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Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), November 4, 1936:
"Mrs. Flora McDowell entertained with a party Friday night in honor ofher grandson, Bernard Young. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harry McDowelland son, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Britton and family, Mr. and Mrs. RayWidner and Paul McDowell."

Logansport Pharos Tribune (Logansport, Indiana), Saturday, March 20,1937:
"Mrs. Flora McDowell is Called by Death
Mrs. Flora McDowell, 64, widow of John McDowell, died at 3 o'clockthis morning at the home of her daughter, Ruth Widner, near Onward.
She was born Feb. 13, 1873, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Waggaman.In 1892 she was united in marriage to Mr. McDowell and to this unionsix children were born: Mr. McDowell died July 11, 1927. Surviving arethree sons, Ray of Kokomo; Paul and Harry of near Onward; Mrs. MaryBritton of near Onward; Mrs. Martha Young of Peru and Mrs. Widner andtwo brothers W. O. Waggaman of Indianapolis and Charles Waggaman ofAustin, Ind.. Mrs. McDowell was a member of the Onward Christianchurch.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock atthe Onward Christian church conducted by Rev. K. E. Thorne. Burialwill be made in Bunker Hill cemetery." Copy in file.

Logansport Pharos Tribune (Logansport, Indiana), March 22, 1937:
"Mrs. Flora McDowell Funeral Conducted
Funeral rites for Mrs. Flora E. McDowell, 64, widow of John McDowell,who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Widner, in Onward,following a several months illness of aneamia [sic], were conductedfrom the home of the daughter. Rev. K. E. Thorne, pastor of theChristian church in Peru, officiated. Interment was made in SpringdaleCemetery, near Bunker Hill."

Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Indiana), Saturday, March 20, 1937:
"Bunker Hill, March 20--(Tribune Special)--Mrs. Flora E. McDowell, 54,widow of John McDowell, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. RuthWidner, in Onward, at 2 o'clock Saturday morning. Death was caused byanemia.
Born in Cass county, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Waggaman, shewas married to John McDowell in 1892. The husband preceded her indeath July 11, 1927. She was a member of the Onward Christian church.
Surviving are three sons, Ray McDowell, 718 South Indiana avenue,Kokomo; Harry McDowell, near Onward; and Paul McDowell, Onward; andthree daughters, Mrs. Mary Britton, near Onward; Mrs. Martha Young,116 East Fifth street, Peru; and Mrs. Widner, at whose home she passedaway. In addition two brothers, W. O. Waggaman of Indianapolis andCharles Waggaman of Austin, Ind., survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at theOnward Christian church. The Rev. K. E. Thorn of Peru will officiate.Burial will follow in the Springdale cemetery, west of Bunker Hill.The body is at the Ladd mortuary and will be taken to the Widner homeSaturday evening. Friends may call there."

Birth	13 Feb 1873	Indiana
Marriage	17 Dec 1892	Miami Co., Indiana - John Jackson MCDOWELL
Census	1 Jun 1900	Tipton Twp., Cass Co., IN, ED 22 Sh 11B; Flora E. McDowell, wife, born Feb 1873 [sic], 27, married 6 yr., mother of 3, 3 living, born IN both parents born IN.
Census	15 Apr 1910	Tipton Twp., Cass Co., IN, ED 42 Sh 11B; Flora McDowell, 37 (1872-73), marriage 1 of 18 yr., mother of 5, 5 living, born IN both parents born IN.
Census	1 Jan 1920	Tipton Twp., Cass Co., IN, ED 55 Sh 14A; Flora McDowell, wife, 46 (1873), born IN both parents born IN.
Census	1 Apr 1930	Onward Village, Tipton Twp., Cass Co., IN, ED 30 Sh 2A; Flora McDowell, head, 60 (1869-70), widow, 21 at first marriage, born IN both parents born IN, no occupation. Son Paul is only child living with her.
Death	20 Mar 1937	Near Onward, Cass Co., IN
Burial	22 Mar 1937	Springdale Cemetery, Miami Co., IN
Reference No		10818

Spouse	John Jackson MCDOWELL (1871 - 1927)
Child	Ray John MCDOWELL (1893 - 1952)
Child	Harry MCDOWELL (1895 - 1968)
Child	Mary MCDOWELL (1898 - 1974)
Child	Martha MCDOWELL (1901 - 1993)
Child	Inez Ruth MCDOWELL (1905 - 1997)
Child	Paul MCDOWELL (1911 - 1979)