Individual Details
Alexander MCDOWELL
(Abt 11 Jul 1788 - 4 Jul 1882)
1830 Miami Co., OH, Lost Creek Twp., pg 28, Alexr McDowell: Same pageas Mark and Jas. - have printout of census image.
2 m under 5 (1825-1830)
1 f under 5
1 m 5-10 (1820-1825)
1 m 10-15 (1815-1820)
1 f 10-15
1 f 15-20 (1810-1815)
1 m 30-40 (1790-1800)
1 f 30-40
Marriage to Mary German per Miami Index, which cites WPA. Another entry calls him son of Mark.
In the 1850 census, in addition to his children Mary, John and Samuel,were Carolyn Levin, 16, and Samuel Alexander Enyeart, 10.
http://www.thetroyhistoricalsociety.org/stories/biograph/biog-ms/1147.htm
The History of Miami County, Ohio, W. H. Beers & Co.,Chicago. (Publication date was cut off on my copy, but a transcription online says 1880.) Pages 532-533.
"George G. McDowell, farmer; P.O. Casstown; he was born in Miami Co. Feb 26, 1819, and is the son of Alexander and Mary (German) McDowell; he was born in Virginia and his wife was born in Maryland; the grandfather, Mark, was born in Pennsylvania, but the great grandfather came from Ireland; Alexander and Mary were parents of twelve children, five of whom are now living, viz, Jane, now Mrs. James Estey, living in Darke Co., Ohio; George G.; Alexander; James D., now in California; Samuel D., also in California. Alexander, the father, came to this county and located in Lost Creek Twp. in March 1818, being one of the early settlers; he settled right in the woods, and cut out the first stick of timber, built a log cabin and commenced in pioneer style; at the corner of the McDowell farm, in the early settlement, they erected a block-house for the protection of the families of the neighborhood against the Indians; he has been a resident here for sixty-two years, constituting him one of the oldest residents now living in the township; Mr. George McDowell lived with his father till about 24 years of age. Feb 14 1843, was celebrated his marriage to Mary Weatherhead, daughter of James and Margaret Weatherhead; Mr. Weatherhead was born in Kentucky, his wife in Maryland, coming to this county at quite an early day; they have had eight children, viz, Frances Jane (deceased), Samantha A., William, James A., John N., Henry H., Alice Oniska and Edith Armitta; Mr. McDowell, after his marriage, lived on rented farms for about six years, then he bought the Hatfield farm, upon which he lived fourteen years; he then went to the farm where he now is and has since resided. Mr. McDowell is politically, a Democrat, and has been Township Trustee for four terms and Assessor for three terms."
2 m under 5 (1825-1830)
1 f under 5
1 m 5-10 (1820-1825)
1 m 10-15 (1815-1820)
1 f 10-15
1 f 15-20 (1810-1815)
1 m 30-40 (1790-1800)
1 f 30-40
Marriage to Mary German per Miami Index, which cites WPA. Another entry calls him son of Mark.
In the 1850 census, in addition to his children Mary, John and Samuel,were Carolyn Levin, 16, and Samuel Alexander Enyeart, 10.
http://www.thetroyhistoricalsociety.org/stories/biograph/biog-ms/1147.htm
The History of Miami County, Ohio, W. H. Beers & Co.,Chicago. (Publication date was cut off on my copy, but a transcription online says 1880.) Pages 532-533.
"George G. McDowell, farmer; P.O. Casstown; he was born in Miami Co. Feb 26, 1819, and is the son of Alexander and Mary (German) McDowell; he was born in Virginia and his wife was born in Maryland; the grandfather, Mark, was born in Pennsylvania, but the great grandfather came from Ireland; Alexander and Mary were parents of twelve children, five of whom are now living, viz, Jane, now Mrs. James Estey, living in Darke Co., Ohio; George G.; Alexander; James D., now in California; Samuel D., also in California. Alexander, the father, came to this county and located in Lost Creek Twp. in March 1818, being one of the early settlers; he settled right in the woods, and cut out the first stick of timber, built a log cabin and commenced in pioneer style; at the corner of the McDowell farm, in the early settlement, they erected a block-house for the protection of the families of the neighborhood against the Indians; he has been a resident here for sixty-two years, constituting him one of the oldest residents now living in the township; Mr. George McDowell lived with his father till about 24 years of age. Feb 14 1843, was celebrated his marriage to Mary Weatherhead, daughter of James and Margaret Weatherhead; Mr. Weatherhead was born in Kentucky, his wife in Maryland, coming to this county at quite an early day; they have had eight children, viz, Frances Jane (deceased), Samantha A., William, James A., John N., Henry H., Alice Oniska and Edith Armitta; Mr. McDowell, after his marriage, lived on rented farms for about six years, then he bought the Hatfield farm, upon which he lived fourteen years; he then went to the farm where he now is and has since resided. Mr. McDowell is politically, a Democrat, and has been Township Trustee for four terms and Assessor for three terms."
Events
| Birth | Abt 11 Jul 1788 | Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Marriage | 7 Jul 1810 | Franklin Co., Ohio - Mary GERMAN | |||
| Moved | Mar 1818 | Came to Lost Creek Township, per bio of son, George G. McDowell, in Beers History of Miami Co., , OH, 1880. - Miami Co., Ohio | |||
| Census | 1830 | Lost Creek Twp., Miami Co., Ohio | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1850 | Staunton Twp., Miami Co., OH, pg 36; Alexander, 61 (1788-89), born PA, farming, real estate of $4, 260. | |||
| Marriage | 2 Sep 1858 | Miami Co., Ohio - Ann GREEN |  | ||
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Miami Co., OH, Lost Creek Twp., pg 238; Alexander McDowell, 70 (1790), born Penn., "Gentleman", real estate of $7300, personal estate of $2190. Ann McDowell, 50, born KY only other person in household. | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | Fletcher P.O., Lost Creek Twp., Miami Co., OH, printed pg 356; Alexander, head, 81 (1788-89), born PA, retired farmer, real estate of $7, 500, personal estate of $5, 000. | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Lost Creek Twp., Miami Co., OH, ED 135 pg 2B; Alexander, 92 (1787-88), father in home of son George, farmer, born PA both parents born PA. | |||
| Death | 4 Jul 1882 | Lost Creek Twp., Miami Co., Ohio | | ||
| Burial | Aft 4 Jul 1882 | Casstown, Lost Creek Twp., Lost Creek Cemetery, Miami Co., Ohio | | ||
| Reference No | 3309 |
Families
| Spouse | Mary GERMAN (1787 - 1854) |
| Child | Jane MCDOWELL (1817 - 1892) |
| Child | George G. MCDOWELL (1819 - 1896) |
| Child | Mary MCDOWELL (1824 - 1850) |
| Child | John N. MCDOWELL (1828 - 1850) |
| Child | Samuel D. MCDOWELL (1832 - 1880) |
| Child | Alexander MCDOWELL ( - 1880) |
| Child | James D. MCDOWELL ( - 1880) |
| Spouse | Ann GREEN (1807 - 1878) |
| Father | Mark MCDOWELL (1755 - 1840) |
| Mother | Jane (1764 - 1840) |
| Sibling | Luke MCDOWELL (1780 - 1849) |
| Sibling | Mark MCDOWELL (1780 - 1860) |
| Sibling | James MCDOWELL (1797 - 1853) |
| Sibling | Samuel H. MCDOWELL (1799 - 1882) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth MCDOWELL (1804 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Susannah "Susan" MCDOWELL (1805 - 1873) |
| Sibling | Mary MCDOWELL (1784 - 1860) |
| Sibling | Matilda MCDOWELL ( - ) |
| Sibling | Rachel MCDOWELL ( - ) |
| Sibling | Sarah MCDOWELL ( - ) |
Notes
Birth
Birth date calculated from age at death on gravestone.Endnotes
1. Footnote: Details: Miami Index Citation Text: Cites 1858, Marr Lic#07982.Another entry in the index says 1853, but is WPA only.07982.Another entry in the index says 1853, but is WPA only..
2. Marriage Record.
3. Cemetery Transcription.
4. FindAGrave Website.