Hugh McDowell [22 November 1803 - 6 June 1873] married Amy H. Crenshaw [c1810 - 22 September (Bf 1850) PMT], the daughter of Reuben Crenshaw and Frances Hundley. They had the following children.
Hugh and his wife Amy appeared in the following census records.
Andrew S. - 16 M - VA
1830: 2 WP16, 2 BP12, 2 BP16, 2 H, 1 Carryall $40, Tax $2.56 — L1, TV1, Tax $0.33
1831: 2 WP16, 1 BP12, 2 BP16, 2 H, 1 Carryall $30, Tax $1.87 — L1, TV1, Tax $0.33
1832: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 3 BP16, 2 H, 1 Carryall $30, Tax $2.12 — L1, TV1, Tax $0.33
1834: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 4 BP16, 2 H, 1 Carryall $20, Tax $2.37 — L1, TV1, Tax $0.33
1835: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 3 BP16, 3 H, 1 Carryall $10 & Carriage $65, Tax $4.43 — L1, TV1, Tax $0.33 and L2, TV2, Tax $0.44 transferred from Alexander R. Fontaine
1836: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 2 BP16, 2 H, 1 Barouche $60, Tax $3.12 — L1, TV1, Tax $0.33 and L2, TV2, Tax: $0.44
1838: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 3 BP16, 2 H, 1 Barouche $50, Tax $3.66 — L3, SB1, TV4, Tax $2.01
1839: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 2 BP16, 2 H, 1 Barouche $50, Tax $3.06 — L3, SB1, TV4, Tax $2.01
1840: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 2 BP16, 3 H, 1 Barouche $30, Tax $3.14 — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $2.10
1844: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 3 BP16, 3 H, 1 Barouche $50, Tax $4.37½ — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $2.00
1845: 1 WP16, 3 BP16, 5 BP12, 4 H, 1 carriage value 60, 1 clock, Tax $3.02½ — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $1.60
1846: 1 WP16, 4 BP16, 7 BP12, 4 H, 1 carriage value 60, 1 clock, Tax $3.66½ — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $1.60
1847: Hugh McDowell 1 WP16, 6 BP16, 7 BP12, 3 H, 1 carriage $50, 1 clock, Tax $3.41½
1848: 1 WP16, 4 BP16, 5 BP12, 3 H, 1 carriage $30, 1 clock, Tax $2.47½ — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $1.60
1849: 1 WP16, 5 BP16, 6 BP12, 3 H, 1 carriage $26, 1 clock, Tax $2.72 — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $1.60
1852: 2 WP16, 3 BP16, 1 WP21, 3 BP12, 2 H $100, 30 CSH $100, 1 carriage $50, 1 clock $2.00, Exceptions $100, Aggregate without exceptions $352, Tax $2.62 — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $2.88
1853: 2 WP16, 3 BP16, 1 WP21, 3 BP12, 2 H $125, 30 CSH $125, 1 carriage $50, AH $250, Tax $3.30 — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $3.20
1854: 2 WP16, 3 BP16, 1 WP21, 3 BP12, 2 H $150, 20 CSH $150, 1 carriage $50, AH $200, AM $150, Total Value $700, Tax $3.60
1857: 2 WP16, 2 BP16, 1 WP21, 3 BP12, 3 H $200, 50 CSH $100, AH $200, AM $1000, Total Value $1500, Tax $10.40 — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $6.40
1859: 1 WP16, 1 BP16, 1 WP21, 2 BP12, 4 H $300, 50 CSH $100, 1 carriage $50, 1 Clock $3, AH $297, Total Value 1700, Tax $10.00 — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $6.40
1860: 1 WP16, 2 BP16, 1 WP21, 2 BP12, 4 H $300, 20 CSH $100, AH $100, 5 C $100, Total Value $600, Tax $5.60
1861: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 1 H $50, 1 carriage $50, 3 C $50, 15 HO, AH $300, Total Value 500, Tax $5.20
1862: 1 WP21, 2 Slaves $1000, 1 WP16, 2 BP16, 2 H $200, 4 C $50, AH $150, AM $100, Total Value $1,500, Tax $10.20
1863: 1 WP21, 2 Slaves $1,500, 1 WP16, 2 BP16, 1 H $100, 1 carriage $100, 3 C $100, 10 Sheep $100, 16 HO $100, AH $500, Total Value $2,500, State Tax $27.00 — L3, SB2, TV5, Tax $16.00
L1 = 50 acres adjoining Edmund (A. after 1830) Fountain(e) [& C. Burkley/Berkley after 1829], 17 (16 after 1829) Miles West of court house, Value per acre: $8.12
L2 = 67½ acres adjoining C. Berkeley & self [A. Fontaine after 1835], 16 Miles West of court house, Rate per acre: $8.12
L3 = 160 acres adjoining E. Snead & E.F. Wickham, 16 Miles West of court house, Rate per acre: $12.54 ($10.00 beginning 1840)
Hugh was indicted by a Grand Jury in 1838.
He served twice on a grand jury.
His slave named Easter died on 10 May 1855 at age 24. Likewise, a slave named Francis died on 10 April 1857 at age 61.
He carried out an appraisement of the Estate of Jane W. Snead in 1867.
Andrew McDowell
Andrew McDowell [c1806 - 11 July 1864] married Eliza Jane White [10 October 1805 - Aft 1880] on 21 December 1831. A record of his death exists.
Line number: 50, Name in Full: Andrew McDowell, White, Date of Death: 11 July 1864, Place of Death: Hanover County, Name of Disease: Chronic Disease, Age: 58, Name of Parents: James McDowell, Where Born: Richmond, Occupation: Preacher M.E., Consort of Eliza J. McDowell, Name of Informant: O.F. McDowell son.
Hanover County Register of Deaths, 1853-1864
They had the following children.
Catherine A. McDowell [c1831 - 4 June 1887] married Eldridge Cross.
Eliza Mildred McDowell [12 May 1835 - 2 December 1909
RIV/FG] married Charles Robert Montgomery [22 February 1821 - 30 May 1882
RIV/FG] on 8 April 1856 in Hanover County VA.
Silas Lorenzo McDowell [1839 - 11 May 1895
HYWD/FG] married first to Marietta "Ettie" B. Crawford, the daughter of George W. Crawford and Mary Ann Sale, on 27 May 1869 in Rockbridge County VA and second to Clara Jackson Sanger Vaughan [4 March 1862 - 1914
CED/FG], the daughter of Henry Clay Vaughan and Joanna Evaline MNU.
Alice Jane McDowell [8 June 1838 (6 June 1840 VADC) - 7 February 1923
DUN/FG/VADC] at age 24 married Peter Henry Leadbetter [19 October 1831 - 10 February 1919
DUN/FG] at age 30 and widower, son of Isaac Leadbetter and Jane Winn Harris, on 20 December 1866.
Olin Fisk/Fork McDowell [30 August 1843 - 10 February 1919
RIV/FG] married Adelaide Leadbetter [3 October 1840 - 27 September 1931
RIV/FG], the daughter of Isaac Leadbetter and Jane W. Harris, on 25 October 1866 in Hanover County VA.
Perotine "Pennie" A. McDowell [14 March 1848 - 25 February 1927
WOOD/FG] married Benjamin J. Pleasants [21 June 1848 - 31 October 1913
WOOD/FG] on 31 May 1887 in Hanover County VA.
Wilbur C. McDowell [c1850 - 31 August 1911 VA/DC] married Emily J. Morton [c1867 - July 1937
HYWD/FG]
Andrew and Eliza appeared in the following census records.
1840 Census Hanover County VA
Andrew McDowell
1 Male 0-4: [Silas]
1 Male 30-39: [Andrew]
1 Female 0-4: [Eliza]
1 Female 5-9: [Catherine]
1 Female 15-19:
2 Females 30-39: [Elizabeth]
1850 Census Hanover County VA
West District
Andrew McDowell - 42 M - Preacher Meth - VA
Eliza J. - 44 F - VA
Catherine A. - 18 F - VA
Eliza M. - 14 F - VA
Silas L. - 11 M - VA
Alice J. - 9 F - VA
Olden F. - 6 M - VA
Peretine A. - 3 F - VA
Wilber C.S. - 1 M - VA
Jack Tyler - 24 M - VA
1860 Census Hanover County VA
St. Pauls Parish, PO Ashland
A. McDowell - 52 M - Farmer & Preacher of the M.E. Church - VA
E. J. - 55 F - VA
S. L. - 21 N - VA
A. W. - 18 F - VA
O. F. - 16 M - VA
P. A. - 13 F - VA
W.C.S. - 10 M - VA
1880 Census Hanover County VA
Ashland
Eliza McDowell - 74 F - Farmer - VA VA VA
Pennie - 35 F - Daughter - Keeping house - VA VA VA
Andrew appeared in the following tax lists of Henrico County VA and then Hanover County VA. Note that 280½ acres are transferred to him from a James McDowell in 1836. Note also that Andrew and Hugh jointly appear in the
tax records with respect to a church. This is likely related to a
tax record filed in the section for Hugh McDowell.
Henrico County VA
1831: 2 BP12, 1 H, 1 Gig $50, Tax $1.06
1832: 2 BP12, 1 H, Gig $50, Tax $1.06
1833: 1 WP16, 3 BP16, 1 BP12, 1 H, 1 Gig $50, Tax $1.56
1834: 1 WP16, 4 BP16, 1 BP12, 1 H, Carryall $100, Tax $2.31
Hanover County
1835: 4 BP16, 3 H, Tax $1.18
1836: 4 BP12, 2 H, Tax $1.12 — L1, SB1, TV1, Tax: $1.44 transferred from
James McDowell and L2, SB2, TV2, Tax: $0.21
1837: 4 BP12, 2 H, Tax $1.12
1838: 5 BP12, 3 H, Tax $1.76 — L1, SB1, TV1, Tax: $1.83 and L2, SB2, TV2, Tax: $0.27
1839: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 4 BP16, 3 H, 1 Barouche $100, Tax $3.72 — L1, SB1, TV1, Tax: $1.83 and L2, SB2, TV2, Tax: $0.27
1840: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 3 BP16, 2 H, 1 Barouch $100, Tax: $3.36 — L3, SB3, TV3, Tax $1.53
1841: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 4 BP16, 3 H, 1 Barouch $75, Tax $4.77½ — L3, SB3, TV3, Tax $1.91
1842: L3, SB3, TV3, Tax $1.91
1843: L3, SB3, TV3, Tax $2.20
1844: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 3 BP16, 3 H, 1 watch, 1 Brouche $25, Tax $4.87½ — L4, SB2, TV4, Tax 1.47 and L5 transferred to Jos Fandree from Andrew McDowell
1845: Andrew McDowell 2 WP16, 4 BP16, 6 BP12, 3 H, 1 watch, 1 clock, Tax $2.59½ — L4, SB3, TV4, Tax $1.15
1846: 1 WP16, 2 BP16, 4 BP12, 3 H, 1 watch, 1 clock, Tax $1.95½
1847: 1 WP16, 5 BP16, 6 BP12, 5 H, 1 carriage $76, 1 watch, 1 metallic clock, Tax $3.96 — L4, SB3, TV4, Tax $1.15
1848: L4, SB3, TV4, Tax $1.15
1849: 1 WP16 5 BP16 7 BP12, 3 H $50, 1 watch, 1 metallic clock, Tax $3.79 — L4, SB3, TV4, Tax $1.15
1850: 1 WP16 4 BP16 6 BP12, 3 H value $40, 1 watch, 1 metallic clock, Tax $3.32 — L4, SB3, TV4, Tax $1.15
1851: 1 WP16 4 BP16 5 BP12, 4 H $40, 1 watch, 1 metallic clock, Tax $3.48 — L4, SB4, TV5, Tax $1.66
1852: Andrew McDowell L4, SB4, TV5, Tax $2.48
1853: 4 BP16, 1 WP21, 5 BP12, 4 H $185, 40 CSH $135, 1 carriage $15, 1 watch $5, 1 clock $5, AH $180, Total value $525, Tax $4.45 — L4, SB4, TV5, Tax $2.75
1854: 4 BP16, 1 WP21, 5 BP12, 4 H $185, 40 CSH $135, 1 carriage $15, 1 watch $10, 1 clock $5, AH $175, Total Value $525, Tax $4.45 — L4, SB4, TV5, Tax $2.75
1855: 4 BP16, 1 WP21, 5 BP12, 4 H $185, 40 CSH $135, 1 carriage $15, 1 watch $10, 1 clock $5, AH $175, Total value $525, Tax $4.45 — L4, SB4, TV5, Tax $2.75
1856: 4 BP16, 1 WP21, 5 BP12, 4 H $185, 40 CSH $135, 1 carriage $15, 1 watch $10, 1 clock $5, AH $175, Total value $525, Tax $12.90 — L4, SB4, TV5, Tax $5.50
1857: 5 BP16, 1 WP21, 6 BP12, 4 H $185, 40 CSH $135, 1 carriage $15, 1 watch $10, 1 clock $5, AH $175, Total value $525, Tax $10.10 — L4, SB4, TV6, Tax $9.17
1858: 229¼ acres
1859: 5 BP16, 1 WP16, 5 BP12, 4 H $185, 40 CSH $105, 1 carriage $15, 1 clock $5, AH $175, Tax 8.74 — L4, SB4, TV6, Tax: $9.17
1860: 1 WP16, 5 BP16, 1 WP21, 7 BP12, 4 H $300, 8 CSH $20, 1 watch $25, 1 clock $5, 1 carriage $5, AH $175, 6 C $60, 6 Sheep $50, Total Value $640, Tax $11.76
1861: 1 WP, 7 BP, 3 H $360, 1 Carriage $25, 6 C $70, 12 Sheep $35, 16 Hogs $50, 1 clock $5, AH $150, Total value $695 — L4, SB4, TV6, Tax: $9.17
1862: 1 WP, 16 BP $4800, 4 H $350, 8 C $60, 12 Sheep $60, 25 Hogs $75, 1 watch $5, 1 clock $5, AH $150, Total value $5,505, State taxes $34.23, 2 WP16, 5 BP16 — L4, SB4, TV6, Tax: $13.75
1863: 1 WP, 15 BP $10,500, 6 H $800, 7 C $300, 10 Sheep $120, 4 Hogs $50, AH $150, Total value $11,920, Tax $121.20, 1 WP16, 4 BP16 — L4, SB4, TV6, Tax: $22.93
1858: 1.6 acres, Adjoining C.P. Goddall & A. McDowell, 14 Miles from courthouse, $7 per acre including buildings, Total Value including building $7.60, Tax $0.29 } Transferred from W.W. Kennedy 5.5 Acres to S.J. Ragland
1862: 1.6 acres, Ground Squirrel Church, 16 Miles West of courthouse
1863: 1.6 acres, Ground Squirrel Church, North 16 Miles from courthouse
Abbreviations
WP16 = White Male age 16 or over
BP12 = Slaves over age 12 (and usually through age 16)
BP16 = Slaves over age 16
H = Horses, mules, mares and colts
C = Cattle
CSH = Cattle, Sheep, Hogs
L1 = 280½ acres adjoining Joanna Butler &C, Distance & bearing from the Court House: 14 SW Miles, Value of land per acre: $6.50
L2 = 25 acres adjoining Joanna Butler & C, 14 Miles SW of court house, Value of land per acre: $10.50
L3 = 305½ acres, 13 Miles SW of courthouse, $5 per acre
L4 = 229¼ 13 Miles SW of courthouse, $5 per acre ($6 beginning 1851, $10 beginning in 1857)
L5 = 76¼ acres adjoining George Kelley, 13 Miles SW of courthouse, $5 per acre, Total Value 381.25, Tax $0.48 transferred from Andrew McDowell
SB1 = Sum added on account of buildings $140.25
SB2 = $150
SB3 = $200
SB4 = $500
TV1 = Total value: $1823.25
TV2 = Total value: $262.50
TV3 = Total value: $1,527.50
TV4 = Total value: $1,146.25
TV5 = Total value: $1,375.50
TV6 = Total value: $2,292.50
AH = Aggregate value of household items and furniture
Andrew was an ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Ordination Bond: Andrew McDowell with sureties Robert Criddy and Meacon Ford dated 6 March 1833 presented credentials of ordination with the Methodist Episcopal Church to solemnize right to matrimony.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB35:114 6 March 1833 and HenricoCR(1831-1833):304 6 March 1833
He administered the following rights of matrimony.
25 June 1833 - John Tinsley amd Sarah Ford, daughter of Mary Ford HenricoMarriageRecords(1815-1853):46
5 December 1835 - Parks Tally and Elizabeth Holloway HenricoMarriageRecords(1815-1853):62
6 June 1836 - Daniel Crew and Jane F. Howle HenricoMarriageRecords(1815-1853):62
27 December 1836 - Richard Gray and Frances A. Priddy HenricoMarriageRecords(1815-1853):55
Andrew purchased a lot in 1832 in Henrico County and sold it in 1834.
James Whitelaw & wife Mary to Andrew McDowell, all of Henrico County, for $15 per acre. 2¾-acre lot beginning at a White Oak on the north side of the main stage road leading from Richmond to Fredericksburg, running thence N87E 20 ples, thence N6½W 20 poles __ corner Hawkins and Whitelaw, thence S86½W 22 poles to pointers on Cosgrove and Whitelasw, S4E 20 poles from a stone on Walton & beginning. Acknowledged 30 January 1832.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB33:116 1 January 1832
A deed of bargain and sale from James Whitelaw and Mary his wife to Andrew McDowell conveying two and three quarter acres of land was on the 31st day of January 1832 acknowledged in the Clerk's Office by the said Whitelaw and admitted to record.
HenricoCR(1831-1833):64 6 February 1832
Andrew McDowell & wife Elizabeth/Eliza J. of Henrico County to James R. Hawkins of same for $200. 2-acre 3-rood tract in Henrico County adjoining James R. Hawkins and Thilman E. Jeter. Signed: Andrew McDowell, Eliza I. McDowell. Acknowledged in Hanover County by Andrew McDowell on 25 December 1834 with feme covert on Eliza. Recorded 15 September 1835.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB37:399-400 25 December 1834
A deed of bargain and sale from Andrew McDowell and Eliza I. his wife to James R. Hawkins conveying a tract or parcel of land in the County of Henrico was produced in the Clerk's Office on 15th day of Septemr 1835 with the certificate of the acknowledgment of the said McDowell before two Justices of the County of Hanover & the certificate of the relinguishment of dower & admitted to record.
HenricoCR(1835-1838):10 25 December 1834
In 1849, he purchased a book from the estate of John Brown.
Estate of John D. Brown deceased.
3 ploughs No. 1 A. McDowell – $0.50
History of the United States A. McDowell – $0.40
Filed 5 February 1849.
HenricoWBInventoriesAccounts(1845-1866):28, 30
He was involved in the following processing of estates.
Will of Judith Strong dated 13 August 1851 and probated 27 April 1852. Executors: John J. Jones & Andrew McDowell.[KM Abstract]
HanoverWills(1785-1893):209-210
Will of Lucy T. Bowles dated 22 January 1858 and probated 23 February 1864. Executors: A. Crenshaw, Andrew McDowell, and Chastain White.[KM Abstract]
HanoverWB1(1862-1868):41-42
Dr The Estate of Lucy T. Bowles In account with Andrew McDowell her curator
1 November 1864 In Amt expended by E.J. McDowell Exix of A. McDowell late Curator, for provisions furnished Slaves belonging to Testatrix estate as per account rendered and Sworn to – 343.74
The undersigned after due advertisement proceeded on the 29th of March 30th of April 1866 to settle the annexed account of A. McDowells Curatorship of Lucy T. Bowles as rendered by E.J. McDowell Exix of said Curators … .[KM Abstract]
HanoverWB1:194-195 24 July 1866
A male slave was born in Hanover County in February 1862 to owner Andrew McDowell, Master. A female slave was born in October and one in November but the years are undetermined.
The processing of the Estate of Andrew by his wife Eliza is presented in the following records.
William L. White Jr administrator of Nancy Collen decd Pltf against Eliza J. McDowell administratrix of Andrew McDowell decd who in his lifetime was cooblidger with Hugh McDowell Deft } In debt. The judgment obtained in the office against the defendants not having been set aside and the plaintiff being now entitled to a final judgment, it is therefore considered that the plaintiff recover against the defendant the sum of one hundred and forty three dollars and fifty six cents with interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per centum per annum from the 5th day of June 1855 till payment, the debt and interest in the declaration mentioned, and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended. To be levied of the goods and chattels of the decedent in the hands of his administratrix to be administered subject to the following Credits viz: By Thirteen dollars and Sixty three cents, Thirty eight dollars, Eighty five dollars, and Twenty five dollars and seventy five cents. To be levied of the goods and chattels of the defts intestate in her hands to be administered.
HanoverCommonLawOrders(1868-1876):169 12 November 1873
Olin F. McDowell & wife to Philip S. Mosby trustee, trust deed on all of their interest in the estates of Andrew McDowell decd: and Silas White decd: and on the farm upon which said McDowell resides containing 166½ acres, and also all the horses, cattle, household and Kitchen furniture, farming implements &C upon said farm, dated March 1st 1875. Admitted to record May 19th 1875.
HanoverCommonLawOrders(1873-1876):441 16 June 1875
D.S. Jones Sheriff of Hanover County & as such administrator of Sarah Kennedy decd and Eldridge Cross Executor of Alice White deceased who sue for themselves & all other Creditors of Andrew McDowell deceased, who will come in & contribute ratably to the costs of this suit against Eliza J. McDowell widow of and personal representative of Andrew McDowell, decd, Silas L. McDowell, Olin F. McDowell, Wilber C.S. McDowell, Parotine A. McDowell, Eldridge Cross and Catharine A. his wife, Charles R. Montgomery & Eliza M. his wife and Peter H. Leadbetter and Alice J. his wife Defendants
This cause in which the plaintiffs have proceeded in the mode prescribed by law to non residents against the absent defendant Silas L. McDowell came on this day to be heard on the Bill taken for confessed & act for hearing as to all of the defendants (except S.L. McDowell) upon whom process has been duly served and they still failing to appear and plead answer or demure to the plaintiffs Bill and upon the Bill so act for hearing as to said Silas L. McDowell and on the exhibits filed and was argued by counsel for the plaintiffs, On consideration whereof the Court doth adjudge order and decree that it cause be referred to one of the commissioners of this Court with instructions to state the following accounts and make the following enquiries, viz:
1st An account of all debts & demands against the late Andrew McDowell deceased or his estate with the amounts thereof to whom due and their respective priorities.
2d An account of the transactions of the defendant E.J. McDowell personal representative of Andrew McDowell, deceased, from the date of her qualification to the present time.
3d An account showing what assets of said Andrew McDowell remain now liable for his debts.
4th An account showing of what real estate the said Andrew McDowell died seized with its fee simple and annual value and where situated and by whom held.
5th Whether the said Andrew McDowell died testate or intestate.
6th Whether dower can be conveniently assigned to Mrs. E.J. McDowell in the real estate of said Andrew McDowell.
7th Who was the surety of said Eliza J. McDowell on her bond as personal representative of Andrew McDowell deceased, and any other matter specially stated decreed pertinent by himself or required by any party to be so stated. The said commissioner is directed to publish notice once a week for four successive weeks in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond of the time and place fixed on by him for executing the requirements of this decree, which notice so published shall be equivalent to personnal service upon all the parties to this suit.
HanoverChancery8(1878-1881):98-99 29 April 1879
Kennedy's admr &C who sue &C Plaintiff against McDowell's admr & als Defendants.
This cause came on this day to be again heard on the papers formerly read and on the report of Comr S.C. Redd filed September 17th 1879, to which there is no exception, and on the accounts and deposition therewith returned and was argued by Counsel: On consideration whereof the Court doth adjudge, order and decree that Edwin Vaughan, B.B. Pleasants and Montel Butler, L.H. Canthorn and J.A. Brown, any three of whom may act, do, after having been duly sworn proceed to assign by metes and bounds unto the defendant E.J. McDowell widow of Andrew McDowell dec'd, her dower in the real estate of which Andrew McDowell died seized and mentioned in the bill and proceedings in Ashland District Hanover County containing 229½ acres adjoining lands of Montello Butler, Henry Saunders, & others & make report of their proceedings hereunder to the Court with a plat of the whole tract of land as well as such part as may be so assigned her as dower.
HanoverChancery8(1878-1881):194 29 October 1879
Kennedy's admr &C who sue &C Plaitiffs against McDowell and others Defendants }. This cause came on this day to be again heard on the papers formerly read, and on the report of commissioners J.A. Brown, Edwin Vaughan, Montelle Butler, and L.H. Cansthorn of the assignment made by them to Mrs. E.J. McDowell of her dower in Andrew McDowell's estate, which report was filed on the 18th february 1880 and to which no exception has been taken, and on the plat returned therewith and was argued by Counsel: On consideration whereof the Court doth appear and confirm the report of Commissioner Samuel C. Redd filed herein on September 17th 1879, and doth approve and confirm said report of Commissioners Brown, Vaughn, Butler and L.H. Cansthorn, and the Court doth adjudge order and decree that Eliza J. McDowell widow of Andrew McDowell deceased do hold for the period of her natural life as her dower in the real estate of the late Andrew McDowell, the parcel of land assigned her by said special commissioners and which is described as lot No. 1 upon the plat made by B.B. Pleasant surveyor of Hanover County on December 2nd 1879, and filed herein, containing thirty eight acres situated on the road leading from Goodalls to Ashland, and adjoining the lands of Montelle Butler, Lemuel Page and other. The Court doth further adjudge, order and decreee that William J. Leuke, who is hereby appointed to sell at public auction after having first advertised the time, place and terms of sale, once a week for three weeks in some newspaper published in the City of Richmond and by hand bills, the following real estate of which Andrew McDowell died seized, situated in the County of Hanover, Virginia in Ashland District, and described on said plat as Lot No. 2 containing One Hundred and ninety and seven eights acres adjoining the lands of Henry Saunders, James P. Woodson, James H. Crenshaw and others, and also the remainder in fee after the life estate of Mrs. E.J. McDowell in the said lot No. 1, above mentioned and assigned to Mrs McDowell as her dower. The said sale shall be upon the following terms: Enough in cash to pay the expenses of sale and the Costs of this suit, and the residue in three annual payments at one, two and three years after date, the purchaser to give bond with approved security for the deferred payments, bearing interest from day of sale, and the title retained till all the purchase money is paid and a conveyance ordered by the Court. The said special Commissioner shall not receive any money under this decree until he shall enter into bond in the penalty of Two Hundred Dollars (with security to be approved by the Court) before the Clerk of this Court and conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties hereunder.
HanoverChancery8(1878-1881):381-382
Copy of Will of Alice L. White dated 1864. Witnesses: C.B. Jones, Hugh McDowell.
Eliza J. McDowell Plt against Eldridge Cross and Charles R. Montgomery Executors of Alice L. White deceased and other Defts.
Court accepts copy of her Will as legal although original lost.[KM Abstract]
HanoverWB1:395-396 28 September 1869
Samuel McDowell
Samuel McDowell married Amelia Foreman, daughter of John, on 26 May 1812 in Henrico County VA.
Other than the tax lists presented in the section for his brother
James, he appeared in only the following list, possibly as a result of his death.
Henrico County VA
1846: Samuel McDowell 1 WP16, Attorneys paying specific tax: 3/1
James H.T. McDowell
Parents: Mary MNU
James H.T. McDowell [1803 - 28 April 1856
SHOC/FG] and Elizabeth MNU [1803 - 18 November 1875
SHOC/FG]. It's likely that Mary McDowell [1756 - 1828
SHOC/FG] is his mother given her age. They had the following identified children.
Charles F. McDowell [1827 - 12 January 1860
SHOC/FG] Charles reports being born in Ireland but that is unlikely given that his mother is born in Virginia.
Frances McDowell [c1833 - Unknown]
Robert McDowell [c1838 - Unknown]
They appeared in the following census records.
1830 Census Hanover County VA
James McDowell
1 Male 0-4: [Charles]
1 Male 15-19:
1 Male 20-29: [James]
1 Female 20-29: [Elizabeth]
1840 Census Hanover County VA
James McDowell
2 Males 0-4: [Frances, Robert]
1 Male 10-14: [Charles]
1 Male 30-39: [James]
1 Female 20-29:
1 Female 30-39: [Elizabeth]
1850 Census Richmond County VA
City of Richmond
James McDowell - 48 M - Constable - Ireland
Elizabeth - 44 F - VA
Frances - 17 M - VA
Robert - 12 M - VA
James appeared in the following tax lists of Hanover County VA.
Hanover County VA
1826: 8 BP12, 2 H, 1 Gig & Harness $30, Carriage Tax: $0.50, Tax $4.50
1828: 6 BP12, 2 H, 1 Gig & Harness $25, Carriage Tax: $0.50, Tax $3.56 — L1, TV1, Tax $1.35
1830: 3 BP12, 2 H, 1 Gig & Harness $20, Carriage Tax $0.50, Tax $1.71 — L1, SB1, TV2, Tax $1.46 $140¼ added for new building
1831: 5 BP12, 4 H, Tax $1.29
1832: 4 BP12, 4 H, 2 Coaches $5.50, Tax $1.55
1833: 5 BP12, 4 H, 1 Gig & Harness $35, Carriage Tax: $0.50, Tax $1.99 — L1, SB1, TV2, Tax $1.46 and L2, SB2, TV3, Tax $0.21
1834: L1, SB1, TV2, Tax $1.46 and L2, SB2, TV3, Tax $0.71
1835: 7 BP16, 4 H, 1 Gig & harness $40, Carriage tax $0.50, Tax $2.49 — L1, SB1, TV2, Tax $1.46 and L2, SB2, TV3, Tax $0.71
1836: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 4 BP16, 5 H, 1 Barouche $30, Tax $3.80 — L3, SB3, TV4, Tax $2.05 transferred from Benjamin Vaughn and L4, TV5, Tax $0.24 transferred from Francis Nuneus
1837: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 4 BP16, 6 H, 1 Barouche $25, Tax $3.61 — L3, SB3, TV4, Tax: $2.05 and L4, TV5, Tax $0.24
1838: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 3 BP16, 3 H, Tax $1.44 — L5, SB3, TV6, Tax $2.87
1839: 1 WP16, 2 BP12, 5 BP16, 4 H, Tax $2.42 — L5, SB3, TV6, Tax $2.87
1840: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 5 BP16, 4 H, 1 Barouche $0.50, Tax $4.12
1841: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 5 BP16, 4 H, 1 Barouche $50, Tax $4.90 — L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.98
1842: 1 WP16, 7 BP12, 5 BP16, 6 H, 1 carriage $50, Tax $5.55 — L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.78
1843: 1 WP16, 1 BP12, 5 BP16, 6 H, 1 clock, Tax $3.85
1844: 2 WP16, 1 BP12, 5 BP16, 7 H, 1 clock, Tax $3.52½ — L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.78
1845: 3 BP16, 4 BP12, 5 H, Tax $1.78 — L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.22
1846: 4 BP16, 4 BP12, 4 H, 1 carriage $50, Tax $1.68 — L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.22
1847: 1 WP16, 4 BP16, 5 BP12, 4 H, 1 clock, Tax $3.00
1848: L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.22
1849: L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.22
1850: L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.22
1851: L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $2.67
1852: L5, SB4, TV7, Tax $4.00
Abbreviations
WP16 = White male age 16 or over
WP21 = White male age 21 or over
BP12 = Slave over age 12 (usually through age 16)
BP16 = Slave over 16
H = Horses, mules, mares, and colts
L1 = 280½ acres adjoining Richd Thomas & others (adjoining Samual Butler's Estate & others in 1833 and Johanna Butler in 1834), 14 Miles SW of court house, $6.00 per acre ($6.50 beginning 1830)
L2 = 26 acres adjoining Samuel Butler's Estate & others (Johanna Butler in 1834), 14 Miles SW of court house, rate per acre $10.50
L3 = 320 acres adjoining C. Lowry & T.M. White, 14 Miles West of courthouse, $8 per acre
L4 = 50 acres adjoining C. Lowry & self, 14 Miles West of courthouse, $6 per acre
L5 = 370 acres adjoining C. Lowry & J. Pendleton (L. Lawrence in 1841, T.M. White in 1842, M. Beazeley in 1844) becomes South Anna River in 1845, 14 Miles SW of court house, $7.73 per acre ($6 begining 1841)
SB1 = Sum added to land on acccount of buildings $140 ($140.25 beginning 1833)
SB2 = Sum added to land $150
SB3 = Sum added to land $500
SB4 = Sum added to land $200
TV1 = Total value $1,683.00
TV2 = Total value $1,823.25
TV3 = Total value $262.50
TV4 = Total value $2,560
TV5 = Total value $300
TV6 = Total value $2,860.10
TV7 = Total value $2,220
James served in the Virginia Militia rising to the rank of Captain.
James McDowell as ensign in the room of Thomas M. White promoted.[KM Abstract]
GovernorOfficeCommisionPapers1826:(Loose Papers)
In Hanover County Court June 24th 1829 Ordered that … James McDowell as Lieutenant in the room of Thomas M. White promoted; Silas Ellet as ensign in the room of James McDowell promoted … .[KM Abstract]
GovernorOfficeCommisionPapers1829:(Loose Papers)
I James McDowell, Captain commanding one of the companies composing the 74th Regiment of Militia in this commonwealth … . Dated 12 April 1836.[KM Abstract]
GovernorOfficeCommisionPapers1836:(Loose Papers)
He was a constable in Hanover County.
… . J. McDowell a Constable in said County of Hanover having returned to the Clerk's Office of the said County an execution which issued for the same - "No effects found".[KM Abstract]
HenricoWB9:195 2 February 1835
He served on several juries in Hanover County.
Friday 4 October 1839 HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):261
Tuesday 13 Aril 1841 HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):380
Wednesday 14 April 1841 HanoverCommonLawOrder(1834-1841):382
Wednesday 4 October 1843 HanoverCommonLawOrder(1841-1845):302
He was Executor of the Estate of Samuel Butler and sued Mary Butler. The case proceeded from 1836 until 1840 when the court was notified that she was dead and the case abated on 6 April 1841. The numerous appearances of the case the court are listed below.
James McDowell against Mary Butler
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):44 Tuesday 12 April 1836
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):69 Thursday 6 October 1836
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):99 Wednesday 12 April 1837
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):122 Friday 6 October 1837
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):172 Wednesday 26 September 1838
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):188 Wednesday 3 October 1838
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):225 Thursday 11 April 1839
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):257 Wednesday 2 October 1839
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):258 Wednesday 2 October 1839
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):295 Wednesday 8 April 1840
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):297 Thursday 9 April 1840
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):360 Tuesday 6 April 1841
Only one of the court minutes contains useful information other than being a continuance or announcing her death and the abatement.
Robert M. Carver and John Butler having been summoned to attend here on this day as witnesses for James McDowell Exor of Samuel Butler decd were solemnly called but came not: whereupon on the motion of the said James McDowell Exor as aforesaid a Rule is given the said Robert M. Carver and John Butler to shew cause on the second day of April Term next why for their contempt they should not make their fine by the payment of sixteen Dollars each to accrue to the use of the said James McDowell Exor as aforesaid.
James McDowell Exor of Samuel Butler decd Plt against Mary Butler Deft } In Detinue. On the motion of the Defendant by her attorney a Commission de bene esse is awarded here to examine and take the Deposition of Wm Shirley a witness for her in this cause giving the Plaintiff legal notice of the time & place of taking the same.
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):258 Wednesday 2 October 1839
Ann Cosby sued James in 1836, but the suit was dismissed.
Ann Cosby Plt against James McDowell Deft } In Trespass. This suit on the motion of the Plaintiff by her attorney is dismissed.
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):49 Thursday 14 April 1836
Subsequently, he, as the Constable of the County of Hanover, sued for the benefit and at the costs of Ann Cosby, plaintiffs, against Robert M. Carver and William Baker, defendants, for debt. Numerous continuances occurred, and the case was dismissed on 2 April 1844. We list the dates of appearance of the case below.
McDowell for Cosby against Carver and Baker
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):77 Friday 7 October 1836
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):151 Friday 6 April 1838
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):153 Saturday 7 April 1838
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):175 Thursady 27 Septebmer 1838
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):151 Friday 6 April 1838
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):153 Saturday 7 April 1838
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):175 Thursday 27 September 1838
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):227 Thursday 11 April 1839
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):281 Tuesday 11 February 1840
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):305 Saturday 11 April 1840
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):305 Thursday 16 April 1840
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):343 Tuesday 16 February 1841
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):375 Saturday 10 April 1841
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1841-1845):8 Friday 1 October 1841
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1841-1845):84 Friday 15 April 1842
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1841-1845):156 Thursday 13 October 1842
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1841-1845):222-223 Saturday 8 April 1843
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1841-1845):304 Wednesday 4 October 1843
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1841-1845):352 Tuesday 2 April 1844
The following case is likely part of the Cosby action.
Elizabeth R. Carver Plt against Robert M. Carver and James McDowell Defts } Upon a motion for Judgment on a forfeited forthcoming bond. This day came the Plaintiff by William D. Winston her attorney and it appearing to the Court by the oath of a Witness that the Defendants have had leal notice of this motion, they were thereupon solemnly called but came not. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendants twelve hundred and thirty one Dollars and forty four cents, the penalty of the said bond and her costs by her about her motion in this behalf expended.
But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of six hundred and fifteen Dollars and seventy two cents with interest thereon after the rate of six per centum per annum to be computed from the 1st day of May 1838 till paid and the costs.
And is to have credit by seventy five Dollars paid the 22nd day of May 1838 per direction of the Plaintiff.
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):184 Monday 1 October 1838
As one of the constables of Hanover County, he sued for the benefit of Rial Eubank, Julia Ann Eubank, and James Eddleton against John C. Brock and Nathaniel Cross. The case appeared in court several times as listed below and was dismissed on 2 October 1841.
McDowell for Eubank &C against Brock and Cross
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):230 Thursday 11 April 1839
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):282 Tuesday 11 February 1840
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):312 Thursay 16 April 1840
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):346 Tuesday 16 February 1841
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1841-1845):11 Saturday 2 October 1841
He was involved in litigation related to Fleming Brown.
Edmund Winston assignee of James McDowell otherwise called J. McDowell Plt against Fleming Brown otherwise called F. Brown Deft } In Debt. This day came the Plaintiff by his attorney and the Defendant still failing to appear. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant fifty Dollars, the Debt with Declaration mentioned with interest thereon after the rate of six per centum per annum to be computed from the 10th day of August 1837 till paid and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the Defendant in mercy &C.
HanoverCommonLawOrder(1835-1841):211-212 12 October 1838
Azzad Cisby Plt against Fleming Brown Deft } This day came the parties by their attornies and the Court being of opinion that the exceptions taken by the Plaintiff to the Depositions of Charles Goodall, Callom B. Jones and James McDowell taken on the 3rd day of August 1838 are well taken doth sustain the said exceptions: And thereupon this cause coming on to be heard on the bill, answers thereto, exhibits and examinations of Witnesses & was argued by Counsel the Court doth adjudge order and Decree that the Injunction awarded the Plaintiff on the 14th day of August 1837 be dissolved and his bill and amended bill be dismissed and that the Plaintiff pay to the Defendant his costs by him about his defence in this suit expended with damages according to Law.
HanoverChanceryOrder(1838-1846):39 Thursday 11 October 1838
Azjad Cisby Plt Against Fleming Brown Deft } This day came the parties by their attornies, and the Court being of opinion that the exceptions taking by the Plaintiff to the Depositions of Charles P. Goodall, Callom B. Jones, and James McDowell taken on the 3rd of August 1838 are well taken, doth sustain the said exceptions: And thereupon this cause coming to be heard; on the Bill, amended Bill, answers thereto, exhibits and examinations of Witnesses, and was argued by Counsel, On consideration whereof the Court doth adjudge order and Decree that the Injunction awarded the Plaintiff on the 14th day of August 1837 be dissolved, and his Bill and ammended Bill be dismissed, and that the Plaintiff pay to the Defendant his cost by him about his defence in this behalf expended with damages according to Law.
HanoverChanceryOrder(1838-1846):50 Friday 12 April 1839
HENRICO COUNTY
James McDowall
Parents: Unknown
James McDowall was a British subject and likely lived in Henrico County VA before a move to Bermuda. He operated a company with a Buchannan — likely Walter Buchanan — and survived him. There are numerous court cases involving them but we begin with a deed from Cumberland County VA and several court records.
An Indenture of bargain & sale between Francis Amos of the one part and Walter Buchanan of the other part of the memorandum of livery & seizin & receipt indorsed were proved by James McDowall, Thomas Irving & Andrew Hamilton witnesses thereto and by the court ordered to be recorded.
A bil of sale from Francis Amos to Walter Buchanan is proved by James McDowall & Thomas Irving witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
CumberlandOB(1764-1767):15 24 September 1764
Buchannan & McDowall against Coupland continued
CumberlandOB(1797-1801):125 26 July 1798
Buchannan & McDowall Plaintiffs against David Coupland Defendant } In debt. Thomas Randolph became special bail for the defendant the Writ of Enquiry formerly awarded in this cause is set aside, the said defendant by his attorney pleads payment and the plaintiff joins the issue. Therefore &C.
CumberlandOB(1797-1801):162 25 October 1798
Buchannan & McDowall Plaintiffs against David Coupland Defendant } In debt. This day came the parties by their attorneys, and thereupon came also a jury [List] who say the defendant hath not paid the debt. Plaintiff to recover £18.6.9 together with costs. Plaintiff motions for new trial but overruled.[KM Abstract]
CumberlandOB(1797-1801):247 24 July 1799
Buchannan & McDowall Plaintiffs against Thomas Randolph & William Randolph Defendants } On and for an Ex. upon a delivery bond forfeited. This day came the plaintiffs by their attorney, and it appearing from the oath of a witness that the defendants have had legal notice of this motion & being now solemnly called & failing to appear it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff have execution against the said defendants for the sum of fifty pounds four shillings, together with their costs by them in this behalf expended.
But to be discharged by the payment of the sum of twenty five pounds two shillings, with Interest thereon from the 25th day of November 1800 till paid & costs.
CumberlandOB(1797-1801):509 25 May 1801
Suits were also filed in Amherst County.
Buchannan & McDowell Plt against James Penn, Exor of Gabriel Penn decd Deft } In Debt. On the motion of the Deft a Commission is awarded him to examine and take the Deposition of Joseph Higginbotham de bene asse on his giving the Plt legal notice of the time and place of taking such Deposition. And this cause is continued to the next quarterly Court at the motion and costs of the Deft.
AmherstOB(1799-1801):217 Friday 23 May 1800
Buchanan & McDowell Plt against James Penn, Exor of Gabriel Penn decd Deft } In Debt. Continued to the next Quarterly Court at the motion and cost of the Defendant.
AmherstOB(1799-1801):271 Wednesday 20 August 1800
Buchanan & McDowell Plt against James Penn, Exor of Gabriel Penn decd Deft } In Debt. Jury say Deft did not pay the debt and assess damages to one penny besides costs. On the motion of the Deft and for reasons appearing to th Court, It is ordered that the verdict of the Jury aforesaid be set aside and the cause is continued til the next term for a new trial to be had therein and that the Defts pay the costs of the former trial.[KM Abstract]
AmherstOB(1799-1801):376 Wednesday 19 November 1800
The Estate of Benjamin Sheppard decd.
23 February 1802 To Cash paid Buchanan & McDowell per rect – £30.0.0
Filed 2 August 1831.[KM Abstract]
HenricoWB8:30
The following records likely involves this James given that a Buchanan is also named.
Elisha White Complainant against Robert, Samuel and Emmanuel Elam Defendants } In an Injuction in Chancery. … Witness our hands this 2d September 1772. James McDowall, James Buchanan, Wm Macon jr.[KM Abstract]
LunenburgOB13:339-340 9 July 1773
James McDowell and James Buckanan Plts agt Robert Rutherford Defendant } In Debt. Plaintiffs to recover £120 and costs. But discharged by £60 with Interest at 5% from 7 November 1771 til paid and costs agreeable to stay Execution till 20 December next.
YorkOB4:69 Monday 21 November 1774
James appeared in many Henrico County records, mostly as the surviving partner of Buchanan & McDowall.
The Estate of Samuel Mitchel Decd
19 December 1771 To cash paid James McDowall – £15.0.0
May 1773 To cash paid James McDowall in part of his acct – £9.10.7½
Filed 28 September 1784.[KM Abstract]
HenricoWillsSettlements(1781-1787):162-164
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Plt against William Morris Deft } In Debt. Plaintiff to recover £27 half penny and costs. But discharged by payment of £13.10 a farthing with Interest at 5% from 31 July 1775 and Plt agrees to deduct 8 years interest from judgment and stay execution til 1 March 1797.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB6:634 10 March 1796
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Plt against David Bowles and Benjamin Sheppard junior executors of William Sheppard deceased Defts } In Debt. Plaintiff to recover £124.18.4. But discharged by payment of £62.9.2 with Interest from 25 June 1782 at 5%. Plt agrees to allow discount of 8 years interest from judgment and stay execution until 1 March 1797.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:1 2 May 1796
James McDowell against Woodson Parsons continued
James McDowell against Wiliam Morris and wife continued.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:70 Tuesday 5 July 1796
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell against Woodson Parsons continued
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell against William Morris and Ursula his wife formerly Ursula Parsons continued.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:241 Tuesday 7 February 1797
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Plt against Samuel Brittain Deft } In Debt. Defendant acknowledges Plaintifs actions. Plaintif to recover £15 one penny together with Interest at 5% from 1 December 1783 and costs.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:258-259 Monday 6 March 1797
James McDowell executor of George Rice deceased Plt against David Ross } On motion upon a a Bond ientered into by Henry Banks and the Defendant for the forthcoming and delivery of certain property tendered by the said Henry Banks in discharge of his Body taken on the plaintiffs execution issued against him. Banks had legal notice but failed to appear. Plaintiff to recover £381.18.10 penalty of bond. But discharged by £190.19.5 with Interest at 5% from 11 April 1797.
James McDowell executor of George Rice deceased Plt against David Ross } On a motion upon a Bond entered into by the Defendant as security to Henry Banks. Defendant had legal notice but failed to appear. Plaintiff to recover £388.3.4 penalty of bond. But discharged by £194.1.8 with Interest at 5% from 11 April 1797.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:339 Tuesday 4 July 1797
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Plt against Benjamin Harrison executor of Peyton Randolph deceased Deft } In case. Continued to next term.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:401
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan & McDowell Plt against William Cook Deft } In Debt. Samuel McGraw will assume condemnation of Court if Defendant cast. Office ruling set aside.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:504 Wednesday 8 November 1797
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan & McDowell Plt against Benjamin Harrison Executor of Peyton Randolph deceased Deft } In Case. Defendant says did not assume as in Declaration or within 5 years befor suing out original Writ and ordered that Writ of Inquiry in Office be set aside.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:530 11 November 1797
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan & McDowell Plt against William Morris and Ursula his wife formerly Ursula Parsons Deft } Continued.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB7:537 Tuesday 5 December 1797
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan & McDowell Plt against Benjamin Harrison Executor of Peyton Randolph deceased Deft } In Case. Jury list. Verdict: did not assume within 5 years of original writ. Plaintiff takes nothing and Defendant goes free.
Ordered that James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan & McDowell pay unto Samuel Williamson $2.12 for four days attendance here as a witness against Benjamin Harrison Executor of Peyton Randolph deceased.[KM Abatract]
HenricoOB7:602 Tuesday 6 March 1798
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Plt against William Cooke Deft } In Debt. [Jury list]. Defendant not paid debt. Plaintiff recover £14.15.7 and costs. But Judgment discharged by payment of £7.7.9 half penny with Interest from 1 June 1784 till paid at five per centum per annum.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB8:24 Tuesday 8 May 1798
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Plt against William Morris and Samuel Turner Defts } On a motion upon a bond entered into by the Defts for the forthcoming of certain property taken on the Plaintiff's Execution issued against the Estate of the deft William Morris. Defendants had legal notice but failed to appear. Plaintiff to recover £51.3.10 half the penalty of bond and costs. But discharged by payment of £25.11.11 with Interest from 28 September 1797 at 5% per annum.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB8:39 Thursday 10 May 1798
On the petition of James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell against William Morris and Ursula his wife formerly Ursula Parsons. This day came the parties by their attornies, who being fully heard, It is considered by the Court that the said petition be dismissed, and that the Defendants recover against the plaintiff their costs by them about their defence in this behalf expended.
Ordered that James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell pay unto Samuel Parsons two dollars and fifty three cents for one days attendance here and coming and returning twenty five miles as a Witness for him against William Morris and Ursula his wife formerly Ursula Parsons.
HenricoOB8:102-103 5 June 1798
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan andMcDowell Plt against Samuel Brittain and John Brittan Defts } On motion upon a bond entered into by the Defendants for the forthcoming of certain property taken on the Plaintiffs execution issued against the Estate of the defendant Samuel Brittain. Defendants had legal notice but failed to appear. Plaintiff to recover £64.4.10 the penalty of bond and costs. But discharged by payment of £30.2.1 with Interest from 1 August 1798 at 5% per annum.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB8:248-249 Monday 1 October 1798
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Plt against John Mosby Deft } In Case. Mosby says did not assume, Writ of Enquiry set aside, and Deft acknowledge Plaintiff's action. Damages in Declaration at £75.13.4 one farthing. Plaintiff to recover amount set in an agreement plus costs.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB8:500 Friday 10 May 1799
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Complainant against Samuel Parsons and Judith Owen administratrix of Hobson Owen deceased, which said Samuel and Judith are children and heirs at law of Susanna Parsons deceased Deft } In Chancery. Defendant fail to appear to answer Bill. Order Bill be taken as confessed and defendants to be presented with order for processing next Court.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB11:322 Tuesday 3 April 1804
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Complainant against Samuel Parsons and Judith Owen administratrix of Hobson Owen decd which said Samuel and Judith are children and heirs at law of Susanna Parsons deceased Defendants } In Chancery. Defendants failed to appear. Ordered they pay complainant £16.4.11 3 farthings with Interest at 5% from 15 December 1775 and costs.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB11:392 Monday 4 June 1804
James McDowell surviving partner of Buchanan and McDowell Plaintiff against Dabney Williamson and George Williamson Executors of Samuel Williamson deceased Defendants } In Case. Jury verdict: Damages sustained by Plaintiff £102.3.6 and Plf to recover with Interest and with costs.[KM Abstract]
HenricoOB11:433 Wednesday 8 August 1804
In 1785, James McDowall of the Island of Bermuda appoints Power of Attorney to close out his affairs.
James McDowall of Island of Bermuda appoints James Buchanan, Alexander Buchanan, and John Graham, or either of them his Power of Attorney to close out all his affairs, presummably in Henrico County VA. Signed: James McDowall in City of Richmond. Witnesses: John Buchanan, Wm Mitchell, Andw Rolnald. Acknowledged 6 February 1792.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB3:556-557 3 October 1785
Samuel Williamson of Henrico County and James McDowell formerly of Virginia but now residing in the Island of Bermuda by Alexander Buchanan of City of Richmond, his attorney, to George Picket of City of Richmond for £200. McDowell seized of two half-acre lots in Richmond numbers 477 and 478 granted to him by Wiliam Byrd and others dated 17 October 1775 and McDowell sold his rights to Samuel Williamson but no deed and then escheated to Commonwealth since McDowell a British subject but later by courts back to Williamson dated 19 November 1785. Signed: Samuel Williamson, James McDowall by Alexr Buchanan his attorney. Acknowledged 6 February 1792.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB3:568-570 1 January 1792
John McDowell
Parents: Unknown
John [c1822 - 31 March 1886 PMT] married Nancy Anne Jane Jones [c1829 (1821 PA at FG of son George) - After 1880 Census], the daughter of Richard Jones and Elizabeth MNU, on 7 October 1848 by Philip Courtnery in Henrico County. His middle initial or name might be "H" or "Washington." The identity of her parents is proven by the following court record.
It is proven to the satisfaction of this Court that Richard Jones, late of Henrico County, to whom a Patent for 160 acres of land in the State of Illinois was issued for Military Services, died in this County on the 1st day of July in the year 1849, leaving Mrs. Elizabeth Jones his widow, and the following children his only heirs at law, to wit: Major P. Jones, Lenora Ann who intermarried with Robert B. Taylor, Margaret who intermarried with Gideon Kellqur, Richard Jones, James Jones and Nancy Jane, who intermarried with John McDowell, who are all of lawful age.
HenricoCM(1853-1855):105 7 September 1853
They had the following children.
Alice Virginia McDowell [24 November 1855 - 2 July 1925
OGC/FG] married Richard Henry McCook [1862 - 1929
OGC/FG].
George Washington McDowell [18 February 1853 Baltimore - 26 January 1925
OAK/FG] married Roberta Ann Childress [January 1857 - 26 July 1942
OAK/FG], the daughter of William Henry Childress and Parthenia Throckmorton.
Thomas Jefferson McDowell [24 July 1854 - 29 December 1905 at age 50
OAK/FG].
Elizabeth McDowell [c1856(7) - Unknown]
Adelaide S. McDowell [18 October 1859 - 13 August 1933
OAK/FG] married Charles lewis Augustus Doeppe [19 January 1858 Germany - 6 May 1932
OAK/FG]
William Ira McDowell [September 1862 - Unknown] at age 27 married first to Anna Belle Enroughty [c1864 - Unknown] at age 25 on 27 November 1889 in Henrico County VA and perhaps second to Mary MNU.
Anna Catherine McDowell [c1863 - Unknown] married Charles Klein [c1855 - Unknown] at age 29, son of George A. Klein and Eva MNU, on 12 March 1884 in Richmond VA with father listed as John H. McDowell and mother Ann J. McDowell. 16 September 1906 married a Celest
Emma McDowell [c1870 - Unknown] at age 24 married Joseph McCauley [c1857 - Unknown] at age 37, the son of James McCauley and Elizabeth Johnson, on 16 October 1894 in Richmond VA.
Mary McDowell[c1867 - 1880 PMT]
They appeared in the following census records.
1860 Census Henrico County VA
Eastern Division
John McDowell - 37 M - Grocer - PA
Ann J. - 30 F - VA
Alice K. - 9 F - VA
Geo. W. - 8 M - MD
Thomas J. - 6 M - VA
Elizabeth - 4 F - VA
Adalaide S. - 9/12 F - VA
Elizabeth P. Jones - 64 F - VA
John Patrum - 27 M - Distiller - VA
1870 Census Henrico County VA
Varina
Geo.McDowell - 46 M - Farmer - PA
Anna J. - 38 F - Keeping house - VA
Alice - 18 F - At home - VA
George - 16 M - At home - MD
Thomas - 16 M - At home - VA
Elizabeth - 12 F - At home - VA
Adaline - 10 F - At home - VA
Ira - 8 M - At home - VA
Anna C. - 6 F - At home - VA
Emma - 4 F - At home - VA
Mary - 2 F - At home - VA
1880 Census Henrico County VA
Fairfield
John Macdowell - 58 M - Work in Foundry - PA PA PA
Ann I. - 50 F - Wife - Keeping house - VA VA VA
Thomas I. - 24 M - Son - Laborer - VA VA VA
William I. - 17 M - Son - Laborer - VA VA VA
Anna C. - 13 F - Daughter - VA VA VA
Emme W. - 10 F - Daughter - VA VA VA
John appeared in the following court records. It's clear that he was a merchant.
The Estate of Samuel Pleasants deceased in account with Philip B. Jones administrator with the will annexed. Cr:
5 January 1854 By Cash of John McDowell in part of Elizabeth Jones' bond for the hire of Adeline for year 1851 – $15.00
17 November 1854.[KM Abstract]
HenricoWB14:524
On the motion of John McDowell who desires his license as a merchant to include permission to sell by retail wine ardent spirits or a mixture thereof at his store in the County of Henrico, the Court doth certify that he is a person of good character and that it sees no objection to such permission being granted.
HenricoCM(1860-1861):24 Thursday 5 April 1860
On the motion of John McDowell who this day produced the Sheriffs receipt for thirty five dollars and fifty cents the tax imposed by law, the Court being of opinion that he is sober and good character and will probably keep a house orderly useful and such as the law requires a license is granted him to keep an Ordinary at his said house in the County of Henrico until the 30th day of April next.
HenricoCM(1860-1861):182 Monday 1 October 1860
On the motion of John McDowell, who this day produced the receipt of the Collector of taxes for this County for Thirty Dollars and fifty cents, the tax imposed by law, and the Court being of opinion that he is sober and of good character, and will probably keep a house orderly, useful and such as the law requires, a license is granted him to keep an ordinary at his house in the County of Henrico till the 30th day of April 1866.
HenricoCM(1864-1867):313 Saturday 12 August 1865
Administration on the estate of Nathaniel W. Thompson deceased is granted Martha J. Thompson who made oath according to law, and with John N. Davis her security (who first justified on oath as to his sufficiency) entered into and acknowledged a bond in the penalty of Three hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs, which bond is ordered to be recorded, certificate is granted her for obtaining letters of administration on said estate in due form. John McDowell, John Russell, James Jones, Geo. W. Baker & John E. Bossieux any three of whom may act are appointed appraisers.
HenricoCM(1864-1867):437 Wednesday 4 April 1866
John and his wife transacted numerous deeds. In particular, he was a trustee for real estate intended for the benefit of his wife. We provide abstracts of the deeds as well as corresponding court records.
William Christian & wife Mary T. of Henrico County to John McDowell of Richmond for $45. Lot No. 11 in Square 16 in Town of Fulton Henrico County near Richmond fronting 30 feet on northern side of Louisiana Street running back between parallel lines 110 feet to an alley 10 feet wide. Also Lot No. 20 in Square 17 in Fulton fronting 30 feet on northern side of State Street and running back between parallel linse 110 feet to an alley 10 feet wide. Acknowledged 20 April 1853 with feme covert on 19 April 1853 and recorded 2 May 1853.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB62(1853):219 14 April 1853
A deed dated 14th April from Wm Christian and Mary T. his wife to John McDowell conveying real estate in Henrico was admitted to record 2d May 1853
HenricoCM(1853-1855):[None] Monday 6 June 1853
John McDowell & wife Nancy Jane of Henrico to B.W. Seal of same for $30. Lot No. 11 of Square 16 in Town of Fulton Henrico County near City of Richmond fronting 30 feet on the northern side of Louisiana Street and running back between parallel lines 110 feet to an alley 10 feet wide, conveyed to McDowell by William Christian & wife dated 14 April 1853. Signed: John McDowell, Nancy Jane McDowell. Acknowledged by McDowells with feme covert on 20 September 1853.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB63(1853-1854):183-184 20 September 1853
A deed dated 20th September 1853 from John McDowell and Nancy Jane his wife to B.W. Seal, conveying a lot in Henrico, was admitted to record 20th September 1853.
HenricoCM(1853-1855):[None] Monday 3 October 1853
Joseph S. Walthall and wife Matilda E. of Richmond to John McDowell of Henrico County for $41.20. Lot 19 in Square 17 in Town of Fulton Henrico County fronting 30 feet on the North side of State Street & between Erin & Cullram Streets and which runs back between parallel lines 110 feet to an alley 10 feet wide. Acknowledged 30 August 1854.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB65(1854-1855):267 24 March 1854
A deed dated 24th March 1854 from Joseph S. Walthall and wife to John McDowell conveying real estate in Henrico was admitted to record 25th September 1854.
HenricoCM(1853-1855):357 Monday 2 October 1854
John McDowell & wife Anne Jane to George Woodfin. Two Lots No. 19 & 20 in Town of Fulton, Henrico County, in Square 17 fronting together with Northern side of State Street and running back between parallel lines 100 feet to an alley 10 feet wide conveyed to McDowell dated 14 April 1853 from Wm Christian & wife and second dated 24 March 1854 from Joseph L. Walthall & wife. Trust to secure Timothy Kerse of payment of $307.84 on notes drawn by McDowell. Signed: John McDowell, Anne Jane McDowell. Acknowledged by McDowells with feme covert on 3 December 1855.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB67(1855-1856):366-367 3 December 1855
Deed of Trust: George Woodfin of Henrico County of first part, Timothy Kerse of Richmond of second, and John McDowell of Henrico County of third. John McDowell & Anne Jane McDowell to secure to Kerse payment of $311.84 in notes and McDowells conveyed to Woodfin in DoT Lots 19 and 20 in Town of Fulton Square 17 and now Woodfin releases to McDowell his claim in their previous DoT. Signed: Geo: Woodfin, Tim Kerse. Acknowledged by Woodfin 4 October 1856.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB68(1856):604 3 October 1856
A deed of release dated 8th October 1856 from Geo: Woodfin Trustee & Timothy Kerse to John McDowell Releasing Real Estate in Henrico was admitted to record 4th October 1856.
HenricoCM(1856-1857):159 Monday 6 October 1856
James Kilgour of first part, John McDowell Trustee of second part, and Margaret Kilgour, wife of Gideon Kilgour, of third part. McDowell to serve as trustee for tract of land for Margaret Kilgour. Acknowledged 9 December 1856.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB69(1856-1857):77 9 December 1856
A deed of trust dated 9th December 1856 from James Kilgour to John McDowell trustee for Margaret Kilgour, conveying real estate in Henrico County was admitted to record 9th December 1856.
HenricoCM(1856-1857):247 Monday 5 January 1857
Charles Hogan, trustee for Margaret Dobbins wife of Robert H. Dobbins, to John McDowell for $20. One half of Lot No. 9 conveyed to Hogan by Richard Jones & wife dated 14 June 1854 in Henrico County near Richmond fronting 30 feet on Centre Street and running back at right angles on Spring Street 80 feet. Acknowledged 19 July 1858.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB72(1858-1859):38-39 29 March 1858
Madison Lipscombe of Richmond to John McDowell of Henrico County for $33. Greater part of Lot No. 67 of Square 9 in Town of Fulton near Richmond fronting on the south side of State Street 24 feet running back within parallel lines 110 feet to an alley 10 feet wide bounded on East by Lot 66. Acknowledged 11 May 1858 and recorded 9 December 1858.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB72(1858-1859):215 6 April 1858
Madison Lipscomb to John McDowell Deed conveying real estate in Henrico Dated 26th April 1858 and recorded 9 December 1858.
HenricoCM(1858-1860):[None] Monday 3 January 1859
Martha R. Franklin of City of Richmond to John McDowell of same for $130. Lot in Henrico in Port Mayo in Richmond fronting on north side of Louisana Street 23 feet running back 90 feet on the western line of Sixth Street to an alley 10 feet wide. In trust that McDowell hold the property for use of Ann Jane McDowell and her children and to occupy, possess, and enjoy said lot with rents issues during term of her life free of incumbrance and charge of her husband and husband can reside on property if she dies during his life and then same to be divided among her children. He can sell property by her writing and authority. Signed: Martha R. Franklin (her mark). Acknowledged 16 November 1859.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB73(1859):490 16 November 1859
Martha R. Franklin to John McDowell trustee for Jane Anne McDowell Deed conveying real estate in Henrico, dated and recorded 16 November 1859.
HenricoCM(1858-1860):334 Monday 5 December 1859
Deed of Trust: John McDowell & wife Anne Jane of Henrico County to William Folkes of same. Lots 19 and 20 in Town of Fulton Henrico County fronting together 60 feet on the northern side of State Street and running back between parallel lines 110 feet to an alley 10 feet wide to secure notes by them to Burnham Davis. Signed: John McDowell, Anne Jane McDowell. Acknowledged by McDowells with feme covert 3 February 1860.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB74(1859-1860):109-110 22 December 1859
John McDowell & wife to William Folkes trustee for Burnham David trust Deed conveying real estate in Henrico dated 22d December 1859 & recorded February 3d 1860.
HenricoCM(1858-1860):377
William Folkes Trustee for Burnham Davis to John McDowell Release Deed releasing real estate in Henrico County dated 23d July and recorded 21st August 1860.
HenricoCM(1860-1861):169 Monday 3 September 1860
John McDowell & wife Anne Jane of Henrico to William H. Smith of same for $50. Lot No. 67 of Square 9 in Town of Fulton conveyed from Madison Lipscomb. Signed: John McDowell, Ann Jane McDowell. Acknowledged by McDowells with feme covert 3 March 1860.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB74(1859-1860):200-201 3 March 1860
John McDowell & wife to Wm H. Smith Deed conveying real estate in Henrico dated & recorded 3 March 1860.
HenricoCM(1858-1860):398 Monday 5 March 1860
John McDowell & wife Anne Jane to Wiliam R. Wasley to hold in trust for his wife Mary A. Wasley and children and for his child by former marriage for $500. Lots 19 and 20 in Square 17 in Town of Fulton Henrico County. Signed: John McDowell, Ann J. McDowell. Acknowledged by McDowells with feme covert 21 August 1860.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB75(1860-1861):13 21 August 1860
John McDowell and wife to William R. Wasley Trustee for Mary A. Wasley, Deed conveying real estate in Henrico County, dated and recorded 21st August 1860.
HenricoCM(1860-1861):169 Monday 3 September 1860
Albert Stubbs, A.B. Clark and George W. Barker trustees of Union Building Fund Company to John McDowell at auction for $155. Lot No. 5 in Port Mayo fronts 22 feet in the north line of Louisiana Street and runs back between parallel lines 90 feet to a 10-foot alley. Acknowledged 27 April 1860.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB77(1862):357-358 27 April 1860
Ann Jane McDowell authorises Trustee John McDowell based on DoT to her from Martha R. Franklin HenricoDB73:490 dated 16 November 1859 to sell lot.
John McDowell Trustee & wife Anne Jane to James Kerse for $3,000. Lot in Henrico County in Port Mayo near Richmond fronting in north line of Louisiana Street 23 feet and running back 90 feet on the western line of Sixth Street to an alley 10 feet wide. Signed: John McDowell trustee. Acknowledged 28 September 1863.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB79(1863):526-527 22 September 1863
John McDowell & wife Anne Jane of Henrico to James Kerse for $2,000. Lot No. 5 in Henrico County fronting 22 feet on the norther line of Louisiana Street and running back between parallel lines 90 feet to a 10 foot alley, conveyed to McDowell by Albert G. Stubbs. Signed: John McDowell, Ann Jane McDowell. Acknowledged by McDowells with feme covert 26 September 1863 and recorded 28 September 1863.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB79(1863):527-528 22 September 1863
Jane E. Melton authorises Trustee Thomas Binford of land for benefit from Thomas J. Melton to sell and convey to John McDowell Trustee for Anne Jane his wife 96.69-acre tract on which her father John Whitlock Junior resided at his death reserving 1/8-acre burial ground and access to Marl Pits. Dated 29 September 1863.
Sold to McDowell as trustee for $3,710 under same terms as HenricoDB73:490 DoT from Martha R. Franklin. Acknowledged 29 September 1863 and admitted 23 October 1865.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB80(1863-1864):87-88 29 September 1863
On the motion of Anne Jane McDowell, wife of John McDowell, the Court doth appoint John E. Bossieux trustee in the place and stead of the said John McDowell trustee in a deed from Thomas Binford trustee to the said John McDowell for the benefit of the said Anne Jane McDowell (the said John McDowell being now beyond the limits of the Confederate States of America) the said deed bears date the 29th day of September 1863, and is duly recorded in the Clerk's Office of Henrico County Court in deed book No. 80 page 87. And the Court doth order that the said John E. Bossieux be substituted to all the rights, powers, duties and responsibilities which were confered by said deed upon the said John McDowell.
HenricoCM(1864-1867):260 Monday 6 February 1865
Thomas Binford Trustee to John McDowell Trustee Deed conveying real estate in Henrico, dated 29 September & recorded 23d October 1863.
HenricoCM(1861-1863):434 Monday 2 November 1863
John E. Bossuix substitute Trustee, to Thomas Taylor Senior Trustee for Mary J. Dennis (wife of O.H. Dennis). Whereas deed dated 29 September 1863 Thomas Benford Trustee for Jane E. Melton conveyed to John McDowell Trustee for Anne Jane McDowell 96.59-acre tract in Henrico County reserving family 1/8-acre burial ground and right of way to Marl Pits and deed of settlement from Martha R. Franklin to John McDowell and whereas John McDowell having left the State, Bossuix is his substitute. Ann Jane McDowell has requested Bossuix to sell the tract to Thomas Taylor Senior Trustee for May J. Dennis for $8,000. Authorization by Ann J. McDowell. Land sold and deed given. Deed presented to Court on 8 March 1865.[KM Abstract]
HenricoDB81(1864-1866):229-230 10 February 1865
Following the Civil War, a Southern Claims Commission was established and "Settled Case Files" were approved. John McDowell served as a witnes for claims made by Richard Sykes and Isaac Sykes. The date of their respect files is 20 March 1872 and we abstract several relevant passages naming John. It's not clear from these and
other records that he remained in Richmond during the Civil War or fought for the confederacy.
Claim of Richard Sykes of Henrico County
That, by the following named persons, the claimant expects to prove that from the beginning of hostilities against the United States, to the end thereof, his sympathies were constantly with the cause of the United States; that he never, of his own free will and accord, did anything, or offered, or sought, or attempted to do anything, by word or deed, to injure said cause or retard its success, and that he was at all times ready and willing, when called upon, or if called upon, to aid and assist the cause of the Union, or its supporters, so far as his means and power and circumstances of the case permitted:
John McDowell of Richmond VA.
Thereupon, the said John McDowell being about the age of 46 years, by occupation a Boiler Maker and resident of the County of Henrico and State of Virginia having been by me (by virtue of my office aforesaid) first cautioned and sworn to testify the truth, the whole truth and nothing by the truth, in the matter of the claim aforesaid, I did carefully examine the said John McDowell apart from all the other witnesses named in this case, and he did thereupon depose, testify and say, as follows, viz: the testimony I have given in the case of Isaac Sykes applies word for wordk to that of Richard Sykes. I desire to refer to that. I have no doubt of Richard Sykes loyalty to the United States. John McDowell.
John McDowell, an Irishman, and Wm James & Richard Sykes testify to the ownership of the property & to the taking by the soldiers. That the Army was then provided with the usual Army supplies is doubtless true & items 8, 9, & 10 were taken lawlessly & by men depredation.
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
James McDowell
Parents: Unknown
James McDowell [Unknown - c1686] is only known through his Will where he names his wife as Mary and names a daughter Olivia.
Will of James MackDowell
Source: IsleOfWightWillsDeeds2(1661-1719)
The Last Will and Testament of James Mackdowell being sick and weak in Body butt of perfect memory: first I do bequeath my Soul to God who gave it me and my body to the Earth in hope of a joyful resurrection through the [mercy?] of my savior Jesus Christ and as for my worldly goods, I give as followeth:
I give and bequeath to my daughter Olivia Macdowell one __ eyed cow called __ & one heifer of two years old that came of the said cow __ and one suckling calf: with __ female __
Further it is my will that one __ about three years old which __ at George's __ may be sold for __ and disburseth for the schooling af my daughter.
I give unto my said daughter my black walnutt chest and my Bible.
And as for the remainder of my effects I given and bequeath unto my wife Mary MacDowell and do name my wife executrix to this my Will ____ to all __: so revoking Ye all other Wills: as Witness my hand this 27th day of Jany 1686.
James Mackdowell (8 his mark)
Witnesses John Pitt
Tho: Norsworthy
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
Thomas McDowell
Parents: Unknown
Thomas McDowell married Mary Davis [c1713 - May 1760], the daughter of Thomas Davis and Margaret MNU. According to the
1760 Will of Mary and PMT, they had the following daughters. Three of the husbands are named in
LoudounOBA:371 and subsequent records.
Sarah McDowell [1732 - Unknown] married John Sinclair [Unknown - 1798 Loudoun County VA]
Margaret McDowell [1733 - 21 November 1815 Old Stone Church Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun County VA] married Cornelius Donohue [1725 - 1791]
Mary McDowell [1737 - 30 September 1824 Loudoun County VA] married Isaac Fouch [1721 - 17 July 1794], the son of Hugh Fouch and Mary Perkins.
Jane McDowell [1740 - 7 April 1830] married John Emery Dodd [1742 - 10 September 1811 Loudoun County VA].
Thomas appears in the estate records of Ebenezer Floyd.
Account of Estate of Ebenezer Floyd deceased, 1743
To paid Thos McDowell – 400
To paid Thos McDowell – £3.15.8
Filed 18 May 1744 by Patience Flody admx.
FairfaxWBA:67-68
Isaac Fouch, Mary's son-in-law and her assignee, won a court case.
Isaac Fouch assee of Mary McDowell against Ferdnando Onsale & Jane his wife } On Petition. On hearing the Evidences & Arguments of the parties, It is considered that the said Plt recover against the said Deft the sum of two pounds six shillings & also his costs.
FairfaxCM1(1756-1763):80 21 March 1757
Their daughter Jane was named in the Will of Mary's presumptive father.
Will of Thomas Davis of Fairfax County VA dated 8 April 1757 and probated 17 May 1757. Item: I give to my friend Jane McDowell one gould ring value of twenty shillings current money.[KM Abstract]
FairfaxWBB1:151-152
After the death of Thomas McDowell, Mary married a Jenney/Jenny/Jennings. The deed is witnessed by the father-in-law Hugh Fouch of her daughter Mary who married Isaac Fouch.
Ann Mason widow of Overwharton Parish Stafford County to Mary Jennings widow of Cameron Parish Fairfax County for and during the natural lives of Mary McDowel, Jane McDowel, and Ann McDowel, daughters to the said Mary Jennings for yearly rent with complex agreement. A 110-acre messauge of parcel of land in tenure and occupation of Mary Jennings in Fairfax County patented by Francis Awbrey deceased, 100 acres including dwelling house and ten acres lying between the broken hills. Signed: Ann Mason, Mary M. Jennings (x her mark). Witnesses: John Moaros, John Thomas, Hugh Fouch (H his mark), Samuel Mobbily (S his mark). Lease acknowledged 10 September 1753[KM Abstract]
FairfaxDBC:597-602 18 April 1753
Mary's
1760 Will was probated on 13 May 1761 and the administration of her estate generated the following court records.
The Petition of Hugh Fouch against Jane McDowell and Ann McDowell Executrixes &C of Mary Jennins decd on hearing the Parties by their Attornies is Dismissed.
LoudounOBA:390 Wednesday 13 August 1760
The Fouch family again sued the McDowells in the early 1790s.
Fouch & all vs McDowells } Contd
LoudounRoughMinuteBook:33 Lidente Curia 18 June 1790
Fouch &C vs McDowell &C contd.
LoudounRoughMinuteBook:59 14 August 1790
Fouch & others vs McDowells Contd.
LoudounRoughMinuteBook:95 12 November 1790
Fouch &c vs McDowells Contd
LoudounRoughMinuteBook:147 December 1790
Fouch &C vs McDowells on hearing Bill answer & other Exhibits decreed and ordered that the defts pay unto the complt three pounds seven Shillings and six pence three farthings each & costs.
LoudounRoughMinuteBook:17 17 June 1791
The following court record names the husband of Ann McDowell.
James Abel and Anne his Wife and Jane McDowell Exrs of the last Will and Testament of Mary Jennings decd Plts against William Dodd Deft } In Debt. This Day came the Parties by their Attornies and the Deft relinquishing his former Plea saith that he cannot gainsay the Action of the Plts. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plts recover against the Deft six pounds fourteen Shillings six pence Current Money the Debt in the Declaration mentioned and their Costs by them in this behalf expended and the said Deft in mercy &C.
LoudounOBB:203 August Term 1763
1741 Will of Thomas McDowell
Source: PrinceWilliamWBC:351-354
In the name of God Amen, the fourteenth day of August in the year of our Lord 1741, I
Thomas McDowel of the parish of Crurod in the County of Prince William in the Colony of Virginia, merchant, being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind & memory, thanks be given unto God, therefore calling unto mind the mortality of my body & knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make & ordain this my Last Will & Testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it & for my body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like and decent manner by my Executors nothing Doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God & as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this Life, I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner & form.
Imprimis it is my will and I do order that in the first place the sum of two pounds four Shillings five pence be Laid out by my Ex
rs towards funeral Expences & that all my other just debts be paid and satisfied.
Item. I give and bequeath unto
Mary my dearly beloved wife the sum of twenty six pounds thirteen Shillings & four pence good and Lawfull money of Virginia to be raised and Levied out of my Estate with all my household goods and my wearing apparel.
Item. I give unto my daughter Margaret the sum of twenty six pounds thirteen Shillings & four pence like current money.
Item. I give also unto the child now in the womb of my Dearly beloved wife please God it should live in the world the sum of twenty six pounds thirteen Shillings & four pence like money but if it please God that said child die then I order said sum of twenty six pounds thirteen Shillings & four pence to be equally distributed between the two youngest, Viz
t Mary & [Feam] and now orders these sums of the children not to be paid untill the children come to be of age unless that their necessity require it & provided any of them stand in need of it that then they shall have their moity the case appearing to these my Executors I now [polereby] constitute make and ordain John Wilcoxon [Soid:] of Prince Georges in the province of Maryland plantor & Thomas John of Prince William County in the Colony of Virgina farmer my only & sole Ex
rs of this my Last Will & Testament & I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disanul all & every other former Testaments Wills Legacies & Execut
rs by me in any ways before this time named willed & bequeathed ratifying & confirming this and no other to be my Last Will & Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seals the day and year first above written.
Thomas McDowell
Signed, Sealed, published & declared by the said Thomas McDowell as his Last Will & Testament in the presence of us the subscribers
John Kennady
David Griffeths (X his mark)
Jas Dickson
At a Court held for Prince William County April the 26th 1742. This Last Will & Testament of Thomas McDowell deceased was proved by the oaths of John Kennedy & James Dickson two of the witnesses thereto & admitted to record & the Exrs therein named having relinquised their Executorship On motion of Mary McDowell his widow & her performing what is usual in such cases, Certificate is granted her for obtaining Letters of admors with the Bills annexed of the said Deced: Estate in due form. Copt
Catesby Corke ClCur
Administration Bond of Mary McDowell with securities John Awbrey, Wm Halling, & Francis Awbrey dated 26 April 1742 for Thomas McDowell deceased. Signed by them.[KM Abstract]
1760 Will of Mary Jenney
Source: LoudounWBA:25-27
Loudoun County the 9
th March 1760
In the name of God Amen, I knowing the certainty of Death and at the time being weak but sound of mind, I recommend my Soul to Almighty God who gave it, and my Body to the Earth to be Buried at the Chaple near either of my late Husbands in a Decent manner.
1 I devise all my Just Debts and Funerall Charges be paid.
2 I give and bequeath to my Daughter
Sarah Sinkler to be paid by my Executrixs six pounds Current Money and a Gown.
3
d I give and bequeath to my Daughter
Margrate Donohon to be paid by my Executrixs six pounds and a Gown.
4
th I give and Bequeath to my Daughter
Mary Foutch to be paid by me Executrixes six pounds a Gown and a Cloak.
5
th I give and Bequeath to my Daughter
Jean McDowell all the Tract of land laying on the North side of Ritocton Mountain Containing two hundred acres Land more or less. I give to her and her heirs for ever.
6
th I give to my Daughter
Ann McDowell the Plantation I now live on during the whole Term my [lein] Express and her Heirs.
I Desire that the fifty pounds due my Daughter Rebeccah Jenney may be put to Interest in good hands.
7
th I give and Bequeath to my Daughter Rebeccah Jenning my side Saddle and a Bed and a young Roan Horse.
8
th I give all the rest of my Cattle and Goods of any kind whatsoever to be Equally Divided betwixt my Daughters
Jean and
Ann, and I also Desire that there be no Appraisement of my Estate. I also renounce all other Wills and Testaments but this only one and I further Desire that my Daughters Jean and Ann McDowell may be my Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.
Mary Jenney (M her mark)
Ans Campbell
John McCarty
Elizabeth Davis (X her mark)
At a Court held for Loudoun County May the 13
th 1760
This Will was proved by the oaths of Aneas Campbell Gent, Elizabeth Davis and John McCarly the Witnesses thereto and ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of
Jane McDowell and
Ann McDowell the Executors therein named who made Oath according to Law, Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probat thereof in due form giving security whereupon they together with Aneas Campbell Gent
n their Security entered into and Acknowledged their Bond in the Penalty of five hundred pounds Current Money with Condition Exam
d as the Law directs.
Teste Chas Binm ClCur
ENDNOTES
CEMETERIES
BETH: Bethel Baptish Church, Midlothian, Chesterfield County VA
CED: Cedar Hill Cemetery, Covington, City of Covington VA
CVIL: Cedarville Cemetery, Cedarville, Stephenson County IL
COW: Cowan-Delaney Cemetery, Holston Valley, Sullivan County TN
DUN: Dunns Chapel UMC Cemetery, Montpelier, Hanover County VA
FAIR: Fairview Cemetery, Eufaula, Barbour County AL
GRAN: Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross County OH
GREL: Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Scioto County OH
HYWD: Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, City of Richmond VA
OGC: Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmount, City of Portsmouth VA
OLAW: Oaklawn Cemetery Batesvilles, Independence County AR
OAK: Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, City of Richmond VA
OGRA: Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County TN
RIV: Riverview Cemetery, Richmond, City of Richmond VA
SAND: Sand Hill Cemetery Mount Carmel, Wabash County IL
SHOC: Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, City of Richmond VA
WOOD: Woodland Cemetery, Ashland, Hanover County VA
WC: Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum OH
