DESCENDANTS OF MURTOUGH MCDOWELL
INTRODUCTION
The genealogy of Murtough McDowell and his son Michael is important to McDowell genealogists for the simple reason that their descendants pop up in Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee both before and after the Revolutionary War in a manner that can get them conflated with other McDowell family lines. However, the Y-chromosome DNA of modern-day males clearly distinguishes this family grouping from others, assuming that the genealogy has been correctly done.
One genealogist in particular has done an outstanding job of capturing the story of Murtough McDowell and his descendants. A Google search of his name or hyperlinking to
DNAeXplained will give the reader access to the data. We have used the information at this site to reconstruct Murtough's genealogy and have added additional data.
It's also the case that there are many other McDowells who move from Virginia to North Carolina and westward toward the expanding frontier prior to the Revolutionary War. Those family trees at this website can be accessed in the
Table of Contents.
For a review of abbreviations and legal terms appearing in this file,
click here.
We begin with a hyperlinked Descendants Table which permits one both to jump to the people and county of interest or to view the genealogical structure of families. Hyperlinks to other McDowell family are included as appropriate.
DESCENDANTS TABLE
Mariah McDowell - Stephen A. Hail - Moses Roberts
Sarah McDowell - Archibald Haynes
James McDowell
Sarah McDowell
Nancy McDowell
Lucretia McDowell - Thomas Elliot Wright
Willis W. McDowell
Mildred McDowell
Nanson B. McDowell
Thomas McDowell - Sarah Stansberry
Cornelius G. McDowell
John James McDowell
Sophronia A. McDowell - William Fisher
Robert Lee McDowell - Lillie Fisher
Allen C. McDowell - Eliza Henderson - Elizabeth Jane Cunningham
Margaret Malvina McDowell - John P. Brown
James A. McDowell - Clarrisa Sarah Boyd
William Franklin McDowell - Cynthia A. Cunningham
Irvin McDowell - Manerva Hill
Hill McDowell
Surrena McDowell
Matilda McDowell - James Spears/Speers
Caroline McDowell - R. T. Tipton
John M. McDowell - Susannah Shelby Jones
Jackson McDowell - Mary M. Rasco
James M. McDowell
Amanda McDowell - Hassell Hobert
Mary Ann McDowell - John Calvin Bartlett
Lucien Lafayette McDowell - Mary Frances Cotten
Cynthia McDowell
Kitty McDowell
Allen F. McDowell
John McDowell
Sidney McDowell - Unknown Regsbey
Nancy McDowell - Thomas Bradford
William A. McDowell - Celia Horn
Nathan McDowell
James K. McDowell - Millie Jane Coulter
John Pryor McDowell - Nancy Jane Daniel
Barton Daniel McDowell - Eva Anne Cunningham
Jacob Yaden McDowell - Mary Elizabeth Chesnut
Esther A. McDowell
Sarah J. McDowell - Clark E. Cummings
David Crockett McDowell - Eva Thomason
John McDowell
MURTOUGH MCDOWELL
Murtough McDowell
Parents: Unknown
Murtough McDowell, an immigrant, was living in Baltimore County MD in 1722. His wife was named Eleanor/Elinor. Two sons have been identified.
John McDowell [28 May 1724 - ]
His son Michael sold Murtough's land in 1752 as a resident of Halifax County VA. We first display a transcription of a Power of Attorney executed by Michael on 19 September 1752.
Virginia
Halifax County
Know all men by these presents, that I Michel Macdowell, of the said County and Colony have made Ordained, Constituted and appointed, and by these Presence, do make Ordain, Contitute and Appoint, John Hawkins of Baltimore County in the Province of Maryland, my true and Lawful Attorney for me & in my place and Stead to acknowledge and Confirm with Josephus Murray Jun: a Deed of Conveyance Bearing date with these Presence for a Tract or parcel of land lying in Baltimore County in the Province of Maryland called and known by the name of Bring Me home Containing one hundred Acres in as full and complete manner as the ___ there present as the Law in the said Province of Maryland doth ___. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this Nineteenth day of September Anno Domini one Thousand Seven hundred & fifty two.
Michel Macdowell (seal)
Signed Sealed and Delivered before Richard Hooker, Thos. Hooker
The deed from Michel McDowell to Joseph Murray Junior was recorded on the same day of 19 September 1752.
This Indenture made the Nineteenth Day of September in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and fifty two between Michel Macdowel of Halifax County in the Colony of Virginia plantor of the one part, and Josephus Murray Junr of the County of Baltimore and Province of Maryland of the other part. Wittnesseth, That the said Michel Macdowell, for and in Consideration of the Sum of ten pounds Current Money of Maryland to him in hand paid before the Ensealing and Delivering hereof, the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and thereof doth hereby fully acquit and Discharge the said Josephus Murray Junr his heirs Exrs and Admrs by these presents he the said Michel Macdowel hath given Granted bargained Sold aliened enfeeoffed and confirmed and by these presents doth give grant bargain sell alien enfeeoffe and confirm unto him the said Josephus Murray Junr His heirs and Assigns forever, all his the said Michel Macdowell's Rights Title Claim Interest property and Demand of, in, and to all that Tract or parcel of land lying and being in Baltimore County in the province of Maryland called bring me home Begining at two bounded white Oaks Standing at the head of the North line of Jones Falls and runs thence __ degrees __ twenty two __, thence South ten Degrees West Sixty perches, Then South thirty Degrees west twelve perches, then South twelve Degrees West forty eight perches, then West Seventy perches, then North twelve Degrees East two hundred perches, then to the Beginning containing as laid out for one hundred acres of land, more or less, together wth all the Rights, profits Benefits, privileges and appurtenances
[unreadable lines at bottom of page]
A receipt for 10 pounds dated 5 March 1753 exists.
Baltimore County} March 5, 1753. Then came John Hawkins of the County afsd by the Virtue and Authority of a Power of Attorney, to him made for that purpose by the within Named Micheal Macdowell, bearing even date with the within written Deed and acknowledged the aforesd Deed to be the act and Deed of the said Michel Macdowell, and the Land and premises therein mentioned, to be the Estate, Rights and Interest of the within named Josephus Murray Junr his heirs and Assigns for ever, according to the true, intent, and Meaning of the said Deed and of the Act of Assembly in that case made and provided before us, two of the lordships for the Cty aforesaid.
Sam [Cnong] George Afhman
Received the day and year within Written the sum of ten pounds current money of Maryland in Consideration for the within Bargained Land and premises & __
Michel Macdowell
Witnesses Richard Hooker, Thos Hooker
Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell/Mackdonall is reported at PMT as being born before 1732 in Baltimore County, Maryland with parents Morto McDowell/Mackdonall [c1700 - c1767 Kent County MD] and Eleanor/Elinor along with a brother John McDowell/Mackdonall born 28 May 1724 in Baltimore County, Maryland. We have not verified this information. The source also claims that Michael was in Halifax County, Virginia in 1755. Roberta Estes reports him as born 1720 in Ireland with death date after 1755 in Bedford County VA. We have found a reference to a McDowell in Bedford County in 1762. He is believed to have had at least one son named Michael and possibly a second one named Mathew.
As described in his father's section, Michael resided in Halifax County VA in 1752 at the time he sold his interest in a tract of land in Baltimore County, Maryland. A Michael McDowell appears in Halifax County Court Orders Book 1 in the year 1753 as a plaintiff.
McDuel vs Pyborne Als Caps
Michael McDuel Plaintiff against Jacob Pyborne Defendant } In Debt. The Sheriff having returned the said Defendant not found Ordered on the motion of the Plaintiff by Thomas Nash his attorney that an Alias Capias be awarded against him returnable here to the third Tuesday in next Month.
HalifaxCO1:186 1753
McDuel vs Pyborne Pls Caps
Michael McDuel Plaintiff against Jacob Pyborne Defendant } In Debt. The Sheriff not having Executed the Alias Capias awarded against the said Defendant Ordered on the motion of the Plaintiff by his attorney that a Pluries Capias be awarded against him returnable here to the third Tuesday in next Month.
HalifaxCO1:260 1753
Michael McDuel Plaintiff against Jacob Pyborne Defendant } In Debt. The Sheriff not having Executed the Pluries Capias awarded against the said Defendant Ordered on the Motion of the Plaintiff by his attorney that an Attachment be awarded against the said Defendants Estate for and costs returnable here to the third Tuesday in next Month.
HalifaxCO1:298 1753
Michael McDuel Plaintiff against Benjamin Pyborne Defendant } In Debt. The Sheriff not having Executed the attachment awarded against the said Defendants Estate Ordered on the Motion of Plaintiff by his attorney a new attachment be awarded against the said Defendants Estate returnable here to the third Tuesday in next Month.
HalifaxCO1:349 1753
Michael McDuel Plaintiff against Benjamin Pyborne Defendant } In Debt. The Sheriff not having Executed the attachment awarded against the said Defendants Estate Ordered on the Motion of Plaintiff by his attorney a Pluries Attachment be awarded against him returnable here to the third Tuesday in next Month.
HalifaxCO1:408 1753
Michael McDuel Plaintiff against Jacob Pyborne Defendant } In Case. For reasons appearing to the Court Ordered that this suit be Dismissed.
HalifaxCO1:481 1753
Abstracts of these records exist.
P. 186 In debt case of
Michael McDuel vs Jacob Pyborne, deft. not found, plt by Thomas Nash his atty. granted an alias capias.[
Chiarito, 51]
p. 260 In debt case
Michael McDuel vs Jacob Pyborne, the alias capias awarded agst deft. was not executed, plt. by his attny granted a pluries capies.[
Chiarito, 68]
p. 298 In debt case of
Michael McDuel vs Jacob Pyborne, the pluries capias awarded agst deft. was not executed, plt. by his attny. awarded an attachment agst. deft.'s estate for (blank) and costs.[
Chiarito, 76, 77]
p. 408 In debt case of
Michael McDuel vs Benjamin Pyborne, the alias attachment awarded agst deft's estate was not executed, plt. by his attny. awarded a pluries attachment.[
Chiarito, 101]
p. 481 The case of
Michael McDuel vs Jacob Pyborne dismist.[
Chiarito, 118]
In a subsequent abstract, we find the following record.[
Evans, 11, 12]
John Thompson agst Michael McDuel dfdnt: dfdnt not inhabitant this county; suit abates
LunenburgCO3:49 9 May 1754
Thompson continued his court case in 1755 but filed in Bedford County which was formed from parts of Lunenburg County in 1753.
John Thompson Petitioner against Michael McDowel Defendant } on a Petition
This day came the Petitioner by his Attorney & the Defendt not appearing to gain say the Justness of the Petitioners Demand, Therefore it is Considered by the Court that the Petitioner recover against the said Defendant one pound seven shillings & Six pence & his Costs by him about his Suit in the behalf Expended.
BedfordCO1A:117 September 1755
Thompson - McDuel - Judt for 27/6 & Costs.
BedfordCO1B:45 23 September 1755
A 1758 record from Orange County NC is likely this Michael since other McDowell by that name exists in this time period.
Michael McDowel agt John Davison } Petition. On a Petition of Michael McDowel Plaintiff against John Davison Defendant for three pounds nine shillings and nine pence Proclamation Money said to be due upon account.
The same Day came the Plainfiff by his attorney and the Defendant failing to appear altho duly summoned and served with a copy of Plaintiffs Petition and account, the Plaintiff proved his Demand to be just by his own Oath. Therefore it is the opinion of the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his Damages aforesaid in form aforesaid and his Costs by him in that behalf expended.
Judgment £3.9.9
Clerk £1.1.11
OrangeP&QS: December Term 1758
A McDowell, likely Michael, appears as the defendant in another Bedford County case filed in 1762. This would not be his son Michael who is yet to come of age since he was born in 1747.
Idem - McDouel. N Prof
BedfordCO2:63-64 24 August 1762
Idem - McDowel Judgment on ___ & Costs
BedfordCO2:81 30 September 1762
A land entry index reports that a Michael McDouell filed for land in Pittsylvania County VA, a county formed in 1767 from Halifax County, but we have been unable to find the original land entry book to ascertain the details.[
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Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell [1747 - 6 July 1840] married Isabel Hall [1753 - c1845], but the details are unknown.[
McDowell, 462] The death date of Michael was recorded at the county court and his son
William became the administrator of his estate.
Satisfactory evidence was produced in open court to prove that Micheal McDowell a pensioner departed this life on the 6th day of July 1840 and thereupon came Wm McDowell and took upon himself the administration of sd estate who gave bond and security that was accepted by the court and after taking the oath required by law.
ClaiborneP&QS:80 Monday 7 September 1840
Michael and Isabel are believed to have had the following children but there is only circumstantial, but convincing evidence, proving the relationship.
Sally McDowell [c1790 - Bf 1850]
Nancy McDowell [c1795 - c1855] married Thomas Bradford [1795 - 1861 DeKalb County TN]
They appeared in the following census records. Note that the 1787 Census was taken between 1785 and 1787 so it's possible that Mary wasn't born yet. John is not listed although he should be.
1787 Census Wilkes County NC
Michal McDowel
1 White Male 21-60: [Michal]
2 White Males under 21 and above 60: [Michael, Edward, John?]
1 White Female all age: [Isabel]
0 Blacks 12-50
0 Blacks under 12 & above 50
1790 Census Wilkes County NC
Mike McDowell
1 Male 16 over: [Mike]
4 Males under 16: [Edward, Michael, John, Luke?]
2 Females: [Isabel, Mary]
1800 Census Wilkes County NC
Morgan
Michael McDowell
2 Males 0-9: [Luke, William]
1 Male 45 over: [Michael]
2 Females 0-9: [Sally, Nancy]
1 Female 10-15: [Mary]
1 Female 45 over: [Isabel]
1830 Census Claiborne County TN
Michael McDowell
1 Male 30-39:
1 Male 80-89: [Michael]
1 Female 20-29:
1 Female 70-79: [Isabel]
Michael was likely born in Halifix County VA where his father resided in 1752 before the move to Bedford County VA where his father resided in 1753. As shown by the following tax listings and by his Revolutionary War record to be discussed below, we know that Michael was in Bedford County by the time of the Revolutionary War.
Table: Tax Listings Bedford County VA
1782: Not Found
1783: 1 Tithe Michael McDowall 1 White over 21, 2 horses, 4 cattle
1784-1787 Not Found
We note that Michael was in Wilkes County NC for the 1787 Census.
A McDowell appeared in several court cases in Bedford County. This person could be Michael or one of the descendants of
Ephraim McDowell, some of whom explicitly appear in early Bedford County records.
McDowell vs [Travis] - Judgt for £3, & costs.
BedfordCO6:178 29 July 1778
Baxter [Jux] vs McDowell, a Cap.
BedfordCO6:221 25 January 1779
Baxter [Jux] vs McDowell, Id Caps.
BedfordCO6:224 23 March 1779
Baxter [Jux] vs McDowell, Id Caps Did Plt not fav Pro.
BedfordCO6:237 26 July 1779
McDowell vs Davis Dismd Plf not fav Pro.
BedfordCO7:36 25 March 1783
For sure, Michael is mentioned in the following court record consistent with his tax listing above.
A report of the View of the way for a road from above Maggothy Cr to Michael McDowells on Blk Water river retd and Established as & to the sd report - Ambrose Reins appointed Sur. of the same - and 'tis ordered that Thos Arthur & Isaac Rentfro Gent. allot the hands that are to assist the sd Sur. in clearing and keeping the same in good repair.
BedfordCO6:338 25 March 1782
In 1783, he appeared in the Bedford Court as a witness.
Livesay vs Richards - Michael McDowell alld one Day
BedfordCO7:95 22 September 1783
James Stephens/Stevens sold 75 acres to Michael on 24 September 1783 and Michael witnessed another Stephens deed.
This Indenture made this 24th Day of September One Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty three by and Between James Stephens of the one part, and Michael McDowel of the other part … thirty pounds … Tract or Parcel of Land that the said James Stephens now lives on Containing Seventy five acres of Land more or less and Bounded as follows, to wit, Begining at an Ash tree in Bedford County on the North side of Blackwater River thence Runing the old Lines as the Pattant Directs till it crosses the furst Branch being the furst Branch below the said James Stephens the Branch is the Line to the River, thence down the River to the furst station …
James (his mark |-|-|) Stevens (Seal)
Teste Richard Richards, Skinner Devaul, Ambrose Rains
Bedford County 22d March 1784 proved.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB7:367 24 September 1783
James Stephens to Kenner Duvall for £30, 30 acres where Stephens now lives. Witnesses: Richard Richards, Michael McDowell.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB7:333 24 September 1783
Note that the land is on Blackwater River, the same location as that given in the road record above. The deed was registered at the Bedford Court in 1784. The second record below clearly shows that this is "Junr."
A Deed Stephens to McDowell Ad by 2 Wits.
BedfordCO8:7 Monday 22 March 1784
A Deed Stevens to McDowell Junr pvd by 2 Wits & O. R.
BedfordCO8:62 Monday 23 August 1784
After his move to Wilkes County, North Carolina, Michael first appears as security on a Bastardy Bond.
Michael (M his mark) McDowell with Owen Hall serve as security for Bastardy Bond of Willam Propst for begetting a bastard child on Ann Hopper. Witness: G. Wheatley.[KM Abstract]
WilkesWillsBondsInventoriesBoS:176 24 January 1786 [Copy WilkesWB1:176]
His presence in Wilkes County — in terms of possessing land — is shown by the following deeds. Note that he is already living on the 161-acre tract in February of 1786 when he purchases the property. He sells the tract in 1799, likely before moving to Lee County VA. Note that his two sons Michael and Edward witness the sell.
John Hall Senr of Wilkes County NC to Michael McDowel of same for £30, 161 acres including the plantation whereon Michael McDowel now lives. Beginning at a big Poplar standing in the sd John Halls line running South to a White Oak, thence East 160 pole to Post, thence North to a stake in the sd line, thence West 160 pole to the beginning. Signed: John (X his mark) Hall. Witnesses: Andrew Vannoy. Wm Abshire. Registered July Term 1786.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDBA1:504-505 4 February 1786
Michael McDowell of Wilkes County to Jacob McGrady for £100, on Mulberry Creek. Beginning at an __ big Poplar standing in Robert Hall Lane running South to a White Oak, thence East 160 poles to and a post, thence North to a stake sd Hall line, thence West 160 poles to the beginning including 161 … whereon Jacob McGrady now lives. Signed Michel (M his mark) McDowell Seal. Witnesses: Michal McDowel, Edward (X his mark) McDowel, Robert (X his mark) Hall. Registered February Term 1799.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDBD:509 1 February 1799
The property is mentioned in several deeds spanning two decades.
John Hall of Wilkes County NC to Owen Hall of same for £25. Same metes and bounds as WilkesDB(1805-1809):97 adjoining Michael McDowell land.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDBC1:6-7 24 November 1786
Owen Hall of Wilkes County to Robert Hall of same for £115.0.0, 156 acres. Beginning a Chestnut Oak running West to a pine in Andrew Vannoys line, then South to a Dogwood being Mikel McDowels corner running on a marked line between said Hall and Mikel McDowel, then East to a stake in the old line, thence North to the first station. Signed: Owen (X his mark) Hall. Witness: Jacob McGrady.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDBB1:269 23 July 1792
Owen Hall of Russell County VA to Robert Hall of Wilkes County NC for £60, 156 acres in Wilkes County. Beginning at a Chesnut Oak running West to [aspens] in Andrew Vannoys line, then South to a Dogwood Michael McDowels corner on a marked line between said Hall and Michael McDowell, then East to a stake in the old line, then North to the first station.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDBF1:287-288 23 November 1805 [Copy: WilkesDBF:97]
The following record from an estate sale could be either Michael or his son Michael.
Sale of Henry Carter Estate
Michael McDowell 9 geese — £1.17.0.
Michael McDowell 1 Whipsaw and hangings — £1.11.0
Michael McDowell 1 Goose and 7 Ducks — £0.7.0
Michael McDowell Shoe Rasp [Sic: Lasp] — £0.2.6.[KM Abstract]
WilkesWillsBondsInventoriesBoS:538-539 5 November 1799
Sometime before 1809, Michael left Wilkes County and appeared in the Lee County VA tax lists with a mixture of his putative sons. We note that his property in Claiborne County TN is near the border of Lee County VA and it's likely that he actually was living in Claiborne County until the border between the two states was fully set in place, likely by 1814.
Tax Listings of McDowells Lee County VA
1801-1808 - Not Found
1809 Lee County VA William Briance District
6 April 1809
Michael McDowell 2 WP16, 1 H
6 April 1809
John McDowell 1 WP16, 2 H
3 May 1809
Edmund 1 WP16 , 1 H
1810 Lee County VA William Briance District
16 March 1810 John McDewell 1 WP16, 1 H
12 May 1810
Michal McDowell 1 WP16, 3 H
12 May 1810
John McDowell 1 WP16, 1 H
12 May 1810
Edward McDowell 1 WP16, 2 H
12 May 1810
Luke McDowell 1 WP16
1811 Lee County VA Benjamin Sharp Taxable Property
2 March 1811
John McDowel 1 WP, 1 H
14 March 1811 John McDowel (by O [Huges]) 1 WP, 3 H
23 March 1811
Michael McDowel 1 WP, 5 H
1812 Lee County
7 March 1812
John McDowel 1 WP, 1 H
7 March 1812
Michael McDowel 2 WP, 5 H
12 March 1812 John McDowel (Jn
o Sr?) 1 WP, 3 H
1813 Lee County VA Benjamin Sharp Taxable Property
9 March 1813
Michael McDowel 1 WP, 9 H
9 March 1813
Wm McDowel 1 WP
5 May 1813
John McDowel 1 WP, 1 H
1814-1816 - Not Found
1827-1829 - Not Found
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
WP16 = WP above 16
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
In early 1810, Michael McDowell informed the court that his sons
Edward and
Luke McDowell were guilty of gaming or playing cards on the Sabbath, New Year's Day. Subsequently, on 26 February, James Miles beat up Michael. In April, the Grand Jury of Lee County VA filed "presentments" against his sons and James Miles. The sheriff was unable to find either son to present a summons to appear in court. We note that
Edward and
Luke no longer appear on the Lee County tax listings after 1810. This event could explain why
Edward went to Pulaski County KY and
Luke went to De Kalb County TN.
We of the Grand jury present David Fee, George Travis, Edward McDowel, Luke McDowell and James Nottinghand for unlawful gaming by playing at Cards in the tavern of Joseph Kogen at a game called Loo on the first day of January last past on the information of William Lumpten, Michael McDowell and Thomas Warren farmers in Lee sworn in Court and sent to us.
We of the Grand jury present Joseph Kogen innkeeper in the town of Jonesville for keeping a disorderly house by suffering a number of idel and dessolute persons to drink riot and qurrel on the sabbath within six months last past and by suffering David Fee, Edward McDowell and others to game unlawfully in his house by playing at cards at a game called Loo on the 1st day of February last past on the information of Thomas Warren and Michael McDowell farmers in Lee sworn in Court & sent to us.
We of the Grand jury present James Miles for a breach of the peace by beating Michael McDowell on the 26th day of February last past on the information of Thomas Warren farmer in Lee sworn in court and sent to us.
LeeCO:18-19 16 April 1810
The Commonweath Plt vs Luke McDowell & Edward McDowel Defts } upon an information presenth for unlawful gaming
The process awarded against the defts at the last Court being returned "not Executed" An Alias summons is therefore awarded against them to summons them to appear here at the next Term to answer the said presentment
LeeCO:34 24 September 1810
The Commonwealth Plt vs Joseph Kogen innkeeper deft } Upon a presentment of the Grand jury for permitting unlawful gaming in his house
On the motion of the Attorney for the Commonwealth, it is ordered that the process awarded against the said deft in this case be quashed. And on the further motion of the said Attorney, it is ordered that process issue against the said Joseph Kogen innkeeper to summon him to appear here forthwith to shew cause if any he can why he should not be fined for sufferring David Fee, Edward McDowell, and others to game unlawfully in his house by playing with cards at a game called Loo on the first day of January last past for which offence he was presented by the Grand jury at the last April Term.
LeeCO:49 26 September 1810
The Commonwealth Plt vs Edward McDowell defnt } Upon a presentment of the Grand jury for unlawful gaming
and
The Same Plt vs Luke McDowell deft } Upon a presentment of the Grand jury for unlawful gaming
The sheriff having returned on the process in the above cases "not found," On the motion of the Attorney for the Commonwealth new summonses are awarded against the said defendants returnable here on the first day of the next Term.
LeeCO:63 22 April 1811
The Commonwealt Plt vs Edward McDowell deft
Same vs Luke McDowell deft } Upon Rules to show cause and att: summons upon presentment of the Grand jury
The process awarded against the defentants being returned "not Executed" a new process is awarded against them returnable here on the first day of the next Term.
LeeCO:101 25 September 1811
The land records of Michael in Claiborn County begin with two land grants with entry dates of 14 January 1814, one for 15 acres and one for 25 acres.[
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Know Ye, That in consideration of an entry made in the Surveyor's Office of the fifth District, of No. 1027, dated the 14h day of January 1814, founded on a certificate of No. 851, issued by the Register of West Tennessee to John Beahan for two hundred acres of land elected the 17h day of January 1812 fifteen acres of which are assigned to Michael McDowell the enterer there is granted by the said State of Tennessee unto the said Michael McDowell and his heirs a certain tract or parcel of land containing fifteen acres lying in the County of Claiborn in said district on Powells river and by 4 mile creek and its bluff adjoining Herralls line begining on the north bank of Powells river above the mouth of 4 mile creek thence up the river as it meanders seventy poles to a sugar tree thence north eleven west sixty poles to a stake then south fifty six west thirty two poles to a post oak thence south twelve west forty poles to a beech cutter east bank of 4 mile creek thence down the creek with its meanders forty four poles to an elm thence north sixty five east six poles to the beginning.
Know Ye, That in consideration of an entry made in the Surveyor's Office of the fifth District, of No. 1026, dated the 14th day of January 1814, founded on a certificate of No. 1395, issued by the Register of East Tennessee to John Brown for one hundred acres of land elected the 6th day of February 1813 twenty five acres of which are assigned to Michael McDowell the enterer there is granted by the said State of Tennessee unto the said Michael McDowell and his heirs a certain tract or parcel of land containing twenty five acres lying in the County of Claiborn in said district on the south side of Powells river opposite the mouth of 4 mile creek between the lines of S. Fortner and the river between improvement begining at a large elm on the bank of the river thence down the river as it meanders twenty poles to a stake north sixty poles to a dogwood in Fortners line thence with his several lines north seventy two west thirty poles to a bush north twenty two west sixty two poles to a stake north sixty nine west twenty four poles to a sugar tree in the bank of the river thence down the river as it meanders to the beginning.
A survey report of 50 acres for Michael has been found dated 23 May 1832. The metes and bounds match closely with the two land entries given above.[
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Scale of 50 poles to an inch
Reuben Dean and
John McDowell sworn Chainers
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County, By virtue of an Entry No. 336 dated the 28
th day of March 1826 Entered at one cent per acre.
Michael McDowell 50 acres
I have surveyed fifty acres of land for
Michael McDowell on Powells river & 4 mile creek including his improvement and the mouth of the creek & a part of the river.
1 Beginning on a sugar tree his old corner on the north bank of
the river Powels river running thence up the river North twenty five East twenty poles to a sugar tree - Deans corner of Caleb & Alexander Beals Grant
2 thence West on Deans line seventy two poles to a white oak
3 thence South twenty four poles crossing four mile Creek to a beech
4 thence South seventy five west seventy two poles to a Black oak & pointers at Henry Claxtons line once Planks line
5 thence on said line South Eastward by Seventy four poles crossing a small spring branch to a sugar tree
6 thence South forty East twenty two poles to a hicory
7 thence North sixty East twenty five poles to a w. oake about three poles from the mouth of the Creek
8 thence South fifty five East sixteen poles to a red oak, Beach locust & Sassafras
to a cr on a high bank
Powels the river below the mouth of said four mile creek
9 thence a straight line up & through part of the river to the beginning
Surveyed th 16
th day of May 1832.
Walter Evans Surveyor
of Claiborne County
Recorded the 23d day of May 1832
Tax listings dated 1833 and 1839 show Michael and his sons John and William as residents of Claiborne County.[
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1839 Tax List
Michael McDowell, 40 acres, value 100, Tax 5,
Jno McDowell, 90 acres, value 600, Tax 30
Michael McDowell filed for a pension based on the 1832 Act of Congress. It clearly states that he lived in Bedford County VA during the Revolutionary War.[
4]
MICHAEL McDOWELL S1690 VIRGINIA SERVICE
This day personally appeared before Samuel Powell, Judge of the Circuit Court of Law and this Equity in Claiborne Co., Tennessee, Michael McDowell, age 85, in order to obtain benefit of an Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. He made this application 1832. States he entered the service in Bedford County Virginia 1777 or 1778. He was drafted to perform 3 months tour of duty and he belonged to company of Capt. Arther which was attached to the regiment of Col. James Calloway. We then marched to the lead mines in the western part of Virginia and built a fort, and also under Capt. Wm. Leftridge at the same fort. And after his term expired, returned home to his residence in Bedford Co. Va, and again volunteered under Capt. Arther, and marched against the Indians, and again after returning home joined with some neighbors and friends with the citizens of the country calling themselves spies, to protect women and children from the skelping knife of the savage. He went to see his Capt. Arther who now lives in Kentucky and he is so parallized and so palsied so that he cannot speak, so as to be understood.
John Hunt a citizen of Claiborne County Tenn, certify that I am well acquainted with Michael McDowell, and it is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he lives that he was a Revolutionary War soldier.
Affidavit of James Gilbert, one of the clergyman of the Baptist Church, state I am well acquainted with Michael McDowell.
John Hunt, High Sheriff of said county makes the same statement.
One source incorrectly claims that the person filing for the pension should be a McDonald.[
5]
McDowell, Michael; 1832 list age 87; served in Va Line; drew pension in Claiborne Co; the name is McDowell on printed list but it is said that it should be Michael McDonald.
Michael filed an affidavit for the Revoluntionary War pension request of Thomas Nun, age 81.[
6]
Affidavit of McDowell, age 86 in 1833, Claiborne Co., Tenn. states he is well acquainted with Thomas Nun, and believes his statements are true.
Michael McDowell appeared in a Claiborne County Pensioner List as a Private, Age 87, born 1744, Enrollment date 4 Mar 1831 in Claiborne, Tennessee; Virginia line.[
7] He also appears in a book containing Virginia McDowells in the Revolutionary War.[
8]
On 20 June 1840 in a Claiborne County deed, Michael &
William McDowell sell 2 acres to Anson C. Martin. This deed occurred about a month before the death of Michael.
Michael &
William McDowell deed to Anson C. Martin State of Tennessee, Claiborne County }
personally appeared before me Wiley Huffaken Clerk of the county court for Claiborne County in sd state Wm Overton & Moses Smith subscribing witnesses to the within transfer who being first sworn depose and say that they are acquainted with the assignor and that he acknowledged the same in their presence to be his act and deed upon the day it bears date. Witness my hand at office in Tazwell 7
th August 1840.
Wiley Huffaker Clk
This Indenture made this 20 day of June 1840 between
Mikel and
William McDowel of the county of Claiborne and state of Tennessee of the one part and Anson C. Martin of the county and state aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that the said
Mikel and
William McDowel for and in consideration of the sum of 50 dollars in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted bargained sold aliened conveyed and confirmed and by these presents does grant bargain sell alien convey and confirm unto the said Anson C. Martin his heirs and assigns forever all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Claiborne and State of Tennessee beginning on the north side of Powels river at the mouth of four mile creek running up with the meanders of the river to three Sycamore trees thence running west with the county Road to an Elm tree at the ford of four mile Creek and thence with the meanders of the creek and to the beginning containing two acres be the same more or less and appurtenances and all the Estate right title interest property and claim of we the said
Mikel and
William McDowel of in and to the same to have and to hold the lands hereby conveyed with all and singular the premises and every part and parcel thereof with the appurtenances unto the said Anson C. Martin his heirs and assigns forever and the said
Mikel and
William McDowel for their heirs Executors and administrators doth covenant promise and agree to and with the said Anson C. Martin his heirs and assigns by these present that the premises before mentioned now are and forever hereafter shall remain free from all former and other gifts grants bargains sales charges and incumbrances whatsoever done or suffered to be done by the said
Mikel McDowel and
Willam McDowel and the said
Mikel and
William McDowel his heirs Executors and administrators all and singular the premises hereby bargained and sold with the appurtenances unto the said Anson C. Martin his heirs and assigns against he said
Mikel and
William McDowel and his heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever doth and will warrant and forever defend by these presents - in witness whereof the said
Mikel and
William McDowell hath hereunto set their hands and affixed their seal the day and year above written signed and delievered in the presence of us.
Signed and delievered in the presence of us
Eliza Jane Overton
Mary McClelland
William Overton
William Overton
Moses Smith
Registered September 10th 1840
Hiram Hurst Register
for Claiborne County
ClaiborneDBO:135-136 20 June 1840
Edward McDowell
Edward McDowell [1773 - Mid-Spring 1858] married Lucy Haines/Hanes/Haynes [1790 - ] on 13 April 1811 in Pulaski County KY with bondsman Ezekiel Hanes and consent of Thomas Hanes. They had the following children according to his
1858 Will.
Mariah/Maria McDowell [c1812 - c1860] married Stephen A. Hail on 29 May 1829 in Pulaski County KY with bondsman Edward McDowell. She was married second to Moses Roberts on 8 May 1850 in Pulaski County KY.
Sarah "Sally" McDowell [14 September 1816 - 1 January 1886] married Archibald Haynes [7 January 1811 - 28 January 1881] on 5 January 1835 in Pulaski County KY with consent of father Edward McDowell and witnessed by Stephen Hail and
Michael McDowell. In the 1880 Census, she claims both her father and mother were born in Virginia.
Edward and Lucy appeared in the following census records.
1820 Census Pulaski County KY
Somerset
Edwd McDowell
2 Males 0-9: [Michael, Montgomery]
1 Male 45 over: [Edward]
3 Females 0-9: [Mariah, Sarah, Eliza]
1 Female 26-44: [Lucy]
1830 Census Pulaski County KY
Edward McDowell
2 Males 0-4: [Franklin]
3 Males 5-9: [Montgomery, Thomas, Martin]
1 Male 15-19: [Michael]
1 Male 50-59: [Edward]
2 Females 10-14: [Sarah, Eliza]
1 Female 30-39: [Lucy]
1840 Census Pulaski County KY
Edward McDowel
2 Males 5-9:
3 Males 10-14: [Thomas, Martin]
1 Male 20-29: [Michael]
1 Male 30-39:
1 Male 50-59: [Edward]
1 Female 20-29: [Eliza]
1 Female 40-49: [Lucy]
We have been unable to find Edward in the 1850 Census. Eliza's age in the next two census records appears to be lowered by first a decade and then several years in 1870 but catches back up in the 1880 Census.
1860 Census Pulaski County KY
District 2
Eliza McDowell - 38 F - Farmer - KY
Thomas - 17 M - Boat Builder - KY
Cornelius - 13 M - KY
James - 11 M - KY
Michael - 47 M - Ox Driver - KY
Franklin - 33 M - Day Laborer - KY
1870 Census Pulaski County KY
Juggernaut, PO Thompsonville
Thomas McDowell - 28 M
Eliza - 48 F
Sarah Roaks - 25 F
1880 Census Pulaski County KY
Precinct 8
Thomas McDowell - 39 M - Farmer - KY KY KY
Sarah - 33 F - Wife - Keeping house - KY KY KY
Cornelius G. - 9 M - Son - KY KY KY
Joseph B - 7 M - Son - KY KY KY
Tustil G. - 5 M - Son - KY KY KY
Eliza A. - 3 F - Daughter - KY KY KY
Cintha W. - 1 F - Daughter - KY KY KY
Eliza McDowell - 60 F - Keeping house Wd - KY VA VA
Edward first shows up in Russell County VA being charged with assault and battery.
Ordered that Edward McDowell be fined five Dollars and imprisoned in the Jail of this County untill tomorrow morning ten O'clock and thence untill he pay the said fine & costs for raising an affray.
RussellOB3:457 1 October 1805
Thomas Davis vs Edwd McDowel et al. AB. Continued.
RussellOB3:624 6 June 1807
Thomas Davis Plaintiff against Edwd McDowell & John Hall Defendants } In Trespass Assault and Battery. This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and thereupon came a jury to wit [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to enquire of damages against the Defendant Hall in the suit, upon their oath do say that the plaintiff hath sustained damages by the occasion in the declaration mentioned to ten dollars besides his cost. Therefore, it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the said Defendant John Hall and John Woodson security for his appearance his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed and his costs by him in this behalf expended.
RussellOB3:648-649 3 September 1807
Edward first appeared in the tax listings of Lee County VA in 1809 and 1810 as presented in his father's
Tax Table. His move from Lee County to Pulaski County was almost certainly driven by a court case in which his father turned him in for playing cards on a Sunday. That story is told in his
father's section. He appeared in the following tax records of Pulaski County KY starting in 1811 which were accessed from 1799 to 1858. There are many tracts of land and their acreage seems to change from year to year with new tracts appearing and disappearing but few deeds to explain the changes.
Table: Tax Listings of Edward McDowell
1811 - 1 WP, 3 H
1812 - Not Found
1813 - 1 WP, 4 H
1814 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1/P2 $3 PA, TV $290
1815 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $3 PA, P2 $3 PA, TV $250
1816 - 1 WP, P1 $1.50 PA, P2 $1.50 PA, TV $135
1817 - 1 WP, 3 H, P1, P2, TV $290
1818 - 1 WP, 3 H, P1 $3 PA, P2 $1 PA, TV $295
1819 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1, P2, P3, TV $364
1820 - 1 WP, 4 H, P1, P2, P3, P4, TV $311
1821 - 1 WP, 6 H, P1, P2, P3, P4, TV $452
1822 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $2 PA, P2 $2 PA, P3 $1 PA, P4 $2 PA, TV $266
1823 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $5 PA, P2 $5 PA, P3 $2 PA, P4 $4 PA, P5 $2 PA, P6 $1 PA, TV $634
1824 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $5 PA, P2 $5 PA, P3 $2 PA, P4 $5 PA, TV $1,145
1825 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $6 PA, P2 $6 PA, P3 $2 PA, P4 $3 PA TV $506
1826 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $4 PA, P3 $1 PA, P4 $2½ PA, TV $252.50
1827 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $5 PA, P3 $2 PA, P4 $2 PA, P7 $5 PA, TV $390
1828 - 1 WP, 3 H, P1 $1 PA, P2 $2 PA, P3 $1 PA, P4 $2 PA, P6 $1 PA, P8 $1 PA, P9 $4 PA, P10 $4 PA, TV $1,174
1829 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $1 PA, P2 $3 PA, P3 $1 PA, P4 $3 PA, P6 $1 PA, P8 $1 PA, P9 $5 PA, P10 $2 PA, TV $1,310
1830 - No Tax Book
1831 - 1 WP, 3 H, P1 $4 PA, P2 $3 PA, P4 $3 PA, P5 $1 PA, P6 $1 PA, P8 $1 PA, P10 $2 PA, P11 $1 PA, TV $815
1832 - No Tax Book
1833 - 1 WP, P1 $4 PA, P2 $3 PA, P4 $3 PA, P6 $1 PA, P8 $1 PA, P10 $2 PA, P12 $1 PA, P13 $1 PA, P14 $0.25 PA, P15 $0.25 PA, TV $665
1834 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1 $5 PA, P2 $5 PA, P4 $3 PA, P6 $2 PA, P7 $5 PA, P8 $1 PA, TV $688
1835 - No Tax Book
1836 - No Tax Book
1837 - 1 WP, 3 H $105, 8 C $55, P16 $315, P17 $100, P18 $225, TV $800
1838 - 1 WP, 2 H $60, 10 C $50, P4/P16/P17/P18 $370, 1 [blurred], TV $480
1839 - 1 WP, 3 H $80, 10 C, 400 Hopkins Clar Cr $400, TV $480
1840 - 1 WP [Line hard to read]
1841 - 1 WP, 1 H $60, 4 Children 4-17, TV $60
1842 - No Tax Book
1843 - 1 WP, 1 H $40, 1 C, TV $40
1844 - 1 WP, 1 H $40, 1 C, TV $40
1845 - 1 WP, 1 C
1846 - No Tax Book
1847 - 1 WPV, TL Somerset
1848 - 1 WPV
1849 - No Tax Book
1850 - No Tax Book
1851 - 1 WP, 3 H $150, 9 C $20, 380 A - Pulaski County - Buck Creek $350, 1 Child 5-16, TV $520
1852 - 1 WP, 2 H $80, 10 C $50, 475 A - Pulaski County - Buck Creek $700, TV $830
1853 - 1 WP, 4 H $110, 7 C $20, 150 A - Pulask County - Buck Creek $400, 1 Child 5-16, 13 Hogs over 6 mo, TV $530
1854 - 1 WP, 2 H $100, 4 C, P19 $195, P20 $100, P21 $350, P22 $50, 3 Children 6-18, TV $795
1855 - 1 WP, 2 H $100, 4 C, 826 A - Pulaski County - Buck Creek $608, 2 Children 6-18, 5 Hogs over 6 mo, TV $708
1856 - 1 WP, 2 H $150, 5 C, 6 hogs over 6 mo, 245 A - Pulaski County - Rockcastle River $122, P19 $62, P20 $75, P21 $200, P22 $25, 3 Children 6-18, TV $734
1857 - 1 WP, 1 V, 2 H $150, 4 C, 401 A - Pulaski County - Rockcastle River $200, 160 A - Pulaski County - Cave Creek $36, 50 A - Pulaski County - Buck Creek $12, P21 $437, TV $835
1858 -
Michael McDowell as agent of Edward McDowell, 400 Acres Buck Creek, $1,200, TV $1,200
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
WPV = WP, 1 Voter
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
C = Cattle
A1, A2, A3 = Acres of first, second, or third rate land
PA = Value per acre
TL = Town Lot
TV = Total value of taxable property
P1 = 50 A3 1814-1816 and 1828-1834 / 40 A3 (1817-1818 and 1824 plus 1826)/ 28 A3 (1819-1824) and 1827 plus 1834, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek, Entry name: W. Wyatt / Stinson, Survey: G. Sander / Roberts, Patented: Willaim Roberts / A. Barnes [See
PulaskiDB3:387 and
PulaskiDB5:231]
P2 = 30 A3 / 35 A2/A3 (1824-1834), Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek, Entry name: Joel Roberts, Survey: G. Sanders, Patented: William Roberts [See
PulaskiDB10:15]
P3 = 20 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Petman/Cumberland River, Entry name: W. Mill, Survey: J. Tate, Patented: William Roberts
P4 = 15 A3 (sometimes 17 A3), Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek, Entry name: W. Mills, Patented: William Roberts [See
PulaskiDB10:15]
P5 = 50 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Cumberland River, Entry name: McDowell, Patented: Roberts
P6 = 44 A3, Pulaski County, Entry name: J. Mills, Patented: Roberts.
P7 = 12 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Cumberland River, Entry name: Wyatt, Patented: Roberts,
P8 = 50 A3, Whitley County / Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek, Entry name; E. McDowell / Stinson, Surveyed: Roberts [See
Land Grant]
P9 = 160 A2 / 170 A2, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek, Entry name: Wyatt, Survey: Roberts
P10 = 45 A2/A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek / Rockcastle River, Entry name: James Barns, Survey: Roberts
P11 = 25 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Cumberland River, Entry name: Bains/Barnes
P12 = 56 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Rockscastle River, Entry name: Jas Campbell
P13 = 34? A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Rockscastle River, Entry name: W. Stinson
P14 = 200 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Rockscastle River, Entry name: McDowell & Gregory
P15 = 100 A3, Whitley County, Watercourse Rockscastle River, Entry name: Morgan
P16 = 68 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek
P17 = 60 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek
P18 = 65 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek
P19 = 195 Acres / 154 Acres, Pulaski County, Watercourse Rockcastle River
P20 = 100 Acres / 150 Acres, Pulaski County, Watercourse Cumberland River
P21 = 175 Acres, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek
P22 = 100 Acres, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek
Note that Edward's son
Michael reports his estate after his death in mid-1858. The children reported by Edward in the 1850s are likely his grandsons following the death of his son
Martin B. McDowell.
Edward was the grantee or grantor in the following deeds.
Thomas Smith & John Owens of Pulaski County bound unto Edward McDowell of same in penal sum of $100. Thomas Smith to make warrant deed for 50 acres to McDowell being in Pulaski on Buck Creek, part of survey patented to William Roberts. Beginning on a Walnut and conditional line between George Humphries & the said Thomas Smith, thence eastwardly to a large Elm, thence to a Honey Locust, thence to an Ash, from thence to a conditional line between sd Humphries [Lallerllens], thence Southardly on said line to a marked stooping Poplar a corner on said line, thence Eastardly to William Roberts old line, thence along the same to a conditional corner a Black Walnut on said line, thence to the beginning. The said lines is to be so done as to equally divide the water along the beginning line. Needs title from William Roberts. Signed: Thomas Smith, John Owens. Witness: Jas/Jos Porter. Recorded 29 September 1818.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB3:387-388 20 September 1816
Edward McDowel to Hezekiah Harris of same for $200, 28 acres in Pulaski County on Buck Creek. Beginning on a Walnut standing near the corner of a fence, thence N31E 18 poles to an Elm, thence N33E 27 poles to a Locust, thence N37E 38 poles to a White Oak, thence S52.50E 29 poles to a Poplar, thence due East 32 poles to a crooked Dogwood supposed to be on the old line, thence N60W 92 poles to a Walnut the old corner, thence S30W 71 poles to a Mulberry & Black Walnut, thence S35E 62 poles to the beginning. Signed Edward (X his mark) McDowell. Witness: Saml. J. Fox. Recorded 21 July 1823.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB5:231 21 July 1823
George Humphrey of Pulaski County to Edward McDowell of same for $80, [no acreage given] in Pulaski County on Buck Creek. Beginning on a White Oak and thence running with a conditional line made by said George Humphreys and William Mullins to a stooping Poplar, thence running on round to the beginning. Part of tract patented to Joel Roberts dated 4 January 1820 then to Humphrey 28 April 1828. Signed George Humphrey. Witness: Chs. Taylor.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB6:520-521 24 April 1828
William Buster of Pulaski to Edward McDowell, guardian and trustee for Beaty McDowell & Franklin McDowell, for $50 in trust, two tracts in Pulaski on Buck Creek. First tract: 6 acres beginning on a Mulberry and Walnut, thence S30W 20 poles to 3 small Dogwoods on the old certificate line, N33E 58 poles to a stake, thence N55E 20 poles to McDowells old corner, thence N36W 62 poles to the beginning.
Second tract: 4 acres beginning on a stake Heralds corner running N37E 38 poles to a stake, S52½E 12 poles to an Ash, N28½W 42 poles to a Chinquepin White Oak, N57W 17 poles to the beginning. Signed: William Buster. Recorded 15 February 1836.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB8:345-346 15 February 1836
Edward McDowell to Charles Jaspers, both of Pulaski County, for valuable consideration, 15 acres in Pulaski on Buck Creek conveyed to McDowell by William Mills and second tract of 35 acres on Buck Creek conveyed to McDowell by George Humphreys. Jaspers holds note on McDowell for $43.93 and surety on note executed to Danl F. James for $80 being contested in court. This is a mortgage to ensure liability for Jaspers as surety in court case whether Edward pays the James judgment and no liablity to Jaspers. Recorded 17 October 1838.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB10:15-17 29 August 1838
On 11 June 1834, a U.S. Land Grant for 50 acres was surveyed for Edward McDowell in Pulaski County on Buck Creek.
Edward appeared in the following road records.
[The following crossed out.] Ordered that all the hands being with the following Boundary be directed to work under Edward McDowell as surveyor of the road from the ford in Rockcastle to the Forge on Buck Creek as follows to wit, Beginning at Andrew Modrels.
PulaskiCO4:6 Monday 26 June 1820
Ordered that Edward McDowell be and he is hereby appointed Surveyor of the Coal Bank Road from Buck Creek to the Coal Banks in the room of James M. Norfleet and that he with the hands residing within the following boundary do open and help said Road in good repair according to Law (to wit) Beginning at the mouth of Buck Creek, thence to Isaac Neely, thence up the River including James Hayden, Daniel Hayden & Chs Jasper, to the County line, thence including James Allsup to Abner Allsup, thence with Cumberland River to the mouth of Rockcastle River, thence up Rockcastle to the Whitley Road, thence with the Whitley Road to [free] Johns, thence to John Ropers, thence to Morris Humphreys, thence down Buck Creek to the Beginning.
PulaskiOB5B:125-126 Monday 21 September 1840
Ordered that Berry Hail be and he is hereby appointed Surveyor of the Coal Bank road from Buck Creek to the Coal bank in the room of Edward McDowell. And that he with hands residing in the following boundary do open & keep said road in good repair according to law, to wit, Beginning at the mouth of Buck Creek, thence Henry Hyden including him, thence to Hiram Calhoun, thence to James Hydens, thence to Richard Harris, thence to Washington Barnes, thence to John Farmers, thence with Buck Creek to the beginning including the several persons named.
PulaskiOB5B:202 Monday 20 September 1841
On the application of Edward McDowell, it is ordered that A. Warren, Eys C. Jasper, James Lear, & Thomas Hail any three of whom being first sworn as required by Law be and they are hereby appointed viewers, to view the ground along which a road is proposed to be conducted Beginning on the Coal bank road one mile from the ford of Buck Creek on the East side thereof to Stephen Langfords Mill, and that they report truly and impartially the conveniences and inconveniences which will result as well to individuals as the public should said be opened to this Court.
PulaskiOB7:69-70 Monday 21 May 1849
Edward served as a Private in the War of 1812 in Jennings Second Regiment of the Kentucky Volunteers. No additional information has been found of his service.
In 1838, William Neal gave Edward his Power of Attorney and then immediately took it away.
William Harrison Neal of White County TN appoints Edward McDowel Power of Attorney for his interest in estate of Charles Neal deceased at the place where Christipher Hart now lives. Signed: William (X his mark) H. Neal.[KM Abstract]
Pulaski9:406-407 13 January 1838
William Harrison Neal revokes his POA to Edward McDowell.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB9:431 17 January 1838
In 1852, Edward was paid for hosting an election.
Ordered that the following persons be allowed as follows for holding Elections:
November Elections
[District] No. 9 Edward McDowell Shp $1.00.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiOB7:291 16 November 1852
We turn now to Edward's appearance in the court records of Pulaski County. He served as a juror as shown in the following table.
Table: Pulaski County Jury Service of Edward McDowell
Thursday 5 August 1819, PulaskiCO4:330
Friday 6 August 1819, PulaskiCO4:337
Thursday 4 November 1819, PulaskiCO4:385
Tuesday 22 October 1833, PulaskiCO8:508
Friday 25 October 1833, PulaskiCO8:543
Edward served as security on a constable bond in 1815.
Ordered that William Mills be appointed constable of Pulaski County who took the oaths required by law and together with John Busby, Edward McDowel, and Robert Smith his securities Entered into and acknowledged Bond conditioned as the law directs.
PulaskiCO2:532 Monday 23 January 1815
Beginning in 1816, he was either the plaintiff or defendant in numerous court cases. We have collected these cases in
Appendix I.
Several other court records involve Edward and commissioners to convey land.
On the motion of John Owens to have Commissioners appointed to convey land &C (which was continued till this day on yesterday) is now taken up, therefore in pursuance of an act of General Assembly Kentucky approved March 1st 1797 "for the conveyance and division of land" the said John Owens exhibited to this Court a Bond executed to him sd Owens by Thomas Smith in his lifetime which was proved to be the act and deed of the said Thomas Smith by the oath of Tunstall Quarles a subscribing witness thereto, and the same was ordered to be recorded. Which said Bond from its references, it appears that one hundred acres of land was to be conveyed to said Owens for which one hundred acres of land the sd Owens proved by William [Owens] senr that the consideration for said land was paid. And on the motion of sd John Owens assee of Reuben Short who was assee of William Jones to have Commissioners appointed as aforesaid also exhibted to the Court a Bond transferred to him as aforesaid executed by the sd Thomas Smith and John Owens as his security in his said Smith's lifetime to the above named William Jones for the Conveyance of fifty acres of land which was proved to be the act and deed of the aforesd Smith & proven by the oath of Gideon Prather, a subscribing witness thereto, which is also ordered to be recorded and it appears from the testimony of Edward McDowell (who was introduced & sworn) that the consideration for said fifty acres of land was paid to said Smith & he having failed to make the Conveyance agreeably to his Bond aforesd.
It is therefore ordered that Joseph Porter, John Chesney & John B. McCormick Esqrs be appointed Commissioners to convey the lands in said Bonds mentioned to John Owens agreeably to the Tenor of said Bonds.
PulaskiCO3:220-222 Tuesday 29 September 1818
On the motion of Edward McDowell to have Commissioners appointed agreeably to an act of the General Assembly "for the Conveyance and division of land," the said Edward McDowell exhibited to the Court a Bond executed to him by Thomas Smith in his lifetime with John Owens his security for the Conveyance of fifty acres of land which was proved to be the act and deed of the said Smith& Owens by the oath of Joseph Porter a subscribing witness thereto & the same was ordered to be recorded, and the said Smith having failed to convey the land aforesaid agreeably to the Bond aforesaid & the said Edward McDowell proved by the oath of George Humphreys that the consideration for said land had been paid to sd Smith, it is therefore ordered that Joseph Porter, John Chesney & John B. McCormick Esqrs be appointed as Commissioners to convey the land in said Bond mentioned to said McDowell agreeably to the Tenor thereof.
PulaskiCO3:222 Tuesday 29 September 1818
Beginning in 1835, Edward went through the necessary legal steps to erect a Grist Mill and Dam on Buck Creek.
On the mo of Edward McDowell, who wishes to erect a water Grist Mill on Buck Creek, a Writ of Adqd is awarded him, as the manner is &C, the Jury to meet on the premises on the 28th of this Inst and then and there do such acts as is required by law in cases of establishing mills &C.
PulaskiOB5A:48 Monday 21 September 1835
On motion of Edward McDowell an alias Writ of Adqd is awarded him directed to summon a jury &C to meet at the proposed Mill seat of said McDowell on the 4th day of June next, and then and there &C as the law directs in cases of establishing Mills &C.
PulaskiOB5A:107 Monday 16 May 1836
A Pls Writ of Adquoddamnum is hereby awarded Edward McDowell on his mill seat on Buck Creek, Jury to meet on the first Saturday in July next, and all further proceedings contd.
PulaskiOB5A:126 Monday 25 June 1836
On the motion of Edwd McDowell an Als Plurias Writ of Adquoddamnum is awarded him on his mill seat on Buck Creek. Jury to meet on the 3d of September and all further proceedings continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiOB5A:128 Monday 15 August 1836
An als Pls Wt of Adquoddamnum awd Edwd McDowell on his Mill Seat on Buck Creek, Jury to meet on Friday next the 25th of this Inst. & further proceedings contd.
PulaskiOB5A:152 Monday 19 September 1836
On the Mo of Edward McDowell by Tunstall Quarles Esqr his attoa Pls writ of Adqd is awarded him, as to his mill seat on Buck Creek, directed to the Shff of Pulaski County commanding him to summon a Jury to meet at said mill seat on the 13th of January next, and then and there do such acts as the law in such cases requires.
PulaskiOB5A:174 Tuesday 20 December 1836
The Pls Writ of Adqd granted to Edward McDowell on his Mill Seat on Buck Creek was this day returned executed, accompanied by an Inquest of the Jury summoned thereon which Inquest is here noted of record. Whereupon the court doth consider and order that said McDowell have leave to erect his mill and Dam agreeably to said Writ and Inquest.
PulaskiOB5A:182 Monday 16 January 1837
Edward appeared in a number of estate records in Pulaski County KY.
An account of Sales of the personal property of William Thacker decd made by James Silvers his Admr on the 3d day of June 1833.[List]
McDowell Edward 1 Certin Box and nife $1.25
I certify that the above is a true list of all the personal property of William Thacker Decd this 3d day of June 1833.
James Silvers AD
State of Kentucky
Pulaski County } Sct
I James D. Allcorn Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do certify that this Account of Sales of the personal Estate of William Thacker Decd was on the 18th day of July 1833 Returned to my office and the same hath been therein duly recorded. Given under my hand this 22d day of July 1833.
Att J.D. Allcorn Clk
PulaskiWB4:202-204 3 June 1833 [KM Abstract]
The Sale Bill of the Estate of Christopher Meece/Meese Ded on the 13th day of December 1832 is as follows (to wit): [List]
Edward McDowel one [Ging] $0.25
Edward McDowel one mowing cythe $0.25
Edward McDowel six head of sheep $5.75
Edward McDowel 1 Heipher-white Back $6.76
Edward McDowel 1 White cow $7.95
Approved and recorded Monday 20 May 1833.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiWB3:166-167 13 December 1832
Sale Bill of the estate of Schuyler Clark deceased [List]
Edward McDowell one yoke of oxen $28.00.
Filed Monday 20 February 1837.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiWB3:292-294 20 February 1837
Settlement of estate of Schuyler Clark. Commissioners met 4 March 1837. Account List:
This sum paid Edward McDowell $5.00
Filed and approved 15 May 1837.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiWB3:313-315 4 March 1837
Settlement of estate of Elizabeth Weaver deceased.[List]
Edward McDowel one Bee Stand $1.00
Edward McDowel 8th Bee Stand $1.00
Edward McDowel one Bee Stand $1.00.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiWB3:333-335 Monday 21 August 1837
The following appointment of Edward as an estate appraiser likely had something to do with
court case 16 as reported in
Appendix I.
On motion of Nancy Sears Widow & relict of William Sears Dec'd and William Sears Jr who first made oath as required by Law a certificate is granted them for obtaining Letters of Administration in the estate of said William Sears dec'd whereupon the said Nancy Sears & Williams Sears Jr with Jesse Sears, Calvin Campbill and Samuel G. Boyer their Security entered into and ackd Bond in the penalty of one thousand Dollars conditioned as the law directs and it is ordered that John M. Hail Esqr, John Colyer, Edward McDowell & James M. Norfleet who or any three of them being first sworn be and they are hereby appointed to Inventory and appraise the personal estate and slaves (if any) late the property of said William Sears dec'd and that the Admrs return a List thereof to the Court.
PulaskiOB5A:256-257 Monday 18 September 1837
The death of Edward in late Spring of 1858 is reported in the following court records.
An instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and testament of Edward McDowell dec'd was produced and proven in open court to be the act and deed of the said Edward McDowell dec'd by the oath of John M. Hail, and Ic. Hail, the two subscribing witnesess thereto. And thereupon said will was ordered to be recorded. Alexander R. McKee, the executor named in said Will, being absent, he is allowed till some subsequent term to qualify and execute bond.
PulaskiOB8:60 17 May 1858
On the motion of John Williams, it is ordered that William D. Black be appointed Executor with the will annexed for the estate Edward McDowell deceased, he having entered into bond with Commonwealth after having been first duly sworn as the law directs and A. R. McKee having been appointed Executor to the Will but refusing to act and William D. Black as Sheriff is now allowed to act according to law.
PulaskiOB8:104 5 November 1858
1858 Will of Edward McDowell
Source: PulaskiWB5:226-228
I,
Edward McDowell of the County of Pulaski and State of Kentucky, do make, ordain, and publish the following as my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling all other wills by me heretofore made.
First. I will and devise to my son,
Michael McDowell, during his life, the home place, being the same I now live on, in the County of Pulaski containing one hundred acres, with its appertenances; and at his death the same to be divided among the heirs of his body, if any; if none, then the said tract of land and appertanances to be equally divided among his living brothers and sisters and the heirs of those that may be dead, s'd heirs representing only their father or mothers' part.
Second. I give and devise to my daughter
Eliza McDowell, during her life, my upper place, known as the still-house place and the adjoining survey, 75 acres; and at her death the same to be divided among the heirs of her body, if any; if none, then the said tracts of land to be equally divided among her living brothers and sisters, and the heirs of those that may be dead, said heirs representing only their fathers or mothers' part.
Third. I give and devise to my son,
Franklin McDowell, during his life, fifty six and one half acres of land, at the mouth of Bear Creek, patented in the name of James Campball; and at his death the same to be divided equally among the heirs of his body, if any; if none, then the said tract of land to be equally divided among his living brothers & sisters, and the heirs of those that may be dead, said heirs representing only their fathers or mothers' part.
Fourth. I give and devise to
Maria Roberts, wife of Moses Roberts, during her life, one hundred acres of land, called the Lawrence place; and at her death to be equally divided among the heirs of her body, if any; if none, then the said tract of land to be equally divided among her living brothers and sisters, and the heirs of those that may be dead, said heirs representing only their fathers or mothers' part.
Fifth. I give and devise to my son,
Thomas McDowell, and my daughter,
Sally Haynes, during their several lives, a tract of land lying on Cumberland River, nearly opposite the mouth of Buck Creek, known as the Bundy place, and adjoining thereto, containing one hundred and fifty acres, said land to be equally divided between them; and at the death of the said
Thomas McDowell, the part to which he shall become entitled during life shall pass and descend to the heirs of his body, if any; if none, then to his living brothers and sisters, and the heirs of those that may be dead, said heirs representing only their fathers and mothers' part and in like manner at the death of the said
Sally Haynes, her part or interest in said tract of land, shall pass and decend to the heirs of her body, if any; if none, to pass to her living brothers and sisters and the heirs of those that may be dead, said heirs representing only their fathers and mothers' part.
Sixth. I give and devise to my three grandchildren, heirs of my son,
Martin B. McDowell, dec'd, fifty acres of land lying on the waters of Buck Creek, called the Barnes survey.
Seventh. I give and devise to
Franklin McDowell and
Michael, my sons, all my household and kitchen furniture, all my horses, cattle, hogs and other stock of what description soever remaining at my death, to be equally divided between them.
Eighth. The lands owned by me on Rockcastle River, I wish to sell myself to pay all my debts and funeral expenses; and if sold by myself, I shall hand to my son,
Montgomery McDowell, one of the notes taken by me for said land to the amount of one hundred dollars; if not sold by me, it is my will and desire that my executor, or administrator with the will annexed, shall sell and convey the same; and that he pay out of the proceeds of the sale (if not before paid by me) to
Montgomery McDowell, one hundred dollars and whatever remains after paying all just debts and expenses shall be divided equally among all my heirs.
Ninth. To avoid loss and inconveniences, the Chancellor of the Pulaski Circuit Court with the consent of my executor, or administrator with the will annnexed, is hereby invested with power to hear the petition of any of the above named children for a sale of the lands separately devised to them for life, and after their death to the heirs of their body, if any; and if such petitioner has heirs of his or her body, and it shall appear to the satisfaction of said Chancellor that a sale of said land so asked for shall be advantageous to said child of mine and his or her heirs, a decree may be rendered for said sale, providing for the safe keeping or profitable reinvestment of that part of said sale as the heirs of the petitioner may be entitled to.
Tenth. I hereby invest my executor, or administrator with the will annexed with power to execute deeds for all land sold by him, and all other deeds which I would be bound to make if living and said deeds shall pass title as if made by me.
Lastly. I do nominate and appoint A. R. McKee, executor of this my last will and testament.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 13
th day of January 1858. Interlined before signed.
Edward (X his mark) McDowell Seal
In presence of John M. Hail, Isaac S. Hail
Commonwealth of Kentucky Pulaski County Set.
At a County Court holden for Pulaski County at the courthouse thereof in the town of Somerset on Monday the 17th day of May 1858, the foregoing Instrument of writing was produced in open court, and proven by the oath of John M. Hail and Isaac S Hail, subscribing witneses thereto, to be the act and deed, and true last will and testament of Edward McDowell dec'd and thereupon ordered to be recorded, and the same together with this Certificate hath been duly recorded in my office.
Will M. Fox Clk P.C.C.
Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell [c1813 - ] apparently never married. His approximate birth year is taken from the
1860 Census. He appeared on the following tax lists of Pulaski County KY accessed through 1858.
Table: Tax Listings of Michael McDowell
1837 - 1 WP, 1 H $55, TV $55
1838 - 1 WP, 1 [blank]
1839 - 1 WP, 4 C $10, P1 $500, TV $510
1840 - 1 WP, 2 H $60, 10 C $50, P1 $355, TV $465, [All hard to Read]
1841 - Not Found
1842 - No Tax Book
1843 - 1 WP, ? C $50, P1 $1,200, TV $1,250
1844 - 1 WP, P1 $284, 13 Acres - Pulaski County - Buck Creek $400, 4 C, TV $684
1845 - 1 WP, P1 $355, ? $50, 5 C, TV $405
1846 - No Tax Book
1847 - 1 WPV, 1 H $50, P1 $485, TV $535
1848 - 1 WPV, 1 H $40, 7 C $10, P1 $288, TV $338
1849 - No Tax Book
1850 - No Tax Book
1851 - 1 WP
1852 - 1 WP, P2 $50, TV $50
1853 - 1 WP
1854 - Not Found
1855 - 1 WP
1856 - 1 WP, P2 $25
1857 - 1 WPV, P2 $25, TV $25
1858 - 1 WP, 2 H $200, 6 C, P2/P3 $525, 12 Hogs over 6 Mo, TV $725
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
WPV = WP, 1 Voter
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
C = Cattle
P1 = 132 Acres / 162 Acres / 142 Acres / 153 Acres, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek
P2 = 50 Acres, Pulaski County, Watercourse Bar Creek / Buck Creek / Rockcastle River
P3 = 100 Acres, Pulaski County [See
1858 Will of Edward McDowell]
Michael appeared in the following deed as grantor. Note that his father began proceedings to
erect the mill on Buck Creek in 1835.
Michael McDowell of Pulaski County to Ebenezer Thompson of same for $150, interest in undivided half of 27-acre tract on Buck Creek on which is situated a saw mill & Grist mill. Beginning on a Spanish Oak, thence N21E 14 poles to 3 Dogwoods, thence N10W 60 poles to a Cedar on the top of Buck Creek Cliff, thence N59E 16 poles to 2 White Oaks, thence due North 60 poles crossing said Creek to a stake on the north side of said Creek, thence S60W 42 poles to a stake, thence S22W 70 poles to a stake, thence S45E 75 poles crossing sd Creek to the beginning being part of a 50-acre survey made for David Moore and conveyed by him to Thompson & McDowell. Signed: Michael McDowell. Recorded 10 August 1849.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB13:650-651 10 August 1849
Michael was sued by merchants for debt in 1843.
John M. Perkins & Ebenezer Thompson late merchants & partners in trade trading & transacting business under the firm & style of J. M. Perkins & Co. Plff agt Michael McDowell Deft } In Debt by petition. This day came the Plainfiffs by their attorney and the said defendant being solemnly called came not but made default. Therefore on motion of the plaintiff by his attorney, it is considered and ordered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against the said defendant the sum of seventy nine dollars the debt in the writing obligatory in the petition herein mentioned. with Interest thereon after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 3rd day of June 1842 until paid. It is also considered and ordered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the said defendant their costs by them about their Suit in this behalf and said Defendant in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO12:320 Monday 17 April 1843
The following court case involves the Colyer family and might be connected to a
related case involving his father
Edward McDowell and Buford Colyer.
The Same [Lyndsey Colyer, G alias George W Singleton, Alexr Colyer, Thomas Hail & Richard Barnes sureties of David Jones in his official bond as a constable of Pulaski County, and the said David Jones Appelants] agt Michael McDowell Appellee } Apps from a Jdt. This day came the parties in the two foregoing causes and by their attorneys and by consent the same is continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiOB7:452 Monday 18 July 1854
Lindsey Colyer, Richard Barnes and other Sureties for David Jones late as constable for Pulaski County and the said Jones Appellants agt Michael McDowell } On an appeal. This day came the parties and this case and by consent the same is continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiOB7:460 Monday 21 August 1854
Colyer & others Securities of D. Jones a constable & sd Jones Appellants agt Michael McDowell Appellee } Upon an appeal. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and by consent this cause is continued until the next term of this Court. And on motion of L. Colyer an attachment is awarded him against Thos Earls returnable here to the first day of the next November Term of this Court for failing to attend this Court at its present term after being duly summoned by the Sheriff upon that purpose with an endorsement bound thereon that the said Thomas Earls be admitted to bail upon his entering into a recognizance to the Commonwealth binding himself in the sum of twenty five dollars and his Security in the like sum.
PulaskiOB7:476 Monday 16 October 1854
Colyers & others Sureties of D. Jones &C Appellants agt Michael McDowell Appellee } Upon an Appeal. This day came the parties by their counsel and by consent this cause is continued until the next term of this Court. And on motion of L. Colyer it is ordered that an attachment issue returnable here to the next term of this Court against Michael McDowell for failing to appear at the present term after being duly summoned by the Sheriff with an endorsement thereon to wit, that the said McDowell be admitted to bail upon his entering into a recognizance to the Commonwealth bringing himself in the Penalty of twenty five dollars and his security in the like sum.
PulaskiOB7:520-521 Monday 15 January 1855
Colyer & others Securities Appellants agt Michael McDowell Appellee } Upon an appeal. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and on their motion, it is ordered that Judgment be entered against sd Colyer &C for $3.50, it having been so agreed.
PulaskiOB7:529 Monday 19 February 1855
Eliza McDowell
Eliza McDowell [c1817 - 10 June 1894
BLUE/FG]. According to her record at FG, her name was Caroline Elizabeth "Eliza" McDowell, but we have found no record to prove such a name.
Eliza McDowell appeared in the following Pulaski County tax lists.
Table: Tax Listings of Eliza McDowell
1852 - 2 Children 5-16
1853 - 2 Children 5-16
1857 - 2 Children 6-18
1858 - 75 Acres - Pulaski County - Buck County $225, 3 Cattle, 3 Children 6-18, 6 Hogs over 6 Mo, TV $225
The children reported by Eliza are likely the sons of her deceased brother
Martin B. McDowell. The 75-acre tract in 1858 was bequeathed to her by her father Edward in his
1858 Will.
She appeared as a defendant in the following court case.
Thomas Earles Appealant agt Eliza McDowell Appellee} On an Appeal. This day came the parties in this case by their Attornies and the evidence of the witnesses of the respective parties being heard and the Court throughly weighing and considering the premises doth adjudge and doth hereby order accordingly, that the Judgment of the Court below be reversed & set aside, and that the Appellant Thomas Earles recover of the Appellee Eliza McDowell his costs as well that in the Court below, as in this behalf expended.
PulaskiOB7:407 Monday 20 February 1854
Eli/Edmund Montgomery McDowell
Eli/Edmund Montgomery McDowell [c1819 - ] married Ellen MNU [c1825 - ]. His first name varies from Eli to Edmund in different records. They had the following children.
James McDowell [c1851 - ]
Sarah McDowell [c1854 - ]
Montgomery and Ellen appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Pulaski County KY
Division 1
Montgomery McDowel - 31 M - KY
Nelly Gooden - 35 F - KY
America Gooden - 23 F - KY
Elizabeth " - 19 F - KY
Jefferson " - 15 M - KY
Thomas " - 5 M - KY
Franklin " - 2 M - KY
Milly " - 3 F - KY
Peggy " - 1/12 F - KY
1860 Census Pulaski County KY
District 2, PO Somerset
Eli M. McDowell - 41 M - Farmer - KY
Ellen - 35 F - KY
James - 9 M - KY
Sarah - 6 F - KY
Montgomery appeared in the following tax listings of Pulaski County KY.
Table: Tax Listings of Montgomery McDowell
1845 - 1 WP
1846 - No Tax Book
1848 - 1 WPV
1849 - No Tax Book
1850 - No Tax Book
1851 - 1 WP, 1 H $40, 6 C, 2 Children between 5-16, 50 Acres - Pulaski County - Buck Creek $50, TV $90
1852 - 1 WP, 1 H $45, 8 C, 1 Hog over 6 mo, TV $45
1852 - E.N. McDowell & C. Doolin, 80 Acres - Pulaski County - Rockcastle River $80, TV $80
1853 - 1 WP, 1 H $45, 4 C, 50 Acres - Pulaski County - Buck Creek $50, 4 Children 5-16, 8 Hogs over 6 mo, TV $95
1855 - 1 WP, 1 H $70, 7 C, 40 Acres $20, 2 Children 6-18, 7 Hogs over 6 mo, TV $90
1856 - 1 WP, 3 H $175, 11 C $75, 24 hogs over 6 mo $2,100, 70 Acres - Pulaski County - Rockcastle River $35, 3 Children 6-18, TV $3,750
1857 - 1 WPV, 1 H $60, 3 C, 4 hogs over 6 mo, 2 Children 6-18, TV $60
1858 - 1 WP, 1 H $75, 8 C, 40 Acres - Pulaski County - Cumberland River $40, 3 Children 6-18, Equalization Law $80, TV @$0.20 per $100 $195
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
WPV = WP, 1 Voter
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
C = Cattle
TV = Total value of taxable property
He was appointed to view the way for a road alteration.
On motion of [Cyrenius] Wait, it is ordered that Booker White, Montgomery McDowell, & John M. Hail Esqr be and they are hereby appointed viewers to view the proposal alteration in the Whitley road leaving the present road between George Caster's and Montgomery McDowells, thence down the point & under the bluff they are ordered and directed to report to this Court the conveniences and inconveniences which will result as well to the public as individuals in case said alteration shold be established.
PulaskiOB7:547 Tuesday 20 March 1855
The viewers on the application of Cyrenius Wait to view an alteration of that part of the Whitley Road leaving the present Road between George Carters & Montgomery McDowell this day returned and filed their report which is ordered to be noted of Record and from said report, it appears that said change will be of public good, and that the proprietors of the lands through which said change is proposed to be made consenting to the Establishment of said change on writing, it is ordered by the Court that the Whitley Road that part as, Beginning at the ford of Rockcastle, thence down Rockcastle and around under the bluff & up the point to Intersect said old road near E. McDowells be and the same is hereby established according to the report of the viewers returned & filed herein as above described and set forth.
PulaskiOB7:575 Monday 18 June 1855
He is mentioned in a land dispute.
Court Execution against W.B. Sipes for Thomas M Doolin Plaintiff. Master to sell tracts of land. … No. 7: Also the undivided half of eighty acres patented to Doolin & McDowell on 17 Febru 1848 in Pulaski County on waters of Rockcastle River.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB23:599-603 31 March 1869
Thomas McDowell
Thomas McDowell [15 January 1822 - 1891 PMT] married married first to Sabetha "Saletha" McDowell [1825 - 1870 PMT], the daughter of his uncle
Luke McDowell. They had the following children.
Nancy McDowell [c1849 - ]
Lucretia McDowell [5 October 1853 - 15 October 1941] married Thomas Elliot Wright [July 1852 - 1908] on 2 October 1870 in DeKalb County TN.
Willis W. McDowell [c1855 - ]
Thomas married second to Cyntha Pernettia Fisher [10 April 1842 - 1910
FIS/FG] on 16 October 1871 in DeKalb County TN. They had the following children.
Mildren McDowell [c1874 - ]
Nanson B. McDowell [c1878 - ]
Thomas appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census DeKalb County TN
District 9
Thomas McDowell - 28 M - Farmer - KY
Celethe - 25 F - TN
Nancy - 1 F - TN
1860 Census Warren County TN
PO McMinnville
Thomas Maidwell - 40 M - Far - KY
Sabetha - 34 F - HK - TN
Nancy - 11 F - TN
Lucretia - 7 F - TN
Willis - 5 M - TN
1870 Census DeKalb County TN
PO Smithville
Thomas McDowell - 50 M - Farmer - KY
Saletha - 45 F - House Keeping - TN
Lucretia - 15 F - TN
Willis W. - 13 M - TN
Nancy C. Ferguson - 8 F - TN
1880 Census DeKalb County TN
District 6
Thomas McDowell - 56 M - Farming - KY NC VA
Vernette - 39 F - Wife - Keeping House - TN TN TN
Mildred - 6 F - daughter - at home - TN KY TN
Nanson B. - 2 M - son - at home - TN KY TN
Thomas appeared in the following tax lists of Pulaski County KY.
Table: Tax Listings of Thomas McDowell
1842 - No Tax Book
1843 - 1 WP, 1 H $30, TV $30
1844 - 1 WP
1845 - 1 WP
1846 - No Tax Book
1849 - No Tax Book
1850 - No Tax Book
1851 - 1 WP, 2 H $45, 2 C, TV $45
1852 - 1 WP, 1 H, 75 Acres - Pulaski County - Buck Creek $75, TV $225
1853-1857 - Not Found
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
C = Cattle
TV = Total value of taxable property
Thomas was accused of public drunkenness in 1844 and disturbing religious worship in 1848.
The grand jury appeared in Court and retired to their room to consider of their presentments &C and after some time spent in deliberation returned in Court and made the following presentments & Indictments, Viz [List]
Same [The Comlth] Plff agt Thos McDowell Deft } Prest for same [Drunkenness]
PulaskiCO12:670-671 Tuesday 22 October 1844
Same [Comlth of Kentucky] Plff agt Thomas McDowell Deft } Upon a presentment for Drunkenness. This day came the attorney for the Commonwealth and said Defendant being solemnly called came not but made default. Therefore on motion of the attorney for the Comlth, it is considered and ordered by the Court that said Deft do make his fine to the Commonwealth by the payment of five shillings for being drunk as alleged in the presentment against him and that he also pay the costs of this prosecution and said Defendant may be taken &C.
PulaskiCO12:748 Thursday 19 December 1844
The Comth Pltff agt Thomas McDowell Deft } Upon a Prest for disturbing Rel Worship. This day came the attorney for the Comth and on his motion ordered that an allias process be awarded herein returnable here &C and it is ordered that this Prest be and the same is continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO13:558 1 May 1848
Fountain Forrest McDowell
Fountain Forrest McDowell [29 March 1882 - 30 September 1948
CAG/FG] married Nancy Bell Courtis [5 January 1888 - 20 January 1967
CAG/FG]. He appeared in the following census record with his mother.
1900 Census DeKalb County TN
District 6
Cynthia P. McDowell - 58 F - Head - Apr 1842 Wd 28 6/4 - TN TN TN
Forntain F. - 17 M - Son - Mar 1883 - TN KY TN
Martin B. "Beaty" McDowell
Martin B. "Beaty" McDowell [c1823 - c1850] married Harriett Jasper. Her maiden name is found in the Will of her father.
Will of Charles Jasper dated 11 February 1830/1850, probated Monday 15 April 1830/1850: 3rd I do give to my Daughter Harriet McDowell the wife of Martin B. McDowell one Dollar.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiWB3B:1203 11 February 1830/1850
They had the following children. We believe that they are the three grandchildren mentioned in the
1858 Will of Edward McDowell.
Thomas McDowell [1842 - 1926
BLUE/FG] married Sarah Stansbery [1845 - 15 October 1892
BLUE/FG], the daughter of Zachariah Stansberry, and Christenia MNU, on 16 March 1877 in Whitley County KY.
Cornelius G. McDowell [c1846 - 22 August 1864
HAIL/FG] buried at Camp Burnside KY.[See
below]
John James McDowell [c1849 - ]
Martin appeared in the following tax lists of Pulaski County KY. Note that his wife Harriet takes over in 1852. She only records two children since James is too young to be counted. We note that her three sons live with her sister-in-law
Eliza McDowell in the
1860 Census.
Table: Tax Listings of Martin B. McDowell
1845 - 1 WP
1846 - No Tax Book
1847 - 1 WPV, 3 C, P1 $50, TV $50
1848 - 1 WPV, P1 $50, TV $50
1849 - No Tax Book
1850 - No Tax Book
1851 - Not Found
1852 - Harriet, 1 C, 2 Children 5-16
1853 - Harriet, 2 Children 5-16
WP = White Male Tithable over 21
WPV = WP and Voter
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
C = Cattle
TV = Total value of taxable property
P1 = 50 acres, Pulaski County, Watercourse Buck Creek
Harriet McDowell married Thomas Stringer on 10 October 1853 in Pulaski County KY and appeared in the 1870 Census along with her son John James McDowell.
1870 Census Pulaski County KY
Juggernaut, PO Thompsonville
Harriet Stringer - 42 F
Thomas P. - 14 M
William C. - 12 M
Mariah E. - 10 F
Hiram D. - 8 M
Mary A. - 6 F
Slotha - 4 F
John J. McDowell - 21 M
Brant C. Quarles - 39 M
In the Kentucky Death Certificate of Harriet's son Thomas Polk Stringer, his mother is reported as Harriet Jasper which confirms her as the wife of Martin B. McDowell and that John James McDowell is their son.
The death of Cornelius in the Civil War is recorded in the following document.
No. 3
Record of death and interment
Name and number of person intered: Cornelius G. McDowell
Number and locality of the grave: Body taken home
Regiment, rank and company: Private Co."I," 49th Ky V.T.
Residence before enlistment: Pulaski County KY
Conjugal condition, (and if married, the residence of the widow): [blank]
Cause of death: Debility
Age of the deceased: 18 Years
Nativity: Kentucky
Date of death and burial: Died Aug 22nd 1864
To The Sexton of Post Cemetery Camp Burnside KY:
You will receive and immediately inter, the remains of the person above described and preserve this record, and also attend to the setting of the head-board at the grave, as provided by the Government and ordered by the Secretary of War.
Logan's Crossroads National Cemetery
Allen Franklin McDowell
Allen Franklin "Frank" McDowell [c1825 - c1880] married Malletta/Matilla Adcock [29 May 1835 - 26 January 1928] on 18 November 1862 in Warren County TN. They had two children.
Sophronia A. McDowell [c1860 - 17 May 1931] married William Fisher [c1845 - ]
Robert Lee McDowell [15 May 1867 - 1 April 1945
PISG/FG] married Lillie Fisher [18 May 1867 - 22 July 1934
PISG/FG], the daughter of Madison Lee Fisher and Emily C. MNU, on 20 December 1885 in DeKalb County TN.
Frank appeared in the following census records.
1870 Census Dekalb County TN
District 6, PO Smithville
Allen F. McDowell - 45 M
Malletta - 35 F
Sophronia A. - 10 F
Robert L. - 2 M
Frank appeared in the following tax lists of Pulaski County KY accessed through 1858.
Table: Tax Listings of Allen Franklin McDowell
1848 - 1 WPV
1849 - No Tax Book
1850 - No Tax Book
1852 - 1 WP
1853 - 1 WP
1854-1857 - Not Found
Frank was the defendant in the following court case.
The Commonwealth of Ky by Squire Griffin Pltff agt Allen F. McDowell } Upon a recognizance to keep the peace. This day came as well the attorney for the Comth as the deft McDowell who appeared in this charge of his recognizance entered into for his personal appearance here on this day and the prosecutor being solemnly called came not but made default. Therefore on motion of the attorney for the Comth ordered that this recognizance be and the same is dischared.
PulaskiCR13:557 1 May 1848
Frank had vacant land surveyed in 1858.
Ordered that the surveyor of Pulaski County survey for David A. Davis & A. F. McDowel fifty acres of vacant and unappropriated land in said county in one or more parcels, they having paid to the Judges of this Court $1.15 cents the price of that quantity of land as required by Law.
PulaskiOB8:83[torn page number] 18 August 1858
Allen at age 39 enlisted on 1 October 1864 at Liberty in the Fifth Cavalry of the Union Army.
Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell [1781 - 3 September 1823
WAU/FG] married Margaret Waugh about 1803. His tombstone has the following inscription.
In Memory of Michael McDowell who departed this life September 3d 1823 in the 42d Year of his Age.
They had the following possible children according to PMT.
Allen C. McDowell [15 December 1806 - 12 January 1878
HC/FG], son of Michael McDowell and Elizabeth Jane Haggart, married first to Eliza Henderson on 21 October 1840 in Platte County MO and second to Elizabeth Jane Cunningham [23 November 1836 - 19 May 1900
HC/FG] on 5 July 1855 in Texas County MO. In the 1870 Census of Texas County MO, he reports being born in 1806 in NC. After Allen's death, Elizabeth married to Corp. William M. Haggart [15 December 1828 - 20 November 1905
HC/FG].
Margaret Malvina McDowell [1807 NC - 27 November 1867 New Orleans] Her surname on her Louisiana death record is Brown and she at age 52 was married to John P. Brown in 1860 in Livingston County LA and from NC. In 1850 at age 39, she is apparently Margaret Cannon, a widow in Lannahassee, Stewart County GA from NC.
Michael appeared in the following census record.
1810 Census Wilkes County NC
Wilkesborough
2 Males 0-9: [Allen]
1 Male 26-44: Michael
2 Females 0-9: [Margaret]
1 Female 16-25: [Margaret]
In the 1810 January Session of Wilkes County Court, Michael had a claim filed against him. We suspect that this is the younger Michael listed in the 1810 Census of Wilkes County since
his father is already in Lee County VA.[
9]
Michael McDowel County Trustee
We your Committee to whom was Referd the Settlement of Michl McDowell County Trustee for the year 1809, Reports as follows, that sd McDowell has Recd of the Clerk of Wilkes County Court fines to the amt of £70.10.8 & has Produced Claims of £79.1.2 & Recommend that a Claim Issue to said Michl McDowell for the Ballance of £7.12.6 … Isd
A Robinett
Frs. Barnard
Jno. R. Johnson
Commer
Read & Recd bef the Court.}
Test: R. Martin Clk
Michael purchased several slaves during the period 1810 to 1812.
Robert Kelton to Michael McDowell for $400, a Negro woman named Bettey under 26 and her child named Sandy.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDB(1809-1815):62 27 March 1810 [Copy WilkesDBG:206]
P. S. Zively to Michael McDowell for $400, a Negro man named Charles about 35 years old.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDB(1809-1815):68 27 August 1811
Michael McDowell to Joseph Baker for $400, a Negro boy named Scasa about 19 years old. Signed: M. McDowell. Witnesses: J. Waugh, R. Carson. Registered 17 March 1813 in Wilkes County.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDB(1809-1815):270 12 February 1812
In 1810, he purchased 100 acres from Richard Owens. Note that J. Waugh, potentially relative of his wife, witnessed the deed.
Richard Owens of Wilkes County to Michael McDowel for $425, 100 acres conveyed to Owens by Sarah Gordon Guardian of the heir of Nathaniel Gordon Deceased VA. On North side of the Yadkin River. Beginning on a Hickory on the bank of the River, thence North 66 poles to a Black Oak, thence West 140 poles to Smythys Creek, thence down said Creek to its mouth where it empties into the Yadkin River, thence down said River to the Beginning. Signed: Richard Owens. Witnesses: A. Black. J. Waugh. Registered November Term 1813.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDB(1809-1815):334 14 August 1810
In 1813, he purchased a lot in Wilkesboro.
Francis Bernard to Michael McDowell, both of Wilkes County, for $300, 1 acre lot of land in Town of Wilkesboro No. 33. Beginning at a stake & running N20W 16 poles to a stake, then S20W 10 poles to a stake, then S20E 16 poles to a stake, then N20E 10 poles to the beginning. Signed: Frs Barnard. Witnessed: Jno Irwin, Jesse Robinett. Registered August Term 1814.[KM Abstract]
WilkesDB(1809-1815):429 5 August 1813
We have not discovered how Michael disposed of his property in Wilkes County.
At the 1816 July Term of the Wilkes County Court, an M. McDowell served as a commissioner to review the 1815 report of Eli Petty, County Trustee.[
10] At the 1817 August term, he was a commissioner appointed to settle the guardian account of John Saint Clair for the estate of Shadrach Sanders left by his mother Luch Sanders and to settle the guardian account of Francis Barnard for Young Sanders and Elizabeth Sanders, heirs of Lucy Sanders decd.[
11]
In November 1818, the estate of John W. Gordon holds a desperate note against Michael. This appears to indicate that he has left Wilkes County and cannot be found to pay the amount of the note to the estate.
Inventory of Estate of John W. Gordon
Michael McDowell without dat Amt. $7.75 desperate
[KM Abstract]
WilkesWB3:189 November Term 1818
John McDowell
John McDowell [20 May 1783 - 7 October 1877
MPC/FG] married Surena Nancy Busick [30 September 1796 - 3 December 1841
MPC/FG]. According to his FG record, the tombstone inscription reads as follows: John P. McDowell died October 7, 1877, Aged 94 yrs, 5 months, 7 days. The following children have been identified.
James A. McDowell [1814 - 29 April 1866] married Clarissa Sarah Boyd [1828 - 27 January 1896] on 21 April 1846 in Saline, Ste. Genevieve County MO.
Dr. William Franklin McDowell [22 March 1822 - 18 November 1872] married Cynthia A. Cunningham [c1827 - 12 February 1898]
Irvin/Ervin McDowell [7 July 1825 - 9 October 1882
HAM/FG] married Manerva Hill [14 October 1829 - 5 August 1907
HAM/FG], the daughter of John Daniel Hill and Mary L. McNeil.
Hill McDowell [c1825 - ]
Surrena McDowell [c1827/11 May 1716 - 7 July 1893] likely never married.
Matilda McDowell [19 November 1829 - 5 February 1888] married James Spears/Speers
Caroline McDowell [16 January 1830 - 4 October 1899] married R. T. Tipton.
John M. McDowell [12 February 1833 - 17 February 1895] married Susannah Shelby Jones [18 November 1834 - 19 November 1915], daughter of James Jones and Lorinda Warren.[
McDowell, 404]
John and Nancy appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Claiborne County TN
John McDowell
1 Male 0-4: [Hill]
2 Males 5-9: [William, Irvin]
1 Male 40-49: [John]
2 Females 0-4: [Surrena, Matilda]
1 Female 30-39: [Nancy]
1840 Census Claiborne County TN
John McDowell
1 Male 5-9: [John]
1 Male 10-14: [Hill]
2 Males 15-19:[William, Irvin]
1 Male 50-59: [John]
1 Female 5-9: [Caroline]
2 Females 10-14: [Surrena, Matilda]
1 Female 40-49: [Nancy]
1850 Census Hancock County TN
Subdivision 33
John McDowell - 60 M - Farmer - NC
Hill - 25 M - Farmer - TN
Surrena - 22 F - TN
Matilda - 21 F - TN
Caroline - 20 F - TN
John - 18 M - TN
1860 Census Hancock County TN
Four Mile, PO Alanthas Hill
John McDawel - 76 M - farming - VA
Simena - 33 F - weaving - TN
Matilda - 30 F - weaving - TN
Caroline - 29 F - weaving - TN
Calvin N. Westick - 26 M - farm Laborer - TN
1870 Census Hancock County TN
District 14, PO Rob Camp
John McDowell - 87 M - Farmer - NC
Sinna - 41 F - Keeping house - TN
Matilda - 39 F - at home - TN
Caroline - 37 F - at home - TN
James Spear - 22 M - Farm Laborer - VA
1880 Census Hancock County TN
District 14
James Speer - 33 M - Farmer - VA VA VA
Matilda - 41 F - wife - keeping house - TN NC TN
Elnora - 7 F - daughter - TN VA TN
R. T. Tipton - 37 M - brother-in-law - works on farm - VA VA TN
Carline Tipton - 47 F - Sister-in-law - TN NC TN
Cambell Bird - 15 M - Servant - TN TN TN
Surrena McDowl - 51 F - Sister-in-Law - TN NC TN
John is listed on the Census Non-population Schedule dated 11 July 1860 in Hancock County TN as an owner involved in agriculture. He also is listed in the 1870 Non-population Schedule in Hancock County TN involved in agriculture.
John first appeared in the tax lists of Lee County VA as shown in the
Tax Table for his father for the years 1809 to 1813. He was not found from 1814 through 1816. In 1816, he appeared in the tax lists for Pulaski County KY through 1822 as shown in the following table.
Table: Pulaski County Tax Listings of John McDowell
1816 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV $30
1817 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV $40
1818 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV $40
1819 - 1 WP, 2 H, TV $70
1820 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV $60
1821 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV $60
1822 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV $80
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
TV = Total value of taxable property
We turn now to the land records of John as found in surveyor's records. Fifty acres of land were surveyed for him as Entry No. 119 dated 6 July 1824 on 14 January 1825 and recorded on 12 July 1824.
Walkers Jan. Entry 107
John McDowel 50 Acres
Scale of 50 poles to an inch
Jacob Poteat and John McCloud Sworn Chain Bearers
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County
By Virtue of an Entry of No. 119 dated the 6th day of July 1824.
I have surveyed fifty acres of Land for John McDowel, on the South side of Powels river, adjoining the deeded land of said McDowel on the South side of Powels river immediately above the Mouth of four mile Creek
Beginning at a Beech, then running South twenty degrees East forty four poles to a sugar tree, then south fifty five degrees East ninety poles to a Cedar on a clifty river hill, then north twenty derees East on a bluff ninety four poles to a stake on the Bank of the river, then down the river as it meanders thirty poles to a double poplar corner to the Old granted land, then south seventy three west on the line of the said old Grant one hundred and twenty two poles to the Beginning.
Surveyed the 14th day of January 1825.
Walter Evans Surveyor
for Claiborne County
Recorded the 12th day of July 1825
At the same time, John served as a chainer on 5 July 1825.
Page 109 Scale of 50 poles to an inch
Wm Harrel 50 Acres General Entry No. 106
John McDowel and John McCloud Sworn Chain Bearers
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County
By Virtue of an Entry No. 106 dated the 5th day of July 1825, I have surveyed fifty acres of land for Wm Herrel on Powels river and on the north side of the same adjoining the grant of land whereon William Beals now lives
Beginning on a poplar near the north bank of the river thence running North forty five East thirty one poles to a white oak
North twenty west eight four poles to a white oak
North sixty East twenty poles to a Chinequi pine oak
North twelve East twenty two poles to a White oak
North ten west sixty four poles to an Ash on said grant line
Thence on said Grant line south sixty five degrees west sixty poles to a stake in a field
South twenty five East twenty poles to a hicory
South seventy five East thirty two poles to a poplar
South twelve East twenty four poles to a hicory
South forty five West fifteen poles to a gum tree on the north bank of the river
Then up the river as it meanders to the Beginning
Surveyed the 14th of January 1825
Walter Evans Surveyor
for Claiborne County
recorded July 12th 1825
McDowell's land, presumably John's property — located next to Herrel, Yeare, Parkey land — is mentioned in an entry dated 12 September 1831 in a surveyor's book.
Scale of 100 poles to an inch
Henry Claxton & Harmon Hutson Sworn Chain bearers
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County
Entered without price to the State
By virtue of an Entry No. 705 dated the 12th day of September 1831, I have surveyed one hundred acres of land for Joseph Parkey adjoining the tract on which he now lives on the south side of Powels river
This 100 acres Survey is seen by the dotted lines a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r S T, including the river from m n down to S T.
Including the river for upwards of two miles and including all the vacant land between the lines of William Yeary and C. Claxtons oldest tract on the North side of the river
1 Beginning on a Stake at the river Bluff & at a Spanish Oak and at the North East corner of a grant to Hord on which said Parkey now lives running thence south nineteen East twenty six poles to a hicory
2 East fifty four poles crossing a branch to a beech
3 Thence East again sixty two poles to a Cherry tree and Ash
4 Thence North sixteen poles to a beech
5 West ten poles to an Ash Hutsons corner
6 North fifty six poles to a beech Hutsons corner
7 Thence East twenty poles crossing a branch to a beech
8 Thence North thirty East twenty poles crossing a branch to a beech
9 Thence North forty four poles to an Elm and Ash
10 Thence East fifty eight poles to and Ironwood and the rivers bluff
11 Thence on the bluff of the river North thirty west forty six poles to an Ash at or near McDowells corner
12 Thence on McDowels line North westerly seventy four poles to a white Oak
13 Thence south eighty ten west ten poles twenty eight poles to Powels river at [blank]
14 Thence south eighty west ten poles crossing Powels the river to a stake in Yeares line on the north side of the river
15 Thence down the river and Yeares line three hundred and twenty poles to the lowest line of Yeares tract
16 Thence leaving the river and on Yeares line & to Claxtons line and with Claxtons line to the river
17 Thence down the river three hundred and twenty poles to a stake
18 Thence crossing the river at right angles to said Parkeys Hord grant line
19 Thence up the river to the Beginning
Surveyed the 3d day of December 1831.
Walter Evans Surveyor
of Claiborne County
Recorded the 12th day of Dec. 1831
John and his brother
William appear in a Surveyor Book B Index for pages 125 and 126. On page 125, a survey dated 17 May 1832 is reported for John and
William McDowell for 50 acres, Entry No. 728 dated 16 April 1832 and adjoining Harmon Hudson. The entry reads as follows:
Page 125, Scale of 50 poles to an inch
John &
Wm McDowell 50 Acres
Reuben Dean and Lee Busick Sworn Chainers
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County
By virtue of an Entry No. 728 dated the 16
th day of April 1832 (without price for the State) I have surveyed fifty acres of land for
John &
William McDowell adjoining Harmon Hudsons lands at & on Wallens ridge.
Beginning on a Stake at a hicory and Dogwood in Hudsons line running thence south fifty East [West on plat] one hundred and
fifty twenty six poles to a Sassafras grape vine and two Dogwoods
Thence south forty East sixty four poles up Wallens ridge to two large gums high on the ridge
Thence North fifty East one hundred and twenty six poles to a stake just sixty four poles from the Beginning
thence North forty west sixty four poles to the Beginning.
Surveyed the 17
th day of May 1832
Walter Evans Surveyor
of Claiborne County
Record the 3d day of July 1832
On page 126, a survey dated 17 May 1832 for 50 acres for John and
William McDowell adjoining John McDowell with
Michael McDowell sworn as a chainer under Entry No. 727 dated 16 April 1832. The entry reads as follows:
Page 126 Scale of 50 poles to an inch
John &
Wm McDowell 50 Acres
Reuben Dean and
Michael McDowell Sworn Chainers
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County
By virtue of an Entry No. 727 dated the 16
th day of April 1832 (Land for costs only) I have surveyed fifty acres of land for
John and
William McDowell on Powels river chiefly lying on the south side of the river opposite to a cove and below four mile creek adjoining the lands of
John McDowell.
1 Beginning on the south bank of the river on a stake at an Elm in William Harrels line running south fifty five East one hundred and forty eight poles to a pine oak
2 Thence south ten west twelve poles to Powels river at a small beech & two small red oaks
3 thence down the river & crossing the same sixty four poles to an Elm on the south bank of the river
John McDowels __ corner
4 thence on the lines of Surveys made for
John McDowell and including all of a twenty five acre survey made for
Michael McDowell westernly and south of the twenty five acre survey for said
Michael & below four mile creek
5 thence up the river as it meanders to the Beginning
Surveyed the 17
th day of May 1832.
Walter Evans surveyor
of Claiborne County
Recorded the 4th day of July 1832
John McDowell and
William McDowell served as chainers on Entry No. 731 dated 27 April 1832 for 75 acres and surveyed 16 May 1832.
Page 119
Reuben Dean 60 Acres
John McDowell and
Wm McDowell Sworn Chainers
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County
By virtue of an entry No. 731 dated the 27
th day of April 1832 made for 75 Acres. I have surveyed sixty acres of land for Reuben Dean the Enterer there being only
60 sixty acres to be found in the bounds of the entry. Bounded on the north side of Powels river adjoining said Deans other lands
1 Beginning on three black oaks a corner of his 200 Acre tract running west fifty poles to two black oaks
2 Thence south fifty three poles to a small hicory
3 Thence North sixty one East on William Bealses line one hundred and forty three poles crossing the Lee road twice to two gum trees
4 Thence North twenty eight East forty two poles to a gum, gum is in a hollow but not wrote in the plat
5 Thence north seventy five west twenty eight poles to a black oak
6 Thence North fifty six west seventy six poles to a white oak and black oak
7 Thence south to the Beginning
Surveyed the 16
th day of May 1832.
Walter Evans Surveyor
of Claiborne County
Recorded the 11th day of June 1832
On 21 November 1834, 12 acres of land was surveyed for John McDowell as Entry No. 826 dated 16 August 1834.
Page 256
John McDowell 12 Acres in & at the river
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County
By virture of Entry No. 826 dated August 16
th 1834 made for fifty acres of land, I have surveyed twelve acres of land for
John McDowel the Enterer there being only 12 acres of vacant land in the bounds of the Entry situate on Powels river and including that part of the river called Hugh Stone Shoals immediately below the mouth of 4 mile Creek
Beginning on a stake at a Beech & Red oak about seventy six poles below the mouth of 4 mile creek & on the North West Bank of the river thence up the river on its bank Sixty six poles to a double Lyn
2 Thence North thirty five East fourteen poles crossing the river to a Sycamore near a line of a survey made for
John &
Wm McDowel
3 Thence down the river on said line sixty six poles to a Beech
4 Thence on a line of said survey for North sixty eight East twenty seven poles to a Dogwood:
in John McDowels older line
5 Thence south twenty East thirty eight poles to a sugar tree
John McDowels old corner
6 Thence fourteen poles to the river at an Elm
7 Thence one straight line crossing the river to the Beginning
Surveyed Nov. 21
st 1834
Walter Evans Surveyor
for Claiborne County
Recorded the 8th day of Dec. 1834
Turning now to deeds in Claiborne County, Levy Fortner sold 50 acres to John McDowel in 1817.
Know all men by these presents that I Levy Fortner of the State of Tennessee & Claiborn County do bargain & sell unto John McDowel a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the State of Tennessee Claiborn County the sd McDowel paid the sd Fortner the sum of three hundred Dollars to him paid in hand by the sd McDowel for fifty acres of land lying in the county afforesd lying on the south side of Powels river in Houstain bend Beginning at a large Elm on the south side of the River thence west forty pole to a sugar tree & dogwood & beach pointer & south three East fifty eight poles to a beech south sixty four east seventy five poles to three beach pointers North fifty seven east eighty eight pole to a double poplar on the river bank then with its meanders to the beginning conveyed the 15th of July 1812 with its appertences to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of Land with its apartances to the sd John McDowel to his heirs or assigns forever I bind myself my heirs & administrators jointly & firmly on to the said John McDowel his heirs or assigns forever with all the appertenances belonging to the said land I hereunto with setting hand & seal the 1 day of January in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred & seventeen.
Levy (x his m) Fortner
ClaiborneDBE:225-226 1 January 1817
In a Claiborne County deed dated 12 October 1833, Harmon Hutson sold 100 acres to John McDowell and Mary Buzie/Buzic
H. Hutson Deed to John McDowell & Ms. Busick 100 acres
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County }
Personally appeared before me Benjamin F. Cloud Clerk of the Court of pleas & quarter sessions for said County, the within Harmon Hudson the bargainer with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the within Deed for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand at office in
Tazewell this 29th day of Oct 1833
Benj. F. Cloud clk
This Indenture Entered into this 12th day of October 1833 - Between Harmon Hutson of the County of Claibourne and State of Tennessee on the one part and John McDowell & Mary Busic of the County & State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred and fifty Dollars, to me in hand paid by the sd John McDowel & Mary Busic the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged Hath bargained & sold aliened and confirmed and by these presents do give grant alien and confirm in fee unto the said John McDowel & Mary Busic a certain piece or parcel of land Situate in the County and State aforesaid on the North side of Wallins ridge & South side of Powels River and Bounded as follows - Beginning on a Sugar tree on the River Clift thence west forty four poles to an Elm thence west twenty seven poles to a Beach thence south forty eight poles to an ash and Spanish Oak in Hobbs line thence East Eighty poles to a blue ash Hobbs corner thence south twenty poles to a walnut and ash on a point of the Wallins ridge thence east Eighty poles to a Stake at a point due East from the Beginning thence West Eighty nine poles to the Beginning containing one Hundred acres be the same more or less with its appertainances. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appertainances to the said John McDowel & Mary Busic Jointly and their heirs or assigns forever. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal the day and year above written.
Harmon (X his mark) Hutson Seal
In presence of
Jefferson Rice
Samuel Harris
Filed in my office the 13th day of August 1859 at 10 Oclock A.M. and registered the same day.
D. Caldwell register
for Claiborne County
ClaiborneDBZ:87 12 October 1833
Two deeds of gift involving John and his father
Michael appeared in the 1827 term of the Claiborne Court.
A Deed of Gift from Michael McDowell to John McDowell for one half acre of land was duly proven in open court by the oaths of Joseph Sampson and Jacob M. Poteat the subscrbing witnesses thereto was admited to record and ordered to be registered.
A deed of Gift from John McDowell to Michail McDowell for one acre of land was duly proven in open court by the oaths of Joseph Sampson and Jacob M. Poteat the only subscribing witnesses thereto was admited to record and ordered to be registered.
ClaiborneP&QS:397 Monday 20 December 1827
John appeared in the following road records.
Isd. August 27: Ordered by the court that Alexander Ritchie be appointed overseer of the new road leading from the nine mile post at Dohertys to the Powel Valley road at John Hurst that is from the said nine mile post to Powels river and have for hands the following bounds that is all Captain Thomas McCartys Company south of Wallens ridge and the following named hands on the north side of said Ridge William Herrold, John McDowell, Joseph Baker, William Baker, William Medlock, William McDowell and Robert G. Parks.
ClaiborneP&QS:161-162 Wednesday 16 August 1820
Ordered by the Court that Valuntine Fulps, William Barnwell, John Dobb, Thomas Stone, and John McDowell be appointed jurors to view apart of the road leading from Bullards upper Ferry to Tazewell near Jesse Hursts fence and make report to this present term.
ClaiborneP&QS:3 Monday 18 September 1826
Ordered by the Court that Robert Bealy have the following hands to open the road of which he is overseer, to wit: James Mechan, John McDooel, Henry McDewell, Edmond Cretchfield, James Mundey Jr., William Mundy Jr., Wm Taylor, John Pace, Thomas Taylor hands, & Thomas F. Hardy.
ClaiborneP&QS:151 Tuesday 18 September 1827
Ordered by the Court that Robert Bealy have the following hands to open the road of which he is overseer, to wit: James Mechan, John McDooel, Henry McDewell, Edmond Cretchfield, James Mundey Jr., William Mundy Jr., Wm Taylor, John Pace, Thomas Taylor hands, & Thomas F. Hardy.
ClaiborneP&QS:151 Tuesday 18 September 1827
Ordered by the court that Peter Parkey be appointed overseer of one Hugh Montgomery, to Thos.P. Coleman in room & stead of Thos Rice & have for hands Joseph Parkey, Enos Hobby, William McConnell, John Walker, Liven Bunak, Thos P. Coleman, Ezekial Clouse, Drury Lawson, Reuben Lawson, Christopher Cloud, Eligaj Vanoy, Harmon Hulbon, & John McDowell.
ClaiborneP&QS:317 Monday 15 December 1828
Ordered by the Court that John McDowell be appointed overseer of the road from Capps ford on Clench River, to the mud hale near the corner of Wm Mcbees fence and have the same hands & bounds for hands that Wm Grubb had along a road of the 2 Class.
ClaiborneP&QS:351 Monday 16 March 1829
John appeared a number of times as a juror at the Claiborne County Court as shown in the following table.
Table: Jury Service of John McDowell
Wednesday 20 September 1826, ClaiborneP&QS:16
Thursday September 21 1826, ClaiborneP&QS:25
Monday 19 March 1827, Venire next term, 25 ClaiborneP&QS:80
Tuesday 19 June 1827, Jury pool #11, Grand Jury #7, ClaiborneP&QS:113
Monday 17 December 1827, Venire next term, ClaiborneP&QS:174
Tuesday 18 March 1828, Venire next term, ClaiborneP&QS:219
Monday 15 September 1828, Venire next term, ClaiborneP&QS:288
Tuesday 16 December 1828, ClaiborneP&QS:327
Monday 1 June 1840, Venire next term, ClaiborneP&QS:55 and 56
In 1842, John served as a judge at an election.
Ordered by the court that the following named persons be appointed judges and clerks to hold the election in March next to wit:
5th District: Judges: Andrew M. Clary, John Walker, John McDowell; Clerks: Eliash Bishop, Henry Yearry, John Ritchie
Claiborne P&QS:191 Monday 3 January 1842
John purchased items at two estate sales.
Amount of Sales of the Estate of Wm. H. Yearry Dec'd
John McDowell
10 head of sheep 1st choice 16.37½
1 kettle large 3.56¼
1 lot of geering for 2.06¼
[Total] $21.00
ClaiborneWBA:6-7, 1837
Inventory of the amt. of Sales of the Estate of Henly Fugate
John McDowell
1 cart for 9.62½
1 plow and Butting 2.75
[Total] $12.37½
ClaiborneWBA:29, 32, 1837
Although not explicity named, we have assigned the following Capt. McDowell to this John McDowell since he best fits with the time period.
The Court appointed John Lea Constable in the bounds of Captain Richardsons Company, Thomas Whitehead in the bounds of Captain McDowells Company, …
Ordered by the court that the following magistrates be appointed commissioners to take lists of Taxable property and polls for the year 1824 — … Capt. McDowell Company John Brook …
ClaiborneP&QS:327-328 Tuesday 16 March 1824
Mary McDowell
Mary McDowell [1785 - Aft 1871] married William Herrell [1790 - 8 October 1859] She appeared in the 1850 Census.
1850 Census Hancock County TN
Subdivision 33
Wm Herrell - 60 M - Farming - NC
Mary - 63 F - KY
Melinda - 34 F - VA
Nancy - 30 F - TN
Mary - 28 F - KY
Melinda - 21 F - KY
Mary is listed next to her brother
John in the 1850 Census.
Luke McDowell
Luke McDowell [1791 - 1879] married Frances Fields, the daughter of William and Nancy Fields, on 8 December 1811 in Pulaski County KY. Proof of her parentage is found in the following deed.
Luke McDowell and wife Fanny who is only heir of William Fields deceased and Nancy Fields who had life estate in tract of land until death in DeKalb County, District 7, to Joseph Collins for $200, 50 acres on north side of Link Creek. Signed: Luke McDowell, Francis McDowell. Witness: Joseph Cantrell. Certified 16 December 1852.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBE:44-45 16 December 1852
Luke and Francis had the following potential children, although Curtis was born before they married.
Cynthia McDowell [29 Ocbober 1812 - 27 October 1890]
Kitty McDowell [c1814 - ]
Allen F. McDowell [c1815 - Bf 1880]
John McDowell [c1818 - December 1850]
Sidney McDowell [c1814 - ] married Thomas Rigsbey.
Seletha McDowell [c1825 - c1860 Cuyahogo OH] married
Thomas McDowell [15 January 1822 - 1891 PMT]. See his listing for their children.
They appeared in the following census records.
1820 Census Smith County TN
Luke McDowel
3 Males 0-9: [Curtis, Allen, John]
1 Male 26-44: [Luke]
2 Females 0-9: [Cynthia, Sidney]
1 Female 26-44: [Francis]
1830 Census Warren County TN
Luke McDowel
2 Males 10-14: [Allen, John]
1 Males 20-29: [Curtis]
1 Male 40-49: [Luke]
1 Females 0-4: [Saletha]
1 Female 10-14:
1 Female 30-39: [Francis]
1840 Census DeKalb County TN
Luke McDowel
1 Male 50-59: [Luke]
1 Female 15-19: [Saletha]
1 Female 40-49: [Francis]
1850 Census DeKalb County TN
District 9
Luke McDowell - 58 M - Blacksmith - NC
Frances - 55 F - NC
Riddey Regsbey - 36 F - TN
Luke L. Regsbey - 17 M - TN
Frances L. Regsbey - 15 F - TN
William Regsbey - 10 M - TN
Larkin Ballard - 60 M - VA
1860 Census DeKalb County TN
District 6, PO Smithville]
Luke McDowell - 68 M - Farmer - NC
Francis - 65 F - KY
Sydney Rigsbey - 48 M [Should be F] - TN
Mary Haney - 16 F - TN
1870 Census DeKalb County TN
District 6, PO Smithville
Luke McDowell - 79 M - Farmer - NC
Francis - 75 F - House Keeping - VA
Ferguson S. A. - 14 M - TN
George W. - 10 M - TN
Luke appeared in the 1810 tax list of Lee County VA as displayed in his father's
Tax Table. His move from Lee County to Pulaski County KY and then to Tennessee was almost certainly driven by a court case in which his father turned him in for playing cards on a Sunday. That story is told in his
father's section.
Luke's presence in Pulaski County KY is shown by the following court case.
John Skoon Pltff against Luke McDowell Deft } In Covenant. This day this cause was called, and the Plaintiff failing to prosecute, it is ordered that his suit be Dismissed.
PulaskiCO4:96 Monday 30 April 1817
On 14 February 1832, a land grant process which began on 13 February 1826, was completed by which Luke obtained 50 acres in Warren County TN on Holmes Creek.[
13]
State of Tennessee No. 2363
To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Know you that for and in consideration of the sum of one cent per acre paid into the Office of the Entry Taker of Warren County and entered on the 13 day of February 1826 pursuant to the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of said State passed on the third day of December 1825 by No. 1630 there is Granted by the said State of Tennessee unto Luke McDowell a certain tract or parcel of land (with its appurtenances) containing fifty acres by survey bearing date the 20 day of January 1830 lying in said County on the head waters of Holmes Creek. Beginning on a Poplar, running South one hundred and twenty five poles to a stake, Thence West sixty four poles to a stake, thence north one hundred and twenty five poles to a Chesnet and stake, thence east sixty four poles to the beginning. With the hereditaments and appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Luke McDowell and his heirs forever. In witness whereof William Carroll Governor of the State of Tennessee has hereunto set his hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed at Nashville on the 14 day of February 1832 and 56 year of our Independence.
Wm Carroll
By the Governor Sam G. Smith Secretary.
Luke's first identified land transaction via a deed was filed in a DeKalb County deed book dated 27 December 1829 but he was listed as a resident of Warren County at the time in agreement with the 1830 Census above.
Luke McDowell of Warren County to Joseph Cantrell of same for $245, 70 acres in Warren County, first district, on waters of Holmes Creek. Beginning on a bluff southwest of the spring about 50 poles near the house that Brethen Hensly lived in running then North and West for complement so as to include the house and plantation of these acres of warrented land. Signed: Luke McDowell. Witnesses: Henry Camren, John Regbey. Acknowledged 5 August 1840. Registered 19 August 1840.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBI:497-498 27 December 1829
Subsequently, Luke appeared in numerous Dekalb County deeds which we abstract in chronological order.
Luke McDowell to George W. Cantrell for $84, 20 acres in DeKalb County, District No. 9. Part of the old original tract on which I now live. Beginning on a Black Oak stump on Bradfords west boundary line on the south side of the stage road, thence North with Bradford's line 88 2/3 poles to a Spanish Oak, thence West 38 poles to 2 small Hickorys, thence South crossing the stage road in all 88 2/3 poles to a Black Oak, thence East 38 poles to the beginning. Signed: Luke (X his mark) McDowell. Acknowledged on 7 Augusst 1844 and registered 9 August 1844.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBJ:469 19 March 1844
Luke McDowell to James Beckwith for $10, 20 acres in DeKalb County, District No. 9. Signed: Luke (X his mark) McDowell. Witness: J. A. Evans, G. W. Cantrell. Acknowledged and registered 6 October 1848.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBC:397 5 October 1848
Luke McDowell to Isaac Alexander for $200, 100 acres in Dekalb County on head waters of Dry Creek. Signed: Luke (X his mark) McDowell. Witness: John A. Evans. Acknowledged and registered 2 November 1850.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBD:176-177 6 February 1849
George W. Cantrell to Elisabeth D. Franklin for $200, 21 acres being a part of the old original tract I bought of Luke McDowell.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBG:304 7 February 1849
John A. Evans to Thurza A. Evans, his mother, as Deed of Gift, 60 acres purchased for $275 from H. S. Wroc in DeKalb County on head waters of Indian Creek. … or if she should desire it the Land may be rented out by the said Luke McDowell my trustee in this cause but the rents and profits shall be paid over to her and to her and her only and after the death of my mother the title is to revert to me or my heirs.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBC:499 24 June 1849
Luke McDowell to John L. Boyd for $350, 79 acres in DeKalb County, District No. 9, on the Stage Road known as the Lebannon & Sparta Turnpike Road and the same place where I now live. Signed: Luke (X his mark) McDowell. Witnesses: L. Y. Davis, Thomas McDowell. Acknowledged 21 August 1850 and registered 27 August 1850.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBD:133 21 August 1850
William Pinegar to Luke McDowell for $400, 118 acres 15½ poles consisting of 3 tracts in Dekalb County, District No. 6, Tract 1: 11 acres 15½ poles; Tract 2: 7 acres; Tract 3: 100 acres. Acknowledged 2 July 1852.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBD:410-411 10 October 1851
Joseph Cantrell to Luke McDowell for $500, 50 acres in Dekalb County, District No. 6. Signed: Joseph Cantrell. Witnesses: J. W. Adams, Nancy Colms. Acknowledged 28 January 1852 and registered 29 January 1852.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBD:359 1 January 1852
J. W. Adams to Joseph Cantrell for $50, 100 acres … thence running West 60 poles to two Post Oaks including a small portion of Luke McDowells Land and excluding the same, … . Witnesses: John B. Walker, Luke McDowell. Acknowledged 8 January 1863.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBI:175 30 September 1852
David Smith to Luke McDowell for $1,000, 4 Tracts 201½ acres in all in DeKalb County, District No. 7. Signed: David Smith. Witnesses: David Fite, James M. Guine. Acknowledged and registered 28 November 1853.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBE:116 28 November 1853
Luke McDowel to J.T. Caisman for $1,000, 4 tracts in all of 201½ acres in DeKalb County, District 7. Tract 1: 75; Tract 2: 62½ acres; Tract 3: 50 acres; Tract 4: 22 acres. Signed: Luke (X his mark) McDowel. Witnesses: J. L. Davis, A. P. Cantrell. Acknowledged 25 May 1857. Registered 28 May 1857.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBF:398-400 3 December 1853
Luke McDowel to Joseph Cantrell for $600, 135 acres in Dekalb County, District 6, on south side of Link Creek, part of portion granted to William Pinegar. Signed: Luke (X his mark) McDowel. Witnesses: Elish (X) Lurry, Isaac T. Chrisman. Acknowledged 20 April 1857. Registered 16 May 1857.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBF:390 17 November 1854
Jacob Adcock to J. L. Dearman for $1,550, 608 acres in DeKalb County, District No. 7, known as John Wilmuth land on Pine Creek near its mouth. Sold by Court decree of John Wilmuth deceased to Adcock and J.L. Dearman, Luke McDowell, and David Fisher became my security for the same. Judgement of said notes against me and sureties and said lands sold by Sheriff to J.L. Dearman.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBH:444 26 January 1861
State of Tennessee, Dekalb County
To an Lawful officer of said County, I command you that of the goods and chattels Lands & tenements of Luke McDowell if in your County to be found, you make or cause to be made the sum of seventy three Dollars & 4 Cents Debt with Interest and all Lawful costs to satisfy a Judgment that Benjaman Cantrell obtained before Joseph Cantrell on the 20th Day of July 1860 and when collected pay over as the Law directs this January 1st 1862.
J. Penninger J. P. for Dekalb County
Came to hand the 6th Day of January 1862 No goods nor chattels to be found in my County to levy this fi fa on and I levy this fi fa on 85 acres of Land in the 6th District of DeKalb County the place whereon the said McDowell now lives and bounded on the West by the Lands of James Redmon on the North by J. Cantrell on the East by J. Cantrell and on the South by J. B. Walker, this 7th Day of January 1862.
John C. Cannady DShff
for Registration on the 13th[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBI:82 1 January 1862
G. W. Adams Deed to Joseph Cantrell for one hundred acres of Land lying in the 6th District of DeKalb County Tennessee the same was Duly proven by J. B. Walker & Luke McDowell & by me certified for registration this 8th January 1863. B.T. Hallis Dclk.
DeKalbWBA:194 8 January 1863
Luke McDowell to Susan L. McDowell for $675, 75 acres in DeKalb County, District No. 6. Signed: Luke (X his mark) McDowell. Witnesses: A. P. Cantrell, S. L. Cantrell. Acknowledged and registered 6 November 1865.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBI:367 6 August 1864
James Redmon to Aglott Buckner and Henry Clark for $1, 150 acres Bounded as follows on the North by Link Creek, on the West by Leander Cantrell, on the East by Luke McDowell & J. D. Cantrell, on the South by Carall Cantrell [KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBI:357 28 April 1865
William H. Mayness on 5 January 1861 recovered Judgment for sum of $55.44 against Luke McDowell & Joseph Cantrell and Thomas McDowell as Stayar, trust of 75 acres in hands of Luke McDowell. Sold 7 September 1868 by Sheriff. On 23 May 1870, W. H. Mayness transferr to Jackson McDowell all the right Title. Sheriff eventually transfers title away from Luke McDowell to Jackson McDowell. [KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBK:382-383 20 January 1871
Deed of Trust of David Adcock to J. A. Nesmith in Suit of Luke McDowell versus David Adcock.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBTrust:171 12 November 1873
Luke appeared on a Tax Assessement List for DeKalb County in 1862.[
14]
Curtis McDowell
Curtis McDowell [February 1810 - 1882
UPP/FG] married Margaret Jadwinn [1819 - 1848
UPP/FG], the daughter of Joseph Jadwin and Mary Van Hooser, but the date of their marriage is not known. They had the following identified children.
Andrew JacksonJackson McDowell [18 March 1835 - 1906
MPGH/FG] married Mary M. Rasco [1857 - 1935
MPGH/FG] on 10 July 1882 in White County TN.
James M. McDowell [c1837 - Bf 1850]
Amanda McDowell [15 June 1839 - June 1910
PAR/FG] married Hassell Hobert Burns [10 March 1837 - 30 April 1907
PAR/FG] on 28 November 1869 in White County TN.
Mary Ann McDowell [1842 - 16 October 1920
PAR/FG] married John Calvin Bartlett [13 August 1842 - 1908
PAR/FG] on 7 March 1868 in White County TN.
Lucien Lafayette McDowell [1843 - 1883
UPP/FG] married Mary Frances Cotton [1847 - 1903
UPP/FG], the daughter of William Felson Cotten and Patunia Amanda Landrum, on 4 June 1866 in White County TN. She was first married to William Cantrell on 1 November 1860 in Warren County TN.
Albina McDowell [c1843 - ]
Curtis appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Dekalb County TN
Curtis McDowel
2 Males 0-4: [James]
1 Male 5-9: [Jackson]
1 Male 30-39: [Curtis]
1 Female 0-4: [Amanda]
1 Female 5-9:
1 Female 20-29: [Margaret]
1850 Census White County TN
District 12
Andrew McBride - 71 M - Farming - VA
Sarah - 60 F - VA
Curtis McDowell - 38 M - School Teacher - KY
Sarah McBride - 20 F - TN
Note that most of his children live with Alexander Marden [Sic: Martin] in 1850 whose wife is Martha Gambrell.
1850 Census Dekalb County TN
District 14
Alexander Marden - 52 M - Farmer - TN
Martha - 49 F - TN
Matthew T. - 26 M - Clerk on Steamboat - TN
Abram - 24 M - Farmer - TN
Missouri M. - 12 F - TN
Andrew J. McDowell - 15 M - Farmer - TN
Lafayett McDowell - 12 M - TN
Mary A. McDowell - 8 F - TN
Albina McDowell - 7 F - TN
Amanda lives with Elias Yeager whose wife is Cynthia McBride.
1850 Census White County TN
District 12
Elias Yeager - 46 M - Farmining - TN
Syntha - 41 F - TN
Nicholas - 19 M - Farmer - TN
Selina - 17 F - TN
Yarilla - 16 F - TN
Augusta - 14 M - TN
Syntha - 8 F - TN
Amanda McDowell - 12 F - TN
1860 Census White County TN
District 12, Cumberland Institute
Curtis McDowell - 50 M - Com School Teacher - KY
Jackson - 25 M - Com School Teacher - TN
Lafayette L. - 21 M - Com School Teacher - TN
Amanda - 20 F - TN
Mary A. - 18 F - TN
1870 Census White County TN
District 11
C. McDowell - 59 M - Merchant - KY
1880 Census White County TN
District 11
Burns Family
C. McDowell - 70 M - Father-in-Law - KY [Blank]
Curtis appeared on an 1839 Tax List of DeKalb County TN. He was appointed a Postmaster in Gearsville, White County TN on 23 July 1851.
William McDowell
William McDowell [1795 - 1857] married Anna Herrin on 7 November 1811 in Pulaski County KY. William and Anna appeared in the following census records.
1820 Census Pulaski County KY
Wm McDowell
Somerset
1 Male 0-9:
1 Male 26-44: [William]
2 Females 0-9:
1 Female 26-44: [Anna]
1840 Census Claiborne County TN
William McDowell
1 Male 0-4:
1 Male 40-49: [William]
1 Female 40-49: [Anna]
1 Female 80-89:
1850 Census Hancock County TN
Subdivision 33
Wm McDowell - 55 M - Farmer - NC
Sally - 50 F - NC
Reuben Alwain - 13 M - TN
William appeared in the following tax listings of Pulaski County KY.
Table: Tax Listings for William McDowell
1815 - 1 WP, 8 H, P1 $1 PA, TV $170
1816 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $1 PA, TV $115
1817 - 1 WP, 1 H, P2, TV $196
1818 - 1 WP, 1 H, P2 $2 PA, TV $165
1819 - Not Found
1820 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV $50
1821 - 1 WP, 1 H, TV $48
1822 - Not Found
1823 - 1 WP, 2 H, TV $70
1824-1829 - Not Found
WP = White Male Tithable above 21
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts.
A3 = Acres of third-rate land
PA = Value per acre
TV = Total value of taxable property
P1 = 50 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Cumberland River, Entry name: J. Guin, Survey: A Gainey
P2 = 65 A3, Pulaski County, Watercourse Cumberland River, Entry name: P. Walters, Survey: J. Tate, Patented: Wm Roberts
William appeared on a venire list for the next circuit court on 12 May 1819 in the Pulaski County Court.
He purchased from an estate sale in 1837.
Amount of Sales of the Estate of Wm. H. Yearry Dec'd
William McDowel
To 1 lot of Iron 1.93¾
ClaiborneWBA:6 and 9, 1837
No other records have been found or identified for this William McDowell.
Mathew McDowell
Mathew McDowell [Bf 1765 - Aft 1810] appears in only the 1810 Census of Pulaski County KY as well as a matching tax list of 1809. However, a number of children are reported on the census record and the ages of some of the males appear to match up with McDowells in Pulaski County and those who move to Tennessee, but who do not match up with the data for
Michael McDowell. Because of the circumstantial connections between Michael and Mathew, we have tentatively assigned them as brothers although no direct evidence exists. We have assigned the following male children to Mathew.
Mathew appears in the following 1810 census record.
1810 Census Pulaski County KY
Somerset
Mathew McDowel
4 Males 0-9: [Henry]
1 Male 10-15: [Nathan S.]
2 Males 16-25: [James, John]
1 Male 45 over: [Mathew]
1 Female 0-9:
1 Female 16-25:
1 Female 26-44:
He appears on the 1809 tax list of Pulaski County but none before or after.
1804-1808 - Not Found
15 April 1809 - Mathew McDowell, 1 WP, 1 H
1810 - Not Found
James McDowell
James McDowell [Bf 1794 - ] married Susana MNU [Bf 1794 - ]. They appeared in the following census record.
1820 Census Pulaski County KY
Somerset
Jas McDowell
2 Males 10-15:
1 Male 26-44: [James]
5 Females 0-9:
2 Females 10-15:
1 Female 26-44: [Susanna]
James appeared in the following Pulaski County tax lists which match up with his census record.
Table: Tax Listings of James McDowell
1816 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $1.50 PA, TV $251
1817 - Not Found
1818 - 1 WP, 2 H, P1 $2 PA, TV $175
1819 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1, TV $195
1820 - 1 WP, 1 H, P1, TV $145
WP = White Male Tithable over 21
H = Horses, mules, mares, colts
A1, A2, A3 = Acres of first, second, or third rate land
PA = Value per acre
TV = Total value of taxable property
P1 = 131 A3 (1816) / 65½ (1817-1820), Pulaski County, Watercourse Cumberland River, Entry name: P Walters, Surveyed for: J Tate, Patented: J. Muse / Wm Roberts
He purchased the 131-acre tract reported in his tax listings in the following deed. They sold the tract in 1820 and then disappeared from the tax listings.
Samuel Tate and wife Jean of Pulaski County to James McDowel of same for $220, 131 acres in Pulaski County on Cumberland River. Beginning on a Black Oak marked W1 on the side of Cumberland clift, thence N41W 14 poles to a Hickory and Ash, N31W 60 poles to an Ash, S74W 21 poles to a Gum, S43W 20½ poles to a Black Oak, N27W 24 poles to Cedar, N64W 28 poles to a White Oak, West 60 poles to a White Oak, S26W 56 poles to an Ash, thence S35E 52 poles to Red Oak, S82E 96 poles to a Post Oak and Hickory, N80E 40 poles to a Sugartree, N17E 80 poles to a Post Oak, N69E 16 poles to 2 Dogwoods, S60E 28 poles to a Hickory, S21E 20 poles to a Pine and Hickory, N60E 44 poles to an Ash on the River Bank, thence N18W 66 poles to the beginning. Signed: Samuel Tate, Jean Tate. Feme Covert and recorded 25 December 1815.[KM Abstract]
Pulaski3:27-28 25 December 1815
James McDowell and wife Susanna of Pulaski County to William Heath of same for $200, 131 acres in Pulaski County on Cumberland River. Beginning on a Black Oak marked WL on the side of Cumberland Clift, thence N41W 14 poles to Hickory and Ash, N81W 60 poles to Ask, S74W 24 poles to gum, South 53W 20 to Black Oak, N78W 24 poles to a Cedar, N64W 28 poles to White Oak, West 60 poles to a White Oak, S26W 56 to an Ash, thence S35E 52 poles to Red Oak, S82E 96 poles to Post Oak and Hickory, N80E 40 poles to Sugartree, N17E 30 poles to a Post Oak, N69E 16 poles to 2 Dogwoods, S60E 28 poles to Hickory, S21E 20 to Pine and Hickory, N60E 44 poles to an Ash on the River Bank, thence N18W 66 poles to the beginning. Signed: James McDowell, Susanna McDowell. Feme Covert and recorded 6 October 1820.[KM Abstract]
Pulaski4:321-323 25 September 1820
John McDowell
John McDowell [c1790 - ] first appeared in the 1820 Census of Pulaski County and then in the 1830 Census of Claiborne County TN, but nothing else is known about him.
1820 Census Pulaski County KY
Jno McDowell
Somerset
1 Male 0-9:
1 Male 26-44: [John]
3 Females 0-9:
1 Female 26-44:
1830 Census Claiborne County TN
John McDowell
2 Males 0-4:
1 Male 5-9:
1 Male 40-49: [John]
1 Female 5-9:
3 Females 10-14:
1 Female 15-19:
1 Female 30-39:
Nathan S. McDowell
Nathan S. McDowell [1797 - ] married Esther/Easter Capps [19 January 1798 - 6 February 1892
RCC/FG] They appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Claiborne County TN
Nathan S. McDowell
1 Male 30-39: [Nathan]
1 Female 30-39: [Esther]
1840 Census Claiborne County TN
Nathan S. McDowell
1 Male 10-14:
1 Male 40-49: [Nathan]
1 Male 80-89:
1 Female 5-9:
1 Female 20-29:
1 Female 40-49: [Esther]
1850 Census Owsley County KY
Nathan McDowel - 53 M - Preacher - TN
Easter - 52 F - NC
1880 Census Laurel County KY
Jefferson Zaden - 29 M - farmer - TN TN TN
Margaret - 25 F - wife - Keeping House - TN TN TN
Tilford - 1 M - son - KY TN TN
Benjamin - 4/12 M Feby - son - KY TN TN
Esther McDowell - 82 F - Aunt - Boarder - TN TN TN
The following Claiborne County will book records indicate that William Capps was Esther's father.
Nathan S. McDowell came into open court and took upon himself the administration of the estate of Wm Capps Decd, gave bond and security that was accepted by the court and also returned in the court an inventory of said estate which was examined by the court & ordered to be filed & recorded.
ClaiborneP&QS:104 Monday 2 November 1840
Estate of Wm. Capps Decd 11 July 1840
N. S. McDowell $24.00 which is intitled to a Considerable credit which cannot be ascertained.
ClaiborneWBA:178
Sales of Wm. Capps property 26th June 1840
N.S. McDowell 1 iron fork 0.75
ClaiborneWBA:271
Settlement of the Estate Wm. Capps Decd
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County } 1843 February
Personally appeared before me Wiley Huffaker Clerk of the County Court of said County Nathan S. McDowel administrator of the Estate of William Capps Decd. and entered to settlement as follows to wit:
11.00 — Recd of N. S. McDowell an acct after cr
16.25 — Recd of J. P. McDowell
11.00 — Recd of on acct crop corn & oats at J. McDowels
N.S. McDowell admr.
ClaiborneWBA:293
The J.P. or J. McDowell in the above record is believed to be Nathan's brother who married Rebecca Capps.
Nathan served as a juror on numerous occasions in Claiborne County as shown in the following table.
Jury Service of Nathan S. McDowell
Tuesday 19 June 1827, ClaiborneP&QS:113
Monday 15 September 1828, Venire next term, ClaiborneP&QS:288
Tuesday 16 December 1828, Grand Jury, ClaiborneP&QS:327
Monday 19 March 1827, Venire next term #10, ClaiborneP&QS:80
Tuesday 19 June 1827, ClaiborneP&QS:113
Tuesday 21 December 1827, ClaiborneP&QS:402
Monday 15 September 1828, Venire next term #18, ClaiborneP&QS:288
Tuesday 16 December 1828, foreman of grand jury, ClaiborneP&QS:327
He was the administrator of the estate of Chesley Dobbs.
Nathan S. McDowell, Administrator with the will annexed, Chesly Dobbs 1839
ClaiborneWBA:75
Ordered by the court that Nathan L. McDowell administrator of the Estate of Chesley Dobbs Decd with the Will annexed be released from any liability of said Estate hereafter and that Wm Marcum be appointed in his stead provided that he the said McDowell shall make full settlement of all that has come into his hands of sd Estate up to this time except that part that was coming to Sarah Wetherman Decd and that the said Wm Marcum appear at the next term of this Court and give bond and good security in the sum of two hundred and twenty dollars as the administrator of the above Estate.
ClaiborneP&QS:227 Tuesday 5 April 1842
Whereas at April term of this court 1842 Nathan S. McDowell presented to court his resignation as administrator of the estate of Chesley Dobb Decd which was by the court received and thereupon Wm Marcum was appointed administrator in his room & stead who this day come forward gave bond and security as the law directs & was qualified as such.
ClaiborneP&QS:236 Tuesday 7 June 1842
A settlement made with the Clerk of this court with N. S. McDowell administrator of the estate of Chesley Dobbs Decd was presented to the court ordered to be filed & recorded.
Nathan S. McDowel admr of the estate of Wm Capps Decd presented to court an inventory of the estate of said Capps which was by the court examined & ordered to be filed and recorded.
ClaiborneP&QS:238 Monday 4 July 1842
Settlement of Estate of Chesley Dobbs Decd
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County } 7th June 1842
Personally appeared before me Wiley Huffaker Clerk of the County Court of said County Nathan S. McDowel administrator to the Estate of Chesley Dobbs and entered into settlement of said Estate which is a follows to wit …
N. S. McDowell admr
ClaiborneWBA:272
He had a note due on the estate of John Evans.
Inventory John Evans sr Estate
one N. S. McDowell due 25th Dec 1842 (good) - 11.00
ClaiborneWBA:336
He was appointed revenue commissioner protem in 1840 and then replaced later.
Ordered by the Court that Nathan S. McDowell be appointed revenue commissioner protem to settle with the Sheriff and Trustee of Claiborne County in room and stead of Walter R. Evans who is now absent.
ClaiborneP&QS:21 Monday 3 February 1840
Ordered by the court that Walter R. Evans be appointed revenue commissioner and to make settlement with the different Clerk of the Court for this county, in room and stead of Nathan S. McDowell the former commission who from the [indussetion] of the [fermly] cannot attend to making sd settlement.
ClaiborneP&QS:76 Monday 7 September 1840
His property was mentioned in a road record.
Ordered by the court that Samuel McBee be appointed overseer of the road leading from Capps ford on Clinch river to the big spring commencing at the dug road at the top of the hill near Isaac McBees and continuing to N. S. McDowells spring branch and have the same hands and bounds for hands that the former overseer had road 2n Class.
ClaiborneP&QS:126 Monday 5 April 1841
From a marriage file avaiable at FSO, we have the following marriages performed by N.S. McDowell.
Page 9, [No date]
Page 14, [No date]
21 March 1843, Page 49
22 November 1844, Page 71
23 July 1845, Page 80
11 January 1847, Page 103
5 September 1847, Page 112
23 September 1847, Page 113
25 January 1848, Page 119
The following marriage by N.S. McDowell could be for a Mathew O. McDowell.
Marriage License Isd. to Mathew O. McDonel and Nenervy J. Shomate December 9, 1846, James Long, M.G. celebrated the rites of matrimony December 17, 1846. Page 102
Louisa T. Hopper, widow of Solomon Hopper, filed for a Civil War widow's pension and stated that her maiden name was Carr and that she and Solomon were married by Nathan S. McDowell on 15 April 1841.[
15]
On 9 February 1849, Nathan S. McDowell was appointed a U.S. Postmaster in Sextons Creek, Clay County KY.
His widow "Easter McDowell" filed for a War of 1812 Pension for his service from Tennessee.[
16]
Nathan appeared in many deeds in Clairborne County TN which we abstract in chronological order.
Jacob Peck to Nathan S. McDowell for $7, [No acreage] in Claiborne County on north side of Wallens ridge. Witnesses: Wm Bullard, Hiram Hurst. Proved and registered 15 May 1839.
ClaiborneDBN:46 23 November 1827
Sampson Capps of Claiborne County to Nathan S. McDowell of same for $500, 100 acres in Claiborne County adjoining the grant line of the tract of land whereon John Grubb now lives. North bank of Bear Creek. Witnesses: James Hodges, Benjamin Capps. Proved 13 April 1839 and registered 16 August 1841.
ClaiborneDBP:202 25 July 1828
Nathan S. McDowell to Thomas Stone, both of Claiborne County, for $200, 50 acres part of 2 tracts McDowell bought of Jacob Nicely and Jacob Peak in Claiborne County. Signed: Nathan S. McDowell. Witnesses: Thomas Nash, Richard Butcher, Robert Nash. Proven December Term 1829. Registered 29 September 1837.
ClaiborneDBM:245,8 April 1829
Nathan S. McDowell to Larken Harrell, both of Claiborne County, for $200, 65 acres in Claiborne County on Wallers Ridge adjoining lands of Thomas Nash.
Acknowledged 8 August 1834. Signed: Nathan S. McDowell. Witnesses: Jonathan H. Marcum, J.H.H. Sewell. Acknowledged 8 August 1834.
ClaiborneDBM:127 17 June 1834
Isham Stennett to Nathan S. McDowell for $1,600, 400 acres in Claiborne County on Davis's Creek. Witnesses: Wm McBee, Mann H. Maddy, Samuel McBee. Proved and registered 27 September 1838.
ClaiborneDBM:443 26 September 1838
Nathan S. McDowell of Claiborne County to David Yaden of same for $600, 100 acres adjoining the grant line of the tract of land whereon William Lewis now lives. Signed: Nathan S. Mcdowell. Witnesses: Valentine Moulder, William P. Yadon. Proven 10 September 1841 and registered 11 September 1841.
ClaiborneDBP:214 17 August 1840
Nathan S. McDowell of Claiborne County to Wm Kincaid of same for $2,000, 600 acres in 2 tracts in Claiborne County on both sides of Davisses Creek in lot 6 in Henderson and Company Powels Valley large survey. Signed: N.S. McDowell. Proved 17 January 1844 and registered 16 January 1844
ClaiborneDBS:28 16 January 1844
Nathan S. McDowell of Knox County, Executor of John Hurst, to Sally and Allen Hurst for $1 his right to a reservation of pine timber and roads to haul the same reserved to him in a deed executed by Jesse Hurst to Drury Gibson Nov. 8th 1837. Signed: N.S. McDowell. Witnesses: S. A. Garrett, D. Cardwell. Proved 9 June 1848, filed 24 August 1848, and registered 26 August.
ClaibornDBT:500 9 June 1848
N. S. McDowell of Clay County KY appoints Peter Marcum of Claiborne County as POA. Signed: N.S. McDowell. Witnesses: James Shoemaker, John Vance. Proved 8 January 1849, filed 26 January 1849, and registered 31 January 1849.
ClaiborneDBU:11 4 January 1849
Henry McDowell
Henry McDowell [Lives next to
John McDowell in following census.]
1830 Census Claiborne County TN
Henry McDowell
1 Male 20-29: [Henry]
2 Females 0-4:
1 Female 20-29:
Henry appeared on the following road record.
Ordered by the Court that Robert Bealy have the following hands to open the road of which he is overseer, to wit: James Mechan, John McDooel, Henry McDewell, Edmond Cretchfield, James Mundey Jr., William Mundy Jr., Wm Taylor, John Pace, Thomas Taylor hands, & Thomas F. Hardy.
ClaiborneP&QS:151 Tuesday 18 September 1827
He was declared an insolvent white poll in 1828.
I John Hunt sheriff and collector of the public taxes for the County of Claiborne do hereby report the following named persons as [?] and insolvent poles for the year 1828.
Henry McDowell 1 pole 0.50
ClaiborneP&QS:363 Monday 16 March 1829
No further records have been found for him.
John P. McDowell
John P. McDowell [1799 - 1862
N6/FG] married Rebecca Capps [1801 - 29 May 1882
N6/FG] on 25 October 1821 in Grainger County TN. They had the following children in agreement with their census records.
William A. McDowell [16 May 1825 - 30 December 1909
TOB] married Celia Horn [5 June 1834 - 12 April 1899
TOB] on 6 May 1852 in Buchanan County MO.
Nathan McDowell [c1827 - 1 December 1863]. See
below for his Civil War record.
James K. McDowell [November 1829 (1900 Census) - March 1901 Tremont, Buchanan MO] married Millie Jane Coulter [9 February 1837 - 24 July 1913
TOB/FG] on 17 April 1853 in Buchanan County MO.
John Pryor McDowell [December 1831 - 1908
GAB/FG] married Nancy Jane Daniel [1 June 1843 - 9 February 1917
GAB/FG] on 27 March 1864 in Buchanan County MO.
Barton Daniel McDowell [c1834 - ] married Eva Anne Cunningham [1835 - ] on 10 August 1854 in Buchanan County MO.
Jacob Yaden McDowell [8 March 1836 - 9 March 1916
MOCC/FG] married Mary Elizabeth Chesnut [29 August 1838 - 18 September 1909
MOCC/FG] on 5 September 1859 in Buchanan County MO.
Esther A. McDowell [c1838 - ]
Sarah J. McDowell [1 April 1844 - 21 December 1909
PRO/FG] married Clark E. Cummings [5 December 1841 - 2 September 1896
PRO/FG] on 25 April 1864 in Buchanan County MO.
David Crockett McDowell [8 August 1843 - 6 September 1922
SMC/FG] married Eva Thomason on 5 October 1887 in Clay County MO.
John and Rebecca appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Claiborne County TN
John P. McDowell
2 Males 0-4: [Nathan, James]
1 Male 5-9: [William]
1 Male 30-39: [John]
1 Female 20-29: [Rebecca]
John P. McDowell was listed next to John Capps in the 1830 Census.
1840 Census Claiborne County TN
John P. Mcdonel/Mcdowel
1 Male 0-4 [Jacob]:
2 Males 5-9: [John, Barton]
2 Males 10-14: [Nathan, James]
1 Male 15-19: [William]
2 Males 40-49: [John]
1 Female 0-4: [Esther]
1 Female 30-39: [Rebecca]
1850 Census Buchanan County MO
Jackson
John P. McDowel - 51 M - Miller & farmer - TN
Rebecca - 49 F - TN
William A. - 24 M - labr - TN
Nathan - 23 M - labr - TN
James - 20 M - labr - TN
John - 18 M - labr - TN
Barton - 16 M - labr - TN
Jacob - 14 M - TN
Ester - 12 F - TN
Sarah - 10 F - TN
David - 8 M - TN
1860 Census Buchanan County MO
Jackson, PO Platte River
J. P. McDowell - 60 M - Miller - TN
Rebecca - 58 F - TN
Easter A. - 20 F - TN
Sarah J. - 17 F - TN
David C. - 16 M - TN
He was the guardian to the minor heirs of John Grub.
John P. McDowells. Return for the year 1837.
$10.09 — Interest on the original amount
19.83 — Rents for the year 1837
$29.91
John P McDowell
Guardian of the minor heirs of J. Grub Dec'd
Cr.
$5.00 — For Services, etc. for 1837
John P. McDowell
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court
Wm. Neil Clk
ClaiborneWBA:10
Amount of assets Returned by John McDowell Guardian of the minor heirs of John Grub for the year 1838 Viz:
$13.43¾ — rents for the year 1838 amt.
11.58 — Interest for same year
Same Cr.
$5.00 — By Services & Expenses
J.P. McDowell
Guardian
Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 7th Jan. 1839
Wm. Neil Clk
ClaiborneWBA:48
Settlement with J. P. McDowell Guardian
The state of Tennessee Claiborne County April 11th 1839
This day came John McDowell Guardian to Ann, John, Isaac and James Grubb and entered into a settlement with the Clerk agreeably to a act of the assembly.
$199.52¼ — On the examination of the records it is found that on the 2nd of May 1836 there was placed in said Grahams hand
4.98¾ — Interest on the same up to 5th Oct. 1836
51.10 — Same Credit by O. B. Planks receipt in full for Ann Grubb formely - now Ann Plank dated 5 October 1836 for $50.00, also Receipt from Shff for tax for the year 1836 for 0.60, Clerk Cloud Receipt for Guardian Bond 0.50
$153.41
2.30 — Interest on same up to 1st January 1837
15.52½ — Rents for 1836 amounting to
$171.23½
$0.40 — Shff Lane by H. Hurst Receipt for tax for 1837
0.52½ — ditto for 1838
3.00 — Allowance made Guardian for services 1836
$3.92½
167.31
$10.09 — Interest up to January 1st 1838
19.83 — Rents for the year 1837
29.92
$197.23
5.00 — Cr by services for 1837
$192.23
13.42¾ — Same Dr. for Rents 1838
11.54 — Interest from 1st Jan. 1838 to 1st Jan 1839
27.97¾
$217.20¾
$5.00 — Same Cr. by services rendered by Guardian for 1838
0.37½ — for amount paid clerk cloud for recording current
0.37½ — ditto Clerk Hunt
0.75 — Clerk Neil account current
1.50 — Clerk Neil the making & recording this settlement
$8.00
$209.20¾
We submit the above statement to the honorable Court for their inspection & Apl 11th 1839
William Neil Clk
J. P. McDowell Gr.
ClaiborneWBA:92
A Settlement with John P. McDowell Guardian
The state of Tennessee Claiborne County 26th Sept 1840
This day came John P. McDowell Guardian to Ann John Isaac & Jane Grub and entered into settlement with the clerk as required by Law & upon the records it is found that he stands charged with amt $209.20¾
18.16 — Interest from 11th April 1839 to 26th Sept 1840
$227.36¾
8.82 — Rents for the year 1839
$236.18¾
$1.20 — Lanes cr. for reparing fences
0.60 — Pd. Tax for 1839
3.00 — 1840 Services rendered by sd. Guardian
[blank] — Clerks fee for making & recording this settlement
6.30
$229.88¾
We submit the above settlement to the worshipful court for there inspection
Wiley Huffaker Clk
ClaiborneWBA:177
It is ordered by the court that John P. McDowell Guardian of the minor heirs of John Grub Decd be summoned to come forward at the next term of this court and show cause if any why he has not come forward and made settlement according to law.
ClaiborneP&QS:69 Tuesday 7 July 1840
Ordered by the court that J. P. McDowell be allowed untill the next term of this court to make settlement as Guardian for the minor heirs of John Grub.
ClaiborneP&QS:73 Monday 3 August 1840
A settlement made by the Clerk of this court with John P. McDowell Guardian to the minor heirs of John Grub Decd was examined by the court and ordered to be filed and recorded.
ClaiborneP&QS:84 Wednesday 9 September 1840
State of Tennessee Claiborne County } Feby 1st 1842
Personally appeared before me Wiley Huffaker clerk of the County Court of said County Isaac McBee Guardian to John Isaac and James Grub minor heirs of John Grub Decd and made the following reporet or settlement to wit
$229.88¾ Recd of John P. McDowell former Guardian
ClaiborneWBA:247
He took over from his brother
Nathan as the administrator of their father-in-law William Capps in 1843.
A settlement made by the Clerk of this court with John P. McDowell administrator of the estate of William Capps Deceased was presented to the Court and ordered to be filed and recorded.
ClaiborneP&QS:295 Monday 6 February 1843
Estate of Wm. Capps Decd 11 July 1840
John P. McDowell by note due 20th decr. 1837 13.00
ClaiborneWBA:179
Sales of Wm. Capps property 26th June 1840
J. P. McDowell
1 Bible artihmick & Key 0.50
1 saddle & sheep skin 0.65
1 Ben & furniture 3.00
Some tobacco leather & brush 0.50
[Total] $4.65
ClaiborneWBA:271
He was a testator to a Will, had a note in an estate, and conducted a marriage as a Justice of the Peace, the only record that we have that he served as a JP.
J. P. McDowell is Testator to Will of Aaron Hurst on 19 October 1837
ClaiborneWBA:56
Estate of Wm. True
1 note on J.P. McDowell $3.00
ClaiborneWBA:166
Marriage License Isd, to Samuel Litrell and Ann Shumate, December 30, 1838, by William Neal Clk. J.P. McDowell, J.P. celebrated the rites of matrimony Decr. 31, 1838. [FSO Marriage Files, Page 2]
The deed records for John P. McDowell begin in 1838 in which he bought 10 acres and 150 acres and then sold the two tracks in 1839.
Thomas Nash of Claiborne County to John P. McDowell of same for $10, 10 acres in Claiborne County. Beginning on said Nash's Chesnut corner, thence northwestwardly with William Bullard's line to his corner a Black Oak White Oak and Walnut tree standing on the top of the ridge, thence southwestwardly with the top of the ridge opposite Thomas Stone's line, thence southeastwardly with said Stone's line to his Chesnut corner, then to Larkin Harrels corner with his line to his Black Oak corner, then a direct line to Reall Cardwells Poplar corner, thence with Cardwells line to his Black Oak corner, then to said Nash's line, thence around with said Nash's line to the beginning. Signed: Thomas (X his mark) Nash. Witnesses: James M. Marcum, Joabb Caps. Proved 31 August 1839 and registered 18 September 1839.
ClaiborneDBN:157 19 August 1838
Thomas Nash of Claiborne County to John P. McDowell of same for $490, 150 acres in Claiborne County on the land of Strait Creek. Beginning on a Poplar and Chesnut on a hill, then S80E 60 poles to a Poplar in a hollow, then N32E 190 poles to a Hickory, then N38W 100 poles to 3 Chesnuts, then S45W 240 poles to a stake in the head of a dry hollow, then S45E 90 poles to the beginning, a tract where Nash now lives. Signed: Thomas (X his mark) Nash. Proved 31 August 1839 and registered 19 September 1839.
ClaiborneDBN:159 19 July 1838
John P. McDowell of Claiborne County to George W. Rose of same for $10, 10 acres in Claiborne County. Beginning on said McDowell's Chesnut corner, thence northeastwardly with William Bullard's line to his corner a Black Oak White Oak and Walnut trees standing on the top of the Ridge, thence southwardly with the top of the ridge opposite Thomas Stone's line, thence southeastwardly with said Stone's line to his Chesnut corner, then to Larkin Harrals corner with his line to his Black Oak corner, then a direct line to Royal Cardwell's Poplar corner, thence with Cardwell's line to his Black Oak corner, then to said McDowel's line, thence around with said McDowel's line to the beginning. Signed: John P. McDowell. Witnesses: Hiram Hurst, Larkin L. Harrell. Proved 18 September 1839 and registered 30 September 1839.
ClaiborneDBN:162 18 September 1839
John P. McDowell of Claiborne County to George W. Rose of same for $590, 150 acres in Claiborne County on head of Strait Creek. Beginning on a Poplar and Chesnut on a hill, then S80E 60 poles to a Poplar in a hollow, then N32E 190 poles to a Hickory, then N30W 100 poles to 3 Chesnuts, then S45 W 240 poles to a stake in the head of a dry hollow, then S45E 90 poles to the beginning, it being the tract of land on which said McDowell now lives.. Proved 18 September 1839 and registered 30 September 1839.
ClaiborneDBN:163 15 April 1839
John's son Nathan was a Private in Company D, 2 Regiment (Lillard's) East Tennessee Volunteers of the First Tennessee Cavalry and became a
POW with imprisonment date of 9 September 1863 at Cumberland Gap. He was received at the Louisville Prison on 2 October 1863, discharged from there on 9 Oct 1853, and moved to Camp Morton in Indianapolis on 9 Oct 1863. He was admitted to the prison hospital on 2 Nov 1863 and died at Camp Morton on 1 December 1863 with the cause of death being Chronic Diarrhea. He is buried in grave No. 548 at Green Lawn Cemetery.
Interesting Story
A Rev. Mr. McDowell of Claiborne County TN married Amanda Lee to a Michael Sowder. She later filed an affadavit with the Putnam County Court of Indiana as presented in the following two documents found in Probate Case Files of that county. We have not identifed who this McDowell is. The name Sowder appears as Sowders in the following records, but we have shortened it to Sowder since that version is the more prominent one in other records.
State of Tennessee, Claibourn County } Personally appeared before me the undersigned authority Sally Jones, Elijah Jones and Thos L. Davis citizens of the State and County aforesaid to me well known as credable who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they were personally well acquainted with Michael Sowder during his lifetime, also with his wife Amanda Sowder now Amanda Jones. That said Michael Sowder was married to the aforesaid Amanda Sowder, then "Amanda Lee" in Claiborn County Tenn by one Rev. Mr. McDowell a minister of the Gospel on or about the [blank] day of December 1843. That they the said Michael and Amanda Sowder lived together for some years thereafter as husband and wife and were reputed and respected as such by their neighbors and friends and the affiants never heard of the legality of their said marriage being questioned by any person or persons. Affiants are informed that said Michael Sowder removed to the State of Indiana where he has since died. That after his removal as aforesaid his wife "Amanda" aforesaid was divorced from him and that she remarried to one Samuel Jones on the 25th day of September 1842. Affiants are also personally well acquainted with Mary J. Goin, wife of William Goin and know her to be the daughter of Michael and his wife Amanda Sowder and that she is the only living issue resulting from said marriage.
State of Tennessee, Claiborne County } Personally appeared before me the undersigned authority Amanda Jones a resident of the County and State aforesaid to me well known as a credable person who being duly sworn according to law declares that she was the wife of Michael Sowder Decd late a citizen of the County of Claiborne State of Tennessee but more recently of the State of Indiana. That she was married to the said Michael Sowder in the 3rd Civil District of Claiborne County Tenn on the [blank] day of Decbr 1843 by one Rev. Mr. McDowell a minister of the Gospel. That when said marriage service was performed and there were no witnesses present of the same except Daniel Sowder & his wife now residents of Indiana, there being much opposition to their marriage, and they found the minister aforesaid who married them as aforesaid without the presence of witnesses, said Michael Sowder having a legal license from the Clerk of the County Court of said County authorizing any Justice of the Peace, Judge, or minister of the Gospel to perform the ceremony. He the said McDowell did perforem it without question and the said Michael Sowder gave him the said license from the Clerk aforesaid authorizing him as aforesaid to perform said rites of matrimony. She is informed and believes that said McDowell failed to make return of said license as the law directs and she respectfully refers to the Certificate of the Clerk of said Court as coroberation of her said statement. That the said McDowell has since died and there being no other person present at said marriage as aforesaid, she is unable to show the factly witnesses present. That her maiden name was Amanda Lee, and that there were born to said Michael Sowder and affiant one child a daughter, namely, Mary Jane, who is now the wife of one William Goin and is living in Claiborne County aforesaid, said daughter "Mary Jane" was born on the 14th day of November 1845 and was the only child of affiant and her said husband. Said Michael Sowder removed from the State of Tennessee about the year 1846, and as affiant is informed, he some time thereafter removed to the State of Indiana where he has since died. Affiant having been divorced from the said Michael Sowder was remarried to Samuel Jones whose name she now bears. That the date of said remarriage was 16 [26?] day of Sept 1852 and that she makes this statement with a view of showing that the said Mary J. Goin is the legitimate child and heir at law of said Michael Sowder Decd.
Amanda Jones
Attest: John Jones
APPENDICES
APPENDIX I: Court Cases of Edward McDowell
CASE 1
Edward McDowell Pltff against William Jones Deft } In Case. This day the opinion of the Court of Appeals herein affirming the Judgment of the Pulaski Circuity Court was produced and ordered to be entered of record which said opinion reads in these words & figures following (to wit) Kentucky Set Court of Appeals Oct 7th 1815
William Jones Appellant against Edward McDowell Appellee } Upon an appeal from a Judgment of the Pulaski Circuit Court.
The Court being now sufficiently advised of & concerning the premises & having inspected the record & proceedings delivered the following opinion (to wit) This was an action for slandering words brought by the appellee against the appellant in the court below, the Declaration contains two counts, the first charges the appellant of having said that he saw the appellee take corn from Aaron Raineys crib twice and look round to see if any person saw him meaning &C, the second count charges the appellant of having said that he saw the appellant steal Aaron Raineys corn &C, to the first court the appellant filed a Demurer, and to the second count pleaded general issue and a special plea of justification, the appellee filed a joinder to the Demurer, replied to the special plea, and joined issue to the general issue. The law arising on the Demurer was adjudged in favour of the appellee and a writ of enquiry awarded to assess the Damages on the first count and issues having been made up on both the pleas to the second count & Jury was called as well to enquire of Damages on the first court as to try the issues to the second. The jury returned as to try the issues to the second. The jury returned a verdict for the appellant upon the issues and assessed Damages in favour of the appellee upon the writ of enquiry & Judgment was entered in favour of the appellee for the Damages assessed on the first count from this Judgment the appellant has appealed to this Court. The first question made by the assignment of errors is are the words laid in the first count actionable, whether they are actionable or not turns exclusively upon the construction which may be given to them. If they imply a felony in taking of the corn, then as they tend to subject the appellee to criminal punishment, they are most clearly actionable, but if they impart nothing but a bare Trespass, the appellee cannot be said to have been put in danger of legal punishment and no action can be maintained for the speaking of them according to the old rule of construing words in Meliori sensue the latter meaning would provail for the words laid may be true and nothing but a Trespass have been committed, but that rule of construction as justly observed in the case of Logans vs Steele Bibb Rep 594 has long since been exploded and has given way to one which accords more with reason and the common sense of mankind that of construing words in that sense in which they would be understood by those who hear or read them, if the words laid in the first count are tested by this rule and taken by their usual acceptation, they obviously impart a charge of Felony that the words mean something more than a naked trespass is evident for if that had been the only meaning intended to be conveyed, the simple charge of taking the corn would have effected the object, but when the charge of taking is connected with expressions of the manner, the appellee acted in the taking it shews clearly the speaker of the words intended to communicate the idea and that the hearers must so have understood them, that the corn was taken with a felonious intent. It is assigned for error that the Court below erred in entering Judgment in favour of the appellee on the first Count after the jury had found a verdict for the Deft on the second count we can perceive no irregularity in this respect the appellee had a right to lay as many counts in his Declaration as he thought fit and a failure on one Count cannot prevent his recovery on the other. It is also assigned for error that the Court erred in awarding a writ of enquiry to assess Damages on the first count upon overruling the appellants Demurer without first giving him leave to withdraw his Demurer and plead upon a decision of the Court on the Demurer being known to the appellant, he might have applied to the Court for permission to withdraw his Demurer & plead and upon making out a proper case the Court in the due exercise of their discretion should have given him leave to do so but it certainly was not necessary for the Court ex officio to after the appellant permissions to withdraw his Demurer and as the appellant does not appear to have even asked for permission to withdraw his Demurer or pleads the Court properly awarded a writ of enquiry to assess the Damages. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Judgment of the Circuit Court aforesaid be affirmed that the appellee recover of the appellant ten pr centum Damages on the amount thereof which is ordered to be certified to said Court.
A Copy Teste Achillis Sneed CCA
Whereupon pursuant to the opinion of the Court of Appeals aforesd, it is considerd by this Court that the Plaintiff recover against the said Defts Eleven Dollars & twenty eight cents being ten percentum on the amount of the Judgment abovementioned and this costs incurred in and about recording the decision of the Court of Appeals & entering this Judgment &C.
PulaskiOB4:7-11 Monday 22 April 1816
CASE 2
Edward McDowell Pltff against William Newson Deft } In case. This day came the Plaintiffs by their Attornies, and upon their motions, it is ordered that their suits be Dismissed.
PulaskiCO4:22 Wednesday 24 April 1816
William Nusum Appellant against Edward McDowell, Appellee } Upon an Appeal from the Judgment of Stephen Hail Esqr. This day came the Appellee, who was the Pltff before the Justice, by his Attorney, and the said Appellant was solemnly called, and failing to prosecute &C, therefore on the motion of the Pltff by his Attorney, it is considered by the Court that this Appeal be Dismissed for want of prosecution and it is further considered & Or'd by the Court that the Pltff recover his Cost &C which is ordered to be Certified to said Justice of the Peace.
PulaskiCO4:29 Wednesday 24 April 1816
CASE 3
James Robertson Pltff against Edward McDowell Deft } In Trespass
Same Plff against Same Deft } In Trepass Assault & Battery.
PulaskiCO4:301 Saturday 8 May 1819
CASE 4
Edward McDowell Appellant against Martin Stinson Appellee } Upon an Appeal. This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies, and thereupon came the jurors of a Jury (to wit) [List] who were sworn well and truly to try came between the parties aforesaid, upon their oaths returned their verdict for the Appellee who was the Pltf before the Justice of the Peace, in these words, we of the Jury find for the Appellee the Debt in the note mentioned specified and one cent in Damages. It is therefore considered by the Court that the Appellee who was Pltff as aforesaid recover against the Appellant twenty five Dollars, the amount of the Debt in said note specified with Interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the first day of August 1819 until paid, and it is further considered by the Court that the Appellee recover of the Appellant his Damages afsd by the jurors in their verdict aforesd assessed & his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the said Appellant in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO4:381 Thursday 4 November 1819
CASE 5
Edward McDowell Applt against Richard Manton Appee } [Grand] Apped. Ordered that an alias Summons be awarded herein against the Appellee directed to Casey County. And the cause is ordered to be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO4:423 Wednesday 3 May 1820
CASE 6
Edward McDowell Appellant against Richard Stanton Appellee } Upon an Appeal. This day came the Appellant by his Attorney, and on his motion, a Plt Summons is awarded him herein against said Appellee returnable here &C and the cause is ordered to be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO4:496 Wednesday 2 August 1820
Edward McDowell Applt against Richard Stanton Appellee } Appeal. This day came the Appellant (who was Deft before the Justices) by his Attorney and on his motion and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that the Appellee Richard Stanton is not inhabitant of this Commonwealth and having failed to appear and prosecute his Suit according to law, it is therefore considered by the Court that unless the said Appellee Richard Stanton who was the Pltf before the Justices do appear hereon or before the first day of the next April Term of this Court and prosecute his Suit that Judgment will go against him by default and the Judgment of the Justices be reversed and it is further decreed that a copy of this order be inserted for two calender months successively in some authorized newspaper printed in this Commonwealth.
PulaskiCO6:3 Monday 20 October 1823
Edward McDowell Appellant against Richard Stanton Appellee } Upon an Appeal. This day came the Appellant by his Attorney and on his motion, a Pls Summons is awarded herein against the said Appellee, directed to the Sheriff of Adair County and the cause is ordered to be continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO6:46 Monday 19 April 1824
Edward McDowell Appellant against Richard Stanton } Upon an Appeal. This day came the Appellant by his Attorney and on his motion, a Pls Summons is awarded him herein returnable to the next Term of this Court, and the cause is ordered to be continued, until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO6:100 Monday 19 July 1824
Edward McDowell Applt against Richard Stanton Appellee } Upon an Appeal. This day came the Appellant by his Attorney on his motion supported on Oath & it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the Appellee who was the Plaintiff before the Justices is no Inhabitant of this Commonwealth, therefore on the motion of the Appellant by his Attorney, the Appellee is ruled to give Security or shew cause to the contrary for costs herein on or before the second day of the next Term of this Court as required by Act of Assembly in such cases made and provided, and the same is ordered to be continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO6:153 Tuesday 19 October 1824
Edward McDowell Applt against Richard Stanton Appellee } Upon an Appeal. The Appellee who was the Plaintiff before the Justices of the Peace being ruled to give Security for Costs at the last Term of this Court, and he having failed so to do. Therefore on the motion of the Appellant by his Attorney, it is considered and ordered by this Court that this Suit be dismissed, and that the Appellant who was the Defendant before the Justices of the Peace, recover against the Appellee his Costs expended in the prosecution of their Appeal.
PulaskiCO6:223 Wednesdy 20 April 1825
CASE 7
Edward McDowell Pltff against John Prather Deft } This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies and the said Defendant by his Attorney produced and filed his Demurrers herein, to the 1st, 2d, 3d & 4h counts in the Plaintiffs Declaration, to which Demurrers the Pltff by his Attorney files his joining, and after mature deliberation, it is considered by the Court that the general Demurrers be overrulted and that the Demurrer to the 2nd Count be sustained, and overruled as to the vendue of the County on and leave to file plea, plea of non assumpset filed & cause Cond to be continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO6:95-96 Saturday 24 April 1824
Edward McDowell Pltff against John Prather Deft } In Case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies and the Pltff by his Attorney produced and filed his Joiner herein to the Defts plea of non Ast, and thereupon came the Jurors of a Jury (to wit) [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try the Issue joined between the parties aforesaid, upon their Oaths do say that the said Deft did not assume upon himself in manner and form as the Pltff in his Declaration herein against him hath declared. It is therefore considered by the Court that the Plaintiff take nothing by his Bill, but for his false Claim be in mercy &C and that the said Defendant go thereof without day and recover of the Pltff his Costs by him about his defence in this behalf expended.
PulaskiCO6:121 Wednesday 21 July 1824
Edward McDowell Pltff against John Prather Deft } In Case. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and tendered to the Court his Bill of Exceptions, which being signed and sealed by the Court, was ordered to be recorded and the same following in these words (Viz)
Be it remembered that upon the trial of this cause the Plaintiff introduced Stephen Hail as a witness who being sworn deposed that a few years past he met with the Defendant Prather, who asked him how the old mill was coming on to which the witness answered that McDowell the Pltff has been talking about repairing it, that Prather then replied, tell him to go on, and repair, and if the mill fell to him upon a final decision, he the Deft would pay him for it, and he had no doubt if it fell to Fisher he would do it, that he saw McDowell very shortly after and told him, what the Deft had said; and shortly thenafter McDowell collected hands & repaired the dam; that being called upon by the Plaintiff to value the work with others he valued it to $50 but upon having the number of hands mentioned as being only 20 in number for two days and the manner of their collection and laboring he had concluded the repairs was not worth more that $10. Being cross examined he said Plaintiff had used the mill for two or three years and it was worth perhaps $100 but he knew not how he held the mill; and he stated also that the Plff had performed no labour on or about the mill until after he delivered the message from the Deft before mentioned. He stated further that he understood a suit between the Deft & Benjamin Fisher was then pending respecting the right to the said mill. The Plaintiff then introduced George Humphreys who being sworn, stated that he examined the work with some others and that he was of opinion that taking into consideration the labour of collecting in the hands; the haling [Sic: hauling] of timber furnishing the hands &C the work was worth $50. He stated that McDowell lived at the mill & made some profit by it, but knew of no contract with the Deft by which he held it. William McDowell being sworn stated that he heard McDowell the Plff request Benjamin Fisher to pay who refused. Shadarick Price being sworn stated that he went with others to examine the work at the request of McDowell and to fix its value; that Capt. Humphreys expressed his opinion that it was worth $50 but he did not think himself a Judge & did not express his opinion nor could he say what it was worth; he thought the Plff entitled because he had procured the hands. The Plaintiff then introduced Charles Cunningham who stated on Oath that he had heard both the Deft & Benjamin Fisher say they had compromised their suit about the mill. And by the agreement of the parties an agreement between the Defendant & Benjamin Fisher was real as evidence following in these words, viz:
Articles of agreement made and executed this 4th day of April 1823 between John Prather of the County of Pulaski and State of Kentucky of the one part and Benjamin Fisher of the County of Mercer and State aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that whereas the said John Prather has Judgment against the said Benjamin Fisher for the sum of $1,000 besides Interest and costs which Debt has been Repleved and the Replevy bonds are now due and the sd Benj Fisher has recovered a Judgement against sd Prather for a breach of his covenant binding him to convey 200 acres of land on Buck Creek for the sum of $1,250 besides costs which last Judgment has been enjoined and the Suit now defending in the Rockcastle Circuit Court and the parties aforesaid have this day agreed to settle all matters in dispute between them on the following terms (to wit) 1st the debt due to Prather by Fisher as aforesaid and the Debt due by Prather to Fisher as aforesaid are hereby settled cancelled and discharged. 2nd the parties in each of the Suits at law to pay their own Costs. 3rd the Suit in Chancery now defending in the Rockcastle Circuit Court is to be determined by a decree by the Complainant Prather so far as respects the Deed mentioned in the record and the proceedings which said Fisher is not to be forced to receive on except the cause not being in compliance with the bond and the parties herein agree that the decree shall be and the same hereby is satisfied except costs and interest each party is to pay his own costs except the costs of a change of venue and equal halfs of which is to be paid by each party herein. 4th Benj. Fisher agrees to pay to John Prather $250 cash & $100 in Kentucky current Bank paper on the first day of July next and $250 cash on or before the first day of July 1824 for the payment aforesaid the sd Fisher is to execute his notes for the payment aforesaid of this date. 5th after the payments herein before mentioned shall have been fully made and completed, then the said John Prather binds & obliges himself to execute a deed of conveyance for the 200 acres of land described in his bond Executed to Smith & Thompson and by them assigned to said Fisher which Deed is to be such as the bond aforesaid may require to satisfy the same. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals the day and date aforesaid.
John Prather, Benj Fisher
Witness Saml Mckee
The foregoing was the substance of all the evidence addressed and being gone through, the Deft by his attonrey moved the Court to instruct the Jury, that if they believed that the mill had fallen to Benjamin Fisher by the compromise afsd, that they could not find for the Pltff and the Court sustained the said motion & instructed the Jury accordingly, to which opinion of the Court the Pltff excepts & prays this his Bill of exceptions to be signed sealed & recorded & the same is done accordingly.
John L. Bridges.
PulaskiCO6:130-133 Thursday 22 July 1824
CASE 8
Thomas Reynolds Pltff against Edward McDowell Deft } In Case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies and by consent, it is ordered that this Suit be dismissed.
PulaskiCO6:112 Wednesday 21 July 1824
CASE 9
Edward McDowell Appl agt Andrew Modrell Ase who was Deft [before the] Justices Appellt } Appeal. This day came Applt by his Atto on his motion & Alias Summonses is awarded him herein & Contd
PulaskiCO5:256 Monday 16 June 1828
[Poor handwriting, hard to read] Edward McDowell Appellant vs Andrew McDrel Ase of Hiram Hydon } Appellee } Upon an Appeal from the Judg. Ralph [McKinney] Esqr. This day came the parties aforesd by their Attornies & after hearing the argument of counsel by the sides for ___ and the ___ proceedings being [heard] and fully understood, and mature ___ being had, it is considered by the Court that the judgment of the Justice be reversed, and it is further considered and Or: by the Court that the Appellant who was Deft before the Justice sworn his costs &C.
PulaskiCO5:262 Monday 18 August 1828
CASE 10
Archibald R. Chayne Pltff against Benj (alias) Benjamin Fisher and Edward McDowell Deft } In covenant. This day came the Parties aforesaid by their attornies and on the motion of the Defendants supported by the Oath of Deft McDowell, it is ordered that this suit be continued until the next Term of this Court. Therefore on the motion of the Plaintiff by his Attorney, it is ordered that the Defendant pay to him his costs by him about his suit incidental to said continuance expended, and the said Deft McDowell by his Attorney produced and filed his Demurrer to the Plaintiff's Declaration herein and Joinder in Demurrer filed and the sd Defendant also produced & filed his pleas No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 herein and afterwards on mo Pltff by his Attorney, it is ordered that this suit be and the same is hereby Dismissed & Judt for Deft for costs.
PulaskiCO8:559-560 Saturday 26 October 1833
Archibald R. Cheyne Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the complainant by his counsel and on his motion, it is ordered that this suit be and the same is hereby dismissed.
PulaskiCO9:37 Wednesday 23 April 1834
CASE 11
Edward McDowell Pltf against William A. Gregory Deft } In case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and by consent ordered that this suit be continued until the next Term of this Court at the costs of the Plaintiff and on motion of Deft by his Attorney, it is ordered by the Court that the Plaintiff pay to the Defendant his costs by him about his defence incidental to this continuance expended.
PulaskiCO9:120 Wednesday 24 October 1834
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In Case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies and on motion of the Plaintiff for cause shown on oath, it is ordered that this suit be continued until the next Term of this Court. Therefore on the motion of Deft by his attorney, it is ordered that the Plaintiff pay to him his costs about his defence incidental to the continuance expended. And the Deft by his Attorney produced and filed a demurrer to the Pltf Declaration herein, and also produced & filed his plea of non-assumpsit herein.
PulaskiCO9:151 Tuesday 21 April 1835
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and the Deft by his attorney filed a plea of non assumpsit herein to the Plaintiffs action, to which the Plaintiff by his attorney filed a Joinder, and thereupon came the jurors of a Jury (to wit) [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue joined herein upon their oaths returned their verdict in these words (viz) We of the Jury find for the Plaintiff $9.36 in damages. It is therefore considered and ordered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover of the said Defendant the sum of nine dollars and thirty six cents, his damages aforesaid by the jurors in their verdict aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed. And also, his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended, and the said Deft in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO9:222-223 Tuesday 21 July 1835
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In case. This day came the Plaintiff by his attorney who moved the Court (upon grounds sworn to by Plaintiff in open Court & filed) to set aside the verdict of the Jury and Judgment entered up thereon herein on yesterday, and grant him a new trial in this case, but the Court not being sufficiently advised touching the premises took time for the consideration thereof.
PulaskiCO9:225 Wednesday 22 July 1835
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In Case. The Court being now sufficiently advised of and concerning the Plaintiffs motion for a new trial herein, it is considered and ordered by the Court that the verdict of the Jury rendered herein and Judgt entered up thereon be and the same is hereby set aside and a new trial granted him herein upon his paying the costs of granting the same and the case is continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO9:356 [Sic: 256] Monday 19 October 1835
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and by their consent, it is ordered that this case be and the same is hereby continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO9:362 Tuesday 20 October 1835
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and on motion of the Pltff and for cause shown on oath, it is ordered that this suit be and is hereby continued until the next term of this Court. Therefore on motion of Deft by his attorney, it is considered and ordered by the Court that he recover of the Pltff his costs by him about his defence incidental to this continuance expended.
PulaskiCO9:437 Tuesday 19 April 1836
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and on motion of the Plaintff by his attorney leave is given him to amend his Declaration herein, whereupon Pltff by his attorney filed an additional count in his Declaration marked A, and the same is noted of record.
PulaskiCO9:460 Thursday 21 April 1836
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In case. … continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO9:475 Wednesday 20 July 1836
Edward McDowell Pltff against William A. Gregory Deft } In case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and hereupon came the jurors of a Jury (to wit) [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try the issue Joined, upon their oath returned their verdict in these words (viz) We of the Jury find for the Plaintiff one hundred & four Dollars & forty cents in Damages. And the Pltff having paid to the Clerk four Dollars the Jury fee. Therefore it is considered and ordered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover of the said Defendant the sum of one hundred and four Dollars & forty cents his Damages & afsd by the Jurors in their verdict aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed, and also his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended, and the said Defendant in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO9:546
CASE 12
Edward McDowell Complt against John Brown Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and the Defendant by his counsel produced a Demurrer herein to the Complts Bill, and Joinder in Demurrer, and the same are noted & filed. And after hearing the arguments of counsel on the matters of Law arising on said Demurrer, the Court not being sufficiently advised took time for the consideration thereof.
PulaskiCO9:532 Tuesday 18 April 1837
Edward McDowell Complt against John Brown Deft } In Chancery. The Court being now sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises, pronounced a written decree herein, which is ordered to be recorded and the same follows in these words (viz) This cause came on and was heard on the Bill and the Demurrer of the Defendant thereto, and the Court having inspected and considered the Bill, it is ordered and decreed that said Demurrer be and is hereby overruled and that time be given and allowed the Defendant until the first day of the next Term of this Court to file his answer to the Complainants Bill and the residue of the case is continued & thereupon the Deft produced & filed his answer herein and the same is noted & filed.
PulaskiCO9:595 Friday 21 April 1837
Edward McDowell Complt against John Brown Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and for cause shown on oath of Complt on his motion, it is ordered that this cause be and is hereby continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO9:677 Wednesday 19 July 1837
Edward McDowell Complt against John Brown Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and on motion of Complt supported by his oath, it is ordered that this cause be and is hereby continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:44 Wednesday 18 October 1837
Edward McDowell Complt agt John Brown Deft } In chy. This day came the complainant by his counsel and on his motion ordered that he have leave to file an amended bill herein. Whereupon said amendment was produced sworn to in open Court and filed. And this cause is continued until the next term.
PulaskiCO10:197 Friday 20 April 1838
Edward McDowell Complt against John Brown Deft } In Chy. Continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:146 Tuesday 17 July 1838
Edward McDowell Complainant against John Brown Deft } In Chancery. … continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:335 Thursday 18 October 1838
Edward McDowell Complt against John Brown Deft } In Chy. … continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:395 Tuesday 16 April 1839
Edward McDowell Complt against John Brown Defendant } In Chancery … continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:494 Tuesday 22 October 1839
CASE 13
Charles P Setcher & George R. McKee late merchants and partners in trade trading and transacting business under the firm & style of Setcher & McKee assignees of John W. Hail & Co Pltffs against Edward McDowell Deft } In Debt. This day came the Plaintiffs by their attorney and the said Deft altho solemnly called came not but made default. Therefore on motion of the Plaintiffs by their attorney, it is considered and ordered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover of the said Deft the sum of fifty seven Dollars and nine cents the Debt in the writing obligatory in the Declaration herein mentioned, with Interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 29th day of March 1837 until paid. And also their costs by them about their Suit in this behalf expended, and the said Deft in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO9:624 Monday 17 July 1837
CASE 14
The Grand jury returned into Court the following Presentments and Indictments (viz) [List]
Same [The Commonwealth] agt Edward McDowell } for same [Prest for profane swearing]
PulaskiCO10:49-50 Wednesday 18 October 1837
The Same [Commonwealth] Plaintiff agt Edward McDowell Deft } Upon a presentment for swearing. This day came the attorney for the Commonwealth and the said defendant being solemnly called came not but made default. Therefore on motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth, it is considered by the Court that the said deft do make his fine to the Commonwealth by the payment of five shillings for swearing one profane oath and that he also pay the cost of this prosecution. And the said defendant may be taken &C.
PulaskiCO10:130 Monday 16 April 1838
CASE 15
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. Continued until the next Term of the Court.
PulaskiCO9:674 Wednesday 19 July 1837
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel, and the Defendant by his counsel moved the Court, upon the face of the Bill herein to dissolve complts Injunction, and after hearing the arguments of counsel herein the Court not being sufficiently advised of and concerning the promises took time for the consideration thereof.
PulaskiCO10:39 Wednesday 18 October 1837
William A. Gregory Complainant against Edward McDowell Defendant } In Chancery. This day came the Complainant by his counsel and on his motion leave is given him to amend his Bill herein. Whereupon he produced his amendment and made oath to the same which is noted & filed.
PulaskiCO10:70 Thursday 19 October 1837
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel, and on motion of the Deft by his counsel, it is ruled and ordered that unless the Complt on or before the 1st day of the next Term of this Court, file the exhibits refered to in his Bill, his Injunction shall for that cause be dissolved & the cause is continued.
PulaskiCO10:118-119 Saturday 21 October 1837
William A. Gregory Complt aft Edward McDowell Defendant } In Chy. This day came the defendant by his counsel who produced his answer to the complainant's original & amended bills herein which was sworn to in open court by said defendant & filed.
PulaskiCO10:190 Friday 20 April 1838
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Defendant } In Chy. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and the defendant by his counsel moved the Court to require the Complt to execute an additional injunction bond herein with good and sufficient Security, upon the ground that the security in the injunction bond heretofore executed is insufficient, which motion being heard, on consideration it is ruled and ordered that complainant do on or before the calling of this cause for hearing at the next term execute to the defendant an additional Injunction bond with good and sufficient Security or show cause to the contrary and on failure thereof that his injunction will for that cause be dissolved.
PulaskiCO10:205 Saturday 21 April 1838
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and on motion of Deft by his counsel, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the Complt has failed to give additional security in the Injunction Bond herein as required by a rule of this Court entered up herein at the last Term of this Court, thereupon this cause was submitted to the Court for its opinion and order on said Rule and the Court being sufficiently advised &C pronounced a written decree herein which is ordered to be recorded & follows in these words, This day came the Defendant by his Counsel and the Complainant having entirely failed and neglected to comply with the rule made herein at the last term of this Court requiring to give other Security in the Injunction Bond, and he having also failed to show cause whereof he should not give such security, therefore on the motion of the Complt by his counsel, it is decreed and ordered that the Injunction heretofore awarded the Complt restraining proceedings on the Judgment at Law, be and the same is hereby dissolved. It is further Decreed and ordered that the Complainant pay the Defendant $10.42 being ten per centum Damages on the amount Injoined and for which he may have Execution.
PulaskiCO10:240 (and 235) Tuesday 17 July 1838
William A. Gregory Complainant against Edward McDowell Defendant } In Chanery. … continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:336 Thursday 18 October 1838
William A. Gregrory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. … continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:396 Tuesday 16 April 1839
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Defendant } In Chancery. … continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:494 Tuesday 22 October 1839
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and by their counsel and agreement, it is ordered that this Suit be and the same is hereby dismissed.
PulaskiCO10:629 Tuesday 21 April 1840
CASE 16
William Sears Jr & others Admrs of Wm Sears decd Plts against Edward & Michael McDowell Defts } In Covt. On the motion of the Plaintiff an alias capias is awarded herein returnable here &C. And it is ordered that this Suit be continued until the next term of this court.
PulaskiCO10:184 Thursday 19 April 1838
Nancy Sears & William Sears Jr Admx & Admr of the estate of William Sears dec'd Pltff against Edward McDowell & Michael McDowell Defts } In Covenant. This day came as well the Pltff by their attorney as the said Defts in their proper persons who now here in open court say they cannot gainsay the Pltffs action herein agt them for the sum of sixty four dollars two and a half cents in damages. Therefore with the assent of the Pltffs by their attorney, it is considered and ordered by the Court that the Pltff recover of the said Defts the said sum of sixty four dollars and two and a half cents their damages aforesaid in form aforesaid confessed. And also their costs by them about their suit in this behalf expended and the said Defts in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO10:243 Tuesday 17 July 1838
CASE 17
Danal F. James Plaintiff against Edward McDowell & chs alias Charles Jasper Defts } In Debt by Pet. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and on his motion al alias summons … it is ordered that this Suit be and the same is hereby continued untill the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO10:224 Monday 16 July 1838
Daniel F. James Plaintiff against Edward McDowell &C (alias) Charles Jasper } Deft } In Debt by Petition. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and the said Defendants failed to appear but made default. Therefore on motion of the Plaintiff by his Attorney, it is considered and ordered by the Court that he recover of the Defendants the sum of eighty Dollars the debt in the writing obligatory in the Petition herein mentioned with Interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 1st day of March 1838 untill paid. Also his costs herein expended and the said Defendants in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO10:306 Tuesday 15 October 1838
CASE 18
Edward McDowell Pltff against Tunstall Quarles Defendant } In Covenant. Continued.
PulaskiCO11:336 Friday 23 October 1840
Edward McDowell Pltff against Tunstall Quarles Defendant } In Covenant. This day came the parties by their attorneys and by consent ordered that this Suit be and is hereby continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO11:459 Thursday 22 April 1841
Edward McDowell Pltf agt Tunstall Quarles Deft } In Covt. This day came the parties by their counsel & by consent ordered that this suit be continued until the next term.
PulaskiCO11:568 Wednesday 21 July 1841
Edward McDowell Pltff against Tunstall Quarles Deft } In Case. Ordered that this Suit be continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO11:693 Thursday 21 October 1841
Edward McDowel Plff agt Tunstall Quarles Deft } In Covt. This day came the parties by their attornies & by consent ordered that this Suit be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO12:42 Wednesday 20 April 1842
Edward McDowell Pltff against Tunstall Quarles Deft } In Covt.
This day came parties in the six last named suits. And it is ordered that said suits be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO12:148 Wednesday 20 July 1842
Edward McDowell Plt agt Tunstall Quarles Deft } In Covt. This day came the parties by their attornies. And it is ordered that this suit be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO12:252 Wednesday 19 October 1842
Edward McDowell Plff agt Tunstall Quarles Deft } In Covt. This day came the parties by their attornies. And it is ordered that this suit be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO12:347 Tuesday 18 April 1843
Edward McDowell Pltff agt Tunstal Quarles Deft } In Covenant. This day came the parties by their attornies and the Defendant produced and filed a special plea herein.
PulaskiCO13:26 Tuesday 22 April 1845
Edward McDowell Pltff against Tunstall Quarles Deft } In Covenant. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and by their consent and agreement the award of the arbitrators herein viz, Bonnie Goggin & Ebenezer Thompson, is to be entered as the Judgment of the Court herein. Whereupon it is by the Court considered and ordered that the Pltff recover of the Deft the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars the amount awarded as afsd to the Pltff by said arbitrators for his damages in this behalf in manner and form aforesaid awarded. It is further considered and ordered by the Court that the Pltff recover against the said Deft one half of the costs of both parties in this behalf expended and that the Deft recover of the Pltff one half of the costs of both parties in this behalf expended.
PulaskiCO13:208 Tuesday 21 April 1846
CASE 19
The Grand Jury appeared in Court and retired to their room to consider of their presentments &C and after some time spent in deliberation appeared in Court and made & returned the following presentments & Indictments, Viz: The Commonwealt against [List] Edward McDowell, a presentment as surveyor of the highway ….
PulaskiCO11:573 Wednesday 21 July 1841
The Commonwealth of KY Pltff against Edward McDowell Deft } Upon a Prest svhy. Ordered that the Clerk of this Court issue an alias venire facias herein to Pulaski Cty returnable here &C & this Prest is continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO11:654 Tuesday 19 October 1841
CASE 20
Beginning in October of 1843, the case of William A. Gregory appears many times in court records. It appears to involve the fifteen acres of land in deed
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William Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This day came the Complt by his conusel & on his motion leave is given him to file an amended Bill herein, whereupon the same was filed of record, it having been heretofore lodged in the Clks office of this Court.
PulaskiCO12:464 Tuesday 17 October 1843
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties by their counsel and the Deft produced swore to and filed his answer to Complts Bill herein and it is ordered that this cause be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO12:480 Wednesday 18 October 1843
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the Complt by his counsel who produces and filed his answer the cross bill of deft McDowell filed herein.
PulaskiCO12:559 Tuesday 16 April 1844
William A. Gregory Complt aft Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy.
This day came the Complts in the three last named suits and on their motion ordered that said suits be severally continued until the next term of this court.
PulaskiCO12:601 Thursday 16 April 1844
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This day came the parties by their counsel and on motion of Complt ordered that he have leave to take the deposition of Tunstal Quarles Deft in the cross Bill filed herein to be read as evidence on the hearing of this cause subject to exceptions. And the cause is continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO12:708 Thursday 24 October 1844
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This day came the parties by their counsel and the answer of Tunstal Quarles to the cross Bill of Deft McDowell aft him was produced & filed.
PulaskiCO12:735 Saturday 26 October 1844
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This day came the parties by their counsel and on motion of Deft and for cause shown, ordered that this cause be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO13:45 Wednesday 23 April 1845
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell &C Deft } In Chancery.
It is ordered that the seven foregoing causes be and the same are severally continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO13:131 Wednesday 22 October 1845
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the Defendant by his counsel and on his motion, this cause is submitted on his execption as filed herein to the Deposition of Ebenezer Thompson taken herein but the Court not being sufficiently advised of and concerning said exceptions took time &C.
PulaskiCO13:213 Wednesday 22 April 1846
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel, and the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the exceptions of Defendants to the Deposition of Dep E. Thompson filed herein by Complt be and the same are hereby overruled.
PulaskiCO13:268 Saturday 25 April 1846
William A. Gregory Pltff against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and on motion of Complt, ordered that he have leave to file an amended answer herein to Defts cross Bill and the same having been sworn to before the Clerk of this Court, in vacation was produced & filed & on mo Ebenezer Thompson ordered that he have leave to file ans to Deft ans in naturo X Bill herein whereupon the same was produced & filed.
PulaskiCO13:330 Wednesday 21 October 1846
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and on motion of Complt and with by his counsel, ordered that the Surveyor of Pulaski County do go on the lands in controversy in this Suit on the [blank] day of [blank] 18 and then and there survey and lay off ths same as either party may direct having due regard to all Deed and other evidence of Title that may be produced report all matters of fact specially and that he make out and return to the Clerks Office of this Court four fair Platts and report of such survey on or before the day fixed on for trial & it is further ordered that this cause be continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO13:424 Tuesday 20 July 1847
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the Defendt McDowell, and on his motion, ordered that he have leave to file his amended answer to Complaints Bill herein & the same was filed. And said Deft also produced & filed his Exceptions to the Deposition of Ebenezer Thompson filed herein. Whereupon said Exceptions was submitted to the Court for its opinion & decision but the Court not being sufficiently advised took time &C.
PulaskiCO13:441 21 July 1847
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy.
This day came the parties by their counsel in the sixteen foregoing cases and on their motion ordered that they be severally continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO13:482 Tuesday 2 November 1847
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and on motion of the Defendant and for cause sworn on oath ordered that this cause be continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO13:614 Saturday 6 May 1848
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell &C Defts } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and on their motion this cause was submitted to the Court for its opinion & Decree but the Court not being advised took time for the consideration thereof.
PulaskiCR14:41 31 October 1848
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This Court now being sufficiently advised rendered a written Decree herein which is ordered to be recorded and the same follows in these words (to wit):
This day came the parties by their counsel and this cause being heard on the Bill and amended Bill of Complt, the ans and cross Bill of Deft McDowell the Depositions and exhibits on file among the papers of this suit, whereupon it seems to the Court that the Complt has manifested his right to the relief sought by his Bill. It is therefore now Decreed & ordered that the contract of sale & Deed of conveyance made between the Deft McDowell and the Complt for the two tracts of land in the original Bill mentioned one of 50 acres and the other of 15 acres be and is hereby set aside and held for naught. It is further Decreed and ordered that an account be taken of the rents and profits of the 15 acre tract and waste if any that has been committed on the same by Complt since his purchase and in what the same consists and also of the payments made by Complt when made & the amt of each of the lasting and valuable improvements made on said tract of land by Complt since his purchase afsd and in what they consists and the costs of this suit including $10 as a comr fee and that Bensone Goggin be and he is hereby appointed an auditor herein to take said account which he is directed to do and make his report of the same and all evidence introduced before him by the parties and the substance of parole evidenced heard by him must be reduced to writing and reptd as afsd and for any balance the said Complt may have in his favour upon the taking of said account he is hereby decreed a lien on the said 15 acre tract said Comr is to make his rept to the next Term of this Court and upon the cross Bill of the Deft McDowell agt Ebenezer Thompson & Wm A. Gregory, it is Decreed and ordered that the said cross Bill be and is hereby Dismissed and that the Complt McDowell in said cross Bill do pay to Defts Thompson & Gregory & Quarles their costs about their Defence therein expended to be taxed by the Clerk for which they may have execution.
PulaskiCR14:101-102 4 November 1848
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and the Defendant produced and filed Exceptions to the Commissioners report filed herein which Exceptions was submitted to the Court for its opinion and decision but the Court not being sufficiently advised took time &C.
PulaskiCR14:228 30 October 1849
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and on their motion the papers in this cause were submitted to the Court for its opinion & decree herein but the Court not being sufficiently advised took time &C.
PulaskiCR14:338 30 April 1850
William A. Gregory Complt agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. The Court being sufficiently advised rendered a written Decree herein which is ordered to be recorded and eter [Sic: entered] same follows in these words, to wit:
The Defendant McDowell having failed to pay to the Complt the sum of $59 and the cost of this suit as directed by a former Interlocutory Decree herein and failed to bring said sums of money into Court for the use of the Complt, it is now by the Court Decree and ordered that the Tract of fifteen acres of land in the Bill mentioned or so much of the same as may be necessary to satisfy and pay said several sums of money together with the further sum of $7.50 cts allowed to commissioner for making sale and Deed for the land be sold at public auction at the Courthouse Door in Somerset on some Court day at public auction to the highest bidder on a credit of three months the purchaser serving bond with good security in the penalty of $100 for the purchase money payable to Complt to have the effect of a replevin bond on which Execution may issue said sale to be advertised in the same manner as sales of land under Execution is directed by Law to be advertized. It is further Decreed & ordered that Bourne Goggin be and is hereby appointed this Court Commissioner to make said sale which he is directed to do and report to this Court at the next Term of this Court his actings and doings under this Decree.
PulaskiCR14:402-403 4 May 1850
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chancery. This day came the parties aforesaid by their counsel and the Commissioner appointed herein produced & filed his report, and on motion this cause was submitted to the Court for a further Decree herein but the Court not being sufficiently advised took time &C.
PulaskiCR14:421 5 November 1850
William A. Gregory Complt against Edward McDowell Deft } In Chy. The Court being now sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises rendered a written Decree herein which is ordered to be recorded and the same follows in these words (to wit):
The Report of the commissioner made and filed in this case at the present Term is confirmed and a credit is hereby entered upon the Complts Decree herein for $50 being the price of the lands bid by Complt at the sale and W. W. Haly Esqr is appd this Court Commissioner to make to Complt a Deed for the land purchased by Complt as afsd and that he produced said Deed to this Court for confirmation.
PulaskiCR14:441 6 November 1850
CASE 21
E (alias) Edward McDowell Plff agt A. B (alias) Archibal B Quarles Deft } In Debt by Petition. This day came the Plaintiff by his attorney and the Defendant being solemnly called came not but made default. Therefore on motion of the Plaintiff by his attorney, it is considered and ordered by this Court that he recover against said Deft the sum of eighty dollars & fifty cents the Debt in the writing obligatory in the Petition herein mentioned, with interest thereon after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 2d day of Sept. 1840 until paid. And also his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended. And said Deft in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO12:649 Tuesday 22 October 1844
CASE 22
The grand jury appeared in Court and retired to their room to consider of their presentments &C and after some time spent in deliberation returned in Court and made the following presentments & Indictments, Viz [List]
Same [The Comlth] Plff agt Edward McDowell Deft } Prest for same [profane swearing]
Same [The Comlth] Plff agt Edward McDowell Deft } Prest for profane swearing No. 2.
PulaskiCO12:670-671 Tuesday 22 October 1844
Same [The Commonwealth of Kentucky] Plff agt Edward McDowell Deft } Upon a presentment for profane swearing. No. 1
Same Plff agt Same Deft } Upon a presentment for same (No. 2)
Ordered that the three last named presentments be continued until the next term of this Court …
PulaskiCO12:747 Thursday 19 December 1844
Same [Comlth of KY] Plff agt Edward McDowell Deft } Upon a presentment for profane swearing (No. 1). This day came the attorney for the Commonwealth and said Deft being solemnly called came not but made default. Therefore on motion of the attorney for the Comlth, it is considered & ordered by the Court that said Deft make his fine to the Commonwealth by the payment of twenty five shillings for swearing five profane oaths as charged agt him in said presentment. And said Deft may be taken &C.
Same Plff agt Same Deft } Upon a presentment for same [No. 2]. This day came the attorney for the Comlth and said Defendant being solemnly called came not but made default. It is therefore on motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth considered and ordered by the Court that said Deft make his fine to the Commonwealth by the payment of fifteen shillings for swearing three profane oaths as alledged in the presentment herein. And that he also pay the costs of the prosecution. And said Deft may be taken &C.
PulaskiCO13:4 Monday 21 April 1845
CASE 23
Same [The Commonwealth of Kentucky] Plf agt Edward McDowell Deft } A presentment for drunkenness.
PulaskiCO12:746 Thursday 19 December 1844
Same [Comlth of KY] agt Same [Edward McDowell] Deft } Upon a presentment for being drunk. This day came the attorney for the Comlth and the said Deft being solemnly called came not but made default. Therefore on motion of the attorney for the Comlth, it is considered & ordered by the Court that the said Deft make his fine to the Commonwealth by the payment of five shillings for being drunk as in the presentment against him is alledged and that he also pay the costs of this prosecution. And the said Deft may be taken &C.
PulaskiCO13:4-5 Monday 21 April 1845
CASE 24
Edward McDowell Pltff against Buford Collyer Deft } Upon an Appeal. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and on their motion of Pltff ordered that this Appeal be and the same is hereby continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCR13:519 5 November 1847
Edward McDowell Pltff against Buford Collyer Deft } Upon an Appeal. This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies and on motion of Plaintiff and by consent, ordered that this Suit be continued until the next Term of this Court at the Pltffs costs and it is ordered the Court that the Deft recover of the Pltff his cost by him about this Suit on this behalf expended incendental to this continuance.
PulaskiCR13:600 5 May 1848
Edward McDowell Plaintiff against Buford Collyer, Melford Elliot and John [Gonr?] Defendants } Upon a motion for failing to return __ Execution. This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies and the Pltff having heretofore filed his notice herein, and the evidence being fully heard both for and against the said defendant Collyer, and the Court being sufficiently advised, it is considered by this Court that the Plaintiff recover against the said defts the sum of thirty eight dollars and fifty seven cents being the amount of principal Interest & costs of Execution from the 11th day of June 1836 until the return day of said execution and it is further considered and ordered by the Court that the Pltff also recover of the same defendants the sum of $11.57 being thirty percent damages on the principal interest and costs of said Execution from this term it becomes due until the return day thereof, since also his costs by him about his motion in this behalf expended __ defts be mercy &C.
PulaskiCR14:202 5 May 1849
CASE 25
John Doe on the demiss of John Colyer Pltff against Richard Roe Deft } In Egty. This day came the plaintiff by his attorney who produced and filed his declaration herein and notice thereunder written and it appearing from the Sheriffs return thereon that the said declaration and notice have been duly served on Edward McDowell the tenant in possession and the said Edward McDowell failing to appear here and cause himself to be made defendant herein in the room and stead of the now defendant Richard Roe, wherefore on the motion of the plaintiff by his attorney it is ordered that unless the said Edward McDowell the tenant in possession he having legal notice of this order do appear here or some one for him on the first day of the next term of this Court and cause himself or themselves to be made defendant or defendants in the room and stead of the __ defendant Richard Roe __ in declaration in a plea of trespass in ejectment of the tenements in question confess the lease entry and ouster in the declaration supposed pleas the general issue and enter into the common [circle] to insert on the title only at the trial that Judgment shall be had agt the said Richard Roe him the case at ejection by default and the comminer [difficult to read].
PulaskiCR14:244-245 31 October 1849
Edward McDowell Plaintiff against John Colyer Jr } In Trespass. This day the parties aforesaid by their Attos and by agreement ordered that this Suit be and the same is hereby Dismissed at Defendants Costs. Therefore on mo Pltff ordered that he recover of Deft his Cost by him about his suit in this behalf expended.
PulaskiCR14:268 1 November 1849
John Doe on the demise of John Colyer Sr Pltff against Roe (w) Edward McDowell Deft } In Ejectment. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attorneys and by their consent ordered that this suit be continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCR14:495 9 November 1850
John Doe on the demise of John Colyer Pltff against Roe (w) Edward McDowell Deft } In Ejectment. This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies in Court; and the trial of this suit was resumed, and the evidence and arguments of counsel being heard, the Jurors returned to their room to consider of their verdict, and being unable to agree by consent of the parties, they were discharged from rendering a verdict herein.
PulaskiCR14:556 7 May 1851
John Doe on the demise of John Colyer Pltff agt Edward McDowell Deft } In Ejectment. This day came the parties in the four preceding suits and it is ordered that they be severally continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCR14:664 7 October 1851
CASE 26
Edward served as the "next friend" or legally as the "prochien ami(e)" for his son
Edmond in the following case.
Edmond M. McDowell an Infant under the age of 21 years by his father and next friend Edward McDowell Plaintiff against John Colyer Senr Defendant } This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attorney; and by consent, it is ordered that this Suit be and is herby continued until the next Term of this Court.
PulaskiCO11:225 24 July 1840
Edmond M. McDowell an Infant under the age of 21 years by his father and next friend Edward McDowell Plaintiff against John Colyer Senr Defendant } In Case. This day came the Defendant by his Attorney who produced a Demurrer to the 1st, 2d, 3d,4th & 6th counts of Pltffs Declaration and plea of not guilty and the same are noted & filed..
PulaskiCO11:324 Thursday 22 October 1840
Edmond M. McDowell an Infant &C by Edward McDowell Plaintiff against John Colyer Senr Defendant } In Case. this day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies and by Consent this Suit is hereby continued until the next Term of this Court. And on motion of the Plaintiffs by his Attorney, an attachment is awarded that is therein returnable here &C against Nancy Harrison to show cause if any she can why she shall be fined for failing to attend the present Term as a witness for Pltff when summoned by the Sheriff for that purpose with an endorsement thereon that she be admitted to Bail upon her entering into a Recognizance binding herself in the sum of $10 unto good security in the like sum conditioned for her appearance here at the next Term.
PulaskiCO11:469 Thursday 22 April 1841
Edmond M. McDowell an Infant under the age of 21 years by his father and next friend Edward McDowell Plaintiff against John Colyer Senr Defendant } In Case. This day came the parties aforesaid by their Attornies and Plaintiff filed under his Demurrer and Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the Defendants Demurrer to Plltffs Declar is of opinion that the matters of Law arising on said Demurrer are for the Pltff. Therefore ordered that said Demurrer be and the same is hereby overruled. And the Defendant by his Attorney produced special plea of Justification and also same is noted & filed and the Pltffs produced similar to plea not guilty and replication to special plea of satisfaction and the same are noted and filed and __ Replication filed by Defendant. Therefore let a jury come. And there fore came the Jurors of a standing Jury (to wit) [List] who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try the Issue joined herein between the parties. And the Pltff failing further to prosecute, the jury is discharged by the Court from rendering a verdict herein. Therefore on motion of Defendant by his Attorney, it is ordered by the Court that the Pltff be nonsuited and for his false claim by in Mercy &C.
PulaskiCO11:567-568 Wednesday 21 July 1841
Edmond M. McDowell an Infant under the age of 21 years by his father and next friend Edward McDowell Plff agt John Colyer Senr Deft } In Case. This day came the defendant by his attorney and he having paid the jury fee in this case, on his motion, it is considered & ordered by the Court that said Deft go hence without day and recover against the Plaintiff one hundred and fifty pounds of tobacco to be computed at the rate of one penny per pound agreeably to the act of assembly in such cases made & provided. And also his costs by him about his defence in this behalf expended. And it is ordered by the Court that Edward McDowell the next friend of the Plff in this suit pay this Judgment.
PulaskiCO11:682 Wednesday 20 October 1841
Edmund McDowell an infant under 21 years of age by his father & next friend Edward McDowell Plff agt John Colyer Sr Deft } In Case. This day came the defendant by his attorney and on his motion, it is ruled and ordered that Edward McDowell the prochien ami of the Plff in this action do appear here on the 3rd day of the next Term of this Court and shew cause if any he can why an attachment should not be awarded against him for failing to satisfy & pay the Execution issued upon the Judgment rendered herein in favor of the defendant at the last October term of this Court against the Plaintiff for damages upon a non suit suffered by the Plff & for the costs of defence pursuant to the order of this Court directing him the said Edward McDowell as the prochien ami of the Plff to pay the same. It is further ordered that said Edward McDowell be served with a copy of this rule.
PulaskiCO12:50 Thursday 21 April 1842
Edmond McDowell an infant under 21 years of age by Edward McDowell his next friend Plff agt John Colyer Senr Deft } In Case. This day came the Deft by his attorney and on his motion an alias rule is awarded him agt Edward McDowell the Plffs Prochien Amie in this suit returnable here on the 3rd day of the next term of this Court. And it is ordered that said Edward McDowell be served with a copy thereof.
PulaskiCO12:264 Thursday 20 October 1842
Edmund McDowell an infant &C by his father & next friend Edward McDowell agt John Colyer Sr Deft } In Case. This day came the Deft by his attorney. And Edward McDowell Defts next friend having failed to comply with the rule made on him at the instance of the Deft requiring him to appear here & shew cause why he should not be attached for failing to pay the amount of the Judgment for costs heretofore rendered in this case in favor of Defendant against Plff. It is on motion of said Deft ordered that the Clerk of this Court issue an attachment against said Edward McDowell returnable here &C with an endorsement thereon that said Edward McDowell may be admitted to bail upon his entering into a recognizance to the Commonwealth of KY binding himself in the sum of $25 with good security in the like sum conditioned according to law.
PulaskiCO12:369 Wednesday 19 April 1843
The following court records involve Edward for failing to followup on the ruling against
Edmond.
Commonwealth of Kentucky by John Colyer Pltf agt Edward McDowell Deft } Upon an attachment for not obeying rule of Court. This day came the attorney for the Commonwealth. And the said Defendant being solemnly called came not but made default and Michael McDowell the surety of said Deft Edward McDowell in his recognizance herein for his personal appearance here on this day having failed to produce him. On motion of the attorney for the Commlth a writ of scire facias is awarded against said Deft & his said surety upon their forfeited recognizance herein, returnable here &C. It is also ordered that this attachment be continued until the next term of this Court.
PulaskiCO12:542 Monday 15 April 1844
Commonwealth of Kentucky Plaintiff agt Edward McDowell & scty Defts } Upon a writ of Sciri facias. This day came as well the attorney for the Commonwealth the said Deft by McDowell their attorney and consent ordered that this sciri facias be and the same is dismissed at the cost of said Defts McDowell. Therefore on motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth, it is considered and ordered by the Court that said McDowells do pay to her her costs by her in this behalf expended for which she may have Execution &C.
PulaskiCO12:652-653 Tuesday 22 October 1844
John Colyer Senr Plaintiff agt Edward McDowell Deft } Upon a rule. This day came the parties by their attornies and the Defendant Edward McDowell by his attorney consents and agrees that a Judgment may be rendered against him for one hundred & fifty pounds of Tobacco damages on non suit to be computed at the rate of one penny per pound and $24.56½ cents costs being the amount of the Judgment rendered in favor of said Colyer against Edmund McDowell an infant under 21 years of age by said Edward McDowell his father & next friend in the rule herein mentioned and described. Therefore on motion of said Colyer by his attorney, it is considered and ordered by the Court that he recover against said Edward McDowel one hundred & fifty pounds of Tobacco to be computed at the rate of one penny per pound and twenty four dollars fifty six & a half cents in manner & form aforesaid confessed. And also his costs by him in prosecuting this rule in this behalf expended and said Deft in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO12:656-657 Tuesday 22 October 1844
Comlth of Kentucky by John Colyer Sr Pltf agt Edward McDowell Deft } Upon an attachment for disobeying rule of Court. This day came as well the attorney for the commonwealth as said Defendant by his attorney and said Deft having consented for Judgt to go against him for the amount of the Judgment in the rule mentioned. And the same having been rendered accordingly, it is ordered that this attachment be dismissed at the costs of said Deft. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Comlth recover against said Defendant her costs herein expended in prosecuting this attachment and said Deft in mercy &C.
PulaskiCO12:657 Tuesday 22 October 1844
APPENDIX II: Unassigned Data
We have been unable to assign the following data to a specific McDowell family.
Ordered by the Court that the sheriff of this county be impowered to bring before the court at the present time, Julina McDowell a little girl, the orphan of Hetty Collins, in order that the court may be enabled to select a suitable person to bind the same to, and to bring her at the present time.
ClaiborneP&QS:259 Tuesday 17 June 1828
Ordered by the Court that David Huddlisters keep Livoney McDowell until next term & that he bring her in said Court.
ClaiborneP&QS:251 Monday 16 June 1828
The Court binds Livonea McDowell as an apprenticer to live with David Huddlisters till she attains the age of eighteen years of age thereupon the said David Huddlisters entered into an Indenture in open Court.
ClaiborneP&QS:265 Tuesday 17 June 1828
The Court binds Julina McDowell as an apprentice to live with David Huddlistore til she arrives at the age of Eighteen years and thereupon the said David Huddlistor entered into Indenture ni apia court &C.
ClaiborneP&QS:267 Wednesday 18 June 1828
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Levona McDowell & Julina McDowell was heretofore bound in an Indenture to David Huddliston who has been removed beyond the limits of this state it is ordered by the Court that said Indenture to be recended and for nothing held And it also/alas appearing to the Court said Levona & Julina has been taken out of the [possession] of the sd David Huddeston without his knowledge or consent & conveyed beyond the limit of this state to parts unknown, On motion it is considered by the Court that the said Indenture heretofore entered into be & the same is canceled & for nothing held.
ClaiborneP&QS:326 Monday 15 December 1828
Sales of David B. Alexander
Charley McDowell
1 Book 0.13
3 hoes 0.34
50 Bushels corn 27¼ ct — 13.62½
ClaiborneWBA:302
Inventory Robt Barnard Decd
1 note on Jane McDowel given to P. Bundren dated Jan 26th 1836 due 15th Oct following and payable in 40 bushels corn believe bad
ClaiborneWBA:346
James Bullock and wife of Pulaski County to James McDowell of Pulaski County for caring for Bullock and wife for many years and in compensation, all his cattle, horses, hogs and property of every description and kind and its increase. Signed: James (X his mark) Bullock. Recorded 15 February 1844.[KM Abstract]
PulaskiDB12:202 15 February 1844
ENDNOTES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Plea Book 1 Halifax County Virginia 1752-1755 by Maraian Dodson Chiarito.
2. Lunenburg County Virginia Order Book 3 1754 - 1755 as abstracted by June Banks Evans.
3. McDowells in America, A Genealogy, by Dorothy Kelly MacDowell, Gateway Press, Inc., Baltimore 1981.
CEMETERY REFERENCES
BLUE: Blue John Cemetery, Blue John, Pulaski County KY
CAG: Cagle-Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Dunlap, Sequatchie County TN
FIS: Fisher Cemetery, DeKalb County TN
GAB: Gable Cemetery, Prague, Lincoln County OK
HAIL: Hail Cemetery, Mount Zion, Pulaski County KY
HAM: Hamilton Cemetery, Union County TN
HC: Hamilton Cemetery, Cabool, Texas County MO
MPC: McDowell Plantation Cemetery, Hancock County TN
MOCC: Mount Olivet Christian Church Cemetery, Smithville, Clay County MO
MPGH: Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Quebeck, White County TN
N6: Number 6 Cemetery, Frazier, Buchanan County MO
PAR: Prairie Plains Church of Christ Cemetery, Hillsboro, Coffee County TN
PISG: Pisgah Methodist Church Cemetery, Pisgah, DeKalb County TN
PRO: Providence Church Graveyard, Liberty, Clay County MO
RCC: Rough Creek Cemetery, Brock, Laurel County KY
SMC: Saint Matthew Cemetery, Saint Louis, St. Louis City, MO
TOB: Tobin Cemetery, Frazier, Buchannan County MO
UPP: Upper Cherry Creek Cemetery, Sparta, White County TN
WAU: Waughtown Cemetery, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County NC
