to the South boundary line of the town of Murphreesborough and thence with said line East thirteen poles to the beginning containing one hundred and four poles. Signed: Isaac Hilliard. Witnesses: Samuel H. Laughlin, F. N. W. Burton. Registered 27 May 1819.[KM Abstract]
RutherfordDBL:462 22 October 1818
No 200: James McDowel County of Rutherford TN to Hugh H. Elliston of same for $1.00.
Trusts herein mentioned - the whole of the described lots or parcel of land and also the personal property herein after described and innumerated; that is to say, part of the original lot of ground No. 70 in the town of Murfreesborough being the whole of that part of said lot distinquished and known by said Number in the original plan of the town of Murfreesboro aforesaid heretofore conveyed by James McDowel to John McKinley and also the whole of lot of ground Number one in the range of lots laid off and sold by Isaac Hilliard on the South side of Murfreesborough beginning at the South East corner of said town running thence eight poles to a stake, thence West thirteen poles to a stake, thence North eight poles to the South boundary line of the town of Murfreesborough, thence east with said line thirteen poles to the beginning containing one hundred and four poles more or less and also one gelding of a grey color also four milch cows and one calf; also four beds bedsteds & furniture; also one bureau and one China [Press] also fourteen heads of hogs and all his household and kitchen furniture not herein before particularly enumerated of which the said party of the first part is now possessed; together with all and singular rights … subject however to the annotations hereafter mentioned. This Indenture further witnesseth that the said party of the first part is owing the following debts, to wit: one debt to the branch of the Nashville Bank at Murfreesboro of Ninety five dollars, one debt to Messr Moore & Organ of Murfreesboro of one hundred dollars; one other debt of thirty dollars to Messr Emment & Porter of Murfreesboro one other debt to Isaac Hilliard of North Carolina of one hundred and seventy two dollars and fifty cents: and also one other debt to said Isaac Hilliard as security for one George Campbell of two hundred and eighty dollars which said several debts are now due and shortly about to become due; and this Indenture further witnesseth that in order to secure the property aforesaid so as to make it liable to the payment of the aforesaid debts and to secure the payment of the same, the said Hugh H. Elliston is to hold and the same in trust for that purpose, with power hereafter when necessary to sell and convey and make good title to the same in fee simple to purchaseres either for cash or on a credit at his discretion to raise money for the discharge of said debts. This Indenture also witnesseth that if the said James McDowel shall himself by other means than by the sale of said bargained premises and property shall will and truly pay said debts then this Indenture to become void of no effect but if he shall fail therein, then the said party of the second part is to hold the same in absolute trust for the benefit of said creditors before mentioned, and for the payment of said debts as before set forth. In witness whereof the said party of the first part hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and date first above written. Signed: James McDowell Seal. Registered 16 March 1820.[KM Abstract]
RutherfordDBM:255 7 March 1820
Isaac Hilliard vs William Woodson, James McDowall & Henry Trott } Upon motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, and it appearing to the Court here that the said plaintiff did on the 17th day of June 1820, obtain a judgment before John Smith esquire, one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Rutherford, against the said defendants for the sum of Ninety one Dollars and all costs that on Execution issued thereon which came into the hands of David M. Jarratt, a constable of Rutherford County who hath made return thereon "no personal property found in any County levied on one lot of ground and all the buildings thereon in the Town of Murfreesborough Known as No. 1 lying in the range of lots sold by Isaac Hilliard on the south boundary of the town of Murphreesborough, taken as the property of James McDowall where he now lives. It is therefore considered by the Court that a writ of Vendentori exporas issue to cause said lot so levied on as aforesaid to be sold to satisfy the judgment and Costs aforesaid and the Costs of this motion.
Isaac Hilliard vs William Woodrow, James McDowall, Henry Trott } Upon motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, and it appearing to the Court here that the plaintiff did on the 17th day of June 1820 obtain a Judgment before John Smith Esquire, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rutherford, against the said defendants for the sum of Eighty Eight dollars and thirty two cents and costs. That an Execution issued thereon which came into the hands of David M. Jarratt a constable of Rutherford County, who hath made return thereon that there is no personal property to be found and that he has levied on one lot of ground and all the buildings thereon in the Town of Murphreesborough sold by Isaac Hilliard on the south boundary of the Town of Murfreesborough, lot No. 1 where James McDowall lives, taken as the property of said McDowall. It is therefore considered by the Court here that a writ of Vendentori exporas issue to cause said lot so levied but to be sold to support the Debt & costs aforesaid & the Costs of this motion.
RuthCMP:51-52 Monday 18 September 1820
Isaac Hilliard vs James McDowall } This day came the plaintiffs by his attorney and saith he intends no further to prosecute his suit against the defendant. And thereupon the defendant assumes to pay the Costs & in this behalf expended, except the attornies tax fee.
Isaac Hilliard vs James McDowall } This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and saith he intends no further to prosecute his suit against the defendant. And thereupon came also the defendant and assumes to pay all Costs in this behalf expended, except the attornies tax fee.
RuthCMP:170-171 Friday 29 December 1820
Isaac Hilliard vs James McDowall, John McKinley & William Woodson } Debt No. 223. This day came the said parties by their attornies and thereupon came also a jury of good & lawful men, to wit: [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue joined between the parties upon their oath do say that the defendants hath not paid the debt of one hundred and seventy two dollars and fifty cents in the plaintiffs declaration mentioned, and they assess his damages by reason of the detention thereof to nine dollars and forty eight cents. It is therefore considered by the Court that the plaintiffs recover against the defendants the aforesaid debt and together with the damages aforesaid assessed and the costs in this behalf expended and the defendants in mercy &C
RuthCMP:385-386 Tuesday 27 March 1821
Isaac Hilliard vs William Woodson, James McDowell & Henry Trott } Motion No. 108. Upon motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that the plaintiff recovered against the defendants before John Smith, Esquire, a judgment for one hundred and five dollars, including debt and interest and one dollar and eighty seven cents costs, on the 17th day of June 1820, and on execution issued thereon, which came into the hands of Matthew McClanahan, Sheriff of Rutherford County, who levied the same on one lot of ground in the range of lots, layed off and sold by Isaac Hilliard and known and designated in said ranges by lot No. 1, and on part of lot No. 70, to wit, the West part, in the town of Murfreesborough being 81 feet in front, there being no personal property found. It is therefore considered and ordered by the court that a writ of Venditioni exponas issue to sell the lots so levied on, to make the debt and costs aforesaid and the costs in this behalf expended &C.
RuthCMT:31 Thursday 24 July 1823
Isaac Hilliard vs Wm Woodson, Jas. McDowell & Henry Trott } Motion No. 109. Upon motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the plaintiff recovered against the defendants before John Smith, Esquire, a judgment for one hundred and four dollars and fifty eight cents debt, interest and costs of suit, on the 17th day of June 1820, and on execution issued thereon, which came into the hands of Matthew McClanahan, Sheriff of Rutherford County, who levied the same on one lot of ground in the range of lots laid off and sold by Isaac Hilliard known and designated as lot No. 1 in said range, and on part of a lot of ground known as lot No. 70 (the West part of said lot, in the town of Murfreesborough, being 81 feet in front there being no personal property found. It is therefore considered and ordered by the Court that a writ of venditioni exponas issue to sell the said lots so levied on to make the debt, interest & also the costs in this behalf expended &C.
RuthCMT:32 Thursday 24 July 1823
Isaac Hilliard vs James McDowell, John McKinley & William Woodson } Sciri Facias No. 15 appearance. In this case the plaintiff by his attorney enters a [void] __ as to John McKinley, who has a written release executed to him by John Liscomb who was the plaintiffs agent when this suit was brought and __ said release was executed. The court then adjourned until tomorrow morning half after 7 October.[Three judges sign]
RuthCMY:[blank] Tuesday 20 May 1834
Isaac Hilliard vs William Woodson, James McDowell & Henry Trott } Sciri Facias No. 14. appr. This day came the plaintiff by attorney, and the defendants being solemnly called came not but made default. And it appearing that the writ of Sciri Facias issued, in this cause has been duly served on them, requiring them to appear here at this term to show cause, if any they have or can show, why the original judgment in the name of Isaac Hilliard for the sum of eighty eight dollars and thirty two cents, and costs of suit, should not be revived against them in the name of Mary Hilliard executrix of the last will and testament of said Isaac Hilliard who is now deceased, and why she should not have execution against them for the judgment and costs aforesaid, it is considered by the court, that said judgment be, and the same is hereby, revived against said defendants in the name of Mary Hilliard as executrix as aforesaid, and that she have execution for the satisfaction of the judgment and costs aforesaid, and also all the costs in this behalf expended, together with all the interest due thereon.
Isaac Hilliard vs James McDowell & William Woodson/Woodrow } Sciri Facias No. 15. app. This day came the plaintiff by attorney and the defendants being solemnly called came not but made default. And it appearing to the court, that the writ of Sciri Facias issued in this case has been duly served on said defendants, requiring them to appear here at this term, to show cause if any they have or can show why the judgment rendered against them in the name of said Isaac Hilliard for one hundred and eighty one dollars and ninety eight cents and costs of suit should not be revived against them in the name of Mary Hilliard Executrix of the last will and testament of said Isaac Hilliard who is now deceased and why she should not have execution against them for the same, it is considered that said judgment be and the same is hereby revived in the name of said Mary Hilliard Executrix as aforesaid, and that she have execution for the same, together with the interest thereon and all the costs of this Sciri Facias.
RuthCMY:[blank] Thursday 22 May 1834
James took out a mortgage in 1837.
No. 368: Mortgage James McDowell to Tennessee Matthews for $5.00. One Sorel mare Eleven years old, and one bay mare male about five months old, two beds and bedsteds with all the furniture thereunto belonging, one walnut folding table, one square table, one small drafting table, one trunk, one loom, eight chairs, one cupboard, nine table plates, one lot of knives and forks, one lot cups and saucers, one oven, one skillet, one pot, two pair hooks, one set and iron, one pair smoothing iron, two cows and calves, twenty seven head hogs, two spinning wheels, two pair cotton cards, between twelve and fifteen acres corn growing and now standing in the field, three stacks fodder, one stack oats, two axes, one iron wedge, three plows, three hoes about one half acre cotton growing and standing in the field, one Rat?, one pair warping bars, two jugs, two tubs, two pails, one piggin, and one wash pan, To have and to hold … But this conveyance is made upon this express condition that if I or my representatives pay to the said Tennessee Matthews or his representatives the sum of three hundred Dollars which will be due by the twenty fifth day of December next, according to a note under seal this day executed by me to the said Tennessee Matthews, then this Deed shall be void but not otherwise. This the fifteenth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
James (X his mark) McDowell Seal
Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of
H. G. Raines
W. B. Lillard
Registered 18 September 1837
RutherfordDW:329 15 September 1837
James purchased a lot next to Murfreesboro in 1860.
No. 207: Joseph A. January to James McDowel Sr for $480.00, a lot adjoining the corporation limits of the town of Murfreesboro … lying east of the graveyard, Beginning at F Henrys North East corner, thence North 60 feet, thence West two hundred and thirty feet to the graveyard lots, thence South with the line of the graveyard lot 60 feet to F Henrys Northwest corner, thence East 230 feet to the Beginning. Registered 9 April 1860
RuthDB11:197 2 January 1860
He appears in the 1836 and 1837 tax lists of Rutherford County TN.
1836: James McDowell, 1 Lot, Value $1500, Tax $1.20, 0 White Pole, State Tax $0.75, Total State & City Tax $1.20
1837: James McDowell, 1 Lot, Value $1500, Tax $0.75, State tax $0.75, Total State & City Tax 1.35
The following tax list taken by
H. C. Carter in 1849 shows James and his sons as well as his putative nephew Matthew.
From a random collection of Jury Lists for Rutherford County, we learn that James McDowell was appointed a Justice of the Peace in November 1829.
Jury lists
A List of Justices of the peace in Rutherford County: Date of Comms: Nov 1829, Name: James McDowell, Date of Resignation: [None listed]
12 James McDowell 9 Issued, Circuit Jury, April Term 1833
9 James McDowell 12 Issd to Jas. McDowell, Jury for the Circuit Court April Term 1834
28 James McDowel 12 days, Grand Petit & Talisman Jurors Constable October Term 1837
His service as a Justice of the Peace in the Rutherford Court is documented in the following table. Note that he first appears in this capacity in February 1830 after having been appointed in November 1829 and continues in that role through 1836.
Table: Justice of the Peace James McDowell
Monday 15 February 1830 - RuthCMM:186
Tuesday 16 February 1830 - RuthCMM:207
Monday 20 February 1830 - RuthCMM:231
Monday 16 August 1830 - RuthCMM:320, 323 and 324
Monday 15 November 1830 - RuthCMM:385, 388, 395 and 396
Saturday 20 November 1830 - RuthCMM:433
Monday 21 February 1831 - RuthCMW-X:1, 4, 5, and 14
Monday 16 May 1831 - RuthCMW-X:70 and 77
Monday 15 August 1831 - RuthCMW-X:126
Tuesday 21 February 1832 - RuthCMW-X:264 and 268
Monday 21 May 1832 - RuthCMW-X:318
Monday 20 August 1832 - RuthCMW-X:377, 378, 379 and 380
Monday 19 November 1832 - RuthCMW-X:428, 433, 435 and 436
Monday 20 May 1833 - RuthCMY:4
Monday 18 November 1833 - RuthCMY:89, 92, and 93
Monday 17 February 1834 - RuthCMY:125
Monday 16 February 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Wednesday 18 February 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Thursday 19 February 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Monday 18 May 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Tuesday 19 May 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Monday 16 November 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Thursday 19 November 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Friday 20 November 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Saturday 21 November 1835 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Monday 15 February 1836 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Tuesday 16 February 1836 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Wednesday 17 February 1836 - RuthCMY:[blank]
Thursday 18 February 1836 - RuthCMY:[blank]
During his service as a Justice of the Peace, James was appointed to collect the lists of taxable property.
Ordered by the court, that the following Justices of the Peace, be, and they are hereby appointed to receive list of taxable property and polls for the year 1830, to wit:
26 James McDowell in Capt. Smiths Company
RuthCMM:394 Monday 15 November 1830
Ordered that the following Justices of the Peace, be and they are hereby, appointed to receive lists of taxable property and polls for the year 1833, viz:
No. 5 in Capt. Hicks Company, James McDowell
RuthCMY:94 Monday 18 November 1833
It is ordered by the court that the following Justices be appointed to receive lists of taxable property for the year 1834, to wit:
7 in Capt. Hicks Company James McDowell Esq.
RuthCMY:[blank] Friday 21 November 1834
James was also appointed a judge of elections.
It is ordered by the Court that James McDowall, William Hansborough and Samuel Killough be appointed Judges of the ensuing election for Govr and members of the legislature to be held at Murfreesborough.
RutherfordCMP:530 Wednesday 20 June 1821
Ordered, that the following persons be, and they are hereby, appointed Judges of election at the following precincts in Rutherford County, to wit: William H. Smith, James S Dalton and James McDowell, to be Judges at Murfreesboro …
RutherfordCMY:2 Monday 20 May 1833
James served as a juror in Rutherford County TN on many occassions as shown in the following table.
Table: Jury Service of James McDowell
Wednesday 23 April 1817 - RutherfordCMK:301
Friday 25 July 1817 - RutherfordCML:116-117
Monday 16 March 1818 - next term - RutherfordCML:303
Thursday 17 June 1819 - next term - RutherfordCMN:171-172
Tuesday 26 December 1820 - RutherfordCMP:143
Wednesday 14 March 1821 - RutherfordCMP:217, 220 and 221
Friday 16 March 1821 - RutherfordCMP:245-246
Saturday 17 March 1821 - RutherfordCMP:251
Monday 19 March 1821 - RutherfordCMP: 262, 263 and 264
Thursday 29 March 1821 - RutherfordCMP:417 and 428
Friday 30 March 1821 - RutherfordCMP:443
Friday 30 March 1821 - next term - RutherfordCMP:448
Tuesday 19 June 1821 - RutherfordCMP:521-522
Wednesday 20 June 1821 - RutherfordCMP:525, 526, 527, 528 and 529
Thursday 21 June 1821 - RutherfordCMP:531-532
Friday 22 June 1821 - RutherfordCMP:534
Monday 25 June 1821 - RutherfordCMP:540 and 543
Tuesday 26 June 1821 - RutherfordCMP:549-550
Thursday 28 June 1821 - RutherfordCMP:558
Saturday 30 June 1821 - RutherfordCMP:577-578
Wednesday 19 December 1821 - RutherfordCMQ:89 and 91
Friday 21 December 1821 - RutherfordCMQ:101, 110, 111, 112 and 113
Saturday 29 December 1821 - RutherfordCMQ:199, 200, 201, 209, 210 and 224
Wednesday 22 January 1823 - RutherfordCMR:184
Thursday 30 January 1823 - RutherfordCMR:268
Wednesday 21 July 1824 - RutherfordCMS:27
Wednesday 20 April 1825 - RutherfordCMS:256
Saturday 21 January 1826 - RutherfordCMU:61
Wednesday 25 January 1826 - RutherfordCMU:79 and 84
Thursday 26 January 1826 - RutherfordCMU:86, 87, 89, and 90
Friday 21 July 1826 - RutherfordCMU:218-219
Wednesday 23 January 1828 - RutherfordCMV:123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 131 and 132
Friday 20 February 1829 - RutherfordCMV:416
Saturday 21 February 1829 - RutherfordCMV:422
Tuesday 24 February 1829 - RutherfordCMV:435
Wednesday 25 February 1829 - RutherfordCMV:442
Tuesday 19 May 1829 - RutherfordCMM:18
Saturday 23 May 1829 - RutherfordCMM:33
Tuesday 26 May 1829 - RutherfordCMM:40-49
Wednesday 19 August 1829 - RutherfordCMM:94-95
Thursday 20 August 1829 - RutherfordCMM:102
Monday 19 November 1832 - next term list for grand jury - RutherfordCMW-X:436
James was involved in a large number of court cases and court actions in many different roles. We now list those appearances in the court minutes in chronological order.
Comfort Harding, a poor woman was this day let to the lowest bidder till the next term of this Court to James McDowall for sixty dollars
RutherfordCMN-O:247 Tuesday 14 September 1819
It is ordered by the Court that James McDowall be & is authorised to draw his Certificate on the County trustee of this County for Sixty dollars for keeping Confort Harding from the last to the present term of this Court, which sum the said trustee is hereby authorised to pay out of any unappropriated money in his hands
RutherfordCMO"12-13 Monday 13 December 1819
A A & J Frigg vs James McDowall } Case
This day came the said parties by their attornies and thereupon came also a jury of good and lawful men, to wit: [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue joined between the parties, upon their oaths do say that they find the issue in favour of defendant. It is therefore considered by the Court here, that the said defendant go hence without day and recover against the said plaintiff this Costs by him about his defense in this behalf expended and the said plaintiff in Mercy &C
RutherfordCMP:256 Monday 19 March 1821
Edmund Jones and William Ledbetter Exrs of Juan Ledbetter decd vs Dudley Brown and James McDowall } Debt No. 213
This day came the said parties by their attornies, and thereupon came a jury of good and lawful men, to wit: [List] who being elected, tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined, upon their oaths do say that the defendants have not paid the Debt of one hundred and thirty one Dollars and twenty one cents in the plaintiff declaration mentioned, as the plaintiff in declaring hath alleged, and they assess the plaintiff a damage to three dollars and fifty three cents, less his costs. It is therefore considered by the Court here that the said plaintiffs recover against the said defendants the Debt aforesaid in the declaration mentioned & the damages aforesaid by the jury in form aforesaid assessed and the costs in this behalf expended in the said Defendants in mercy &C.
RutherfordCMP:322 Thursday 22 March 1821
James M. King vs James Phillips & James McDowall } Debt No. 209
This day came the said parties by their attornies, and thereupon came a jury of good and lawful men, to wit: [List] who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined, upon their oaths do say that the defendants have not paid the Debt of four hundred and eighty six dollars in the declaration mentioned, and the plaintiff in declaring hath alleged, and they assess the plaintiffs damages to thirty three dollars and twenty cents, besides costs. It is therefore considered by the Court here that the plaintiffs recovered against the said defendants, the debt aforesaid in the declaration mentioned, and the damages aforesaid by the jury in form aforesaid assessed and the costs in the behalf expended, and the said defendants in mercy &C
RutherfordCMP:325-326 Thursday 22 March 1821
McDowall & Pope vs Henry Coaller } No. 107
[Ordered] by the Court the Plain a commission issue to take the deposition of John McKinney and Thomas Cummins of Augusta, Georgia, for the plaintiffs, giving the defendants attorney forty days notice.
RutherfordCMP:437 Friday 30 March 1821
A. A. & J. Frigg vs James McDowall { 88
The plaintiffs have prayed an appeal to the Circuit Court, who gave bond & security & filed reasons.
RutherfordCMP:438 Friday 30 March 1821
James M. King vs James Childress & James McDowall } No. 209
The defendants have prayed and obtained an appeal, in the nature of a writ of error, to the next Circuit Court of the County, who gave bond & security & filed reasons.
RutherfordCMP:442 Friday 30 March 1821
William Elder vs James McDowall } No. 29
This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and saith he intends no further to prosecute his suit against the defendant. And thereupon came also the said Defendant in his proper person and assumes to pay all costs in this behalf expended &C
RutherfordCMP:526 Wednesday 20 June 1821
James McDowell vs John D. Newgent } Motion No. 23
This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and [blacked out words] no further to prosecute his suit against the defendant.
It is therefore considered by the court that the said defendant go hence without day and recover against the plaintiff his costs by him about his defense in this behalf expended &C.
RutherfordCMT:179-180 Friday 31 October 1823
Abner Johns vs George R. Naish, James McDowell } [Supursdeas], No. 79
Upon motion of the defendants by their attorney to quash an execution issued by George W. Oliver Esquires in the name of Abner Johns against said Defendants, and upon solemn argument had thereon and by the court here fully understood, it is ordered by the court that said motion be sustained and that
RutherfordCMU:102 Saturday 28 January 1826
Thomas Simmons was this day bound an apprintice to James McDowell to learn the carpenters trade, who gave bond and security according to law.
RutherfordCMV:440 Wednesday 25 February 1829
James McDowell vs Frederick E. Becten Jr & Frederick Becten Sen } In Debt, No. 43. This day came the said parties by their attorneys and thereupon came also a jur of good and lawful men, to wit: [List]
RutherfordCMM:239 Tuesday 23 February 1830
James McDowell vs F. E. Becton Jr. & F. E. Becton Senr } In Debt, No. This day came the said parites by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury of good and lawful men, to wit [List] who being elected, tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue joined between the parties, upon their oath do say that the defendants have paid all the debt in the plaintiffs declaration mentioned, except one hundred and eighty nine dollars, and they assess the plaintiffs damages by reason of the detention of that balance of debt, to twelve dollars and ninety one cents. It is therefore considered by the Court that the plff. recover against the defts the balance of debt and damages aforesaid, and also also all the costs in this behalf expended.
RutherfordCMM:243-244 Tuesday 23 February 1830
Ordered by the court, that Varner D. Cowen, William Gilliam and James McDowell, Esquires, be, and they are hereby appointed commissioners to settle with James I. Jetton and William D. Baird administrators of Joseph Arbuckle decd and that they make report to next court.
RutherfordCMW-X:256 Monday 20 February 1832
Ordered that the sheriff of Rutherford County summon … James McDowell … personally to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rutherford County, at the Court house in the town of Murfreesborough, on the first Monday in April next, then and there to serve as grand or petit Jurors as the case may be …
RutherfordCMY:101 Wednesday 20 November 1833
The State vs Wallis & James McDowell & James Vaghan & others Clerks fees 4.26 Sheriff Walkins 2.00 $6.26
RutherfordCMY:28 Monday 1 August 1836
A marriage license was issued on 25 June 1830 for the marriage of Thomas P. Davis to Lucinda Beesley with James McDowell as surety
In 1830, William Patton issued a Power of Attorney to James.
No. 430 William Patton to Power of attorney James McDowell
The State of Mississippi Wayne County Know all men by these presents that as William Patton of the County and State aforesaid for __ good causes & considerations me hereunto necessary, have made ordained constituted and appoint James McDowell of the State of Tennessee and County of Rutherford my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name and for my benefit and use, to take the possession of certain negro slaves, to wit, Mariah and her children which was with other slaves deeded to me in trust by William Webber of the State of Mississippi County of Wayne for the profit and benefit to be derived from the heirs of said slaves to be applied by me to William Patton trustee as aforesaid to the advantage and support of Margaret Earthman daughter of said William Webber and her legitimate issue; and whereas said slaves above mentioned have been removed to the State of Tennessee beyond the reach of my convenient management, I also authorize my said attorney to use all lawful means to acquire the possession of said slaves, and to manage direct and use the same as fully and effectual as I myself could do by virtue of the letter of trust to me confided, and I hereby authorize and direct my said attorney to do and perform all manner of things in my name and behalf to do and perform all things which I am legally entitled to do and perform pursuant to the regulations and directions of said deed of trust, and I do hereby bind myself to whatever my said attorney may do pursuant to the trust confided to me lawfully to do, in and about the said negro slaves Mariah and her children as aforesaid by virtue of these presents. Signed, Sealed and acknowledged this 10th day of May 1830.
Wm Patton Seal
James Patton, J.P.W.C.
The State of Mississippi, Wayne County } This is to certify that James Patton whose name is officially subscribed above is an acting Judge of Probate for the County aforesaid and due faith and credit should be given to all his acts as such. Given under my hand and seal of office the 10th day of May 1830.
J. Magus, Regr CCWC
Registered April 1st 1831
RutherfordDBS:331 10 May 1830
For many years, James applied his skills as a carpenter for the repair and upkeep of the Rutherford County Court House in Murphreesboro. We note in the early years that Murphreesboro was the capital of the State of Tennessee and the location for meetings of the General Assembly including the State Senate and the State House of Representatives. We provide below a listing of the court records recounting his years of service.
It is ordered by the Court that James McDowall be allowed the sum of five Dollars for repairs done to the jail of this County …
RutherfordCMO:319 Friday 23 June 1820
It is ordered by the Court that James McDowal be allowed the sum of three dollars eighty seven and one half cents for repairs done to the Court House of Rutherford County …
RutherfordCMP:125 Tuesday 19 December 1820
It is ordered by the Court that James McDowall be allowed the sum of twenty two dollars and twenty five Cents for repairs to be done to the Court House tables & for preparing the House for the reception of the next General Assembly …
RutherfordCMP:529 Wednesday 20 June 1821
It ordered by the Court that an allowance be made to James McDowall for repairing the Court House, that the said McDowall make out a just and complete bill of all repairs made and to be made and submit the same to John Hoover esqr, George W. Oliver Esqr and Joshua Haskell esqr, whose decision and allowance shall be good & well be accepted and allowed by this Court.
RutherfordCMQ:2 Monday 10 September 1821
It is ordered by the Court that James McDowall take possession and charge of the Court House for the twelve months from this time. That he keeps the same in complete order and repair and at each term of the Courts holden during the term of twelve months, he shall have the said Court House kept clean and in good order for said Courts, for which said several __ as that said James McDowall shall be allowed the sum of twenty five dollars.
RutherfordCMQ:3 Monday 10 September 1821
It is ordered by the Court that an order made at September term of this Court authorizing James McDowel to take charge of the Court house, for which he was allowed twenty five dollars, be and the same is hereby recinded. And that Martin Clark be authorized to take charge of said Court house, for which he is allowed twenty dollars provided he keeps it in good order during the sessions of Court for the ensuing twelve months.
RutherfordCMQ:326 Tuesday 23 April 1822
It is ordered by the Court that James McDowall be allowed the sum of twelve Dollars & fifty Cents for having kept in repair the Court House for six months previous to the last term of this Court …
RutherfordCMR:3 Monday 15 July 1822
It is ordered by the court that James McDowell who has the keys of the Senate chamber and representive chamber, be and he is hereby required to remove the chairs, tables and other property belonging to the state into the senate chamber, and that he deliver the key of the room occupied by the house of representatives to the sheriff of Rutherford County.
RutherfordCMS:255 Wednesday 20 April 1825
Ordered by the Court that James McDowell be allowed the sum of three Dollars for repairing the back house in the Yard court …
RutherfordCMY:16 Monday 6 June 1836
Ordered by the Court that James M. Tompkins shff be allowed as follows, to wit: for McDowells bill for repairs on court house $47.67
RutherfordCMZ:614 Monday 4 January 1847
Ordered by the Court that James M. Tompkins Sheriff of Rutherford County be allowed the following Sums for exficio services for the 1848, the sum of Fifty dollars, one Load wood & cutting, the sum of one dollar & Sixty cents, McDowel of for work on Court house the sum of $87.10 … and that the County Trustee pay the same out of any monies that he may have on hand belonging to said County there being a sufficient number of Justices present & voting to make said allowance.
RutherfordCMAA:132 Monday 2 April 1849
James McDowell Sr. was this duly appointed by the court to take care of the Court House the present year and to have lights put in the widows [Sic] & other small repairs and to present an amount of the same to the Court for allowance.
RutherfordCMAA:416 Saturday 10 January 1852
Ordered by the Court that J. Huggins & Son be allowed the Sum of Nine dollars & 91 cents Glass Putty, nails &C furnished Jas McDowell Sr for repairs about the Court house …
Ordered by the Court that Joseph W. Nelson be allowed the sum of six dollars & 9 cents for Glass Putty &C furnished Jas McDowell Jr for repairs on Court house …
RutherfordCMBB:21 Monday 5 July 1852
Ordered by the Court that James McDowell Jr. be allowed the sum of Five dollars & 65 cents for puting in lights &C in Court house widows [Sic] …
RutherfordCMBB:50 Monday 4 October 1852
James McDowell vs the County Trustee
Clerk Wendel $5.50 Shff McKnight $2.25 - 7.75
RutherfordCMBB:234 Monday 3 October 1853
Ordered by the Court that James McDowell Sr be allowed the Sum of Four dollars for puting in lights & repairing windows about the Court house …
RutherfordCMBB:268 Monday 2 January 1854
Ordered by the Court that Robison & Morgan be allowed the sum of One dollar & 83 cents for Glass & putty furnished J. McDowell Sr for repairing Court house windows …
RutherfordCMBB:325 Monday 3 April 1854
Ordered by the court that James McDowell Sr be allowed the Sum of Five dollars for keeping the court house [shut] for 1852 and 1853 …
RutherfordCMBB:365 Monday 3 July 1854
Ordered by the court that James McDowell Sr be allowed the sum of Five dollars the balance of his amount rendered for taking care of the Court house of Rutherford County for the years 1852 & 3 …
Ordered by the Court that McDowell & Ocalachan be allowed the sum of Five dollars for repairing windows and slating the same …
RutherfordCMBB:396 Monday 2 October 1854
Ordered by the Court that James McDowell Senr be allowed the following Sums, to wit: for repair about Court house one dollar & fifty 75 cents, for taking care of court house for 1854 & 1855, the sum of Ten dollars, making in all the sum of Eleven dollars & fifty 75 cents …
RutherfordCMBB:546 Monday 1 October 1855
James McDowell to Allowance } Ordered by the Court that Sum of $7.525 be allowed to James McDowell for repaires on the Courthouse …
RutherfordCMCC:119 Monday 6 October 1856
A. M. McKnight Sherrif to allowance } Ordered by the Court that the following sums be allowed A. M. McKnight as Sheriff &C
…
paid McDowell for putty 10 & for stone pitcher 0.40 …
RutherfordCMCC:324 Monday 6 July 1857
James McDowell to Allowance } Ordered by the Court that the sum of $7.68 be allowed to James McDowell for attention & repairs on the Court House …
RutherfordCMCC:360 Monday 5 October 1857
James McDowell allowance } Ordered by the Court that $6.80 be allowed James McDowell for Glass & attention to Court House …
RutherfordCMCC:587 Monday 4 October 1858
James McDowell All
Ordered by the Court that James McDowell be allowed fifty cents for putting Glass in Court house windows …
RutherfordCMDD:144 Monday 3 October 1859
The Will of James McDowell was producted in Court on 4 October 1865.
Jas McDowell Deceased
A paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of James McDowell Deceased was this day produced in open Court for probate and the execution thereof was duly proven by the oaths of Wilson Thomas, and Robert B. Jetton the subscribing witnesses thereto and was ordered to be recorded.
RutherfordCMDD:782 Wednesday 4 October 1865
The Will of James McDowell dated 26 August 1865 was probated on 4 October 1865 and filed.[GR21.583] We note that William, Jesse, and Helen are dead by the date of his will.
James McDowall Deceased Will
I
James McDowell do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all wills by me at any time made.
I desire that as soon after my death as is practicable my Executor shall collect all that is coming to me from any source and sell all my estate both real and personal and after the payment of all expenses and any debts against me divide the proceeds equally between my six children, to wit,
Gideon,
James,
Wallace,
Houston,
Nancy, wife of James Cathron and
Mary wife of Joseph Harrison, and the children of my deceased son
Jesse, making seven shares.
My Executor will sell my real estate upon such terms as he shall consider best execution to the purchase the necessary Deeds.
I nominate and appoint my fried James W. Avant my Executor.
Given under my hand & seal Augt the 26
th 1865.
James (X his mark) McDowell
Acknowledged before us this 26 August 1865
Wilson Thomas
Robt B. Jetton
State of Tennessee, Rutherford County
County Court October Term 1865
The foregoing last will and testament of James McDowell Deceased was this day presented in open Court for probate, and the execution thereof was duly proven by the oaths of Wilson Thomas and R. B. Jetton the subscribing witnesses thereto and was certified and ordered to be recorded. Witness my hand at office this 4th day of October 1865.
John Jones Clk
Letters testamentary were provided to his executor James Avent on 7 November 1865.
Jas. McDowell Deceased
It appearing to the Court that James McDowell is dead and he having left a last will & testament on his estate which has been [regularly] proven at a previous term of this Court, this day came into open James M. Avent the executor nominated in said will and applied for letters and the Court being satisfied as to his claim and he having given Bond in the sum of Four Thousand Dollars with D. D. Wendel & Wm. A. Ranson as his securities and qualfied according to Law, to him letters testamentary are ordered to be issued.
RutherfordCMEE:8 Tuesday 7 November 1865
The settlement of McDowell's estate was filed on 1 June 1868.[GR23.173, GR23.174
James McDowell Decd
A Settlement made with James M. Avent Execution of James McDowell Decd before Jno. B. Wilson Clerk of the Rutherford County Court, I find that said Executor is indebted to said Estate as follows, to wit
$213.00 - To amount collected of W. A. Ransom
1790.00 - To amount collected for land sale
$2003.00
Note on Sam Tompson
$22.40 - Balance due January 1st 1868
Bad debt on W. R. McFaddens Estate
Credit as follows
$25.00 - By J. M. Avent account
2.50 - By Advertising fee
2.00 - Paid Auctioneer
67.60 - John Lansing account
39.96 - W. C. Eagleton account
$5.95 - By taxes for 1865
15.00 - By taxes for 1866
16.50 - " " " "
9.50 - " " " "
25.70 - By Buskett & Avent account
173.98 - By B. W. Avent
12.00 - Jno Jones Clerks fee
6.15 - By Dr. Buskitte account Estate
80.75 - By Miss Anna [Murfree]
5.00 - By J. M. Tompkins Note
36.25 - By J. M. Tompkins for Ben Johnson
1.00 - Clerks fee for this Settlement
100.00 - Allowance to Adminstrator
$692.64
$1310.36 - Balance due Estate from Executor at the Settlement
The two debts against Thompson and McFadden are reported insolvent and are not ennumerated in his assets of the Estate, witness my hand at office this 1st June 1868
Jno B. Wilson Clerk
William McDowell
William McDowell was born between 1801 and 1810. There is no proof that he is a son of James other than his being in the 1836 Tax List of Rutherford County TN. By 1840, he is in the census record for Williamson County.
1840 Census Williamson County TN
William McDowell
1 Male 30-39: [William]
1 Female 30-39:
No further information has been found for him and he is presumed dead when his putative father's will is probated.
Gideon McDowell
Gideon McDowell [c1809 - ] married Elizabeth Norris [c1810 - ] on 24 January 1833 in Rutherford County TN. They had the following children.
Rhoda Ann McDowell [c1834 - ] married Alexander J. Drumwright on 25 February 1851 in Rutherford County TN.
Frances McDowell [c1837 - ] married W.O.Callagan on 28 April 1852 in Rutherford County TN. In the 1860 Census, they live in the North Western Division, Madison County AL.
Gideon McDowell [c1840 - ] enlisted as a Private and Artificer on 24 Decebmer 1861 at Nashville TN in Company F of the Third Confederate Engineer Troops. He was discharged on 4 March 1864 and "final statements given at Dalton Ga Expiration of Service." Another report indicates that he served to 30 April 1864
William McDowell [8 June 1844 - 21 July 1921 Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski Cty Arkansas]. A W.N. McDowell served in Company D of the Third Confederate Engineering Troops during the Civil War along with his brother Gideon.
Helen McDowell [c1845 - ] lived with her sister Frances in Madison County AL in 1860 Census.
Sarah McDowell [c1847 - ]
They appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Marshall County TN
Gideon McDowell
1 Male 0-4:
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 30-39: [Gideon]
1 Female 0-4: [Francis]
1 Female 5-9: [Roda]
1 Female 30-39: [Elizabeth]
1 Female 60-69:
1850 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
Gidion McDowell - 41 M - Carpenter - KY
Elizabeth - 40 F - TN
Roda A. - 16 F - TN
Francis - 13 F - TN
Gidion - 10 M - TN
Wm - 7 M - TN
Hellen - 5 F - TN
Sarah - 3 F - TN
Joseph Fowler - 22 M - Carpenter - TN
George Hemphill - 22 M - Do - TN
The State of Tennessee charged Gideon for a riot in 1827, but he was found innocent.
The State vs Gideon McDowell } Judt. for a riot, No. 45
This day came as well the state of Tennessee by Samuel H. Laughlin attorney General of the 6th solicitorial district of said State, as the defendant in his proper person, and the said defendant being solemnly charged saith he is not guilty, and for his trial puts himself upon the country, and the attorney general doth the like. And thereupon came also a jury of good and lawful men, to wit: [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue joined between the said state and the said defendant, upon their oath do say that the defendant is not guilty.
It is therefore considered by the court that the defendant go hence without day, and that the county trustee pay all the states costs in this behalf expended &C.
RutherfordCMU:357-358 Tuesday 23 January 1827
Gideon appears in the 1837 tax list for Rutherford County TN.
Gideon McDowell, 1 White Pole, Tax $0.12½, State Tax $0.12½, Total State & County Tax $0.25
In 1842, he served on a lunacy panel.
Gideon McDowell serves on a panel to determine the lunacy of Thomas Runker.[KM Abstract]
RutherfordCMZ:301 Monday 4 July 1842
He served as an election judge in 1847.
Ordered by the Court that the following persons be appointed Judges of the ensuing August election for Governor, Congressman & members to the Senate & legislature of Tennessee, to wit in District No.
13 James Callone, Gideon McDowell, Wm. D. Heaks
RutherfordCMAA:9 Monday 5 July 1847
He apparently was sued by the State of Tennessee again in 1855.
Ordered by the Court that D. D. Wendel Clerk of the Rutherford Circuit Court be allowed the following bills of costs (to wit)
State of Tennessee vs Gideon McDowell
__ W. [C__lt] $5.19, Shff McKnight $4.00, witness Robert Jones $8.25, D. Sublett $8.25, J. R. Neely $5.25, T Allen $6.00, J. Bl Clark $7.50 } $44.44
RutherfordCMBB:524 Monday 2 July 1855
Jesse McDowell
Jesse McDowell [c1810 - ] married a Sally Cooke on 27 October 1829 in Rutherford County with bondsman Daniel Smith and a Mariah Freeman on 5 December 1829 in Rutherford County with bondsman Nathan Thurman. It is unclear which marriage belongs to this Jesse McDowell.
Jesse appeared in one census record.
1840 Census Lafayette County MO
Jesse McDowell
2 Males 0-4:
2 Males 5-9:
1 Male 20-29: [Jesse]
1 Female 20-29:
A Jesse McDowell was listed on the Census Non-population Schedule dated 21 December 1850 for District 11, Gibson County TN as agriculture, but he does not appear on the 1850 Census.
Jesse served several times as a juror in Rutherford County.
Friday 24 February 1831 - RutherfordCMW-X:58, 60 and 61
Wednesday 22 May 1833 - RutherfordCMY:30-31
In February 1833, a grand jury indicted Jesse for assault and battery. The case was tried in May and he was found guilty and fined.
The Grand Jury returned into Court an Indictment against Jesse McDowell for an Assault & Battery upon one [Lenion] Elliott endorsed a "true bill" and withdrew to consider of further presentments.
RutherfordCMW-X:611 Thursday 21 February 1833
The State of Tennessee vs Jesse McDowell } Indictment, A&B
This day came as well the state of Tennessee by Samuel Yerger Esquire, attorney general of the 6th Solicitorial district of said state, as the defendant in his proper person, and said defendant being solemnly charged saith he is not guilty, and the attorney general doth the like. And thereupon came also a jury of good and lawful men, to wit: [List] who being elected, tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue of traverse joined between the said state and said defendant, upon their oath aforesaid, do say that the defendant is guilty in manner and form as charged in the bill of Indictment.
It is therefore considered by the court that the defendant make his fine with the state by the payment of two dollars and also all the costs in this behalf expended and that execution issue against him and James McDowell his security, for the fine and costs aforesaid.
RutherfordCMY:33-34 Thursday 23 May 1833
On 7 September 1838, Jesse McDowell of Lafayette County MO received a US Land Grant for 40 acres being the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 18, Township 47-N, and Range 26-W.
We have found no further information about Jesse, but an interesting email exchange found of the web suggests that his middle name was Franklin.
Hello Frank! I recently have been in contact with a great, great Aunt and she has informed me that she has much information on my Jesse McDowell including the fact that his middle name was Franklin and she said he got that middle name from his mother's maiden name she remembers. She also said that my Jesse was descended from an Ephraim McDowell who was born in Connor Ireland and settled in New Jersey. She is going to copy family info on Jesse (including siblings) and send to me via snail mail. If I come up with more I will keep you posted.
Also wanted to share with you that I have been in contact with a gentleman who has been looking for a Jesse McDowell who married in Illinois and migrated to California in 1852. He told me that his ggggrandmother was a Mary Jane McDowell who was the sister of this Jesse McDowell. The information he gave me that was told to him by his Uncle coincides with information I have been given on my Jesse. I really do believe that they were related.
Also wanted to share with you that I have made contact with a woman who is descended from Ephraim McDowell of Connor Ireland and she is sending me information on him including a description of his Estate that was sold around 1970 in New Jersey. He is buried in NJ, Bedminster Township. I will keep you posted after I receive more information, of course all info is coming snail mail (regular mail) so may take a while ….
Marcie
Elizabeth McDowell
Elizabeth McDowell [c1814 - Bf 1860] married Hiram Carter [c1808 - ] on 26 September 1837 in Rutherford County TN. They had no children and appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Rutherford County TN
Hiram Carter
1 Male 30-39: [Hiram]
1 Female 5-9: [Elizabeth Harrison]
1 Female 20-29: [Elizabeth]
1850 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
Hiram C. Carter - 42 M - farmer - TN
Elizabeth - 37 F - NC
Elizabeth Harrison - 17 F - KY
1860 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
H. C. Carter - 52 M - Saddler - AL
Eliabth - 47 F - KY
J. McDowell - 85 M - Carpenter - VA
Sarah McDowell - 80 F - VA
Nancy McDowell
Nancy McDowell [c1817 - ] married James Cauthron [c1807 - ] on 20 Mary 1834 in Rutherford County. They had the following children.
James P. Cawthon [c1835 - ] 2nd Lieut, Co. 1, 27th Tenn Inf Reg
John T. Cawthon [11 August 1837 - 19 July 1904
EVER/FG] married Elizabeth J. Jackson [4 June 1845 - 30 April 1926
EVER/FG] on 28 November 1860 in Rutherford County TN.
Alfred M. Cawthon [28 November 1840 - 29 May 1917
OC/FG] married first to R. V. Manor [c1845 - ] on 6 October 1864 in Rutherford County TN and second to Mary Frances Davenport [1870 - 5 December 1945
OC/FG]
Elizabeth Cawthon [c1842 - ]
William Cawthon [c1846 - Aft 1880] was single in the 1880 Census.
Mary/Mattie Cawthon [c1850 - ]
Richard C. Cawthon [c1858 - Aft 1910] married Katharine "Kate" Miller [19 January 1862 - 19 November 1934 /TNDC], the daughter of Robert Miller and Maudy Shoemaker, on 23 Mary 1880 in Rutherford County TN.
Nancy and James appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
James Cauthron - 43 M - Carpenter - VA
Nancy - 33 F - TN
James - 15 M - None - TN
John - 13 M - TN
Alfred - 12 M - TN
Elizabeth - 9 F - TN
Wm - 5 M - TN
1860 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro, PO Murfreesboro
J.C. Compher/Cawthon - 53 M - Carpenter - VA
Nancy - 45 F - TN
John - 22 M - Carpenter - TN
Alfred - 20 M - Tinner - TN
Eliza - 17 F - TN
Wm - 13 M - TN
Mary - 10 F - TN
Richard - 4 M - TN
1870 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro Wared 6, PO Murfreesboro
Jas Cawthon - 63 M - Carpenter - VA
Nancy - 50 F - Keeping house - TN
Wm - 23 M - Carpenter - TN
Mary - 18 F - at home - TN
Richd - 13 M - TN
1880 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
James Cawthon - 74 M - Carpenter - VA VA VA
Nancy - 60 F - Wife - Keeping house - TN TN TN
William - 33 M - Son - Carpenter - TN VA TN
Mattie - 19 F - Daughter - TN VA TN
Richard - 21 M - Son - Farmer - TN VA TN
Kate C. - 18 F - Daughter-in-law - TN TN TN
William Wallace McDowell
William Wallace McDowell [c1818 - c1880] married Malissa Sherron [c1824 - c1880] on 21 June 1842 in Rutherford County TN. They had the following children.
Mary A. McDowell [c1844 - 11 February 1868]
Benjamin Franklin McDowell [January 1846 - 22 July 1912] married Margaret Caledonia Lamberson [1851 - 29 April 1875] on 15 February 1871 in Madison County AL.
Sarah E. McDowell [c1847 - ]
William Wallace McDowell [24 December 1851 - 6 October 1933
EVER/FG] married Martha Shannon Jarrett [24 June 1859 - 12 September 1953
EVER/FG] on 26 December 1877 in Rutherford County TN.
Andrew Jackson McDowell [3 July 1853 - 20 March 1919
EVER/FG/TNDC] married Elizabeth Lucretia "Vanda" Ford [16 January 1864 - 8 April 1944
EVER/FG] on 23 March 1881 in Rutherford County TN.
Emma Mai McDowell [16 January 1879 - 2 September 1899
EVER/FG]
Wallace appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
Wallace McDowell - 31 M - Carpenter - TN
Malica - 26 F - NC
Mary A. - 6 F - TN
Benjamin - 4 M - TN
Sarah E. - 3 F TN
Mary Sheron - 23 F - NC
Isaac Sheron - 13 M - TN
Polly Sheron - 55 F - NC
1870 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro, PO Murfreesboro
Wallace McDowel - 51 M - Carpenter - TN
Malissa - 50 F - Keeping house - NC
Wm - 19 M - Carpenter - TN
Andrew - 17 M - Farm Laborer - TN
Jas Shurson - 39 M C - Carpenter - TN
1880 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesborough
Wallace McDowell - 61 M - Carpenter - TN TN TN
Malissa - 60 F - wife - Keeping house, chills - NC NC NC
A. J. - 27 M - carpenter - TN TN NC
Wallace appeared in the following deed record.
No. 566: Allen Newman to } Deed Trust W. W. McDowell
$1.00
2 oxen, one cart, one levw?, one clock for Newman's debts … I am indebted to Edward Arnold by note under seal and payable the 25th day of December next for fifty dollars, the above note is signed by myself and Jesse McDowell jointly and William W. McDowell Security … [voided if debt paid]
Witness: John Woods
Registered 10 February 1846
RutherfordDB2:410
Wallace was paid by the County for work on the courthouse.
Ordered by the Court that W. W. McDowell & H. Gaunaway be allowed the Sum of Six Dollars & 25 cents for articles furnished & repairs made upon the Court House …
RutherfordCMBB:49 Monday 4 October 1852
W. W. McDowell allowance
It is ordered by the Court that W. W. McDowell be allowed Eight dollars for locks & putting them on the Court House …
RutherfordCMEE:189 Wednesday 6 June 1866
James McDowell
James McDowell [11 November 1818 - 6 May 1896
WIN/FG] married Harriet Caroline Petty [25 September 1818 SC - 1 April 1900
WIN/FG] on 19 June 1842 in Rutherford County TN. They had the following children.
Mathew Lemuel McDowell [24 May 1843 - 12 March 1936
WIN/FG] married Mary Albert Cawthon [18 January 1847 - 1 November 1926
WIN/FG] on 26 July 1865 in Madison County AL.
James McDowell [c1844 - ] married Rebecca C. McMullin [c1851 - ] on 19 January 1870 in Madison County AL.
Hiram Carter McDowell [1847 - 1925
MAP/FG] married Susan F. Edens [28 April 1861 - 15 January 1946
MAP/FG] on 22 November 1876 in Moore County TN.
Frusanah McDowell [December 1848 - ] married James A. Hall [Unknown - 13 November 1923
MHIL/FG] on 21 December 1870 in Madison County AL. She later married Charles E. Winneford about 1882 and appeared in the 1900 Census with him in Ellis County TX.
Franklin Pierce McDowell [1851 - 1928
MAP/FG] married Fannie B. Bridges on 22 November 1876 in Moore County TN. In the 1900 Census, he was married to Mary Idella Ragan having married her in 1886.
James and Harriett appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
James McDowell - 29 M - Carpenter - TN
Harriett - 27 F - TN
Mathew - blur M - TN
James - 6 M - TN
Hyram - 4 M - TN
Susan - 2 F - TN
Amanda Shoemaker - 19 F - TN
1860 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro, PO Murfreesboro
J. McDowell - 40 M - Carpenter - TN
Harriett - 40 F - SC
Mathew - 18 M - TN
James - 15 M - TN
Hiram - 13 M - TN
Franklin - 10 M - TN
Frusanah - 12 F - TN
1870 Census Madison County AL
Township 3, Range 2, District 50, PO Gurleysville
James McDowell - 50 M - Carpenter - TN
Harriet - 50 M - Keeping house - SC
Hiram - 23 M - Going to School - TN
Frusannah - 20 F - Without occupation - TN
Franklin - 18 M - Going to School - TN
James - 24 M - Carpenter - TN
Rebecca - 19 F - Without occupation - AL
1880 Census Lincoln County TN
District 10
Jas. McDowell - 58 M - Carpenter - TN TN TN
Harriett - 57 F - wife - Keeping House - TN SC SC
Susanna Hall - 25 F - daughter - TN TN TN
Samuel Houston McDowell
Samuel Houston McDowell [March 1824 - ] married Mary Shoemaker [October 1833 - ]. They had the following children.
James P. McDowell [c1854 - 16 April 1909 /TNDC]
Samuel Houston McDowell [c1857 - 25 October 1935] married Nellie A. MNU in 1889 and next to Mrs. Kate Cardthon on 23 March 1929 in Wilson County TN. A Samuel H. McDowell served in Company F of the Third Confederate Engineer Troops as an Artificer and Private during the Civil War.
Milas W. McDowell [1865 - 1889
EVER/FG]
Wallace McDowell [c1868 - ]
Andrew Jackson McDowell [4 February 1874 [Sic: 1872?] - 29 November 1934
ELK/KYDC] maried Mary Ellen Maples [26 August 1877 - 30 July 1928
ELK/FG] on 18 July 1896 in Madison County AL.
Samuel and Mary appeared in the following census records.
1860 Census Rutherford County Tn
Murfreesboro, PO Murfeesboro
S.H. McDowell - 36 M
Mary J. - 26 F
J.P. - 5 M
Sam - 2 M
1870 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfressboro Ward 3, PO Murfreesboro
S. H. McDowell - 45 M - Carpenter - TN
Mary - 35 F - Keeping House - TN
Jas - 16 M - Farm Laborer - TN
Saml - 12 M - Farm Laborer - TN
Minas - 5 M - At home - TN
Wallace - 2 M - At home - TN
Mollie White - 5 F - At home - TN
1880 Census Rutherford County TN
District 19
Houston McDowel - 56 M - House Carpenter - TN TN TN
Mary - 47 F - wife - Keeping House - TN TN TN
Milas - 14 M - Son - Laborer - TN TN TN
Wallace - 12 M - Son - Laborer - TN TN TN
Andrew - 8 M - Son - TN TN TN
1900 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
Samuel H. McDowel - 41 M - Feb 1859 m11 - TN TN TN
Tilie - 35 F - wife - Mar 1865 m11 0/0 Ireland Ireland Ireland
Samuel H. Sr. - 76 M - father - Mar 1824 m_ TN TN TN
Mary J. - 66 F - mother - Oct 1833 m_ 1/1 TN TN TN
Mary Jane McDowell
Mary Jane McDowell [c1829 - ] married Joseph Harrison [c1832 - ] on 15 December 1850 in Rutherford County TN. They had three daughters.
Bettie Harrison [c1852 - ]
Mary "Josie" Harrison [c1853 - ] married William O. Powell [c1848 - ] on 10 May 1879
Sarah "Sally" Harrison [c1856 - ]
Mary appeared in the following census records.
1860 Census Rutherford County TN
Murphreesboro, PO Murphreesboro
J. Harrison - 28 M
M.J. - 31 F
Bettie - 8 F
M.J. - & F
Sarah - 4 F
1870 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro, PO Murfreesboro
Mary Harrison - 47 F
Bettie - 17 F
Mary - 16 F
Sallie - 13 F
1880 Census Rutherford County TN
Murfreesboro
W.O. Powell - 32 M - Clerks in Store - TN TN NC
J.M. - 27 F - Wife - Keeping House - TN TN TN
Thomas - 12 M - Son - TN TN TN
H.K. - 10 M - Son - TN TN TN
J.A. - 8 M - Son - TN TN TN
M.O. - 5 F - Daughter - TN TN TN
William - 3/12 M - Son - TN TN TN
[Next house, same family]
M.J. Harrison - 54 F - Mother, Widow - TN TN TN
Bettie Harrison - 31 F - Sister, Widow/Divorced - TN TN TN
Sallie Harrison - 23 F - Sister - TN TN TN
Maggie Haumend - 5 F - Niece - TN TN TN
On 9 April 1860, Mary's father James presented her with a Deed of Gift.
No. 27: James McDowell Deed of Gift for and in consideration of the love and natural affection I have for my Daughter Mary Jane Harrison & the further consideration of Five Dollars I do hereby give grant and convey her & her heirs forever the following described lot of ground, Beginning at F. Henry's north East corner, thence North 60 feet, thence West 230 feet to the graveyard lots, 60 feet to F Henrys north west corner, thence East 230 feet to the Beginning. … . Registered 17 April 1860.[KM Abstract]
RutherfordDB11:211 9 April 1860
Nancy McDowell
Nancy McDowell [8 August 1776 - 10 August 1869
COV/FG] married George Daugherty Jr [17 October 1773 - 30 October 1838
COV/FG], the son of Major General George Daugherty and Priscilla Goforth, on 1 April 1799 in Blount County TN. George had the following children according to PMT. We have not proven the entire list.
Margaret "Peggy" Elizabeth Daugherty [27 July 1795 - 21 February 1838
COV/FG] married Peter Keeney [1795 - 1845] on 31 January 1816 in Pulaski County KY.
Joseph Daugherty [c1798 - ]
Elizabeth Lea Daugherty [8 June 1801 - 9 June 1855]
Joseph Nicholas/Jasper Daugherty [6 June 1801 - 9 June 1855]
Benjamin Daugherty [c1804 - c1860]
Naomi Daugherty [11 January 1805 - 11 April 1872]
Mary Jane Daugherty [14 April 1809 - 10 October 1895]
Elizabeth Daugherty [18 March 1811 - 20 August 1902] married Albert Parks.
Nancy M. Daugherty [c1802/c1814 - ]
Rebecca Daugherty [c1815 - c1895]
Permelia Daugherty [29 June 1820 - 2 November 1858] married William M.C. Stephenson.
Nancy and George appeared in the following census records.
1810 Census Pulaski County KY
George Daugerty
Somerset
2 Males 0-9: [Jasper, Benjamin]
1 Male 16-25:[Joseph?]
1 Male 26-44: [George]
3 Females 0-9: [Lea, Naomi, Mary]
1 Female 10-15: [Margaret]
1 Female 26-44: [Nancy]
1820 Census Pulaski County KY
George Daugherty
Somerset
1 Male 16-18: [Benjamin]
2 Male 16-25: [Joseph, Jasper]
1 Male 45 over: [George]
5 Females 0-9: [Mary, Elizabeth, Nancy, Rebecca, Permelia]
3 Females 10-15: [Naomi]
1 Female 26-44: [Nancy]
1830 Census Butler County KY
George Dockery
1 Male 15-19:
1 Male 20-29:
1 Male 60-69: [George]
1 Female 5-9:
1 Female 10-14:
1840 Census Monroe County IN
Mrs. Nancy Daugherty
3 Females 20-29: [Rebecca, Jane]
1 Female 60-69: [Nancy]
1850 Census Monroe County IN
Perry
William M. C. Stephenson - 22 M - Farmer - OH
Permelia - 30 F - KY
George - 2 M - IN
Nancy Daugherty - 74 F - blind - TN
Rebecca Daugherty - 35 F - KY
Jane Mc Daugherty - 32 F - KY
1870 Census Monroe County IN
Bloomington
Albert Parks - 59 M - Farmer - NC
Elizabeth - 59 F - Keeping House - KY
Ben C. - 21 M - At Home - IN
Joseph - 19 M - At Home - IN
Lemuel A. - 16 M
Alice Slup - 20 F - House Keeper - IN
Nancy Daughtery - 94 F - blind - TN
George received a US Land Grant on 31 December 1831 in Monroe IN for 80 acres in the East half of the Northwest quarter in Township 8-N, Range 2-W, Section 13.
Benjamin McDowell
Benjamin McDowell [c1783 - about November 1864 Clinton Cty KY] married Hannah Daugherty [25 May 1780 - 6 September 1822
COL/FG] on 24 December/November 1800 in Lincoln County KY. A Benjamin McDowell married Margaret Irwin, daughter of John Irwin in 1810 in Adair County KY, but we've not determined if this is the correct Benjamin.[
McDowell, 510] He was apparently married to an Elizabeth at the time of his death. Benjamin and Hannah had one identified child.
Elizabeth McDowell [26 January 1801 - 24 September 1831
COL/FG], daughter of Benjamin, married William T. Trabue [7 March 1795 -29 December 1856
COL/FG] on 29 November 1816 in Adair County KY.
Benjamin appeared in the following census records.
1810 Census Adair County KY
Benj McDowell
Columbia
2 Males 16-25:
1 Male 26-44: [Benjamin]
1 Female 0-9: [Elizabeth]
1 Female 26-44: [Hannah]
1820 Census Adair County KY
Benj McDowell
Columbia
1 Male 16-18: [Bill]
1 Male 16-25:
2 Males 26-44: [Benjamin]
1 Female 0-9:
1 Female 16-25:
4 Females 26-44: [Hannah]
1830 Census Adair County KY
Benjn McDowell
1 Male 15-19:
1 Male 40-49: [Benjamin]
1 Female 40-49:
1840 Census Clinton County KY
Benjamin McDowell
1 Male 50-59: [Benjamin]
1 Female 20-29:
1 Female 50-59:
Benjamin is listed in the 1850 Subsitute Census of District 1, Clinton County KY
We note that a free Negro boy was apprenticed to Benjamin in 1811. We have assigned the younger male in the above 1820 Census to him.
Ordered that the Clerk of this Court do bind unto Benjamin McDowell of this County Bill a Negro boy son of Hanna a Negro woman (reputed to be free) formerly the property of Thos Pierce decd the said Negro woman being present in Court & consenting to the same upon the said McDowell agreeing to teach the said Bill the art & mystery of the carpentry business together with such other things as the Court in such cases hath directed. Whereupon an Indenture of Apprenticeship pursuant to the foregoing order was acknowledged by the said McDowell & Clerk which is ordered to be recorded.
AdairCO(1807-1815)E:247-248 Tuesday 7 May 1811
William Caldwell, Clerk of Adair County Court, to Benjamin McDowell of Adair County, Placed Bill, a Negro Boy, son of Hanna of Adair County reputed to be free and formerly property of Thos Pierce, to dwell and serve for term of 17 years or until apprentice comes of age 21. Benjamin to provide drink, lodging, and apparel necessary and fit for apprentice and teach him carpentry as well as reading, writing, and arithmetic including rule of three. At end, pay him £3.10 and complete suit of clothes. Signed: Wm Caldwell, Benjamin McDowell. Witness Isaac Caldwell. Recorded 7 May 1811.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBC:53-54 7 May 1811
Benjamin appeared on the tax lists of Lincoln, Pulaski, and Adair counties in Kentucky as presented in the following table.
Table: Tax Listings of Benjamin Mcdowell
Lincoln County KY
1 August 1801 - 1 WP, 1 H
Pulaski County KY
22 May 1802 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1
27 July 1803 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1
1804-1830 - Not Found
Adair County KY
1811 - 1 WP, P2, TV = $50
1812 - 1 WP, 1 H, P2, TV = $50
1813 - 1 WP, 376 A3, TV = $50
1814 - 1 WP, 1 TB, 1 H, P3 $5 PA, TV = $1,030
1815 - 1 WP, 1 H, P3, TV = $1,190
1816 - 1 WP, 1 TB, 1 H, P3, TV = $1,640
1817 - 1 WP, P4 $8 PA, TV = $1,456
1818 - Not Found
1819 - 1 WP, P4; 3 TLs Columbia, TV = $2,100
1820 - 1 WP, 1 TB, P4; 3 TL in Columbia, TV = $3,200
1821-1827 - Not Found
1828 - 1 WP, 2 B16, 3 TB, 5 H, TV = $1,200
1829 - 1 WP, 2 B16, 3 TB, 5 H, P5 $5 PA, TV = $1,600
1830 - 1 WP, 3 B16, 4 TB, 6 H, P5 $6 PA, TV = $1,820
1831 - 1 WP, 2 B16, 4 TB, 6 H, 1 Stud@$3, P6 $5 PA, TV = $1,700
1832 - No Tax Book
1833 - 1 WP, 3 B16, 4 TB, 7 H, P5 $5 PA, TV = $1,630
1834 - No Tax Book
1835 - 1 WP, 3 B16, 6 TB, 4 H, P5 $5 PA, TV = $2,075
1836 - 1 WP, 2 B16, 6 TB, 4 H, P5 $5 PA, TV = $2,200
1837 - 1 WP, 2 B16, 5 TB, 1 Blacks hired, 4 H, P5 $6 PA, P6 $1 PA, TV = $3,020
1838 - Not Found
1839 - No Tax Book
1840-1844 - Not found
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
B16 = Blacks above 16
TB = Total Blacks
A1, A2, A3 = Acres of first, second, or third rate land
PA = Value per acre
TL = Town lot
TV = Total Value of taxable property
P1 = 200 A2/A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Fishing Creek, Entry name: Benjamin McDowell
P2 = 100 A2, Cumberland County, Watercourse Smith's Creek, Entry name: William Smith, Surveyed: Benjamin McDowell
P3 = 20 A2 retail
P4 = 32 A2 adjoining Town of Columbia
P5 = 120 A, Adair County, Watercourse Butlers Fork, Entry name: Rucker
P6 = 100 A, Adair County, Watercourse Green River, Entry name: Bowyer
The lots in the Town of Columbia purchased and sold by Benjamin appear in the following deeds.
William Owens, Elijah Creel, Benjamin Selby & John Montgomery trustees of Town of Columbia to Benjamin McDowell of Columbia lot No. 36.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBD:200 14 October 1816
William Patterson to Benjamin McDowell of Adair County for $150, 2 lots in Columbia, No. 55 and No. 64. Signed: William Patterson. Recorded 30 January 1817.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBD:243 30 January 1817
Benjamin McDowell of Town of Columbia to Alexander R. Walker of same for $150, lots 56 and 64. Recorded 8 February 1817. Signed: Ben McDowell.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBD:252-253 8 February 1817
John Beard Senr of Adair County to Benjamin McDowell of Town of Columbia for $90 paid 20 April 1810, Lot 45 in Town of Columbia purchased by Beard from estate of Nicholas Perkins. Recorded 10 February 1818.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBD:445 10 February 1818
The tract of land labeled above as "P1" is mentioned in the following deed.
James Horrel and wife Mary to Francis Sadler all of Pulaski County for $200, 120 acres in Pulaski County on Pointers Creek a branch of Fishing Creek. Beginning on a Black oak and Dogwood on Benjamin McDowells line, thence N71E 80 poles to a Black Oak and Sugartree in a line of said Horrel's former survey, thence with the line of his former survey S30W 90 poles to two Poplars and Dogwood, thence N25E 44 poles to a gum and White Oak and Beech, S50E 108 poles an Ash, thence S10E 18 poles to an Ash and Dogwood, William Sissom's line, thence Sissom's line S11W 38 poles to two Beechs, N80W 60 poles to a Cherry tree and Ironwood, S15E 42 poles to a Black Oak and Popler, N64W 150 poles to a Poplar and Dogwood, Benjamin McDowel's corner, thence McDowells line N19E 130 poles to the beginning. Signed: James (x his mark) Horrel, Mary X Horrel. Feme Covert and recorded 18 March 1833.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB7.2:781-783 18 March 1833
No other deeds have been found for Benjamin.
In December of 1810, Benjamin was appointed to keep the stray pound.
Ordered That Philip Arme be removed and that Benjamin McDowel be appointed in his place to keep the stray pound in this County.
AdairCO(1807-1815)E:216 Monday 5 November 1810
Both he and his brother
James were paid out of the County Levy in 1814.
Ordered that the Sheriff or Collector of the County Levy of 1812 collectable and payable in the year 1813 pay unto James & Benjamin McDowell out of the depositum laid in the sd Levy the sum of Ninety Nine dollars & nine cents in full discharge of their bill for repairs done the Courthouse of this County.
AdairCO(1807-1815)E:447 Monday 4 April 1814
In 1814, Benjamin was appointed the Jailor of Adair County and he was paid for his services on several occasions.
Benjamin McDowell is appointed Jailor of this County in the room of William Worley (who resigned) he having taken the oaths required by law and executed bond in the penalty of $1,000 with Wm Owens his security conditioned as the law directs.
AdairCO(1807-1815)E:482 Tuesday 8 November 1814
Ordered that it be certified to the auditor of public accounts that Benjamin McDowell Jailor of this County is allowed the sum of six dollars for attending this Court six days at the present term.
AdairCOC:498 Saturday 11 March 1815
Ordered that it be certified to the auditor of public accounts that Benjamin McDowell Jailor of this County is allowed the sum of $5 for services rendered by him or such during this term.
AdairCOC:527 Saturday 10 June 1815
Ordered that it be certified to the auditor of public accounts that Benjamin McDowell Jailor of this County is allowed the sum of eight dollars for attending this Court eight days this term.
Ordered that Finelow R. Wilson pay unto Benjamin McDowell one dollar & four cents for summoning a Jury for him against James Edmond, be the said McDowell being appointed by the Court for that special purpose, and it is further ordered that the same be taxed in the bill of Costs against the defendant.
AdairCOD:56 Tuesday 10 October 1815
Ordered that Benjamin McDowell Jailor of this County be allowed the sum of five dollars for attending this Court five days at the present Term which is ordered to be cerfified &C.
AdairCOD:111 8 March 1816
Ordered that it be certified to the auditor of public accounts that Benjamin McDowell Jailor of this County is allowed four dollars for attending this Court four days at this term.
AdairCOD:149 Thursday 6 June 1816
Ordered that it be certified to the auditor of public accounts that Benjamin McDowell Jailor of this County is allowed six dollars for attending on this Court with water, candles &C six days.
AdairCOD:219 Saturday 12 October 1816
Ordered that it be certified that Benjamin McDowell late Jailor of this county is allowed the sum of $12.79 cents as per account filed.
AdairCOD:275 Saturday 8 March 1817
Benjamin served as the administrator of the estate of his brother
Matthew and those records
are presented in his brother's section.
An interesting court case in 1813 involves a claim of Benjamin behaving inappropriately with a woman.
Benjamin McDowell Plaintiff against Charles McKinney Defendant } In lease. This day came the plaintiff aforesaid by his attorney and produced in Court the following award and amendments thereon which were in these words & figures, to wit: Columbia February 16th 1813. Benjamin McDowell Plt agt Charles McKinney Deft } In an action on the case now defending in the Adair Circuit for the defendant having charged the Pltff with having illicit communion with Nancy Reaville. Having heard the evidence we the undersigned arbitrators to whom the above matter was mutually referred do find as follows, that the charge was made by the Defendant of and concerning the Plt and that it was not supported by evidence on the trial. That we are therefore bound to pronounce the said McDowell clear of the charge aforesaid. That said Suit shall be dismissed at the defendants costs and that the Defendant shall acknowledge in writing that he was mistaken in his impressions in the charge aforesaid and that he never saw any such conduct between the Plt and the said Nancy himself as he acknowledged before some of the witnesses. Saml. B. Robertson. Wm Caldwell. William Monley. Alex Miller. Saml Shamon. John Anderson. William Patterson.
I agree that the within award shall be made the judgement of the Court. Feby 16th 1813. Charles McKinney. Test: Saml B. Robertson
I agree that the within award shall be made the Judgment of the court. Feby 16th 1813. Ben McDowell. Teste: Saml B. Robertson
Whereupon the Court in permance of the award & _donmment aforesaid do order that the said award be confirmed & made their judgment & that this Suit be dismissed & that the plaintiff recover against said defendant his costs by him about his Suit in this behalf expended agreeably to the determination of the arbitrators aforesaid & said deft in mercy &C.
AdairCOC:323-324 Saturday 6 March 1813
Benjamin appeared in a number of incidental Adair County court records.
Charles Jones is appointed Captain & John Allen, Benjamin McDowell, and James Frazer assistant patroll and that they serve 12 hours each month, be sworn &C.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:125 Tuesday 2 November 1819
Ordered that Benjamin McDowell be surveyor of the precinct of the road leading from Columbia to Springfield or so much … Russells Creek … [Hard to read]
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:236-237 Monday 7 May 1821
The Court proceeded to lay the County Levy a statement of which is follows (to wit) [List]
Benjamin McDowell one days halling [Sic: hauling] on road with waggon and team — $2.50.
AdairCO(1825-1833):190 Monday 6 October 1828
On motion of William Rice, it is ordered that Benjamin McDowell, Sanders W. Campbell, Robert Fletcher & Cyrus Walker or any three of them being first duly sworn do view the nearest & best way for an alteration of on so much of this road leading from Greensburgh to Burksville through Adair County which lies between the crossing of Butlers fork near Thomas Hamilton, and the intersection of the East fork road near Sanders W. Campbells and that they also view that part of the old road which lies between said points & that they take into consideration the comparative conveniences & inconveniences arising as well to the publick as to individuals by in consequence of said alteration & that they report forthwith to Court.
Ordered that Benjamin Mcdowell be surveyor of the second precinct of the road leading from Greensburg to Burksville lying between Montgomery Smith's shop to crossing of Butlers fork at the corner of and of Thos Hamiltons plantation at the graveyard and that all the hands in the following bounds assist said surveyor in keeping said road in repair [List]
AdairCO(1825-1833):243 Tuesday 8 December 1829
The Court proceeded to lay the County Levy for the year last past, a Statement of which is as follows: [List]
To Benjamin McDowell for putting up sign boards &C acct filed — $4.00
AdairCO(1825-1833):311 Monday 3 October 1831
[Hard to read] Benjamin McDowell served as security on a guardian bond.[KM Abstract]
AdairCO(1833-1842):46 Monday 7 April 1834
On the motion of Walter Morrison, it is ordered that Samuel Blind, Benjamin McDowell, Edmund M. Waggener, George C. Elliot & Thomas Flowers be appointed Commissioners who or any three of them being first duly sworn to view the way proposed for the uniting of the Edmonton & [Barnor] roads where they separate on this side of Robert Fletchers & continuing as one road past Walter Morrisons tan yard __, thence in as near a straight line pr__tionbly be between E. M. [Waggeners] & S. G. Morrisons farms opposite or near to John Bailey's barn at which place they will separate, the Berren Road __ at near right angles between sd Waggeners & Wm Dudleys field or between sd Dudleys & Geo Elliots so as to intersect the old road at or near the Brick meeting house. The Edmonton Road continuing as near a straight course as may be & intersect the old road at old Wm Blands farm & that they report the conveniences & inconveniences that may result as well as the publick & Individuals from the alteration of sd road.
AdairCO(1833-1842):72-73 Tuesday 7 October 1834
Benjamin McDowell Security for William Trabue as guardian __ome of the infant heirs of Wm Jones decd this day came into Court by his Attorney and filed his written petition for a Summons against said William Trabue to appear in Court & shew cause if any he can why he should not be ruled to give counter security &C. Whereupon it is ordered that a Summons issue returnable here on the first day of the next April Term of this Court against the said Guardian to show cause if any he can why he should not give counter security to the said McDowell for his indemnity.
AdairCO(1833-1842):338 Tuesday 4 February 1840
Benjamin McDowell againstWilliam Trabue Guard &C } On motion for Counter Security. This day came the Defendant William Trabue and tendered to the Court George W. Cole as counter security &C. Whereupon it is considered by the Court that Benjamin McDowell the plaintiff herein be and he is hereby released from any further liability as the security of said Trabue in a Guardian Bond executed by said Trabue to the heirs of Wm Jones decd. Whereupon the said Trabue with George W. Cole his security executed and acknowledged bond in the penal sum of two thousand two hundred dollars as Guardian aforesaid, conditioned as the law directs.
AdairCO(1833-1842):369 Monday 5 October 1840
Benjamin McDowell Pltff against William Trabue Guard &C Defendant } On motion Counter Security. The Judgment rendered in this case in favour of the plaintiff on yesterday by oversight not having been entered for cost against the Defendant. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his cost by him about his motion in this behalf expended and the Defendant in mercy &C.
AdairCO(1833-1842):373 Tuesday 6 October 1840
The death of Benjamin McDowell in Clinton County KY is reported in the following court minutes. We believe this to be the first official notice of his death to the Court and indicates that he likely died within a few weeks before 7 November 1864. His exact date of death has not been found.
On motion of S.D. Frigge who claims to be a creditor of Benjamin McDowell Deceased, it is ordered that the estate of said Decedent be committed to the hands of the Sheriff of this County who will take charge of the same and proceed as directed by law and on his motion Ahijah Means, Martin Nuller & G. W. Hopkins are appointed appraisers who will proceed as the law directs.
ClintonOBA:54 7 November 1864
J. C. Burchett Administrator of Benjamin McDowell Deceased this day filed a Sale Bill of said Decedents personal estate which is ordered to record.
The appraisers appointed at a former term of this court to appraise the personal estate of Benjamin McDowell Deceased this day filed an Inventory and appraisement of the same which is ordered to record.
ClintonOBA:69 Monday 6 February 1865
We have abstracted the Inventory of the appraisers and the Sale Bill from Clinton County Will Book One. Note that an Elizabeth McDowell purchases items at the sale. She is presumably his wife at his death.
We the undersigned having been appointed and duly sworn to appraise the personal property of Benjamin McDowell decd after we set apart to the widow what the law allows her, the following property was furnished us by J.C. Burchett admr of Benjamin McDowell.[List with value including 7 slaves: Jack, Lucy & infant child, Lucy Ann, Jacob, Martha, Emily]
Signed: Martin Miller, Ahijah Means, G. W. Hopkins.
Kentucky Clinton County Court February Term 1865
I, C.P. Gray Clerk of the Clinton County Court, certify that at the February Term 1865 of said Court the foregoing Inventory and appraisement of the personal estate of Benjamin McDowel deceased was filed and by said Court ordered to Record. Wherefore I have duly recorded the same together with the certificate in my office. Given under my hand this 22nd day of February 1865. A Copy. Attest C.P. Gray Clerk.[KM Abstract]
ClintonWB1:91-93 22 February 1865
Sale Bill of the personal Estate of Benjamin McDowel decd sold on the 17th day of December 1864 and six months credit [List of purchasers, articles, and sales price]
Elizabeth McDowell on list
I also offered the other negroes mentioned in the appraisement Bill after advertising according to law, but could find no bidders nor could they be hired out, they being considered worthless property. The above is a true statement of the sales made by me. J.C. Burchett SCC
Kentucky Clinton County County Court February Term 1865
I, C.P. Gray Clerk of the Clinton County Court, certify that at the February Term 1865 of said County the foregoing Sale Bill of the personal estate of Benjamin McDowell Deceased was by J.C. Burchett his administrator filed and by said Court ordered to record. Whereupon I have herein duly recorded the same together with the certificate in my office. Given under my hand this 22nd day of February 1865. A Copy. Attest C.P. Gray Clerk.[KM Abstract]
ClintonWB1:92-95
Mathew McDowell
Mathew McDowell [c1789/1790 at FG - 1 November 1821
FIR/FG] married Susan MNU. They had the following identified son, likely their only child.
Proof that James Perry McDowell is a son of Matthew is found in the following guardianship record following Matthew's death.
[Hard to read]
On the motion Susan McDowell, she was appointed guardian to James Perry McDowell an infant orphan of Matthew McDowell deceased, she having executed & acknowledged __ with __ John McDowell as her security in the penal sum of six hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:320 Monday 7 October 1822
Matthew and Susan appeared in the following census record.
1820 Census Adair County KY
Mathin McDowell
1 Male 0-9: [James]
1 Male 10-15: [Abner]
1 Male 26-44: [Mathew]
1 Female 26-44: [Susan]
In 1813, Abner Bishop was apprenticed to Matthew. We have assiged him as the older male child in the above census.
William Caldwell, Clerk of Adair County Court to Mathew McDowell of Adair, placed Abner Bishop, a poor boy of the county as apprentice for 16-year term starting 10 May until he arrive of age 21. McDowell will provide food, lodging, and suitable clothing for an apprentice and teach him farming as well as reading, writing, and arithmetic including the rule of three and pay him at expiration £3.10 with complete suit of clothes. Signed: Wm. Caldwell, Mathew McDowell. Witness: Isaac Caldwell. Recorded April Term 1813.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBC:249-250 5 April 1813
Abner was still bound to Matthew at his death in 1821 whereupon Abner was apprenticed to Matthew's brother-in-law
George Daugherty.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Matthew McDowell to whom Abner Bishop has been bound an apprentice has departed this life, therefore it is ordered that William Caldwell Clerk of the Court bind and as an apprentice as the law directs the said Abner Bishop to George Daugherty to learn the art and mystery of a Wheelwright.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:278 Tuesday 7 January 1822
On 29 June 1821 in deed
AdairDBE:844, Mathew and his brother
James McDowell sold a 200-acre track of land purchased by them in deed
AdairDBB:429 on 24 October 1810. Susan is named as his wife in the 1821 deed.
Matthew died on 11 November 1821 and the administration of his estate was noted at the county court.
On the motion of George Daugherty the administration of the estate of Matthew McDowell deceased (in conjunction with Benjamin McDowell the present administrator) is granted him, he having taken the oath required by law, and executed and acknowledged bond in the penal sum of twelve hundred dollars with William Trabue his security conditioned as the law directs.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:277 Tuesday 7 January 1822
Matthew appeared in the following tax lists of Adair County KY.
Table: Tax Listings of Matthew McDowell
1811 - 1 WP, 4 H, P1
1812 - 1 WP, 3 H, P1
1813 - 1 WP, 3 H, P1
1814 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $3 PA, TV = $401
1815 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $3.50 PA, TV = $371
1816 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $3 PA, TV = $380
1817 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $3 PA, TV = $421
1818 - Not Found
1819 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV = $80
1820 - 1 WP, 2 H, TV = $160
1821 - 1 WP, 2 H, TV = $250
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
PA = Value per acre
TV = Total value of taxable property
P1 = 107 second-rate acres, Adair County, Watercourse Butlers Fork or Green River, Entry name: Clark
Matthew sold the 107 acres of land reported in the above tax listings as "P1" to Lyon and Settles in 1818 and the property is no longer listed after that year.
Know all men by these presents that I Mathew McDowell do bind myself my heirs and so forth for to make unto John Lyon and William Settle a good and lawful title to 107 acres of land lying in Adair County KY in and for consideration of $245.51 paid in hand, the same land being the said land that was sold at my sell whereon I then lived given under my hand and seal. Signed Mathew McDowell. Test: John Lyon Jur. Recorded May Term 1823.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBE:854 10 October 1818
Title for the 107-acre tract had to be established by the county court after his death.
On the motion of John Lyon Senr and William Settles Senr, an instrument of writing from Mathew McDowell deceased to the said Lyon & Settles for the conveyance of one hundred and seven acres of land was proven by the oath of John Lyon Jr and William Settles Jr to be the act and deed of the said McDowell and ordered to be recorded the said Lyon and Settles also made satisfactory thereof to the Court that the consideration for the said land had been duly paid to the said decedeant in his lifetime and that the title to the said land was yet in the heirs of the said decedant. Therefore on the motion of the said John Lyon Senr and William Settles Senr, it is ordered Benjamin Selby, John Montgomery & William Caldwell be Commissioners to convey the said land agreeably to the tenor of said Instrument of writing & that they make report &C.
AdairCOD:361 Monday 5 May 1823
Benjamin Selby, John Montgomery, and William Caldwell, Commissioners, to John Lyon Senr and William Settles Senr. Whereas Mathew McDowell on 10 October 1818 executed to Lyon and Settles an obligation to convey lawful title to 107 acres of land in Adair County for $255.51 and McDowell departed this life without doing so, but decedent was paid, Court orders title to be made.[KM Abstract]
AdairDBE.873-874 6 August 1923
In 1814, Matthew was appointed a Justice of the Peace for Adair County.
Mathew McDowell Esqr produced in Court a Commission from the Governor of this Commonwealth appointing him a Justice of the Peace within this County with a Certificate of his having taken the several oaths as such, signed by Wm Patterson Esqr dated the 5th day of June 1813 which is filed &C.
AdairCO(1807-1815)E:439 Friday 8 February 1814
He served in that capacity as shown by the following court records.
[Hard to read] Ordered that Mathew McDowell & Nathan Moore Esqs be summoned to appear at the 1st day of the next December Term to shew cause if any they can why they should not be fined for failing to attend the Court at this Term to assist in laying the levy of this County.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:125 Tuesday 2 November 1819
Commonwealth vs Mathew McDowell & Nathan Moore } On motion for failing to attend the Court of Claims in this County in November last. This day came the defendants in their proper persons and on their motions, it is ordered that this prosecution be dismissed.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:128 Monday 6 December 1819
Justices Present: Mathew McDowel.[KM Abstract]
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:188 Monday 6 November 1820
William Caldwell Clerk of this Court having this day informed the Court that the Administrators of the Estate of Mathew McDowell deceased late Justice of the Peace of the County had deposited with him the records and papers belonging to his office as Justice of the Peace, it is ordered that the said Clerk return to Daniel Trabue the said records & papers.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:348 Monday 3 February 1823
In 1814 and 1821, Matthew was appointed a surveyor of a road.
Ordered that Mathew McDowell be surveyor of the road in the room of Vandiver Banks and that the same hands assist the said McDowell in the execution of his office who assisted the said Banks.
AdairCO(1807-1815)E:446 Monday 4 April 1814
Ordered that Matthew McDowell be surveyor of that precinct of the public highway of which Robert Todd was surveyor, same hands to assist said McDowell in the execution of his office who assisted said Todd.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:241 Monday 2 July 1821
The death of Matthew was reported at the 1821 December Term of the county court and Matthew's brother
Benjamin became the administrator of his estate.
On the motion of Benjamin McDowell the administration of the estate of Matthew McDowell deceased is granted him, he having taken the oath required by law, and executed and acknowledged bond in the penal sum of Five hundred dollars with William Minter and Thomas Raw his securities conditioned as the law directs.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:266 Monday 3 December 1821
The inventory, appraisement, and sales of Matthew's estate was returned to the 1822 May Term of the court and the original reports as transcribed below exist in Adair County Will Book C.
An inventory and appraisement of the estate of Matthew McDowell deceased was returned, examined, and ordered to be recorded.
A list of sales of the estate of Matthew McDowell deceased was returned, examined, and ordered to be recorded.
AdairCO(1817-1824)D:303 Monday 6 May 1822
An Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Mathew McDowell deceased made 5 January 1822.[List of articles]
Signed: Robert Todd, Charles Jones Jr, Elsey Creel with administrators Benjamin McDowell and George Daugherty. Filed 5 January 1822. Recorded May Term 1822.
Sales of Mathew McDowell Estate [partial list of purchasers]
Susan McDowell, widow
Benjamin McDowell
John McDowell
George Daugherty
William Trabue
May Term 1822. The within list of sales of the estate of Mathew McDowell deceased was returned, examined, and ordered to be recorded.[KM Abstract]
AdairWBC:135-136
The Estate of
Matthew McDowell to
Benjamin McDowell, Administrator thereof. Dr.
$20.00 – To 20 days spent by said Administrator in the service and for the benefit of said estate in collecting hogs, cattle, and a variety of other property together previous to appraisement in attending the appraisement and sale and in measuring out corn &C at $7
$22.78 – To six per centum on 383 for his trouble in collecting the same being part of the amt of sale of said estate
9.00 – To pulling corn of said
Matthew 12 days at 4/6 per day
5.25 – To hauling corn with waggon & team 3½ days at 9/ per day
2.25 – To 3 bushels of wheat sold to
Matthew 1821 in his lifetime at $4/6 per bushel
3.75 – To leather purchased of Jerser for the use of the widow & child in 1822
$63.25
The within account was exhibited in Court, and after being examined by the Court was ordered to be recorded.
Test. J.S. Tompkins D.C.
We John Allen, Milton P. Wheat and Clayton Miller undersigned commissioners appointed by the Adair County Court at their October term 1824 to state, settle, & examine the accounts of
Benjamin McDowell, one of the Administrators of
Matthew McDowell decd after being first duly sworn proceeded on this day as directed in said order and do find said accounts to stand as follows, to wit:
Ben McDowell Admr to said Estate Dr
$543.38 – To amount of sales
20.00 – To specie on hand
11.50 – To Jesse Watsons note of $11.50
10.00 – To Jesse Rogers note for $10.00
4.66 2/3 – To 14 bushels shattered corn at 1/
$589.54 2/3
We find the above to be the amount of the said estate that fell into the hands of the said Administrator
Ben McDowell and that he is entitled to the following credits, to wit
$153.75 – By $153.75 being the amount that the widow of Matthew McDowell purchased at the sale as part of Dowry
$27.75 – By $27.75 paid to the widow as Guardian to
James P. McDowell the infant heir of said
Matthew McDowell dec
d for the year 1822
$10.78 – by $10.78 paid Ben Bell due by note given by said Matthew February 4th 1824
0.65 – By Taxes for 1821 due from sd Matthew
5.50 – by paid Clerks fee 1822
3.27½ – By paid James Burpal on said Matthews note of said 8th June 1822
6.00 – By six dollars paid Thomas T. Smithers verbal order of Matthew McDowell October 1821
4.50 – By paid Creel & Co. for 6 gallons of whiskey for sale and one husking at 4/6 per gallon
4.00 – By paid Robert Powell for crying sale
1.00 – By paid Clerk of sale for services
5.00 – By paid Joseph G. Walker attorney for services and advice in the management of said Estate
$222.20½
63.23 – By allowance for services &C made by Adair County County at October 1824
$285.43½ – Amounting in all
And that the said
McDowell by his agent
William Trabue produced proper proof and vouchers that the above account and the items thereof are correct and should by law be allowed and that after deducting the above sums as credits we find that the said Admor has in his hands of the said estate the sum of three hundred and four dollars eleven & ½ cents. Given under our hands and seals this 4 of October 1824. Signed: John Allen, Milton P. Wheat, Clayton Miller
Adair County Court October Term 1824
The within report of a settlement with the Administrator of the Estate of
Matthew McDowell decd was returned, examined, allowed by the Court & ordered to be recorded. Test: John S. Tompkins DC
[KM Abstract]
AdairWBC:193-194
James Perry McDowell
James Perry McDowell [c1820 - Bf 1860] married Elizabeth Emily Howse [15 November 1824 - 23 May 1898
WAL/FG], the daughter of Richard Howse, on 22 December 1841 in Nicholas County KY with bondsman Benjamin Daugherty. They had the following children.
Matthew R. McDowell [20 November 1842 - 25 June 1920
WAL/FG]
Mary Susan McDowell [5 April 1845 - 27 July 1885
FUL/FG] married George H. Campbell [27 June 1842 - 15 July 1925
OSW/FG]
James Perry McDowell [3 October 1847 - 17 March 1926
RHM/FG] married Sarah H. Biddle, Lucinda Clara Dubes, and Martha Harriett Mussett.
Elizabeth Ellen McDowell [16 December 1849 - 26 September 1923
WAL/FG] married George Washington Drennen [6 December 1843 - 26 March 1923
WAL/FG]
Sarah Isabel/Belle McDowell [27 July 1856 - 5 May 1947
WAL/FG] married George Thomas Short [8 November 1849 - 13 February 1924
NEWK/FG] on 4 December 1907 in Cooper County MO.
Alfred McDowell [c1852 - ]
Cincinnatus Hamilton McDowell [20 April 1854 - 4 May 1939
CROW/FG] married Mary Ollie Hamilton [3 August 1853 - 23 November 1945
CROW/FG] on 29 September 1880 in Decatur IN.
James and Elizabeth appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Nicholas County KY
District 1
James P. McDowell - 30 M - Farmer - KY
Elizabeth - 26 F - KY
Matthew R. - 6 M - KY
Mary S. - 5 F - KY
James P. - 3 M - KY
Mary E. - 8/12 F - KY
Hannah J. Hartley - 13 F - KY
1860 Census Fleming County KY
District 1, PO Elizaville
Elizabeth McDowell - 36 F - House Keeper - KY
Matthew - 17 M - Farmhand - KY
Mary - 15 F - Housekeeper - KY
James - 13 M - KY
Elizabeth - 10 F - KY
Alfred - 8 M - KY
Cencunatus - 6 M - KY
Patrick King - 5 - KY
Sarah B. McDowell - 4 F - KY
In 1843, Perry McDowell was listed on the Adair County tax list as one white male tithable above twenty-one. In 1844, he is listed as James McDowell, a minor, with one horse worth $20.
ENDNOTES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Genealogies of New Jersey Families V.II, by Joseph R. Klett, Baltimore MD, Geneaological Publishing Company, 1996.
Ehphraim McDowell of Bedminster Township, NJ and some of His descendants, by Richared W. Cook, pages 28-30. The information contained in this document was found at FSO.
McDowells in America, A Genealogy, by Dorothy Kelly MacDowell, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore 1981.
CEMETERIES
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AVA: Avalon Cemetery, Avalon, Livingston County MO
BAL: Bald Hill Cemetery, Irving, Montgomery County IL
BAS: Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Basking Ridge, Somerset County NJ
BEA: Beaver Cemetery, Woodland, Decator County IA
BOST: Bost Hill Cemetery, Hillsboro, Montgomery County IL
CAVE: Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County KY.
COL: Columbia Cemetery, Columbia, Adair County KY
COV: Covenanter Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County IN
CROW: Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County IN
DALE: Dale Cemetery, Pleasanton, Decatur County IA
ELK: Elk Spring Cemetery, Monticello, Wayne County KY
EVER: Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County TN
EGR: Evergreen Cemetery, Lineville, Wayne County IA
FIR: First Presbyterian Churchyard, Elizabeth, Union County NJ
FUL: Fulton State Hospital Cemetery, Fulton, Callaway County MO
GRA: Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Snohomish, Snohomish County WA
GREN: Greensboro City Cemetery, Greensboror, Greene County GA
HOP: Hopewell Cemetery, Irving, Montgomery County IL
HUR: Hurricane Cemetery, Hale, Carroll County MO
IRV: Irving Cemetery, Irving, Montgomery County IL
LAK: Lakeside Cemetery, Cunningham Township Chariton County MO
LAM: Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lamington, Somerset County NJ
LEON: Leon Cemetry, Leon, Decatur County IA
MHIL: Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County AL
MAP: Maplewood Cemetery, Tullahoma, Coffee County TN
MEL: Melvin Cemetery, Harper, Harper County KS
NEO: Nodesha Cemetery, Wilson County KS
NEW: New Germantown Cemetery, Oldwick, Hunterdon County NJ
NEWK: Newkirk Cemetery, Moniteau County MO
NSAL: New Salem Cemetery, Davis City, Decatur County IA
OAK: Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsboro, Montgomery County IL
OC: Oak Cemetery, Sheffield, Colbert County AL
OLD: Old Vancouver City Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County WA
OSW: Oswego Cemetery, Oswego, Labette County KS
RHM: Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Neuces County TX
SIPC: Scotch-Irish Presbyterian Cemetery, Martins Creek, Northampton County PA
WAL: Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Cooper County MO
WEB: Weberville Cemetery, Placerville, El Dorado County CA
WIN: Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, Franklin County TN
WOOD: Woodland Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County IA
WC: Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelpha County PA
ZION: Zion Cemetery, Montgomery County IL
