Tennessee McDowells
INTRODUCTION
The story of the McDowells in Tennessee from its early days to the mid-1800s is one of migration from other states. As a result, the reader will find that in many of the counties listed below there is a link to other files at this website. It's possible that some of our assignments are incorrect and suspected errors should be reported to our email address.[mcdowellebooks@aol.com] For sure, there are likely errors in the assignment of specific records to a specific individual since the identity and location of Tennessee counties was in flux during this time period and males all had the same few names. It's also true that many Revolutionary War Military Warrants were issued — typically 640 acres — and the grantees then assigned parts or all of the land to others. Our transcriptions of these warrants generally exist in other files at this site and we typically do not put a link in this file to the grantee.
For a review of abbreviations and legal terms appearing in this file,
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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
Bledsoe County
Blount County
Davidson County
Fayette County
Franklin County
Gibson County
Greene County
Maury County
Roane County
Rutherford County
Mary McDowell - R.C. Stafford
Sallie Ann McDowell - Unknown Mathis - John Thomas Blow
Laura McDowell - C. Seawright
Smith County
Sumner County
Mary C. McDole
Jonathan McDole - Margaret Raney
Harriet E. McDole
James L.S. McDole
Thomas Wayman McDole - Missouri Caldonia Myers
Andrew McDole
Elizabeth McDole
John McDole
Jane McDole
Sarah E. McDole
Nancy McDole - James Henderson Myatt
Thomas E. McDole - Tennessee Farmer - Hattie Dora Ledford
Mary McDole - Samuel Rice - Nathaniel Smith Massa
Olly Ann McDowell - William Franklin Gill
Gideon McDowell
William McDowell
Louisa R. McDowell - Carroll Griggs - William Hampton
Parthena McDowell - Labon P.W. Jones
Rebecca McDowell
Ferdinand McDowell
Robert McDowell
Caleb Miles McDowell - Lula MNU
Louisa McDowell -Ashberry Tarkington
Sarah Harriet McDowell - John C. Sawyer
Margaret (Amanda) McDowell - Hamilton Gunn
Martha Jane McDowell - James Sawyer
Olivia E. Angeline McDowell
Martha Harriet McDowell - Oscar C. Ferrell
Amanda McDowell - John Cartwright
Josephine McDowell - Robert Andrew Jackson Reed
Betty Elizabeth McDowell - Joseph Henry Barnes
William K. McDowell
Mary Elizabeth McDowell - John Guthrie
Sophronia McDowell
James McDowell
John C. McDowell
Harvey McDowell - Jane Hughes
Charles Edward McDowell - Ellen MNU
Violet Elizabeth McDowell - John Charles Christopher Martin
Mary E. McDowell - William Riley McCauley
Sophronia A. McDowell - John D. McCauley
Amanda McDowell
Mary McDowell - Humphrey P. McGuin/McGuire
William McDowell
Samuel McDowell - Sarah Elizabeth Agnes Andrews
HARDEMAN COUNTY
James McDowell
Parents: Unknown
James McDowell appeared in the following census record.
1830 Census Hardeman County TN
James McDowell
1 Male 0-4:
1 Male 40-49: [James]
2 Females 0-4:
1 Female 20-29:
James appeared in the following tax lists of Hardeman County TN.
Hardeman County TN
1824: 160 Acres, District 10, Range 4, Section 4, 1 WP, $0.95
1825 (Entered 1824): Entry: 1165, 160 Acres, Range 4, Section 4
Entry: 1291 100 Acres, Range 4, Section 4
Entry: 1307, 50 Acres, Range 4, Section 4
Entry: 1464, 126 Acres, Range 3&4, Section 4
Entry: 1495, 55 Acres, Range 4, Section 4
1825: 160 Acres, 50 Acres, 100 Acres, 55 Acres, District 10, Range 4, Section 4
1827: 160 Acres R4 S4; 100 Acres R4&5 S4; 55 Acres R5 S4; 1 Acres R4 S4; 316 Acres, $5.19½ 1 Slave
1828: 316 Acres R4 S4, 1 Slave, $4.16
1829: 315 Acres R4 S4, 1 WP (Mislabeled and slave?), $4.79
1830: 315 Acres R4 S4, 1 Slave, $4.79
1831: 315 Acres R4 S5, 1 Slave, $5.76
1832: 155 Acres R4, $0.74¼
1833: 150 Acres R4 S4, $0.75
1834-1835: Not Found
A List of Lands entered in the Tenth Surveyors District in the year 1825 and which are subject to Taxation in Hardeman County for the year 1826.
McDowell James Entry 1615, 1 Acre, Range 4, Section 4[KM Abstract]
HardemanTaxBooks(1824-1840):
In agreement with the above tax listings, we display the entry and survey records for each tract of land including records in which a tract is mentioned and the deeds of sale.
160-acre tract
No. 1165 Survey returned 5 July 1824 by John H. Bills
State of Tennessee 10 District } James McDowell assignee originally of Jessee Blakfan by virture of part of C.__ Warrant No. 2069 for 588 acres Entered 160 acres of Land in Range 4 Section 4 Beginning 40 poles East of the Northeast corner of Entry No. 882 in the name of the President & Trustees for 640 acres and from thence running North 213¼ poles and West for complement including Johnathan R. Bruleson occupant claim & improvement sd Burleson having assigned the same to me. James McDowell Locator. 20 March 1824.
HardemanLandEntries1(1820-1827):245
No. 1453 Survey returned 8 February 1825 by E.P. McNeal
State of Tennessee, 10 District } James Yeates assignee of Thomas Shute by virtue of R.W.T. Warrant No. 4442 for 80 acres Enters 80 acres of Land in Range 4 and Section 4 Beginning 14 poles South of the Northwest corner of Entry No. 1165 for 160 acres in the name of James McDowell Runs West 112 poles & North for complement &C. James Yeates Lo. 7 September 1824.
HardemanLandEntries1(1820-1827):305
James McDowel of Hardeman County to Joseph J. and B.W. Williams of Montgomery & Davidson Counties for $600. 160-acre tract surveyed 30 March 1824 in District 10 on waters of Big Hatchie River in range 4 and section 4 Beginning at a Post Oak 40 poles East of the Northeast corner of Entry No. 882 in the name of the Presidents and trustees for 640 acres, thence North 113.5 poles to a stake with a Black Jack and Post Oak pointers, thence West 226 poles to a Black Jack, thence South 113.5 poles to a Post Oak and Black Jack on the President and Trustees line, thence with it thence East with the same and passing their corner in all 226 poles to beginning. Signed: James McDowel. Acknowledged by witness Marcus D. Harvey at April Term 1832.[KM Abstract]
HardemanDBC(1829-1834):278 10 August 1831
100-acre tract
No. 1291 Survey returned 24 December 1825 by E.P. McNeal
State of Tennessee 10 District } James McDowell assignee originally of Joseph Williams By viture of R.E.T. Warrant No. 426 for 100 acres Enters 100 acres of land in Range 4 & Section 4 Beginning 260 poles East of the second mile post East & 90 poles south of the 2nd mile post West of the Northeast corner of said Section Runs North 100 poles and West for complement. 3 June 1824. John H. Bills Locator.
HardemanLandEntries1(1820-1827):272
Plat drawn. No. 1115 survey taken out 23 May 1829 by Jas. McDowell
State of Tennessee 10 Destrict. By virtue of Entry No. 1291 dated 3 June 1824 founded on R.E.T Warrant No. 426 for 100 acres. I have surveyed for James McDowell assignee originally of Joseph Williams 100 acres of Land situated on the waters of Clear Creek in Hardeman County Range 4 and Section 4 and 5 Beginning at a Black Jack 260 poles East 190 poles South of the two mile post West from the Northeast corner of the fourth Section Runs thence North 100 poles to a stake in a large prararie thence West crossing Clear Creek at 120 poles in all 160 poles to a stake with 1 White Walnut on a 2 Hickory pointers, thence South crossing the aforesaid Creek at 60 poles in all 100 poles to a stake with 3 Post Oak pointers, thence East 160 poles to the Beginning. Surveyed 27 September 1824. E.P. McNeal D.S. Jessee Russell & Robert Thrasher } S.C.C. Filed 24 December 1824.[KM Abstract]
HardemanLandSurveys1(1821-1825):458
50-acre tract
No. 1307 Survey returned 8 February 1825 by E.P. McNeal
State of Tennessee 10 District } James McDowell assigness of James Chisam By virtue of R.W.T. Warrant No. 5401 for 50 acres Enters 50 acres of land in Range 4 Section 4 Beginning 195 poles West fo the Northeast corner of Entry No. 885 in the name of Thomas Polk for 327 acres from thence North 85 poles and East for complement. 4 June 1824. John H. Bills Locator.
HardemanLandEntries1(1820-1827):275
James McDowell to William Todd, both of Hardeman County, for $250. 50-acre tract in Hardeman County on waters of Clear Creek in Range 4, Section 4, beginning at a stake with a Post Oak & Hickory pointers 195 poles West of the Northeast corner of Entry No. 885 in name of Thomas Polk runs thence North 85 poles to a stake with 3 Black Oak pointers, thence East 95.2 poles to a Black Oak on the North boundary line of said 327-acre survey, thence West 95.2 poles to the beginning. Granted by Tennessee to James McDowell by grant No. 700 dated 6 August 1827. Signed: James McDowell. Acknowledged April Term 1828.[KM Abstract]
HardemanDBB(1828-1829):40 10 April 1828
126-acre tract
No. 1464 Survey returned 21 September 1824 by Jno. H. Bills
State of Tennessee, 10 District } James McDowell assignee of Thomas Shute by virtue of R.W.T Warrant No. 3832 for 126 acres Enters the same in Range 3 and 4 and Section 4 Beginning 101 poles North and 87 poles East of the Southeast corner of Entry No. 882 in the name of the President & Trustees for 640 acres, thence East 180 poles and North 112 poles for complement. James McDowell Lo. 9 September 1824.[KM Abstract]
HardemanLandEntries1(1820-1827):307
No. 1039 Survey taken out 21 September 1825 by Mr. H. Bills
State of Tennessee 10 District. By virtue of Entry No. 1464 dated 9 September 1824 founded on R.W.T. Warrant No. 3832 issued to Thomas Shute for 126 acres I have surveyed for James McDowell assignee of said Shute 126 acres in Range 3 and 4 and Section 4 Beginning at a Black Gum & Black Oak 101 poles North and 87 poles East of the Southeast corner of Entry No. 882 in the name of the President and Trustees for 640 acres, thence East 180 poles to a Post Oak and Black Oak, thence North 112 poles to a Post Oak and Dogwood, thence West 180 poles to a stake with 4 Hickory pointers, thence South 112 poles to the Beginning. Jno. H. Bills DSur. Robert Clanton, Andrew Smyth } S.C.C. Filed 20 September 1824.[KM Abstract]
HardemanLandSurvey1(1821-1825):426
No. 1855 Survey returned 10 Septebmer 1826 by N. Steele
State of Tennessee, 10 District } Thomas B. Peyton assignee of the Register of the Western District Enters in Hardeman County in the Tenth Surveyors District 200 Acres of land by virtue of Certificates No. 1333, 1334, 1335, 1336, 1337, 1338, 1339 & 1340 Beginning at the Northeast corner of an Entry made in the name of James McDowell for 126 acres Entry No. 1464 in range 3 & section 4 from thence North 84 poles to a Black Jack, thence East 164 poles to a Black Oak, thence South 196 poles to a Black Oak, thence West 164 poles to the Southeast corner of said Entry in the name of McDowell, thence with said McDowells line to the Beginning. N. Steel Locator. 2 May 1826.[KM Abstract]
HardemanLandEntries1(1820-1827):381-382
No. 1856 Survey returned 10 September 1826 by N. Steele
State of Tennessee, 10 District } Sashell Woods assignee of the Register of the Western District by virtue of Certificates No. 1319, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1325 and 1326 for 25 acres each Enters 200 acres of land his occupant claim in Hardeman County in range 3 & section 4 beginning at a Black Jack 84 poles north and 65 poles east of the northeast corner of Entry No. 1464 for 126 acres in the name of James McDowell, thence north 200 poles to a Black Jack, thence East 160 poles to a Black Oak on the West boundary line of an entry in the name of A. Cavitt for 100 acres, thence South 200 poles to a Black oak, thence West 160 poles to the beginning. N. Steele Locator. 2 May 1826.[KM Abstract]
HardemanLandEntries1(1820-1827):382
James McDowell of Hardeman County to Henry T. Rucker of same for $375. 126-acre tract in Hardeman County on waters of Short Creek in Range 3 & 4, Section 4, beginning at a Black Gum & Black Oak 101 poles N87E of the Southeast corner of Entry No. 882 in the name of the Resident Trustees for 640 acres, thence East 180 poles to a Post Oak & Black Oak, thence North 112 poles to a Post Oak & Dogwood, thence West 180 poles to a stake with 4 Hickory pointers, thence South 112 poles to beginning. Signed: James McDowell. Acknowledged by McDowell at April 1827 term and recorded 24 April 1827.[KM Abstract]
HardemanDBA(1822-1827):265 27 February 1827
55-acre tract
Plat drawn. No. 1117 Survey taken out 23 May 1829 by James McDowell
State of Tennessee 10 District. By virtue of Entry No. 1495 dated 30 September 1824 founded on R.W.T. Warrant No. 551 for 55 acres. I have Surveyed for James McDowell assignee originally of Benjamine McCullock 55 acres of Land on the waters of Clear Creek in Hardeman County in Range 4 and Section 4 and 5 Beginning at a Stake in a prarair 22 poles north of the Northeast corner of Entry No. 1729 in the name of James McDowell for 100 acres runs thence East 60 poles to a stake with 2 Hickory pointers on the West boundary line of Entry No. 1278 in the name of L. Minnes for 50 acres, thence South 42 poles to a Black Jack the Southwest corner of said Entry, thence East 16 poles to a stake with 2 Hickory and a Post Oak pointers, thence South 82.7 poles to a Black Oak, thence West 76 poles to a Black Jack, thence South 82.7 poles to a Black Oak, thence West 76 poles to a Black Jack, thence North passing the Southeast corner of said 100-acre tract in all 125.7 poles to beginning. Surveyed 28 September 1824. E.P. Neal DS. Will Johnson, E. Burleson} S.C.C. Filed 24 December 1824.[KM Abstract]
HardemanLandSurveys1(1821-1825):459
1-acre tract
No. 1615 Survey returned 8 February 1825 by E.P. McNeal.
State of Tennessee, Tenth Districk Warrant No. 3888 } James McDowell assignee orginally of John Christian by virtue of R.W.T. for one acre Enters the same in Range 4 and Section 4 Beginning 55 poles north and 9 poles East of the SouthEast corner of an Entry in the name of J. McDowell for 160 acres Runs thence East seventeen poles and north for complement 3d January 1825. James McDowell Lo.
HardemanLandEntries1(1820-1827):337
[Plat] No. 1224 State of Tennessee 10 District. By virtue of Entry No. 1615 dated 3 January 1825 founded on R.W.T. Warrant No. 3888 for one acre I have surveyed for James McDowell assignee originally of John Christian one acre of Land situated in Hardeman County on the waters of Short Creek a western branch of Hatchie Range 4 and Section 4 Beginning at a stake with 2 Hickory pointers 55 poles North and 9 poles East of the Southeast corner of Entry No. 1165 for 160 acres in the name of James McDowell Runs thence East 17 poles to a persimmon, thence North 9½ poles to a Hickory, thence West 17 poles to a stake with 3 Black Oak pointers, thence South 9½ poles to the Beginning. 18 January 1825. E.P. McNeal D.S. James Yeates & Robert Clinton } S.C.C. Filed 8 February 1825.[KM Abstract]
HardemanLandSurveys1(1821-1825):505
James purchased an 80-acre tract in 1826 and sold it in 1829.
James Yeats to James McDowell, both of Hardeman County, for $400. 80-acre tract in Hardeman County District 10, Range 4, Section 4, beginning at a stake with 4 Black Jacks pointers 14 poles South of the Northwest corner of Entry No. 1165 for 160 acres in the name of James McDowell, runs West 112 poles to Black Jack, thence North 114.3 poles to 2 Black Jacks, thence East 112 poles to a stake with 3 Hickory pointers, thence South 114.3 poles to beginning. Signed: James Yeats. Recorded 1 February 1827.[KM Abstract]
HardemanDBA(1822-1827):237-238 4 December 1826
James McDowell of Hardeman County to Peter Rogers of same for $480. 80-acre tract described in HardemanDBA:237 on waters of Clear Creek a western branch of Hatchie River. Signed: James McDowel. Acknowledged by McDowell April Term 1829.[KM Abstract]
HardemanDBB(1828-1829):196-197 25 March 1829
A Deed of Conveyance from James McDowell to Peter Rogers for 80 Acres of Land was produced in open Court and acknowledged by said McDowell to be his act and deed. Ordered to be Certified for Registration.
HardemanCM2(1827-1829):407 Monday 6 April 1829
James was the foreman of the Hardeman County grand jury in April 1828 and a juror.
Wednesday 9 April 1828 HardemanCM2(1827-1829):117
Thursday 10 April 1828 HardemanCM2(1827-1829):124, 144
Friday 11 April 1828 HardemanCM2(1827-1829):147
Friday 11 April 1828 HardemanCM2(1827-1829):150
A Hardeman Counth marriage license for Robert Clinton to Sarah Coonrod was issued 8 March 8 1826 with bondsmen Robert Clinton and James McDowel by Thos. J. Hardeman, Co Co Clr, and solemnized 9 March 1826.
James appeared in an estate record.
Inventory of Estate of Dr. W.B. Elgin
An account on James McDowell – $5.00
Recorded January 1835.[KM Abstract]
HardemanWB1:370
KNOX COUNTY
James McDowell
Parents: Unknown
James McDowell witnessed two deeds in Knox County TN.
James White of Knox County to Stephen Dunkin of same. Witnesses: James McDowell, John Wood. Registered 27 November 1793.[KM Abstract]
KnoxLandGrants(1791-1803):173-174 27 July 1793
Edward McFarleind of Knox County to John McClelland of same. Witnesses: Jas McDowell, Alex. McCullak. Registered 5 March 1795.[KM Abstract]
KnoxDB1:165-166 10 October 1794
James was involved in several court cases in 1795 and 1796. By late 1796, he no longer resides in Knox County.
Denton vs McDowell
Thomas Denton vs James McDowell } In Case. This day came the Parties by their Attornies and the Plaintiff having filed his declaration the Defendant filed his plea and the issue being joined the trial thereof is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1794):242 Saturday 31 January 1795
Thomas Denton vs James McDowell } In Case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1794):16 Saturday 2 May 1795
Thomas Denton vs James McDowell } In Case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):40 Saturday 1 August 1795
Thomas Denton vs James McDowell } In case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):59 Wednesday 28 October 1795
Thomas Denton vs James McDowell } In case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and thereupon came a Jury, to wit [List] who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon thier oath do say the Defendant did assume upon himself in manner and form as the Plaintiff against him hath complained, and they do assess the Plaintiffs damages by occasion of the Defendants non performance of that assumption to one hundred three dollars and thirty three Cents besides his Costs; Therefore It is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his damages aforesaid in form assessed and his Costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the said Defendant in Mercy &C.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):91-92 Tuesday 26 April 1796
Cowan vs Dunlap
Nathaniel and Samuel Cowan vs Hugh Dunlap } In Case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and at the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court. And on motion of the Plaintiff a Commission is awarded them to examine and take the dispostion of James McDowell giving the Defendant legal notice of the time and place of executing the same. James McDowell who was summoned to appear here this day as to Witness for the Plaintiffs in this Suit was solemnly called but came not. Therefore on motion of the Plaintiffs by their Attorney, It is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs Nathaniel and Samuel Cowan recover against the said James McDowell one hundred and twenty five dollars unless he appear at the next Court after notice of this Judgment and shew sufficient cause why the same should not be confirmed. And it is ordered that a Scire Facias issue against him.
KnoxCM(1792-1795):56-67 Wednesday 28 October 1795
Duncan vs McDowell
Stephen Duncan vs James McDowell } In Case Words. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney & having filed his Declaration and the Defendant having been arrested, and not appearing tough solemnly called, on motion of the Plaintiff by his Attorney; It is considerred by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant such damage as he hath sustained by occasion of the Defendants speaking the words in the declaration mentioned, which damage on to be inquired of by a Jury at the next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):78 Saturday 31 October 1795
Stephen Duncan vs James McDowell } In Case Words. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and by his consent and with the assent of the Court the inquiry of damages is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):104 Thursday 28 April 1796
Lucky vs McDowell
Andrew Lucky vs James McDowell } Sci Fa. The Sheriff having returned the Defendant not to be found in his County on motion of the Plaintiff by his attorney an alias Scire Facias is awarded him against the said Defendant returnable here at the next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):146 Saturday 30 July 1796
Andrew Lucky vs James McDowell } Sci Fa. The Sheriff having returned the second Writ of Scire Facias that the Defendant hath nothing in his County where or which he could give him neither is he found in the same; On motion of the Plaintiff by his attorney It is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff may have execution against the Defendant for Forty Dollars Forty six and one half Cents, the damages and Costs in the Writ aforesaid specified, and also that the Plaintiff recover against the said defendant his Costs by him expended in suing forth and prosecuting this Writ.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):176 Saturday 5 November 1796
John McDowell
Parents: Unknown
John McDowell [Unknown - 1814] married Susannah Greene [1784 - 1816], the daughter of Jesse Green and Isabella Elizabeth Gibson, on 18 September 1804 in Knox County TN. According to her
1816 Will and other records presented below, they had the following two children.
William Greene McDowell
Jane "Jinney" Johnson McDowell
John served as a juror on Thursday 8 May 1794.[KnoxCM(1782-1800):146]
In 1794, John purchased a lot from James White and then sold it in 1795.
James White of Knox County to John McDowell of same for $12. ½-acre Lot in Knoxville No. 55. See KnoxDB1:328 for metes and bounds. Witnesses: Charles McClung, J. Reece. Registered 27 October 1794.[KM Abstract]
KnoxDBC(1794-1803):51-52 9 May 1794
John McDowell of Knox County to Robert Johnston of same for $50. Lot in Knoxville No. 55 beginning at a stake running S60W 8.92 poles to a stake corner to No. 58, thence N30W 8.92 poles to a stake corner to 58 & 57, thence N60E 8.92 poles to a stake corner to 56, thence S30E 8.92 to beginning. Signed: John McDowel. Witnesses: George Moore, Jno Moore, Joseph Greer. Registered 5 September 1795.[KM Abstract]
KnoxDB1:328-329 13 June 1795
Two tracts were surveyed for him in 1807.
Grant to John McDowell 30-acre 2 Rood tract in Knox County District South of French Broad and Holston on waters of Shooks Creek beginning at a Pine corner with Samuel Montgomery at the side of the road and running S54E 24 chains to a Post Oak, S30W 20 chains to a Poplar at the head of the spring, S82W 41 chains to a Post Oak, N44W 18 chains to a Pine, N58E 37 chains to beginning surveyed 20 April 1807. Signed: Willie Blount.[KM Abstract]
EastDistrictLandGrants2:255-256 16 May 1810
[Plat No. 1182] State of Tennessee District South of French Broad and Holston. In pursuance of the law in such case made and proved and by vertue of a deputation from Robert Wear Esq Surveyor General for the district aforesaid, Surveyed May the 8th 1807 for John McDowell forty two Acres one Rood twelve perches of land Claimed and held by Right of Occupancy situated Sevier County on the first [Knob] Creek bounded as above described and represented by the prepared Plat. Given under my hand this 16th day of June 1807. __ Brickey. Theo Bird, __ Bird } SCC.
KnowLandRecordsEntries(1806-1807):401
Tennessee grant No. 1105 to John McDowell 42-acre 1 rood tract lying in Sevier County in District South of French Broad River and Holston on first Noble Creek beginning at an Ash and running with Nobs and vacant land S85E 39.19 chains to a Dogwood, N54E 28.25 chains to a Hickory, N36W 41.45 chains to a Dogwood, S40W 42.45 chains to a Hornbeam, S88W 10.25 chains to beginning. Surveyed 8 May 1807. Signed: Governor Willie Blount 15 May 1810.[KM Abstract]
EastDistrictLandGrants2:229-230
He witnessed a deed in 1795.
George B. Greer of Knox County to Wiliam King of Washington County VA. Witnesses: Stephen Duncan, Jno McDowel, Robt, Jno Hunt. Registered 16 September 1795.[KM Abstract]
KnoxDB1:374-375 5 September 1794
In 1793, he served as the Executor of the Will of Josiah Love and is described as a doctor.
[Left side of page missing] Will of Josiah Love dated 20 April 1793.Land bought of Samuel Mason to belong to Dr. John McDowell. Land of William T. Lewis in part payment of my house and lot in Nashville to belong to Dr. John McDowell. Executor: Doctor John McDowell. Witnesses: Samuel Cowan, [Wm] Duncan, John Chisolm.[KM Abstract]
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators:6
The last will and Testament of Josiah Love was produced to Court and proved by the Oaths of Samuel Cowan, Stephen Duncan and John Chisolm the witnesses thereto, and admitted to be recorded wherein it appears that Doctor John McDowell is appointed Executor who hath been qualified accordingly and obtained Letters Testamentary.
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators:16
An Inventory of Josiah Love by John McDowell Executor 12 July 1794
Further Inventory October 1794.[KM Abstract]
Knox Probate Records 1792-1811 and SettlementsAdministrators1:23-24, 26
Ordered that George McNutt and John Chisolm esquires be appointed commissioners to settle with John McDowell executor of Josiah Love deceased and make report of the situation of the said estate.
SettlementsAdministrators1:25 October 1794
He was involved in several court cases whose records we collect under the name of the case.
Hillsman Case
John Hillsman vs Gershom Moore and John McDowell } In Debt. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1794):241 Saturday 31 January 1795
John Hillsman vs Gershom Moore and John McDowell } In Debt. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1794):15 Saturday 2 May 1795
John Hillsman vs Gershom Moore and John McDowell } In Debt. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):40 Saturday 1 August 1795
John Hillsman vs Gersham Moor and John McDowell } In Debt. This day came as well the Plaintiff by his Attorney as the Defendant Gersham Moor in his proper person and the said Defendant saith he cannot gainsay the Plaintiff's action for ninety one Dollars, eighty six and two thirds cents; Therefore by consent of the parties It is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant the said Ninety one dollars eighty six and two thirds cents and also his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended. And the Defendant in Mercy &C.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):59 Wednesday 28 October 1795
Ish Case
Elizabeth Ish Admx f John Ish Deceased vs John McDowell } In Case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1794):242 Saturday 31 January 1795
Elizabeth Ish Admx f John Ish Deceased vs John McDowell } In Case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1794):16 Saturday 2 May 1795
Elizabeth Ish admx of John Ish deceased vs John McDowell } In Case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):40 Saturday 1 August 1795
Elizabeth Ish Adm of John Ish Dec'd vs John McDowell } In Case. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the trial of the issue is referred till next Court and on motion of the Plaintiff a commission is awarded her to examine and take the Deposition of James King given the Defendant legal notice of the time and place of executing the same.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):59 Wednesday 28 October 1795
Elizabeth Ish Adm of John Ish Dec'd vs John McDowell } In Case. This day came the parties by their Attornes and thereupon came a Jury, to wit [List] who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak, upon the issues joined upon their oath do say the Defendant did assume upon himself in manner and form as the Plaintiff against him hath complained with three years next before the suing out the Writ of Capias in this suit, and that he hath not paid the same, and they do assess the Plaintiffs damages by occasion of the Defendants non performance of that assumption to twenty one Dollars and eighty cents besides her Costs; Therefore It is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant her damages aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed and his Costs by her about her suit in this behalf expended. And the said Defendant in Mercy &C.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):91 Tuesday 26 April 1796
Thomas Mitchell vs Jesse Claywell, William Penny & John McDowell } In Covt. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and the Sheriff having returned that William Penny one of the Defendants is not to be found in his County on motion of the Plaintiff by his attorney an Alias Capias is awarded him to Davidson County against the said William Penny returnable here at the next Court and the Cause as to Jesse Claywell and John McDowell is continued.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):44 Saturday 1 August 1795
Mitchell Case
Thomas Mitchell vs Jesse Claywell, William Penny & John McDowell } In Covenant. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and the Sheriff having returned that William Penny one of the Defendants is not to be found in his County; On motion of the Plaintiff by his Attorney a Plurias Capias is awarded him to Summer County against the said William Penny returnable here at next Court; and the Cause as to Jesse Claywell and John McDowell is continued.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):64 Thursday 29 October 1795
Thomas Mitchell vs Jesse Claywell, William Penny & John McDowell } In Covenant. This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney and the Sheriff having returned that William Penny one of the Defendants is not to be found in his County; On motion of the Plaintiff by his Attorney a Plurias Capias is awarded him to Summer County against the said William Penny returnable here at next Court; and the Cause as to Jesse Claywell and John McDowell is continued.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):97 Wednesday 27 April 1796
Thomas Mitchell vs Jesse Claywell, William Penny & John McDowell } In Covenant. This day came the parties by their Attornies and thereupon a Jury, to wit [List] who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oath do say the writing obligatory declared on is not the deed of the Defendant as in pleading they have alledged. Whereupon on the motion of the Plaintiff and for reasons appearing to the Court, the said verdict is set aside; And it is ordered that a new trial be had at the next Court till which time the Cause is continued.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):155 Tuesday 1 November 1796
Thomas Mitchell vs Jesse Claywell, William Penny & John McDowell } In Covenant. This day came the parties by their attornies and by their mutual consent & with the assent of the Court the Trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):187 Tuesday 31 January 1797
Thomas Mitchell vs Jesse Claywell, William Penny & John McDowell } In Covenant. This day came the parties by their Attorneys and the Trial of the issue is referred till next Court as __ affidavit of the Defendants.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):207 Saturday 4 February 1797
Thomas Mitchell vs Jesse Claywell, William Penny & John McDowell } In Covt. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the Trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):233 Monday 31 July 1797
Thomas Mitchell vs Jesse Claywell, William Penny & John McDowell } In Covt. This day came the parties by their Attornies and by their mutual consent and with the assent of the Court the Trial of the issue is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):260 Monday 30 October 1797
Allison Case
David Allison vs John McDowell execr of Josiah Love, deceased } In case. This day came the Parties by their Attornies and the Plaintiff having filed his Declaration the Defendant filed his plea and the issue being joined the trial thereof is referred till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):188 Saturday 9 August 1794
David Allison vs John McDowell } In case. Exr's of Josiah Love, dec'd. The Defendant in his proper person appeared and saving to himself the benefit of retainer confesses judgement for what may appear due upon settlent according to assets in his hands and the cause is continued till next Court.
KnoxCM(1792-1800): Tuesday 28 October 1794
David Allison vs John McDowell Exor of Josiah Love decd } In Case. Continued.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):233 Friday 30 January 1795
David Allison vs John McDowell execu of Josiah Love, deceased } In case.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):6 Thursday 30 April 1795
David Allison vs John McDowell Exor of Josiah Love decd } In Case. Continued.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):27 Tuesday 28 July 1795
David Allison vs John McDowell Exor of Josiah Love decd } In Case. Continued.
KnoxCM(1792-1800):51 Tuesday 27 October 1795
He appeared in two other court records.
Andrew Jackson vs Robert Bell, William Wallace & Company } Orig'l Atta. James Greenaway and John McDowell Garnashee being first sworn say that they owe the Defendats nothing that they have not nor had they at the time they were summoned Garnashees any effects belonging to the Defendants in their hands, that they know of no debts due to or effects belonging to the Defendants in the hands of any other person. … .
KnoxCM(1782-1800):206 Tuesday 28 October 1794
Christian Shell is by the Court appointed Guardian to Charity Bowen and Sally Bowen, minor orphans whereupon the said Christian entered into Bond with John McDowell and Charles Bowen his securities in the sum of fifteen hundred dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of said Guardianship.
KnoxCM(1809-1818):125 January 1816
The death of John McDowell occurred in 1814 when Samuel Montgomery became the administrator of his estate. An inventory of several estate sales were reported in court records.
On Motion of Samuel Montgomery administration is granted him on the estate of John McDowell dec'd, he having been sworn and entered into bond with Sam'l Dunlap & William Parmer his securities in the sum of five hundred dollars with condition as the law directs.
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators2(1812-1817):123 October 1814
An Inventory of the estate of John McDowel deceased was returned to Court by the administrator and admitted to record, to wit
[List of articles with value]
Samuel Montgomery, the 24th of October 1814.
Ordered that the perishable part of the estate of John McDowel deceased be exposed to public sale as the Law directs.
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators2(1812-1817):146-147 Januray 1815
An account of the sales of the estate of John McDowel deceased (dated 26th October 1814) was returned to Court by the administrator and admitted to record, to wit
[List of articles, purchaser, and price. Right side cut off]
1. Dresser furniture such as pots &C, Mrs. McDowel – $8__
2. Two chairs, Mrs. McDowel – __
3. One Barrel, One reel, and wheel 2 pair of horse gears, one ax & some other things in the room, Mrs. McDowel – $8__
4. two feather beds, and furniture in the 2 room, Mrs. McDowel – $28__
5. One chest, Mrs. McDowel – $2__
6. Two plows 2 hoes Double trees and hanginings and single, Mrs. McDowel – $9__
10. 3 hogs 1 sow & 2 Shotes, Mrs. McDowel $1__
12. One red Cow, Mrs. McDowel – $10__
13. One Black cow & bull, Mrs. McDowel – $8__
15. One red heiffer, Mrs. McDowel – $4__
20. One Bull yearling, Mrs. McDowel – __
21. Three Calves, Mrs. McDowel – $7__
22. One bay mare with a bell, Mrs. McDowel – $30__
23. One Roan horse, Mrs. McDowel – $50__
24. Six head of sheep, Mrs. McDowel – $12__
25. One red Cow to be delivered on the first day of September 1815 and if she dies the purchaser is to loose her, Mrs. McDowel – $5__
29. Pound of flax, Mrs. McDowel – $3__
30. Pound of Tobacco, Mrs. McDowel – $2__
31. Pound of Cotton, Mrs. McDowel – $1__
32. 1½ half acre corn ½ acre Cotton, Mrs. McDowel – $1__
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators2(1812-1817):148 January 1815
A further account of the sales of the estate of John McDowel deceased (dated 24th November 1814) was returned to Court by the administrator and admitted to record, to wit
[List of articles, purchasers, and price]
Mrs. McDowel one cow – $14.00
Mrs. McDowel 5 hogs – $3.1_
Mrs. McDowel one heifer – $1.00
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators2(1812-1817):149-150 January 1815
A further account of the sales of the estate of John McDowel deceased was returned to Court by the Administrator and admitted to record, to wit
[List of articles, purchasers, and price]
Ann McDowel 1 slay – $0.84
Ann McDowell 9½ yards Linnun – $4.00
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators2(1812-1817):172
The Commissioners appointed to settle with the Administrator of the estate of John McDowell deceased reported to court at this term to wit
Dr Samuel Montgomery Administrator of
$302.98½ To Amount of Sales returned to Court at Jany. Sess. 1815
54.14½ To Do
22.44 To Do apl. Sess. 1815
$379.57
State of Tennessee, Knox County } We the undersigned Commiss'r having examined the Administrators acct and vouchers Touching the estate of John McDowell Deceas'd and find him chargeable with three hundred and Seventy nine dollars fifty seven cents and out of that sum it appears that he has disbursed Two hundred and Twenty Eight dollars Eighty five Cents when deducted would leave in his hands One hundred and fifty dollars Seventy two cents.
July 10th 1824
R. Houston
R. McBath
KnoxEstateBook4(1824-1830):6 July 1824
On 3 October 1814, his wife Susannah petitioned for one year's provisions for her family.
On the motion of Susanna McDowell widow of John McDowell deceased ordered that Aaron Gamble, Wm. Palmer and Samuel Dunlap being first sworn do impartially set apart so much of the crop and provisions on hand of the said Decedent's estate as may be necessary to support said Widow & her family one year from the decease of said McDowell agreeably to the act of assembly in such case made and provided and report to next court their Proceedings hereon.
KnoxCM(1809-1818):102 3 October 1814
She was appointed guardian to her children in 1815.
Susannah McDowell is by the Court appointed Guardian to William Greene McDowell, Jinney Johnson McDowell minor orphans Whereupon the said Susannah entered into bond with Samuel Dunlap and John N. Gamble her securities in the sum of one thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of said Guardianship.
KnoxSettlementsAdministratorsO(1809-1818):120 January 1815
In September 1815, she purchased a tract of land.
Samuel Dunlap of Knox County to Susannah McDowel of same for $120. 32-acre 115-pole tract in Knox County on South side of French Broad and Holston, a part of the Samuel Dunlap old survey beginning on a Locust and Sugartree on the Bank of the river above the mouth of Creek, and from thence S50W 54 poles to a large Poplar, then S46W 51 poles to a White Oak on Jesse Greens line, then N30W 18 poles to a White Oak, then N25E 54 poles to a Pine, then N23W 30 poles to a Black Oak, then N22E 62 poles to large White oak on the Bank of the river, from thence to the beginning. Signed: Samuel Dunlap. Witnesses: Saml Montgomery, Sam:l Kenn. Acknowledged February Term 1816 and registered 17 May 1816.[KM Abstract]
KnoxDBP1(1814-1817):281 26 September 1815
A Deed from Samuel Dunlap to Susannah McDowell for thirty two acres in Knox County was acknowledged by said Dunlap & admitted to Record.
KnoxCM(1810-1817):279 Febuary 1816
In 1817, she followed up on a court case involving the administration of her husband's estate.
[Right side cut off] Susanna McDowell vs Solomon Bayles } This day came the plaintiff by her attorney William C. Myn__ and produced here in Court __ execution issued by Samuel Montgomery esquire a__ acting justice of the peace for Knox County against __ defendant for seventy two dollars and six cents w__ interest and all lawful costs on a judgment obtained the eighth day of February 1816. By virtue of which execution it appears that Joshua Monday constable __ returned: "Levied on a tract of land supposed to __ the property of Solomon Bayles this 21st day of Ju__ 1817 said Solomon having no personal property in s__ county. The land lies in Knox county on the sou__ side of French Broad river joining lines with William Palmer and Jeremiah Johnston."
Therefore on motion of the plaintiff it is considered by the court that he may have excution to __ sale of said land to satisfy the judgment aforesaid and that the plaintiff recover against the defendant his costs by him about his motion in this behalf expended.
KnoxCM9(1817-1818):91 6 October 1817
John Callaway Sheriff of Knox County to James Kennedy, 67 acres. Writ of venditioni exponus dated 23 October 1817 to sale property of Solomon Bailes by virtue of an execution issued by Samuel Montgomery Esquire JP at the suit of Susannah McDowel against said Bailes for $72.06 and $0.50 costs.[KM Abstract]
KnoxDBR1:323-324
Susannah created
her Will on 1 March 1816 and it was probated at the April 1816 Term of the court. An inventory and account of sales of her estate appeared in court records.
An Inventory of the estate of Susannah McDowell deceased was returned by the Executors and admitted to record, to wit, [List of items]
Ordered that the perishable part of the Estate of Susannah McDowell deceased by exposed to public sale as the Law directs.[KM Abstract]
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators2(1812-1817):258 July 1816
An account of the sales of the estate of Susannah McDowell deceased was returned to Court by the Executors and admitted to record, to wit
[List of articles, purchasers and price, Total=$166.47]
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators2(1812-1817):263 July 1816
A further account of the sales of the personal property of Susan McDowel deceased was returned to Court by Executors and admitted to record.
[List of items and names of purchasers, Total=$217.43¾]
Saml Montgomery Exr of Susannah McDowell.[KM Abstract]
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators2(1812-1817):316-317 7 January 1817
Their two estates were ordered to be settled in 1824.
Ordered by the Court that Robert Armstrong & Robert McBath be commissioners to settle with Samuel Montgomery admistrator of John McDowell deceased and report to next Term.
Ordered by the Court that Robert Armstrong & Robert McBath Esquires be commissioners to settle with Samuel Montgomery Executor of Susannah McDowell deceased and report to next Term.
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators3(1818-1824):445 October 1824
Ordered by the Court that Robert Houston and Robert McBath Esquires be commissioners to settle with Samuel Montgomery administrator of the estate of John McDowell deceased and with Samuel Montgomery as Executor of the estate of Susannah McDowell deceased and report to next Court.
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators3(1818-1824):491 April 1824
Estate of John McDowell Deceased
[List of Credits, Total $228.85]
Dr Samuel Montgomery Executor of Susannah McDowell
$166.47 To amount of sales returned to July sessions 1816
217.43¾ To Do Jan do 1817
$383.90¾
State of Tennessee, Knox County } We the undersigned commissioners have examined the executors account and find that he has received three hundred and Eighty three dollars ninety and 3/4 Cents that he has disbursed including amounts paid to the Guardian of the heirs of John McDowell decd the sum of five hundred and Sixty seven dollars eight Cents in the agregate of both
763.47¾ Estates this sum
795.93 Total disbursement
It appears that the administrators and executor being the same person in both estates has overpaid to the Guardian Thirty two dollars forty four & 1/4 Cents.
R. Houston
R. McBath
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators4(1824-1830):7-8 July 1824
Estate of Susannah McDowell Deceased
[List]
By Susannah McDowells Note dated Oct. 26th 184 Vo. No. 1 – $192.12½
By Do 20th March 1815 Vo. No. 2 – $33.01
$567.08
KnoxSettlementsAdministrators4(1824-1830):9 July 1824
Samuel Dunlap became the guardian of her two children.
Samuel Dunlap Guardian of Jane McDowell with F.A. Ramsey and William Palmer his securities entered into and acknowledged their Bond in the sum of five hundred dollars with condition as the law direct.
Samuel Dunlap Guardian of Wm. G. McDowell with Francis H. Ramsey and Wm Palmer his securities entered into and acknowledged their bon in the sum of five hundred dollars with condition as the Law directs.
KnoxCM(1809-1818):141-142 January 1817
Samuel Dunlap Guardian of
William &
Jinney McDowell returns to Court the following acct to wit,
Rec'd of Samuel Montgomery Administrator of
John McDowell dec'd and Executor of
Susannah McDowell, Dec'd The sum of two hundred and seventy seven dollars and seventy one cents of the estate of same del and the same money is at interest this 3'd day of July, 1820.
Sworn to in open Court
3'd July, 1820
Wm Swan DC
KnoxSettlementsAdministratorsO(Estates)(1792-1821):215 3 July 1820
A sequence of court records involve the guardianship of Samuel Dunlap.
The Justices of Knox County Court vs Samuel Dunlap Guardian of Wm. G. McDowell } In this Cause a Summons having been Issued, and returned executed on the Defendant at April Sessions 1822 requiring him to appear & render an account, of his Guardianship, and the Defendant having failed & refused to appear, & render said account, Therefore on Motion of Wm. E. Anderson Esquire It is ordered by the Court that for such Contempt an attachment issue against said Defendant agreeably to the act of Assembly in Such Case made and provided.
The Justices of Knox County Court vs Samuel Dunlap Guardian of Jane J. McDowell } In this Cause a Summons having been Issued, and returned executed on the Defendant at April Sessions 1822 requiring him to appear & render an account, of his Guardianship, and the Defendant having failed & refused to appear, & render said account, Therefore on Motion of Wm. E. Anderson Esquire It is ordered by the Court that for such Contempt an attachment issue against said Defendant agreeably to the act of Assembly in Such Case made and provided.
KnoxCM12(1822-1824):206-207 Wednesday 8 January 1823
The Petition of James G. M. Ramsey and William B. A. Ramsey Administrators with the Will Annexed of Francis A. Ramsey deceased was filed, and on the prayer thereof It is ordered by the Court that a summons issue against Samuel Dunlap who at Jany. Sessions 1817 was appointed Guardian to Jane J. McDowell & Wm. G. McDowell Minor Orphans to appear at the next term of this Court and give Counter security to indemnify the said F.A. Ramsey or his heirs & Wm. Palmer, who as security for said Dunlap executed a Bond on his appointment as Guardian aforesaid or surrender the Guardianship of said Ward agreeably to the Acts of Assembly in such Case made and provided.
KnoxCM12(1822-1824):289 Friday 11 April 1823
Whereas James G. Ramsey and William B.A Ramsey administrators of the late Francis A. Ramsey deceased have applied for counter security agains Samuel Dunlap for whom their Intestate was security as Guardian of the estate of Wm. G. McDowell and Jane J. McDowell and whereas the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for Knox County has ordered the said Dunlap to surrender up whatever notes belonging to the Estate of said oprhans he may have and to give counter security to Indemnify the administrators as aforesaid for any deficiency that may be of said Estate, Now know all men by these Presents that we Samuel Dunlap, Samuel Carr, William Dunlap, William L. Montgomery and John M. Montgomery are held and fairly bound unto the said James G.M. Ramsey and William B.A. Ramsey administrators as aforesaid in the sum of one thousand dollars to be paid to the last-named persons administrators as aforsaid their Executors and administrators to be void on condition that they said obligers do Indemnify the said administrators against any loss or account of the said securityship of their Intestate for the said Samuel Dunlap as Guardian of the said estate of said orphans witness our hands and seals this 11th October 1823. William Dunlap, W. L. Montgomery, Jno Montgomery, Samuel Dunlap, Samuel Carr.
KnoxSettlementsGuardians(1822-1841):44 October 1823
It being represented to the Court, on the Motion of James G. Ramsey & William B.A. Ramsey Administrators of the estate of Francis A. Ramsey deceased that the said Francis A. Ramsey in his life time became Security for a Certain Samuel Dunlap who was by this Court heretofore appointed Guardian to Wiliam G. McDowel & Jane J. McDowel minor Orphans. That by an Order of this Court heretofore made, some evidence of Claims in favor of said Minors has been by said Dunlap put into the hands of said Ramsey, and on said Claims some money has been received, And it being represented that said William & Jane are now residing in the County of Blout and that the Court of said County has appointed for said Wards a Guardian within said County. Therefore on the application of said William & James Administrators as aforesaid it is Ordered by the Court that they be permitted to pay over to the Guardian appointed in Bount County any money they may have in their hands or that may come to their hands belonging to said Minors for which his receipt shall be a voucher & And it is considered by the Court that the Costs of this motion & order be paid by the said Applicants.
KnoxCM:345-346 Tuesday 4 October 1825
The court records for the children in Blount County exist.
Ordered by Court that William Gillespie be appointed Guardian of Wm McDowell and Jane McDowell and the said Wm Gellispie entered into bond with approved Security as the law directs.
BlountCM(1814-1817)D:354 Thursday 26 December 1816
Will of Susannah McDowell
Source: KnoxEstateBook2:227-229 April Session 1816
In the name of God Amen, I,
Susannah McDowel of the County of Knox and State of Tennessee, being weak in body but thanks be to Almighty God, of perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of the Body and the immortality of the soul, my soul and spirit I recommend to God who gave it and my body I recommend to the dust from whence it came to be Buried in a Christian manner at the discretion of my friends or Executor & calling to mind the uncertainty of life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly property as it has pleased God to bless me with and first after all my just and lawful debts are paid.
Secondly, I will and bequeath all my beds and bed cloths to be put into the hand of John Gillispie of Blount County to be by him kept for the use of my children,
William G. McDowel &
Jeny J McDowel until they come of age and likewise my wearing clothes & flax wheel and smoothing Iron, I will and bequeath unto my daughter
Jeny J McDowel with the exception of my riding dress.
Thirdly I will and bequeath all my wool, cotton and flax that is now in hand to be put into the hands of the said John Gillespie and by him distributed for the use of my two children as they shall stand in need of for clothing.
Fourthly, I will and allow all my other personal property to be sold as quick as possible at the discretion of my Executor. And lastly, I will and allow my Real Estate to be sold at the discretion of my Executor with the advice of Jesse Green and Samuel Dunlap and I do hereby constitute, ordain and appoint my friend Samuel Montgomery Executor of this my last Will and Testament and hereby Revoking all other Wills and Testaments by me heretofore made, acknowledging this and this only to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of March 1816.
Susannah McDowel (X her mark)
Signed and sealed in presence of us
Jesse Green
William Palmer
The last Will and Testament of Susannah McDowel dec'd was produced to Court for probate, whereupon Jesse Green & William Palmer, the subscribing witnesses thereto made oath that saw the said Susannah McDowel sign seal and heard her pronounce publish and declare the same to be her last Will and Testament and that she was at the time of publishing the same of sound mind and memory to the best of their knowledge and belief, which Will is ordered to be recorded and is in these words, to wit.
Whereas it appears to the Court here that Susannah McDowel late of this County is dead and hath made her last Will and Testament in writing in which she hath appointed Samuel Montgomery Executor, which Will hath been exhibited in Court and proved as the Law directs.
It is therefore ordered that Letters Testamentary of all and singular the goods & chattles, rights & Credits which were of the said Susannah McDowel deceased issue to the said Samuel Montgomery, he having been sworn and entered into Bond with Thomas Brown & William Palmer his securities in the sum of six hundred Dolllars with condition as the Law directs.
These are therefore to empower you, the said Samuel Montgomery, to enter into and upon all and singular the goods and chattles, rights & Credits which were of the said Susannah McDowel deceased and the same into your possession take where ever the same may be found and a true and perfect Inventory thereof to make and return into our said Court with ninety days from the date hereof and all just debts of the said Susannah McDowell deceased to pay and also well and truly to pay and deliver all Legacies and bequeaths contained and specified in said Testament as far as the said goods & chattles, rights & Credits will thereunto extend and the Law charge you.
Witness Charles McClung, clerk of our said Court, by his Deputy John N. Gamble, at office the first Monday in April 1816.
Charles McClung, by his Deputy
John N. Gamble
MARION COUNTY
Robert McDowell
Parents: Unknown
Robert McDowell [c1790 - c1865 St. Francois MO] arrived in the United States on 23 August 1813 according to the following record.
Robert McDowell, Birth Date: c1790, Cavan Ireland, Shoemaker, Certificate Age: 23, Certificate Date: 23 August 1813, Certificate Place: Charleston, SC
The name of his wife is found in the following deed. She likely died soon thereafter since she does not appear in the 1860 Census.
Robert McDowell & wife Jane of St. Francois County MO to John N. Lindley of St. Geneviere County MO for $500. 160-acre tract in St. Francois SE¼ S32 T35 North of R8E. Signed: Robert McDowell, Jane W. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
StFrancoisDBH:404 4 February 1860
The following eleven persons have been identified as his children based on a
court record.
John McDowell [c1814 - Unknown]
James McDowell [c1814 - Bf 1870] married Clarissa Boyd [c1830 - Unknown] on 21 April 1846 in Sainte Genevieve MO.
Susan McDowell [16 October 1818 - 5 July 1890
MLEN/FG] married James L. Alexander in 1844. At FG: "The deceased whose maiden name was McDowell was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, on October 16, 1818, and moved with her father to Missouri at the age of 16 years."
Samuel McDowell [1821 TN - ] married Mary Ann Yount on 2 April 1846 in Cape Girardeau MO. He was 42 on 1 July 1863 when he enlisted in the Civil War.
David C. McDowell [30 October 1822 - 28 July 1882
MLEN/FG] married first to Ellen Brownfield [1820 GA - c1867 MO] 1842 in TN and Edie Angeline Sanders [1839 NC - Aft 1880 Madison Cty MO] on 31 March 1868.
Mary Ann McDowell [c1823 - Unknown
MLEN/FG] married William Gatewood on 12 November 1843 in St. Clair MO.
Joseph J. McDowell [9 May 1835 - 15 August 1914 Mine La Motte Cemetery, Mine La Motte, Madison County MO] married Jane G. Barnes/Burns [4 March 1837 - 22 March 1913 same] on 24 April 1859 in St. Clair MO.
Martha Elizabeth McDowell [c1835 - Bf 1880] married Richard Porter on 23 October 1851 in St. Clair County MO.
Robert McDowell [c1836 - Unknown] married Clarre W. Hernanaman on 8 April 1856 in Sainte Genevieve MO.
William McDowell [Unknown - Bf 1873]
Sarah McDowell married a Winn.
He appeared in the following census records. Note that the birth years for Samuel and David seem to be off by a bit.
1830 Census Marion County TN
Robert McDowel
2 Males 0-4: [Samuel, David]
1 Male 5-9: [David]
1 Male 10-14: [James]
1 Male 15-19: [John]
1 Female 5-9: [Mary]
1 Female 10-14: [Susan]
1 Female 30-39: [Jane]
1840 Census Jackson County AL
Robert McDowel
1 Male 0-4: [Robert]
1 Male 5-9: [Joseph]
2 Male 10-14: [Samuel, David]
1 Male 15-19: [James]
1 Male 20-29: [John]
1 Male 50-59: [Robert]
1 Female 0-4: [Martha]
1 Female 10-14: [Mary]
1 Female 15-19: [Susan]
1 Female 40-49: [Jane]
1860 Census St. Francois MO
Liberty, PO Locust Ridge
Robbert McDowel - 70 M - Farmer - GA
E.G. Wilmoth - 35 M - Farmer - VA
M.J. - 30 F - VA
John - 10 M - AL
Tho - 8 M - AL
Louis - 6 M - AL
Mariah - 4 F - AL
Victoria - 1 F - MO
[Next]
David McDowell - 40 M - Farmer - TN
Ellen - 40 F - Farmer - GA
S.E. 19 F - TN
A.M. - 14 F - TN
Eliza - 11 F - TN
Samuel - 9 M - MO
Catherine - 6 F - MO
[Next]
W.C. McDowel - 25 M - Farmer - TN
Nancy - 26 F - TN
R.C. - 7 F - TN
C.A. - 5 M - MO
J.W. - 4 M - MO
The following court records from Missouri clearly delineate all of his children.
Samuel McDowell et al Plffs vs John McDowell et al Defts } Civil Action for Partition. Now at this day comes said plaintiffs by their attorney and makes proof to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made herein has been fully complied with and that the co-defendants T.F. McDowell and Robert McDowell, heirs of James McDowell deceased, and Robert McDowell and Sarah Winn, mentioned in said Order of Publication although duly notified by publication as aforesaid, and being thence solemnly called come not, but herein make default, wherefore the plaintiffs petition remains as confessed against them and this cause is continued until the next Term of this Court.
StFrancoisCR7(1870-1873):346 Friday 7 June 1871
Samuel McDowell et al Plffs vs John McDowell et al Defts } Civil Action for partition. Martin L. Clardy appointed Guardian ad litem for Mildred R., James E., John D., Edward F., Lucy A., David L., William F., and J.H. McDowell, minor defendants herein. Further ordered that alias summons issue to Perry County for John A. McDowell. T.F. McDowell and Robert McDowell, heirs of James McDowell deceased. Robert McDowell and Sarah Winn, co-defendants, are non-residents of Missouri and therefore order for publication to announce partition of land of two tracts (see court record for metes and bounds).[KM Abstract]
StFrancoisCR7(1870-1873):257-258 Tuesday 5 December 1871
Samuel McDowell, David C. McDowell, Allen Ragsdale and wife Sarah and Lafayette Phillips and wife Elizabeth heirs of John McDowell deceased; Richard McDowell heir of James McDowell deceased, Alexander Carver and wife Susan, Martha McDowell, Mary McDowell, Thomas Young & wife Eleanor, heirs of James McDowell; Richard Porter and wife Martha; William Gatewood and wife Mary; James Alexander and wife Susan Plaintiffs
Vs
John McDowell heir of John McDowell deceased, Robert McDowell; Mildred R. McDowell; James E. McDowell; John D. McDowell, Edward T. McDowell, Lucy A. McDowell; heirs of James McDowell deceased; Robert McDowell; Sarah Winn; David L. McDowell, William T. McDowell; J.H. McDowell; T.F. McDowell minor heirs of William McDowell Defts. } Civil Action for Partition of Lands. Robert McDowell late of St. Francois County died intestate possessed of land in county: Lot No. 1 of NE¼ S5 T34 North of R8E containing 78.49 acres, and West half of Lot No. 1 of NW¼ S4 T34 North of R8E containing 40 acres making 118.49 acres. Left surviving him as heirs, each entitled to 1/11 part.
[Children of Robert McDowell]
Martha who married Richard Porter
Mary who married William Gatewood
Susan who married James Alexander
David
Samuel
Robert
Sarah who married a Winn
Joseph: his 1/11 part acquired by David McDowell
John deceased: Sarah who married Allen Ragsdale, Elizabeth who married Lafayette Phillips, and John McDowell, each entitled to 1/3 of 1/11.
James deceased: Robert McDowell, Richard McDowell, Susan who married Alexander Carver, Martha McDowell, Mary McDowell, Eleanor who married Thomas Young, Mildred R. McDowell, James E. McDowell, John D. McDowell, Edward F. McDowell and Lucy A. McDowell, each entitled to 1/11 of 1/11.
William deceased: David L. McDowell, William T. McDowell, J.H. McDowell, and T.F. McDowell, each entitled to 1/4 of 1/11
Court orders that the land be sold.[KM Abstract]
StFrancoisCR8(1873-1877):39-41 Saturday 13 December 1873
The property described in the above court record was obtained by Robert in two land grants.
Robert McDowell, 1 September 1856, St. Francois, MO, T34N, R8E, S4, 40 acres
Robert McDowell, 15 December 1857, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve MO, T34N, R8E, S5, 78.49 acres
The two tracts of Robert McDowell were sold in 1875 in the following deed which again names all the litigants.
Laken D. Walker, late Sheriff of St. Francois County MO, to Francic M. Carter for $100 via order of November Term 1873 of Circuit Court. Acknowledged and filed 23 November 1875.[KM Abstract]
StFrancoisDBS:83-84 22 November 1875
Robert participated in the following deeds and land grants in Marion County TN.
No. 5994 Robert McDowell assee of Obediah Bean by virtue of part of Certificate No. 3425 & Certificate No. 3280 enters Eighty seven and two thirds acres of land his occupant Claim in persuance to an act of the General Assembly passed at Murfreesborough the 23red of Octo 1819. Situate in the County of Marion and third District in Sweeten Cove adjoining Morgan Jones, Jonathan Eaves, Saml McBee and Robert Bean jnr Beginning on pointers and running north binding on sd lines Eaves and McBee 114 poles to Holly at foot of mountain, then along sd McBees line to Poplar, thence north to pointer, thence along the foot of sd mountain Eastward to Beans NW Corner, thence South with Beans line to foot of mountain, thence westward along the foot of sd mountain to the beginning including his improvement this 14th Novr 1820. Robert McDowell Locr.
ThirdDistrictSurveyorEntryBookF(1818-1823):168 14 November 1820
Robert McDowell of Marion County to George A. Brock of Franklin County for $100. 47.67-acre tract part of tract of 87.67 acres granted to Robert McDowell in Marion County on Sweetens Creek waters of Battle in Sweeten Cove beginning at pointers at the foot of the mountain, thence South 8 poles to Robert Bean Snr N.W. holly corner, thence South on sd Beans 66 poles to pointers, thence W 82 poles to pointers on sd McDowell W. Boundary line, thence N 99 poles to a Holly, thence along Samuel McBees line 24 poles to a holly, thence N67W 15 poles to a beech, thence N35W 10 poles to a Poplar, thence N 8 poles to pointers at the foot of the mountain, thence with the mountain S69E 135 poles to pointers, it being the beginning. Signed: Robert McDowell. Witnesses: Obediah Bean, Abner C. Warmack. Proven May 1828 by Bean and registered 27 October 1828.[KM Abstract]
MarionDBA:335 20 January 1823
Thomas Maxwell of Marion County to Henry Gotcher of Franklin County AL. 52-acre tract part of two surveys originally granted to Robert McDowell and Samuel M. Burnett by them deeded to George A. Brock and Brock to Maxwell on Sweetens Creek, waters of Battle Creek in Sweetens Cove … thence west 82 poles to Robert McDowells West bounding line to pointers … . Witnesses: Obidiah Beene, Robert McDowell. Acknowledged March 1825.[KM Abstract]
MarionDBA:225 4 April 1823
Thomas Maxwell of Marion County to Henry Gotcher of Franklin County AL. 52-acre tract part of two surveys originally granted to Robert McDowell and Samuel M. Burnett by them deeded to George A. Brock and Brock to Maxwell on Sweetens Creek, waters of Battle Creek in Sweetens Cove. Witnesses: Obidiah Bean, Robert McDowell. Acknowledged August 1823 and certified 24 March 1825 and registered 19 January 1828.[KM Abstract]
MarionDBA:251-252 4 August 1823
Thomas Maxwell & John Maxwell of Marion County to John Wynn of same. 16-acre tract part of survey granted to Samuel McBee on Sweetens Creek waters of Battle Creek in Sweetens Cove … to pointers at the foot of the mountian it being Robert McDowell northwest corner, thence with the mountain S69E to a spring branch … .[KM Abstract]
MarionDBA:347-348 16 February 1824
No. 45 Robert Bean Junr enters twenty acres of land his right of prescribed agreeable to an act of the General Assembly __ at Murfreesboro the 22nd day of November 1823 Situated in Marion County on the waters of Battle creek in Swettins cove beginning on the said Beans South boundary of his Seventy acres tract and back thence South to a Bluff of the mountain, thence westwardly with the Bluff of Mountain to a condition with Robert McDowell, thence with along said conditional line thence eastwardly with said McDowell & Robert Beans line to the beginning for compliment. May the 17th 1824.
MarionLandEntries(1823-1895):16 17 May 1824
State of Tennessee Marion County by virtue of Entry No. 45 dated the 17th of May 1824 and said Entry made pursuant to an act of assembly passed at Murfreesborough the 22nd day of November 1823.
I have surveyed for Robert Bean twenty acres of land as his right of preference situate in Marion County on the waters of Battle creek in Sweetens cove adjoining lands of said Bean and Robert McDowell. Beginning on a beech on the south boundary line of said Beans seventy acre tract, thence south up the mountain twenty poles to a stake and pointers. Then west with the mountain one hundred and nine poles to a stake, then north fourteen poles to a stake at the foot of the mountain on the said Robert McDaniels line, thence north twenty degrees East with said McDowels line fourteen poles to a corner of the same on a stake and pointers, thence north seventy East with said line twenty poles to another corner of it, then south eighty one East with said line nineteen poles to said Robert Beans line, then with said line south eighty six East ten poles to a beech, then north seventy six East ten poles to a beech, then north seventy six East with said line thirty six poles to a stake, then south forty five East with said line twenty two poles to a Walnut, thenc South eighty four East with said line eighteen poles to the Beginning. Surveyed the 11th of June 1824. Seth Pryor Deputy Surveyer for Marion County. Benjamin Selman, Robert McDowel } S.C.C.
MarionSurveyorBook1(1824-1837):28
Heirs of Robert Beene deceased to Robert Beene. Witnesses: William Wamack, Robert McDowell. Acknowledged by Wamack and that said McDowell is without the limits of the State on 18 January 1828. Registered 26 March 1828.[KM Abstract]
MarionDBA:280-281 15 January 1825
Obediah Bean of Marion County to William Eaves Sr of same. Witnesses: Robert McDowell, William Eaves Jr.[KM Abstract]
MarionDBA:278-279 23 February 1827
A deed from Jesse Mortan to Jno. J. Bogard & Thos. Tedwell of 270 acres was produced in open court the execution thereof duly proved by Robt McDowell & Isaac Moore & by the court ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6D(1826-1830):[None] Monday 22 October 1827
Robert McDowell of Marion County to Henry Gotcher of same for $400. 40-acre tract in Marion County on waters of Battle Creek in Sweeten's Cove adjoining lands of Henry Gotcher, Robert Beene, John Patton, and Obediah Beene beginning at the said Henry Gotchers southeast corner thence south with Robert Beene line 54 poles to pointers at the foot of the mountain, thence with the meanders of the same N81W 19 poles, thence S72W 20 poles, thence S20W 46 poles, thence S42W 52 poles to John Pattons southeast corner, thence with said Pattons and Obediah Beenes line North to said Henry Gotchers south west corner, thence east with the same to beginning. Signed: Robert McDowell. Witnesses: O. Beene, Samuel Beene. Acknowledged August 1832 and registered 24 September 1833.[KM Abstract]
MarionDBC(1831-1837):113 12 January 1832
Samuel McBee of Marion County to Robert McDowell and Robert Jones of Jackson County AL. 250-acre tract. Witnesses: Charles S. Jones, Armstead Jones. Acknowledged and registered 30 July 1838.[KM Abstract]
MarionDBD(1837-1843):98 27 July 1838
Robert McDowell and Robert Jones of Jackson County AL to W.S. and James Griffith of Marion County for $1,100. 250-acre tract in Marion County beginning at a stake and pointers a corner of the widow Townsend 16 poles east of E. Alleys corner, thence West to an along said Alleys line passing his corner 16 poles in all 54 poles to a Sweet Gum in a hollow a corner of said Alleys, then up the center of the main hollow N12W 27 poles, then N34E 8 poles, North 12 poles, N35E 15 poles, N21W 6 poles, N18E 22 poles to the forks of a hollow, then up the left hand fork N22W 27 poles, N31W 19 poles to pointers in the center of the same, then N63W passing a large double chesnut at about 3 poles and a White Oak on the SE side of the main Valley Road, 122 poles to a stake on the mountain line of a 50 acres tract granted to Andrew Branson near the foot of the mountain on a marked Post Oak in the rocks marked as a corner, then along the line of the said 50 acre tract N30E 55 poles, N67E 40 poles, East 34 poles S54E 52 poles, N37E 20 poles, East 42 poles on the line of a survey orginally marked for William Stadefer of 111 acres, then North 52 poles to James Jones line, thence east 70 poles to a stake on Jones line, then along the same S70E 38 poles , then E 36 poles to a stake, then South 116 poles to a stake and pointers, then West 145½ poles to a stake, then S 6 poles to a hickory, then W 12 poles to the widow Townsends corner, then south along the same to beginning. Signed: Robert McDowell, Robert Jones. Witnesses: George W. Smith, G. McBee. Acknowledged by McDowel and Jones 16 March 1839 and registered 18 March 1839.[KM Abstract]
MarionDBD(1837-1843):145 14 March 1839
Robert McDowell & John Gable vs Edward H. Chaffin & Rufus K. Polk } Case. Parties present by attornies and Jury [List] who find for plaintiff with damage $208.74. Ordered to be recovered with costs.
Robert McDowell & John Gable vs Edward H. Chaffin & Rufus K. Polk } Case. Parties present by attornies and Jury [List] who find for Plaintiff with damage $207.70. Ordered to be recovered with costs.[KM Abstract]
MauryCivilCriminalM(1841-1842):201 Saturday 8 January 1842
The following documents were filed in Lawrence County Alabama as Mixed Probate, Chancery Court, Circuit Court Records at FSO with the file name: Robert McDowell & Richard Duvall vs Harper Jones & Co, Wiiliam W. Harper, Vinckler H. Jones, Thomas B. Jones } Circuit 1840 #3529.
Document No. 1
To any Sheriff of the State of Alabama—Greeting
We command you to take the bodies of William W. Harper, Thomas B. Jones, and Vinckler H. Jones, Partners under the firm of Harper, Jones &C wherever they may be found in your County, and them safely keep, so that you have their bodies before the Judge of our next Circuit Court to be holden for said County, at the Court-house in the town of Moulton on the third Monday in March 1840 to answer Robert McDowell and Richard Duvall partners under the firm and style of McDowell & Duvall in a plea that they render them the sum of three hundred and twenty one 61/100 dollars which to Plaintiffs the Defendants owe and from them unjustly detain, to their damage three hundred dollars. Herein fail not, and have you this writ at the office of the Clerk of said Court three days previous to third Monday in March 1840. Witness, John M. Jackson Clerk of our said court, at office the 15th day of February 1840 and of the Independence of the United State of American the 64th year. Issued 15 day of February 1840. Teste John M. Jackson Clerk.
This action is brought on a note made by Defendants by their firm name dated 18th April 1838 for the payment to the order of Plaintiffs by their firm named Twelve months after date of the sum of three hundred & twenty one 61/100 dollars for value received which remains unpaid. No [court] required. Tanor S. Walken.
3529 McDowell & Duvall vs Harper, Jones & Co } Debt
Recd Feb. 28th 1840 D.H. [Dulliant] Shff by his deputy J. [H_mtly]
We hereby acknowledge service of the within process
Harper Jones &C
Fees for service to be charged Harper Jones & Co
1840
$321.61
26.07 at 6
14.18¾
$40.25¾
Recorded in Book M Page 221
Tanor Walken
Document No. 2
The State of Alabama, Lawrence County } Circuit Court: March Term 1840. Robert McDowell & Richard Duvall, partners under the firm & style of McDowell & Duvall. Plaintiffs in this suit complain of William W. Harper Vinckler H. Johnes and Thomas B. Jones partners under the firm & style of Harper Jones & Co. Defendants this suit, in custody, &C, of a plea that they render to them the sum of three hundred & twenty one 61/100 dollars, which to them the defendants owe, and from them unjustly detain. For that whereas, heretofore on the 18th day of April A.D. 1838, at Baltimore, to wit, the county aforesaid, said defendants made their promissory note in writing, their firm name being thereto subscribed; and then and there delivered the same to the plaintiffs by which promissory note, said defendatns promised to pay twelve months after date, to said Plaintiffs by their firm name the aforesaid sum of three hundred & twenty one 61/100 dollars, for value received.
Yet said defendants altho often requested, has not paid said plaintiffs said sum of money, in said not specified, or any part thereof; but the same to pay he hitherto has and still does neglect and refuse, to the damage of the plaintiffs [blank] dollars; and therefore they bring their suit, &C. Taner & Walken PQ.
3529 McDowell & Duvall vs Harper, Jones & Co. Narr & note.
Document No. 3
$321 61/100 Baltimore 18 April 1838
Twelve months after date we promise to pay to the order of McDowell & Duvall three hundred twenty one 61/100 val recd. Harper Jones & Co.
Harper Jones & Co to McDowell & Duvall } Note
entd 1377
Ind on 15th Feby 1840
SHELBY COUNTY
William M. McDowell
Parents: Unknown
William M. McDowell [12 July 1820 Ireland - 23 September 1901 McLemoresville, Carroll County TN] married Eliza Houck on 16 January 1842 in Boone County MO.
Mary McDowell married R.C. Stafford on 20 December 1875 in Carroll County TN.
Sallie Ann McDowell [18 September 1845 - 7 January 1921 Mcl..] married first to a Mathis and second to John Thomas Blow [December 1844 - 18 October 1909 same] on 6 February 1868.
Laura McDowell married C. Seawright on 8 October 1865 in Shelby County TN
William appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Chariton County MO
Brunswick
William McDowell - 35 M - Laborer - Ireland
Eliza - 25 F - VA
Mary - 8 F - MO
Sarah - 6 F - MO
Laura - 1 F - MO
Caroline Leak - 20 F - VA
1860 Census Shelby County TN
Chickasaw, PO Memphis
William McDowell - 38 M - Carpenter - Ireland
Eliza - 36 F - VA
Mary - 17 F - MO
Sallie - 16 F - MO
Laura - 10 F - MO
WHITE COUNTY
John McDowell
Parents: Unknown
John McDowell [1772 - 1819] married Elizabeth Elrod [1775 - c1810]. He had the following identified child.
John appeared in the following tax list of White County TN. We note that "Falling Waters" appears in several documents of his decendents.
Tax 1817: McDowell John 1 WP 30 acres, falling waters, Bridge Tax: $0.36½, Poor Tax: $04¼, State Tax: $0.18¼, County Tax: $0.18¼, Amount: $0.77¾
He obtained the 30 acres reported in the above listing in the following grant.
William Anderson of North Carolina No. 4566 9 February 1797 & entered 15 October 1810 granted John McDowel assignee of the sd William Anderson 30-acre tract surveyed 6 October 1814 in Warren County Beginning at a small Sugartree running thence north 98 poles to an Ash, Elm & Black Oak on a hill side, thence west 49 poles to two Elms, thence South striking the falling waters at 66 poles in all 98 poles to a Hickory on the south band of the falling waters, thence East 49 poles to the beginning. Including sd McDowels improvement. Recorded 8 October 1817.[KM Abstract]
MountainDistrictLandGrants6:611
John secured a bond in the following court record.
Lileoures L. Henderson and Rachal his wife, John Allen and Hannah his wife, Connally Farly & Nancy his wife, William King, Thomas King, Mary King, Thomas Claibourne & Sarah his wife, John Mitchell Jnr, Elizabeth Hinkell, Rachel Mitchesll, Nancy Mitchell __ vs Wesley Green } In ejectment. This day came John McDowell who was bound for the personal appearnce of Westley Greene the Defendant in this cause and thereupon surrendered him in discharge of himself, and he from his undertaking and recognizance in this behalf is acquitted and discharged and the said Defendant prayed in custory of the Sheriff.
WhiteCM10(1814-1817):281-282 15 April 1816
He died in 1819 and his son Andrew McDowell was one of his administrators.
This day James Elrod and Andrew McDowell were appointed administrators of all and singular the goods and chattels right and credits of John McDowell Deceased and thereupon took the oath prescribed by law, and together with John [Mason] and William J. Smith entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of two thousand dollars conditioned as the law requires.
WhiteCM11(1817-1819):297 Monday 18 January 1819
This day James Elrod admr of John McDowell Decd returned into Court an Inventory of the estate of the Decd on oath and which was ordered to be recorded.
WhiteCM11(1817-1819):389 Monday 19 July 1819
James Elrod & Andrew McDowell Admr vs (Spd) Moses Smith & James Taylor } Debt election. This day came the plaintiffs by their Attorney Nathan Haggon Esqr and it appearing that the plaintiff recovered against the defendant upon William J. Smith a Justice of the peace the sum of thirty seven dollars 85 Cents, upon which an execution was issued 2nd Juay 1820 and retured to this court with the following endorsements, To wit: no personal property found __ on an tract of land containing 50 acres lying on waters of Taylors creek a branch of falling waters and on another of the plaintiffs by their attorney it is considered by the Court that the aforesaid tract of land be sold, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs award, and that the plantiffs recover against the defendants their costs in this behalf expended &C and that a writ of venditioni exponas issue &C.
WhiteCM14(1820-1820):79 Saturday 22 July 1820
Ordered by Court that George Allen, Eli Suns and James Davis Esqrs be appointed Commissioners to settle with the administrator of John McDowell Decd and make report thereof to next term of this Court.
WhiteCM15(1820-1823):407 Monday 8 April 1822
The 30-acre tract is mentioned in the following Land Grant and John's administrator James Elrod now lives on it.
Grant No. 4289 made in White County granted to James Dildine for 50-acre tract … Beginning on the east boundary line of a 30-acre survey made in the name of John McDowell on which James Elrod now lives … .[KM Abstract]
MiddleTennesseeLandGrants5:744 4 November 1826
Andrew McDowell
Andrew McDowell [3 July 1799 - c1849 DeKalb County TN] married Jane (Pistole) [c1796 SC - ]. They had the following children.
Elizabeth "Sissy" McDole [4 August 1825 - 16 December 1906 Dekalb]
They appeared in the following census records.
1820 Census White County TN
Andrew McDole
2 Males 0-9: [John, Smith]
1 Male 16-25: [Andrew]
1 Female 16-25: [Jane]
1830 Census White County TN
Andrew McDowel
1 Male 0-4: [James]
2 Males 5-9:
2 Males 10-14: [John, Smith]
1 Male 20-29: [Andrew]
1 Female 0-4: [Elizabeth]
1 Female 20-29: [Jane]
1840 Census DeKalb County TN
Andrew Mcdole
2 Males 5-9: [James]
2 Males 10-14:
1 Female 0-4:
1 Female 10-14: [Elizabeth]
1 Female 30-39: [Jane]
1850 Census DeKalb County TN
District 14
Jane McDowel - 54 F - SC
Elizabeth - 26 F - TN
1860 Census White County TN
District 6, PO New Ark
Elisabeth McDole - 33 F - TN
Jane - 11 F - TN
Jane - 63 F - SC
Andrew appeared in the following tax lists of White County TN.
White County TN
1832: McDowell Andrew 1 WP 300, $2.25 479/1515
1833: McDowell, Andrew 1 WP; Other land 100; $1.18.7
1834: McDowell, Andrew 1 WP 100 Acres $1.37½
1835: McDowel Andrew 1 WP, School Land 125, $1.34½
1836: McDowell Andrew School Land 100, val $100; State Tax $0.05; County & State Tax $0.21.2
1837: McDole Andrew School Land 500, Value $250, Tax $0.12.5, Total Tax $0.53.1
Dist 7, McDole Andrew Acres Land 20, val 100, tax 5., School Land 25, val 50, tax 2.5, 1 WP, Tax 12.5, State Tax 12.5, Total Taxes 81.8
1838: McDowell Andrew 14 Acres, Value: $24, Tax: $1.20, School land: 25, Val: $25, Tax: $1.20, 1 WP
1839: Dist. 14 McDole Andrew, School Land 500, val 250, tax 12.5, Amt 53.1
1840: McDole Andrew School Land 500, Val 250, Amt $0.60.6
1841: Dist. 14 McDole Andrew, School Land 500, val 250, Amt 53.1
He appeared in the following records of White County TN.
Grant No. 7767 for 12½ cents per acre paid Entry-Taker of White County entered 23 July 1825 by No. 527 granted to John Young for 50-acre tract … beginning at a Black Oak the northeast corner of a 60-acre survey belonging to John Elrod and Andrew McDowell … .[KM Abstract]
MiddleTennesseeLandGrants8:609 24 April 1828
James C. Crawley of White County to Ananias Coffee of Jackson County. … to a Spanish Oak in the line of a survey made in the name of Andrew McDowell and Wesley Green … . Acknowledged 6 February 1837 and registered 8 February 1847.[KM Abstract]
WhiteDBK(1836-1839):118 4 September 1834
State of Tennessee, White County} Entry No. 2840 dated 28 October 1836. Surveyed for Richard Baker 2,100 acres on 13 December 1837 by Jacob A. Lane Denutz Surveyor with Andrew McDowell, Fountain Steel S.C.C.[KM Abstract]
WhiteDeed&TrustDeedR(1852-1854):66-67
Ordered by the Court that Riley Medlin be appointed Overseer on a part of the road on Falling Water beginning at the roaring spring on the North side of Falling Water, thence running up the river to Hiram Childress, thence crossing the river and up the hill to the County line near Nancy Waddles and have the following hands, to wit: Hiram Childress, Frances McLaferty, George Smith, William Trayshur, Wm Robinson, Wm Green, Wm Hall, Henry Gambrel, Wm Bambrel, Wm Brown, James Robinson, John Robinson, Jesse Robinson, James M. Goff, Andrew McDole, Joseph Kitrell & Henry Waddle.
DeKalbCM(1842-1849):216 6 July 1846
State of Tennessee vs Cornelius Hickory, Joshua Hickory, Andrew McDowl & Houston Montgomery Presentment for affray. Clerk W.G. Sims $2.00.
WhiteCM21(1848-1853):13 Monday 3 April 1848
John McDole
John McDole
1840 Census DeKalb County TN
John Mcdole
1 Male 20-29: [John]
1 Female 0-4:
1 Female 20-29:
Smith McDole/McDowell
Smith McDole/McDowell [1820 - c1855] married Nancy Dildine [c1822 - c1868] on 17 April 1829 in White County TN. They had the following children.
Mary C. McDole [c1839 - Unknown]
Jonathan/John McDole [c1844 - 1910 Jackson County MO] married Margaret Raney/Rancy on 22 August 1866 in White County TN.
Harriet E. McDole [c1845 - Aft 1880]
James L.S. McDole [March 1850 - Unknown]
Thomas Wayman McDole [Bf June 1850 - 22 April 1883 Limestone County AL] married Missouri Caldonia "Zue" Myers 1862 - Bf 1910 Limestone AL] on 11 October 1877 in Limestone County AL.
Andrew McDole [1855 - 11 January 1940 Louisiana]
They appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census White County TN
Smith Mcdole
1 Male 20-29: [Smith]
1 Female 0-4:
1 Female 15-19: [Nancy]
1850 Census White County TN
District 6
Smith McDole - 30 M - Farming - TN
Nancy - 28 F - TN
Mary C. - 11 F - TN
Jonathan - 8 M - TN
Harriet E. - 5 F - TN
James L. - 3/12 M - TN
1860 Census White County TN
District 6, PO Cassville
Nancey McDole - 38 F
Jonathan - 16 M
Harriett E. - 14 F
James L. - 8 M
Thomas W. - 7 M
Andrew - 5 M
Smith appeared in the following tax lists of White County TN.
White County TN
1847: District 6 MdDole Smith Land 73, value 100, 1 WP, 0.67½
1849: District 6 McDole Smith Land 70, value 100, 1 WP, 0.80
1850: District 6 MdDole Smith Land 70, value 100, 1 WP, Tax $0.95
State of Tennessee No. 1992
Know ye that for and in consideration of the sum of one cent per acre Paid into the Office of the Entry Taker of White County and entered on 22 December 1827 pursuant to the provisions of an act of the General Assembly of said State passed on the third day of December 1825 by No. 1506, Granted Smith McDole assignee of Andrew McDole assignee of James Angel a certain Tract or Parcel of land containing 200 acres by survey bearing date 2 June 1829 lying in said County on Dry Creek. Beginning at a White Oak marked J.A. standing on the bluff of said Creek, running thence East crossing several deep hollows and a branch of a dry creek in all 160 poles to a White Oak and Mulberry in a deep hollow, thence north crossing said branch of dry creek several times in all 200 poles to three dogwoods & pointers. Thence West 160 poles to a Red Oak and Sourwood. Thence South 200 poles to the Beginning including said Angel's house and improvement. Signed: William Carrol Governor of Tennessee.[KM Abstract]
MountainDistrictLandGrantsC:625-626 14 February 1831
Smith McDole of DeKalb County to Samuel Strong of same for $110. 200-acre tract in DeKalb County on North side of falling Water including the place as known by the name of the James Angells improvment beginning at a White Oak marked J.A. standing on the blucc of Dry Creek running thence East crossing several deep hollows and a branch of Dry Creek in all 160 poles to a White Oak and Mulberry in a deep hollow, thence North crossing said branch of Dry Creek several times in all 200 poles to 3 Dogwoods and pointers, thence West 160 poles to a Red Oak and Sower Wood, thence South 200 poles to the beginning including the said Angells house and improvements. Signed: Smith McDole. Witnesses: James Davis, David Coger. Acknowledged by witnesses 14 August 1838 and registered 29 August 1838.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbDBA(1838-1841):139-140 14 July 1838
John R. Jones & wife Matilda (formerly Dildine), James Roberson & wife Sally (formerly Dildine) & Smith McDole & wife Nancy (formerly Dildine), all of White County and Dekalb, lawful heirs of Jonathan Dildine deceased, to Richared T. Baker of same for $95. 52-acre tract in White County on waters of Taylors Creek beginning on a White Oak and Hickory Jonathan Dildines 50-acre survey, thence South 12 poles to a Poplar and Dogwood, thence east 10 poles to a Post Oak and Black Oak, thence South 48 poles to a stake and pointers on the line of Richard T. Bakers 100-acre survey, thence west 155 poles to an Elm, thence North with a line of Polly Casey between 40 and 50 poles to a conditional line betwixt James Dildine and the said Richard T. Baker, thence Eastwardly direction 135 poles with the said conditional line to the beginning. Signed: John R. Jones (x his mark), Matilda Jones (x her mark), James Robinson, Sary Robinson, Smith McDole, Nancy McDole. Acknowledged by John R. Jones, James Robinson & Smith McDole with feme covert on wives 21 November 1844 and registered 21 November 1844.[KM Abstract]
WhiteDBO:75-77 15 November 1844
John R. Jones & wife Matilda, James Robertson & wife Sally, and Smith McDole & wife Nancy, lawful heirs of Jonathan Dildine deceased to James Dildine for $93. 67½-acre tract in White County, District 6, beginning at a White Walnut and White Oak marked J.D. standing in the edge of the cane hollow running thence South 63¼ poles to a Hickory and White Oak, thence nearly West with a conditional line between the said James Dildine and Richard T. Baker 126½ poles to two Black Oaks, thence North 63¼ poles to two black Oaks and Hickory, then nearly East 126½ poles to the beginning.
Also part of 50-acre tract entered in name of Jonathan and James Dildine beginning at the southwest corner of the before mentioned 50-acre tract running thence North with said line 47 poles to a Black Oak, thence West 56 poles to a stake and pointers, thence South 50 poles to a Black Oak the corner of Mary Caseys land, thence an Eastwardly direction with the meanders of a spring branch to the northeast corner of Mary Caseys land, thence North with the said conditional line to the beginning. Signed: John R. Jones (x his mark), Matilda Jones (x her mark), James Roberson, Sary Roberson, Smith McDole, Nancy McDole. Acknowledged by John R. Jones, James Roberson and Smith McDole 21 November 1844 and registered 21 November 1844.[KM Abstract]
WhiteDBO:73-74 18 November 1844
John R. Jones & wife Matilda, James Robinson & wife Sally, & Smith McDole & wife Nancy, lawful heirs of Jonathan Dildine deceased, to Mary C. McDole and Jonathan McDole for $93 three tracts in White County, District 6. 70-acres total.
10-acre tract lying on the waters of Taylors Creek beginning at two small White Oaks, thence South 56½ poles to two small Hickories, thence East 28¾ poles to a Black Oak, thence North 56½ poles to a small Hickory, thence West 28¾ to the beginning including dwelling house and spring of the said Jonathan Dildine deceased.
10-acre tract on waters of Taylors Creek beginning at a Black Oak stump in the north boundary line of the above named 10-acres tract, thence West passing the northwest corner of the before mentioned 10 acres at 30 poles in all 57½ poles to a Black Oak & Hickory, then North 28¾ poles to two Dogwoods and White Oak, thence East 67½ poles to a Post Oak and Black Oak, thence South 28½ poles to the beginning.
50-acre tract lying on the waters of Taylors Creek beginning at two White Oaks near the above named Spring branch Northwest corner of the above named 10-acre tract running thence West 40 poles to a White Oak and Dogwood, thence South crossing said branch at 5 poles in all 100 poles to a Black Oak, thence East 52 poles to a Black Oak, thence N5½W 24 poles to two Black Oaks and Hickory, thence N84½E 51 poles to a Black Oak & small Hickory corner of Isaac Taylors survey, thence North with Taylors line 98 poles to a Black Oak and Post Oak, thence West 31 poles to a Black Oak northeast corner of said 10-acre survey, thence south with the line of the same passing the corner in all 85 poles to a Black Oak, thence West with another line of said 10-acre survey 28¾ poles to two small Hickories, thence North 56½ poles to the beginning. Signed: John R. Jones (x his mark), Matilda Jones (x her mark), James Roberson, Sary Roberson, Smith McDole, Nancy McDole. Acknowledged by signees 21 November 1844 and registered 21 November 1844.[KM Abstract]
WhiteDBO(1844-1848):74-75 21 November 1844
Washington Hutchings of White County to Richard Perry of same. Witnesses: John F. Clause, Smith McDole. Acknowledged by McDole 5 October 1846.[KM Abstract]
WhiteDBO(1844-1848):279-280 8 September 1846
Washington Hutchings to Richard Derry } Deed for 18 Acres land. Personally appeared before me William Little Clerk of White County Court John F. Clause and Smith Mcdole the two subscribing witnesses to the within Deed of Conveyance who after being duly sworn as the law directs deposed and said that they are personally acquainted with G.W. Hutchings the within named Conveyor and that he executed and acknowledged the within Deed in their presence for the purposes therein contained which is Recorded.
WhiteProbateDBC(1840-1848):324 5 October 1846
Smith McDole produced a certificate of the coroner of White County for his election as constable in 6th District and took an oath. He also took out a bond with sureties W.M. Russell, John R. Jones, Aaron Hutchings and William White.[KM Abstract]
WhiteCM21(1848-1853):150-151 Monday 4 March 1850
This day the following named Justices of the peace, Sheriff and Constables reported the following named fiens and properties by them & each of them collected under the Small Office law as made and provided by the several acts of the General assembly of the State of Tennessee in such cases made and provided as follows, to wit:
William H. Bukes Constable Reports
State vs S. McDole Fine $1.00
William J. Calvert Esqr Reports
State vs Smith McDole Fine $200
[KM Abstract]
DeKalbCM(1849-1853):457 Monday 3 January 1853
Inventory and account of sales of Estate of Aaron Hutchings deceased.
Smith McDole 1 Iron Wedge 40 cents 1 Saddle $7.00 1 Whteel 1.65 – $9.06
5 December 1853.[KM Abstract]
WhiteInventoriesA(1841-1860):251-252
Inventory & account of Estate of John W. Cope deceased
1 note on Wiley Julian & Smith McDowel assigned over by Mark Hutchings due 25 Decr 1853 – $8.00
1 note on Pleasand Young & Smith McDowel due 25 Decr 1853 Bad – $5.00
Filed 5 December 1853.[KM Abstract]
WhiteInventoriesA(1841-1860):260
Inventory and account of sales of Estate of Thomas Yates deceased.
List of Doubtful accounts unpaid Smith McDole – $3.00
Filed 29 September 1853.[KM Abstract]
WhiteInventoriesA(1841-1860):270
Zachariah [Sasunens] application to prove the non cupative Will of Smith McDole Decd is continued until the next term of the Court.
WhiteCM24(1865-1869):237 Monday 6 May 1867
James McDole
James McDole [c1825 - 17 March 1865 Nashville National Cemetery] married Eliza Clouse [1828 - Unknown Charles Hutchings Cemetery, White County TN], the daughter of Adam Clouse and Elizabeth Hutchings. They had the following children.
John McDole [1846 - 18 May 1864 (might not be him)]
Jane McDole [1849 - Unknown]
Sarah E. McDole [1854 - 17 April 1928 Avondale Chester Co. PA]
Nancy McDole [24 December 1855 - 7 June 1892 Grimes Cemetery, Baxter, Putnam County TN] married James Henderson Myatt [30 May 1855 - 12 June 1921 Oscar Community Cemetery, Oscar, Ballard County KY]
Thomas E. McDole [February 1860 (November 1863 at FG) - 29 January 1944 Plainview Cemetery #2, Sparta, White County TN] married first to Tennessee Farmer [3 February 1869 - 2 December 1908 Baker Cemetery, White County TN] on 6 December 1891 in White County TN and second to Hattie Dora Ledford [19 October 1878 - 18 April 1945 same] on 3 February 1906.
Mary McDole [July 1863 - 30 March 1926 Boiling Springs Cemetery/TNDC(age 62)] married first to Samuel Rice [1862 - 5 January 1890 Boiling Springs Cemetery] on 15 February 1881 in White County TN and second to Nathaniel "Fan" Smith Massa [23 September 1837 - 17 February 1915 Boiling Springs Cemetery, Baxter, Putnam County TN] on 24 December 1891 in White County TN. Her TNDC provides the maiden name of her mother.
They appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census DeKalb County TN
District 14
James McDowel - 21 M - Farmer - TN
Eliza - 23 F - TN
John - 4 M - TN
Jane - 7/12 F - TN
1860 Census White County TN
District 7, PO New Ark
James McDole - 35 M
Eliza - 36 F
John - 14 M
Jane - 9 F
Sarah E. - 6 F
Nancy - 4 F
Thomas - 3/12
1870 Census Wilson County TN
Lebanon
Louisa Dowel - 40 F - Keeping House - TN
Sarah - 19 F - Work in Woolen Factory - TN
Nancy - 15 F - At Home - TN
Thomas - 10 M - At Home - TN
Mary - 5 F - At Home - TN
James appeared in the following records of DeKalb County and White County TN.
Inventory of the Notes of the Estate of David L. Mitchell Deceased (in addition) returned upon such by David Snodgrass administrator thereof at the February term of White County Court 1841, to wit
1 note on James Ray & James McDowell bad bal. – $0.87½
Filed 26 February 1841.[KM Abstract]
WhiteInventoriesA(1841-1860) Loose papers
Ordered by the court that Anthony Vencent be appointed overseer of the road beginning at William Childress up the falling water to the mouth of cave hollow thence to G. Davis thence to James Robinson, thence with the line of DeKalb to the Millingerville road and have the following hands Wm B. Jones, John Forler, Jefferson Forler, Wm Rice Jr., James McDole, John Elrod, Wm Elrod, James Robinson, Smith McDole, Richard Harris, Samuel Storm, James McDannel, Richard Reaves, A.G. Davis, W.G. Elrod, William Reeves, William Wellice, Reay Medlin.
DeKalbCMA(1837-1849):247 Monday 5 April 1841
Ordered by court that Allen Medlin be appointed overseer on the Road in the place of William Elrod Resigned and have the following list of hands William Elrod, John Elrod, Bird Elrod, Thomas Elrod, K.H. Elrod, James McDole, William Rice, Presley Russell, Jesse Farley, George J. Farley, A. Goodwin, Ammon Jones, Wm S. Saylors, Solomon R. Cole, Timothy Harris, William Harris, Henry L. Davies, Samuel Stone, Micager Maynard, Anthony Vinsent and William Elrod Junior.
DeKalbCM(1842-1849):388 Tuesday 3 October 1848
This day came Joseph Atness who was duly Elected and appointed Commissioner at the January term of this court 1851 to take a list of and to enumerate the number of all the free white male inhabitants of DeKalb County who are twenty one years of age and upwards and who were residents citizens of said County on the 1st day of January 1851.
Civil District 14
McDole James 63[KM Abstract]
DeKalbCM(1849-1853):262 Monday 7 July 1851
On motion It is ordered by the Court that Solomon Austin be appointed Overseer on the Road beginning at Hiram Childress on Falling Water, running up the same and by Albert G. Davis to the County Line and have the following List of hands, to wit, Jacob Trayshur, William Elrod Junr, James McDole, Bird J. Elrod, K.H. Elrod, Anthony Vensent, William Rice, Presley Russel, Jesse Farley, George J. Farley, Amman D. Jones, Solomon R. Cole & Henry L. Davis
We the undersigned Jurors of View all being freeholders and sworn hereby Report to the worshipful County Court October Term 1851 that we have viewed and marked a third class Road Beginning on the South side of Falling Water near Hiram Childress and up the same according to the calls of the within order Given under our hands and seals this the 4th day of Octr 1851. James McDole (x his mark), Solomon Austin, Bird J. Elrod, Wm Elrod, Hiram Childress.
DeKalbCM(1849-1853):291 Monday 6 October 1851
Inventory and account of sales of Estate of Aaron Hutchings deceased.
James McDowel 2 Bnoles 45 cents – 0.45
5 December 1853.[KM Abstract]
WhiteInventoriesA(1841-1860):251-252
William Garvin & others vs Henry Mandlebaum & others
1 note on James McDole due 26 Decr /53 – $15.22
19 September 1856.[KM Abstract]
DeKalbCM(1844-1857):338
For satisfactory reasons to the Court Shower it is ordered that … and James McDole of 1 Poll and $150 value of Land, all for the year 1858 and that tax collectors have a credit for the same in their settlements
WhiteCM23(1858-1865):81 Monday 7 February 1859
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Joseph Cathey McDowell
Parents: Unknown McDowell and Mary Cathey, daughter of George Cathey
Joseph Cathey McDowell [c1781 NC - c1865] married Olivia "Olive/Olly" White [c1798 NC -
SAW/FG], the daughter of
John White and Sally Arnold, on 20 January 1803. Some claim that his occupations were in land speculation, river commerce, and farming. The existing records appear to bear that out.
The identity of his parents is revealed to some extent in the following deeds of Williamson and Bedford Counties of TN. Based on these deeds, we believe that his mother was a daughter of George Cathey and a sister of Violet Cathey since Violet names him as a nephew. We explore the Cathey family in an
Appendix.
[Page 20 old Book D] Joseph Cathey McDowell of Williamson County to George Stratton(Williamson Deed)/Strambler(Maury Deed) for $400. 1500-acre tract of original 3000-acre survey granted by NC to George Cathey Senior by a warrant from entry taker No. 1562 and grant No. 133 signed by Samuel Johnson at Fairfield 10 July 1788, original survey lying on North side of Duck River on Knob Creek beginning at an Ash & Ironwood sapling on the river bank about three forths of a mile above the mouth of Little Tombigly Creek running North 229 chains to a Beech, thence West 170 chains to a stake, thence South 109 chains to the river bank, thence up the meanders of the River to beginning registered in Burke County Book No. 4. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Thomas Masterson, William White, Jurat. Acknowledged October Session 1814 by William White, Masterson dead, and registered 10 October 1814.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBD:25-26 8 October 1803 and MauryDBF:1-2, 8 October 1803
Deed Joseph Cathey McDowell to George Stratton for 1500 acres proven by the oath William White a subscribing witness thereto and John Sample came into open court and proved upon oath that one of the subscribing witnesses Nws Masterson is dead and that it was the handwriting of said Masterson Decd whereupon the court ordered it to be registered.
WilliamsonCM2:206 Thursday 6 October 1814
Violet Cathey of Bedford County TN and Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County TN to John Dysart of Bedford County TN for $200. 200-acre tract in Bedford County on waters of Rock Creek being part of 2,500-acre tract granted George Cathey by Grant No. 107 and by his Will devised to Violet Cathey, Esther Cathey & Ann Moore and part of Violet Catheys lot agreeable to a division amongst legatees beginning on a Lynn, thence West 116 poles to an Ironwood, thence North 275¾ poles to a Hornbeam & Dogwood, thence East 116 poles to an Ironwood, thence South 275¾ poles to beginning. Signed: Violet Cathey (x her mark), J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Alexander Neill, Frances Dysart. Acknowledged 8 September 1812 and registered 8 December 1812.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB(1812-1814):82-83 20 February 1812 and Final Record Book of the U.S. Circuit Court, Volume 4, 1823-26 Bedford TN, Page 463
John Dysart of Bedford County TN to William Anderson of same. 120-acre tract part of 200-acre tract purchased from Violet Cathey and Joseph C. McDowell. Witnesses: Nathl H. Anderson, Frances Dysart. Acknowledged 25 April 1816 and registered 19 July 1816.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB(1815-1817):484-485 24 July 1815
Violet Cathey of Marshall County to daughter Elizabeth Ann Cathey and after her death to nephew Joseph C. McDowell for $1 and love and affection. 446-acre 27¼-pole tract where she resides in Marshall County beginning at a Honey Locust on the East bank of the dry branch of Rock Creek among pointers in Isaac Watkins line, thence West with said line 20 poles to a White Ash said Watkins & Jesse Stegalls old corner, and continuing West with Stegalls old line 204 poles in all 224 poles to a stake between an Elm __ among an Elm, Redbud & Cedar pointers, Stegalls __, then S6½E with Benjamin Brantley line 86½ poles to a stake in his line among a Cedar Stump, Elm & Yellow wood pointers, thence East with his line 2¼ poles to a double Linn his corner, thence with his line S6½E 44 poles to an Elm, Ironwood and three Cedar pointers, thence West with his line 42½ poles to a stake amongst two Pin Oaks & a Red Oak pointers, thence South with his line 12 poles to a stake among two Cedars and a Dogwood pointer, thence West with his line 37½ poles to a Black and White Ash near a Cedar, Elm and Black Haw pointers, thence South 149 poles to a stake near a Cedar amongst three Cedar pointers, thence East passing a Black Ash, Elm & White Ash, all fallen down which are marked as a corner at 7 poles, and continuing 355 poles in all 362 poles to a stake amongst a Pin Oak, Sour Oak and Buckeye pointers supposed to be in Arno Bills line, thence N2W 24 poles to a Pin Oak Sour Oak and Black Walnut near a Sugartree and Hickory pointer, Jesse Stegalls Southeast corner, thence with his line S88W 68½ poles to a Dogwood Hornbeam, Jesse Stegalls Southwest corner, thence with his line N2W 152 poles to a stake his Northwest corner in Isaac Watkins line, thence S86½W 9 poles with said Watkin line to the dry branch of Rock Creek, thence down said Creek with its meanders with Isaac Watkins line to the beginning. Signed: Violet Cathey (x her mark). Witnesses: Ezekiel E. Varnor, Jesse Stegall (x his mark). Acknowledged by Cathey 26 April 1843 and registered 2 May 1843.[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBF(1843-1844):39-41 11 November 1842
Joseph and Olivia had the following children.
Louisa McDowell [c1812 - Bf 1895] married Asbury Tarkington [Bf 1807 - 1845] on 5 January 1832 [Bond date 4 January 1832] in Williamson County TN with bondsman Hamilton Gunn.
Sarah "Sally" Harriet McDowell [c1814 - Unknown] married John C. Sawyer [January 1808 - 5 July 1900] on 9 September 1830 [Bond date 8 September 1830] in Williamson County TN with bondsman Harvey Haley.
Margaret (Amanda) McDowell [c1819 - Unknown] married Hamilton Gunn [c1815 - Unknown]
Martha Jane McDowell [Unknown - c1846] married James Sawyer on 4 October 1838 [Bond date 3 August 1838] in Williamson County TN with bondsman William Sawyer.
Joseph Cathey McDowell
divorced Olivia in 1824 in Williamson County TN.[
Divorce Notice] She then married William Sawyer on 14 April 1827 [Bond Date] in Williamson County TN with bondsman James Pritchill. He married Patsey Slicker on 5 August 1827 [Bond: 4 August 1827] in Williamson County TN with bondsman John Reid, but her
maiden name is Hay. By the 1850 Census, Joseph is married to a Polly. He had the following additional children.
Violet Elizabeth McDowell [9 February 1836 - March 1904] married John Charles Christopher Martin [6 May 1817 - 16 November 1901]
Mary E. McDowell [October 1837 - 1900] married William Riley McCauley [March 1828 - March 1928] on 24 October 1856 in San Augustine County TX.
Sophronia A. McDowell [c1842 - Unknown] married John D. McCauley [c1840 - Unknown]
Amanda McDowell [c1848 - Unknown]
Joseph appeared in the following census records.
1820 Census Williamson County TN
Franklin
Joseph C. McDowell
1 Male 0-9:
1 Male 10-15: [James]
1 Male 26-44: [Joseph[
4 Females 0-9: [Louisa, Sarah, Margaret]
1 Female 26-44: [Olive]
1830 Census Bedford County TN
Joseph C. McDowell
2 Males 5-9: [John, Joseph]
1 Male 40-49: [Joseph]
1 Female 5-9:
1 Female 30-39:
1 Female 70-79:
1840 Census Marshall County TN
Joseph C. McDowell
1 Male 15-19:
1 Male 50-59: [Joseph]
1 Male 90-99:
2 Females 0-4: [Violet, Mary]
1 Female 30-39: [Patsey]
1 Female 40-49:
1 Female 70-79:
1 Female 80-89:
1850 Census Davidson County TN
Joseph McDowel - 69 M - Boating - NC
Polly - 39 F - TN
Violet - 14 F - TN
Mary - 12 F - TN
Saphronia - 8 F - TN
Amanda - 2 F - TN
Olive and William Sawyer [c1802 - 1870s
SAW/FG] had the following children.
Lemuel Sawyer [Bf 1830 - Unknown]
William D. Sawyer [c1830 - c1873
SAW/FG] married Sophronia Carrington.
The Sawyers appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Williamson County TN
William Sawyer
4 Males 0-4: [Likely John and Joseph McDowell, Lemuel and William Sawyer]
1 Male 20-29: [William]
1 Female 5-9: [Martha Jane McDowell]
1 Female 10-14:[Margaret McDowell
1 Female 15-19: [Harriet]
1 Female 30-39: [Olivia]
1840 Census Williamson County TN
William Sawyers
2 Males 10-14: [Lemuel, William]
1 Male 30-39: [William]
1 Female 40-49: [Olivia]
1850 Census Williamson County TN
District 15
William Sayers - 47 M - NC
Olivia Sayers - 51 F - NC
Williams Sayers - 19 M - TN
William married Malvira Callender (maiden name Russell) [1812 KY - 1888
SAW/FG] on 30 November 1859 in Williamson County.
1860 Census Williamson County TN
District 1, Franklin
William Sawyers - 58 M - Farmer - NC
Malvira - 48 F - KY
William Arms - 44 M - Laborer - TN
Joseph appeared in the following tax lists of Bedford County, Maury County and Williamson County TN.
Bedford County TN
1836: District No. 17, Joseph C. McDowell, Town Lots: 6; Value: $665; Tax: $66½, Amt State Tax: 33¼, State & City Tax: 66½
Maury County TN
1812: McDowell Jos C. 691 acres near Columbia 1 Poll, 2 Lots, $2.23.2
1814: McDowell Joseph C. 1 WP, 1 BP, $0.39½
1836: Joseph C. McDowell heirs, 57 acres, Value R500, Tax $2.75, State Tax $1.25, Total State & County Tax $2.75
1841: McDowel Joseph C. (heirs) 40 acres $1944, Total Value $1944, Tax $1.80
1843: McDowel Joseph (heirs) 42 acres $1050, Total Value $1050, Tax $1.57½
Williamson County TN
1800-1801: Not Found
1802: McDowel C Joseph 1 Stud horse, Season one mars 2.00 Shoats, $2.00
1803: Not Found
1804: McDowel C Joseph 1 WP $0.12.5
1805-1806: Not Found
1807: McDowel C Joseph 1 WP $0.12.5
1808-1820: Not Found
1821: McDowel C Joseph 163 acres Little Harpeth 1 WP, 4 BP, 1 Stud horse
1822: McDowel Joseph C 215 acres 1 WP, 4 BP, 1 Stud horse $5
1823: McDowel Joseph C 216 acres 1 WP, 4 BP
1824-1830: Not Found
1834: McDowel Joseph C heirs 160 acres
The 163-acre tract reported above in 1821 was conveyed to him by his father-in-law.
John White to Joseph C. McDowell, both of Williamson County, for $1,000. 163-acre tract in Williamson County on waters of Little Harpeth beginning at an Elm 40 poles west of the sd Wt corner of Christopher [blank] premption as claimed by James Crockett, thence East 32.30 chains to an Elm & Ironwood the NW corner of a tract claimed by the heirs of John Crawford, thence with their line South 30.20 chains to Abraham Suness line, thence with his line West 4.25 chains to his corner, thence with his line South 35.5 chains to his & Robert Johnstons corner, thence West 6.10 chains to a Hickory, thence N37W 80 chains to an Ash, thence North 80 chains to Buckeye saplin, thence Northwest 26.5 chains to a Chesnut Oak, thence a direct course to beginning. Witnesses: Oliver Crenshaw, Robert Canthers, M. Johnston. Acknowledged April Session 1818.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBE:296 30 March 1818
A deed from John White to Joseph in Maury County was recorded in Maury County court records.
John White of Wiliamson County to Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County for $5,000. 250-acre tract part of 5,000-acre tract on which Columbia is situated beginning at a Black Oak on the South bank of Duck River above Columbia, running South 354 poles to a Sugar tree and Dogwood, Peter R. Bookers corner, then West with said Booker's line to a stake in the Road leading from Columbia to Joseph Browns, then with said Road to the margin of the Town, then East with the margin of the Town 81 poles to a small Dogwood, then North with the margin 100 poles to a stake, then West 24 poles to a stake, then North 4 poles to a stake in the water, then up the meanders of the River to beginning. Signed: John White. Witnesses: Patrick Maguire, James White. Acknowledged August Term 1815 and registered 2 January 1816.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBF:230-231 (No. 223) 19 July 1815
A Deed of Conveyance from John White to Joseph C. McDowell for two hundred and fifty acres of land was exhibited in open court and the Execution thereof duly proven by the Oaths of Patrick Maquire & James White subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM2A(1813-1816):346 Wednesday 23 August 1815
Joseph participated with his father-in-law in various other deeds.
John White of Williamson County to Joseph Brown, John Lindsay, Isaac Roberts & William Frierson of Maury County, Duck River. Beginning at a corner 2 small Dogwoods & small White Oak near Joseph McDowell's spring … . Registered 28 July 1808.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBA1:42-43 13 May 1808
John White of Davidson County & James White and Joseph McDowel, both of Maury County, to Robert Weakley of Davidson County and John Crawford of Williamson County for $600. 125-acre tract in Maury County near Town of Columbia and adjoining lands of Nicholas Long's heirs beginning at a large White Oak, the Southwest corner of John White's tract 70 poles West of the road leading from Columbia to Gideon Pillow, running thence East with John M. Goodloe's line and Peter R. Booker's line 130 poles to a stake in Booker's line, thence North 80 poles to a stake, thence West 50 poles to a stake, thence North 120 poles to a stake, thence West 80 poles to a stake in said White's West boundary line, thence South 200 poles to beginning, part of original tract whereon the Town of Columbia was built and conveyed to John White by heirs of Anthony Bledsoe deceased. Signed: John White, James White, J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Thomas Cox, A. Johnston, David Cummins. Acknowledged Davidson Court 19 April 1813 and registered 20 April 1813.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBE:94-95 29 September 1812 and MauryDB(1812-1815):116-118 29 September 1812
Indenture of bargain & Sale between John White, James White and Joseph C. McDowell of the one part and Robert Weakley & John Crawford of the other part was proved in open Court to be the act and deed of the said John White, James White & Joseph C. McDowell by the oaths of Thomas Cox and David Cummins, subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be certified.
DavidsonCM(1812-1813):1001 Monday 19 April 1813
A Deed of Conveyance from John White to James White for three hundred & ten acres of land was exhibited in open court and the execution thereof duly proven by the Oaths of Patrick Maquire & Jos C. McDowell subscribing Witnesses thereto & ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM2A(1813-1816):366 Monday 20 November 1815
John White of Williamson County to John Gorden of Maury County. Witnesses: Hor Depriest, Will Bradshaw, J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged October Term 1819 and registered 28 February 1820.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBH(1819-1820):307 1 February 1819
John White of Williamson County to John Hodge of Maury County. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell, P. Nelson. Acknowledged at January Term 1822 by McDowell, certified 12 March 1822, and registered 3 July 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBI(1820-1833):409-410 16 January 1822 and MauryDBII(1820-1822):485-486 16 January 1822
A deed of conveyance from John White to John Hodge for lott No. 56 was produced in open court the execution thereof duly proven by the Oaths of Joseph C. McDowell and P. Nelson the subscribing Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6(182-1823):[None] Monday 28 January 1822
John White of Williamson County to Madison Caruthers of Maury County. Witnesses: John W. Nelson, J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged July Term 1822 by Joseph C. McDowell, certified 27 July 1822, and registered 16 August 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBI(1820-1833):593-594 20 April 1822 and MauryDBII(1820-1822):756-757 20 April 1822
Joseph sold land in Maury County.
Joseph C. McDowel of Maury County to David W. McRee of same for $400. 1-acre in Maury County beginning at the margin at the town of Columbia on the South side of said town at said McDowell Northwest corner of a tract conveyed to him by John White running thence South 12 poles and 10 feet to a stake, thence East twelve poles and ten feet to a stake, thence North twelve poles and ten feet to a stake, thence with the margin of the town 12 poles and 10 feet to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Patrick Maguire Jurat, Daniel B. Miller, James S. Walker Jurat. Acknowledged April Term 1825 and registered 9 May 1826.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM:13-14 25 December 1816
James J. White and Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to to Joseph Brown of same for $273.75. 5-acre 120-pole tract in Maury County near Town of Columbia beginning at a Rock marked IIJB and at the forks of the Road near to South end of Main Street in the Town of Columbia, thence due East 81 poles to a Rock on the East side of a small Branch, thence S40E 27 poles to a small Elm cornered and marked BJB, thence S70W 24 poles to a Rock marked IIJB on the Road leading to Pulaski by said Brown's, thence N40W 39 poles to beginning. Signed: James White, J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Edwd W. Dale, Joshua Ramsey, Joseph B. Porter. Acknowledged August Term 1817 and registered 26 January 1818.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBG:266, 28 May 1817
Joseph C. McDowell to Horatio Depriest of Maury County for $1,820. 40.58-acre tract in Maury County adjoining Town of Columbia beginning at a stake in said McDowell's field running thence West 14.67 chains to a stake or stone on the Town line, thence with sd Town line North 9.37 chains to a stake on the Southern boundary of Water Street, thence East 2.33 chains to a stake on the South bank of the Branch, thence N16E 8.63 chains to a stake at the mouth of said Branch, thence N65½E 18.60 with the meanderings of Duck River to a Red Oak on the Southern bank of sd River, the corner of a Trust of land purchased by Alphin Kingsley from Perry Cohen, thence with the sd Kingsley & Bradshaw's line South 22.60 chains to a stake, thence S75½W 7.75 chains to a stake, then South 1 chain to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: George M. Martin, R.B. Porter. Acknowledged December Term 1818 and registered 22 February 1819.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBH:22 28 October 1818
Joseph C. McDowell to Horatio Depriests } Deed For forty acres and a half of land adjoining the Town of Columbia was produced in open court the execution thereof acknowledged by said McDowell and ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM(1817-1821):149 Monday 26 December 1818
Joseph C. McDowell of Williamson County to William K. Hill of Maury County for $200. Tract in Maury County adjoining Town of Columbia beginning 16 feet due South of the Southeast corner of Lot No. 193 on the South margin of Town of Columbia running from thence South 12.5 poles to a stake, then West 6.5 poles to a stake, then North 12.5 poles to a stake on the aforesaid South margin, thence East with said margin 6.5 poles to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: James R. Shelton, J.C. Brooke. Acknowledged April Term 1821 and registered 12 July 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBJ:471-472 (No 583) 7 March 1821
Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to William K. Hill of same for $200. Tract in Maury County adjoining Town of Columbia beginning 16 feet due South of the Southeast corner of Lot No. 193 in the South margin of the Town running from thence South 12.5 poles to a stake, then West 16.5 poles to a stake, then North 12.5 poles to a stake on the aforesaid South margin, thence East with said margin 6.5 poles to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: James R. Shelton, J.C. Brooke. Acknowledged April Term 1821 and registered 12 July 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBII(1820-1822):583-585 7 March 1821
A deed of Conveyance from Joseph C. McDowell to Wm K. Hill for one half acre of Land was produced in open Court and the Execution thereof duly proven by the oaths of James W. Shelton & J.C. Brooke subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be certified for Registration.
MauryCM6(1820-1823):309 Monday 16 April 1821
Joseph C. McDowell of Williamson County to John C. Brooke of Maury County for $200. Tract in Maury County adjoining Town of Columbia beginning on the South margin of said Town 16 feet due South of the Southwest corner of Lot No. 193 running South 17.5 poles with W.K. Hill's line to a stake, then West 6.5 poles to a stake, then North 12.5 poles to a stake on the margin of said Town, then East with the same 6.5 poles to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: James K. Shelton, W.K. Hill. Acknowledged April Term 1821 and registered 12 July 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBJ:472-473 (No 585) 7 March 1821
Joseph C. McDowell of Williamson County to John C. Brooke of Maury County for $200. Tract in Maury County adjoining Town of Columbia beginning on the South margin of Town 16 feet and South of the Southwest corner of Lot No. 193 running South 17.5 poles with Geo. R. Hills line to a stake, then West 6.5 poles to a stake, then North 12.5 poles to a stake on the margin of Town, then East with the same 6.5 poles to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: James K. Shelton, Wm K. Hill. Acknowledged April Term 1821 and registered 12 July 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBII(1820-1822):585-586 7 March 1821
A deed of Conveyance from Joseph C. McDowell to John C. Brooke for one half acre of Land was produced in open Court and the Execution thereof duly proven by the oaths of James W. Shelton & William K. Hill subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be certified for Registration.
MauryCM6(1820-1823):309 Monday 16 April 1821
Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to J.W.P. McGinsey of same $225. 2-acre tract in Maury County adjoining the South margin of Town of Columia part of tract conveyed by McDowell to Matthew Johnson and Robert Johnson by trust deed dated 5 August 1823 beginning on the South margin of Town at the Northeast corner McGinseys garden which is South from his dwelling house running thence East with said margin 25 poles to a stake, thence South 12.8 poles to a stake, thence West 25 poles to a stake, thence North with McGinseys line to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: David F. Brown, G.W. Campbell. Acknowledged April Term 1824 and registered 19 April 1824.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBK:421 13 February 1824
A deed of conveyance from Joseph C. McDowell to John W.P. McGimsey for 2 acres of land on or near the margin of the Town of Columbia was produced in open court and the execution thereof duly proven by the oaths of David F. Brown and G.W. Campbell subscribing witnesses thereto and was ordered by the court to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6A(1823-1826):[None] Monday 19 April 1824
Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to John W.P. McGimsey of same for $128.
Tract in Maury County adjoining the South margin of Town of Columbia beginning at the Southwest corner of James R. Sheltons lot running thence with said margin of said Town due West 11.05 poles to a stake, thence South 12.8 poles to a stake, thence East 11.05 poles to a stake on my line, thence North to beginning.
Second Tract in Maury County beginning at the Northwest corner of the above described tract running thence due West with the South margin of said Town 3.01 poles to a stake, thence South 12.8 poles to a stake, thence East 3.01 poles to the West corner of the above mentioned tract, thence North to beginning (corresponding as far as it runs West and South with Embargo Street) which shall always be kept open as a Street for the use and benefit of Persons owning property on each side of it. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged April Term 1824 and registered 9 July 1824.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBK:423 10 April 1824
A deed of conveyance from Joseph C. McDowell to Meredith Helm for about 1 acre of land was produced in open court and the execution thereof duly acknowledged by Joseph C. McDowell and is ordered by the court to be certified for registration.
A deed of conveyance from Joseph C. McDowell to John W.P. McGimsey for about ¾ acres of land was produced in open court and the execution thereof duly acknowledged by Joseph C. McDowell and is ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6A(1823-1826): Monday 26 April 1824
Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to Robert Johnston of same for $200. 3-acre tract in Maury County beginning at Dillahunty's Southeast corner running thence South 14 poles to a stake, thence East 29.5 poles to a stake, thence North 14 poles to a stake Jas R. Shelton Southwest corner, thence to beginning. Signed: Joseph C. McDowell. Witnesses: George Patton, Jas R. Shelton. Acknowledged October Term 1826 and registered 26 January 1826.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBL:403 26 October 1825
A deed of conveyance from Joseph C. McDowell to Robert Johnson for three acres of land was produced in open court and the execution thereof duly acknowledged by said McDowell and ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM(1825-1826):198 Thursday 27 October 1825
Joseph C. McDowell of Williamson County to John Crow of Maury County as trustee for $72 which McDowell borrowed from Crow, a note dated 11 May 1827 to pay in six months or Crow authorized to sell tract in Maury County beginning at the Northeast corner of the margin of Town of Columbia, thence North to Duck River, thence up said river to the mouth of the first branch that empties into said river above the Bridge at Columbia in said County of Maury, thence up said branch to Depriest's line, thence West to the margin of said Town, thence North with said margin to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Thomas North, James Holland. Acknowledged June Term 1827, certified for registration 12 August 1827, and registered 23 November 1827.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM:385 11 May 1827
Joseph C. McDowell to John Knox, Trust Deed. A trust deed from Joseph C. McDowell to John Knox was produced in open court the execution thereof duly proven by the oaths of Thomas Norton & James Holland subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1825-1828):405 Friday 6 July 1827
A deed from Jo C. McDowell to Walker, Luring & Walker was for Lot was produced in open court the execution thereof duly proven by J.W. Lamaster & M. Walker & by the court ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6D(1826-1830):36 Monday 17 April 1828
Joseph deeded a tract of land for the building of a bridge over Duck River.
Joseph McDowell of Maury County to Samuel Savage, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to superintend the building of a bridge over Duck River at the Town of Columbia for $1. Tract on South Bank of Duck River adjoining the Town of Columbia beginning at a Rock on the margin of the said Town North of Cockburns Stone fence, running N18W 7.09 poles to a stake at the edge of the water at low water mark, thence East up the River 2 poles to a stake at the edge of low water mark, thence S18E 7.09 poles to a stake on the margin of the Town, thence West 2 poles with said margin to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Madison Caruthers, W.K. Hill, Saml H. Williams. Acknowledged 18 September 1820 and registered 18 September 1820.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBH:456 18 April 1820
A Deed of Conveyance from Joseph C. McDowel to the Bridge Commissioners for acre of land was produced in open Court the execution thereof duly proven by the oath of Madison Caruthers and Samuel H. Williams two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6(1820-1823):31 Monday 24 April 1820
Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to James Walker, James S. Walker, and Henry Turner of Maury County for $175. One to two acre tract in Maury County adjoinng Town of Columbia on the Northeast corner of Town on the margin of Town which is above the center of the road leading to the bridge running thence West with the Town line 24 poles to a stake, then North 4 poles to a stake in the water of Duck river, then up the meanders of the river to a point in the abutments of the bridge due North from the beginning corner, then South to beginning being all the ground owned by McDowell below the bridge and not interfering with the conveyance made to the Bridge Commissioners. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: J.W.L.S. Master, Harvy M. Walker. Acknowledged April Term 1828 and registered 11 August 1828.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM:482 6 March 1828
Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to Mary & Margaret Champ of same for $50. Tract in Maury County beginning at the Northwest corner of a tract sold by McDowell to Horatio Depriest and joining the margin of East side of the margin of Town of Columbia, thence running North with the margin of Town 100 feet to a stake, thence East to the Channel of the first branch emptying into Duck River above the Bridge adjoining the said Town on the South side of said River, thence up the said branch to the Depriest line, thence West to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: J.P. Brown, John Knox. Acknowledged April Term 1828 and registered 3 June 1828.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM:444 2 March 1828
Joseph C. McDowell of Bedford County to Meredith Helm of Maury County for $150. 0.5-acre tract in Maury County beginning at the Northeast corner of the ground deeded to Samuel Savage Commissioner of the Bridge built over Duck River at Town of Columbia, thence South with the line of said tract to the North boundary line of tract sold by McDowell to Elias Puyton, thence East with said line of Puyten to his Northeast corner upon Patrick Maquires line, thence North with Maguires line to the River, thence down the River to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Charles W. Webber Jurat, Wm Voorhees Jurat. Acknowledged March Term 1832 and registered 26 May 1832.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBP:439 1 March 1830
A deed from Joseph C. McDowell to Meredith Helm for 1/2 acre was produced in open court and the execution thereof for the purposes therein contained duly proven by the oaths of Charles W. Webber and William Voorhees and ordered by the Court to be certified for registration.
MauryCM2(1830-1836):156 2nd Monday March 1832
Joseph purchased a tract of land in Maury County.
Robert Johnston of Williamson County to Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County for $500. 3-acre tract in Maury County beginning at a Black Oak, thence South 16 poles to a stake, thence S46E 28 poles to a stake, thence N46E 16 poles to a stake, thence N46W to beginning. Witnesses: Robert C.K. Martin, J.H. Campbell. Acknowledged October Term 1825 and registered 17 May 1826.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM:24, 26 October 1825
He witnessed deeds in Maury County.
No. 436: William Frierson, Joseph Brown, John Lindsay and Isaac Roberts, Commissioners of Town of Columbia Maury County, to James Welch. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell, Sherwood Williams. Acknowledged April Term 1820, certified 11 September 1820, and registered 11 September 1820.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBH(1819-1820):[None] 19 December 1808
William Frierson, Joseph Brown, John Lindsay and Isaac Roberts, Commissioners of Town of Columbia, to James Welsh of same. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell, Sherod Williams.
Registered 13 July 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBI(1820-1823):473-474 21 December 1809 and MauryDBII(1820-1822):587-588 21 December 1809
Polly Gambling of William County to William Bradshaw of Maury County. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell, William Ward. Acknowledged by McDowell on 30 November 1811.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBC1:241-242 26 October 1811
An Indenture of bargain and sale from Polly Gambling to William Bradshaw for about fifty five acres of land was proven by the oaths of Joseph C. McDowell and William Ward the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be registered.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1810-1817):120 Saturday 30 November 1811
John Stram of Maury County to Hinchey Pithray and Thomas T. Maury of Williamson County. Witnesses: Josiah Alderson, J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged March Sessions 1818 by oath McDowell and registered 29 March 1813.[KM Abstract]
MauryDB(1812-1815):93-94 17 March 1813 and MauryDBE(1812-1814):76
Saml Polk of Maury County to Amos Caldwell of same. Witnesses: James Walker, David Jarrett, J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged October Sessions 1818 and registered 10 December 1818.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBI(1817-1819):510 22 May 1817
John Hodge of Maury County to Pleasant Nelson of same. Witnesses: James K. Polk, J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged January Term 1822, certified 11 March 1822, and registered 5 July 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBI(1820-1833):422 17 January 1822
In 1808, Joseph was appointed to a Jury of View and as a patroller.
Ordered that William Dooley, Thomas K. Hardin, John Douglas, Isaac Roberts, James White, John Spencer, Joseph C. McDowell be appointed a Jury to view mark and ly out a road from where Giddiam road crosses Rutherfords creek to Columbia the nearest and best way.
MauryCM1(1807-1809):18 Monday 20 June 1808
Ordered that Joseph C. McDowell, Perry Cohen, James Rutledge be appointed Patrolers in the Town of Columbia.
MauryCM1(1807-1809):38 Wednesday 21 September 1808
Joseph served as a juror in Maury County and Williamson County including a case involving a slave.
Maury County TN
Wednesday 18 December 1811 MauryCM2(1809-1813):329
Friday 25 July 1828 MauryCM6C(1826-1828):456
Williamson County
11 August 1820 WilliamsonCM3:190
14 April 1823 WilliamsonCM7:91
Slave Allen, owner Pleasant Russel of Williamson County, assaulted and raped Phebe Powell on 14 February 1822 and found guilty but no evidence presented at trial and sentenced to be hanged. Joseph C. McDowell appointed one of the slave-owner jurors 3 April 1822, was summoned, and was member of jury who found him guilty.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonMiscellanceousRecords:[Loose Papers]
Joseph appeared in the Maury County estate accounts of L.B. Ertus.
Samuel McDowell of the West Virginia McDowells was appointed a commissioner to settle such accounts in 1818.
A list of the Debts due the late L.B. Ertus Deceased
Joseph McDowell – $6.37½
Joseph C. McDowel unsettled – $10.06¼
[No Date].[KM Abstract]
MauryWB1:220-225
He appeared in various court records of Maury County and Williamson County. We separate the records by county, issue, and then date.
Maury County TN
Joseph C. McDowell vs George Welch } Ordered that a venditior Exponas issue for the land of the property levied on.
MauryCM2(1809-1813):152 Monday 17 December 1810
William Turner and Joseph C. McDowell who were recognized to appear in the sum of one hundred dollars each personally to appear here at this term and given evidence in behalf of the state in the cse of the State against following cases, to wit, William Turner in the case of the State against Miles W. Gibbs and Joseph C. McDowell in the case of the State against William C. Evetts, being solmnly called came not but made default. Therefore it is considered by the Court that Scire facias issue summoning them to shew cause why execution should not be awarded against them for the said several sums of one hundred dollars each.
MauryCM(1810-1817):25-26
Scire facias was issued to William Turner and Joseph C. McDowell.
And now at the May term 1811 of our said Court came as well Alfred Balch the Solicitor General for the State as the said defendants in their proper persons; and the said Solicitor General does not further prosecute the Scire facias in this cause. Whereupon the said defendants assume and undertake for themselves to pay and satisfy all costs which may have or shall accrue in this cause.[KM Abstract]
MauryCivilCriminalM(1810-1815):124-125
Scire facias served on William Turner and Joseph C. McDowell. Writ to Maury County Sheriff: since Turner and McDowell bound to State at May Term 1810 for $100 and not paid, must show up next May term. Dated November 1810.[KM Abstract]
MauryCMA(1810-1815):125
The State vs William Turner & Joseph C. McDowell } Sci fa. This day came as well Alfred Balch the Solicitor General for the State as the said defendants in their proper persons, and the said Solicitor General does not further prosecute the Scire facias in this cause, whereupon the said defendants assume and undertake for themselves to pay and satisfy all costs which may have or shall accrue in this cause.
MauryCM(1810-1817):66 Friday 31 May 1811
On Motion of Joseph C. McDowell by his Atto to have the feriages for transporting person &C over Duck River received one hundred per cent and solemn argument being heard thereon, It is considered by the Court that the said motion be overruled and that execution issue against the said Joseph C. McDowell for the costs.
MauryCM2(1809-1813):250 18 June 1811
James Taylor Chairman for the use of William Mitchel vs Joseph C. McDowel, John White & William Bradshaw } This day came the said parties by their attornies whereupon came a Jury [List] who say the defendants owe to the plaintiff the debt in the declaration mentioned and further say Joseph C. McDowell hath not performed the covenant in the obligatory mentioned as the plaintiff in replying hath alledged and assess the plaintiff damage of $5.00 besides his costs.[KM Abstract]
MauryCM2(1809-1813):324 Friday 20 December 1811
A list of the accounts that appears standing on the books __ of David Ogline Deceased and unsettled.
Jos C. McDowell – $7.50
1817.[KM Abstract]
MauryWBC(1823-1824):427
Ordered that Catharine White & Nelson White have letters of administration on the Estate of James White Decd who entered into bond in the sum of thirty four hundred Dollars with James J. Walker & Joseph C. McDowell their securities and took the necessay oath for their qualification.
MauryCM6(1820-1823):249 Monday 15 January 1820
Allen Cotton & Phillip Campbell of Davidson County Executors of Will of Lucy White deceased, to John White of Williamson County. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell, Isaac Roads (x his mark). Acknowledged 29 October 1821 and registered 9 August 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBII(1820-1822):736-739 5 October 1821
Allen Cotton and Philip Campbell of Davidson County, Executors of Will of Lucy White deceased, to John White of Williamson County. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell, Isaac Roads (x his mark). Acknowledged 29 October 1821 and registered 9 August 1822.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBI(1820-1833):578-580 5 October 1821
William Roper vs Joseph C. McDowell } Case. This day came the parties Defendant by his attorney and thereupon the Plaintiff being solemnly called to came not but made default. Therefore it is considered by the court that the Defendant go thereof without day and recovered against the said Plaintiff his costs by him about his defence in this behalf expended.
MauryCM6A(1823-1826):233 Wednesday 28 January 1824
An Inventory of the personal effects of Wm R. Miller deceased 5 July 1837
Joseph C. McDowell March 1828 Balance – $8.42
7 August 1837.[KM Abstract]
MauryWBY(1836-1840):51
Williamson County
William Dooley vs Joseph C. McDowell } On motion of the said William and it appearing to the Court that Judgment has heretofore been entered up in this Court against the said William as Surity for the said Joseph C. for the sum of upon a bond given Jointly by the said Joseph C. and William to a certain James Stevenson and that said William has paid the sum of forty six Dollars and fourteen cents a part of said Judgment it is considered by the Court that said William recover against the said Joseph the said sum of Forty six Dollars and fourteen cents and his costs about his said motion in this behalf expended.
WilliamsonCM1:102-103 Wednesday 4 July 1804
Jacob Gray vs Joseph C. McDowell } In Trespass. The plaintiff comes into Court and dismisses his suit and the defendant assumes to pay Clerk and Sheriffs fees.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM2:166 Thursday 7 April 1814
Ordered that a subpoena issue to summon Andrew Read to appear here instanter to give evidence in behalf of the State against James Crockett and one to summon the said Andrew Read to give evidence or in behalf of the State against Joseph C. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM5:584-585 Thursday 12 October 1820
The Grand Jury return into Court here and make presentment of a bill of Indictment against Joseph C. McDowell as Overseer of a Road a true bill and retire to consider further presentments.
WilliamsonCM5:598 Thursday 13 October 1820
Susan Stockett, widow and relict of Thomas W. Stockett, Allotment of Dower, January Session 1821. List of commissioners: J.C. McDowell.[Abstract]
WilliamsonWB3(1818-1825):227-228 19 December 1820
State vs Joseph C. McDowell } Indictment as overseer of a road. This day came the Attorney General of the Seventh District to prosecute in behalf of the state and the said defendant, and the said defendant being charged in the bill of Indictment pleads guilty to the same and submits to the grace and mercy of the Court. Therefore it is considered by the Court that he be fined twenty five cents that he pay the Costs of this prosecution and that an execution issue to collect the same.
WilliamsonCM6:25 Friday 5 January 1821
Following the death of John Hay, Joseph's father-in-law, his son Balaam Hay became the administrator, but he died and Joseph took over the administration of both men.
Will of John Hay Senior of Williamson County TN dated 16 February 1827 and probated July Term 1827 names Patsey Slicker as daughter.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
To the Honorable Thomas Stuart Judge of the fourth Judicial Circuit of the State of Tennessee
The Bill of Complaint of Balaam Hay & Jeremiah Hay of the County of Williamson and Joseph C. McDowel & wife Patsey of Maury County. John Hay deceased seized of tract of land which from Will was divided betweent Balaam Hay, Jeremiah Hay & Patsey McDowel who was then Patsey Slicker since married to Joseph C. McDowel, & other children. One fourth share to Joseph C. McDowell & Patsey his wife.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Joseph C. McDowell & wife Patsey and other heirs at law of John Hay Snr deceased. Exparte. 10 February 1830. Order to sell tract of land following death of John Hay Junior.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
An agreement between Jeremiah Hay, Balaam Hay, Joseph C. McDowell and John T. Neel, guardian for Polly J. Hay, Charles Hay, Nancy R. Hay, John G. Hay, Frances Hay, Abner P. Hay and Newton C. Hay, minor children of John Hay junior deceased is produced in Court, the execution thereof duly proven by the oaths of John Allison and Alexander B. Morton, subscribing witnesses thereto, and the same is ordered to be register.
A division of negroes made by John Allison, David Chrisman, and Mark L. Andrews in pursuance of an agreement signed by Jeremiah Hay, Balaam Hay, Joseph C. McDowell in right of his wife Patsey, and John T. Neel guardian &C is produced in Court, the execution thereof by the said John Allison and David Chrisman is duly acknowledged and an agreement confirming the said division and distribution signed by Joseph C. McDowel, Balaam Hay, Jeremiah Hay and John T. Neel guardian &C, is also produced in Court, the execution thereof duly proven by the oaths of Alexander B. Morton and John Allison subscribing witnesses thereto and the same is ordered to be certified.
WilliamsonCM11:151 Monday 5 April 1830
Joseph C. McDowell & wife Patsey and other heirs at law of John Hay Snr deceased. Exparte. 11 August 1831. Land sold to Balaam Hay with report dated 13 August 1830 and title conveyed.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Balaam Hay 1832. Wife: Lucy Hay. Brothers & Sisters: Jeremiah Hay, Sally Bullock, Patsy McDowell. Nieces & nephews: Polly McDowell, Nancy Brown.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the Executor of the last Will & Testament of John Hay decd is dead and Joseph C. McDowel having made application to the court that letters of administration with the last will and testament of said John Hay decd annexed, of the goods yet unadministered issue to him, having given bond of two thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of the trust reposed in him with David Chrenshaw & William D. Taylor his securiteis & having been duly sworn ordered that letters of administration de bonis non casu ustamento annias issue to him accordingly.
WilliamsonCM13:247 Tuesday 8 October 1833
Joseph C. McDowel Admr &C Exparte. See details in Petition.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM13:275 Tuesday 15 October 1833
Joseph C. McDowell administrator of Will of John Hay deceased. Sell of slaves.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM13:360 Saturday 11 January 1834
Petition of Joseph C. McDowell, dated 15 October 1833. John Hay died 1826 and Balaam Hay appointed executor of his Will and Balaam died intestate and McDowell appointed administrator de bonis non. Slaves Melinda, Martin & George for distribution from Will to Jeremiah Hay one fourth, Joseph C. McDowell & Patsey his wife one fourth, Nathan Bullock & Sarah his wife one fourth, one fourth to Polly Hay and Nancy Hay, Franklin Hay, James Hay, & Calvin Hay children of John Hay Jr. deceased. Distribution requires sale.
Tuesday 15 October 1833: Sale ordered by Court
Saturday 11 January 1834: Sale confirmed to Ephraim Hunter.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM6:219-221 January Term 1834 and WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Joseph C. McDowell Admr &C with the will annexed of John Hay deceased. Exparte Report. In Williamson County Court
In pursuance of an Order made at the October Sessions A.D. 1833 of said Court, I have proceeded to sell first having given notice of the time and place of sale for three weeks successeively in the Western Weekly Review a newspaper printed in the Town of Franklin, to the highest bidder on the Public Square in the Town of Franklin upon a credit of six months, the said slaves Melinda, Martin and George mentioned in said order on this 9th November 1833 and Ephraim Hunter became the purchaser thereof for the sum of nine hundred and twenty nine dollars, he being the last and best bidder at that price. I have taken the bond of said Hunter payable six months after this day for said sum of nine hundred and twenty nine dollars with [blank] and [blank] freeholdres securities thereto all of which is certified and submitted. J.C. McDowell
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Settlement with Joseph C. McDowell relative to his administration of the estate of Balaam Hay is produced in Court and ordered to be recorded.
WilliamsonCM14:168 Thursday 7 January 1836 and WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Joseph appears in records related to Benjamin White and Wilson White, particularly their estates.
Robert Murray Plaintiff vs Benjamin White Defendant } Case. Bond mentioned: Benjamin White with sureties John White & Joseph C. McDowell dated 11 January 1822 to prosecute his appeal.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM2(Record of Lawsuits):21 January Term 1822
Benjamin White deceased Inventory 8 October 1827
On account on Joseph C. McDowell – $12.68¾
One on Olly McDowel – $29.00
October Session 1827.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonWBF(1825-1830):263, 266, 269
Benjamin White deceased Settlement with Holland L. and Cary White Executors April Sessions 1830
One note on Joseph C. McDowell – $12.68¾
By Joseph C. McDowel active insolvent and – $12.68¾
To Olley McDowel judgment – $29.00
Filed 13 April 1830.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonWB4:503-514
Inventory of Estate of Wilson White deceased by Holland L. White administrator
One receipt on Joseph C. McDowell for collection – $1.00
1826 in Wills Book D, Page 212.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Wilson White Deceased Settlement with Holland L. White Administrator.
To one receipt of Joseph C. McDowell – $1.00
Filed 8 July 1829.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonWB4:449
Joseph appeared in a Lincoln County TN record as well as records in Bedford County TN.
A settlement with Solomon Gullet, Admr of the Estate of Samuel Chapilliam Decd.
To 1 note pd Joseph C. McDowell – $50.00
LincolnWillsInventories(1810-1824):214
James S. Fowler of Bedford County to Joseph C. McDowel of same for $125. ½-acre lot in Town of Farmington beginning on Shelbyville Street at the southeast corner of Lot No. 14 owned by B.C. Brantley, thence running with Shelbyville Street East 104½ feet to corner of Lot owned by Mr(s). J. Whitmason, thence North 209 feet with said Mrs J. Whitharn's lot to a stake, thence West 104½ feet to southeast corner of lot No. 14 Brantley lot, thence South with said Brantly Lot 209 feet to the beginning. James S. Fowler. Witnesses: Daniel McKesick, R.L. Anderson. Acknowledged 16 May 1833 and registered 20 May 1833.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB(1833-1834):76-77 12 May 1833
James S. Fowler of Bedford County to Joseph C. McDowell of same for $300. Lot No. 15 in Farmington beginning the southwest corner of B.C. Brantly saddles shop in the public square, thence running South 39½ feet to Shelbyville Street, thence east with said street 104½ feet to the lot whereon the said B.C. Brantly now lives, thence North with said Lot 50½ feet to Allen Luper lot, thence west with said lot 89 feet & 2 inches, thence South 18 feet, thence West 15 feet 4 inches to the beginning. Witnesses: Daniel McKesick, R.L. Anderson. Acknowledged 10 May 1833 and registered 31 May 1833.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB(1833-1834):97 10 May 1833
John Orr of Bedford to Wm Whethorn. … commences on Lot No. 13 property of J.C. McDowell and running east 319 feet to Thomas [Ragsdrels] line, thence north 209 feet with said line, Thence west 319 feet to J.C. McDowels Lot, … .[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB(1833-1834):559-560 12 August 1833
Joseph C. McDowell Administrator de bonis non of John Hegg deceased. Williamson County Court at October 1833 Session ordered him to sell slaves in Town of Franklin and sold 9 November 1833 to Ephraim Hunter. Signed: Joseph (John) C. McDowell. Acknowledged 8 February 1834 in Bedford County and registered 24 March 1834.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB(1833-1834):379-380 December 1833
Martin Wisner sell of slave. Witnesses: Newton Wright, J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged 3 November 1834 and registered 15 January 1835.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB(1834-1835):146 18 September 1834
Grant No. 15167 made in Entry Takers office of Bedford County to Peter M. Glasscock for 29¾-acre tract … corner of a 25-acre Entry in the name of J.C. McDowel … .[KM Abstract]
MiddleTennesseeLandGrants18:235 13 September 1838
Adolphus L. Erwin & wife Mary G. of McDowell County NC to James Clardy of Bedford County TN. Witnesses: John L. Erwin, Jos C. McDowell. Acknowledged 8 November 1847 and registered 31 May 1848.[KM Abstract]
BedfordDB(1848-1849):85-87 8 November 1847
Acquitals by the Jury at March Term 1848 on indictments and presentments for Middemeanors and Judgements rendered against this County for the costs which have occured on behalf of the State.
The State vs Joseph C. McDowell No. 5847 Retailing $6.00.
BedfordCM(1848-1852):13 Monday 1 October 1848
Ordered by the Court that the County Trustee pay the Costs in the following named cases, being the costs arising in behalf of Sundry State prosecutions had in the Circuit Court of Bedford County and in which Cases, Nolli prossiguies have been entered and in which the defendants have been requested by a Jury & Judgements rendered by the Circuit Court agains the County of Bedford for the costs according in behalf of the State, Viz
The State vs Joseph C. McDowell No. 6030, the sum of $9.12½
The State vs Joseph C. McDowell No. 6031, the sum of $16.93¾
The State vs Joseph C. Mcdowell No. 6033, the sum of $8.25
The State vs Joseph C. McDowell No. 6034, the sum of $10.43¾
[KM Abstract]
BedfordCM(1848-1852):119 Monday 1 October 1849
Ordered by the Court that the following sums be allowed and are hereby appropriated for the payment of costs which have accrued upon State prosecutions, in which Nole Prosequies have been entered, and in which judgements have been entered against the County. At the August Term 1851 of the Circuit Court to wit:
The State of Tennessee vs Joseph McDowell } No. 6954 $5.75 Tiping.[KM Abstract]
BedfordCM(1848-1853):390 Monday 5 January 1852
We turn now to the divorce records of Joseph and Olivia and note that the official date of their divorce is Friday 13 February 1824.
Olley McDowell by her next Friend H.L. White vs Joseph C. McDowell } Petition for Divorce. The sheriff of Williamson County having returned on the subpoena in this case that the said defendant could not be found and this day came the said Olly McDowel by her attorney and the said Joseph C. McDowell being solemnly called came not nor does he appear to answer said petition.
WilliamsonCM4:185 Tuesday 12 August 1823
Olly McDowell by her next friend H.L. White vs Joseph C. McDowell } Petition of Divorce. This day came the said Olly McDowell by her attorney and the said Joseph C. McDowell being solemnly called came not nor does he appear to answer to the said petition of the sd Olley McDowell.
WilliamsonCM4:189-190 Wednesday 13 August 1823
Olly McDowell vs Joseph C. McDowell } Petition for a divorce. This day came the complainant by her attorney and the said Joseph C. McDowell being solemnly called to come into Court and answer said Petition came not.
WilliamsonCM4:199 Thursday August 14 1823
Olly McDowel vs Joseph C. McDowel } Petition for a divorce. This day came the said Olly McDowel by her attorneys Nicholas P. Smith and Charles G. Olmsted and the said Joseph C. McDowell also appeared by David Craighead his attorney who admitted that this cause stood regularly for hearing ex parte and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court here from the testimony adduced on the part of the said Olly McDowell that the said Joseph C. McDowell had been guilty of adultery as stated and charged in her petition and no defence being made by said Joseph C. McDowell. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed by the Court here that the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing between the said Olly McDowell and Joseph C. McDowell be dissolved and she be divorced from her said husband and it is also ordered and adjudged that said Joseph C. McDowell pay the costs of this suit and that she have her execution as at law to make her sd costs.
WilliamsonCM4:301 Friday 13 February 1824
Four days before William Sawyer filed his bond to marry Olivia McDowell, Joseph filed a charge against them. Note that Sawyer is misspelled as Sayer in the records. The case was not prosecuted by the State of Tennessee.
It appearing to the satisfaction of this Court upon the examination of Joseph C. McDowel that an Indictable offence has been committed by Olly McDowel and William Sayer and that no one will prosecute. It is therefore ordered that the Attorney General send an Indictment to the Grand Jury ex officio without a prosector being marked thereon which Indictment having been sent to the grand jury the said grand jury return into Court and make presentment of a bill of Indictment against Olly McDowel and William Sayer for a nuisance a true bill and return to consider of further presentments.
WilliamsonCM9:116 Tuesday 10 April 1827
State vs Olly McDowell & William Sayers } This day came the Attorney General pro tem to prosecute on behalf of the state and with the assent of the Court enters a nole prosequi. And the defendant William Sayers and James H. McDowel assume the payment of the Costs. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the State recover of the said William Sayers and James H. McDowel the Costs so by them assumed and that an execution issue to collect the same.
WilliamsonCM9:178 Monday 9 July 1827
It appears that Joseph filed a petition to prosecute a case himself.
Joseph C. McDowell vs William Sawyers & Olly Sawyers his wife } This day came the plaintiff by his Attorney and says he will no further prosecute his suit. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the defendants go hence without day and recover of the plaintiff their Costs by them about their defence in this behalf expended and that they have their execution.
WilliamsonCM9:243 Tuesday 2 October 1827
Joseph C. McDowell vs William Sawyers and Olly his wife } This day came the parties by their attornies and the plaintiff moves the Court here to set aside the dismission heretofore entered in this cause which motion is continued for argument.
WilliamsonCM9:257 Friday 5 October 1827
Joseph C. McDowell vs Wiliam Sawyers & Olly his wife } This day came the parties by their attornies upon the affidavit of the plaintiff. It is ordered that the dismission heretofore entered in this cause be set aside upon his paying all the costs which have accrued in this cause. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the defendants recover of the Plaintiff all the costs which have accrued in this suit and that an execution issue to collect the same.
WilliamsonCM9:264 Saturday 6 October 1827
Joseph C. McDowell vs William Sawyers and Olley his wife } This day came here in open court Joseph C. McDowell and presented his petition praying for writs of Certiorari and Supersedeas in said case in the petition mentioned. Whereupon it is ordered that said Writs of Certiorari and Supercedeas issue to stay then proceedings in said petition mentioned.
WilliamsonCM6:103 Saturday 23 February 1828
As part of the divorce proceedings, Olivia filed a
court document for a "Ne exeat" which is a writ to keep a person within the jurisdiction of the court and not depart therefrom. As a result, it appears that Joseph created the following Deed of Trust dated after the writ.
Joseph C. McDowell to Matthew Johnson & Robert Johnston for natural love of his children: James Harvey, William Kinson, Louisa, Sally Harriet, Margaret Amanda, Martha Jane and John Calvin and also to provide for a child with which his wife Olive McDowell is now pregnant and to make suitable provision for his wife Olive, they having mutually agreed to live separate & apart in full right of dower.
192-acre tract in Maury County beginning at the Southeast corner of Town of Columbia running thence North with the margin of sd Town 49 poles to a stake in the road Depriest's corner, thence East 60 poles with said Road to a stake, thence North 3 poles to a stake, thence East 29½ poles to a stake Depriest's corner on Bradshaw's line, thence South with sd line 268 poles to Peter R. Bookers Corner, thence West 92 poles to a stake in the center of the road leading from Columbia to Colonel Brown, thence N20W with sd road 60 poles to a stake in the center of sd road, thence N70E 25 poles to sd Martin's corner, thence N38W to a stake sd Martins Southeast corner, thence West 16 poles to the center of the old road to Browns, thence N16W 30 poles to a stake in the center of said road, thence N10W 39 poles to Joseph Irwins corner, thence East 13 poles to his Southeast corner, thence South 14 poles, thence East 29½ poles, thence North 14 poles Shelton's Southwest corner, thence East 13 poles to a stake, thence North 13 poles to the margin of said Town, thence East with the margin of said Town to within one pole of the Southeast corner, thence South 32 poles to a stake, thence East 37 poles to a stake, thence North 16 poles to a stake, thence N65W to the beginning.
163-acre tract in Williamson County on waters of Little Harpeth beginning at an Elm 40 poles West of the Southwest corner of Christopher Funkhouser's preemption as claimed by James Crockett, thence East (or West) 32.30 (or 30.30) chains to an Elm and Ironwood Northwest corner of the heirs of John Crawford, thence with their line 30.20 chains to Abraham Decrest's (or Seals) line, thence with his line 4.25 chains to his corner, thence with his line South 35.5 chains to his and Robert Johnstons corner, thence West 6 chains to a Hickory, thence N37W 8 chains to an Ash, thence North 8 chains to a Buckeye sapling, thence Northwest 25 (26) chains to a Chesnut Oak, thence a direct course to the beginning.
50-acre tract adjoining the last above mentioned for which the said Joseph C. holds a bond on Shadrach Coen
Also 8 Negro slaves: Osburn, Betty, George, Maria(h), Hannah, Milly, Kader, and Allen
All the horses hogs, sheep, cattle, beds, bedsteads and furniture, all the household & kitchen furniture, waggons, geer, ploughs, hoes, axes and all the other farming tools and property of every description … used upon the tract of land secondly conveyed in Williamson County.
Conditions: Matthew and Robert Johnston out of the property conveyed will pay all just debts of Joseph C. including expenses of settlement and divorce bill pending and to hold in trust for Joseph C. without impeachment of waste 30 acres of first tract beginning at Martin's Southeast corner, running East so as to include the improvement and the stand for public worship, then Southwest and North for complement for and during natural life of Joseph. Hold slave Osburn for sole use of Joseph and not sell unless all else exhausted. Hold slave Betty for use of Olive and not sell with same condition. Otherwise to hold in trust for children. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged by McDowell August term 1823. Registered 18 March 1824. Copied from records Book K, pages 393-395.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBM:148-150 5 August 1823 and MauryDBK:393-395 5 August 1823 and WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
A 5-acre tract was placed in a Deed of Trust by Joseph for his wife Olive in 1823. The tract was transferred to her in 1827.
Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to Matthew Johnston of Williamson County for $500. Deed of Trust for Olive McDowell of Williamson County and his heirs. 5-acre tract in Maury County adjoining Town of Columbia beginning at the Southeast corner of sd Town 1 pole West afsd corner runs South 32 poles, thence East 37 poles, thence North 16 poles, thence N65W to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged August Term 1823 and registered 18 March 1824.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBK:392-393 4 August 1823
A deed of conveyance from Joseph C. McDowell to Matthew Johnston in trust for Olive McDowell for five acres of Land adjoining the town of Columbia is produced in open court and the execution thereof is duly acknowledged by the said Joseph C. McDowell to be his act and deed and the same is ordered to be so certified.
WilliamsonCM4:149 Friday 5 August 1823
Matthew Johnston of Williamson county to Olive McDowell of same. Joseph McDowell executed deed to Johnston for tract adjoining Town of Columbia in trust for Olive and Johnston now conveys to Olive. 5-acre tract beginning 1 pole West of the Southeast corner of the margain of Town running thence South 32 poles to a stake, thence East 37 poles to a stake, thence North 16 poles to a stake, thence N65W to the Southeast corner of the margin of said Town, thence West to beginning. Witnesses: Jonathan F. Foster, James H. McDowell. Acknowledged July Term 1827 and registered 3 October 1829.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM:325-326 10 April 1827
A Deed from Mathew Johnson to Olive McDowell of 5 acres was produced in open court the execution thereof duly proven by Jonathan F. Foster & J.H. McDowell & by the court ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6D(1826-1830):[None] Tuesday 17 July 1827
William Sawyers & wife Oley of Wiliamson County to Moses E. Cator for $300. 5-acre tract in Maury County adjoining Town of Columbia beginning 1 pole West of the Southeast corner of the margin of said Town running South 32 poles to a stake, thence East 35 poles to a stake, thence North 16 poles to a stake, thence N65W to the Southeast corner of the margin of said Town, thence West to beginning. Signed: William Sawyer (x his mark), Olly Sawyers (x her mark). Witnesses: Madison Clary, David L. Drake, William K. McDowell, John C. Reed, Wm A. Temple. Acknowledged by Sawyers 14 November 1836 and recorded 9 March 1837.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBU(1837-1839):5-6 31 December 1834
William Sawyer and wife Olly to Moses E. Cator of Williamson County of same for $300. 5-acre tract in Williamson County beginning at a White Oak David Johnstons Southwest corner thence North with David Johnstons West boundary line to his Northwest corner, thence West to John White's East boundary line on the Public road leading from Nashville to Franklin, thence Southwardly and Eastwardly with John Whites East boundary line to the beginning. Witnesses: Madison Clay, David J. Drake, William K. McDowell. Acknowledged by William K. McDowell and registered on 4 May 1835.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBM:296-297 31 December 1834
The slaves named in the
DoT were returned to Joseph.
Olley McDowell vs Joseph C. McDowell } Equity. This day came the parties by their attorneys whereupon it is agreed by the parties that the negroes taken in custody by virtue of process from this court accord to the prayer in said petition be discharged and delivered over to the said Joseph C. McDowell.
WilliamsonCM4:150 Friday 5 August 1823
Subsequently, the children of Joseph named in the Deed of Trust petition for a division of the slaves.
[Poor handwriting] To the Honorable Thomas Stuart &C
The bill of complaint of
Ashberry Tarkington and wife Louiza, of
John Sawyer & wife Harriett, of
amilton Gunn and wife Margret,
and of James H. Nelsonell Complainants all of the County of Williamson, against Mathew Johnson Trustee and Guardian &C of same County &
Jack C. McDowell,
Wm McDowell,
Joseph McDowell &
Jane McDowell
Humbly complaining sheweth unto your Honor your orators and oratrixes that previous to the year 1823 one
Joseph C. McDowell and
Olley McDowell had been Lawfully married and a bill so as filed by the said
Oley praying a divorce which upon final hearing was adjudged and decreed to the said
Oley: Your orators and oratrixes further state that [pindering] said bill to wit upon the [5] of August in the year 1823, the said
Joseph C. Mcdowell by [Trust] deed of that date which is [string of words] (and which deed has been proven and registered) conveyed in trust certain real and personal property possessed in said deed to the same Mathew Johnson and Robert Johnson the latter of whom has long since departed this life leaving the tract surviving to the said Mathew: that in said deed the said
Joseph C. made and constituted the said Mathew and Robert Guardian to and for the Children of them the said
Joseph C. and
Olley: that the children were
Louiza since married to the said Tarkington,
Harriett since married to the said Sawyer,
Margret since married to the said gunn,
James H. McDowell now of age,
William McDowell,
Jack C. McDowell,
Joseph McDowel and
Jane McDowell four latter which are infants and for whom the said Mathew is Guardian: Your orators and oratrixes state that __ said deed certain real and personal property was conveyed to said Trustees for the payment of the debts then and or owing by the said
Joseph C. and for the payment of the cost of the bill then filed as before stated for divorce the remaining ballance of which was to be held by the said Trustees for the use and support of the children aforesaid of the said
Joseph C. and wife: Your orators and oratrixes state that all the debts and costs for which said property was bound has long since been paid and that of the personal property so conveyed there remaining in the hands of said Mathew Johnson the following slaves to wit George, Mariah, Hannah, Milly, Cader and Allen, the last of which has been given by the said Mathew to the said
James H. McDowell as his part of said property leaving the ballance to be devided & also for the ballance of the children your orators and oratrixes state that given the number of children entitled to said negroes they cannot so as be divided in person and that the overcount of the hereof said negroes coming to your orators and their __ is so small as to be of no over__ was as __: that they are poor and have no property but the same contained in said deed of trust, all of which of the personal [unable to transcribe words] your orators and oratrixes state that every said slave property shall be awarded among the children, they will long without the enjoyment of the bounty of their Father: In __ consideration of which &C, your orator pray the Writ of Subpoena described to the said Johnson &C, and that by that decree of the Court, all said negro property may be sold, and said __ __ to pay over to your Orators & __ that part of the sum total belonging to them and your orators in duty bound __ every pray. Foster
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
John Sawyer & wife & al vs Matthew Johnson & al } On 26 February 1834 before Judge. Joseph C. McDowell Deed dated 5 August 1823 to Matthew Johnson and Robert Johnson deceased in trust for support of children and wife Olly. Matthew Johnson has paid all debts and there remain slaves George, Mariah, Cader and Allen now living that James H. McDowell has received from Johnson. That complainants Louisa, Harriet and Margaret who have intermarried with complainants Ashberry, John & Hamilton together with James H., Jack C., William, Joseph and Jane McDowell were the only children of Joseph C. McDowell. Mathew Johnson was made guardian of William, Jack C., Joseph & Jane who were infants. Ordered that Johnson sell slaves Allen, Maria and Cader and distribute shares to John Sawyer, Ashberry Tarkington, and Hamilton Gunn and balance held by Johnson for William Sawyer, Jack C. Sawyer, Joseph P. Sawyer and Jane Sawyer until attain age twenty one. James H. McDowell's share is ownership of slave George.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM7:36 Wednesday 27 February 1834 and WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Matthew Johnston filed his report of the sale. The original copy of the report exists in the probate records of Williamson County. The header for the reports reads as follows.
To the Honorable Thomas Stewart Judge &C. The undersigned would respectfully represent to your Honor that in complyance with an order from your Honor of Feby term 1834. I have sold the negroes specified in sd order belonging to the heirs of Jos C. McDowell, and paid to the heirs the following specified sums.
The sums and body of the report are also found in court records.
John Sawyer & wife & al vs Matthew Johnston & al } Report of Matthew Johnston, trustee. Sold the negroes belonging to
Jos. C. McDowell.
Negro Man Cador to W.G.L. Tollia for – $551.00
Boy Allen to Geo: Kinnard for – $540.00
Micajah to A.A. Gentry for – $362.00
Total – $1,453.00
Paid out of the above sum
To James Hogan for advertising sale – $3.00
To Robert C. Foster his fee by contract of parties – $25.10
To P. Hay clerk's fees – $8.43¾
To A. Reed Con. Judgt vs W. McDwoell – 24.50
$670.93¾
Remaining in my hands – $782.06¼
Out of which sum William R. McDowell is entitled to $169.75 cents, the balance to be equally divided amongst the three youngest heirs. All of which is respectfully submitted to your honor. August 9
th 1834.
And the same being in no wise excepted to the Court doth order and decree that said report be in all things confirmed and the Court doth further order that the said Matthew Johnston pay the costs of this suit out of said trust fund. And a mistake having arisen in entering the decree of the last term in writing the name Sawyer instead of McDowell at the conclusion of said decree: it is ordered that said mistake be now corrected and that insted of William Sawyer,
Jack C. Sawyer,
Joseph Sawyer &
Jane Sawyer, said decree be made to read William McDowell,
Jack C. McDowell,
Joseph McDowell and
Jane McDowell.
WilliamsonCM7:70-71 Tuesday 19 August 1834
Several deeds mention the DoT.
Matthew & Robert Johnston of Williamson County to Meredith Helm of Maury County by virtue of Deed of Trust from Joseph McDowell. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell Jurat, Galvin Malone Jurat. Acknowledged July Term 1826 and registered 10 October 1826.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBL(1824-1829):531-532 26 October 1825
A Deed from Mathew Johnson & Robert Johnson ( by virtue of a deed of trust from Joseph C. McDowell) to Meredith Helm for four acres of land was produced in open Court and the Execution thereof was duly proven by the Oaths of Joseph C. McDowell & Galvin Malone subscribing Witnesses thereto Ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6C(1826-1828):[None] Monday 17 July 1826
Matthew Johnston and Robert Johnston of Williamson County to Edmund Dillahunty of Maury County by virtue of Deed of Trust executed by Joseph C. McDowell. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell Jurat, Galvin Malone Jurat. Acknowledged by McDowell at July Term 1826 and registered 23 August 1827.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM(1826-1828):286-287 26 October 1825
A Deed from Mathew Johnson & Robert Johnson ( by virtue of a deed of trust from Joseph C. McDowell) to Edmond Dillahunty for 90 square poles of land was produced in open Court and the Execution thereof was duly proven by the Oaths of Joseph C. McDowell & Galvin Malone subscribing Witnesses thereto and ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6C(1826-1828):[None] Monday 17 July 1826
Matthew and Robert Johnson of Williamson County to Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County by virtue of deed of trust dated 5 August 1823 for $300. 3-acre tract in Maury County beginning at Edmund Dillahunty Southeast corner thence West 6.5 poles to said Dillahuntys Southwest corner, thence South 14.08 to Matt Lamasters Southeast corner, thence West with said Lamasters South boundary 11.05 poles to the street, thence South 21.22 poles to a stake, thence North 36.05 poles to beginning. Witnesses: Reuben Littleton Jurat, James H. McDowell Jurat, Thos Malone Jurat. Acknowledged July Term 1827 and registered 3 November 1827.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM:377 17 March 1827
A Deed from Mathew and Robert Johnson to Joseph C. McDowell for 3 acres was produced in open court the execution thereof duly proven by James H. McDowell and Thos Malone and by the court ordered to be Certified for registration.
MauryCM6D(1826-1830):[None] Tuesday 17 July 1827
Joseph C. McDowell of Maury County to John B. Alderson of same for $400. 3-acre tract in Maury County beginning at Edmund Dillahuntys Southeast corner, thence West 6.5 poles to said Dilliahuntys Southwest corner, thence South 14.08 poles to John W. Laymasters Southeast corner, thence West with said Laymasters South boundary 11.05 poles to the Street, thence South 21.22 poles to a stake, thence East 17.17½ poles to a stake, thence North 36.05 poles to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Taswell S. Alderson, P.H. Flippin. Acknowledged July Term 1827 and registered 9 October 1827.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBM:337 24 March 1827
A deed from Joseph C. McDowell to John B. Alderson for 3 acres was produced in open Court the execution thereof duly proven by Taswell S. Alderson & P.H. Flippan & ordred by the Court to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6D(1826-1830):[None] Monday 11 April 1827
Matthew Johnston and Robert Johnson of Williamson County to James R. Shelton of Maury County by virtue of Joseph C. McDowell Deed of Trust. Witnesses: J.C. McDowell, Galvin Malone. Acknowledged by McDowell and registered 17 July 1829.
MauryDBN1(1828-1829):436-437 26 October 1839
The tract of land described in the
DoT from Joseph was divided into lots and a plat exists.
We the undersigned at the request of Joseph C. McDowell & Matthew Johnson did on 12 January 1829 proceed to lay off tract adjoining Town of Columbia. Signed: Wm K. Hill, Meredeth Helm, Commissioners.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBR(1832-1834):23-24 8 February 1833
Based on the above plat, the following lots were assigned.
Joseph C. McDowell: No. 16, 30-acre reserve; No. 12, 5 141/160 acre tract
Olive McDowell: 5¼-acre reserve
James H. McDowell: No. 9, 1 158/160 acre lot, No. 16, 2½-acres lot; No. 18, 12¾-acre lot
John McDowell: No. 1, 5¾-acre lot; No. 2, 5 124/160 acre lot, No. 7, 3½-acre lot
Various deeds exist in which his children sell their lots.
William K. McDowell of Maury County to William K. Hill of same for $130. 9.5-acre tract in Maury County near South margin of Town of Columbia part of tract conveyed in trust for children of Joseph McDowell and known as Lot No. 11 beginning at the Southwest corner of the reserve made to Mrs McDowell, wife of Joseph C. McDowell, running thence South 17¾ poles to a stake, thence East 88 poles to a stake in the Eastern boundary of the orginal tract, thence North 17¾ poles with said Eastern boundary to a stake, thence West 88 poles to beginning. Signed: William K. McDowell. Witnesses: Jno. B. Alderson, J. Guest, James Lansdown, Ervin P. Rankin. Acknowledged September 1830 and registered 19 November 1830.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBO:348 28 January 1830
A deed from Wm K. McDowell to Wm K. Hill 9½ acres was produced in open court the execution thereof duly proven by James Landsdown & Wm A. Rankin & by the court ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6D(1826-1830):248 2
nd Monday September 1830
James H. McDowell of Williamson County to John Brown of Maury County for $125. 1 acre 56-pole tract in Maury County near south margin of Town of Columbia, Lot No. 9 Conveyed by Joseph C. McDowell to Robert & Mathew Johnston as Trustees and by Mathew to James beginning at the Southeast corner of William K. Hills lot upon which now lives running West with his line 6.5 poles to a stake James R. Sheltons, Edward Dellahuntys and said Hills corner, thence South 36 poles with Sheltons, Aldersons and Slawters East boundary lines to a stake William Slawters Southeast corner, thence East 6.5 poles to Glade Street, thence North with said street to beginning. Signed: James H. McDowell. Witnesses: Wm R. Miller, R.M. Booker. Acknowledged and registered 23 December 1830.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBO(1829-1832):362 23 December 1830
William K. McDowell of Williamson County to John B. Alderson of Maury County for $116. 5-acre 10-pole tract near South margin of Town of Columbia being part of tract in Joseph C. McDowell Trust Deed to Matthew & Robert Johnson, Lot No. 10 beginning at a stake in Southeast corner of Abraham Looneys land near [Burns] Spring containing 3 acres, running thence South 36 poles to a stake, thence West 28 poles to a stake, thence North 36 poles to a stake in Abraham Looneys South boundary line, thence East with his line 28 poles to beginning. Signed: William K. McDowell. Witnesses: Thos B. Kenedy, James __, Wm R. Miller. Acknowledged 22 November 1833 and recorded 19 December 1833.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBQ(1832-1834):514-515 2 February 1833
Mathew Johnson of Williamson County to Ashberry Tarkington & wife Louisa of same for $500. 11-acre Lot No. 15 in Maury County adjoining Town of Columbia being part of trust to Johnson by Joseph C. McDowell & wife beginning at the Southeast corner of No. 14, thence East 36 poles to a stake in Wallaces line, North 49 poles to the Southeast corner of Lot No. 4, West 36 poles to the Northeast corner of Lot No. 14, South 49 poles to beginning.
Also 12¼-acre Lot No. 19 beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot No. 18 East 41 poles to the corner of said Lot, thence North with Bradshaws line 50 poles to the Southeast corner of Lot No. 15, West 41 poles to the Northeast corner of McDowells Reserved, thence South 50 poles to beginning. Witnesses: R.A. Reed, Wm K. McDowell. Acknowledged by William K. McDowell 16 May 1835 and recorded 19 May 1835.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBT1(1835-1839):47 16 May 1835
Ashberry Tarkington & wife Louisa of Williamson County to Meredith Helm of Maury County for $400. Lots No. 15 and 19 near town of Columbia part of DoT from Joseph C. McDowell to Mathew & Robert Johnson and assigned to Louisa McDowell (now Tarkington) by Commissioners.
11-acre Lot No. 15 beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot No. 14 running East 36 poles to a stake in Wallaces line, then North 49 poles to the Southeast corner of Lot No. 11, thence West 36 poles to the Northeast corner of Lot No. 14, then South 49 poles to beginning.
12¾-acre Lot No. 19 beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot No. 18 running East 41 poles to the NE corner of said Lot No. 18, thence North with Bradshaws line 50 poles to the SE corner of Lot No. 15, thence West 41 poles to the Northeast corner of J. McDowells reserve, thence South 50 poles to beginning.
Signed: Ashberry Takington (x his mark), Louisa Tarkington (x her mark). Witnesses: Wm K. Hill, John H. White. B.D. Smith, Chasteen Crenshaw (s his mark). Acknowledged 12 July 1836 with feme covert and recorded 24 November 1836.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBS1(1834-1837):596 19 May 1835
John Sawyer & wife Harriett of Dyer County TN to Meredith Helm of Maury County for $175. 7-acre 26-pole Lot No. 17 near Town of Columbia part of DoT from Joseph C. McDowell to Matthew and Robert Johnson beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot No. 18 running North with said line about 20 poles to the Southeast corner of Joseph C. McDowell reserve, thence West about 40 poles to his Southwest corner, thence North with his line about 60 poles to another corner, thence West about 30 poles to his other Southwest corner of said reserve in the East of a 40 foot street, thence South with said street about 6 poles to the middle of the road leading from Columbia to Pulaski, thence South with said road about 80 poles to a stake in the middle of the road, it being the Southwest corner of the orginal tract on Peter R. Bookers line, thence East about 60 poles to beginning. Witness: Benjamin Pritchard. Acknowledged in Dyer County 15 April 1836 and recorded 20 April 1837.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBU(1837-1839):79 4 April 1836
John Sawyer & wife Harriett of Dyer County TN to Meredith Helm of Maury County for $450. 11-acre 16-pole Lot No. 13 in Maury County near Town of Columbia part of DoT from Joseph C. McDowell & wife and awarded to Harriet by Commissioners beginning at the Northwest corner of Joseph C. McDowells 30-acre reserve, thence East 37 poles to a stake the Southwest corner of Lot No. 14, thence North 48 poles to the South boundary of Lot No. 11, thence West 37 poles to the street, thence South with said street 48 poles to beginning. Signed: John Sawyer, Harriett Sawyer (x her mark). Witness: Thos. H. Fawlks. Acknowledged December 1836 and registered 21 April 1837.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBU(1837-1839):80-81 3 December 1836
James Sawyer & wife Martha Jane of Williamson County to Asa B. Hodge for $400. 7-acre Lot No. 3 in Maury County near Town of Columbia conveyed by Commissioners via Dot of Joseph C. McDowell beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot No. 1 running East 34 poles to a stake, thence South 35¼ poles to College Street, thence West with said street 14 poles to Mrs McDowells reserve, thence _68W with her line 26 poles to the margin of Town of Columbia, thence North to beginning. Signed: James Sawyer, Martha Jane Sawyer (her mark). Acknowledged with feme covert 28 July 1841 and recorded 30 July 1841.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBY1(1841-1845):151-152 28 July 1841
John C. McDowell of Williamson County to John Sawyer of same for $250. 3.5-acre Lot No. 7 in Maury County conveyed by DoT of Joseph C. McDowell & wife and bounded on the Southwest by Mrs McDowell reserve, on the South by William McDowell's 9.5 acre Lot No. 11, on the East by Lot No. [blank] belonging to William McDowell and now to Hugh Bradshaw, and on the North by College Street which commenced near Burns Spring and was to the Old Woodward Academy land is at this time occupied by John H. Sawyers. Signed: John C. McDowell. Witnesses: John B. Alderson, Lemuel Philips. Acknowledged 23 September 1843 and registered 16 October 1843.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBA2(1843-1845):46 11 September 1843
Joseph Pillow Mcdowell to Meredith Helm for $225. 11¼-acre Lot No. 9 in Maury County beginning on the Southeast corner of Lot No. 14 running thence North to Lot No. 11, thence with said West to the Northwest corner of Lot No. 13, thence South to Joseph C. McDowels reserve, thence East to beginning. Signed: Joseph P. McDowell. Witnesses: Lemuel Phillips, Thomas Kupp. Acknowledged 7 November 1844 and registered 16 November 1844.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBA2(1843-1845):453-454 14 October 1844
James H. McDowell of Desoto County MS, John Sawyers and wife Sally H. Sawyers of Davidson County TN to Woodson D. Davis of Maury County for $55. 2/6-part of undivided 4-acre tract in Maury County near Town of Columbia set apart for Jane McDowell lately deceased beginning at the Southeast corner of lot belonging to Samuel Cain and running thence South with Bradshaw's line to College Street, thence North with Sd Street to Margaret McDowell's Southeast corner, thence North with Ss Margaret's East boundary line to the Cains South boundary line and to beginning. Signed: J.H. McDowell, John Sawyer, Sally H. Sawyer (x her mark). Acknowledged with feme covert 29 July 1847 and filed 16 August 1847.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBC2(1847-1849):30-31 19 October 1846
Part of William K. McDowell's Lot No. 8 was sold due to a court ruling.
John Knox vs William McDowell } On Fi Fa. Whereas an execution issued for the 11th day of Febry 1831 from the court of Peter J. Voorhees Esquire for Fifteen dollars and 25 cents and costs on a judgement rendered by him on the 20 Jany 1831 and whereas the same has been returned by the said justice levied by Willis D. Brown in the words and figures and form, to wit: Levied the 14 Feby 1831 upon lot No. 8 as distinguished in the plan of partition of J.C. McDowell land among his children no personal propery to be found. Willis D. Brown Conl. Therefore on motion it is ordered by the court that the sheriff expose the same to sale to satisfy.
MauryCM(1828-1831):491 Tuesday 22 March 1831
Nimrod Porter Sheriff of Maury County to Jonas E. Thomas of same. Judgement against William McDowell by John Knox dated 20 January 1831. 2-acre 42-pole tract on South side of Duck River and near the Southeast margin of Town of Columbia, part of Lot No. 8 layed off by J.C. McDowell and Mathew Johnson (see Columbia plat) being the whole of Lot 8 except a small part off the West and which has been previously sold to Wm Sawyer, beginning at a stake in the West boundary line of the heirs of William Bradshaws tract at the termination of a Street layed off and set apart by J.C. McDowell running from near the town spring called Burial Spring to the College yard on the South side of said street running thence South with Bradshaws line 23 poles to a Poplar stump the Northeast corner of Lot No. 11, thence West 19 poles to Furnages Southeast corner, thence North with Turnages line 23 poles to a stake on said Street, thence East with said street to beginning. Acknowledged September Term 1832 and registered 6 September 1832.[KM Abstract]
MauryQ(1832-1834):68-69 5 September 1832
The following tracts of land were sold by children of Joseph and Olive but don't appear to be part of the
DoT deed.
John Sawyer of Dyer County to Matthew Johnston of Williamson County. Beginning at the Southeast corner of a 140-acre tract belonging to the heirs of Joseph C. McDowell Northwest corner of heirs of Nolend Johnston, … .[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBO:477-478 13 December 1837
James H. McDowell of Williamson County to Ashberry Tarkington of same for $100. 20-acre tract in Williamson County on waters of Little Harpeth part of tract of heirs of Joseph C. McDowell beginning on the South boundary of said tract at Margaret Gunns corner, a rock, thence West 26 poles to a rock said Tarkingtons, thence North to the North boundary of said original tract, thence East with said North boundary 26 poles, thence South to beginning. Signed: James H. McDowell. Witnesses: Shadrack W. Reid, Robert A. Reid. Acknowledged 9 Octobeer 1838 and registered 18 October 1838.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDB10:390 1 February 1838
Joseph P. McDowell to William Sawyer, both of Williamson County, for $400. 5-acre tract in Maury County in Town of Columbia & adjoining lands of M. Helm on the East, Bacon Alderson on the South and West, and of Asa B. Hodge on the North. Signed: Joseph P. McDowell. Witnesses: W.D. Taylor, J.G. Sawyer. Acknowledged 29 June 1849 and filed 5 July 1849.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBD2(1849-1850):86 27 June 1849
Joseph P. McDowell of Williamson County to Asa B. Hodge of Maury County for $80. 150-pole tract in Maury County near South margin of Town of Columbia on the extension of Embargo Street beginning at a stake the Southwest corner of Asa B. Hodges lot running thence South 14.2 poles to a stake, thence S89¼E 24 poles to a stake, thence North 6.24 poles to a lot purchased by Major John Brown of James H. McDowell along the extention of Glade Street, thence West 24 poles to beginning (part of lot No. 12 in division of Joseph C. McDowell DoT tract). Signed: Joseph P. McDowell. Witnesses: J.B. Alderson, Jno M. Cooke. Acknowledged 10 November 1845 and recorded 11 November 1845.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBB2(1845-1847):127 7 Novmeber 1845
Joseph sold his 30-acre reserve contained in his
DoT to Meredith Helm in 1836. Subsequently, seven of his children sell their right in the tract to Helm.
Joseph C. McDowell of Bedford County to Meredith Helm of Maury County. 30-acre tract reserved to McDowell for natural life by Deed of Trust to Robert & Matthew Johnson of Williamson County in MauryDBH:393. Signed: Joseph C. McDowell. Witnesses: Tarwell J. Alderson, Mrs. William Minten. Acknowledged 14 March 1837 and registered 15 June 1837.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBU:153 19 May 1836
Ashberry Tarkington & wife Louisa of Williamson County to Meredith Helm of Maury County for $25. Convey right or interest to tract in Maury County near Town of Columbia part of tract of 30 acres reserved by J.C. McDowell in DoT. Acknowledged by Tarkingtons with feme covert 12 July 1836 and recorded 24 November 1836.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBS1(1834-1837):598-600 12 July 1836
William K. McDowell to Meredith Helm for $40. 30-acre tract in Maury County reserved for Joseph C. McDowell for life by Deed of Trust and partition recorded in MauryDBR:23. Signed: W.K. McDowell. Witnesses: Milton Burns, Archelus M. White. Acknowledged 16 December 1837 and registered 18 December 1837.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBU:319 12 December 1837
John Sawyer & wife Harriett (daughter of Joseph C. McDowell) of Dyre County TN to Meredith Helm of Maury County for $40. Tract in Maury County part of 30-acre tract of Joseph C. McDowell in DoT to Matthew & Robert Johnson. Acknowledged 8 January 1838 and recorded 13 February 1838.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBU(1837-1839):402-403 8 January 1838
James H. McDowell to Meredith Helm for $40. 4-acre and 1/7 of 2 acre tract in Maury County, his interest in 30 acres from Deed of Trust conveyed by Joseph C. McDowell to Matthew & Robert Johnston. Signed: James H. McDowell. Witnesses: Patrick Collins, Samuel Phillips. Acknowledged 6 April 1838 and registered 13 April 1838.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBU:472 7 February 1838
James Sawyer & wife Jane (daughter of Joseph C. McDowell) of Williamson County to Meredith Helm of Maury County for $50. Their share of 30-acre reserve for Joseph C. McDowell in DoT to Matthew & Robert Johnson in Maury County near Town of Columbia. Signed: James Sawyer, Martha Jane Sawyer (x her mark). Witnesses: Jos W. Gambtin, A. McDonald. Acknowledged 28 July 1841 and recorded 10 August 1841.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBY1(1841-1845):179-180 26 December 1939
John Calvin McDowell of Williamson County to Meredith Helm of Maury County for $40. 30-acre tract near the Town of Columbia, Joseph C. McDowell reserve by virture of DoT, his undivided interest. Signed: Jno. C. McDowell. Witnesses: Lemuel Phillips, John Sawyer. Acknowledged 15 October 1842 and registered 11 April 1845.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBA2(1843-1845):600-601 15 October 1842
Joseph Pillow McDowell to Meredith Helm for $50. 30-acre tract near the Town of Columbia, his father Joseph C. McDowell reserve by virture of DoT, his undivided interest. Signed: Joseph P. McDowell. Witnesses: Jas. W. Gamblin, Thos Kup. Acknowledged 7 November 1844 and registered 16 November 1844.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBA2(1843-1845):453 4 September 1844
Joseph participated in the following deeds of Marshall County.
Joseph C. McDowell of Marshall County to Holden W. Leggitt of same for $775. Lot No. 15 in Town of Farmington beginning at the Southwest corner of Benjamin C. Brantley's Sadlers Shop on the Publick Square, thence running South 39.5 feet to Shelbyville Street, thence East with said Street 104.5 feet to the Lout whereon the said Benjamin C. Branley now lives, thence North with said lot [unreadable]. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: John Reed, Thomas A. Reed. Acknowledged by McDowell in Marshall Court on 16 April 1838 and recorded 11 May 1838.[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBB(1837-1839):229 30 January 1837
Joseph C. McDowell to Benjamin C. Brantley for $50. Lot No. 13 in Town of Farmington beginning on John Wilsons Southwest corner on Shelbyville Street and running West with said Street 104.5 feet to the Southeast corner of the said Brantleys Lot No. 14, thence with said Lot North 209 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot No. 14, thence East with John Orrs line 104.5 feect to John Wilsons Northwest corner, thence South with said Wilson's Lot 209 feet to beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Acknowledged in Marshall Court by McDowell 4 December 1837.[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBB(1837-1839):67 4 December 1837
Joseph C. McDowell & wife Mary J. to Benjamin C. Brantley for $100. One fifth of one half of negro woman named Eliza and her two children named Franklin and Mary Jane, slaves for life. Signed: J.C. McDowell, Mary J. McDowell. Witnesses: James H. Neil, Richard L. Shaun. Feme Covert taken 20 December 1837.[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBB(1837-1839):77 7 December 1837
John Ramsay Trust Deed for personal property Executed to him by Joseph C. McDowel for the Benefit of John Ellison & Received in office & Recorded the 23rd day of April 1838. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witness: John Mount (x his mark).[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBB(1837-1839):210-211 21 April 1838
Thomas Allison to Joseph C. McDowel for $300. 132-acre tract in Marshall County beginning at an Ash Cedar and Dogwood 45 poles West of the Southwest corner of a tract surveyed for Isham Oneal, the same being beginning corner of Grant No. 7348 granted to Jacob Wolf, thence South crossing a branch three times 80 poles to a Post Oak, Cedar & Elm in the North boundary line of Grant No. 21708, thence East with the North boundary line of said Grant 40 poles to three Cedars, thence South 50 poles to 2 Dogwoods and a Cedar, thence West 91 poles to 2 Hickories and a Cedar in the East boundary line of a survey in the name of James Ellison, thence North with said line 22 poles to a Black Oak and Dogwood his corner, thence West with his line 3.4 poles to 2 Black Oaks, thence North 28 poles to a Black Oak and Ash in the South boundary line of said Grant No. 7348, thence West with said line 25 1/16 poles to a Dogwood and 2 Cedars the Southwest corner of said Grant No 7348 and in the East boundary line of Grnat No. 21707 issued to Jacob Wolf, thence South with said line 20 poles to 2 Dogwoods and a Cedar the beginning corner of said Grant No. 21707, thence West with its South boundary line 102 poles to 2 Elms and a Dogwood, thence North 88.8 poles to 2 Cedars and a Dogwood, thence East 102 poles to 2 Cedars in the West boundary line of Grant No. 7348, thence North 1.2 poles to 2 Cedars and 2 Hickories the Northeast corner of said Grant No. 7348, thence East 80 poles to beginning, all of Grants No. 7348 for 40 acres, No. 21707 for 63 acres, No. 21708 for 29 acres which said Grants were issued to Jacob Wolf. Signed: Thomas Allison. Witnesses: David M. Logan, Wiley Ussery. Acknowledged 10 January 1845 and filed 14 January 1845.[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBG(1844-1846):18-19 20 September 1844
Joseph C. McDowell to John Eakin & John Ramsey surviving partners of Eakin Ramsay & Co. for $120. 75-acre 35-pole tract in Marshall County District 7 beginning at a stake 4 poles East of a Black Oak corner running North 80¼ poles to a stake on P.M. Glascocks West boundary line, thence West 23.6 poles to a Cedar and two Hickorys, thence South 1½ poles to 2 Cedars, thence West 103 poles to 2 Cedars and a Dogwood, thence South 98 1/6 poles to 2 Elms and a Dogwood, thence East with George Glascocks North boundary line 103 poles to 2 Dogwoods and a Cedar his corner, thence North with said George Glascocks line 20 poles to 2 Cedars and a Dogwood, thence East passing a Black Oak corner at 23 1/6 poles in all to the beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Caleb Brown, Major Pickel. Acknowledged 21 February 1846 by McDowell and filed 21 February 1846.[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBG(1844-1846):370-371 20 February 1846
Joseph C. McDowell to Peter M. Glascock for $180. 76-acre 137-pole tract in Marshall County District 7 beginning on a Cedar and Ash the beginning corner of an Entry made by George Glascock running South 105.5 poles to 2 Elms, thence East 95 poles to 2 Cedars, thence South 50 poles to 2 Dogwoods and a Cedar, thence West 91 poles to 2 Hickorys and a Cedar on the East boundary of a survey in the name of James Ellison, thence North 22 poles to a Black Oak and Dogwood, thence West 3 1/6 poles to 2 Black Oaks, thence North 28 poles to a Black Oak in Richard Glascocks South boundary line, then East with said line 4 poles to a stake his Southwest corner, thence North with his east boundary line passing his Northwest corner at 80¼ poles continuing on North in all 104 poles to 2 Cedars George Glascocks corner, thence East 27.5 poles to the beginning. Signed: J.C. McDowell. Witnesses: Caleb Brown, Major Pickel. Acknowledged by McDowell 21 July 1846 and filed.[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBG(1844-1846):371-372 20 February 1846
Joseph served on a Jury of View in Marshal County.
On motion it is ordered by the court that [list] Joseph McDowell be appointed a Jury of View to assess damages to James Adams, Andrew Dysart, & Robert C. Dysart in consequence of a road marked out from John Christophers old place to the County line near John Patterson if in their Judgment they have sustained any damages or turn said road some other route if in their opinion the good of the public requires it and report thereon to the next July term of this Court.
MarshallCMA(1836-1840):247 1 April 1839
On motion it is ordered by the court that [list] Joseph McDowell be appointed a Jury of View to assess damages to James Adams & Andrew Dysart in consequence of a road marked out from John Christophers old place to the County line near John Pattersons if in their Judgment they have sustained any damages or turn said road some other route if in their opinion the good of the public requires it and report thereon to the next October term of this Court.
MarshallCMA(1836-1840):279 Monday 1 July 1839
Joseph witnessed the sale of slaves.
Francis Hay of Bedford County TN to Benjamin C. Brantley of Marshall County. Negro woman Eliza and two children Marthan Ann and [Unreadable]. Witnesses: John T. Neil, J.C. McDowel (jurat), John P. Oneal. Acknowledged by McDowell 3 January 1842.[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBD(1840-1842):485 13 October 1838
Peter Carpenter to Miles Parders, bill of sale for $500 for slave named Hill, 19 years old. Witnesses: W.S. Anderson, J.C. McDowell (Acknowledged 18 June 1844)
[KM Abstract]
MarshallDBF(1843-1844):379 15 January 1844
Joseph appeared in the following court records.
Jeremiah Hay vs Ephraim Hunter. } To an appeal from Justice of Peace. Summoned by direction of defendant [list] J.C. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MarshallCircuitMA(1836-1843):66-67 March 1838
Bond State of Tennessee Marshall County
We Young Stoaks, Joseph C. McDowell jointly and severally acknowledge ourselves indebted to the State of Tennessee, that is to say, the said Young Stokes in the sum of $500 and the said J.C. McDowell in $250 on condition that Stokes appear before Judge at Circuit Court in Lewisburg in June next to answer charge of Wilful Drunkenness. Signed: Y. Stokes, J.C. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
MarshallCircuitMA(1836-1843):148 June 1839
In the case f the State vs Sarah Fonville } For an A&B. To atto Genl Bantie $2.50, to Clerk for his fee 6.62½, to sheriff Laws $4, to witness Jos C. McDowell 1.50, to E.E. Vernor 1.50 in all 12.16½.
MarshallCMC(1845-1848):151 Monday 3 October 1846
In 1848, Joseph was charged with tippling in Marshall County.
State of Tennessee vs Joseph McDowell } No. 54. Presentment for Tippling. Grand Jury of Marshall County present that Joseph McDowell late of County, yeoman, on 1 July 1848 unlawfully and without first having obtained a license did sell and retail spiritous liquors, whiskey, brandy, wine, gin, and rum to one Pirvinis Fox which intendedti be drank upon the plantation whereon sold. Also Joseph with force and armes in County without having obtained a license did sell and retail spiritous liquors by the pint, half pint, gill, bottle full, cup full and draw to Pirvines Fox contrary to statue.
Capias
Sheriff of Marshall County commanded to take and keep body of Joseph McDowell for appearance at Courthouse in Lewisbery at November term on a charge of tippling. Issued 21 August 1848.
Bond of J.C. McDowell with Thomas Montgomery to appear at Circuit Court in Lewisburg Marshall County dated 7 September 1848.
Second Presentment
No. 55 against Joseph McDowell for sale to John Fox with similar capias issued and bond taken with Thomas Montgomery with same dates.
MarshallCircuitMB(1843-1853):[None] July Term 1848
The State vs Joseph C. McDowell
Atto Gen Hughes – $2.50
Clk Mcknight – $4.75
Shff Turner – $1.50
Mauldin – $0.04
John Fox – $3.00
Pirvims Fox – $3.00
The State vs Joseph C. McDowell
Clk McKnight – $4.87
Atto Gen Hughes – $2.50
Shff Turner – $1.75
Maulden – $0.04
Jno Fox Wt – $3.00
Pirvims Fox Wt – $3.00
[KM Abstract]
MarshallCMD(1848-1850):100-101 2 April 1849
Joseph appeared in the following estate records of Marshall County.
Inventory of estate of A.L. Bills deceased
J.C. McDowell 8 Barrels of corn 76 per bl – $6.08
Filed 5 March 1843.[KM Abstract]
MarshallInventoriesOfEstatesB(1843-1847):3
Account of estate of Benjamin C. Brantley
1 a/c on J.C. McDowell – $8.43¾
Filed 3 April 1848.[KM Abstract]
MarshallInventoriesOfEstatesC(1847-1850):39
John E. Erwin Admr of George Null deceased sale
Joseph C. McDowell Sn Cross cut saw – $3.10
[No Date].[KM Abstract]
MarshallInventoriesOfEstatesB(1843-1847):192
Settlement of estate of George Null/Niell deceased
One note on J.C. McDowell – $3.50
Filed 28 January 1848.[KM Abstract]
MarshallSettlementsAdministratorsA(1839-1846):152
John E. Erwin Admr of estate of George Null deceased.
One order from J.C. McDowell to H.W. Leggett given October 23rd 1839 for (doubtful) – $10.00
Settled 22 August 1848.[KM Abstract]
MarshallInventoriesOfEstatesB(1843-1847):202
Notes and accounts belonging to J. & D. Ramsey
Debts Doubtfull & Bad
1 note on J.C. McDowell – $21.30 Interest $3.32
Filed 4 June 1849.[KM Abstract]
MarshallInventoriesOfEstatesC(1847-1850):123
Sale and inventory of estate of D. Ramsey deceased.
1 J.C. McDowel – Amount $36.22 Interest $26.17
Filed 4 June 1849.[KM Abstract]
MarshallInventoriesOfEstates(1847-1850):125
We turn now to the many records associated with the death of John White, Joseph's father-in-law and Olive's father. His Estate Folder dated 1825 lists the following family members: Wife: Sally White. Children: Olley McDowell (Mrs William Sawyer), Polly Burnham (wife of Newton E), Lemuel White, James White. Grandchildren: John Mc White, John H. White, Elizabeth (wife of Lemuel Phillips).
It appearing to the satisfaction of this court that John White (Decd) late of this county is dead and hath made no will and whereas Sally White his widow here in open court relinguishes her right of administration on his estate and Neal Little and Olley McDowel having made application to this court that they may be admitted to administer on the estate of the said John White decd and that letters of administration to them may issue and the said Neal Little and Olley McDowel having given bond of seven thousand dollars conitioned as the law directs with John M. White, Robert Johnston, Sally White and Wright Stanley their securities and having been duly sworn ordered that letters of administration issue to them accordingly.
WilliamsonCM8:190 Saturday 9 July 1825
John White vs Daniel Cherry & David McGavock Register } On motion of the complainants counsel, ordered that the suit be revived in the name of John M. White, John & Eliza White minors under the age of twenty one years, by their next friend John M. White, Olly McDowell, Polly Burnham & Newton Burnham her husband: and that it stand in the same plight and condition that it was previous to the death of the said John White.
WilliamsonChanceryMA(1825-1829):145-146 Thursday 29 December 1825
The heirs of John White Complainant vs Daniel Cherry. Complaint filed 20 January 1823 by John White. White's heirs filed revision on 29 December 1825 and signed by John M. White, John & Eliza White, minors under the age of twenty one years by their next fried John M. White, Olley McDowell, Polly Burnham and Newton Burnham, her husband.
WilliamsonChanceryM6:431-435
John White vs Thomas Bradley
And at December Term 1825, on motion of Complainants Counsel leave is given him to file a bill of revision: whereupon it is ordered that this suit stand revived, in the name of John M. White, Olly McDowell, Polly Burnham and Newton Burnham, her husband, and that it stand in the same plight and condition that it was previous to the death of the said John White.
WilliamsonChanceryM3(1826-1827):64
John White Deceased account of sales October Term 1825
1 Beadstead A. McDowell – $9.00
700.1 slay O. McDowell – $1.50
1 Rhone horse Joseph McDowell – $71.25
Filed 11 August 1825. Signed: Neal Little, Olley McDowel.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonWBD(1825-1830):58-61 and WilliamsonWB4:58-61 and WilliamProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
John White deceased, a true account of the additional sale. Signed: Neal Little, Olly McDowell, Admrs.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonWBD(1825-1830):85 or WilliamsonWB4:85 January Term 1826 and WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
William Duff vs Neal Little, Olly McDowell admr & admx of John White decd } Upon the petition of the defendants and the oath of Olly McDowell who swears that the facts stated in said petition as of her own knowledge are true and those stated as of information of others she believe to be true. It is ordered that writs of Certiorari and Supersedeas issue to remove the proceedings into this Court.
WilliamsonCM8:477 Tuesday 4 July 1826
Be it Remembered that on the 22d day of August A.D. 1826 the Petition of Sally White, Olley McDowell, Polly Burnham, John M. White, & John H. White and Elizabeth P. White, the said John H. White & Eliza White by their Guardian James Walker, was presented to the Court here which is in the words and figures following, to wit:
To the Honorable Judge of the Circuit Court for the County of Williamson State of Tennessee. Your petitioners Sally White, Olly McDowell, Poll Burnham, John M. White, and John H. White and Eliza P. White (which two last are minors under the age of Twenty one years and petition by their Guardian James Walker) respectfully represent that John White departed this life some time in or about the month of April in the year 1825 intestate seized & possessed of a large real estate situate in several Counties in the State of Tennessee:
tracts in Williamson County on little Harpeth, 40 acres from Isaac Johnston dated 1 February 1796
136 square poles from Isaac Johnston for erection of a mill
2.2 acres from Henry Rutherford dated 30 March 1818
500 acres granted by NC to Cornelius Drake
500 acres granted by TN to John White dated 28 September 1815 (he having sold some of original grant off)
50 acres from James Crockett with heirs holding Crockett bond dated 28 June 1822
640 acres in Haywood County on waters of South fork of forked Deep River in 10th District, Range 6, Section 9, granted to John White dated 13 September 1822
White left widow her dower of the land. He left Olley McDowell and Polly Burnham each 1/4th of real estate. He left John M. White only son of Samuel White deceased 1/4th of real estate. He left John H. and Eliza White, children of James White deceased 1/4th part. Widow Sally has not had her dower assigned and now heirs want a partition of the land.
Whereupon the Court made the following Decree, to wit: Sally White, Olly McDowell, Polly Burnham, John M. White, John H. White and Eliza P. White which two last are by their Guardian James Walker widow and heirs at law of John White decd.
Ex parte } Petition for Partition and Assignment of Dower
This cause came on to be heard upon the Petition of the parties, whereupon it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that John White died intestate some time in the month of April 1825 leaving petitioner Sally White his widow, and petitioners Olley McDowell, Polly Burnham, John Mc. White his heirs at law each entitled to one fourth part of his real estate, and the petitioners John H. White & Eliza P. White together entitled to one fourth part of his real estate. And that Dower has not yet been assigned to said Sally the widow. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that Matthew Johnston, Sion Hunt, James Swanson, Christopher E. McCeuen and John L. McCeuen be appointed Commissioners to lay off and allot several tracts of land as mentioned & set out in the proportion aforesaid allotting to the said Olly McDowell, Polly burnham, and John Mc White each one fourth part and to the said John H. White and Eliza P. White together one fourth part, which said last mentioned fourth part they shall equally divide between said John H. White and Eliza P. White, first assigning by metes and bounds to the said widow Sally White one third part of the whole of said land as and for her dower. And ascertaining the said several shares of the said several heirs so to be allotted and laid off by metes and bounds. And it is ordered that said Commissioners make report of their proceeding to the next term of this Court.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM5:241-243 Wednesday 23 August 1826 and WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Olley McDowel, Polley Burnham, John M. White & John H. White enter 100 acres of land in Williamson County on the waters of Beach Creek, waters of little Harpeth Beginning at Dunhams Southwest, thence South with John Whites and Cornelius Drakes land to McCollums line, thence West to Levan Caters line, thence his line to the beginning. Olly McDowel Locr 3 October 1826.
WilliamsonLandEntryBook2(1824-1851):112
No. 491. Alley McDowel, Polly Burnham, John M. White & John H. White enters 100 acres of land in Williamson County on the waters of Beach Creek, waters of Little Harpeth, Beginning at Dunhams Southwest c, thence South with John Whites and Cornelius Drakes land to McCallums line, thence West to Levan Cators line, thence his line to the beginning. Alley McDowel Locr. 3 October 1826.
WilliamsonLandEntryBook1(1824-1902):118
William Duff vs Neal Little and Olley McDowell admr & admx of John White decd } Certiorari. This day came the defendants by their attorney and the plaintiff being solemnly called came not but makes default. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the defendants go hence without day and recover of the Plaintiff their costs by them about their defence in this behalf expended and that they have their execution.
WilliamsonCM9:62 Friday 12 January 1827
Answer of Thomas J. Goff and wife Eliza. … . They admit the said John White died intestate about the time as stated in said bill. That Olly McDowell and Polly Burnham as his children and John Mc White as his grandchild and each entitled to one fourth part of his real estate. And that this defendant Eliza and John H. White together are entitled to one fourth part of said real estate ass the children and heirs at law of James White deceased son of said John White deceased.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM10(1837-1838):375 17 April 1827
And on the 20th April 1827 defts William Sawyer & wife filed their answer to said Bill in these words, viz: The answer of William Sawyer and wife Olley to the Bill of complaint filed against them said Olly by the name of Olley McDowell & others defendants by Hardy Koen complainant in the court of Equity holden at Franklin Tennessee, These defendants now and at all times insisting on the usual exceptions to complainants said Bill, for answer unto so much thereof as they are advised it is material for them to make answer unto, they answer and say: The said William says that he is in a great degree a stranger to the matters referred to in said bill, having recently come into the family, But is willing to admit as true and abide by any statement made by said Olley, and both admit, that said John White died intestate about the time stated in said Bill, leaving defendants Olley and Polly Burnham his children, and John Mc White his grand child each entitled to one fourth part of his real estate, and his grand children Eliza P. Goff and John H. White together entitled to the other fourth part …
WilliamsonChanceryM10(1837-1838):378 20 April 1827
John White Deceased settlement with Neal Little Admr & Ally McDowell Admx, Estate of John White In acct. current with Neal Little & Ally McDowell Admr. & Admx.
1826 Febry 11, Olly McDowell accounts 26 – $41.50
State of Tennessee. We the undersigned Commissioners appointed by the Court of pleas & quarter sessions at their last Oct. Term to settle with Neal Little & Ally McDowell Admr. & Admx. of John White decd do make and report that we have this day made the settlement aforesaid and find that the Admr. & Admx. has paid the sum of two hundred forty one Dollars 36¼ cts more than they received from said estate including the Commissions allowed them.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonWBD(1825-1830):294-295 8 January 1828
Mary Walker vs James McDowell and Polly Burnham } This day came the plaintiff by her attorney and moved the Court here for judgment against the defendants on their Bond, dated 15th 1829, for the sum of ninety eight dollars, payable to Mary Walker, with condition in these words "The condition of the above obligation is such that on the day and date above written, William G. Childress, by Thos Holme DShff, Sheriff of said County, hath levied on the following described property of the the said James McDowell, to wit, One brown mare & one sorrel mare to satisfy an execution which issued from a judgment which Mary Walker, at the October Term 1829 of the Williamson County Court, recovered against the said James McDowell, Sally White, & James Bradley. Now if the said James McDowell do well and truly deliver the aforesaid taxed property on the 26th day of December Instant at the Court hourse in the Town of Franklin in the County aforesaid, being the time and place of sale, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise, to be and remain in full force and virtue. James H. McDowell, Polly Burnham (x her mark)" and the the said defendants having failed to perform the condition of said bond. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover of the defendants forty three dollars and seventy eight cents, the debt and interest thereon to this time, eight dollars & nineteen cents, costs of the original suit, and her costs by her about her motion and judgment in this behalf expended, and that she have her execution.
WilliamsonC11:301-302 Saturday 17 July 1830
Sally White, Olly McDowell & others Exparte } Petition for Partition of the Lands of John White decd
This cause came on again on this 27th day of August in the year 1828 before the Honourable Thomas Stuart Judge upon the Petition executed orders thereupon and the Report of the Commissioners in this case appointed which Report is in the words and figures following that is to say (here copy Report) which being seen and by the Court here fully understood and no objection being thereunto made it is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that the said Report be in all things confirmed and that the said Sally White have the part so allowed to her as & for her dower during the Term of her natural life and several Petitioners have [ancr] be entitled to the said several shares respectively alloted to each of them, in severalty, to them and their heirs forever. It is further ordered adjudged and decreed that Matthew Johnston one of the commissioners be allowed the sum of fifteen dollars for his service in dividing the land situate in Williamson County and the other three Commissioners to wit Christopher E. McCaran, James Sevanson and John L. McCaven be allowed the sum of forty nine dollars & 66 2/3 cents each for their services in dividing said land in Williamson County and also the land in Haywood County. It is also ordered adjudged & decreed that Sally White pay one fifth part of said costs & that Olly McDowell now Olly Sayer & William Sayer her husband pay one fifth part of said costs that said Polly Burnham pay one fifth part of said costs and that said John Mc White pay one fifth part of said costs and that said James Walker guardian of said John H. White and Eliza P. White pay one fifth part of said costs and that all the other costs of said Petition and processings thereupon be paid by said several persons respectively in the same proportions, and that execution issued therefore against said persons jointly as at Law.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Sally White, Olly McDowall, Polly Burnham, John M. White, John H. White and Eliza P. White which two last are by their Guardian James Walker widow and heirs at law of John White decd. Exparte. Petition for Partition and assignment of Dower
This cause came on to be heard upon the Petition of the parties, whereupon it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that John White died intestate some time in the month of April 1825 leaving Petitioner Sally White his widow, and Petitioners Olly McDowell, Polly Burnham, John McWhite his heirs at Law each entitled to one fourth part of his real estate and the Petitioners John H. White & Eliza P. White together entitled to one fourth part of his real estate. And that Dower has not yet been assigned to said Sally the widow. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed that Matthew Johnston, Sion Hunt, James Swanson, Christopher E. McCeven and John L. McEeven be appointed Commissioners to lay off and allot said several tracts of land as mentioned & set out in said Petition amongst the said several heirs at law in the proportion aforesaid allotting to the said Olly McDowell, Polly Burnham, and John M. White each one fourth part and to the said John H. White and Eliza P. White together one fourth part which said last mentioned fourth part they shall equally divide between said John H. white and Eliza P. White, first assigning by metes and bounds to the said widow Sally White one third part of the whole of said land as and for her Dower. And ascertaining the said several shares of the said several heirs up to be allotted and laid off by metes and bounds. And it is ordered that said Commissioners make report of their proceedings to the next term of this Court.
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Many pages in the White probate file are devoted to the partition of the land. We transcribe the beginning section.
The State of Tennessee, Williamson County Circuit Court August Term A.D. 1828
Sally White, Olly McDowell, Polly Burnham, John Mc White, and John H. White, and Eliza P. White by their Guardian James Walker Ex parte } Petition for Dower & Partition
Monday 1st September 1828. Be it remembered that the cause coming on for hearing this 29th day of August 1828 before the Honorable Thomas Stuart Chanceller, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that the Commissioners or a majority of them appointed by previous order of this court in this cause, to make partition between the petitioners, have returned into court under their hands and seals, a report containing the partition amongst said petitioners of all the lands mentioned in said original petition, which report is in the words and figures following, to wit: [Report Abstract] On 5 October 1826 laid off lots with metes and bounds on Little Harpeth.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document No. 1
Olly McDowel vs Joseph C. McDowel } writ of Ne exeat
12 July 1823 Came to hand the 14th July 1823
Wm AuChamp app By Wm McClelland
The State of Tennessee
To the Sheriff of Williamson County Greeting
You are hereby commanded to take the body of Joseph C. McDowel late of your county if to be found therein and him Safely keep so that he shall not depart from the State of Tennessee or remove certain negro slaves whose names are Ausburn, Betty, Milly, Cado, Maria, Allen, Hannah, and George untill he give bond and security to the Sheriff of the county of Williamson in the penal sum of two thousand six hundred and eighty dollars with condition to be void if he shall perform such decree as may be made in a case on a petition filed by Olley McDowel by her next friend Holland L. White against the said Joseph C. McDowell for a Divorce in the Williamson County Circuit Court or shall produce the above personal property that the same may be subject to such execution as may be ordered by the court and in case the said Joseph C. McDowel cannot be found you are commanded to take into your custody the above named negroes & keep the same that they may be liable to such decree as the said Court may make in this case or untill the court shall otherwise order or untill the said Joseph C. McDowell shall give such bond and security as above directed and have you this writ before us at our next circuit court to be held for the county of Williamson at the court house in the Town of Franklin on the first Monday in August next witness William Smith Clerk of our said court at office this first Monday in February AD 1823.
W. Smith
To the Honerable Thomas Stewart one of the Judges of the Circuit Courts of the State of Tennessee. Your petitioner Olly McDowell of the County of Williamson by her next friend Holland L. White of said county humbly represents to your Honor that on or about the twentieth day of January in the year eighteen hundred and three, she intermarried with one Joseph C. McDowell of said County. That she has always behaved and conducted herself towards him as a dutiful and affectionate wife, that since her said marriage she has become the mother of nine children, seven of whom are living and that she is now in a state of pregnancy. Your petitioner further states that for some time past her said husband has abandoned her secrety and has laind in a state of adultery with a certain Mistress Roper, she expressly charges that her said husband has been guilty of adultery with said Mistress Roper and has taken her with him out of the State with an intention of living with her as his wife and of never returning to his family, as your petitioner has been informed and believes. Your petitioner further states that said McDowell since said marriage has frequently beaten your petitioner in a most cruel and barbarian manner, and has offered such indignities to her as to render her condition intolerable such as would shock your honor to hear, such as nothing but the desire of ridding herself of such a monster would indure her to reveal. Your petitioner would further state that when she married said McDowell, he was a bankrupt, that soon after their marriage, her father conveyed to the said McDowell by deed of gift a valuable tract of land in Maury County (part of which he has since sold) a negro woman slave, some stock and furniture, that since said marriage her said husband has purchased a small tract of land in Williamson County. A day or two previous to his said elopement, he made over or pretended to make over to his children all his property both real and personal consisting of the two tracts of land abovementioned, eight negroes To wit Ausburn, Betty, Milla, Cado, Maria, Okey , Hannah, & George and horses &C. Your petitioner fears that the instrument by which said property is so made over may not be good and effectual in law to secure it to her children, and that he may return and take away the personal property and sell the real property. From the best information she can obtain she believes that her said husband took with him about five hundred dollars in cash. Your petitioner is a citizen of this the state of Tennessee and has resided therein more than one whole year previous to the filing of this her petition. Your petitioner therefore prays your Honor to divorce her from the bonds of matrimony existing between her and said Joseph C. McDowell and to order the usual subpoena to issue and she especially prays that your Honor will grant her the writ of Ne Exeat, decreed &C compelling the said Joseph C. McDowell to give good and sufficient security that he will not remove or take any of the personal property aforesaid out of the state or dispose of the same or any of his real property or remain in custody until this petition be heard, and she prays that said property may be confirmed by your honor's decree unto her children. And such other & further relief as to you honor shall seem [meet]. And your petitioner &C there is four horses and Eighteen head of cattle and thirty head of hogs.
Smith & Ohmsted for Petitioner
State of Tennessee Williamson County } Be it remembered that on this 8th day of July 1823 personally appeared before me Collin McDaniel one of the Justices of the peace for said County of Williamson Olly McDowell the above petitioner and made oath that the facts stated in the foregoing petition are true to the best of her Knowledge and belief and that the complaint is not made out of levity or collusion between her husband and herself and for the mere purpose of being freed and separated from each other, but in sincerity and truth for the causes mentioned in said petition, sworn to & subscribed before me the day & year above written. C. McDaniel JP
Olly McDowel (x her mark)
State of Tennessee to wit
This day Cary White agent for the within named Olly McDowel personally appeared before me Thomas Stuart one of the Judges of Circuit Courts for Tennessee and made oath that he is acquainted with the negroes within mentioned & has some __ Knowledge of the other personal property within specified and believes it to be worth two thousand six hundred and eighty dollars. Sworn to & subscribed before me this 9th day of July 1823. Thos Stuart.
Cary White
State of Tennessee. To the clerk of the circuit court of Williamson County. Let a subpoena __of the court be issued accordingly to the prayer of the above petition on bond & security being __ for the costs of prosecution. Also, let [said] Executn be issued directing the Sheriff to take the body of said Joseph C. McDowell & him to keep securely so that he shall not depart from the state of Tennessess nor remove the within specified personal property until he give bonnd & security to the Sheriff in the penalty of two thousand six hundred and eighty dollars, with condition to be void if he shall perform such decree as may be made in this case or shall produce the above personal property that the same may be subject to such execution as may be ordered by the court, & in case said Joseph C. McDowel cannot be found, let the Sheriff be authorised to take into his custody the above named personal property & keep the same that it may be liable to such decrees as the court may make in this case or until the court shall otherwise order, or until said Joseph C. McDowell shall give such bond & security as above directed. Given under my hand at Williamson County this 9th day of July 1823.
Thos Stuart
a Judge of the circuit court for Tennessee
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document No. 2
Lemuel Sawyers Guardian of W.K. McDowell March Term 1858
Joseph R. McDowell Dr
To Lemuel Sawyers Guardian &C of W.K. McDowell
1856: For rent of about 57 acres of land there being about ten acres cleared and tilable from March 1856 to March 1857 – $30.20
1857: To rent of above place from March 1857 to March 1858 valued at – $30.00
There being no fence on the land above spoken of and the place being greatly out of repair and not being able to rent said place, I agreed with J.R. McDowell to allow the above rent to be paid in repairs on the place and fixing up the same and it was repaired by said J.R. McDowell to the value of the rent as above stated and the same was thus paid and no money from the rent of said place ever came into my hands as such guardian and the fifty seven acres of land above named was all the property of W.K. McDowell that ever came into my hands or under my control or that he was in any wise entitled to with my Knowledge or information. Feby 20th 1858.
Lemuel Sawyer Guard
of W.K. McDowell
State of Tennessee Williamson County } Personally came Lemuel Sawyer before me __ McLemore Clerk &C for the County Court and made oath in due from of law that the foregoing acct and statement are true to the best of his Knowledge and belief. Sworn to and subscribed before me 27th Feb 1858
Lemuel Sawyer
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
James Harvey McDowell
James Harvey McDowell [c1804 - c1866] married Catherine Sawyers on 3 June 1824 [License Date] in Williamson County TN with bondsman William Sawyer and Robert Cannedy. On 1 April 1834, he married Rutha Walker [21 June 1815 - 3 August 1896
ROM/FG] in Gibson County TN.
Marriage Bond of James H. McDowell with surety Isaac Canady to marry Rutha Walker in Gibson County dated 1 April 1834.[KM Abstract]
They had the following children.
Olly Ann McDowell [c1836 - Unknown] married William Franklin Gill [1837 - 18 December 1889 TX] on 10 October 1853 in Gibson County TN.
Gideon McDowell
William McDowell [c1840 - Unknown]
Louisa R. McDowell married first to Carrol Griggs on 23 December 1866 in Scott County MO and second to William Hampton on 1 September 1878 in White County AR.
Parthena McDowell [c1844 - Unknown] married Labon P.W. Jones [June 1839 - 16 May 1924 (obituary date)] on 27 July 1859 in Carroll County TN.
Rebecca McDowell [c1845 - Unknown]
Ferdinand McDowell [c1846 - Unknown]
Robert McDowell [c1848 - Unknown]
Caleb Miles McDowell [7 December 1854 - 24 April 1922
ROM/FG/ARDC] married Lula MNU [26 October 1878 - 6 January 1979
NWIN/FG]
James appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Williamson County TN
James H. McDowell
1 Male 5-9:
1 Male 15-19:
1 Male 20-29: [James]
2 Female 0-4:
1 Female 5-9:
1 Female 20-29: [Catharine]
1840 Census Carroll County TN
James H. McDowel
2 Males 0-4: [Gideon, William]
1 Male 30-39: [James]
2 Females 0-4: [Olly]
1 Female 10-14:
1 Female 20-29: [Rutha]
1850 Census Gibson County TN
District 15
Jas H McDowell - 46 M - Farmer - TN
Rutha - 38 F - SC
Olly - 14 F - TN
Gideon - 12 M - TN
William - 10 M - TN
Louisa - 8 F - TN
Parthena - 6 F - TN
Rebecca - 5 F - TN
Ferdinand - 4 M - TN
Robert - 2 M - TN
1860 Census Livingston County Louisiana
PO Springfield
James McDowell - 56 M - Farmer - TN
Nancy - 44 F - TN
James appeared in the following records of Williamson County TN.
Abraham Crockett Decd Inventory January Term 1828
James H. McDowel five hogs @ – $7.62¼
James H. McDowel six Hogs @ – $6.87½
17 January 1828.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonWBF(1825-1830):285-286
Tappan & Perkins vs James H. McDowell, Sally White & James Bradley } This day came the plaintiffs by their attorney, and move the Court here for judgment against the defendants for the sum of thirty two dollars and forty seven cents. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants did on the 17th day of April 1829 execute their bond payable to the plaintiffs for the sum of seventy five dollars with condition in these words "The condition of the above obligation is such tat whereas the above bound James H. McDowell hath been this day arrested by D.H. Guthrie a constable of said County by vertue of a Ca Sa isd by Gilbert Marshall an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County at the suit of Tappan & Perkins against the said James H. McDowell on a judgment for thirty one dollars and sixty five cents and cost of suit. Now if the said James H. McDowell shall well and truly his personal appearance at the next term of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Session to be held at the Courthouse in the Town of Franklin then and there to make payment of the moneys cald for in said process or Ca Sa or make a surrender of his property or take the oath of insolvency as prescribed by law, and not depart without leave of said court, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and vertue. Given under our hands and seals this day and date above written." And it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants have failed and neglected to perform the condition of said bond. It is therefore ordered adjudged and considered by the court that the plaintiffs recover of the defendants the aforesaid sum of thirty two dollars and forty seven cents together with their costs by them about their motion and judgement in this behalf expended including the cost before the Justice of the Peace, and that they have their execution.
WilliamsonCM10:413 Saturday 18 July 1829
Tappan & Perkins vs James H. McDowell, Sally White & James Bradley } This day came the plaintiffs by their attorney and move the court here for judgment against the defendants for the sum of fifty seven dollars twelve cents And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendants did on 17th day of April 1829 execute their bond paable to the plaintiffs for the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars with condition in these words "The condition of the above obligation is such tat whereas the above bound James H. McDowell hath been this day arrested by D.H. Gulthril a constable of said County by vertue of a Ca Sa isd by H.L. White an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County at the suit of Tappan & Perkins against the said James H. McDowell on a judgment for fifty three dollars and seventy five cents and cost of suit. Now if the said James H. McDowell shall well and truly make his personal appearance at the next term of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Session to be held at the Courthouse in the Town of Franklin on the first Monday in July next then and there to make payment of the moneys called for in said process or Ca Sa or make a surrender of his property or the oath of insolvency as prescribed by law, and not depart without leave of said court, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and vertue. Given under our hands and seals this day and date above written." And it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants have failed and neglected to perform the condition of said bond. It is therefore considered by the court that the plaintiffs recover of the defendants the aforesaid sum of fity seven dollars and twelve cents together with their costs by them about their motion and judgment in this behalf expended including the costs before the magistrate and that they have their execution.
WilliamsonCM10:413-414 Saturday 18 July 1829
Tappan & Perkins vs James H. McDowell, Sally White & James Bradley } This day came the plaintiffs by their attorney and move the court here for judgment against the defendants for the sum of forty dollars and fifty cents and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendants did on the 17th of April 1829 execute their bond payable to the plaintiffs for the sum of ninety dollars with condition in these words "The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound James McDowell hath been this day arrested by D.H. Gutherie a constable of said county by virtue of a Casa JPd by Gilbert Marshall an acting justice of the peace in and for said county at the suit of Tappan and Perkins against the said James McDowell on a judgment for forty dollars and forty cents and costs of suit. Now if the said James McDowell shall well and truly make his personal appearance at the next term of the court of pleas and quarter sessions to be held at the court house in the town of Franklin on the first Monday in July next then and there to make payment of the moneys called for in said process or casa or make a surrender of his property or take the oath of insolvency as prescribed by law and not depart without leave of said court, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue given under our hands and seals this day and date above written (And it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant McDowell was arrested by virtue of said casa and that the defendants have failed and neglected to perform the condition of said bond. Therefore it is considered by the court that the plaintiffs recover of the defendants the aforesaid sum of forty dollars and fifty cents together with their costs by them about their suit in this behalf expended including the costs before the Magistrate and that they have their execution.
WilliamsonCM10:414 Saturday 18 July 1829
James McDowell vs John Swaney } This day came the parties by their attornies and came a jury [List] who find the issues joined in favor of the plaintiff. And they assess his damage by reason of the detention of the debt of $300 in the declaration mentioned to $7.50. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover of the defendant the debt aforesaid and the damages in form aforesaid assessed together with his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and that he have his execution.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM11:49 Thursday 15 October 1829
Mary Walker vs Sally White, James McDowell & James Bradley } This day came the plaintiff by her attorney and moves the court here for judgment against the defendants upon their bond executed on the seventeenth day of April 1829 payable to Mary Walker for the sum of ninety dollars with condition as follows: "The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the above bound James McDowell hath been this day directed by D.H. Gutherie a constable of said county by virtue of a Ca Sa issd by Gilbert Marshall an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county at the suit of Mary Walker against the said James McDowel on a judgment for forty dollars and forty cents and costs of suit. Now if the said James McDowel shall well and truly make his personal appearance at the next term of the court … .
WilliamsonCM11:67-68 Friday 16 October 1829
A. Loony & son vs James H. McDowell } This day came the plaintiff by their attorney and the defendant being solemnly called comes not but makes default. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover of the defendant the debt of fifty five Dollars and eighteen cents in the declaration mentioned, and three dollars and twenty five cents for the detention thereof together with their costs by them about their suit in this behalf expended and that they have their execution.
WilliamsonCM12:51 Saturday 15 January 1831
A. Loony & son vs James H. McDowell } This day came the parties by their attornies and on the motion and application of the defendant, It is ordered that the judgment heretofore taken in this cause be set aside on said defendant paying the costs of said judgment and setting the same aside. It is therefore considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover of the defendant the costs of said judgment and setting aside the same and that they have their execution.
WilliamsonCM12:73 Wednesday 19 January 1831
A. Looney & son vs James H. McDowell } This day came the parties by their attornies and came a jury [list] who find for the plaintiff for $55.18.
WilliamsonCM12:117-118 Tuesday 12 April 1831
State vs William Sawyer } This day came the Attorney General of the Seventh Solicitorial District to prosecute on behalf of the State, and the defendant in his proper person. It is considered and adjudged by the Court that the State recover of the defendant a fine of ten dollars, that he be committed to close prison there to remain for the space of five days, and that the State recover of him the costs of this prosecution from which judgment of the Court here the defendant prays that he may appeal to the honorable the circuit court of Williamson County, which is granted. And came here with said defendant James H. McDowell who severally acknowledged themselves to owe and be indebted to the State of Tennessee in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars each separately to be levied of their proper goods and chattels, lands and tenements respectively to be void on condition said William Sawyer make his personal appearance before the honorable the Judge of the Circuit Court to be held for the County of Williamson at the Court house in the Town of Franklin on the first Thursday after the first Monday in August next, then and there to answer the State of Tennessee upon an Indictment for willfully and maliciously throwing down a fence and that he will not depart without leave first had and obtained of the Court.
WilliamsonCM5:460-461 Tuesday 5 April 1831 and WilliamsonCM12:127-128 Wednesday 13 April 1831
The grand Jury return into Court and make presentment of a bill of Indictment against Hardy Cotton, William Bonds, Joshua Bonds, James H. McDowell, John Sawyers and Washington Gambrel for gaming a true bill. One against William Sawyers, James H. McDowell, John Sawyers and Washington Gambrel for Gaming & a true bill, one against James H. McDowell, John Sawyers, Washington Gabrel and William Patton for gaming, a true bill.
WilliamsonCM12:153 Tuesday 5 July 1831
State vs John Guin } This day came the Attorney General pro tempore to prosecute on behalf of the State and the defendant who is summoned to appear here and give evidence in behalf of the State against James H. McDowel and others is solemnly called comes not but makes default. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the said defendant forfeit and pay the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars for the use of the State unless he appear at next term and shew sufficient cause for said default, and that a scire facias issue to warn him.
WilliamsonCM12:250 Tuesday 11 October 1831
State vs John Sawyers, Washington Gambill, William Patton & James H. McDowell } This day came the Attorney General of the Seventh Solicitorial District to prosecute on behalf of the State and with the assent of the Court enters a noli prosequi. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the defendants go hence without day.
State vs John Sawyers, Washington Gambill, James H. McDowell & Willliam Sawyers } This day came the Attorney General of the Seventh Solicitorial District to prosecute on behalf of the State and with the assent of the Court enters a noli prosequi. Therefore it is considered by the Court tha the defendants go hence without day.
WilliamsonCM12:313 Saturday 7 January 1832
Joshua Burnham vs James H. McDowel } This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and the defendant being solemnly called come not but make default. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover of the defendant the debt of fifty one dollars & twenty five cents in the declaration mentioned and two dollars thirty cents damages for the detention thereof and his costs by him about this suit in this behalf expended & that he have his execution.
WilliamsonCM13:55 Saturday 13 October 1832
The grand jury retun into Court and present a bill of indictment against Bennett Beasley, John Nash, James H. McDowell, Jonathan Wyatt and John Wyatt.
WilliamsonCM7:392 Wednesday 7 August 1833
Andrew Warren vs James H. McDowell } This day came the plaintiff by his attorney Thomas M. [Vence] Esquire and moves the Court here to order the sale of a certain tract of land and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the plaintiff obtained a judgment against the defendant for the sum of fifteen dollars & eight cents with costs before William Man(e)y Esquire a justice of the peace for this County on 4th July 1833 upon which judgment an execution issued on 11th July 1833 which cause to the hands of Thomas W. Ballow a constable for this County who made the following return thereon, to wit: Oct the 8th, then levied this fi fa upon one tract of land as the property of James H. McDowel lying on little Harpeth bounded as follows, beginning at a rock Harriett Gunn's Southeast corner, thence South to Louisia Tarkingtons Northeast corner, thence West with said line to the West boundary line of a tract formerly belonging to Joseph C. McDowell, thence North with said line to Harriett Gunn's South boundary, thence East with said line to the beginning containing twenty acres more or less. Thos W. Ballow Const: which judgment execution & other papers in the same cause having been returned into Court here by the said William Maney Esquire it is therefore ordered adjudged & considered by the Court that the said land be condemned for the use of the plaintiffs judgment that a writ issue directed to the sheriff of this County commanding him that after giving due & legal notice of the time & place of sale he expose to sale for the best price the aforesaid land or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the aforesaid judgment with interest & costs thereon including the costs in this Court expended.
WilliamsonCM13:249-250 Tuesday 8 October 1833
Lemuel Phillips and wife Eliza of Maury County TN appoint Power of Attorney to James H. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
GibsonDBD(1834-1836):480-481 30 March 1836
Lemuel Philips and wife Eliza P. Philips of Maury County appoint Power of Attorney to James H. McDowell to represent their rights. Signed: Saml Phillips, Eliza P. Phillips. Acknowledged with feme covert 30 March 1836 and registered 4 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBS:348-349 30 March 1836
James H. McDowell, Attorney for Lemuel Phillips and wife Eliza P. of Maury County to Levi S. Holcombe of Gibson County. Acknowledged 13 April 1836 by James H. McDowell in Gibson County. Registered 14 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
GibsonDBD(1834-1836):481-482 11 April 1836
James H. McDowell attorney for Samuel & wife Eliza P. Philips of Maury County to Alexander Mackey of Maury County for $400. 39-acre tract in Maury County near Town of Columbia beginning at an Elm in Booker's line being Weakly's and Crawford's corner, running thence North with these lines to the corner of John H. White on said line, thence North 35.5 depriset East to Dr. Sanders Southwestern corner, thence Eastwardly with said Sander's line 30.22 poles to his corner, thence with the dower land laid off at that place Eastwardly 70 poles to the stake in the old road 60 poles from Martins or Sanders corner the road to Bells, thence S13E 48 poles to a stake in Booker's North boundary line in the old road, thence East with said Booker's line to the beginning. Signed: Samuel Phillips, Eliza P. Phillips, Ag. J.H. McDowell attorney in fact. Registered 18 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBS:364 11 April 1836
Ordered that the county Trustee pay to Lincoln B. [McCoumies] clerk of the county court of Williamson the bills of costs in the following cases, to wit: [List]
State against James H. McDowel and others $10.24½[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM14:364 4 December 1837
Settlement with Daniel Jackson Administrator of William Roundtree deceased.
To one note on Jas McDowell due 20th January 1843 (insl) Int received as reported by Admr – $12.40
By one note on J.H. McDowell – $12.40
Filed 5 January 1846.[KM Abstract]
GibsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
James appeared in the following deeds.
Matthew Johnson of Williamson County to James H. McDowell by virtue of Deed of Trust by Joseph C. McDowell to Matthew and Robert Johnson dated 3 August 1823 for benefit of his children. 2.5-acre Lot out of Columbia tract beginning at George McMaster Southeast corner runs thence West 180 poles, South 25.5 poles with his line to his Southwest corner a stake in the center of the road, thence S38E with the center of the road 46 poles to a stake on Glade Street, thence North 46 poles to a stake on Glade Street Southeast corner of entry 12, thence West 5 poles to beginning. Witnesses: William Sawyer (x his mark), Jra Burnham (x his mark). Acknowledged January Term 1829 and registered 23 May 1829.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBN:343 27 January 1829
James H. McDowell of Williamson County to John B. Alderson of Maury County for $100. 2.5-acre tract in Maury County conveyed by Matthew Johnson to McDowell via Joseph C. McDowell Deed of Trust beginning at George M. Martins Southeast corner running thence W18S 25.5 poles with his line to his Southwest corner a stake in the center of the road, thence S38E with center of road 46 poles to a stake on Glade Street, thence North 46 poles to a stake on Glade Street the Southeast corner of Lot No. 12, thence West 5 poles to beginning. Signed: James H. McDowell. Witnesses: Will K. Hill, Thomas B. Kenely. Acknowledged September Term 1830 and registered 29 March 1831.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBP:123 31 March 1829
James H. McDowell of Williamson County to John Brown of Maury County for $125. 1-acre 56-pole tract in Maury County near the South margin of Town of Columbia being Lot No. 9 conveyed by Joseph C. McDowell to Robert (now deceased) & Matthew Johnson in Deed of Trust for children and by Matthew to James H. McDowell beginning at the Southeast corner of William K. Hill's lot of land upon which he now lives running West with his line 6.5 poles to a stake James R. Sheltons, Edward Dillahuntys and said Hill corner, thence South 36 poles with Sheltons, Aldersons, and Slawters East boundary lines to a stake William Slawters Southeast corner, thence East 6.5 poles to Glade Street, thence North with said street to beginning. Signed: James H. McDowell. Witnesses: Wm R. Miller, R.M. Booker. Acknowledged December Term 1830 and registered 30 December 1830.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBO:362 23 December 1830
James H. McDowell of Williamson County to George M. Martin of Maury County for $300. 12¾-acre tract in Maury County adjoining Columbia formerly belonging to John White and to begin at stake on North boundary line of Peter R. Booker's at a point from whence running North will run with the fence & Eastern boundary of 30 acres belonging for life to Joseph C. McDowell and to run thence from said stake East with Peter R. Booker's North boundary line 37 poles to Booker's Northeast corner on the West boundary line of the tract belonging to heirs of William Bradshaw deceased, thence North with Bradshaw's line 56¼ poles to a stake, thence West 37 poles to a stake, thence South to beginning. Signed: James H. McDowell. Witnesses: Wm T. Roper, Rol. H. Martin Jun. Acknowledged April Term 1831, certified 18 April 1831, and registered 7 July 1831.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBP:208 25 January 1831
A deed of conveyance from Js H. McDowell to George M. Martin for twelve and three quarter acres of land being produced in open court and the execution having been proven at a former term of this court by the oath of W.T. Ross one of the subscribing witnesses thereto and now by the oath of Robert C.K. Martin the other subscribing witness, it is ordered to be so certified for registration.
MauryCM2(1830-1836):59 Monday 13 June 1831
Aaron Harlin of Gibson County to James H. McDowal of Carroll County for $80. 40-acre tract in Carroll County in District 12, Range 1, Section 2 on waters of Rutherford Fork of Obion River, part of 3840-acre tract granted Heirs of John White beginning on a stake standing in the North boundary of a 1000-acre tract granted to George Bowers and the most Eastward Southeast corner of said 740-acre tract laid off for said McWhite runs West 65 poles to a stake in said line, thence North 117 poles to a Black Oak White Oak & Walnut pointers, thence East 65 poles to a stake Post Oak and Black Oak pointers standing in the West boundary of Olly Sawyers tract, thence South 117 poles to the beginning. Witnesses: Ferdinand Little, Barrell Gossett. Acknowledged 6 September 1836 and registered 23 September 1836.
CarrollDBD(1836-1840):34 2 September 1836
He witnessed the following deeds.
John McWhite of Haywood County TN to Aaron Harter of Gibson County. Registered 28 August 1835. Witness James H. McDowell. Acknowledged by James H. McDowell. Registered 28 August 1835.[KM Abstract]
GibsonDBD(1834-1836):243 22 December 1834
James appeared in the following road records.
Ordered by the Court that Benjamin Culp be appointed overseer of the [blank] from Pollorcy to the Gibson County line & entitled to all the hands that worked under James H. McDowell the former overseer.
CarrollCM(1833-1843):243 Monday 1 October 1838
Ordered by the Court that James H. McDowell, James P. Roach, Joseph H. Roach, John Braming, Mark Ballington, J.E. Porter be appointed a Jury of View to visit mark a road leading from Huntingdon to Trenton commencing near the Northwest corner of Little Field & to run the nearest & best way to intersect the road leading from Jackson to Christmasvill at same __ point South of J._. Pattersons & James H. McDowell the present overseer __ keep the same in repair & that said commissioners view & report of the practicalality of changing the direction of the road near [Ledferds] old bridge.
CarrollCM(1833-1843):202 Monday 6 November 1839
William Kinson McDowell
William Kinson McDowell appeared in the following census record.
1830 Census Bedford County TN
William McDowell
1 Male 20-29: [William]
1 Female 0-4:
1 Female 15-19:
William appeared in a tax list of Bedford County TN.[Early Tax List Record, 1783-1898, Bedford County 1836]
1836: William K. McDowell - 1 WP; Tax: 25; Amt State Tax: 12½, State & City Tax: 25
He also appeared in the following court record.
State vs William K. McDowell & John Gamble } For an affray assault & Battery. This day came William K. McDowell and John Gamble into open Court and each acknowledged themselves to owe and be indebted to the State of Tennessee in the sum of two hundred dollars to be levied of their goods and chattles lands and tenements respectively for the use of the State but to be void on condition that the said William K. McDowell shall make his personal appearance at the next term of this court and from term to term and answer the State of Tennessee upon an affray an assault & Battery and not depart thence without leave of the Court.
State vs William K. McDowell } An affray & Assault & Battery. Jeremiah Gamin came into open court and acknowledged himself to owe and be indebted to the State of Tennessee in the sum of $125 to be levied of his goods and chattles lands and tenements respectively for the use of the State of Tennessee but to be void on condition that he make his personal appearance at the next term of this Court and from term to term and give evidence in behalf of the State against William K. McDowell for an assault & Battery & affray and not depart thence without leave of Court.
MauryCM(1831-1834):410-411 Saturday 21 December 1833
John Calvin McDowell
John "Jack" Calvin McDowell [c1821 - Aft 1880] married Mary Cartright [c1823 - Bf 1880] on 29 December 1839 [Bond Date] in Williamson County with bondsman Thomas S. Wyatt. They had the following identified children.
Olivia E. Angeline "Angie" McDowell [5 May 1842 - 5 May 1932 /TNDC] never married.
Martha Harriet McDowell [15 October 1848 - 15 July 1928
MHOP/FG] married Oscar C. Ferrell [21 February 1824 - 6 December 1901
MHOP/FG] in Williamson County TN.
Amanda McDowell [1859 - 27 November 1932
MHOP/FG] married John Cartwright [1858 - April 1948
MHOP/FG] on 10 April 1884 in Williamson County TN.
Josephine "Josie" McDowell [7 June 1852 - 19 October 1933
MOL/FG] married Robert Andrew Jackson Reed [2 May 1848 - 4 October 1915
GAD/FG] on 17 January 1872 in Williamson County TN.
Betty Elizabeth McDowell [9 April 1863 - 12 March 1945
MHOP/FG/TNDC] married Joseph Henry Barnes [8 October 1856 - 27 February 1933
MHOP/FG] on 20 December 1877 in Williamson County TN.
John appeared in the following census records. There is some confusion about the identity of his children.
1850 Census Williamson County TN
District 15
John C. McDowell - 28 M - Keymaker - TN
Mary - 27 F - TN
Olivia E. - 4 F - TN
Harriet - 2 F - TN
Sarah J. Cartright - 21 F - TN
Elizabeth Cartright - 9/12 F - TN
1860 Census Williamson County TN
District 1, PO Franklin
John C. McDowell - 39 M - TN
Mary - 39 F - TN
Polly - 14 F - TN
Louisa - 12 F - TN
Martha - 10 F - TN
Josephus - 8 F - TN
May - 5 F - TN
Nellie - 1 F - TN
1870 Census Williamson County TN
District 15, PO Franklin
John McDowell - 48 M - Farmer - TN
Mary - 48 F - Keeping house - TN
Angeline - 24 F - TN
Sarah C. - 22 F - TN
Josephine - 15 F - TN
Marga E. - 13 F - TN
Margarett - 11 F - TN
Nancy E. - 9 F - TN
1880 Census Williamson County TN
District 7
John McDowell - 60 M
Nancy - 35 F - Wife
Angeline - 35 F - Daughter
Harriet - 32 F - Daughter
Amanda - 19 F - Daughter
Mary - 5 F - Daughter
Willie - 2 F - Daughter
He sold land in Maury County.
John C. McDowell of Williamson County to Samuel S. Cain of Maury County for $225. 11¾-acre tract in Maury County beginning at Asa B. Hodge Northeast corner a rock and running thence East 88 poles to a stake in Bradshaws line, thence North 64 poles to a stake, thence West 28 poles to a stake, thence South 3 poles to a stake, thence West 60 poles to a stake, thence South 61 poles to beginning. Signed: John C. McDowell (x his mark). Witnesses: Wilson Tucker, J. B. Rosborough, A.B. Hodge, John M. Cooke. Acknowledged 11 September 1843 and registered 15 September 1843.[KM Abstract]
MauryDBZ:623 11 September 1843
He was sued by the State of Tennessee.
Same Court present when the Court unanimously allow the Costs in the following causes from the Criminal Court of said County. And it is ordered by the Court that the County Trustee pay the same out of any County monies in his hands not otherwise appropriated.
State vs Jno. C. McDowell.[KM Abstract]
DavidsonCM(1841-1846):282 Monday 6 January 1845
Joseph P. McDowell
Joseph Polk "Tiller/Tillie" McDowell [1 November 1824 - c1883] married Jane Buttrey Ormes/Armes [23 September 1826 - 22 December 1881 Dyer TN], the daughter of John Evan Armes/Ormes and Cassie Allen Buttery, on 15/16 January 1849 in Williamson County TN. They divorced in 1877 in Williamson County TN, but had the following children.
William K. McDowell [c1850 - 1897] married Martha Ann Waller [c1851 - 1897] on 11 May 1870 in Williamson County.
Joseph McDowell [c1854 - Bf 1860]
Mary Elizabeth McDowell [27 March 1858 - 22 May 1913 (age 55)
SPR/FG] married John Henry Guthrie [23 May 1848 - 3 December 1907 (age 59)
SPR/FG]
James McDowell [c1862 - c1894]
Sophronia McDowell [c1863 - 1882 Big Springs, Howard TX]
John C. McDowell [20 July 1865 - 9 August 1932
MOL/FG] married Mary Gardner [1 October 1868 - 24 August 1932
MOL/FG] on 11 November 1886 in Williamson County TN.
Charles Edward McDowell [21 June 1867 - 11 October 1933
RES/FG] married Ellen Viginia "Ella" Grisham [28 July 1860 - 17 March 1951
RES/FG], the daughter of John Anthony Gresham and Sarah Tennessee Ormes, on 9 October 1887 in Williamson County TN.
Harvey McDowell [10 March 1870 - 13 September 1932 (age 62)
SPR/FG] married Mary Janie Hughes [28 July 1872 - 26 June 1961
SPR/FG].
Joseph and Jane appeared in the following census records.
1850 Census Williamson County TN
District 15
Jos P. McDowell - 26 M - TN
Jane - 25 F - TN
William - 6/12 M - TN
1860 Census Williamson County TN
District 1, PO Franklin
J.P. McDowell - 38 M - Farmer - TN
Jane - 32 F - TN
William - 11 M - TN
Joseph - 6 M - TN
Elizabeth - 2 F - TN
Steward Patterson - 60 M - TN
1870 Census Williamson County TN
District 15, PO Franklin
Joseph McDowell - 45 M - Farmer - TN
Jane - 44 F - Keeping house - TN
Mary E. - 12 F - TN
James L. - 8 M - TN
Suffrona - 7 F - TN
John - 4 M - TN
Charles E. 2 M - TN
Harvey - 3/12 M - TN
William - 21 M - Farm Laborer - TN
Martha - 22 F - TN
1880 Census Williamson County TN
District 15
J.P. McDowell - 63 M - Farmer - TN NC NC
Jane - 53 F - Wife - Keeping House - TN VA VA
J.L. - 19 M - Son - At Home - TN TN TN
Fanie - 17 F - Daughter - At Home - TN TN TN
John - 15 M - Son - At Home - TN TN TN
C.E. - 14 M - Son - At Home - TN TN TN
Harvey - 9 M - Son - At Home - TN TN TN
He sold land in Maury County TN and appeared on an account in Davidson County TN.
A Deed from Jos P. McDowel to Mary & Margaret Champ of late was produced in open court the execution thereof duly proven by John Knox and Joseph P. Brown & by the court ordered to be certified for registration.
MauryCM6D(1826-1830):52 2nd Monday April 1828
Inventory and account of Samuel C. Johnson deceased. Recorded 11 December 1845.
Acct on J.P. McDowell – $10.37
November Term 1845.[KM Abstract]
DavidsonWB13(1843-1846):350
Joseph was sued by the Holland family.
Washington L. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. On affidavit of the defendant and for sufficient cause therein set forth, It is ordered by the Court that the judgment interlocutory taken in this cause at the last term of this court be set aside and for nought held.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):67 Tuesday 1 September 1846
Washington L. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. The Plaintiff by his attorney comes and the defendant being solemnly called to come into Court and replevy the property plead to & defend the Suit brought against him by the Plaintiff by attachment comes not but makes default. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover of the defendant his damages sustained by reason of the non performance of the premises and assumptions in the Declaration but because these damages are uncertain and not known to the Court therefore let a jury come to inquire thereof at the next term.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):32 Wednesday 20 May 1846
Washington L. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. This cause is continued as in affidavit of the Plaintiff until the next term upon the payment of the cost of this term. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Defendant recover of the Plaintiff the cost aforesaid of this term in this behalf expended & ordered that Execution issue &C.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):182 Thursday 14 January 1847
Washington L. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. By consent of the parties this cause is continued to await the decision of a suit in chancery and the defendant to have leave to plead any plea which he might have pleaded at the appearance term of this cause.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):230 Thursday 6 May 1847
Washington L. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. This cause is continued to await the decision of a suit in chancery.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):313 Friday 27 August 1847
Washington L. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. This cause is continued to await the decision of a suit in chancery.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):423 Wednesday 12 January 1848
Washington L. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. The death of the Plaintiff is suggest and not denied and by consent of all the parties this cause is ordered by the Court to be revived in the name of John Holland his administrator.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):473 Wednesday 3 May 1848
John T. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. By consent of the parties this cause is continued until the decision of a suit in chancery.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):559 Wednesday 30 August 1848
John T. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attacht. This cause is continued until a suit in chancery between the same parties shall be settled.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1846-1849):676 Tuesday 2 January 1849
John T. Holland vs Joseph P. McDowell } Attachment. The plaintiff by his attorney comes and says he will no further prosecute his suit against the defendant nor is the same further prosecuted. Whereupon the defendant by his attorney assumes the payment of the costs in this behalf expended. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the same be dismissed and that the plaintiff recover of the defendant the costs aforesaid in manner and form aforesaid assumed. Ordered that Execution issue &C.
MauryCivilCriminalM(1849-1851):61 Saturday 12 May 1849
Will of Joseph P. McDowell
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Williamson County, State of Tennessee
In the name of God Amen, I
J.P. McDowell of the above County and State, knowing it is appointed unto all men to die. And infirm of boby, But of Sound and disposing mind For which I thank God. I declare this to be my last will and Testament. And by this act do hereby revoke all other wills and testaments as made by me.
Item 1 I wish my just and Legal debts with my Funeral Expenses first paid.
2
nd I will and bequeath to my son
William K. McDowell the Forty five acres of land on the North bank of Little Harpeth River Being the place on which my son
William now live. I give my son
William in addition to this last mentioned tract, Ten acres of Hill land commencing at Pomfrey Alleys corner. This ten acres to have Right of way through my land to Public Highway to haul wood.
3
rd I will and bequeath to my son
James McDowell Fifty Acres of land Recently surveyed for that purpose. This fifty acres to have the Right of way in common with all other shares through my land to the Public Highway on the East For the purpose of a Road. In laying off the Road, It is to be run with as little Damage possible to the other interest.
4
th The Remainder of my Real and personal property is to go Exclusively to my wife and my four children,
Wm,
John,
C. Edward,
Harvery and daughter
Sophronia McDowell. To be held and kept together for their Sale and Separate use. When the youngest living child shall become of age then to be equally divided among the four above named children. In the event of the death of any of last named children before the age of twenty one years Then the Share or Shares of each such as may be dead is to go to and be equally divided among those living of the four named.
5
th To my daughter Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Guthrie wife of John Gutherie, Whom I disinherit, I have already given to her all I intend she is to have.
6
th The Share of Real and personal property that may be set apart to my daughter
Safronia is to be held by her for her sale and Separate use. In case she Marrys, To be free from control or debts of any first or after taken Husband with powers on her part if of age to dispose of by last will and Testament.
7
th In the payment of my debts, I wish so much of crop on hand, my stock and farming untensels, Sold as will pay those debts. First Setting apart such stock as I have heretofore given my children with power on the part of my executors to sell at public or private sale as they may deem best.
8
th It is my will that all contracts with my tenants be carried out according to agreement.
9
th I give my Executors power to compromise and settle debts and claims in my favor or against me as they in their discretion may deem best.
10
th In dividing the Real Estate given to my four named children, Each share is to have the right of way in common to the public Highway in laying off said Road. The rights and interest of each and all the shares must be kept in view.
I nominate and appoint my Beloved wife
Jane McDowell and my son
William K. McDowell as my Executors without Security to carry this last will into effect agreeably to the true intent thereof. Given under my hand and seal this the Dec. 17
th 1883.
J.P. McDowell
Witnesses
Robt J. Moore [Proven] March 24 1884
Thomas G. Pointer " " " 1884
Old Will of J.P. McDowell
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
[Hard to read] In the name of God, Amen. I
J.P. McDowell of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee, knowning it is appointed unto all men to die; and infirm in body, but of a disposing mind, for which I thank God, and having a dispostion to dispose of my worldly goods, I do now make this my last will & Testament in the manner and form following, namely
First. That all my lawful debts be paid.
Second. I will to my son
Billie McDowell forty five (45) acres of land on Little Harpeth, Being the place on which he now lives, and ten (10) acre of Hill land beginning at Tompey Allens corner and the balance to be devided equally between my other children except
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gutherie, my daughter, wife of John Gutherie whom I disinherit. I have already given her all I intend.
Third. I will that my family take charge of my effects and place, and pay all of my lawful debts.
Fourth, (
I will my son Billie two mules, Puss and Monday;) and the balance of the stock after my debts are paid to be equally devided among the other children above named execpt
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gutherie.
I will that my contracts for this year with old tenants remain as they now are.
Fifty. I nominate and appoint my beloved wife
Jane McDowell and
Billie McDowell and
John H. Gurthrie as my Executors without security to carry this last will and testament into effect agreeably to the true intent thereof.
Given under my hand and seal this 25 day of October A.D. 1880.
J.P. McDowell
The share of said Real property to be assigned to my daughter
Safronia be held by her for her sole and separate use. In case she marrys first from the Debt or control of any first or after taken Husband with power on her part if of age to sell or dispose of it by last Will & Testament. I give my Executors power to compromise & settle debts & claims in my favor or against me as they in their discretion may deem proper. 50 Acres set apart to __ is his entire __ with the right of way in common with all the heirs as Raod to the public Highway.
Wm &
James get none of the stock or farming utensels or Household and Kitchen furniture Except such __ as I have already given to
John,
Safronia.
Unknown McDowell
Parents: Unknown
Unknown McDowell, almost certainly living in Scotland, had the following children.
William McDowell
William McDowell [c1797 Scotland - 12 January 1864
MCD/FG] married Janet/Jannett/Jennett MNU. They had no children, but appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Williamson County TN
William McDowell
1 Male 30-39: [William]
1 Female 30-39: [Jennett]
The 1840 record above is next to his brother Samuel McDowell.
1860 Census Williamson County TN
Eastern Subdivision, PO College Grove
Wm McDowell - 63 M - Farmer - Scotland
Jennett - 50 F - Scotland
Wm McMekin - 25 M - Scotland
William appeared on the following tax lists of Williamson County TN.
Williamson County TN
1832: 1 Poll
1838: 489 acres value $7900, 6 slaves value $4,400, 1 Carriage value $300, 1 Poll
1839: 489 acres value $7,700, 8 slaves value $6,200, 1 Carriage value $400, 1 Poll
1840: 497 acres value $7,700, 5 slaves value $4,000, 1 carriage $400, 1 poll
1844: 429 acres value $7,700, 4 slaves value $1,900, 1 Poll
1845: 489 acres value $4,800, 5 slaves value $2,750, 1 Poll
He purchased a 460-acre tract in 1836 and a 33-acre tract in 1837 and put the tracts into a Deed of Trust in 1840.
James B. Russell to William McDowell, both of Williamson County, for $7,000. 460-acre tract on waters of Grove Creek and head waters of big Harpeth in Williamson County beginning on Samuel Wilsons Northeast corner on a Dogwood in Thomas Wilsons line running thence South 140 poles to a stake in Wm & David Wilsons South boundary line, thence West 15 poles to a stake in said line, thence with the center of the ridge to an Elm & Elm pointers in William Logans line the length not known, thence North with said line to his Northwest corner a Buck the length of said line not know, thence East 230 poles to a Dogwood in said Logans line, thence North 30 poles to a Sugar tree, thence West to a stake the length not known, thence North 158 poles to a Buck David Eamonson Southeast corner, thence West with said Eamonsons line 87 poles to a Buck, thence South 84 poles to a Buck Thomas Wilsons Southeast corner, thence West 120 poles to beginning. Witnesses: H.G. Baker, R.D. Jordan. Acknowledged 3 August 1836 and registered 5 August 1836.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBN:410 15 July 1836
Rea Joyce of Williamson County to William McDowell of same for $700. 33-acre tract in Williamson County on waters of Grove Creek beginning on a Beech and Poppaw in Margaret M. Wilson's line, thence South 72.5 poles to a Beach, thence East 73 poles to a stake, thence North 72.5 poles to a stake, thence West 73 pole to beginning. Witness: Johnson Jordan. Acknowledged 7 August 1837 and registered 11 March 1840.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBP:294-295 14 June 1837 and WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
William McDowell of Williamson County to Thomas Washington and Preston Hay of Davidson County for $5. Tracts in Williamson County. Trust Deed.
460-acre tract conveyed by James Russell to McDowell and on which now lives on waters of Cain Creek and head waters of Big Harpeth beginning on Samuel Wilsons Northeast corner on a Dogwood in Thomas Wilsons line, then South 140 poles to a stake in William and David Wilsons South boundary line, then West 15 poles to a stake in said line, then with the center of the ridge to an Elm and Elm pointers in William Logans line, then North 70 poles to a Sugar tree, thence West to a stake the length not known, then North 258 poles to a Beech David Demonsons Southeast corner, then West with said Edmondsons line 87 poles to a Beach, then South 84 poles to a Beach Thomas Wilsons Southeast corner, then West 120 to the beginning.
33-acre tract conveyed by Ree Joice to McDowell on waters of [blank] Creek beginning on a Beach and Poplar in Margaret M. Wilsons line, thence South 72.5 poles to a Beach, then East 73 poles to a stake, then North 72.5 poles to a stake, then West 73 poles to beginning.
Also, slaves, horses, and other stock until McDowell debt is paid. Partnership of McDowell & Philip R. Healey.
Signed: Wm McDowall. Acknowledged by McDowall in Davidson County on 3 September 1840.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBP:617-619 1 September 1840
William McDowell and Phillip R. Haley of Williamson County TN filed a complaint against Newton Jordan of Williamson County on 12 August 1839 and Jordan filed an answer on 14 September 1839. The case involves the payment schedule for many slaves including their movement and sale in Mississippi as well as the formation and dissolution of partnerships between the three men. The details of the case are complex and span several pages at the October 1839 Term of the Williamson County Chancery Court. We transcribe some of the records from subsequent years.
Newton Jordan vs William McDowell } The parties by their attornies appear and come a jury [List] who find for plaintiff and assess damages by reason of the premises to $11,242.89.
Newton Jordan vs William McDowell } Jury [List] sworn who find for plaintiff and assess damage to $6,243.85.
Newton Jordan vs William McDowell } Jury [List] sworn who find for plaintiff that defendant had not paid the whole of debt with unpaid balance of $(2),603.57 and assess to plaintiff $397.90.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM9:187-188 Monday 12 November 1838
State vs William McDowell } Sci fa. This day came the Attorney General who presecutes on behalf of the State and the said defendant is proper person, and on application of the said defendant, it is ordered by the Court that the forfeiture entered in this case against said defendant at the last term of this Court be set aside on payment of the costs thereof. It is therefore considered by the Court that the State of Tennessee recover against the said defendant the costs in this case expended & that an execution issue to collect the same.
WilliamsonCM9:508 Tuesday 17 March 1840
Thomas R. Petty Complainant of Williamson County vs Philip R. Haley of State of Mississippi and Dolen Swaney of Williamson County dated 20 April 1840. Firm of Haley & (William) McDowell named. Failure to pay notes.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonChanceryM12:503-504 October Term 1840
Nathaniel Burnett vs Philip R. Haley, William McDowell, James Morton } The Parties by their attorneys appear and comes a Jury [List] who find for plaintiff and assess damages to $472.75.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM10:288 Saturday 20 March 1841
Union Bank vs Benjamin Russell & William McDowell } The parties by their attorneys appear and comes a jury [list] who find for plaintiff and assess damages to $11,021.97. Judgment stayed until next term of Court.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM9:523
Sale of Negroes belonging to the Estate of George Ridley decd by his Executor James Ridley on the 15th August 1836.
Old Abraham by Hailey & McDowell at – $1504.00
8 February 1837.[KM Abstract]
DavidsonWB11(1837-1840):244
The President Dirctors & Company of The Union Bank of the State of Tennessee vs James B. Russell, Benjamin Russell, Philip R. Hailey & William McDowell } Thomas Washington PoA for Haley and McDowell to appear in Circuit Court of Davidson County and confess judgement based on presentation of notes. Considered by Court that plaintiffs recover $17,272.86 and costs.
WilliamsonCM10:101-102
The President Dirctors & Company of The Union Bank of the State of Tennessee vs James B. Russell, Benjamin Russell, Philip R. Hailey & William McDowell } The Plaintiffs by their attorney appear, and say they will no further prosecute their suit in this behalf against the defendants. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the defendants go hence without day and recover of the plaintiffs their costs in this behalf expended and that they have their execution.
WilliamsonCM10:426 Tuesday 16 November 1841
In 1846, he purchased articles from the estate sale of Sarah Rucker.
Sarah Rucker Sales July 1846
Wm McDowel 1 Sorrel Mare – $10.00
Wm McDowel 1 Coalt – $28.75
Wm McDowel 1 Shovel plow – $0.25
July 1846[KM Abstract]
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He was involved in a Deed of Trust for the sale of slaves in 1848.
William McDowell of Williamson County to John M. Bass and Thomas Washington for $5. Sell of slaves. Deed in Trust. Debts with Philip R. Haley. Signed: Wm McDowell, Jno M. Bass. Witnesses: G.A. Fogg, Jo [Noraill]. Acknowledged by McDowell in Davidson County 11 October 1848 and registered 11 October 1848.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonDBT:149-150 10 October 1848
Many records for the death of William are found in the loose papers of Williamson County Probate records which are collected in a file labeled
McDowell, William 1864. His wife is named as Jennett McDowell with nephews
William McDowell and
Samuel McDowell and niece
Mary McGuire/McGuin, wife of Humphy P. McGuire/McGuin. We transcribe these documents in chronological order.
Document 1
State of Tennessee, Williamson County } Persuant to an order made at the May Term of the Honourable County Court of Williamson County at Franklin on the 2nd day of May 1864
We the undersigned being freeholders and unconnected to the parties either by affinity or consanquinety after being duly sworn to act impartially have proceeded to set apart and allott of so much of the corp stock provisions moneys on hand orders or other assetts as may be necessary for the support of Mrs. Jannet McDowall & her family until the experation of one year after the deceased of her late husband Wm McDowall late of Williamson Co Have set off the following articles & assets: [List] all of which is respectfully submitted given under hands on the 3d day of June 1864. Johnson Jordan, D.D. Russell, J.L. Ogilvie.
State of Tennessee, Williamson County } I, Rily D. Tatum, An acting Justice of the peace in & for said County, do certify that Johnson Jordan Jr, James L. Ogelvie & Daniel D. Russell were duly qualified and sworn by me to set a part and allot off the years support for Mrs. Jannet McDowall consort of the late William McDowall decd. Witness my hand & seal on the 3rd day of June 1864. R.D. Tatum JP for Williamson County
Confirmed R.S. Ballow. Recorded Page 627.
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Document 2
Chesley Williams Admr of Wm McDowall decd Inventory & Account of Sales. Confirmed R.S. Ballow
An account of the sale of the property of Wm McDowall dead sold on the 19th day of May 1864 by C. Williams Admr
[Long list of articles purchased by Jannet McDowall]
Sworn to 6 June 1864 by Chesly Williams Admr of Wm McDowall.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document 3
Chesly Williams Admr of Wm McDowall. Statement of Assets & disbursements. Schedule No. 1
2 May 1864 To funds which were in the hands of Jennet McDowall which she had received for wheat and 2 mules after deducting expenses in search for the 2 stolen mules & expenses on wheat – $840.43
19 May 1864 To cash for 1 cow & 3 hogs sold Mrs. Jennet McDowall – $40.00
31 May 1864 By cash pd Jennet McDowall part for her years support – $1,100.00
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Document 4
Chesley Williams Administrator of William McDowell
2 May 1864 To cash which were in the hands of Mrs. McDowell which she had received for Wheat and 2 stolen mules afer deducting expenses for getting wheat to market & search for mules – $840.43
19 May 1864 To cash for 1 cow & calf & 3 Hogs sold J. McDowall – $40.00
31 May 1864 By cash pd Mrs. J. McDowall in part for her year support – $1,100.00
A Statement of the Indebtedness of the estate of Wm McDowall which remain unpaid.
Mrs. Jennet McDowall will be entitled this amount balance for her years support – $290.00
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WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document 5
Janett McDowell vs Chesley Williams Ad &C et al. filed June 13
th 1864. O Bill for Dower.
Spa issued for Chesly Williams, William McDowell & Saml McDowell Spa and copy sent to Bedford June 16
th 1864 postage 6 cents.
To the Honl: R.S. Ballow Judge &C holding the County Court for the County of Williamson.
The Bill of Complaint of
Janette McDowall a citizen of Williamson County in the State of Tennessee complainant against Chesly Williams administrator &C of
William McDowell deceased of the County of Williamson and
William McDowell of the County of Bedford in said State and
Samuel McDowell formerly of Williamson County now of parts unknown and by report a soldier in the Confederate Army and [blank] McGuien and
Mary McGuien his wife of the State of Texas defendants.
Humbly complaining sheweth unto your honor your Oratrix the said
Janett McDowell, that on the [blank] day of January 1864
William McDowell being a resident of Williamson County departed this life intestate and without issue leaving surviving his widow your Oratrix and his heirs at law and next of Kin his nephews
William and
Samuel McDowell alive named and his neice the defendant
[blank] McGuien. At the May Term 1864 by this Honorable Court the defendant Chesly Williams duly qualified as Administrator in and before this Court (your Oratrix having filed her renunciation in due form) and took upon himself the burden of said Administration. Your Oratrix would further shew unto your Honor that said intestate died seized and possessed among other things of the following described real and personal property to wit, Slaves Samuel, Jack, Jim, Lemon, Harrison, William, Emily, Sallie, Allen, Eliza, Lizzie, Susan, Frank, Martha Ann, Maria, Watson, Isabella & Amanda 18 in number and also a tract of land situate lying and being in the County of Williamson aforesaid on the waters of Grove Creek and bounded by the lands of D. & M.M. Wilson and others containing by Estimation six hundred and twenty four and on half (624½) acres more or less had by three registered deeds from Rea Joice, James B. Russell, John Harris and Johnson Jordan and being the same tract of land wherein the said intestate resided at the time of his death. Your Oratrix as the widow of said intestate is entitled to dower in said lands and her share in the personal property subject to the claims of the Administrator for the payment of the debts of said Estate.
The premises considered your Oratrix prays your Honor that the person named as such be made defendants to this bill and to compelled to answer the same according to the practice of this court. That on a hearing of this cause your Oratrix have her dower assigned to her out of said lands and her distributive share of the personal Estate if any remain after the payment of the debts of intestate and the costs of Administration &C.
May it please your Honor to grant all necessary orders of publication &C to the end &C. And for all such other further and different relief as she is entitled to and as in duty bound she will every pray &C. Randal M. Euing Sol for Comp.
I acknowledge myself security for the costs by this court June 8
th 1864. Randal M. Euing.
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Document 6
Janett McDowell vs Chesley Williams Adm et al. Copy of O Bill. Issued 16
th June 1864. Came to hand June 20
th 1864 and executed same day also delivered copy of Bill. J. Thompson Sheriff B.C.
Sheriff of Bedford County summons to
William McDowell for bill of
Janett McDowell filed against him and others.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document 7
Janett McDowell } Answer of William McDowell Filed June 26
th 1864
The separate answer of
William McDowell jr to the bill filed against him & others in the County Court of Williamson County by
Janett McDowell
This respondant saving the usual execptions for answer to said bill says he admits that
William McDowell Snr departed this life intestate in Williamson County at or about the time stated in complainants bill. He admits that he &
Samuel McDowell &
Mary McGuin wife of Humphy McGuin, if she is living, are the only heirs at law of said
William McDowell. That
Samuel,
Mary & Respondant are the only children & heirs of
Samuel McDowell Senior, who departed this life some years before the said
William McDowell did. Respondant's information is that said
Mary McGuin departed this life some time on three years ago & of course before said
William but or to whether she is in fact dead he does not know, nor is it material as to his rights in this case, whether she is be living or dead. Where material is role of the real estate shall be [sayeth] thus it will be material. He admits that said
William McDowell died without issue, & that of course his real estate descended to his collateral relations who are citizens of the U. States, at his death, or had at that time declared their intention to become such. Respondant, his brother & sister are the only heirs in that condition. He further admits, perhaps, what is not fully stated in the bill, that in case of intestacy without children or the representatives of children, the wife or distributer of the husband, takes his whole personal estate of the payment of debts. He therefore has no interest in that part complainant's bill which prays for his "share of the personal estate," except that so far as necessary the personal property goes to the payment of the debts of the intestate & that it be faithfully applied to that purpose, so far as debts may exist. This is however the duty of the administrator to look to at his peril.
He admits that complainant is entitled to dower of the real estate of her husband according to law, which he is advised & believes in the particulars are third in value. He further admits that intestate was the owner at his death of the lands described in the bill & that the quantity is correctly stated, or he suppose according to the deeds. But if as runs out it will probably incur that amount. And having fully answered prays to be hence discharged.
Mutt Wisener Sr Solitor for defendant
State of Tennessee, Bedford County
This day personally came
William McDowell and made oath before me James C. Martin, a Justice of the Peace for said County, that the facts stated in the foregoing answer are true to the best of his knowledge information & belief.
Sworn to & stamped before me this 20th June 1864
Jas C. Martin JP
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document 8
Janett McDowell vs Chesley Williams et al. Order pro confesso.
County Court July Term 1864
Janett McDowell vs Chesly Williams et alia
In this case it appearing to the Court that process has issued and been duly returned not found by the Sheriff against
Samuel McDowell one of the defendants to said bill. And the plaintiff having made Oath in due form of law that to the best of her knowledge and belief the defendant is a non resident of the State of Tennessee and publication having been ordered according to law summoning the defendant to appear and plead answer or demur to the Bill of Complaint of the Complainant and more than three whole days having elapsed since the return day named in said Spa to answer and said order of publication and the defendant failing to appear and it further appearing that the defendant
[blank] McGuin and Mary his wife are also non residents and the like steps taken in their case as in the case of the said
Samuel McDowell and they also failing to appear to plead answer or demur to said Bill, it is thereupon ordered and decreed by the Court that said Bill be taken for confessed as to all said defendants and set for hearing Exparte.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document 9
Commissioners Report
To the Honl Robert S. Ballow Judge &C of the County Court of Williamson County State of Tennessee Janett McDowell vs Chesley Williams et al.
We the undersigned commissioners appointed by the County Court in the above cause at its July Term 1864 to allott and set apart to the petitioner Janett McDowell dowwer in the lands of which her husband William McDowell died seized and possessed, report that having first been duly sworn, proceeded asertain the boundaries and contents of the said lands mentioned in said order, and found it bounded (to wit) Beginning on a stone Cherrys heirs corner running N17½E 73.2 to a stake Johnson Jordan Jur corner, then S88E with his line 142.4 poles to a stake said Jordans corner, thence N1E 14 poles to a stake, then S89E 88 poles to a Beach, thence S2.5W with an old marked line 100.17 poles to an Ash root Chesley Williamsn S.W.C., thence S88.5E 204 poles to a stake on Joshua Johnson heirs line, thence S1.5W 80 poles to a stake East of a Sugartree, thence N88.5W 192 poles to a stake, thence S1W 71 poles to a stake, thence S89E 27.6 poles to a stake on a bank a Sugartree root, then S1W 70 poles to a Hickory, thence N88.5W 197 poles to a stake Henry Clarks N.W.C., thence S1W 120 poles to a stake on said Clarks line, thence N47W 18.4 poles to a stake between a Poplar & Lyn, then S55.5W 15.6 poles to a stake, thence N31.5W 28.8 poles Hackberry, then N33W 78 poles to a Buckeye, thence N37W 16.6 poles to a Sugartree, then N51W 17.5 poles to Hackberry, then N14W 47 poles to a stake, thence N7.5E 36.5 poles to an Ash, then N8E 27.2 poles to an Oak, then N6.5E 35.4 poles to an Ash on Josiah Wilson line, then S89E 20 poles to a stake said Wilsons corner, thence N1.5E 164 poles to a stake Cherry heirs corner, thence N88W 19.5 poles to beginning containing by survey 608 acres and 126 poles out of the described land are allotted and set apart to the said Janett McDowell dower and the same is bounded as follow (to wit) beginning on a stone in center of the Road on the West boundary line, running S1.5W 136 poles to a stake Josiah Wilsons corner, thence N89W 20 poles to an Ash, then S6.5W 35.4 poles to an Oak, thence S8W 27.2 poles to an Oak, S7.5W 36.5 poles to a stake, thence S14E 47 poles to Hackberry S51E 17.2 poles to a Sugar tree, thence S37E 16.6 poles to a Buckeye, then S33E 18 poles to Hackberry, S31.5E 28.8 poles to a stake, N55.5E 15.6 poles to a stake between a Poplar & Lyn, then N47E 18.4 poles to a stake on Henry Clark's line, thence N1E with his line 120 poles to a stake said Clarks corner, then S88.5E 60 poles to a stake in said Clark's line, thence N1.75E 207 poles to a stone, thence S14W 26.6 poles to a Hickory, thence N87.75W 89.6 to beginning containing 214 & 52/160 acres which is shown inclosed in the dotted lines on the plat exhibt O it being a part of this report.
being in our opinion one third of the land in value which said Wm McDowell died seized and possessed including all of the outhouses and dwelling it is agreed that the fence running with Janett McDowell East boundary line be moved and made a line from all of which is respectfully submitted given under our hands and seals this November 5th 1864.
Wm. G. Hunt Jur & Com
Jas P. Allison Com
D.D. Russell Com
W.G. Hunt fee $25.00 paid
Jas P. Allison fee $9.00 paid
D.D. Russel fee $9.00 paid
W.G. Hunt fee $25.00 paid
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WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document 10
[Image of entire Plat with Dower shown]
Janet McDowel to Dower } Plat Exhibit O
State of Tennessee, Williamson County } I hereby certify that I have surveyed the lands belonging to the estate of
William McDowell deceased and found the same bounded as follows: See
Commissioners Report for metes and bounds. Surveyed November 5
th 1864. Wm G. Hunt S.W.C. and Daniel D. Russell, James P. Allison, C.C.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Document 11
Jannett McDowall vs Chesly Williams et al } Decree. County Court July Term 1865.
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be again heard before the Honl R.S. Ballow Judge on the 28
th day of July 1864 upon the bill and answers replication Exhibits proofs &C and the orders pro confesso. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that on the day of [blank] 1863
William McDowell being a resident of Williamson County departed this life intestate and without issue leaving surviving him his widow the Complainant
Jannett McDowall and his heirs at law and next of kin the defendants
William McDowall &
Samuel McDowell his nephews and his neice
Mary McGuin wife of [blank] McGuin. That the defendant Chesly Williams duly qualified as Administrator upon the Estate of said intestate the Complainant having renounced said Administration. That said intestate died seized and possessed of the following real and personal Estate to wit, Slaves Samuel, Jack, Jim, Lemon, Keamison, William, Emily, Sallie, Allen, Eliza, Lizzie, Susan, Frank, Martha Ann, Maria, Watson, Isabella, & Amanda, 18 in number and also a tract of land Situate lying and being in the Court of Williamson on the waters of Grove Creek and bounded by the lands of D. & M.M. Wilson and others containing by Estimation six hundred and twenty four and one half acres more or less held by three registered deeds from Rea Joice, James B. Russell, John Neam's and Johnson Jordan and being the same tract of land whereon the said intestate resided at the time of his death. It further appearing to the Court that the Complainant
Janett McDowell as the widow of said intestate is Entitled to Dower in said lands and a distributive Share in said personal estate, But it also appearing to the Court by the suggestion of the defendant Chesly Williams and by a schedule of debts due and owning by said Estate of his intestate filed in this cause by him marked Exhibit No. 1, that the whole of said personal Estate will be doubtless absorbed in the payment of the debts of the intestate. It is thereupon ordered and decreed by the Court that the said
Jannett McDowall have her dower allotted and set apart to her out of said tract of land above mentioned. That James S. Ogilive, Daniel D. Russell, James Allison & William G. Hunt, County Surveyor, any three of whom may act be appointed Commissioners whose duty it shall be after having been first duly sworn and qualified to allot and set apart to said
Jannett McDowall dower in said land according to Law and the statutes in such case made and provided and that they make their report as soon as practicable to this Court how they shall have performed this decree accompanying their said report with a plat of said lands shewing the portion thereof allotted to the Complainant by metes and bounds as well as the Entire tract. And until the coming in of that report all other matters are rescended &C.[KM Abstract]
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Document 12
Jeannett McDowell vs Chesley Williams Admr et al } Final Decree for Dower. Be it remembered that this cause was finally heard on the day of April 1867 before the Honl Robert S. Ballow Judge &C upon the matters rescended and the report of the Commissioners appointed heretofore to set apart dower to the Petitioner and the accompanying plats and surveys which report and plats &C are in these words and figures to wit (
insert them) which Report being read and by the Court fully understood and being unexcepted to is in all things confirmed. It is thereupon decreed by the Court that the title to said lands named and specified in said report and the plats thereto annexed be and the same is hereby directed and vested in the said
Jeannett McDowell for and druing the term of her natural life to have and to hold the same to her and her assigns and it is further decreed by the Court that said
Jeannett McDowell pay the costs of this cause including the legal and customary fees to the surveyor and Commissioners who made said assignment of dower. That Executions may issue to Enforce this decree &C.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers]
Samuel (George) McDowell
Samuel (George) McDowell [1803 Scotland - 12 October 1853] married Jane Rebecca Elam [1819 - 14 February 1840], the daughter of Daniel Elam, on 28 May 1833 in Mecklenburg County VA. They had three children.
Mary McDowell married Humphrey P. McGuire/McGuin
William McDowell [c1838 (PMT Scotland) - 12 January 1864
MCD/FG]
Samuel McDowell [20 March 1839 - 9 February 1923
LYN/FG/TNDC] married Sarah Elizabeth Agnes Andrews [12 November 1838 - 4 March 1897
LYN/FG], the daughter of George Andrews and Winifred E. Mathews, on 1 November 1860 in Williamson County TN. His TNDC reports his father as Samuel McDowell born in Scotland and his mother as Martha Jane Elam born in VA.
Samuel appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Williamson County TN
Saml McDowell
2 Males 0-4: [Wiliam, Samuel]
1 Male 30-39: [Saml]
1 Female 5-9: [Mary]
1 Female 20-29: [Jane]
1850 Census Williamson County TN
District 5
Samuel McDowell - 41 M - Miller - SC
Mary - 14 F - VA
William - 12 M - TN
Samuel - 10 M - TN
Samuel appeared on the tax lists of Williamson County TN.
Williamson County TN
1840: 1 poll
1841-1843: No Files Exist
1844: 1 slave value $350, 1 poll, Money: $100
1845: 1 poll
A court order in 1824 ordered a deposition to be taken of Samuel.
Nicholas J. Long vs Guilford Dudley } Case. On the affidavit of the plaintiff, it is ordered that he have a commission to take the depositions of [List] Samuel McDowell to be read as evidence on the trial of this cause giving ten days notice of the time & place of taking the same to the defendants.
Nicholas J. Long vs Guilford Dudley & Ann B. Dudley } Case. On the affidavit of the plaintiff ordered that he have a commision to take the depositions of [List] Samuel McDowell to be read as evidence on the trial of this cause giving to the defendants ten days notice of the time and place of taking the same.
WilliamsonCM7:258-259 Thursday 8 January 1824
In 1829, he was paid for tuition.
Richard R. Hightower in account with his guardian Joseph Crockett
30 July 1829 No. 6 Paid Samuel McDowel for tuition Co. Ccl – $20.50
5 March 1830.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonProbateRecords:[Loose Papers] and WilliamsonGuardianSettlements1:229
He was indicted for assault and battery in 1839.
State vs Samuel McDowell } This day came the Attorney General pro tem to prosecute in behalf of the State and the defendant being solemnly called to come into Court and answer the State of Tennessee on an indictment against him for an assault and battery committed on the body of Mark H. Seales came not but made default. It is therefore considered by the court that the said defendant for the default aforesaid do perfect and pay to the State of Tennessee the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars according to the tenor and effect of his recognizance unless he show good and sufficient reasons for said default at the next term of this court and that a scire facias issue to [wain] him.
State vs William McDowell & Philip R. Haley } This day came the Attorney Genl to prosecute in behalf of the State and the said Defendants being solemnly called to come into Court and bring with them the body of Samuel McDowell to answer the State of Tennessee on an indictment against for an assault and battery came not but made default, nor did the said Samuel McDowell come who was also solemnly called. It is therefore considered by the Court that the said defendants for the default aforesaid do forfeit and pay to the State of Tennessee the sum of one hundred and seventy five dollars according to the tenor and effect of their recognizance unless they show good and sufficient reason for said default at the next term of this court and that a scire facies issue to [wain] them.
WilliamsonCM9:424 Tuesday 19 November 1839
State vs Samuel McDowell } This day cames the Attorney General to prosecute in behalf of the State and the defendant in proper person who says that he cannot deny but that he is guilty in manner and form as charged in said bill of indictment and submits to the mercy of the Court. It is therefore considered by the Court that the defendant for the offence aforesaid do forfeit and pay to the State of Tennessee a fine of Five dollars that he pay the Costs of this prosecution and that he remain upon his recognizance until said fine and costs are paid or __, and thereupon came here into Court William McDowel and acknowledged himself surety of the said Samuel McDowell for the payment of the fine and costs aforesaid. It is therefore further considered by the Court that the State recover against the said Samuel McDowell and William McDowell jointly the fine and costs aforesaid and that execution issue to collect the same. And upon the application of the defendant, it is considered by the Court that the forfeiture heretofore taken in this cause be set aside upon the defendant paying the costs thereof. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the State recover of the defendant the costs aforesaid and that an execution issue to collect the same.
WilliamsonCM9:503 Monday 16 March 1840
On 16 July 1844, Samuel became a citizen of the United States.
Samuel McDowell Exparte. Samuel was formerly a subject of the queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland declares to become a citizen of United States.[KM Abstract]
WilliamsonCM11:410 Tuesday 16 July 1844
He was paid by Williamson County in 1852.
Ordered that the County Trustee pay to Samuel McDowall four dollars and fifty cents for plank for repairing the public jail.
WilliamsonCM16:460 4 October 1852
Appendix: George Cathey
The parents of
Joseph Cathey McDowell are not known but the evidence presented in his section suggests that he is the son of a daughter of George Cathey who married a McDowell. It is therefore useful to review what is known of George Cathey. First of all, it appears that there are two such men. One of them resided in Mecklenburg County NC and
a Will exists which we transcribe and discuss below.
The first George Cathey apparently resided in Burke County or Buncombe County or Rowan County depending on the date of creation of the various counties and their changing boundary lines. Based on several records which we abstract below and others, we have determined that this George Cathey had the following children and heirs.
Captain George W. Cathey [14 September 1735/1736 Dublin Ireland - August 1805] married Ann/Hannah Price [1735 - Unknown]
Heirs of George Cathey
Margaret Cathey [November 1745? - 13 January 1813
PLEG/FG] married Elijah Patton [1744 - 1833
PLEG/FG]
Elijah Patton married Margret Morrison
George Patton married Mary Carruthers
Jane Patton married William Steel
Elizabeth Patton married John Lusk
Rebecca Patton married John Logan
James D. Patton married Martha Elizabeth (Patton)
Mary Ann Patton married Merritt Burgen Senior
George Cathey [January 1755 - 14 December 1840
CRO/FG] married Margaret Chamberlain [1755 - 1840
UCOL/FG].
George Cathey
Violet Cathey
Jane Cathey - Adkins
Betsey Cathey - Samuel Lusk
Mary Cathey - Benjamin Burgen
Elizabeth Cathey [c1755 - 1817 MO] married first to Robert Cain [Bf 1760 - Bf 1784 Burke/Buncombe Cty] and second to Robert Reed [1730 - 1796 Buncombe] in 1779.
Robert Cain married Catherine Maxwell
Daniel Cain
James William Reed married Rachel Leona Ward
Rebecca Cathey [1760 - 1830
PAT/FG] married Robert Patton [1742 - 11 November 1832
OBF/FG]
Violet Cathey [1761 - 1848
REED/FG]
Esther Cathey [8 April 1867 NC - 28 September 1840
REED/FG] married John Reed [15 June 1767 - 6 April 1847
REED/FG], son of William Clayborn Reed and Sarah Jane Patterson, in 1790.
Mary Cathey married Andrew Neil [April 1755 - 4 September 1841]. In the 1830 Census of Bedford County TN, she is reported as 70-79 and he is 80-89.
Ann Cathey [c1773/1776 - 1852 (based on 1850 Census of Marshall County TN)] married Alexander Neill [14 September 1762 - 1827]
William Cathey [Unknown - Bf 1823 MO]
Anna Cathey - Robert Gillespie
George Cathey
James Cathey
Andrew Cathey
Betsey - William Mahaly
Archibald Cathey
Mary Cathey - James Neil
Harriet Cathey - Hardy Hightour
Unknown Daughter
Sally married John Montgomery in TN
Alexander Neil in TN
Sally married John Penland
Unknown Rutherford
Violet Cathey is clearly the woman mentioned in the evidence for
Joseph Cathey McDowell's parents. However, no record has been found showing which of her sister's was married to a McDowell as one of their husbands.
Record 1
Robert Neil Complt vs George Cathey, Violet Cathey, Robert Patton & wife Rebecca, John Reed & wife Esther, Andrew Neil & wife Mary, Robert Gillespie & wife Anne, George Cathey Junr, William Mahaly & wife Betsey, James Cathey, Andrew Cathey, Jane Adkins, Samuel Lusk & wife Betsey, Benjamin Burger & wife Mary, George Paton, John Logan & wife Rebecca, Daniel Cain, Robert Cain, James Reed, James Neil, Hardy Hightour & wife Harriet, Alexander Neil, Samuel Neil, Gilbreath Neil, James Neil & wife Sally, Hannah Howes, John Plumley Senr, William Plumley and John Plumley Jr. } Sons George and William Cathey Executors of George Cathey.
Violet Cathey one of the daughters of said George decd and John Reed who had intermarried with Esther another of the daughters of said George decd. That George Cathey, Violet Cathey, Jane Adkins, Samuel Lusk and his wife Betsey, Benjamin Burgen and his wife Mary are the children & heirs of said George Cathey decd, that George Patton, John Logan and his wife Rebecca are grand children of said George Cathey Senrr decd by his daughter Margaret who intermarried with Elija Patton and who are both deceased. Also Robert Cain & Daniel Cain are grand children of said George decd by his daughter Elizabeth who intermarried first with Robert Cain, also James Reed grand child of said George decd by his daughter Elizabeth by her second husband Robert Reed, the said Robert Cain, Robert Reed and Elizabeth being now all dead. Also Robert Patton and his wife Rebecca who is daughter of said George decd. John Reed and his wife Esther, who is also a daughter of said George decd. Also Andrew Neil and his wife Mary the said Andrew being a son of William Neil decd and his wife Mary a daughter of said George decd. Also Robert Gillespie and his wife Anna grand daughter of said George Decd by his son William Cathey and George Cathey, James Cathey and Andrew Cathey and William Mahaly and his wife Betsey grand sons and daughter of said George deceased by his son William Cathey now dead. And also the defendants James Neil, Mary grand daughter of said William deceased by his son Archibald who is also deceased. Also Hardy Hightour and his wife Harriet grand daughter of said William decd by his son Archibald, Alexander Neil, Samuel Neil, Gilbreath Neil sons of said William decd and James Neil and his wife Sally Hannah Howes daughters of said Wiliam decd. Also William Plumley & John Plumley jr. grand children of said William deceased by his daughter Betsey who had intermarried with John Plumley Senr and is now deceased. All of the above named defendants are the legal heirs Legatees of George Cathey the Grantee now decd and the legal heirs & legatees of William Neil also decd.[KM Abstract]
WilsonCircuitCM(1821-1825):111-115 Thursday 1 May 1823
Record 2
5 August 1826 John Den of AL assignee of Malcom Gilchrist of AL & other Pltf vs Robert Dysart } Ejectment
Based on Grant No. 107 dated 10 July 1788 to George Cathey
John Reed & wife Esther Reed; Alexander Neill & wife Ann, & Violet Cathey; George Cathey Junior, Elijah Patton & wife Rebecca, John Montgomery, Robert Reed & wife Elizabeth, John Montgomery & wife Sally, John Penland & wife Sally, and __ of George Cathey deceased
State of Tennessee, Bedford County } January 1th 1824
Then the within deed and certificate was recorded in the Registers Office in Book R Page 121 &. Edward Wade Regr
Plaintiffs then proved by George Neill a witness sworn in said cause that William Cathey was son and heir to George Cathey the Grantee of the land in question, that George Cathey was likewise son and heir of said Grantee, that Margaret Cathey is a daughter of said Grantee and married one Elijah Patton, said witness proved that Mary Cathey was a daughter of said Granteed and married one Andrew Neill, that Esther Cathey was likewise a daughter of said Grantee and married one John Reed, that Violet Cathey was likewise a daughter of said Grantee and is unmarried and resides in the State of Tennessee and did so reside when this action was brought. Witness proved that Rebecca Cathey was a daughter of said Grantee and married Robert Patton and did reside when this suit was brought and now resides in North Carolina, he proved that John Montgomery, Alexander Neill, John Penland and [blank] Rutherford married four of the granddaughters of George Cathey the Grantee who were the daughters of [blank] the daughter of the Grantee. Said Penland and wife resided when the suit was brought and now resides in the State of Tennessee, Esther Reed and John Reed have children, William Cathey died some years ago in Missouri leaving children. George Cathey resides and when this was brought did reside in the State of Missouri, Margaret the daughter who also married Elijah Patton is dead leaving children. Mary who married Andrew Neill was when this suit was brought and is now residing with her husband in the State of Missouri. Esther and her husband resided when this suit was brought & now resides in Tennessee. Alexander Neill and wife now resides in Tennessee and did so reside when this suit was brought. Montgomery and wife resided when this suit was brought and now resides in Tenn. Elizabeth Cathey is dead leaving children. Robert Reed married Elizabeth Cathey and now resides and did reside when this suit was brought out of Tennesse & has children by said Reed. Margaret Cathey died in North Carolina before this suit was brought and the Witness proved that the defendant Dysart claimed under the grant to Hugh Will which is herein after recited.
Final Record Book of the U.S. Circuit Court, Volume 4, 1823-26 Bedford TN, Pages 436-442
We turn now to the second George Cathey and his Will. The legatees of the
1800 Will are presented below. It's clear that the names do not match with the evidence presented for the parents of
Joseph Cathey McDowell.
Legatees of 1800 Will
Elizabeth Cathey - John Carruth / Grandson Walter Carruth
Jane Cathey
George Cathey
Mary Cathey - Unknown Allen
Alexander Cathey
George Graham - son-in-law / Granddaughter Mary Graham
John Cathey
Henry Cathey
Grand daughter Francis Cathey
Grandson George Cathey - son of Josiah Cathey
1800 Will of George Cathey
Source: MecklenburgWBA:168½-169
Original Will [Loose Papers]
In the name of God Amen, I George Cathey of Mecklenburg County & State of No Carolina being sick & weak in body, but of perfect sound mind & memory but calling to mind my mortality & that it is appointed for men once to die, do this 27th day of September 1800 make this my last Will & Testament in manner & form following. And as touching such worldly estates as it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life I do give bequeath & devise in the following manner.
First. It is my desire that all my Just debts be honestly & lawfully paid by my Executors hereinafter named.
To my Daughter Elizabeth wife to John Carruth I Bequeath ten Dollars to be paid in money or Cattle at the discretion of my Executors.
To my Daughter Jane Cathey I bequeath one good bed, bedstead & furniture, one horse known by being called her own with her saddle & Briddle & Twenty pounds in money or trade with a genteel maintainance off my farm during her life if she lives single.
To my son George Cathey I bequeath seven pounds in money.
To my Daughter Mary Allen I bequeath two Heifers three years old and five pounds in money.
To my son Alexander Cathey I bequeath one negro boy named Dick & Ten pounds in money or Cattle & my [stuff] Clock.
To my son in law George Graham I bequeath two Cows or the value thereof in other trade.
To my sons John Cathey and Henry Cathey I bequeath and Devise the plantation whereon I now live containing by survey three hundred & thirty acres to them & their Heirs forever with all the remainder of my horses, Cows, Hogs & Sheep, my waggon & gears with all mechanical & farming tools, Land & all to be Equally divided by men chosen for that purpose, & to cast Lots in case they do not agree in the Choice themselves. Also to my son John I leave my Negro man named Adam & my Negro girl named Lun & my Negro boy named James, And to my son Henry I leave the following Negroes Tony Phillis & Moses & Sandy & my wearing apparel I leave to my sons John & Henry which of them the suit best my household & Kitchen furniture to be equally divided between John and Henry also.
To my Grandson Walter Carruth I Bequeath a Negro girl named Dinah.
To my Grand Daughter Frances Cathey I bequeath one saddle & Bridle, bed & furniture, one Cow or the value in money.
To my Grand Daughter Mary Graham I bequeath my Negro boy named Peter.
To my Grandson George Cathey (son of Josiah Cathey) I bequeath one bed & a single covering consisting of two sheets, blanket and coverlid.
And I appoint my son Alexander Cathey & Col
o George Graham Executors of this my last Will & Testament, hereby revoking all other Will & Wills Testament & Testaments; In Witness whereof I the said George Cathey have hereunto set my hand the day & year above written.
George Cathey
Signed Sealed & pronounced by the said George Cathey to be his last Will & Testament in the presence of us the subscribing witnesses.
James Tagert
Esther Cathey
Alexander Cathey
Geo Cathey Sen
r Will July Term 1802
