The following renunciation by William indicates that Ruth's father was Jacob Roberts.
After his death, Ruth married Robert Money.
Ruth and Robert both administered William's estate.
The following executor bond and inventory of James Roberts, presumably the brother of Ruth, names several children of William and Ruth.
In reviewing the following Will of Robert Money, we see that Ruth has died and Robert has remarried to a Margaret. The McDowells are mentioned.
In the Name of God amen, I Robert Money of Cecil County being sick and weak of Body but of sound and disposing memory, thanks be to God and knowing the Uncertainty of Life do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. First and principally I recommend my Soul to Almighty God who gave it in Hope of a joyful Resurrection and my Body to be buried in a decent manner by my Executrix hereafter mentioned.
Imprimis. I give and bequeath unto my loving son Robert Money his Heirs and Assigns fifty acres of Land part of three hundred acres called Larramore's Neck in large to be laid out on a square, or parallel lines so as to contain Fifty acres of Land beginning for the same at the northermost corner of the aforesaid three hundred acres of Land for the afd Fifty acres of land hereby intended to be given.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my loving son John Money his Heirs and Assigns thirty acres of Land part of the aforesaid Tract and adjoyning his Lands convenient, which Quantity of Land is given and intended to be given in Security of my Son John's bearing my Estate harmless from any Demand that the Heirs of William McDowell may have or claim against John free and me as Security's for said McDowells Estate, But in Case my son Robert shall pay and discharge, an they arise due, all the Demands that the Heirs of said McDowell shall have against him or either us as also any sum or sums of money advanced and pay'd by my Son John on Account of William McDowells Heirs, which said sum or sums of money if any advanced or payd by the said John Money to be repayd by the aforesd Robert Money within the space and term of six months after the youngest child of said McDowell is age: then the aforementioned thirty acres of Land to become the Right and Property of My Son Robert his Heirs and Assigns and not otherwise.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my loving son Thomas Money his Heirs and Assigns forty acres of the aforesaid three hundred acre of Land beginning for the same at a bounded Red Oak tree of Robert Walmsley's land which I agree he shall come to and was convey'd out of the afd three hundred acres, and running from thence South East 72 perches to the extent of the 300 acres of Land, then North East and by North 89 perches, then North West 72 perches, then with a straight line to the first bounded Red Oak containing about 40 acres.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my loving Sons Nicholas Money and Benjamin Money their Heirs and Assigns all the Remainder of the aforesaid 300 acres of Land to be equally divided between them, and that my son Benjamin be under the care and guardianships of my son John Money and Robert Walmsley and that they bind him to some good trade.
Item. I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Margaret all my personal Estate to be disposed of as she shall think proper amongst my children or otherwise and lastly I do nominate constitute and appoint my loving wife Margaret to be my whole and sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of January Anno Domini 1748/9.
Signed Sealed published and declared by the Testator to be his last Will & Testament in the presence of
Robert Walmsley
John Roberts junr
Thomas Wroth
Confirmed/Probated 13 February 1748/9.
Signed sealed published declared and delivered as my last Will and Testament in the presence of us
Frans Maulin
Benjamin Mauldin
Robert Thackrey
Nicholas Hyland
Confirmed and probated 10 March 1754.
James McDowell [4 January 1725 - 1782] married Elizabeth Carmichael [1730 PMT - Aft 1785], the daughter of Daniel and Mary Carmichael based on
Daniel's Will. His death year is documented in
orphan court records. The list of children is provided by PMT and agrees with
a report filed in the Lancaster County Orphans Court.
Alice McDowell married Samuel Long
Mary McDowell married James Stewart
Elizabeth McDowell married Robert Sherrer
Rebecca McDowell married William Leech
Eleanor McDowell married Samuel McKinnery
John McDowell [Unknown - 16 June 1820 PMT]
Susanna McDowell [c1767 - Unknown]
James appeared on the following tax lists of Little Britain Township Lancaster County.[
2] We remind everyone of the
boundary dispute between Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Little Britain Township Lancaster County
1754: £0.2.6
1756: Land 100 acres; 5 acres C; 2 H; 2 Ca; 4 S
£0.5.6; £0.5.7
1757: £0.18.0; £0.12.0
1758: Farmer Land 100 acres; 45 acres C; 5 H; 10 Ca; 12 S; 1 Shilling
£1.7.0
1759: £0.0.0
£0.4.0
1763: £0.14.0
1769: Land 170 acres, 50 acres C, 1 St, 2 H, 6 Ca, 8 S
£0.15.0
1770: Land 170 acres, 80 acres C, 3 H, 6 Ca, 8 S
£0.15.0 £0.2.6
£0.15.0
1771: Land 100 acres, 80 acres C, 4 H, 6 Ca, 12 S
£0.10.0 £0.2.0
1772: Land 100 acres, 80 acres C, 2 H, 4 Ca, 10 S
£0.10.0 £0.1.9
1773: £0.12.0 £0.1.9
£0.12.0 £0.2.0
1774: £0.8.0
1775: £0.13.0 £0.4.6
1776: £0.4.6
& son £0.18.0
1777/78: Land 100 acres, 50 acres C, 2 H, 2 Ca, 6 S
Land 150 acres, 80 acres C, 3 H, 6 Ca, 6 S
£4.0.0
State £4.0.0, Co £0.10.0
1779: £32.0.0 £0.16.0
£32.0.0 £0.16.0 NON Jur £4
£30.0.0
£7.10.0 £0.9.0
Land 162 acres, cash £3.15.0, 4 H, 6 Ca
£46.0.0, money £0.13.7
Co £45.0.0 money £0.13.7 £20.0.0
1780: Land 250 acres, 5 Ca; Tax £112.0.3, Land 5000; Cows 150, £app 5150
Co £2.5.0, £90.7.6
100
1781: Land 250 acres, 6 Ca, £(239)
Hard Money Tax £3.12.6; State Money Tax £3.7.6
1782: Luke & Mark Land 150 acres 300, 1 H 15, 2 Ca 8, 5 S £1.17.6, £324.17.6
Land £7.6.3, £7.16.10
For £15.10.0, James obtained land warrant No. 458 on 21 January 1747 in Little Britain Township, Lancaster County PA of 100 acres adjoining Daniel Carmichael.[
13] This property is mentioned after his death in
Orphan Court Records. His land is mentioned in two other warrants.
Warrant No. 242 dated 29 December 1748 of Michael Robinson of Lancaster County to survey, take up, and grant 60 acres near James McDowell in Little Britain Township. Returned 16 May 1767.[KM Abstract]
Lancaster Warrants
Warrant No. 440 dated 2 February 1753 of William Waugh of Lancaster County to survey, take up, and grant 100 acres adjoining James McDowell and Daniel Carmichael in Little Britain Township.[KM Abstract]
Lancaster Warrants
We note that Waugh eventually sold his tract to
William McDowell, the brother of James.
James witnessed a Will in 1760.
Will of John Livingston of Little Britain Township Lancaster County dated 23 October 1760. Witnesses: James McDowell, Joseph Graham.[KM Abstract]
LancasterWBJ:137-138
In the 1779 Septennial Census, "James McDowell" is listed in Little Britain Township PA. In the same year, he appears on the PA Tax and Exoneration List along with the same McDowells as above with the following attributes.
James McDowell - 250 acres land, £54.12.6 cash, 7 cows, 2d Contl Tax 1779 £45, Money Tax £0.13.7, First 4 months Tax 1780 £91.7.0, 2d Ditto £91.7.0
The following deed occurs after his death and involves his wife Elizabeth and his oldest son Thomas.
Thomas McDowell, eldest son of James McDowell late of Little Britain Township Lancaster County, and Elizabeth McDowell, widow of James McDowell, both administrators of Estate, to John Webster of Little Britain Township Lancaster County for £260. Joseph Jacobs & wife Elener conveyed to James McDowell by Indenture dated 25 June 1764 a 96-acre tract. James McDowell died intestate leaving issue to the said Thomas McDowell & divers other children whose right was granted to Thomas McDowell in consideration of the value appraised by a jury appointed by Orphans Court of Lancaster. Tract in Little Britain adjoining land late of Daniel Carmichael with metes and bounds presented in original patent. Signed: Thomas McDowell, Elizabeth McDowell (X her mark). Witnesses: Patrick Ewing, Thomas Plummer, Thom. Carmichael. Acknowledged by Thomas and Elizabeth McDowell 13 October 1785 and recorded 11 November 1785.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBX:233-235 13 October 1785
The following records appear in the Orphan Court records of Lancaster County PA.[Available at ancestry.com]
The Court appoints Joseph McCreary of Little Britain Township guardian over the estates of John McDowell and Susannah McDowell minor children of James McDowell late of the same Township deceased, during their minority.
LancasterOC(1782-1784):78 30 November 1782
Upon the petition of Thomas McDowell eldest son of James McDowell late of Little Britain Township in the County of Lancaster Yeoman deceased, to this Court setting forth, that his father the said James McDowell died intestate seized and possessed of a certain plantation and tract of patented land situate in the Township and County aforesaid, containing ninety six acres and the usual allowance of six acres per cent for roads and highways, and also another tract of warranted land situate in the same Township and County, containing one hundred acres (be the same more or less) and left a widow and ten children; two of whom are yet minors: That he is willing to hold and enjoy the said plantation and tracts of land and pay the several and respective shares of the widow and the other children of the said deceased, of, and in the same, according to a valuation or appraisement thereof to be made by an Inquest to be appointed by this Court for that purpose: And praying this Court to award an Inquest to view the said plantation and tracts of land, whether the same may or can be divided to and among the widow and children of the said deceased without injury to or spoiling of the whole: And if they find that the same cannot be so divided, that then they value and appraise the same and make report of their proceedings to the next Court: It is considered by the Court, and ordered that the Sheriff of Lancaster County do forthwith summon an Inquest to view the said plantation and tracts of land, in the said petition mentioned, whether the same may or can be divided to and among the widow and children of the said deceased without injury to and spoiling of the whole: And if they find the same cannot be so divided that then they value and appraise the same, that notice be given to all parties interested, of the time of the partition or valuation aforesaid, and make report of their proceedings to the next Court.
LancasterOC(1782-1784):80-81 30 November 1782
The Court appoints Joseph McCreary of Little Britain Township guardian over the estates of John McDowell and Susannah McDowell minor children of James McDowell late of the same Township deceased, during the minority.
LancasterOC(1782-1784):78 3 December 1782
Pursuant to an order of this Court of the third day of December last, the Sheriff of the County of Lancaster, to wit, Thomas Edwards Esquire; returns the said order with an inquisition thereto annexed taken upon the Oath of twelve good and lawful men of his bailiwick, who upon their respective oaths do say, that they have viewed a certain plantation and tract of patented land situate in Little-Britain Township in the County of Lancaster containing ninety six acres and the usual allowance of six acres per cent for roads and highways, and also another Tract of Warranted land situate in the same Township and County containing one hundred acres (be the same more or less) late of
James McDowell deceased with the appurtenances, in the said order mentioned and do find that the said premises cannot be divided to and amongst the widow and children of the said
James McDowell deceased, without prejudice to or spoiling of the whole and that the said several tracts of land containing in the whole one hundred and ninety six acres with the appurtenances are worth and of the value of four hundred and twenty two pounds in Specie at and for which sum the said Inquest do value and appraise the same, and
Thomas McDowell Eldest son of
James McDowell deceased appearing in Court and praying to hold and enjoy the said real estate of his said father at and for the valuation and appraisement aforesaid for that he was willing and desirous to pay the several and respective shares of the widow and children of the said deceased of and in the same. It is ordered that the said
Thomas McDowell do on paying or securing to be paid the several and respective shares of the widow and other children of the said deceased, within one year; hold and enjoy the plantation and two tracts of lands aforesaid with the appurtenances in Fee, agreeable to the directions of the Acts of Assembly in such case made and provided: And the Court directs that the said
Thomas McDowell do pay to
Elizabeth McDowell the widow of the said deceased the sum of eight pounds eight shillings and two pence yearly during her natural life in lieu and full satisfaction for her dower at Common Law; out of a principal of one hundred and forty pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence, one third part of the said valuation: which said principal sum and interest thereon is to be and remain charged on the premises as a security for the payment of the same, and that after the death of the said widow, the said principal sum of £140.16.8 shall be paid by the said
Thomas McDowell his heirs or assigns holding the premises and be distributed and divided to and amongst the children of the deceased and their representatives according to the directions of the Acts of Assembly allotting two shares to the eldest son of the said decedent, and the Court directs a distribution of the valuation of the said estate in manner following:
25.11.2½ – That he pay to
Elizabeth late wife of Robert Sherrer
Finally the Court orders that expenses arising on the valuation and confirmation aforesaid be paid and borne by all the parties interested and be deducted out of their several and respective share.
LancasterOC(1783-1784):124-126 28 February 1783
James purchased a tract of land in 1764.
Joseph Jacobs of Cecil County MD, yeoman, to James McDowell of Lancaster County PA for £110. 96-acre tract in Little Britain beginning at a White Oak in a line of Daniel Carmichaels & extending thence by line of marked trees by vacant land East 100 perches to a White Oak, thence South 117 perches to a White Oak, thence by land __ by Willam Brotherton Southwest 130 perches to a Post, thence by vacant land North 56 perches to a White Oak, thence North Northwest 26 perches to a Post, thence North & by West 27 perches to a White Oak, thence by said Carmichael's land East 35 perches to a Post, and thence North 60 perches to the beginning. Signed: Joseph Jacob, Eliner Jacob. Witnesses: Saml Steel, Thos McDowel. Acknowledged 21 June 1764 and recorded 18 September 1766.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBH:353 20 June 1764
The following deeds involve the transfer of land after the death of James.
Elizabeth McDowell, widow of James McDowell late of Little Britain Township yeoman, and Thomas McDowell, eldest son of James, administrators of the Estate, to John Webster of same, carpenter, for £20, two tracts totaling 78 acres 20 perches. James obtained from Land Office two orders dated 10 Setpember 1765 numbered 757 & 758 for surveying and taking up two parcels of land Southeastward of his plantation and not far distant being other vacant land contiguous and became part of his estate. James died intestate. One 14-acre 60-perch tract sold is bounded as follows: beginning at a marked large White Oak a corner of a tract which is patented and already sold & conveyed to the said John Webster a part of the same Estate & running thence by land now or late of Thomas Carmichael up a meadow fence N5W 52 perches to a Post or stone at the side of a road leading from the bridge on Cananawango Creek Southeastward, thence bounding on or near the same Road S64E 65 perches to a Post and S73E 52 perches to the line of the said patented tract near one perch South of a marked White Oak deemed to be the northeast corner thereof, thence by the northern line of the same S85½W 104 perches to the beginning.
The second 63¾-acre tract beginning at the end of the 52-perch line last mentioned & continuing the course thereof still bounding on or near the same Road S73E 86 perches to a heap of stones, thence by a line of Michael Robinson's land S58E 66 perches to a marked Black Oak, thence S3E 27 perches to a stone, & thence by land late of David Keelough deceased S87W 67.5 perches to a Post & S31W 37.5 perches to another Post, thence by land of William Webster N71W 64 perches to a marked White Oak the southeastermost corner of the patented tract aforesaid & thence by the same on the Eastern line thereof N2W 118 perches to the beginning. Signed: Elizabeth McDowel (x her mark), Thomas McDowel. Witnesses: James King, William Gibson, Moses Irwin. Acknowledged 23 December 1785 by Elizabeth and Thomas McDowell and recorded 13 June 1806.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDB3U:172-176 23 December 1785
Elizabeth McDowell, widow of James McDowell late of Little Britain Township Lancaster County deceased, Thomas McDowell, son of James (with mother Administrators of intestate James) as well as for other children of James, to Thomas King of same, miller, for £300. 150-acre tract with 6% allowance lying on Cananawango Creek in Little Britain Township including survey laid out for James in 1748 via Warrant dated 21 January 1747 and an addition thereto in 1752 by Warrant dated 23 March 1752. Beginning at a marked White Oak tree in the meadow southward of the Dwelling house being a corner of the land late Thomas Carmichael's & running thence nearly West & crossing the Creek at or near the Bridge to a stone, thence also by said Carmichael's survey North Northwest 48 perches to a Spanish Oak, West Northwest 24 perches to a White Oak, N8W 68 perches to a Spanish Oak, thence Northeast 92 perches to a White Oak, East 22 perches to a Hickory, South 53 perches to a White Oak, East Southeast 74 perches to a Post, thence by land survey'd for Michael King South by East about 15 perches crossing the Creek aforesaid, then the additional Survey begins near the Creek & runs by said King's Survey Southeast 66 perches to a White Oak, thence South by West 87 perches or more to the land sold by said Elizabeth & Thomas McDowell to John Webster & thence along a Road & by lines of said land N73W & N64W about 112 perches to a Post, thence N5W 6 perches the beginning enclosing both surveys. Signed: Elizabeth McDowell (x her mark), Thomas McDowell. Witnesses: John Scott, John Webster, Moses Irwin. Be it known unto all people whom it may concern, that we James McDowell & Susanna McDowell children of James McDowell deceased are freely consenting to the Sale … with Mother Elizabeth and brother Thomas McDowell. Acknowledged 17 January 1786 by Elizabeth, Thomas, James, and Susanna McDowell and recorded 19 January 1786.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBDD:564-566 24 December 1785
Will of Thomas King dated 10 December 1785. And the remainder that I bought of McDowell. Probated 17 April 1786.[KM Abstract]
LancasterWBE:[Not visible]
Michael King of Little Britain Township Lancaster County, miller, to brother James King of same, yeoman. Thomas King, father and deceased, purchased tract near Cannawango Creek of heirs of James McDowell deceased bequeathed in his Will to James King. The brothers reset the boundaries of various adjoining properties. Acknowledged 20 May 1786 and recorded 9 June 1786.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBEE:394-396 5 April 1786
James King & wife Phebe of Little Britain Township Lancaster County, yeoman, to his brother Michael King of same, miller. Western part of tract lately purchased of Heirs of James McDowell deceased which is bounded on the Southeast by an old Race dug by said McDowell … . Witnesses: Samuel Reynolds Jr, Jane King Juner, Geo: Churchman. Acknowledged 20 May 1786 and recorded 9 June 1786.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBEE:391-394 5 April 1786
Michael King & wife Hannah of Little Britain Township Lancaster County, miller, to Joshua Webster of same, merchant, for £400, a 107-acre tract part of land surveyed for James McDowell with warrant dated 21 January 1747 and another of same date whose right McDowell had purchased and a third dated 23 March 1752, all which was sold by Elizabeth McDowell and Thomas McDowell administrators of James McDowell to Thomas King late of Little Britain deceased dated 24 December 1785 in LancasterDBDD:564. Will of Thomas King devised part of land to Michael King deeded 5 April 1786 in LancasterDBEE:391. Witnesses: Levi Reynolds, Alexander Snodgrass. Acknowledged 27 September 1797 and recorded 28 September 1797.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDB3A:330-335 27 September 1797
Michael King & wife Hannah of Little Britain, miller, to Joshua Webster of same, merchant. Two warrants dated 21 January 1747 to James Long (whose right James McDowell purchased) and a third dated 23 March 1752 and sold by administrators Elizabeth McDowell and Thomas McDowell of James McDowell to Thomas King late of Little Britain dated 24 December 1785 in LancasterDBDD:564. Witnesses: Levi Reynolds, Alexander Snodgrass. Acknowledged 27 September 1797 and recorded 29 September 1797.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDB3A:656-661 27 September 1797
We believe that the following James McDowell is this James McDowell and that the Florence who signs the second deed as a McDowell could have been a McDowell who married Alexander Hutchison [1682 - 1748 PMT], the son of David Hutchison and Agness MNU, or else the person who set up the deed misidentified her. PMT identifies her as being born about 1682 in Antrim Ireland. We note that
William McDowell, the brother of James, married a Rebecca Hutchison, thus providing more connectivity. Note also that William and Rebecca name one of their sons Alexander Hutchison McDowell.
James Hutcheson of Ropho Township Lancaster County to kinsman James McDowell for Love and 5 Shillings one equal undivided moiety or half part of tract in Donegall Township (being moiety which Alexander Hutcheson late of Donegall in Will devised to his wife Florence sister to James Hutcheson hereto). Signed: James Hutcheson. Witnesses: John Ramsey, John Peden. Acknowledged 9 June 1766 and 5 July 1766 and recorded 2 September 1766.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBH:346 13 September 1765
James McDowell & wife Florence of Donnegal Township Lancaster County to John Wilson for £150, all that equal moiety or half of that plantation and tract in Donnegall Township (undivided tract which Alexander Hutchison in Will devised to his wife Florence) and which James Hutchison her brother in deed dated 13 September 1765 granted to James McDowell. Signed: James McDowell, Florence McDowell (O her mark). Witnesses: Jno Allison, Patrick Campbell. Acknowledged 5 September 1766 by James and Florence McDowell with feme covert and recorded 11 November 1797.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBB3:227-229 6 September 1766
John Wilson of Donegal Township to John Engle of same. Alexander Hutcheson patent of land bequeathed in his Will to wife Florence equal undivided moiety and James Hutcheson brother and heir at law to Florence conveyed to James McDowell by deed dated 13 September 1765 and then James and Florence McDowell conveyed by deed dated 5 September 1766 unto John Wilson. Signed: John Wilson. Witnesses Henrcy Cottingham, John Beylon. Acknowledged 30 April 1770 and recorded 11 November 1797.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDB3B:229-232 1770
Will of Daniel Carmichael
Source: LancasterWBI:79-80
In the name of God amen! The twelfth day of January in the year of our Lord 1753, I Daniel Carmichael of Little Britain in the County of Lancaster yeoman being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God therefore, calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner, at the discretion of my executor, not doubting but at the general resurrection, I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, and as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life, I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.
First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife the third part of the land and house and all other benefits of my son Thomas's part of my land during her natural life, and as for all my household goods, and all other moveables, I bequeath to her my beloved wife the third part.
Likewise I give to my beloved son Thomas the plantation I now live on, except what I reserve to my son John, of it to add to the place I bought from James Luckie, the division line between my son Thomas and John I allow to begin at Samuel Caldwell's line on the Meating road and so up along the said road till a stump about three rod south of the clear field to the west of said road, which stump stands right in said road, and so right down south side of said field keeping at equal distance from the fence till at fore end and then a right course till John Kippings line the part of land to be cut of my home plantation by the aforesaid line I allow it and James Luckies place to be joined together, and I give said land when so joined to my son John together with one acre of meadow on Conrisingo Creek I give to my son Thomas fifteen pounds that is in James Johnstones hands to buy a horse and to my son John the horse called punch and the horse called Johns colt.
I bequeath to my daughter Elinor forty pounds and a young bay horse which was bought at Robert Forsiths, a saddle and one bedding of Cloase.
I bequeath to my son-in-law James McDowell twenty shillings.
I bequeath to my son-in-law William Carmichael five pounds.
Item. The little Duch boy I allow to be at the disposal of my well beloved wife Mary. I further allow my son Thos to be at equal charge with John in building a new house to John on his own land and if the cannot agree what sort of House they will make, it is to be determined by the overseers I leave over them. I further allow after all debts and legacies is paid and discharged that whatever moveables remains to be equally divided between my two sons Thos and John.
P.S. I leave to my nees [Sic: Niece] Mary McMurry sixteen shillings.
I constitute make and ordain my beloved wife Mary and my beloved son Thos my sole Executors of this my last will and testament I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all and every former testament wills and legacies and requisit executors by me in any ways before this time named, willed and bequeathed, ratify and confirmed this and know other to be my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand an seal the day and year above written. I appoint Samuel Davidson and George Clingen overseers over my estate.
Daniel (D his mark) Carmichael
Signed, sealed and declared in the presents of us
Jas: Dickson
Samuel Davison
Geo: Clingan
Thomas McDowell
Thomas McDowell [1761-1765 - c1832] married his cousin
Rebecca McDowell [25 September 1765 - 14 October 1823] and had one identified child.
Proof that he had a son and was likely alive in 1829 is found in the following record. Note that he apparently appears in the
1830 Census with his son William.
Additional account of Alethea Wickes admx of Lambert Wickes deceased.
For Thos McDowell & Son 5 – $1.00
10 March 1829 by Alethea Wickes.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1828-34):87-88
Thomas McDowell Junior appeared in the tax lists of Little Britain Township Lancaster County PA. He is listed as "Junior" because
Thomas McDowell who married Janet Clark lives in Little Britain at the same time.
Little Britain Township Lancaster County
1783: Land 140 acres, 1 H, 2 Ca, 1 Dwelling House, 1 Cab, 1 Asht, Value 236
Hard Money Tax £2.8.0, State Money Tax £1.1.0
1785: £0.17.4, Co £0.4.6
1786: £0.3.9, £0.1.0
Thomas and Rebecca appeared in the following census records. The move to Kent County MD from Lancaster County PA, the location of Thomas's parents, is likely occassioned by the residence of Rebecca's family in Kent County and their possession of Hutchinson real estate.
1790 Census Kent County MD
Thomas McDowell
1 Male 16 and over: [Thomas]
3 Females: [Rebecca]
1800 Census Kent County MD
Thomas McDowell
2 Males 0-9: [William]
1 Male 10-15:
3 Males 16-25:
1 Male 26-44: [Thomas]
1 Female 10-15:
1 Female 26-44: [Rebecca]
1810 Census Kent County MD
Thos McDowell
2 Males 16-25: [William]
1 Male 26-44:
1 Male 45 over: [Thomas]
1 Female 45 over: [Rebecca]
1820 Census Kent County MD
Thos McDowell
Chestertown
1 Male 0-9:
1 Male 10-15:
2 Males 26-44: [William]
1 Male 45 over: [Thomas]
1 Female 26-44:
1 Female 45 over: [Rebecca]
Thomas served as master for several apprentices and these males likely populate the above census records. He also served as a guardian. At the beginning, he is listed as a cordwainer and then a shoemaker.
This Indenture made this twenty first day of January one thousand seven hundred & ninety nine. Witnesseth that James Beedle son of Mary Beedle of Kent County & State of Maryland hath put himself & by these presents doth voluntarily put himself apprentice to Thomas McDowell of the County & State aforesaid cordwainor, to learn his art, trade or mistery; and after the manner of an apprentice to serve him from the date hereof, for and during the whole term of five years commencing the third day of this Instant; during all which time, he the sd apprentice, his master shall serve & his lawful commands everywhere gladly obey. He shall do no damage to his sd Master nor see it done by others, without giving notice thereof to his said Master, at cards, dice or any other untastful game he shall not play, taverns he shall not frequent. He shall not absent himself day nor night from his sd Master's service without his leave, but in all things behave himself as a faithful apprentice ought to do during the said Term. And the sd Master shall use the utmost of his power to teach or cause to be taught and instructed the said apprentice in the trade and mistery he now professeth or useth, and provide for him the sd apprentice sufficient meat, drink, wearing apparel, washing & lodging fitting for an apprentice during the sd term; also to give him three months schooling and a freedom suit, for the true performance of each and every of the covenants & agreements, the sd parties do by these presents interchangeably bind themselves unto the other the day & year above written.
James Beedle
Thos McDowell
Signed, sealed & delivered in the presence of
John [Camegys]
John Ireland
Kent County Maryland Ss. On the 24 Jany 1799 came James Beedle and Thos McDowell before the subscribers two of the Justices of the Peace for the County afsd and did acknowledged the within Instrument of writing to be their act and Deed agreeable to the true intent & meaning thereof acknowldeged before
John Comegys
John Ireland
The above was received Feby 20th 1799 to be Recorded.
KentGuardianBonds&Accounts(1798-1802):95-96 21 January 1799
Apprentice Bond for George W. Wilson, age 17y 3½m, to Thomas McDowell, cordwainer. George to be free on 6 March 1806. Signed: Thos McDowell, George W. Wilson, E. Vanrant, W. Briscoe. Recorded 27 December 1802.[KM Abstract]
KentIndenturesB2:21 21 June 1801
Apprentice Bond for William Dailey, born 24 July 1787, to Thomas McDowell, cordwainer, to serve till 24 July 1808. Signed: Thos McDowell. Recorded 7 March 1804.[KM Abstract]
KentGuardianBondsB2:63 18 February 1804
Apprentice Bond of Fredey Making, age 17 on 24 December 1810, to Thomas McDowell, cordwainer. Signed: T. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentIndentures: 16 March 1811
Rosannah Meckings, widow of Joshua Meckings late of Kent County, and children Hannah Meckings, Benjamin Meckings and Joshua Meckings with Thomas McDowell guardian for Fredrous Meckings, acknowledge appraisement of Negroes and slaves. Signed: T. McDowell for Fredus Makins.[KM Abstract]
Kent Probate Records: 1 January 1814
The Court appoint Thomas McDowell guardian to Fredus Meakins, a minor, upon his giving bond according to law, with Epharim Vansant & Cornelius Comegys as securities.
KentOCProceedings(1812-1822):72 Saturday 15 January 1814
I acknowledge to have received from Mr Thomas McDowell forty Dollars in full for the hire of my Negroes Charles & Ann for the year 1814 also the sum of nine dollars money by him received from the admr of my Father's Estate which paid sums is in full of all claimes against him the said McDowell as my guardian and I do further acknowledge that I have been put in the possession of my three negroes Charles, Ann & Jacob wintess my hand this 15th day of March 1817. Signed: Fredus Meakens.
KentVouchers:32
Guardian Bond dated 15 January 1815 of Thomas McDowell with sureties Ephraim Vansant and Cornelius Comegys of Kent County for Fredus Meakins of Kent County. Signed: T. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentGuardianBondsB2:377-378
Apprentice Bond for David Shriver, age 11 the 30 September now last past, to Thomas McDowell to be taught as farmer. Signed: T. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentIndenturesB2:640-641 2 October 1816
Apprentice Bond of William Veasey, age 17 on 18 January next, to Thomas McDowell to learn boot and shoe makeing. Signed: Thos McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentGuardianBondsB2:650-651 24 October 1816
Apprentice Bond of John Veasey, age 15 on 1 January next, to Thomas McDowell to learn boot and shoe makeing. Signed: Thos McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentGuardianBondsB2:651-652 24 October 1816
We turn next to the deeds of Thomas which reveal his family relationships. We note that he is in possession of the land through his wife Rebecca. See her mother's
1791 Will.
Thomas McDowell and wife Rebecca of Kent County, John Pennington and wife Elizabeth, and Jane/Jean McDowell, widow of William of Cecil County in the State of Maryland, to Robert Moody for £375, 120-acre tract of Land called Griffon near Elkton part in Cecil County MD and part in New Castle County DE being late the estate of Samuel Hutchinson. Beginning at the end of 90 perches drawn S27½E to the dividing line of said Moody's land from a stone desired to be the beginning of said Hutchinson's part of said Tract of land, then running N62½E 144 perches, then S35½E 52 perches, then N62½E 29 perches, then S27½E 52 perches, then S62½W (adjoining the lands of Lewillear) 201 perches to Joseph Thomas land, then N27½W 104 perches to the beginning. Signed: Thos McDowell, Rebecca McDowell, Jno Pennington, Elizabeth Pennington (x her mark). Witnesses: Tobs Rudulph, Jno Thompson. Acknowledged by signees in Cecil County MD on 21 December 1798. Thomas and Rebecca (she being of full age) acknowledged deed and she received feme covert in New Castle County on 19 June 1798. Recorded 20 June 1799.[KM Abstract]
NewCastleDBS2:498 21 December 1798
Robert Moody and wife Sarah of Kent County MD and Thomas McDowell and wife Rebecca of same to Morgan Jones of Wilmington New Castle County for $4,000, 250-acre tract called Griffin Land partly in Cecil County MD and partly in New Castle County DE adjoining the lands of the heirs of Aquila Thomas, Parson Duke, and James Ferris and which agreeably to the original survey thereof is bounded and described as follows: beginning at a bounded stake standing in a piece of meadow ground in the middle of the former line between Roger Myrick and Evan and Isaac James running from the said stake East Northeast 200 perches, thence South Southeast 200 perches, thence West Southwest 200 perches, thence North Northwest to the beginning. Signed: Robert Moody, Sarah Moody, T. McDowell, Rebecca (R her mark) McDowell. Acknowledged and feme covert of both wifes on 12 November 1814 in Delaware. Acknowledge in Cecil County MD on 28 December 1814. Recorded 19 Janary 1815.[KM Abstract]
NewCastleDBO3:241 12 November 1814
Morgan Jones of Wilmington, merchant, to Thomas McDowell of Kent County MD for obligation of $200 conditioned for debt payment of $1,000 with Interest, 250-acre tract situated partly in Cecil County MD and partly in New Castle County DE adjoining lands of Aquila Thomas, Parson Duke, and James Ferris. See NewCastleDBO3:241 for metes and bounds. Signed: Morgan Jones. Witnesses: Manning B. Roche, Edwd Roche. Recorded 9 October 1815.[KM Abstract]
NewCastleDBQ3:172 2 January 1815
In 1794, he served as security on a bond.
Bond of Isabella Browning secured by John Maxwell and Thomas McDowell of Kent County for £10,000 dated 24 March 1794 as administratrix of John Wilson Browning late of Kent County.
KentAdministratorBonds7:286
Thomas appears on the account ledgers of a large number of estate records and other records. We present a listing of these records in an approximate chronological order.
1796 Robert Clothiers account agt James T. Hynson Recorded.
James T Wynson (minor) to R. Clothier guardian Dr 1796
[List]
29 January 1796 To Thomas McDowel 14/ – £0.14.0.[KM Abstract]
KentOC(Guardian Accounts 1796):None August Term 1796
1796 Cornelius Hurtts account agt Robert Browning a minor. Recorded.
Robert Browning minor to Cornl Hurtt guardian Dr
[List]
Cash pd Tho McDowel as pr Bill – £1.10.3.[KM Abstract]
KentOC(Guardian Accounts 1796):None
The 3rd additional account of Cornl Hurtt and wife Admrs of John W. Browning of Kent County deceased
[List]
of cash paid Thos McDowell acct – £0.4.2
Febry 19th 1796. Then came Cornl Hurtt one of the Admrs of John W. Browning late of Kent County deceased and made oath on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God that the above account is just and true as it stands stated and that they hath Bonafide paid or secured to be paid the particular sums for which they hath claimed an allowance which thereupon after examination is passed.
Bef. Jno Nicholson Regr Wills for Kt County.[KM Abstract]
1797 Robert Clothier's Account agt James Thomas Hynson a minor Recorded
[List]
To Thomas McDowel do [Shoemaker] as per bill No. 19 – £0.11.3.[KM Abstract]
KentOC(Guardian Accounts 1797):None August Term 1797
Robert Browning minor to Cornl Hurtt Guardn Dr
[List]
Thomas McDowell to mending and making shoes – £2.19.3
Kent County to wit } October 11th 1797. Then came Cornelius Hurtt and made oath on the holy Evangels of almighty God that the aforegoing account is just and true as it stands stated and … .[KM Abstract]
Dr Benjamin Holiday (minor) to Jonathan Newnam
[List]
13 October 1797 To pd McDowell for 1 pr shoes – £0.12.6.[KM Abstract]
KentOC(Guardian Accounts 1798):None
Mary Browning minor to Cornl Hurtt guardian Dr
[List]
21 April 1798 4½ yd Caliminco @7/6 Thos McDowels Bill 23/ – £1.9.4½.[KM Abstract]
KentOC(Guardian Accounts 1798):None
Robert Browning minor to Cornl Hurtt guardian Dr
[List]
June 1798 Thomas McDowel as pr Bill – £2.18.9
Sarah Browning minor to Corns Hurtt guardian Dr
[List]
19 June 1798 on Quire of paper 1/10½ Thos McDowel Bill 27/9 – £1.9.7½ [KM Abstract]
KentOC(Guardian Accounts 1798):None
James Thos Hynson (minor) to Robert Clother guardian Dr
[List]
1798 To Thomas McDowell (shoemaker) – £0.16.10½.[KM Abstract]
KentOC(Guardian Accounts 1798):None
1798 James Jones's account. Further time craved. Recorded.
The amount of Mary & James Jones Admrs of James Jones late of Kent County deceased
[List]
of cash due from the decd to Thomas McDowell & pd by these Accountts as per account proved & receipt appears – £9.12.7
September 4th 1778. Then came Mary & James Jones Admrs of James Jones late of Kent County decd & made oath on the holy Evangels of Almighty God, that the above account is just & true as it stands stated & that they have Bona fide paid or secured to be paid the particular sums for which they have claimed an allowance which thereupon after due examination is passed by
Jno Nicholson Regr Wills for Kent County.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorsAccounts(1797-1802):94-95 KentOC: File Estate of Jones, James
William R. Wilson (minor) in Account with Alexr Stuart Dr
[List]
1798 Dec 15 To Cash pd Mrs. McDowell for making two jackets and two pair trousers 15/ Trimings 4/72 – £0.19.7½ [KM Abstract]
KentOC(Guardian Account 1799):None
Robert Browning minor to C. Hurtt guardian
[List]
4 September 1799. Thomas McDowels bill for shoes & boots – £4.9.7½ [KM Abstract]
Desperate debts due the Estate of William Chs Neil deceased.
Balae due from Thomas McDowell – £1.2.17
c1790.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories11(1799-1807):130
Mrs. Mary Hurtt (use John Hurtts Estate) Dr. to T. McDowell
4 January 1800 To making 5 pr shoes @5/7½ – £1.7.1½
4 January 1800 To making 1 par shoes @3/9 – £0.3.9
Received the above in full, Thos McDowell.[KM Abstract]
Kent Court Records
1798 John Hurtt deceased Dr to T. McDowell
12 November 1798 To linen for shoes wife & self 1/1 – £0.1.1
12 November 1798 To binding five pr shoes @6 – £0.2.6
13 May 1798 To womans slippers per orer 12/6 – £0.12.6
Filed 1 March 1800 by Thomas McDowell.
Recd the within account in full per Thos McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentVouchers(1801-03):111
Ann Lewells Account by guardian Thomas Lewell.
2 April 1800 to Thomas McDowell for pair shoes – £0.7.6
Filed April Term 1800[KM Abstract]
Ken tGuardianship Accounts
List of sperate debts received by Isabella Dinsoore administratrix of Wm Dinsmore deceased from 6 September 1799.
15 March 1800 Recd from Thos McDowell – £1.16.0
25 September 1800 Recd from Thos McDowell – £1.15.11½
[KM Abstract]
KentOCListofDebts(1800):1-8
Account of Mary Hurt Exx of John Hurt deceased.
Of cash due from decd to Thomas McDowell & pd by this accountt as by acct proved and rect appears – £0.16.1
Filed December Term 1800.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1797-1802):298-299
Account of George Dening Executor of Mary Shawn late of Kent County deceased.
Of cash due from decd to Thomas McDowell & paid by this acctt as by account proved and receipt appears – £0.17.6
Filed 5 March 1802.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1797-1802):468
Additional account of John Ireland & wife Mary Exrs of John Hurt deceased.
Of cash due to Thomas McDowell & paid by these Acctts as by acct and rect appears – £1.10.10½
April Term 1802.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1797-1802):486-487
Account of Estate of Benjamin Everett. Return of desperate debts.
Thomas McDowell – £57.12.10
Thomas McDowell – £14.13.2½
Filed 9 June 1802 by Mary Everett Executrix.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories11:270-273
John Ireland for Julian Hurtt Dr Thos McDowell
2 September 1802 So much for 1 pr shoes – £0.4.6
9 October 1802 So much for caping one shoe – £ 0.0.9
27 October 1802 So much for caping one shoe – £0.1.0
27 November 1802 To 1 pr shoes – £0.5.0
13 December 1802 Recd payment in account. Thos McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentVouchers(1801-1803):107
Account of Christiana Boery admx of Jesse Boyer deceased.
Of cash due from the decd to Thos McDowell & paid by this accountant as by account proved & receipt appears – £2.5.0
Filed February Term 1803 [KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1802-07):31-33
John Ireland for Julian Hurtt Dr. To Thomas McDowal
14 May 1803 for 1 pr shoes – £0.7.0
Received payment in account, Thos McDowell.
KentVouchers(1801-1803):270
Additional Account of Mary Everett Executrix of Benjamin Everett late of Kent County deceased.
Of cash due from the dec
d to
Wm McDowell & paid by this accountant as by account proved & rec
t appears – £4.15.9
Of cash due from the decd to Thomas McDowell & pd by this accountant as by account proved & rect appears – £19.12.11½
Filed June Term 1803.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1802-07):67-68
Inventory of William White late of Kent County deceased by appraisers Robert Moody, Corns Hurtt. Creditors: John W. Browning, Thos McDowell. Filed 30 December 1803 by Ann White administratrix.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories11:425
Vouchers of Ann White administratrix of William White.
No. 4 1802 Wm White decd Dr to T. McDowell [List] Errors excepted Thos McDowell
Filed 12 December 1803 by Thos McDowell. Recd 31 December 1803 from Mrs. Ann White admx of Wm White the sum of two pounds 13/9½ in full. Thos McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnVouchers(1804-07):52-53
List of sperate debts due Estate of Ephraim Vansant of Kent County deceased by Executor Ephraim Vansant Junior.
Thomas McDowell – £5.0.0
Filed 29 March 1804.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories11:440
Account of Ann White administratrix of William White late of Kent County deceased.
Of cash which was due from the sd deceased to Thos McDowell & pd by this accountant as by acct proved & rect thereon endorsed dated Decr 31 1803 and recorded in liber B No. 2 for vouchers reference being thereto had will appear – £2.13.9½
Filed 15 August 1804.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1802-07):187-189
List of debts due John Wiley Jr late of Kent County deceased.
Thos McDowell – $14.92½
Filed 24 June 1805 by John Wiley admr of John Wiley Jr.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories11:518
Mr. Benjn Everitt Dr to T. McDowell
[List]
Recd the above in full by the hands of Mrs. M. Everitt. Thoss McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnVouchers(1804-07):242-243
Mary Browning, minor, with Cornelius Hurtt guardian
To Thomas McDowell – £0.18.1½
Filed 27 September 1806 by Cornelius Hurtt.[KM Abstract]
Kent Guardianship Accounts
Account of John Black guardian of Thomas Wilson
11 September 1804 To Thomas McDowells bill – £1.8.9
Filed February Term 1807.[KM Abstract]
KentGuardianBondsAccounts(1806-10):75
The account of Margaret Black Executrix of James Black late of Kent County as by __
[List]
of cash due from the deceased to Thomas McDowell paid by this accountant as per acct proved & receipt – £0.11.3.
Kent County Orphans Court, June Term 1807. Came Margaret Black Executrix of James Black late of Kent County deceased & made Oath on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God that the above account is just & true as stated & that she hath bonafide paid or secured to be paid the particular sums for which she claims allowance, which thereupon after due examination is passed by Order of Court.
Test Richard Barroll Regr of Wills Kent County.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorsAccounts(1802-1807):429-432
1806 Mr Joseph Newnam Deceased Dr to Thomas McDowell Jany 10th to shoes Miss Merritt 12/6 £0.12.6
Augst 5th To boots self per order 67/6 3.7.6 – £4.0.0
Ket County Ss. Augt 21st 1807 then came Thomas McDowell before me a Justice of the Peace for Sd County & made Oath on the holy Evangels of Almighty God that this acct is just and true as it stands stated and that he has recd no part parcel security nor satisfaction for the same. Pass when paid.
Recd April 4th1807 the above in full. T.W. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentVouchers3:167-168
Account of Samuel Boyer, guardian of Mary Graham minor.
22 May 1806 To cash paid Thos McDowell per Bill & rect – £0.9.4½
Filed 9 January 1808.[KM Abstract]
Kent Guardian Accounts
Account of John Stoops administrator of Jonas Stoops late of Kent County deceased.
Cash due from the decd to Thomas McDowell & pd by this accountant in part of his proved acct per receipt – £9.13.6
Cash due form the decd to Thos McDowell & pd by this accountant in part of his proved acct per rect – £2.1.3
Filed February Term 1808.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1808-13):16-19
Account of Sales of Jonas Stoops deceased 12, 13 November and 22 December 1807.
Thos McDowell six silver spoons – $20.00
Thos McDowell 1 pr sheets – $5.50
Thos McDowell 10 small plates – $0.35
Thos McDowell lot of pewter Basons dishes & plates – $5.41
Filed 20 February 1808 by John Stoops.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories12:70-76
Additional account of Henry Wallis.
Cash due form the decd to Thomas McDowell & paid by this accountant as by acct provd & rect – £0.9.4½
Filed June Term 1809 by Henry Wallis admr of Benjamin Everett late of Kent County deceased.[KM Abstract]
KentAdminAccounts(1808-13):117-118
Account of Samuel W. Smith surviving Executrix of Daniel Blackiston deceased.
Cash due from the decd to Thomas McDowell & paid by this accountant per acct proved & rect – £0.17.7½
[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1808-13):145-146 October Term 1809
Third additional account of John Stoops administrator of Jonas Stoops late of Kent County deceased.
Cash due from the Decd to Thos McDowell pd by this accountt per acct proved & rect in full bal – £6.13.11¾
Filed 27 January 1810.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1808-13):168-170
Account of Jonas Stoops deceased by James L. Nowland.
3 May 1806 to the assumption of the dollars to Mr Thomas McDowell – $10.00
Filed 26 March 1810.[KM Abstract]
KentVouchersB4:117
Account of Robert G. Maxwell admr of Cornelius Hurtt deceased.
Cash due from the decd to Thos McDowell & pd by this accountt per acct proved & rect – £5.16.4½
Filed 21 April 1810.[KM Abstract]
KentAdminAccounts(1808-13):188-189
Account fo Samuel boery and Joseph Mann Admrs of Wilson Woodland deceased.
Cash pd Thos McDowell for dividend his claim per acct proved & rect – $6.28
Filed December Term 1810.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1808-13):235-238
Account of William Veating
To 1 pair shoes Thos McDowell – $2.50
Filed 2 March 1815.[KM Abstract]
KentGuardianBonds&Accounts(1810-16):414
Thomas McDowell's account against the Estate of Robert Moody decd endorsed by order of Court.
KentOCProceedings(1812-1822):222 18 August 1816
Sales of Estate of Mary Cann deceased of Kent County 23 December 1816.
Thomas McDowell 1 arm chair – $0.37½
Filed April Term 1817.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories15:44-47
Account of William Spencer admr of John Black late of Kent County deceased.
For cash paid Thomas McDowell dividend on his claim as per receipt – £0.11.3
Filed 17 March 1818.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccountsH:48-53
Additional account of William Redding admr of Robert Gay late of Kent County deceased.
Of casd due from deceased to Thomas McDowell and paid by this accountant as by account proven and receipt appears – $2.08
Filed April Term 1818.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccountsH:58
Additional account of Sarah Moody and William Moffett Exrs of Robert Moody late of Kent County deceased.
Of cash which was due from the decd to Thomas McDowell and pd by these Accountants as by Statement of Judgt and rect dated 22 Jany1819 appears – $365.43½
Filed 6 February 1819.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccountsH:84
Account of George Vansant administrator of Fredus Meekins late of Kent County deceased.
Cash pd Thomas McDowel per Judgt & rect – $12.84¾
Filed 1825.[KM Abstract]
KentAdminAccounts(1828-34):51
Account of Joseph Moffett Exr of Wm Moffett deceased.
Cash due from the decd to Thomas McDowell and paid by this accountant per acct provd & rect appears – $2.00
Filed 6 February 1827.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1820-28):371-372
Account of Danile Jones administrator of William Redding late of Kent County deceased.
12 Paid Thos McDowell as per a/c & rect – $4.00
Filed 13 February 1827.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1820-28):384-386
List of debts of Estate of James Parker late of Kent County deceased.
Thomas McDowell Balance of Account 3 December 1805 – $22.24
Filed 18 March 1828.[KM Abstract]
Kent Court Records
Account of Mary Briscoe Executrix of James Briscoe late of Kent County deceased.
Cash due from the decd to Thomas McDowell and pd by this accountant per a/c & rect – $86.95
Filed 29 April 1828.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1828-34):47-49
List of sales of Estate of John Ireland late of Kent County deced by William P. Ireland administrator on 30 April & 6 May 1828.
Thos McDowell to Hearth Rug – $1.10
1 pr. Brass candlesticks &ndah; $1.00
1 Lader – $0.25
1 pr Tongs – $0.30
1 prune ford – $0.12½
Filed 20 January 1829.[KM Abstract]
Kent Property Records:1-12
Account of Sarah E. Wallis Executrix of John Wallis deceased.
For amount of disbursement Thomas McDowell Rect over 22 – $1.77
12 October 1830.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1828-34):194-195
Second Additional and final account of Samuel Sappington administrator of John H. Nowland.
22 Thomas McDowell use Saml Sappington Amount claims: $1402; Amount dividends: $4.67; Balance due claimaint: $9.35; Final dividend: $4.41
Filed 15 December 1835.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1834-41):114-117
Thomas appeared in the court dockets for numerous cases. We present a list with the main focus being on the date.
8 August 1818 - McDowell vs William Dowling
17 August 1818 - McDowell vs Abraham Harris
26 April 1816 - McDowell vs Frederick Boyer
29 June 1817 - McDowell vs John M. Newnam
24 July 1819 - Henry Hewitt assignee of Thos McDowell vs Freden Meakins
22 February 1820 - McDowell vs William Merritt
5 August 1820 - McDowell vs Thomas Hewitt
31 August 1820 - McDowell vs Perry Rodes Negro
28 September 1820 - John Ireland vs McDowell
6 January 1821 - Simon Calder use of Thomas McDowell vs Samuel Vansant
4 April 1821 - McDowell vs Jesse Ireland
8 May 1821 - McDowell vs Jacob Welch
5 June 1821 - McDowell vs Wright Hall
11 June 1821 - McDowell vs James Clothier Jr.
25 June 1821 - McDowell vs Fredus Mekins
30 August 1821 - McDowell vs James Wallace
30 August 1821 - McDowell vs Thomas Dollas
9 September 1821 - Henery Hurtt assignee of Thomas McDowell vs Frades Meakins, Samuel Vansant and John Vansant
10 May 1822 - McDowell vs Abraham Harris
27 December 1822 - Michael Trusty vs McDowell
10 February 1823 - Simon Calder use of Thos McDowell vs Sml Vansant
9 April 1825 - Jonathan Greenwood vs John T. Hurtt 6 June 1825 Suspended by Thomas McDowell for 6 months
25 February 1826 - McDowell vs James Fountain
3 August 1826 - McDowell vs William Rouse
William McDowell
William McDowell appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Kent County MD
William McDowell
District 3
1 Male 0-4:
1 Male 30-39: [William]
1 Male 60-69: [Thomas]
1 Female 0-4:
1 Female 20-29:
1840 Census Kent County MD
William McDowell
District 2
1 Male 4-9: [James Cole]
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 20-29:
1 Male 30-39:
1 Male 40-49: [William]
1 Female 0-4:
2 Females 10-14:
1 Female 30-39:
William served as the master for an apprentice in 1838.
Apprentice Bond for James William Cole, age 7 on 28 June next, with consent of mother to William McDowell farmer.[KM Abstract]
KentOC:269-270 31 March 1838
He received a grand jury subpoena in 1833.
Subpoena to Grand Jury: Wm McDowell Pd Su.
Kent Court Records March Term 1833
Like his father, William appears many times in the court docket which we present in the following list.
3 August 1820 - McDowell vs Samuel Chace Negro
21 August 1820 - McDowell vs Perry Rodes Negro
9 February 1821 - McDowell vs John Alexander
4 June 1821 William Veazey vs
Thomas McDowell Suspended the 22
nd June 1821 for 12 months by William McDowel & Fredus Mekins
11 June 1823 - McDowell vs Nathaniel Comegys
29 May 1829 - McDowell vs L.J. Ghegun
21 August 1829 - McDowell vs Edward Wilson
26 September 1829 - McDowell vs Thomas Sappington
28 September 1829 - McDowell vs Thomas Sappington
6 November 1837 - Samuel L.G. Stephens vs McDowell
1838 - McDowell vs Perregine Granger
4 August 1838 - State of Maryland vs William Cooper. Fine and costs to be paid with security William McDowell.
3 May 1839 - Thomas C & Wm Gooding vs McDowell
1 July 1839 - N. Garettson vs McDowell
1840 - James Urie vs McDowell
31 October 1840 - McDowell vs John Newnan
1 May 1841 - Nathan Peacock vs McDowell
3 July 1841 - James M Razen use of Nathan Peacock vs McDowell
2 October 1841 - William F. Smith vs Joseph Ireland. The above Case No. 143 superseded by Wm McDowell security according to law.
6 August 1842 - Benjamin Jervis use of Wm McDowell vs John C. Smith
4 March 1843 - Benjamin Brisco vs McDowell
14 October 1843 - John B. Eccliston and George L. Hollyday admr of George Thomas vs McDowell and John D. Welch
October 1843 - McDowell use of Stephens Hacksell vs Peregrin Wethead Jnr
14 October 1843 - McDowell vs Peregrin Weatherhead Sn
21 October 1843 - McDowell vs Clem Hackett
25 November 1843 - McDowell vs James G. Soloway
24 August 1844 - McDowell vs Richard Thompson
1844 - Edward Records api McDowell
1845-1850 - John Whitelock vs McDowell
Also like his father, William appears on the account ledgers of a large number of estate records and other records. We present a listing of these records in an approximate chronological order.
Account of Josiah Massey administrator of Edward Woodall late of Kent County deceased.
William McDowell 2 Bee hives – $1.70
Ditto 1 Bench – $0.47
Filed 3 February 1816.[KM Abstract]
Kent Property Records
Sales of Estate of Nathaniel Comegys late of Kent County dated 25 & 26 January 1816.
Sold to Wm McDowell for cash [List] – $19.05
Filed 12 August 1816 by Francina Comegys Executrix.[KM Abstract]
Kent Property Records
List of Sales of Estate of James Blackiston deceased on 20 January 1817
William McDowell 1 Scyth & cradle – $1.10
Filed April Term 1817.[KM Abstract]
Kent Property Records
Mary Emeline Browning minor in acct with Ep Vansant guardian.
By Int recd of Wm McDowell – $13.84½
Filed December Term 1819.[KM Abstract]
KentGuardianBonds&Accounts(1816-21):427-429
Sales of Estate of Thomas Dollis deceased 14 February 1822.
William McDowell 1 Drawing knife – $0.30
William McDowell 1 Sash saw – $0.75
William McDowell 6 old chisels – $0.65
William McDowell 1 coarse brass wire – $1.05
Wm McDowell 1 plough – $1.95
William McDowell 3 pewter dishes – $3.00
Filed 14 February 1822.[KM Abstract]
Kent Property Records
Sales of Estate of Lambert Sappington deceased 2 January 1823.
Wm McDowell 1 spotted cow – $14.00
1 coarse Hackle – $0.55
Filed 4 January 1823.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories17:79-83
List of monies received by Samual Sappington admr of Lambert Sappington as sperate debts January 1823
From Wm McDowell – $65.62
Filed 23 August 1823.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories17:161
Second additional account of Samuel Sappington administrator of Lambert Sappington late of Kent County Deceased. Seperate Debts list.
William McDowell – $269.76
Filed 10 January 1824.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1820-28):193
List of Sales of Estate of Edward Wright deceased returned by Thomas H. Wright Executor. 1 & 2 February 1825.
Mr. William McDowell To 2 pr saw hide traces, Account $0.80; Amount: $0.80
Filed 8 February 1825.[KM Abstract]
Kent Wills 1824-1829
Sales of Estate of Lambert Wickes deceased returned by Alethea Wicks administrator. 24 January 1827
William McDowell to 1 plough 45 axe 95 – $1.40
To 1 whip saw – – $0.85
To 960 clapboards @80cts per bd – $7.68
Filed 26 June 1827.[KM Abstract]
Kent Property Records
List of Sales of Estate of James Parker late of Kent County deceased on 28 & 29 January 1828 by Mary Cosden and Alexander Cosden administrators.
William McDowell one Iron pot & Hookds – $1.25
William McDowell 1 China bowl & Teapot – $1.30
William McDowell one cow – $10.00
Filed 18 March 1828.[KM Abstract]
Kent Property Records
Account of Mary Briscoe.
Cash paid Wm McDowell balance of note per note & receipt – $24.89½
Filed 29 April 1828 by Mary Briscoe Executrix of James Briscoe deceased.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1828-34):47-49
Sales of Estate of Casparus Meginniss deceased on 19 January 1830.
Wm McDowell 1 steer – $19.25
Wm McDowell 2 old Flukes – $0.37½
Filed 25 May 1830.[KM Abstract]
Sales of Estate of George Meginness deceased on 26 January 1830.
William McDowell 1 shovel – $0.50
William McDowell 1 Quilt – $0.44
William McDowell 1 iron pot – $0.95
Filed 1 June 1830.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories20:60-65
Sales of Estate of John Maxwell by Rebecca Maxwell Executrix 4 March 1829.
William McDowell 4 grass scyths – $3.00
1 Red & White cow – $10.25
1 Brown mare – $38.25
Filed 2 November 1830.[KM Abstract]
Kent Property Records
.Account of Rebecca Maxwell Executrix of John Maxwell. Debts uncollected.
Wm McDowell – $51.50
Filed 2 November 1830.[KM Abstract]
Kent Wills
List of balances to John H. Nowlands Books
William McDowell – $0.80
Filed 17 March 1831.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories20:149-150
Sales of Estate of Wm Welden deceased on 7 February 1833.
William McDowell Medicine Scales – $0.41
1 lot of books 63 Map U. States 1.64 – $2.23
Filed 2 February 1833.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories21:7-10
Sales of Estate of Samuel W. Woodland late of Kent County deceased returned by Hugh Wallis administrator dated 19 May 1835.
William McDowell [List of items] – $268.11
Filed 18 March 1835.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories21:285-293
Sales of Estate of Isaac Skaggs late of Kent County deceased by George Vickers administrator on 22 February 1837.
William McDowell [List of items] – $5.55½
Filed 4 April 1837.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories21:456-458
Account of George Vickers administrator of Isaac Skaggs late of Kent County deceased.
Cash paid amount of Fieri Facias Wm McDowell agt Isaac Skaggs, property levied on per voucher & acct. 11 – $3.82.
Filed 29 May 1838.[KM Abstract]
Kent Probate Files
Account of John C. Turner administrator of Sarah A. Turner.
William McDowell 3 napkins – $0.41
Filed 11 June 1839.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories21:660-662
Account of Hugh Wallis administrator of Samuel W. Woodland deceased.
Cash paid Wm McDowell Assignee of Dr Davis as per rect – $29.70
filed 15 December 1840.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1834-41):425-426
Account of David Jervis administrator of Jos. Jervis late of Ket County deceased.
13 Cash paid Wm McDowell for muslin &C as per bill & acct – $3.31¼
Filed 9 July 1844.[KM Abstract]
KentAdmnAccounts(1841-49):205-206
Account of Wm. T. Hurtt administrator of Henry Hurtt late of Kent County deceased.
15 Cash paid Thomas Walker assignee of Wm McDowell in full of acct as per order and Jno Lees receipt – $70.55
Filed 9 December 1845.[KM Abstract]
Ken Wills
Account of Mary N. E. Smith administratrix of Pumell F. Smith late of Kent County deceased passed by Orphans Court 25 July 1848.
No. 21 For this sum paid Wm McDowells Acct due by deceased as per acct & receipt – $1.62½
Filed 4 September 1848.[KM Abstract]
Jane McDowell
Jane McDowell [20 September 1758 - 28 October 1838
BRO/FG] married Captain John Brown [31 October 1738 - 13 February 1812
BRO/FG] on 19 September 1770. One child has been identified.
Alexander Brown third child.
FG claims that Jane is a daughter of
Joseph McDowell and Virgina Margaret O'Neal but claiming that she was born in Little Britain, Lancaster County PA doesn't work.
We refer to a lengthy statement at FG for information about him.
James McDowell
James McDowell [Unknown - c1768] married Lavinia (Carmichael). They had the following children.
James McDowell
Daniel McDowell appears in only
one record anywhere in the State of Maryland.
James appeared on a debts list.
List of sperate & desperate debts due Estate of Capt: Francis Mauldin deceased by Mary Mauldin Executor 22 June 1763.
18 September (1755) James McDowell – £2.6.1½
CecilInventories4:309-310
Lavinia obtained an Administration Bond in 1766.
Administration Bond dated 13 June 1766 of Levine McDowell with sureties William Rutter and Moses Rutter, all of Cecil County, for James McDowell late of Cecil County deceased.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdminBonds3:59-60
She certified an inventory of his estate.
Inventory of Goods, Chattels, Rights & Credits of James McDowell late of Cecil County deceased dated 16 August 1766.
[List of articles with appraised value totalling £396.11.10]
Creditors: Robert [Leslie], John Stockton. Kindred: John McDowell, Ann Rutter. Appraisers: James Hart, Nic: Hyland. Certified 26 September 1766 by Levine McDowell administratrix of James McDowell.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventores5:211-213
The identity of the members of his family appear in the following court record.
Account of Levina McDowell Administratrix of James McDowell late of Cecil County Deceased. 16 November 1768.
To the Deceased widow one third – £61.3.1
MarylandBallanceBookEV1(1767):145
We note that a Daniel McDowell appears in the tax lists for Lancaster Count PA.
Drumore Township Lancaster County PA
Thomas McDowell
Thomas McDowell [c1760 - Unknown] married Mary MNU and had the following identified children.
Nancy McDowell [1795 - Unknown]
Evan McDowell [1798 - Unknown]
Thomas McDowell [c1800 - Unknown]
They appeared in the following census records. We suspect that both 1790 listings are the same Thomas McDowell.
1790 Census Cecil County MD
Thomas McDowell
East Nottingham
1 Male 16 and over: [Thomas]
3 Females: [Mary]
1790 Census Cecil County MD
Thomas McDowell
West Nottingham Hundred
1 Male 16 and over: [Thomas]
3 Females: [Mary]
1810 Census Cecil County MD
Thomas McDowell
3 Males 0-9: [Thomas]
1 Male 10-15: [Evan]
1 Male 45 over: [Thomas]
2 Females 0-9:
1 Female 10-15: [Nancy]
1 Female 45 over: [Mary]
Thomas apprenticed his son Evan in 1807 and Evan subsequently appeared in several records. No other records have been found for him.
Thomas McDowell of Cecil County puts his son Evan McDowell as apprentice to Charles Paxson until 6 April 1815 at which time Evan will be 17. Dated 23 May 1807 and examined 6 July 1807. Signed: Thomas McDowell, Charles Paxson.[KM Abstract]
CecilIndentures:291
Account of Samuel Wilson administrator of Job Wilson late of Cecil County deceased.
Filed 6 March 1820 by Samuel Wilson.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmn&GuardianAccounts13:129-130
Debts due Estate of Elisha Kirk late of Cecil Cunty deceased.
1822 Thomas McDowell – $2.50
Filed 7 October 1824 by Timothy Kirk administrator.[KM Abstract]
CecilSalesAccounts19:145-146
He also places his daugther Nancy as an apprentice in 1807.
Thomas McDowell of Cecil County puts his daughter Nancy McDowell as apprentice to Charles Paxson and wife Anne to learn housewifery until 17 May 1810 at which time Nancy will be 15. Dated 25 April 1807 and examined 6 July 1807. Signed: Thomas McDowell, Charles Paxson.[KM Abstract]
CecilIndentures:291-292
Thomas and his presumptive wife Mary appear in numberous court records, mostly related to Estates. We present abstracts of those records using family names as an ordering principle.
The Court after due consideration agrees that ye Acct Dr Wm Miller agt Thomas McDowell shall be allowed when paid.
CecilOCProceedings1 10 March 1803
Sales of Personal Estate of John White late of Cecil County deceased sold this 4 July 1807.
Thomas McDowell two keggs – $0.20
Thomas McDowell Pair bedsteads – $0.50
Thomas McDowell one hand saw – $0.16
Mary McDowell Blanket and Coverlet – $0.40
[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories14:201-204
No. 20 Jacob White 5 September 1807
Sales of the Personal Estate of Jacob White late of Cecil County deceased 26 June 1807
Thomas McDowell Old Table – $0.13
Mary McDowell Earthen Crock and fish – $0.30
Filed 5 September 1807 by David Brown.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories14:188-192
No. 422 Jacob White 15 April 1809. David Brown administrator of Jacob White late of Cecil County deceased.
Of current money due by the Deceased to Thomas McDowell and paid by the account in part as by account proven for £1.6.5½ and receipt appears 6/4½ – $0.85
Filed 15 April 1809.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1800-09):493-497
No. 204 Rebeccah, Jesse and Lewis White of Jacob 14 August 1810
Account of Hannah White Guardian of Rebeccah, Jesse and Lewis H. White Heirs of Jacob White, orphans of Cecil County.
Also with advance thereon by renting 1 Tenement to Thomas McDowell at $12 and the other to John Churchman at $50 – $1.33
Filed 14 August 1810.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations10:186-187
No. 444 Hezekiah Rowls 8 August 1809
Account of Jeremiah Brown and Elisha Rowls Executors of Hezekiah Rowls late of Cecil County deceased.
Of current money due by the deceased to Thomas McDowell and paid by these accountants at their own Risk as by Rect appears the account having been proven and since mislabel – $12.50
Filed 1 August 1809 by Jeremiah Brown and Elisha Rowl.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1800-09):529-530
Administration of Estate of Jonas Stoops deceased by James L. Nowland 5 May 1807
3 May 1806 To the assumption of the dollars to Aty Thomas McDowell – $10.00
Filed 26 March 1810.[KM Abstract]
Kent:117
No. 23 William Knight
Accounts due Estate of William Knight deceased.
Note Thomas McDowell not able to pay £2.8.0
Filed 5 April 1810.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1808-12):254-256
Inventory of Sales of John Rawlings late of East Nottingham Cecil County sold 30 and 31 January and a February 1811.
Thomas McDowell 1 under bed – $0.55
Thomas McDowell 1 Sheet – $1.80
Thomas McDole Earthen Dishes – $0.07
Filed 21 May 1811.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventory15:362-367
Sales of personal estate of Elizabeth Brown deceased late of West Nottingham Cecil County 27 August 1813.
Mary McDowell a big wheel pd – $0.85
Thomas McDowell 1 old coffee pot and tub paid – $0.40
Filed 20 October 1813 by William Brown Administrator.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1812-14):232-235
Additional account of John Price of Hyland Administrator of Hugh T. Price late of Cecil County deceased.
For cash due by decd to Thomas McDowell on a/c and paid by this Accountant for divident on $19.25 as by a/c proven and Receipt thereon appears 19 – $10.31
Filed 8 August 1815.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmnAccounts12:53-58
Account of Benjamin E. Price administrator DeBonis Non of Hugh T. Price late of Cecil County deceased.
For cash due by deceased to Thomas McDowell and paid by this Accountant for do as by account proven and Rect thereon appears – $4.00
Filed 27 August 1817.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmnAccounts12:218-223
List of sperate debts due Ely Haines late of Cecil County deceased.
By cash from Thomas McDowell in full of his a/c – $2.80
Filed 31 December 1817.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1814-20):233-235
List of desperate debts due Estate of Eli Haines late of Cecil County deceased.
Mary McDowell balance on note – $0.30
Filed 29 January 1817 by Job Haines administrator.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories17:35
Sales of personal property of Isaac Chandlee late of Cecil County deceased on 2,3, & 4 March 1814.
Thomas McDowell 4 Cups and 5 Saucers – $0.30
Recorded 17 August 1815.[KM Abstract]
CecilSalesAccounts(1814-16):229-241
Account of Aun Chandlear administrator of Personal Estate of Francus B. Chandlear deceased.
For cash due by deceased to Thomas McDowell and paid by this accountant as be account proved and Receipt thereon appears – $27.94
For cash paid William Myers amount his blacksmith bill 43.76 Thomas McDowell and his Bill for shoemaking $3.75 as by Bills and Receipts appear – $7.51
Filed 2 June 1819.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdminAccounts12:464-466
Second Account of Mary Harris Administratrix of Elisha Harris late of Cecil County deceased.
From Thomas McDowell Balance of a debt due deceased – $1.32
30 May 1822 by Mary Harris.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmin&GuardianAccounts(1819-24):547-549
The following record indicates that a Thomas McDowell junior is possibly a son.
Sales of the Personal Estate of Levi Kirk deceased 5 November 1817.
Mary McDowell Set Bedsteads – $0.25
Thomas McDowel 1 Lot greensware – $1.50
Filed 20 January 1818, Amelia Kirk.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1814-20):242-246
We have found no records related to the death of Thomas or Mary.
John McDowell
John McDowell [27 March 1730 - 5 March 1807] was born in St. Stephens Parish MD and married Mary (Elder) [1735 (PMT) - Unknown]. According to his
1806 Will, they had the following children.
Rachel McDowell [7 December 1762 - July 1803] married an Espy.
Margaret McDowell [10 November 1769 - Unknown] married a Mitchell.
Mary McDowell [20 March 1773 - Unknown] married Robert Armstrong on 30 April 1795.
Nancy (Agnes) McDowell [13 August 1776 - 14 April 1848] married John Douglas on 1 March 1798.
He appeared on the following tax lists of Lancaster County PA.
Martic Township Lancaster County PA
1751-1755: Not Found
1756: Land 72 acres, 9 ?, 2 H, 3 Ca, 9 S
£0.6.0
1757: £0.13.6
Co £0.4.0
1758 £1.0.0
£1.2.6
1759 £0.3.6
Co £0.3.6
1769: £0.13.0
1770 (marked but likely 1769): £0.13.0
1771-1799 Not Found
Drumore Township Lancaster County PA
1759: John McDowls land in Drumore Township 100 acres, C 40, Quit Rent £4.2
John McDowls land £0.7.6
He was involved in several Wills and Estate proceedings.
Will of Robert Luckey date 13 April 1754 and probated 27 November 1757 with Letters Testamentary to Executors: John Graham and John McDowel.[KM Abstract]
LancasterWBB:188-190
John McDowel (miller) is appointed Guardian over the person and estate of Margery Gray an Orphan and minor daughter of James Gray deceased, during her minority.
LancasterOC(1744-1760):33 25 March 1755
Will of Robert Steel dated 29 January 1756 and probated 25 March 1756. Witnesses: John McDowel, Samual Losk.[KM Abstract]
LancasterWBB:121-122
Will of David Mitchel dated 18 April 1756 and probated 21 November 1757 with confirmation of McDowel. Witnesses: John McDowel, Joseph Porter.[KM Abstract]
LancasterWBB:187-188
Will of John Graham Township Lancaster County dated 7 November 1763 and probated 4 January 1764. Witnesses William Colly, Robert Bretherton. Executors: wife Margaret Graham and John McDowel.[KM Abstract]
LancasterWBA:246
Will of William Penney of Drumore Township Lancaster County dated 8 July 1767 proven on 4 August 1767 by Pagan and McDowell. Overseers of Executors: John McDowel and Thomas Whitt. Witnesses: James Pagan, John McDowel.[KM Abstract]
LancasterWBC:17-18
In 1769, John took out a mortgage on his property and then sold the tract in 1770 to William Long. He disappears from Martic Township records after the 1770 sale.
Mortgage:
John McDowell of Martick Township Lancaster County, yeoman, to John Kendig of Lampiter Township. McDowell via bond is bound to Kendig. See R:702 for metes and bounds. Signed: John McDowel. Witnesses: Peter Riblet, Will A. Atlee. Acknowledged 3 October 1769 and recorded 9 January 1770. John Kendig acknowledges full satisfaction from McDowell 3 April 1770.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBN:150-151 3 October 1769
On 20 October 1750, John obtained a Warrant to survey a potential 50-acre tract in Martic Township which was determined to be 71¼ acres. The listing in the Lancaster Warrants Index is as follows.
No. 568 McDowell, John, survey 50 acres, Martic Township, 20 Oct 1750, 10 Aug 1751, 71¼ acres, John McDowell A19:21
John sold the tract to William Long in 1770 under a mortgage bond. We note that he reported the tract on the above 1756 tax list as 72 acres.
John McDowell & wife Mary of Martick Township Lancaster County, yeoman, to William Long, yeoman of same, for £700. Patent dated 28 September 1751 in PBA19:21 to John McDowell on Muddy Run part of Township of Drumore and part of Township of Martick, a 71¼-acre tract with 6% allowance beginning at a marked White Oak and from thence extending by vacant land the 13 courses and distances following: S36E 52 perches to a marked Chestnut Oak, N71W 38 perches to a marked Burch, N21E 20 perches to a marked Chesnut tree, N16W 42 perches to a marked Chesnut tree, _41E 22 perches to a marked Chestnut Oak, N72E 51 perches to a marked Black Oak, North 31 perches to a marked Black Oak, N8W 84 perches to a marked White Oak, Northwest 49 perches to a marked Maple Tree, S30W 24 perches to a marked Spanish Oak, S30E 24 perches to a marked Black Oak, S12W 85 perches to a marked Spanish Oak, S36W 103 perches to the beginning. Signed: John McDowell, Mary McDowell (x her mark). Witnesses: James Long, Meecom Patterson, Isaac Sanders. Acknowledged 17 April 1770 by John and Mary McDowell with feme covert and recorded 19 December 1785.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBR:702-705 17 April 1770
Mortgage:
William Long & wife Isabella of Martock Township to James Long of same. To secure bonds to John McDowell dated 17 April 1770 for £700. See LancasterDBR:702. Acknowledged 27 July 1770 and recorded 24 October 1770.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBO:300-302 27 July 1770
William Long & wife Isabella of Martick Township Lancaster County to George Hess of Manheim Township. John Tarbet by deed dated 20 July 1752 conveyed to John McDowel part of whole tract sold to Long in deed dated 17 April 1770.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBR:708-710 17 May 1775
He obtained another warrant in 1750 to survey 150 acres.
573 McDowel, John survey 150 acres, Martic 1 Dec 1750; Returned: 6 Nov 1873 187.128 acres Michael Streigle H72:357
Lancaster Warrants Index
John was a Trustee of a Presbyterian Church.
William Ritchey & wife Jane of Drumore Township Lancaster County, yeoman, to John McDowell, Patrick Harrow, George McCaulough, and Joseph Morrison, all yeomen of Drumore Township and Trustees of the Presbyterian Congregation meeting in Chesnut Levil in Drumore Township, for £10, land intended to erect a church. Acknowledged 17 June 1765 and recorded 11 May 1769.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBO:94-95 15 June 1765
William Ritchey & wife Rachel of Drumore Township (Son of William Ritchey late of same) and Judith Bigham of same widow of David Bigham deceased and daughter of William Ritchey deceased to James Bigham of same & Margaret his wife (Margaret also daughter of William Ritchey deceased) and Archibald Steel of Borough of Lancaster. William Richey deceased and wife Jane in deed dated 15 June 1765 conveyed to John McDowell, Patrick Harrow, George McCullough and Joseph Morrison 1.5 acres 20 square perches (part of tract above mentioned) for a Burying Ground and Site or place for a Meeting House or House of Worship for the Religious Society of Presbyterians in DBO:94. Witnesses: Willm Atlee, Will R. Atlee. Acknowledged 15 December 1784 and recorded 20 May 1785.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBCC:510-514 15 December 1784
John McDowell was granted land warrants for property surveys in West Pennsboro Township Cumberland County.
521 McDowell John, Survey, 85 acres, W Pennsboro Twp, 23 April 1765, 21 January 1786, 85.100 acres, John McDowell P4:340
555 McDowell John, Survey, 260 acres, W. Pennsboro, 13 November 1784, 29 April 1785, 264.20 acres, John McDowell P5:354
701 McDowell John, Survey, 228 acres, W. Pennsboro, 4 September 1787, 14 November 1787, 227.159 acres John McDowell P11:372
John McDowell appeared on the tax lists of Cumberland County. (We note that Alexander Officer also appears on the lists.)[
1]
West Pennsborough Township Cumberland County
1772 - W100 C40 Rent 10 £0.6.0; 2 H, 4 Ca 6 S £2.10.4; TV £3.5.4; Co 6
1773 - U100 C40 Rent 1; £3; 2 H, 2 Ca, 6 S £2.6.0; TV £2.18.0; Co 10
1775 - W150 C60 Rent 6 £3.12.0; 72 Acres Valued @£5 pCt £3.12; 2 H, 2 Ca, 6 S £2.6; TV £9.10.0; Co 13
1779 - 200 acres 900; 3 H 90; 4 Ca 36; TV 1026
1789 - 264 acres 264; 228 acres 100; 4 H 24; TV 388
Frankford Township Cumberland County
1799: (Alexander Officer next page) 264 acres 2244; 85 Mountain Land 42; 3 H, 4 Ca 122; TV 2308; Tax $3.85
John appeared in the census records.
1790 Census Cumberland County PA
John McDowell
Hopewell, Newton, Tyborn and West Pennsboro
4 Males under 16: [James, John]
1 Male 16 over: [John]
3 Females: [Mary, Mary, Nancy]
1800 Census Cumberland County PA
Jno McDowell
Frankford
1 Male 10-15:
1 Male 16-25: [John]
1 Male 45 over: [John]
1 Female 45 over: [Mary]
John appeared in four records of West Pennsboro Township.
Will of James Officer of West Pennsboro Township Cumberland County dated 9 November 1775 and proven 1 July 1777 by Bell and McDowel. Witnesses: Robert Boyd, John Bell, John McDowel. [KM Abstract]
CumberlandWBA:273-274
John Davis (for the use of John McDowell & Alexander Officer) vs Matthew Gregg } Sum Served Cont
CumberlandAppearanceDocket(1784-1787) July Term 1784
127 John Davis for the use of John McDowell & Alexander Officer vs Matthew Gregg } Sum. served Contd October
Judgment asset 6:W
Clk Lyon 16/6
CumberlandContinuanceDocket(1783-1785) July Term 1784
Will of Samuel Wilson of West Pennsborough Township dated 16 March 1781 and probated 11 March 1783. Executors: William Galbraith, John McDowel[KM Abstract]
CumberlandWBD:21
1806 Will of John McDowell
Source: CumberlandWB:211-213
In the name of God amen I
John McDowell of Frankford Township Cumberland County and State of Pennsylvania being now advanced in years and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life yet of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament and first it is my will and I do allow that my beloved wife
Mary do live on the place with my son
John the same where we now live and that if she chooses to live seperate that she have the two new rooms part of the Lot and Cellar for her own use, or if she chooses to live seperate on the farm that my son
John do build her a suitable and convenient appartment to live in also that she shall have of the Household furniture at her option and such as she chooses to take only not to exceed one half a House or more of the value of thirty pounds her saddle and bridle two cows of her own choosing and two sheep her Horse or mare cows and sheep to be kept fed & pastured on the place and grain meat and firewood laid in for her sufficient her comfortable subsistance and half an acre of flax to be yearly sown for her also the sum of ten pounds yearly and every year during her life and the further sum of fifty pounds to be paid her one year after my decease but if she chooses to leave the place that she and my son
John each choose a man to judge what will be a sufficient support for her yearly the which I do allow in full of her dower.
I do also give and bequeath unto my son
Samuel twenty five pounds to be paid him in April the year eighteen hundred & twelve, to my daughter
Rachel Espy the sum of twenty five pounds to be paid her in April eighteen hundred and Eleven, to my daughter
Margaret Mitchell the sum of twenty five pounds to be paid her April eighteen hundred and ten, to my daughter
Mary Armstrong twenty five pounds to be paid April eighteen hundred and eight, to my son
James McDowell the sum of twenty five pounds to be paid him in April eighteen hundred and nine and to my daughter
Nancy Douglass the sum of twenty five pounds to be paid April eighteen hundred and seven, the said sums with former advances consider as the full shares to said children
Samuel,
Rachel,
Margaret,
Mary,
James and
Nancy.
Further it is my will that
Samuel McDowell shall have Flavells works and that
James shall the large Bible with Kennscotts notes that the remainder of my Books my wife
Mary and my son
John to have the use of them in common during her life and at her deceased they are to be Johns.
My wearing apparil to be equally divided among my three sons
Samuel,
James and
John.
Also I do give and bequeath to my son
John McDowell and to his heirs all and every part of my Estate either Real or Personal after the above legacies are paid as also my debts and funeral expences and I do also constitute and appoint my son
John Executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal this fifteenth day of March in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and six.
John McDowell
Signed Sealed published and pronounced as the last will and Testament of the above named John McDowell in the presence of us
James Laird
Alexander Logan
Before signing the testator allows his Books not mentionded to be equally divided amongst all his children at his wifes decease.
Cumberland County Ss. Before me Francis Gibson Register for the Probate of Wills & granting Letters of Administration in and for the said County of Cumberland Personally appeared James Laird & Alexander Logan the two subscribing witnesses to the foregoing Instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John McDowell deceased & being duly sworn according to Law depose and say that they were present and seen the testator sign seal publish pronounce and declare the foregoing as an for his last will & Testament that at the time of so doing he the testator was of sound and disposing mind and memory that the(y) wrote their names as witnesses thereto in the presence of the testator at his Request and in presence of each other.
James Laird
Alexander Logan
Sworn & subscribed March 5th 1807 before me.
Francis Gibson Register
On the 5th day of March 1807 letters testamentary with a copy of the will annexed of which the foregoing record is a true copy issued to the Executor in the Will mentioned. Inventory and accounts to be Exhibited unto the Registers Office in the time appointed by law. Witness my Hand.
Francis Gibson Regr
Samuel McDowell
Samuel McDowell [30 March 1764 - 24 April 1830
BIG/FG] married Mary McClure [1768 - 24 December 1834
BIG/FG] They had the following children.
Margaret McDowell 30 December 1792 - 9 June 1851
BIG/FG] never married.
Mary McDowell [18 September 1794 - 28 April 1863
BIG/FG] never married.
Elizabeth McDowell [16 November 1797 - 8 June 1851
BIG/FG] never married.
John M. McDowell [11 November 1801 - 31 July 1878
BIG/FG] married Rachel Foster [3 August 1803 - 3 October 1893
BIG/FG]
Rachael McDowell [c1805 - Aft 1880] See
1880 Census of her brother Josiah.
Samuel K. McDowell [3 November 1805 - 8 December 1862
BIG/FG] lived with his brother Josiah in 1850 and 1860.
William J. McDowell [27 July 1808 - 18 December 1834
BIG/FG]
Samuel appeared in the following tax lists of Cumberland County.
Frankford Township
1799: 200 acres 1000; 1 H, 4 Ca 70; TV 1070; Tax $1.79
1826: 200 acres of land $10 $2000; 4 H @30 120; 4 Ca @10 40; 2140
Samuel and Mary appeared in the following census records.
1790 Census Cumberland County PA
Saml McDowell
Hopewell, Newton, Tyrone, West Pennsboro
1 Male 16 and over: [Samuel]
1800 Census Cumberland County PA
Saml McDowell
Frankford
1 Male 0-9: [Josiah]
1 Male 10-15:
1 Male 26-44: [Samuel]
3 Females 0-9: [Margaret, Mary, Elizabeth]
1 Female 26-44: [Mary]
1810 Census Cumberland County PA
Samuel McDowell
Frankford
4 Males 0-9: [Josiah, John, Samuel, William]
1 Male 26-44: [Samuel]
2 Females 0-9:
2 Females 10-15: [Mary, Elizabeth]
1 Female 45 over: [Mary]
1820 Census Cumberland County PA
Samuel McDowell
Frankford
2 Males 10-15: [Samuel, William]
2 Males 16-25: [Josiah, John]
1 Male 45 over: [Samuel]
1 Female 0-9:
2 Females 10-15:
2 Females 16-26: [Mary, Elizabeth]
1 Females 45 over: [Mary]
Samuel witnessed the wills of his Espy relatives.
Will of George Espy of West Pennsborough Township Cumberland County dated 15 December 1794 and probated 3 March 1795. Witnesess: James Graham, Samuel McDowel.[KM Abstract]
CumberlandWBD:320-321
Will of Jane Espy of Frankford Township Cumberland County dated 12 September 1795 and probated 28 November 1795. Witnesses: John Brown, Saml McDowell.[KM Abstract]
CumberlandWBE:335-336
His property is mentioned in the following deed.
Thomas Kennedy Esquire & John Brown of Frankford Township Cumberland County to Arthur Graham of West Pennsboro Township Cumberland County. To a Hickory, thence by Samuel McDowell N21E 37½ perches to a Dogwood. Witnesses: Jno Geddis, John Dunbar. Acknowledged 14 August 1797 and recorded 27 September 1797.[KM Abstract]
CumberlandDBM:367-368 17 April 1797
He was a plaintiff in a court case.
Samuel McDowell vs John Elliot } Defendant claims property Rule to take the depositions of antient absent and going witnesses to be given in evidence in case of death absence out of the state or inability to attend exparte on ten days notice Cond Jany 1798 Defendant claims property in himself absque Hoc &C issue and rule for trial Contd April Contd August Contd Octr Jury of the County being called Viz [List] who being duly impannelled Elected and sworn respectively say that they find for the Plaintiff twenty five pounds damages with expense costs. Exit CaSa No. 27 to Jany Term 1799.
CumberlandContinuanceDocket(1770-1799) October Term 1797
Josiah C. McDowell
Josiah C. McDowell [1 February 1800 - 9 October 1882
CGR/FG] married Martha Grier [January 1811 - 9 March 1896
CGR/FG] on 1 March 1846 in Shippensburg, Cumberland County PA. They had the following daughter.
Elizabeth Margaret McDowell [19 January 1846 - 21 April 1926
CGR/FG/PADC] never married.
Josiah appeared on the 1829 tax list of Frankford Township as a freeman.
He was a juror in 1837.
Wilson & Wife vs Caufman and others } No. 63 April T. 1833 Execution Docket
2d Dec. 1836 - Death of J.G. Caufman suggested. Jan. 1837 the con. Apl 10. Now to wit: 18th April 1837
A Jury: Josiah C. McDowell
CumberlandContinuanceDocket(1799-1845):222
He and Martha appeared in the 1850 Census.
1850 Census Franklin County PA
Guilford
Josiah McDowell - 45 M - Farmer - PA
Martha - 40 F - PA
Elizabeth - 3 F - PA
Elizabeth - 38 F - PA
1860 Census Franklin County PA
Greene, PO Scotland Greenvillage
J.C. McDowell - 60 M - Farmer - PA
Martha - 47 F - PA
Eliz - 13 F - PA
1870 Census Franklin County PA
Greene, PO Greenvillage
Josiah McDowel - 70 M - Farmer - PA
Martha - 58 F - Housekeeper - PA
Elizabeth - 21 F - Works in House - PA
John - 60 M - Works on farm - PA
1880 Census Franklin County PA
Greene
Josiah C. McDowell - 80 M - Retired Farmer - PA PA PA
Martha - 70 F - wife - Keeping house - PA PA PA
Elisabeth M. - 30 F - Daughter - at home - PA PA PA
Rachael - 75 F - Sister - at home - PA PA PA
James McDowell
James McDowell [21 October 1771 - 22 August 1850
AL/FG] married Elizabeth S. Sturgeon McDowell [22 August 1785 - 21 November 1856
AL/FG], the daughter of Jeremiah Sturgeon and Mary MNU.[
McDowell, 155] They had the following children.
James S. McDowell [4 August 1804 - 4 July 1881
BAK/FG] married Elizabeth Barnhart [2 July 1814 - 8 May 1888
BAK/FG].
John Sturgeon McDowell [4 August 1804 - 1888] married Elizabeth Sloterbeck [2 July 1814 - 27 May 1898] on 20 December 1832 in Allegheny County PA.
Mary Ann McDowell [c1807 - Unknown]
Catherine McDowell [c1811 - Unknown]
Jeremiah Sturgeon McDowell [c1813 - Unknown]
Eliza Jane McDowell [c1815 - Unknown]
Robert McDowell [c1817 - Unknown]
Letitia McDowell [c1819 - Unknown]
Eveline McDowell [22 August 1823 - 21 December 1904
AL/FG] married Jacob Loeser Schwartz [20 December 1816 Lancaster - 3 May 1868
AL/FG]
James H. McDowell [29 October 1826 - 21 December 1904]
James and Elizabeth appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Allegheny County PA
James McDowell
Pittsburgh East Ward
1 Male 10-14: [James]
2 Males 15-19:
8 Males 20-29:
1 Male 50-59: [James]
2 Females 15-19: [Letitia, Eveline]
2 Females 20-29: [Catherine, Eliza]
1 Female 40-49: [Elizabeth]
1850 Census Allegheny County PA
Allegheny Ward 4
James McDowell - 70 M - Merchant - PA
Elizabeth - 60 F - PA
Jacob Schwartz - 28 M - Druggist - PA
Evaline - 23 F - PA
James E. - 7 M - PA
Elizabeth - 5 F - PA
E. - 5/12 F - PA
Mary Bless - 18 F - Switzerland
Anna M. Stuey - 18 F - Switzerland
John with others bought property on Wood and Fifth Street. This location is
mentioned below in the processing of Elizabeth's share of Jeremish Sturgeon's Estate as decribed in his Will.
William McCullough & wife Jane to George Robinson, James Riddle, Thomas Baird, John McDowell, James Korevin and Henry Haslet. Lot on Wood Street and Fifth Street. Signed: Wm McCullough, Jannet McCullough. Witnesses: Ph Mowry, Thos Chalfant. Acknowledged 26 July 1809 and recorded 22 January 1812.[KM Abstract]
AlleghenyDB17R:439-440 26 July 1809
The evidence for Elizabeth's parents is presented in the following records.
Will of Jeremiah Sturgeon of Pittsburgh dated 3 Decembr 1813, codicil 11 November 1815, and probated 27 February 1816. Wife Mary. Children: Catherine, Frederick, Letitia, Mary, Margery, Susanna Robert, and Elizabeth McDowell.[KM Abstract]
AlleghenyWB2:
Mary Sturgeon of Pittsburgh, widow, Robert Sturgeon, James McDowell & wife Elizabeth, Daniel McLane & wife Catharine, Samuel Denniston & wife Letitia, Robert Todd & wife Mary Ann, William Heasley & wife Margaret, and Thomas Dunlap & wife Susan, to George A. Cook of Pittsburgh. Jeremiah Sturgeon late of Pittsburgh died seized of two lots willed (Will probated 11 November 1815) to wife Mary and at her death to children and a specification of said lots to Elizabeth McDowell. Children of Jeremiah Sturgeon: Frederick Sturgeon who died unmarried; Robert Sturgeon; Elizabeth who intermarried with James McDowell; Catharine intermarried now with Daniel McLane; Letitia intermarried with Samuel Denniston; Mary Ann with Robert Todd; Margaret with William Heasley; and Susan with Thomas Dunlap. Agreement dated 13 February 1832 between Mary Sturgeon and Robert Sturgeon, James McDowell in right of Elizabeth, Daniel McLane in right of Catherine; Samuel Denniston in right of Letitia, Robert Todd in right of Mary Ann, William Heasley in right of Margaret, and Thomas Dunlap in right of Susan that lots should be divided into eight equal parts, one to Mary to be sold to George Cook. Signed by all including James McDowell and Elizabeth McDowell. Acknowledged 31 May 1832 by all and recorded 9 June 1832. [KM Abstract]
AlleghenyDB2R42:392-394 5 May 1832
William Heasley & wife Margaret of St. Clair Township to Robert Todd of Pittsburgh. See AlleghenyDB2R42:392 for background with James McDowell & wife Elizabeth mentioned. Witnesses: W.W. Fetterman, W.C. Enos. Acknowledged 24 June 1833 and recorded 24 June 1833.[KM Abstract]
AlleghenyDB2V45:160-162 24 June 1833
Petition of Jeremiah A. McDowell and Catherine McDowell children of Elizabeth McDoewll, one of the daughters of Jeremiah Sturgeon late of said County deceased, humbley sheweth, that by the last Will and Testament of Jeremiah Sturgeon a certain piece of ground situate on Fifth Street in Pittsburgh was devised to said Elizabeth & her children subject to the life Estate of Mary Sturgeon, and it was provided in the same Will among other things that if upon a fair appraisement of the real Estate of said Jeremiah it should be found that said Elizabeth's share devised as aforesaid would be less than that of the other children of said Jeremiah it should be made up to her & her children as by the Will of said Jeremiah herewith produced to the Court will more fully appear. And your petitioners further represent that an amicable arrangements has been entered into between Mary Sturgeon and the children of said Jeremiah whereby the real Estate of said Jeremiah situate on Wood and Fifth Streets has been divided into parcels and a valuation thereof severally made, that it has been found that the piece of ground on Fifth Street devised to said Elizabeth as aforesaid was less than her share & that for the purpose of making up the deficiency a piece of ground having a front of Eighteen feet on Wood Street has been assessed to said Elizabeth charged with the sum of about three hundred dollars to be paid to Mary Sturgeon. Your petitioners are informed that the piece of ground last mentioned may be subject to the limitation in the Will of Jeremiah Sturgeon provided in respect of the piece of ground on 5th Street devised to the said Elizabeth and that an estate in remainder in the same Will accrue and belong to her children upon her death. Under these cicumstances your petitioners severally pray your honours to appoint a guardian to take care of their interests in all the property aforesaid so that the same may be applied for their education & benefit severally & they will pray &C.
James McDowell
The Court appoint Walter H. Loweir guardian of the minor children under the age of fourteen years.
Guardianship account of Walter H. Loweir Guardian of the minor children of James & Elizabeth McDowell see as per account filed.
Loweir filed another two pages of his actions regarding the property and makes a sale on 1 October 1832 to Stephen Hague of Pittsburgh. No further genealogy is contained in his filings.[KM Abstract]
AlleghenyOCDocket2C:29-31 June Term 1832
John McDowell
John McDowell [9 June 1778 - 9 June 1829
BIG/FG] married Margaret Laird [19 December 1790 - 30 May 1855
BIG/FG], the daughter of Captain James Laird, on 12 March 1818 in Cumberland County. They had the following children.
Margaret Laird McDowell [29 June 1819 - 16 March 1908
HOME/FG] married Isaiah Graham McFarland [1817 - 13 May 1898
HOME/FG].
Jane McDowell [23 February 1821 - 19 February 1902
ASH/FG]
Mary Ann McDowell [4 October 1824 - 12 August 1880
ASH/FG]
John McDowell [30 November 1825 - 27 July 1857
BIG/FG]
James Laird McDowell [29 October 1826 - 21 December 1904
SUN/FG] married first to Mary Isabella Blean [7 March 1836 - 12 February 1865
BIG/FG] and second to Dorcas Roselmo Collins [22 October 1837 - 26 July 1894
SUN/FG]
Samuel Alexander McDowell [20 October 1828 - 3 January 1887
OGY/FG] married Hester M. McClellan [1838 - 29 July 1914
OGY/FG]
The following petition names their children alive at John's death.
On motion Petition of Margaret McDowell mother and next friend of Margaret McDowell Junr, Jane McDowell, John McDowell, Mary McDowell, James Laird McDowell, Samuel Alexander McDowell, minor children of John McDowell late of Frankford Township. To the Court appointed to take care of their persons & estates. And praying the Court to appoint some suitable persons as their Guardians for the purposes aforesaid. Whereupon Abraham Bowman & Thomas Laird were nominated approved of and appointed Guardians over the persons & estates of the said minors during their minority or until another Guardian or Guardians be appointed in their room.
CumberlandOCDocket8:455 8 September 1829
John appeared on the following tax list for Frankford Township.
1826: 180 acers of land $12 2160; 100 acres mountain land 5 500; 3 H @30 90; 4 Ca @10 40; 2430
In 1828, Letters of Administration on the Estate of James Logan were granted to John.
Cumberland County Ss. James Logan decd. Be it remembered that on the 6th day of November 1828, Letters of Administration issued in common form to John McDowell on all & singular the goods & chattels rights and credits which were of James Logan late of Frankford township decd. Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by Law. Bail Thomas Laird, John Diller - Sum $3000.00
10 November 1828. Letters vacated and new Letters issued to Ann Logan Henry Logan
Cumberland County Ss. James Logan decd. Be it remembered that on the 10th day of November 1828, Letters of Administration issued in common form to Ann Logan & Henry Logan on all & singular the goods & chattels rights and credits which were of James Logan late of Frankford township decd (The Letter issued on the 6th Novr last to John McDowell having been previously revoked by the Register Court). Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by Law. Bail Thomas Laird, John McDowell - Sum $3000.00
CumberlandAdministratorsDocketD:44-45
Letters of Administration were granted on his estate in 1829.
Cumberland County Ss. John McDowell Esq decd. Be it remembered that on the 4th day of August AD 1829, Letters of Administration issued in common form to Margaret McDowell, Josiah C. McDowell and James Wallace Esq. on and singular the goods & chattels, rights and credits which were of John McDowell Esq: late of Frankford township in the County of Cumberland deceased. Inventory and account to be exhibited in the time appointed by Law. Bail Samuel McDowell & Thomas Laird - Sum $3000.00.
CumberlandAdministratorsDocketD:54
After John's death, Margaret appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Cumberland County PA
Margaret McDowell
Frankford
2 Males 0-4: [James, Samuel]
1 Male 5-9: [John]
1 Female 5-9: [Mary]
1 Female 30-39: [Margaret]
1840 Census Cumberland County PA
Margaret McDowell
Frankford
2 Males 10-14: [James, Samuel]
1 Male 40-49:
3 Females 15-19: [Jane, Mary]
1 Female 40-49: [Margaret]
1850 Census Cumberland County PA
Frankford
Margaret McDowell - 59 F - PA
John - 27 M - Farmer - PA
Jane - 27 F - PA
Mary - 23 F - PA
James - 21 M - Farmer - PA
Samuel - 20 M - Farmer - PA
Anna McFarland - 3 F - PA
Sarah Menser - 15 F - PA
Andrew Sells - 18 M - PA
William Mackdowell
William McDowell [3 February 1731 - 1769] married Rebecca Hutchinson and had the following children.[
McDowell, 436]
Elizabeth McDowell [20 August 1759 - 5 May 1784] married William [Beeston] on 28 November 1793.
Rebecca McDowell [25 September 1765 - 14 October 1823] married
Thomas McDowell [1762-1832], son of James and Elizabeth Carmichael.
The following men were members of the Kent County Militia in 1778, 7th Company.
Taking into account the
Border Dispute between MD and PA, William appeared on the following tax lists of Lancaster County before moving to Kent County MD.[
2]
Drumore Township Lancaster County PA
1751: £2.0
Little Britain Township Lancaster County
1754: £0.1.6
1756 Land: 40 acres; 4 acres C; 2 H; 2 Ca; 4 S
£0.2.6
1757: £0.7.0; £0.5.0
Co £0.1.4
1758: Farmer Land 60 acres; 25 acres C; 4 St; 2 H; 3 Ca; 6 S
£0.9.0
1759: £0.7.6
£0.2.0
William's move to Kent County MD follows the sale of his land in 1760. The move is likely caused by his marriage into the Hutchinson family who reside in Kent County.
William McDowell of Little Britain Township Lancaster County to James Hamilton of same for £60 plantation now lives on with winter grain that is now in the ground excepted and the priviledge of cuting and hauling it off, the plantation is bounded on the north with Michael King, on the east with James McDowell and Thomas Carmichael, on the south with John Carmichael, on the west with Margaret King, it being a part of a track of land surveyed to certain William Waregh to have and to hold the said James Hamilton … and likewise the said William McDowell is to have the priviledge of taking away his moveables. Signed: William McDowel. Witnesses: William Gibson, William Jameson. Acknowledged 6 November 1766 and recorded 13 December 1766.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBM:92 16 May 1760
Hugh Caldwell of Martock Township to Joseph Husband of Cecil County MD. Tract in Little Britain bounded on North with Michael King, on ye East with James McDowel and Thomas Carmichael, on ye South with land formerly belonging to John Carmichael. Being part of tract surveyed to William Waugh and by Waught conveyed to William McDowell and by McDowell to James Hamilton dated 10 May 1760 in LancasterDBM:92 and then to Hugh Caldwell. Acknowledged 11 May 1767 and recorded 9 May 1769.[KM Abstract]
LancasterDBO:93 11 May 1767
William appeared on the following list of debts.
A list of desperate debts due to the Estate of Thomas Lanby deceased taken from the deceased books by Thomas & Benjn Lanby Executors February 1766.
[List]
William McDowell " 8/5
Benja Canby Actg Execr on the 18th day of June 1766. Benjamin Canby Executor of Thomas Canby (being one of the people called Quakers) on his solemn affirmation doth say that the foregoing is a true list of desperate debts that were of the deceased that hath come to his hands possession or knowledge and that if he shall receive any of the said debts or any other money he will return the same in a List to the prerogative office.
Sworn before B: Hands Dep. Comry Kent
Recorded by J. Nicholson register.[KM Abstract]
KentInventoryAccounts6:5-6
The following payment is made substantially after the death of William but with his son William being about 17 years old. We report it here.
The account of James Pearce admr of Henrietta Haley late of Kent County deceased
[List]
of cash due from the deced to Wm McDowell and paid by this accountant as by account and receipt appears – £0.9.0.
September 27th 1778. Then came James Pearce Admr of Henrietta Haley late of Kent County decd, and made Oath on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God, that the foregoing account as it stands stated is just & true to the best of his knowledge which after due examination is passed.
By J. Nicholson Regr.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorsAccounts6:235-236
The death of William in 1769 is reported in several court records with Rebecca McDowell as his administratrix.
Administration Bond dated 29 December 1766 of Rebecca McDowell with sureties Robert Moody and Samuel Hutcheson for William McDowell late of Kent County deceased. Signed: Rebecca McDowel, Robert Moody, Samuel Hutchenson.[KM Abstract]
KentAdminBonds5:520
An Inventory of the goods and chattels of Willm McDowell late of Kent County taken and appraised in current money of Maryland by we the subscribers this 19th day of January 1767 as vizt
[List totalling £124.1.10]
Robert Money, Hyland Money } Kinn
Watson Browning for, Lewis Dromgsole, Benja Canby } Creditors
Augt Boyer, Cornelius Vansant } appraisers
Kent Ss on the 6th of March 1767. Rebecca McDowell administratrix of William McDowell being sworn on the holy evangelists doth say that the foregoing is a just and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods & chattels that were of the deceased that came to her hands at the time of making thereof, and that what hath since or shall hereafter come to her hands or knowledge she will deliver in an additional Inventory, that she doth not know of any concealment of any part or parcel of the deceased's effects by any person whomsoever and that if she shall discover any concealment or suspect any to be she will acquaint the Commisary General or his deputy and that she will well and truly give and account of all and every part of the deceased personal estate that shall at any time hereafter come to her possession or knowledge. Sworn before
B. Hands Dep Comry Kent
Recorded pr J. Nicholson register
KentInventoryAccounts6:38-39
Additional Inventory of the Goods and Chattles of William Macdowell late of Kent County Deceast appraised in Lawful money of Maryland by We the subscribers the fifteenth day of March 1769.
[List]
Kent to wit. On the 6th Day of June 1769 Rebecka McDowell Administratrix of William McDowell being sworn on the Holy Evangelists doth say that the foregoing is a just and perfect additional Inventory of all and singular the goods and chattels that were of the Deceased that came to his Hands at the time of making thereof and that what hath since or shall hereafter come to her possession or knowledge she will deliver in another additional Inventory that she doth not know of any concealment of any part or parcel of the Deceaseds Effects by any person whomsoever and that if she shall Discover any concealment or suspect any to be she will declare it to the Commissary Genl or his Deputy and that she will well and truly give an account of all an every part of the Deceaseds personal Estate that shall at any time hereafter come to her possesson or knowledge.
MarylandInventories101:67-68 15 May 1769
On the prayer and petition of the several persons following Commissions were ordered and issued directed to the several Deputy Commissarys impowering them to pass their respective accounts returnable in 3 months for the Easter and two months for the Western Shores.
15 January 1771 For Rebecca McDowell Admx William McDowell Kent
MarylandTestamentaryProceedings44:60
At some point in time, Rebecca remarried to a Broome as shown by the following records and her
1791 Will.
The account of Charles Broome & Mary his wife admrs of William McDowell Decd
[List]
January 21st 1771. Charles Broome & Mary his wife admrs of William McDowell made oath on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God that this acct as it stands stated is just & true to the best of their knowledge, which after due examination is passed in virtue of a special commission from the prerogative office for that purpose.
By J. Nicholson Depy Comy Kt Cty.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorsAccounts5:235-236
A List of desperate debts due the Estate of Wm McDowell decd
To Benj. Daws – £0.17.6
Charles Broom
Rebecca Broom
Janry 21, 1771. Charles Broom & Mary his wife made oath on the holy evangels of almighty God that this List of desperate debts are just & true before
J Nicholson D.Comry
Recorded pr J: Nicholson register
A List of Sperate debts due the Estate of Wm McDowell decd
To Jesse Vickers 1th To Peter Byerd 7th2 – £73.0.0
Charles Broom, Rebecca Broom
Janry 21, 1771. Charles Broom & Mary his wife admrs of Wm McDowell make oath on the holy evangels of almighty God that this is a just & perfect list of Sperate debts due to the estate of Wm McDowell before J. Nicholson D.Comry
Recorded pr J: Nickolson register.
KentInventoryAccounts7:26
We note in the following Will of Rebecca Hutchinson McDowell Broome that three of her children are dead by 1791; namely, Samuel, Elizabeth, and Alexander.
1791 Will of Rebeckah Broom
Source: CecilWB5:268-269
In the name of God amen I
Rebeckah Broom of Cecil County State of Maryland being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory being sensible it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament. I do first of all commend my Soul into the Hands of Almighty God and as touching my worldly Estate I give and Bequeath unto my beloved and only Daughter
Rebeckah McDowell all my wearing apparel and also my plantation in Gent County whereon the said
Rebeckah now lives to her and her Heirs and assigns forever and likewise to the s
d Rebeckah one fourth part of a plantation lying in Gent County near to the Head of Elk containing two hundred and fifty acres known by the name of Griffin.
Item. To my son
William McDowell I give and bequeath all my right title claim and interest in the plantation in Cecil County in Ponds Neck where I now live as also my other fourth part of the plantation near the head of Elk known by the name of Griffin to him his Heirs and assigns forever and also all my personal Estate to him the s
d Wm McDowell and do also appoint s
d Wm Executor of this my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelveth Day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.
Rebecca Broom
Signed Sealed and Declared to be my last Will and Testament in the presence of
Wm Nielson
Lewis Roberts
Richard Sewall
Cecil County Ss Sept
r 7
th 1791 then came
William McDowel and made oath on the holy Evangels of Almighty God that the foregoing is the true and whole last Will and Testament of
Rebeckah Broom late of said County Deceased that hath come to his hands or possession and that he doth not know of any other.
Confirmed and probated 8 September 1791.
Samuel McDowell
Samuel McDowell [24 October 1751 - 19 March 1789] appeared in the following estates records.
The Account of William Keaton administrator of John Browning late of Kent County deceased.
[List]
of cash paid to Samuel McDowel acct – £0.18.6.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorsAccounts7:51
Bond of Cornelius Vansant with securities James Spear and Saml McDowell for £500 dated 26 July 1786 as Executor of Will of James Vansant late of Kent County.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorBonds6:330
Samuel's brother William obtained an Administration Bond for his death in 1789.
Administration Bond of William McDowell with securities Daniel Cornelius and Robert Clothier for £1,000 dated 5 March 1789 as administrator of Estate of Samuel McDowell late of Kent County. Signed: William McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorBonds6:438
William McDowell
William McDowell [19 March 1761 - 1794] married Jane/Jean MNU. They had the following children.
Samuel McDowell
Rebecca McDowell
Prior to his move from Kent County to Cecil County MD, William appeared in the following court records.
A list of desperate debts due Robert Campbell
[List]
Wm McDowell 23/8
Isaac Spencer [KM Abstract]
KentInventoryAccounts8:43
Bond for Bridget McNeil of Kent County widow secured by Malachi Ambross & William McDowell of Kent County for £1,000 dated 21 July 1783 as Executrix of Will of John McNeil.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorsBonds6:185
A list of sperate debts received belonging to the Estate of John Deane of Kent County deceased.
[List]
By William McDowel – £0.19.11
Kent County to wit } Then came Thomas Worrell Admr D.B.H. on the Estate of John Deane of Kt County decd and made oath on the Holy Evangels of Almighty God that the above is a true and just list of debts sperate due to the decd that hath come to his hands or possession.
Before Jno Nicholson Regr Wills for Kt County.[KM Abstract]
KentInventories10:122 1792
In Cecil County, he appeared in the following record.
Account of John Pennington & wife Elizabeth administratrix of Benjamin Severson late of Cecil County deceased.
Of current money due by the Deceased to Wm McDowell and paid by these accountants as by account proven & receipt appears – £8.5.11
Filed 6 March 1792.[KM Abstract]
CecilAccounts6:150-153
William likely died sometime in 1794 before his wife took out the following Administration Bond on 25 October 1794.
No. 627 Administration Bond dated 25 October 1794 of Jean McDowell widow with sureties Samuel Pennington Junr and John Ward Son of John all of Cecil County for William McDowell late of Cecil County deceased.
CecilBonds5:168
In the following inventory of William's Estate, we note that the "next of kin"
Thomas McDowell is both his brother-in-law who married his sister
Rebecca McDowell as well as being his cousin. It's not clear why Robert Moody is a relative but he likely married a daughter of Samuel Hutchinson. He appears in numerous records of this branch of McDowells.
Inventory of the goods and chattels of William McDowell late of Cecil County deceased dated 1 December 1794.
[Long list of articles with value]
Nearest of Kin: Robert Moody, Thos. McDowell. Creditors: Robert Moody, Thos McDowell. Appraisers: Benja Porter, James Morgan.
Filed 18 March 1795 by Jean McDowel administratrix of William McDowell.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories10:473-476
Jane/Jean filed an account of her administration in 1798.
Account of Jean McDowell administratrix of William McDowell late of Cecil County deceased.
Of current money due by the Decd to James Pearce of Kent County and paid by this Accountant as by Bond dated March 18th 1786 for payment of £72.6.0 duly proven whereby Credit is given for sundry payments and the balance due Feby 1 795 to be £25.1.0 and Rect appears – £25.1.0
Of current money due by the Decd to Isabella Pearce of Kent County and paid by this Accountant as by Bond dated May 8th 1790 for payment of £31 duly proven whereby Credit is given for sundry payments and the balance due Feby 1 795 to be £24.3.5 and Rect appears – £24.3.5
Of current money due by the Decd to Robert Moody and paid by this Accountt as by bill dated Septr 3d 193 for £56.2.3 duly proven and Rect appears – £56.2.16
Of current money due by the Decd to Robert Pennington and paid by this account as by account proven and receipt appears – £3.1.8½
Of current money due by the Dec
d to
Thos McDowell and paid by this accountant as by account proven and receipt appears – £28.1.11
Sum total of Disbursements – £284.13.5½
Balance in favor of this Accountant – £35.1.3½
Estate accounted for – £250.12.2
Filed 5 April 1798 by Jane McDowell.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmnAccountsDistribution7:42-43
William appeared in a list of desperate debts following his death.
List of desperate debts unsettled in Abner Whites fee Book for the years 1798, 1799 and 1800.
22 Wm McDowell – £0.5.1½
Filed 6 July 1803[KM Abstract]
CecilSalesAccounts:537-543
In 1800, the court ordered a yearly valuation of the lands of William McDowell deceased as related to the guardianship of his two children Samuel and Rebecca by John Wiley. We note that the plantation or land on the Main Road and the plantation near the mouth of the Elk River are named in the
1791 Will of Rebecca Broom, their grandmother, as being bequeathed and devised to their father William. Based on the 1798 deed
NewCastleDBS2;498 and the 1814 deed
NewCastleDBO3:241 along with the Will, we note that Rebecca devises 1/4 part of the Griffin plantation to her daughter Rebecca and 1/4 part to her son William. This likely means that she possessed 1/2 part of the tract. We suspect that a brother, Samuel Hutchinson, possessed the other 1/2 part since the deeds refer to him as deceased and in possession of the land. We note also that Samuel Hutchinson served as security for the
Administration Bond of
Rebecca Hutchinson McDowell for her husband
William in 1766.
No. 12. We the subscribers being authorized by the Justices of the Orphan's Court in Cecil County to enter into the Lands appertaining unto Rebecca and Samuel McDowell the heirs of William McDowell, orphans of said county now under the Guardianship of John Wiley Senr and to examine said Estate and estimate the annual value thereof, do report that on 13 November 1799, we entered on said land and did find thereon: On a Lot of Land containing about 3 acres lying on the Main Road leading from St. Stephens Church to Lusby's Mill, One log dwelling house … one Blacksmith shop … one out house … and one hen house … . On the plantation lying near the mouth of Elk River, one log dwelling house … one corn koup … one granary … one stable … and we value the whole of the Lands and the Improvements thereon at £35 per annum exclusive of the widows thirds. Signed: Benja Porter, John Ward.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations8:117-118 4 January 1800
John Wiley, guardian of Samuel McDowell, filed the following accounts of his ward.
No. 179 Account of John Wiley Guardian of
Samuel McDowell son of
William an orphan of Cecil County.
Of current money for 2 years Boarding Cloathing and Schooling his said ward paid by this Accountant as by Receipt of Alice Dogherty and Jane McDowell appears – £15.0.0
19 August 1800.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations8:151
No. 210 Account of John Wiley Guardian of
Samuel McDowell son of
William an orphan of Cecil County.
Of current money for 1 years Boarding washing & lodging of his said ward by Mrs. Dogherty of Newark up to this Current – £11.5.0
Filed 3 August 1801.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations8:186
No. 316 Third account of John Wiley Guardian of
Samuel McDowell son of
William and orphan of Cecil County.
Of current money paid by this accountant for 300 rails to fence his said ward and sisters Lot /6 – £3.0.0
Filed 8 August 1803.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations8:269-270
No. 145 4
th Account of John Wiley Guardian of
Saml McDowell Son of
William an orphan of Cecil County.
The Accountant chargeth himself with 2 1/6 years Rent of his said Wards Lott in Tenure of Comegys and farm in Tenure of Robert Pennington agreeable to the valuation made by Benjamin Porter and John Ward on the 30th of Novr 1799 ending on the 6th of March 1806 viz ½ of £35 per annum – £37.18.4
Filed 12 December 1809.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations:133
John Wiley, guardian of Rebeccah McDowell, filed the following accounts.
No. 178 Account of John Wiley Guardian of
Rebeccah McDowell daughter of
William an orphan of Cecil County.
Of current money for 1 year Boarding Cloathing and Schooling his said ward paid by this Accountant as by Receipt of Alice Dogherty and Jane McDowell appears – £15.0.0
19 August 1800.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations8:150-151
No. 209 Second account of John Wiley Guardian of
Rebeccah McDowell Daughter of
William an orphan of Cecil County.
Of current money for 1 years Boarding washing & lodging of his said ward up to this Current by Mrs. Dogherty of New Ark – £11.5.0
Filed 3 August 1801.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations8:185
No. 317 Third account of John Wiley Guardian of
Rebeccah McDowell daughter of
William and orphan of Cecil County.
Of current money for Cloathing for his said ward as by account and receipts appear viz Alice Dogherty – £4.3.3
Of current money paid by this accountant for 300 rails to fence his said ward and her brother /6 – £3.0.0
Filed 8 August 1803.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations8:270-271
No. 144 4
th Account of John Wiley Guardian of
Rebeccah McDowell Daughter of
William an orphan of Cecil County.
The Accountant chargeth himself with 2 1/6 years Rent of his said Wards Lott in Tenure of Wm Comegys and farm in Tenure of Robert Pennington agreeable to the valuation of Benjamin Porter and John Ward made 30th of Novr 1799 ending on the 6th of March 1806 viz ½ of £35 per annum – £37.18.4
Of current money paid the Misses Barckleys for 2 years and 8 months Board of his said Ward at New Ark as by Acct appear ending April 1806 £40 and £3.5.0 advance when going to Baltimore – £43.5.0
Of current money paid Ann and Eliza Barckley for Cloathing proved by them for his said ward £32.0.9½ and by acct appear and also current money for Cloathing provided by this Account viz £7.8.9 as by acct of Wiley and Covington in 1804 & 5 - £10.3.4 as by acct of Wiley and Farrell in 1807 and £79.5.0 as by acct of Cash paid his said Ward in 1805, 6 and 7 for to provide necessaries & to pay her Board while in Baltimore – £128.17.10
Filed 12 December 1809.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations:132
We note that the Robert Pennington in tenure of the McDowell farm as described in the above account of John Wiley died in 1815 and his rental of the farm is mentioned in the account of his wife Elizabeth.
Account of Elizabeth Pennington administratrix of Robert Pennington late of Cecil County deceased.
Cash due from the deceased to John Wiley for Rent on Lands the property of the Heirs of William McDowell as per order of Robert Fitch proved by John Wiley and his Rect appears – $134.67
Filed 13 June 1815.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations:32-34
Alexander Hutchison McDowell
Alexander Hutchinson McDowell [29 March 1763 - 1785] appeared in the following accounts records.
Inventory of the goods and chattels of William Crowney late of Kent County deceased appraised in current money of Maryland, 10th day of March 1775
3 yds cloth 60/ 4¾ yds shalloon 9/6 Buckram 9d linen 3/ thread 5d hair 8d Buts long 2/4 – £3.16.8
Greatest Creditors } Thos Gilpin, Alexander McDowell
Appraisers } Wm Spearman, Ebenezer Massy
KentInventoryAccounts8:1
A list of half debts desperate from the Books of Jas Anderson & Son
[List]
Alexander McDowell £0.3.6.[KM Abstract]
KentInventoryAccounts8:299
His brother William obtained an Administration Bond in 1785 for his death.
Bond of William McDowell with securities James Speer and Joel Newnam of Kent County for £500 dated 17 August 1785 for administration of Estate of Alexander McDowell late of Kent County.[KM Abstract]
KentAdministratorBonds6:282
An inventory of his debts was filed.
An Inventory of the debts sperate & desperate of Alexander McDowel late of Kent County Maryland made out the 17th day October 1785.[KM Abstract]
[List]
KentInventoryAccounts8:330
Family of William McDowell
William McDowell
Parents: Unknown
William McDowell [Unknown - 1750] married Alice MNU. They had one identified son as potentially noted in deed
LancasterDBEE:523 and the inventory below. We believe, however, that the deed record is for
James McDowell, the son of
William McDowell.
James McDowell
William served as surety in 1739.
The following Proceedings were Exhibited from Cecil County by William Rumsey Gentl Deputy Commy these Ss.
John Graham his Will & Testly Bond in common form by Mary Graham, George Cwersy his Executors with William McDowell and Nathan Boyd of Cecil County their sureties in two hundred pounds Sterl dated 11th February 1739.
AnnarundelTestamentaryProceedings31:89 10 April 1740
Alice took out an Administration Bond after William's death.
Maryland Ss. William McDowell No. 138.
Know all &C we Alice McDowall widow of Cecil County and Province afsd of William Mitchell & Joseph McNeily both of the same County and Province afsd Farmers are held &C sum of three hundred pounds Sterling money of Great Britain, to be paid &C dated this Nineteenth Day of November in the Thirty Sixth year &C.
The condition of &C bound Alice McDowal administratrix of &C of William McDowell late of Cecil County deceased do make &C (as No. 61 and No. 2 mulatis mutandis). Signed Alice (X her mark) McDowell, William Mitchel, Jos McNeely.
CecilBonds1:439 19 November 1750
We have not identified the Margaret and Rebecca McDowell who are listed in the following inventory.
An Inventory of the Goods & Chattles of William McDowell deceased.
[List]
James McDowall £6
To an Island in Susquehannah £5
To 6 acres of leased land in Baltimore County £40.0.0
[Total = £362.7.0]
George Gillespie, James Porter Appraisors
James Porter, Francis Armstrong Creditors
Margrett (x her mark) McDowel, Rebecca (x her mark) McDowel Kindred
Cecil County Issd February 10th 1750-51 Alice McDowell admx of all & singular the goods chattles & credits of William McDowell late of Cecil County decd makes oath on the holy Evangels of Almighty God that the above is a just & perfect inventory of all & singular the goods & chattles which were of the decd that came to her hands at the time of the making thereof and that what hath since or shall hereafter come to her hands or possession she will return in an additional inventory that she knows of no concealment of any part or parcel thereof by any persons whatsoever and that if she shall discover any concealment or suspect any to be she will acquaint the Comy Gent. for the time being or his Deputy with such discovery or cause of suspicion that it may be enquired into and that she will well & truly give and account of all _dvory part of the deceaseds personal Estate that shall hereafter come into her hands possession or knowledge ye sworn before M. Carle Dy Coms Cecil County.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventory3:280-281 1750
Eodom Die. On the Prayers and Petitions of Alice McDowell admx of William McDowell Of William Hitchman and Eleanor his wife Admrs of Robert Porter And of Mary Creswell, William Creswell and John McAdoe Exrs of James Creswell all late of Cecil County deceased Commissions were ordered and issued to Mr. Michael Earle Deputy Commmissary of the County to pass their several and respective amounts of the said Deceased's Estates returnable in three months.
SaintMary'sCountyReturnsTestamentaryProceedings34:196 June 1751
Family of Thomas McDowell
Thomas McDowell
Parents: William McDowell
Thomas McDowell [Unknown - 1733] married Isabell/Sybil MNU and had one identified daughter according to
his Will. The same Will names his father as William McDowell, but his
Inventory claims no near kin in the country.
Elizabeth McDowell
He witnessed two Wills.
Will of John Wylie, farmer of Cecil County MD, dated 29 August 1732 and probated 16 March 1733. Test: James Wallace Farmer, Thomas McDowal wheelwright.[KM Abstract]
CecilWB1:245-247
Will of John Macknite, planter of Cecil County MD, dated 14 April 1733 and probated 13 June 1733. Test: Paul Alexander, Martin Alexander, John Gray, Thomas McDowall.[KM Abstract]
MarylandWills3:703-704
The following two account records likely happened after his death keeping in mind that January 1733 is almost certainly 1734 given the calendar shift at the start of each year during that time period.
Account of Francis Herron & Frances his wife admx of John Walker late of Cecil County deceased.
To cash due from deceased to Estate of Thomas McDowell & paid by this Accot to Robert Patton one of the Executors of the said McDowell as per Recd apps – £0.15.0
Filed 28 January 1733 [KM: 1734].[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmnAccounts1:126-127
Account of Thomas Minaard & wife Margaret Admx of Adam Wallace late of Cecil County deceased.
On the Acct of Thomas Mcdowell – £2.0.7
Filed 12 March 1734.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmnAccounts1:104-105
The following records document his death.
Exhibited from Cecil County by William Rumsay Gent. Deputy Commissary there.
Thomas McDowell his Will and Testy bond in common form by James Wallace and Robert Patton his Exrs with James Alexander and Andrew Alexander of Cecil County their sureties in one hundred pounds Sterling Dated 13th June 1733.
MarylandTestamentaryProceedings29:301 4 August 1733
Inventory of Estate of Thomas McDowell of Maryland Deceased in Cecil County.
[List of articles with appraised value, total £36.9.9]
Appraisers: John Braward, Martin Alexander, James Ross. The Deceased has no near kin in this country nor Creditors that are known to us the Executors beside James Ross who has signed this Inventory & Robert Patton one of the Executors. Witness our hands 21 January 1733: Robert Patton, James Wallace. Filed 21 January 1733 [KM: 1734].[KM Abstract]
MarylandInventories:624-626
Account of James Wallace and Robert Patton Executors of the last Will and Testament of Thomas McDowell late of Cecil County Deceased and passed by Robert Patton.
[List]
Balance £18.13.6. Filed 20 January 1734 [KM: 1735].[KM Abstract]
MarylandAccounts12:726-727
Exhibited from Cecil County by William Rumsay Gent. Deputy Commissary there.
Thomas McDowell his Account by James Wallace and Robert Patton his Exrs.
MarylandTestamentaryProceedings30:10 17 February 1734 [KM: 1735]
Will of Thomas McDowell
Source: CecilWBAA1:270-271
In the name of God amen this twenty seventh day of April one thousand seven hundred and thirty three, I Thomas McDowell of Cecil County Wheelwright being very sick and weak of body tho of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. That it to say, first of all I give and recommend my Soul unto the hands of God that gave it and my Body to the Earth from whence it was taken to be buried in a Christian manner and as touching such worldly goods wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life, I give and devise and dispose of in following manner and form.
Item. I give and bequeath unto Sybill McDowell my dearly beloved wife and Elizabeth McDowell my well beloved child the whole of my Estate equally to be divided between them two and if it should please God that any of them should die before they marry that the survivor shall have all. But if it should or happen that my [wife] should marry again, I do hereby allow her but one third part of my Estate and my daughter the other two parts. Further if it should please God that they should both die before marriage, I give the whole of my Estate to my honored father William McDowell.
Item. I do hereby appoint and ordain and constitute my truly and well beloved friends James Wallace and Robert Patton to be my only and sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament except it should please God one or both of them should die before due administration be made and finished then I do hereby appoint David Porter of New Castle County in his or their room and slide. I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disannul all other former Testaments Wills and Legacies Bequests and Executions by me in any ways before this time named willed and bequeathed notifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
Thomas McDowell
Signed, sealed and delivered published and pronounced by the said Thomas McDowell as his last Will and Testament in the presents of us the subscribers
Paul Alexander
John Gibson
Jon. W. (X his mark) Whorton
Cecil County Ss June the 13th 1733. Then personally appeared Paul Alexander and John W. Whorton two of the subscribing evidences to the within written Will and declared on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God that they saw Thomas McDowell the therein named Testator sign and seal the sd Will, and heard him publish and declare the same as his last Will and Testament. And that at the time of doing the same he was of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding to all appearance & the best of their knowledge. Sworn before me. Wm Runsey D.Comrs Cecil County
Examined by David Smith Regr
Family of Samuel McDowell
Samuel McDowell
Parents: Unknown
Samuel McDowell [Unknown - 1 January 1776 (Probate Date)] appears to have had a sister named Mary who married first to Isaac Parker and second to John Brown.
List of goods and chattels of Isaac Parker late of Cecil County deceased by Mary Parker and Andrew Wallace Executors. Nearest of Kin: Mary McKenney, Samuel McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MarylandProbateInventories(1770):133-137 11 April 1770
He was apparently a businessman as documented by the following account records.
Account of Ann Williams, Nathl Wiliams & David Thomas Executors of Elias Williams.
Of current money pd by Ann Williams to Samuel McDowell & provd & per Rect apps – £0.12.11
Filed 18 June 1744.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmnAccounts2:300-301
Account of Henry Stadham & wife Catharine adminx of Thomas Ball late of of Cecil County deceased.
Of current money due from deceased to Samuel McDowell as by account proved and paid by these Accountants by receipt appears – £1.11.0
[KM Abstract]
MarylandAccounts30:59-61
Account of Henry Kidham & wife Catharine adminx of Thomas Ball late of Cecil County planter deceased.
Of current money due from Thomas Ball to Samuel McDowell as by accot provd & pd by Accountt by Rect apps – £1.11.0
Filed 4 March 1750/51.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdminAccounts2:174-175
Account of John Brown & wife Mary and Andrew Wallace Executors of Isaac Parker of Cecil County deceased.
Of current money due from the deceased to Samuel McDowell & paid by these Accountants as per Bond proven & Rect apps – £11.9.7
Filed 2 February 1775.[KM Abstract]
MarylandAccounts71:407-408
Account of John Brown & wife Mary and Andrew Wallace Executors of Isaac Parker late of Cecil County deceased.
Of current money due from the Deceased to Samuel McDowell & paid by these Accountts as per Bond proven & receipt appears – £11.9.7
Filed 2 February 1775.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmnAccounts3:375-376
The death of Samuel is noted in the following records. Although somewhat confusing and perhaps incorrect, we believe that the executors named in Samuel's
1775 Will, James Wallace and Samuel Hutcheson, both die and the processing of his Estate is taken over by James McClung.
No. 184 Samuel McDowell
We James McClung, Adam Wallace and Benjamin Miller all of Cecil County in the State aforesaid Yeomen are held &C four hundred pounds &C this eleveneth Day of March &C 1783.
Above bound James McClung Adminstrator of Samuel McDowell late of said County decd with copy of the last Will and Testament of said Deceased annexed do &C as No. 169. Signed: Adam Wallace, James McClung, Benj Miller.
CecilBonds5:50
Inventory of Samuel McDowell of Cecil County taken 28 March 1784 by William Buchanan and B. Bravard.
[List of articles with appraised value totalling £31.16.0]
Confirmed by James McClung administrator.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories9:303 11 June 1784
Samuel McDowell
A list of sperate debts due to Samuel McDowell late of Cecil County Deceased
£80.0.0 – due from Andrew Wallace by Bond for £__ dated 1770 with Interest
£12.6.0 – from Samuel Hutchison by Bond for £9 dated 1774 with Interest
£92.6.0
James McClung
Cecil County to wit June 7th 1785
Probate in Common form by James McClung Admr wth Copy and 1 side Exd by D. Smith Regr
before David Smith
Samuel McDowell
A list of desperate debts due to Samuel McDowell late of Cecil County Deceased
£138.12.0 – from Andw Wallace by Bond for £90 dated 1770 with Interest 8 years
£204.12.0 – David Moody by Bond for £18 dated Febuy 1774 with Interest
£120.7.0 – Aleseander Scott & Tobias Rudulph by 2 Bonds for 25 Each & 1 for 22£10 dated 1773
£283.11
£130.0 – from Adam Wallace by Bond for £80 dated 1765 & assigned to
John McDowell amounting with Interest in 1773 to 88
£313.11
James McClung
Cecil County to wit June 7th 1785
Probate made by James McClung Admr with Copy and 2 Sides
before David Smith Reg.
CecilInventories(1780-92):117
No. 110 Samuel McDowel
Account of James McClung Administrator of Samuel McDowell late of Cecil County deceased.
Of Current money paid by James Wallace to
John McDowel in full of a Legacy left by the Decd of £5 to himself and a Legacy of £30 left to his son
Samuel and a Legacy of £10 to
his Daughter as by Rec
t appears – £45.0.0
Of Current money paid by James Wallace to Thomas McDowell in full of a Legacy left him by the Decd as per Rect appears – £8.0.0
Of Current money paid by James Wallace to Wm McDowell in part of a Legacy of £8 left him by the Decd as by Rect appears – £7.7.6
Filed 5 October 1785.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdminAccounts5:136-137
No. 73 Samuel McDowell
Additional account of James McClung administrator of Samuel McDowell.
[List]
Filed 2 November 1791.[KM Abstract]
CecilAccounst6:121-122
Additional account of James McClung admr of Saml McDowell.
Of a Legacy paid by the accountt in full of a Legacy left by the Decd to James McDowell and pd to Thos of sd James as by rect apps – £8.0.0
Filed 4 May 1789.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories5:333-334
No. 35 Samuel McDowell by the Orphan Counrt December Term 1791 Cecil County.
Final account of Estate of Samuel McDowell late of Cecil County deceased by James McClung Administrator. There remains £75.10.9 to be distributed agreeable to the Will. The distribution is as follows:
To James Gask son of John in Port Norris in Ireland a Legacy – £30.0.0
To William McDowell 1/2 of the Residue – £22.15.4½
To Samuel McDowell 1/2 of the Residue – £22.15.4½
[KM Abstract]
CecilAccounts6:13
1775 Will of Samuel McDowell
Source: Cecil County MD WB B2:427-428
In the name of God Amen I
Samuel McDowel of Cecil County Province of Maryland being sick and weak in Body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given to God for his mercies do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament and first of all I recommend my Soul into the Hands of almighty God who gave it and my Body to the earth from whence it was taken to be disposed in decent funeral according to the discretion of my Executors and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life I give and dispose of in the manner following.
I give and bequeath one Hundred pounds to the Associate Congregation of Peneader to be paid to M
r Henderson and his Session and by them to be put to Introst [Sic: Interest] for the Support of the Gospel in that Congregation and if Congregation should fail from the being of a Congregation that Money to be giving into the Hands of the members of the Associate Presbytery in Pennsylvania to be disposed for what religious use they so cause.
I likewise bequeath to my Friend James Wallaces two Sons Adam and James the Sum of sixty six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence to be equally divided between the two.
Also I bequeath to my Cousin
John McDowel in Cumberland County in Province of Pennsylvania the sum of five pounds and the bed that stands upstairs; to his son
Samuel McDowel the sum of thirty pounds and to his daughter
Rachel the sum of ten pounds, and to my cousin William McDowel, James McDowel and Thomas McDowel the sum of eight pounds each.
Likewise I given and bequeath unto James Gask of Port Norris in the Kingdom of Ireland son of John Gask deceased the sum of thirty pounds and a red and white coverlid [Sic: coverlet] and a pair of sheets together with what lining cloth is in the house not made up.
Also I give to J: Sable Emmet the sum of five pounds.
Likewise I given and bequeath to Ann Ralstone and Joan Beaty the sum of one pound each.
Also I bequeath twelve pounds to be given to help to bring in a minister from Scotland for the relief of the back Settlement and this to be giving in to the Hands of M
r Henderson to be paid for that use.
And I give to Matthew Henderson son of M
r Henderson the sum of five pounds.
Also I give to the Trustees of Oxford Congregation to help in repairing the old Meeting Hoouse or in Building a new one the sum of ten pounds.
Likewise I bequeath to John Murphys wife father three pounds worth of cloths and to
Rachal McDowel daughter of
John McDowel a green and white coverlid [Sic: coverlet] and a pair of sheets, also one stuf coat to Hugh Wallace.
Also I give to Ann Crag a servant to James Wallace the sum of four pounds with a pair of sheets, and all the remainder of my household furniture such as Bed and Bed cloths, clock, table, chests, chairs, Puter, and all other articles not named I bequeath to Adam Wallace and James Wallace and for the Remainder of my Estate if any there be after all my lawful Debts and funeral charges are paid, I order it to be equally divided between William McDowel and
Samuel McDowel son of
John McDowell and I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend James Wallace and Samuel Hutcheson whole and sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament and I allow that this money be paid to the Legatees in the Form allowed by Law and I do hereby revoke and disannul all former Wills or Testaments by me made or done as Witness my hand and Seal this eighth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven and seventy five. 1775. NB I likewise will that all the Legatees be paid in Pennsylvania Currency.
Samuel (x his mark) McDowel
Signed, sealed, published, and pronounced as the last Will and Testament of Samuel McDowel in the presents of us Witnesses
Samuel Bradford
Robert McAndles
Richard Kirland
Cecil County Set. On the first day of January 1776 then came Samuel Bradford and Richard Kirkland two of the subscribing evidences to the within last Will and Testament of Samuel McDowel late of Cecil County deceased and made Oath on the holy Evangels of Almighty God that they did see the Testator therein named sign and seal this Will and that they heard him publish pronounce and declare the same to be his last Will and Testament; that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehensions of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding; And that they and Robert McAndles respectively subscribed their names as Witnesses to this Will in the presence and at the Request of the Testator and in the presence of each other. Certified by Baruch Williams Depy Comsy Cecil County
Family of Thomas McDowell
Thomas McDowell
Parents: Unknown
Thomas McDowell [Unknown - 1802] married Rebecca MNU [Unknown - 1802]. They had the following children.
Jane McDowell
Rebecca McDowell married Samuel Ewing on 13 August 1815
Alice McDowell a lunatic
Thomas appeared in the following census records.
1790 Census Cecil County MD
Thos McDowell
Octorara Hundred
1 Male under 16: [James]
1 Male 16 and over: [Thomas]
2 Females: [Rebecca, Jane]
1800 Census Cecil County MD
Thos McDowell
S. Sasafras
1 Male 0-9: [James]
1 Male 26-44: [Thomas]
3 Females 0-9: [Jane, Rebecca, Alice]
1 Female 26-44: [Rebecca]
He lived next to Elizabeth McDowell in the 1790 Census.
1790 Census Cecil County MD
Elizabeth McDowell
Octorara Hundred
2 Females: [Elizabeth]
He appeared in the following estate accounts.
No. 101 Hyland Money Inventory dated 19 December 1782 with list of articles and values.
Creditors: Isaac Hyland, Anne Saim. Nearest of Kin: Jno McDowell, Thomas McDowell. Appraisers: Jacob Lum, Thomas Price. Filed by appraisers 20 December 1782. On 20 May 1783, Esther Money Admr of Hyland Money late of Cecil County confirmed true Inventory.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories9:208-210
An additional list of sperate debts due to William Knight late of Cecil County deceased.
Thomas McDowell recd Balance of Acct – £0.5.6
Filed 8 March 1792.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories10:190-192
Account of James Porter Junior Administrator of William Porter late of Cecil County deceased. List of debts desperate due William Porter.
Thomas McDowell – £0.6.3¾
Jane McDowell – £1.6.1¼
Filed 6 November 1795.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1795-1800):55-58
Numerous records exist related to the death of Thomas about 1802. We note that his wife Rebecca died shortly after filing for an Administration Bond and that James Leiper Porter became the surviving administrator.
Administration Bond dated 9 February 1802 of Rebeccah McDowell widow and James Leiper Porter with sureties John Hammond Cromwell and James Simmer, all of Cecil County, for Thomas McDowell late of Cecil County deceased.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmin&GuardianBonds(1802-12):6-7
No. 98 Thomas McDowell 8 June 1802
Cecil County Ss. The State of Maryland to Mess Thomas Grubb and Alexander Fulton of Cecil County Greeting. This is to authorize you jointly to appraise the goods, chattles, and personal Estate of Thomas McDowell late of said county, deceased as far as the same shall come to your sight and knowledge; each of you having first taken the oath or affirmation hereto annexed, a certificate whereof you are to return annexed to an inventory of the said goods, chattels and personal estate by you appraised, in Dollars and cents, and in the said Inventory you are to set down, in a column or columnwise opposite to each article the value thereof. Witness Sidney Georges, Esquire, Chief Justice of the Orphans Court in Cecil County. Feby 9th 1801. Test David Sminth reg. T.C. Cecil
Oaths sworn by Alex Fulton and Thos Grubb on 20 February 1802.
Inventory of Thomas McDowell dated 20 February 1802 with list of articles and values totalling $525.75. Nearest of Kin: James L. Porter, surviving Administrator. Creditors: James Evans.
Filed 8 June 1802.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1800-1802):474-475
The Court directs James L. Porter surviving Admr of Thomas McDowell to advertise in the Lancaster Intelligencer published by Wm & Robt Dixon and the Baltimore Gazette published by Yundt and Brown once a week for 4 weeks to give notice to the Creditors to make known their Claims on or before ye 15th of February next agreeable to the Acts of Assembly in that case made and provided.[KM Abstract]
CecilOCProceedings1:56 10 August 1802
No. 282 Thomas McDowell 11 March 1803
Account of James Leiper Porter surviving administrator of Personal Estate of Thomas McDowell late of Cecil County deceased.
The proprietors of the Susquehannah Canal in part £34.15.9 – $92.767
11 Of current money due by the deceased to
Charles McDowell and paid by this accountant as by acc
tproved & rec
t appears £2.16.1½ – $7.483
Filed 11 March 1803.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmnAccounts7:471-474
No. 5 Thomas McDowell 11 March 1803
Schedule of Thomas McDowells property sold 26 March 1802.
Of the residue of said McDowels property
James McDowell dict
y – £0.6.0
Filed 22 August 1803 by J.L. Porter.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories13:42-44
No. 148 Thomas McDowell 10 June 1806
Additional Account of James L. Porter surviving Admr of Thomas McDowell late of Cecil County deceased.
Of Current money paid by this accountant to sundries on acct of the Burial and Funeral Expences of Rebecah McDowell the decd Widow as by account appears £11.1.3½ – $29 505 mills
Representative the Representatives of his Widow Rebeccah & 4 children James Clark, Jane, Rebeccah & Alice. Filed 10 June 1806.[KM Abstract]
CecilAccounts9:191-193
No. 56 Thomas McDowell 11 June 1806
Cecil County Ss. By the Orphan Court June 11th 1806. By a final account of the Estate of Thomas McDowell late of said County deceased exhibited by James L. Porter the surviving Admr on the 10th day of June now current and passed it it appears that a Balance of five hundred and fifty seven dollars and four hundred and seventy three Mills remains in said Accountants hands to be distributed according to law: the sureties are John H. Cromwell and James Sims. The distribution is as follows.
To the representatives of the deceased Widow wo is since deceased 1/3 of the Balance – 185.824
$557.472
CecilInventories(1800-09):199
Account of Thomas McDowell in hands of James L. Porter his surviving admr.[KM Abstract]
CecilOCProceedings1:99 11 June 1806
We note that the following record clearly lists the four children of Thomas and Rebecca as well as the above distributions to them.
The Court appoints James Sims to be guardian of James, Jenny, Rebeckah and Alice Son and Daughters of Thomas McDowell until he shall be then from lawfully discharged and appoint Jn Cromwell and Andw Dunbar to value the Real Estate.
CecilOCProceedings1:80 10 December 1804
James Clark McDowell
James Clark McDowell [27 July 1788 - Unknown] married Elizabeth Cummings in Cecil County MD. He was baptized on 25 August 1789.[
McDowell, 529] She is named as Elisabeth McDowell and a daughter of James Cummings of West Nottingham Cecil County in his Will dated 3 June 1816 and probated 6 January 1819.[CecilWB7:244-247]
James and Elizabeth appeared in the following census record.
1820 Census Cecil County MD
James C. McDowell
Election District 4
1 Male 0-9:
1 Male 16-25:
1 Male 26-44: [James C.]
1 Male 45 over:
1 Female 0-9:
1 Females 16-25:
1 Female 26-44: [Elizabeth]
In the year of 1808, James along with James Leiper Porter — an administrator of his father's Estate — processed the Estate of William Whann.
Will of William Whann of Cecil County dated 11 March 1808 and probated 15 March 1808. Wife: Elizabeth. Daughter: Margaret Gillespie Whann. Son: James Gillespie Whann. Brother: Ephraim and Levi. Executors: Thomas Grubb, Jacob Job. Witnesses: James Ianney, James A. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
CecilWB6:497-498
Administration Bond dated 15 March 1808 of Thomas Grubb and Jacob Job with sureties James L. Porter and James McDowell for William Whann late of Cecil County deceased.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmn&GuardianBonds9:310
List of Sales of William Whann late of Cecil County deceased sold by Jacob Job & Thomas Gralls Executors on 15 March 1808.
James C. Mcdowell — many listings
James McDowell — several listings
David Churchman
[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories15:237-241
Sales of property of John Hammond Cromwell deceased by Samuel Rowland Executor.
James C. McDowell — many listings
Filed 13 July 1820.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1814-20):439-450
He appears with James Leiper Porter in the following two records.
Authorization for James Leiper Porter and David Churchman to appraise the Goods, Chattles and personal Estate of John Newcomer late of Cecil County deceased with confirmation of their oaths before witness James C. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1814-20):451
Administration Bond dated 10 June 1812 of James Ewing of Little Brittain Lancaster County PA with James Leiper Porter and James Clark McDowell, both of Cecil County MD, for Estate of Thomas Grubb late of Cecil County deceased.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmn&GuardianBonds9:528
During the period of 1815 to 1825, James C. McDowell appears in court records in a number of different capacities including being a Clerk and Justice of the Peace beginning about 1820. We have captured these appearances and include them in the following list. The term "Before him" likely means subscribed before him as a Justice of the Peace.
Date - Activity
14 February 1815 - Surety
7 September 1815 - Accounts ledger purchase
22 January 1817 - Clerk
1 October 1818 - Accounts ledger purchase
11 November 1819 - Accounts ledger purchase
15 February 1820 - Before him
17 May 1820 - Before him
13 July 1820 - Accounts ledger purchase
22 August 1820 - Justice of Peace
21 February 1821 - Before him
28 February 1821 - Witness with James L. Porter
2 May 1821 - Before him
19 September 1821 - Before him
10 October 1821 - Accounts ledger
28 November 1821 - Before him
30 May 1822 - Justice of Peace
11 June 1822 - Appraiser
29 July 1822 - Indenture
15 October 1822 - Justice of Peace
15 March 1823 - Before him
30 March 1823 - Accounts ledger Note against deceased
2 June 1823 - Accounts ledger
3 September 1823 - Appraiser
28 October 1823 - Accounts ledger
10 November 1824 - Accounts ledger
31 August 1825 - Accounts ledger
In 1826, James appears on a list of debts to the Estate of James L. Porter. It's not clear if he was alive at this time, but it is the last dated record that we have found for him with the middle initial C.
List of Debts due the Estate of James L. Porter late of Cecil County deceased.
James. C. McDowell on account – $82.41
Filed 21 August 1826.
CecilInventories(1825-30):495-496
A James McDowell without the middle initial "C" appears numerous times in the records of Cecil County during the same time frame as James Clark McDowell but such a person never appears on the census records. We assign these records to James Clark McDowell.
Account of John Miller Admr of Samuel Hewitt late of Cecil County deceased.
Current money received from debts due to Estate from James McDowell – £18.15.0
Filed 15 February 1804.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1800-09):25-26
List of balances from books of Henry Hollingsworth.
1802 McDowell James sperate – £4.4.7½
Filed 3 March 1805.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories13:276-285
Vendue list of Thomas Grubb property 8 September 1812.
James McDowell 1 ox chain – $2.80
James McDowell 1 Crowbar – $2.05
James McDowell 1 pr wheels – $4.25
Filed 20 October 1812.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories(1812-14):87-88
Estate of William Whann deceased to Jacob Job Surviving Executor.
To Amount of James McDowells account against the deceased as per his account herewith exhibited to the court by Voucher No. 2 in this account – $151.63
Filed 19 February 1814.[KM Abstract]
CecilAccounts11:326
Account of James Ewing administrator of Thomas Grubb late of Cecil County deceased.
James McDowel for Amount of his Account herewith exhibited as Voucher – $140.70
Filed 12 April 1814.[KM Abstract]
CecilAccounts11:334-338
List of debts due Estate of Richard Brookings late of Cecil County deceased.
James McDowell on a/c Desperate – $17.53
Filed 13 May 1815 by Margaret Brookings.[KM Abstract]
CecilSaleAccounts(1814-16):462-464
Account of James Ewing administrator of Thomas Grubb late of Cecil County deceased.
James McDowell for Amount his a/c – $140.70
Filed 9 August 1816.[KM Abstract]
CecilAnnualValuations:118-120
Vendue list of Caleb Hutton deceased.
James McDowell 1 ax and chain – $0.13
James McDowell 1 potrack and 2 hooks – $0.37½
James McDowell 1 Quilt and blanket – $0.85
Recorded 13 August 1822.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories18:370-374
Account of Francis B. Gottier Administrator of John Gottier late of Cecil County deceased.
For cash paid James McDowell for digging Grave – $2.00
Filed 18 October 1823.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmin&GuardianAccounts(1825-27):45-46
Isaac Taylor Executor of Jeremiah Taylor late of Cecil County deceased.
For cash paid James McDowell for digging two pit graves and finding boards and setting up two sets of stones as by Receipt appears – $9.00
Filed 3 August 1826.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdminAccountsDistribution16:348-350
Account of John Staunton administrator of David Austen late of Cecil County deceased.
For cash paid James McDowell for digging Grave as by Bill and Rect appears – $1.75
Filed 7 March 1827.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdmin&GuardianAccounts(1825-27):616-617
Account of William Taylor Guardian of Gideon F. Taylor son of Jeremiah Taylor late of Cecil County deceased.
For cash paid James McDowell for sodding his said wards Father's grave $1. as by Rect appears 1/6 of which is – $0.16 and 2/3.
Filed 5 April 1828.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdminAccountsDistribution16:54-55
James McDowell Account against Theodore Thomas, Amount $33.63 passed.[KM Abstract]
CecilOCProceedings(1829-30): 11 August 1829
Account of Joseph Fisher administrator of Jacob Shermizer late of Cecil County deceased.
For cash paid James McDowell for digging grave boards &C as by Bill and Receipt appears – $2.50
Filed 8 April 1830.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdminAccountsDistribution16:445-447
List of debts due Thomas Williams at his decease
James McDowell Insolvent and dead acst due more than 4 yrs – $25.00
Filed 30 April 1831 by Nancy Williams Administratrix.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventoriesSales20:457
Account of Francis B. Gottier Executor of Francis Gottier late of Cecil County deceased.
For cash paid James McDowell for digging grave for deceased as by Bill and Receipt appears – $2.50
Filed 21 May 1831.[KM Abstract]
CecilAdminAccountsDistribution16:690-693
List of Accounts due William C. Miller deceased.
James McDowell – $3.00
Filed 13 October 1831.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventoriesSales20:508-510
Family of Charles McDowell
Charles McDowell
Parents: Unknown
Charles McDowell appeared in the following census record.
1800 Census Cecil County MD
Charles McDowell
S. Sasafras
1 Male 0-9:
1 Male 26-44: [Charles]
1 Female 0-9:
1 Female 26-44:
He appeared in the following Cecil County records.
List of debts as balance on books of William Ogle taken by E & James Jones as administrators to estate.
23 Charles McDowell D – £2.2.9
Examined 14 July 1802.[KM Abstract]
CecilAccountsOfSale(1799-02):550-551
Inventory of balances due on books by James Dinsmore administrator of Estate of Andrew Dinsmore late of Cecil County deceased.
Charles McDowell – $4.99
Filed 5 November 1804.[KM Abstract]
CecilInventories13:249 Impact
Charles appeared several times with Thomas McDowell including the 1800 Census. See
Account and
Sales from the Estate of Thomas McDowell.
DORCHESTER COUNTY
TALBOT COUNTY
ENDNOTES
P = acres of patented land
W = acres of warranted land
U = acres of unwarranted land
C = acres of cleared land
H = Horses
Ca = Cattle
S = Sheep
N = Negro
St = Servant
Co = County Rate
pCt = collector's abbreviation for per centum
TV = Total Value of taxables or Total Tax
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. McDowells in America, A Genealogy, by Dorothy Kelly MacDowell, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore 1981.
CEMETERIES
AL: Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County PA
ASH: Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland County PA
BAK: Baker Cemtery, Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County IN
BIG: Big Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Newville, Cumberland County PA
BRA: Brashears-Kries Cemetery Sugar Grove, Roane County TN
BRO: Brown's Ford Cemetery, Wilkesboro, Wilkes County NC
CGR: Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin County PA
FAIR: Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper County MO
GMC: Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore, City of Baltimore MD
HOME: Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County PA
OGY: Old Graveyard, Carlisle, Cumberland County PA
SUN: Sunset Cemetery, Manhattan, Riley County KS
