Individual Details
Andrew Jackson MCDOWELL
(30 Mar 1830 - 14 Aug 1914)
1856, Iowa State Census, Poweshiek Co., Sugar Creek Twp., Pg. 1050, dwelling 90.
Andrew J. McDowell, 25 (1831), born Penn, Blacksmith, married, resident in IA 3 years
Margaret, 25 (1831) born MD or possibly MA, married, resident of IA 3 years
William, 1 (1855) born IA.
1 Jun 1860, P.O. Mill Grove, Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., IA, page 47, family 328;
Andrew McDonald [sic], 29 (1830-31), farmer, born PA. Real estate of $1080, personal of $230
Margaret McDonald, 27 (1832-33) born Maryland
William A. McDonald, 5 (1854-55) born IA
Andrew J. McDonald, , 3 (1856-57) born IA
America Jenne McDonald, 1 ((1858-59) born IA.
Brother John McDowell and his family are on same page - surname spelled correctly.
1 Jun 1870, Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., IA, page 70.
Andrew J. McDowell, 39 (1830-31) born PA. Blacksmith, $2000 Real estate owned and $1, 000 personal property. Can't read or write. Male eligible to vote
Margaret McDowell, 37 (1832-33) born MD. Can't read or write
William A. McDowell, 15 (1854-55) born IA, farm laborer. In school within the year
Andrew J. McDowell, 13 (1856-57) born IA. In school within the year
Annie [indexed as Annie, but hard to read] J., 11 (1859) born IA. In school within the year
"Saml" McDowell, 6 (1863-64) born IA
Lydia McDowell, 4 (1865-66) born IA
Jonathon McDowell, 2 (1867-68) born IA.
1 Jun 1880, Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., IA, page 49.
Andrew J. McDowell, 50 ( 1829-30) born PA, both parents born PA. Blacksmith
Margaret McDowell, 49 (1830-31) born MD, father born Germany, mother born "Ger"
Andrew J. McDowell Jr., son, 23 (1856-57), born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. Farmer
Cypress T McDowell, 16 (1863-64), son, born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. Farm laborer. In school this year
Lydia E. McDowell, daughter, 14 (1865-66) born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. In school this year
David M. McDowell, son, 19 (1869-70) born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. In school this year.
1 Jun 1900, Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., IA, ED 108 Sh 9A;
Andrew J. McDowell, born Mar 1830, 70, married 48 years, born PA, both parents born PA. Blacksmith. Can read & write. Owns home with no mortgage
Margaret McDowell, wife, Aug 1831, 68, married 48 years, mother of 8, 7 living, born MD, both parents born Germany. Can read and write
David McDowell, son, Feb. 1871, 29, married 4 years, born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. Farmer who rents. Can read and write
Juliet O. McDowell, daughter in law, born Nov 1879, 20, married 4 years, mother of 3 all living, born IA, father born OH, mother born PA. Can read and write
Clara McDowell, granddaughter, Apr 1897, 3, born IA, both parents born IA
Rex McDowell, grandson, Oct 1898, 1, born IA, both parents born IA
"Wilmer" McDowell, "grandson", Dec 1899, 5/12, born IA, both parents born IA.
NOTE: In the Deed Index copied at the courthouse, I have A.J. deeding to James Pearson on 26 May 1852. I had previously entered the information that he was buying. Not sure what is correct.
At the March term, 1911, David McDowell filed a petition in District Court of Poweshiek Co., IA, for appointment of guardian for his father. Petition said:
"Now comes David McDowell and petitioning the Court for the appointment of a guardian of the person and estate of the defendant A.J. McDowell, states:-
That the defendant is now an old man. that he will be eighty one years of age on the 26th day of March, 1911, that he is weak both in body and mind; being of unsound mind to such an extent that he is incapable of managing his business affairs or caring for himself personaly.
That he has converted all his property into cash, amounting to about Eighty Five hundred dollars; that he refuses to loan or invest his money, or to deposite [sic] the same in a bank, but keeps the same on his person and about his dwelling house.
That it will be for the best interest of defendant that he have some suitable person appointed guardian of both his person and estate.
That the plaintiff is a son of the defendant and personally interested in his wellfare.
Wherefore, he asks that he, plaintiff, or some other suitable person may be appointed temporary guardian of said defendant, that that a time be fixed for hearing as to the appointment of a permanent guardian of said defendant, and that on the hearing that a permanent guardian may be appointed of the person and estate of said defendant,and for such other and further orders as may the Court seem just in the premises." Signed J. W. Carr, Attorney for Plaintiff, then by David McDowell, on 18 March 1911.
H. F. Morton was apparently appointed temporary guardian and filed a $17,000 bond on 5 April 1911. A Petition for Order was also filed March term 1911, stating:
"Now comes H. F. Morton temporary guardian of A. J. McDowell a person of unsound mind, and peritioning [sic] the court states: That he was appointed temporary guardian of said A. J. McDowell on the first day of this term of court; that he duly qualified as such by executing a bond in the penal sum of $17000. and other wise qualified as required by law. That he has received as such guardian the sum of $8400. being all the property of his ward except some household goods of but little value which is now used by his ward. That his ward is about eighty years of age and is in poor health. He further says that his ward has a wife who is old and weak in both body and mind and unable to care for herself. That it is necessary to have some one to look after both his ward and his wife, and in his judgment it will require the sum of $75 per month to furnish them the necessary care and comfort the extreme age and helpless condition requires. He further says that his ward and his wife slipped away from home and went to visit some friends in Ohio, and the friends wired David McDowell a son of his ward to come after them, and he went and brought them home at an expense of $32.70.
Therefore your petitioner asks the court that he may be authorized to pay the said David McDowell the said sum of $32.70 and that he may be authorized to expend the sum of $75 per month for the support and care of his ward and his wife from the time of his appointment to the date of the appointment of a permanent guardian. And he further asks that he may be authorized to deposit the funds in his hands as such guardian in the Montezuma Savings Bank. And for such other and further orders as may to the court seem just in the premises." Signed J. W.Carr, Attorney for said guardian.
There is an inventory form showing that on April 6 1911, Mr. Morton opened an account for $8400.00 at the Citizens State Bank, New Sharon,Iowa.
An invoice in the file dated 25 Aug 1911 from Levi Mincer states:
"For board and care of A J McDowell and wife from Oct 1st 1910 until latter part of March, (about 25th) 1911, at the agreed price of $250.00 for the time specified $250.00
For board and care of A. J. McDowell and wife from April 8th 1911
until August 25th 1911, at the rate of $650.00 per year 250.71
Total $500.71
I hereby affirm that the above account is according to agreement made at time A J McDowell was assigned to our care; this for maintainance."Signed Levi Mincer and notarized by W. H. McNeil.
September, 1911, Term has an Answer. Copy is very faint in places.
"Comes now by defendant, and for answer to the petition filed herein by plaintiff states:
Defendant denies each and every allegation contained in said petition, except that he admits that he is 81 years of age.
Wherefore defendant asks that plaintiffs petition be defeated and that he shall have judgment against the plaintiff for costs." Signed by Bray & Shifflet, Attorneys for Defendant and by A. J. McDowell, notarized by T. J. Bray.
There is a page that says "We the jury find for the defendant." signed by the Foreman.
A Final Report by the Temporary Guardian shows payments, but not the amount billed by Levi Mincer, although David was paid for the trip to Ohio. Showing a balance of $8,128.70. The last document is a hand-written receipt that is signed by A. J. McDowell personally on 28 Sept 1911 acknowledging receipt of the $8,128.70 and discharging the temporary guardian.
Andrew J. McDowell, 25 (1831), born Penn, Blacksmith, married, resident in IA 3 years
Margaret, 25 (1831) born MD or possibly MA, married, resident of IA 3 years
William, 1 (1855) born IA.
1 Jun 1860, P.O. Mill Grove, Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., IA, page 47, family 328;
Andrew McDonald [sic], 29 (1830-31), farmer, born PA. Real estate of $1080, personal of $230
Margaret McDonald, 27 (1832-33) born Maryland
William A. McDonald, 5 (1854-55) born IA
Andrew J. McDonald, , 3 (1856-57) born IA
America Jenne McDonald, 1 ((1858-59) born IA.
Brother John McDowell and his family are on same page - surname spelled correctly.
1 Jun 1870, Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., IA, page 70.
Andrew J. McDowell, 39 (1830-31) born PA. Blacksmith, $2000 Real estate owned and $1, 000 personal property. Can't read or write. Male eligible to vote
Margaret McDowell, 37 (1832-33) born MD. Can't read or write
William A. McDowell, 15 (1854-55) born IA, farm laborer. In school within the year
Andrew J. McDowell, 13 (1856-57) born IA. In school within the year
Annie [indexed as Annie, but hard to read] J., 11 (1859) born IA. In school within the year
"Saml" McDowell, 6 (1863-64) born IA
Lydia McDowell, 4 (1865-66) born IA
Jonathon McDowell, 2 (1867-68) born IA.
1 Jun 1880, Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., IA, page 49.
Andrew J. McDowell, 50 ( 1829-30) born PA, both parents born PA. Blacksmith
Margaret McDowell, 49 (1830-31) born MD, father born Germany, mother born "Ger"
Andrew J. McDowell Jr., son, 23 (1856-57), born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. Farmer
Cypress T McDowell, 16 (1863-64), son, born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. Farm laborer. In school this year
Lydia E. McDowell, daughter, 14 (1865-66) born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. In school this year
David M. McDowell, son, 19 (1869-70) born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. In school this year.
1 Jun 1900, Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., IA, ED 108 Sh 9A;
Andrew J. McDowell, born Mar 1830, 70, married 48 years, born PA, both parents born PA. Blacksmith. Can read & write. Owns home with no mortgage
Margaret McDowell, wife, Aug 1831, 68, married 48 years, mother of 8, 7 living, born MD, both parents born Germany. Can read and write
David McDowell, son, Feb. 1871, 29, married 4 years, born IA, father born PA, mother born MD. Farmer who rents. Can read and write
Juliet O. McDowell, daughter in law, born Nov 1879, 20, married 4 years, mother of 3 all living, born IA, father born OH, mother born PA. Can read and write
Clara McDowell, granddaughter, Apr 1897, 3, born IA, both parents born IA
Rex McDowell, grandson, Oct 1898, 1, born IA, both parents born IA
"Wilmer" McDowell, "grandson", Dec 1899, 5/12, born IA, both parents born IA.
NOTE: In the Deed Index copied at the courthouse, I have A.J. deeding to James Pearson on 26 May 1852. I had previously entered the information that he was buying. Not sure what is correct.
At the March term, 1911, David McDowell filed a petition in District Court of Poweshiek Co., IA, for appointment of guardian for his father. Petition said:
"Now comes David McDowell and petitioning the Court for the appointment of a guardian of the person and estate of the defendant A.J. McDowell, states:-
That the defendant is now an old man. that he will be eighty one years of age on the 26th day of March, 1911, that he is weak both in body and mind; being of unsound mind to such an extent that he is incapable of managing his business affairs or caring for himself personaly.
That he has converted all his property into cash, amounting to about Eighty Five hundred dollars; that he refuses to loan or invest his money, or to deposite [sic] the same in a bank, but keeps the same on his person and about his dwelling house.
That it will be for the best interest of defendant that he have some suitable person appointed guardian of both his person and estate.
That the plaintiff is a son of the defendant and personally interested in his wellfare.
Wherefore, he asks that he, plaintiff, or some other suitable person may be appointed temporary guardian of said defendant, that that a time be fixed for hearing as to the appointment of a permanent guardian of said defendant, and that on the hearing that a permanent guardian may be appointed of the person and estate of said defendant,and for such other and further orders as may the Court seem just in the premises." Signed J. W. Carr, Attorney for Plaintiff, then by David McDowell, on 18 March 1911.
H. F. Morton was apparently appointed temporary guardian and filed a $17,000 bond on 5 April 1911. A Petition for Order was also filed March term 1911, stating:
"Now comes H. F. Morton temporary guardian of A. J. McDowell a person of unsound mind, and peritioning [sic] the court states: That he was appointed temporary guardian of said A. J. McDowell on the first day of this term of court; that he duly qualified as such by executing a bond in the penal sum of $17000. and other wise qualified as required by law. That he has received as such guardian the sum of $8400. being all the property of his ward except some household goods of but little value which is now used by his ward. That his ward is about eighty years of age and is in poor health. He further says that his ward has a wife who is old and weak in both body and mind and unable to care for herself. That it is necessary to have some one to look after both his ward and his wife, and in his judgment it will require the sum of $75 per month to furnish them the necessary care and comfort the extreme age and helpless condition requires. He further says that his ward and his wife slipped away from home and went to visit some friends in Ohio, and the friends wired David McDowell a son of his ward to come after them, and he went and brought them home at an expense of $32.70.
Therefore your petitioner asks the court that he may be authorized to pay the said David McDowell the said sum of $32.70 and that he may be authorized to expend the sum of $75 per month for the support and care of his ward and his wife from the time of his appointment to the date of the appointment of a permanent guardian. And he further asks that he may be authorized to deposit the funds in his hands as such guardian in the Montezuma Savings Bank. And for such other and further orders as may to the court seem just in the premises." Signed J. W.Carr, Attorney for said guardian.
There is an inventory form showing that on April 6 1911, Mr. Morton opened an account for $8400.00 at the Citizens State Bank, New Sharon,Iowa.
An invoice in the file dated 25 Aug 1911 from Levi Mincer states:
"For board and care of A J McDowell and wife from Oct 1st 1910 until latter part of March, (about 25th) 1911, at the agreed price of $250.00 for the time specified $250.00
For board and care of A. J. McDowell and wife from April 8th 1911
until August 25th 1911, at the rate of $650.00 per year 250.71
Total $500.71
I hereby affirm that the above account is according to agreement made at time A J McDowell was assigned to our care; this for maintainance."Signed Levi Mincer and notarized by W. H. McNeil.
September, 1911, Term has an Answer. Copy is very faint in places.
"Comes now by defendant, and for answer to the petition filed herein by plaintiff states:
Defendant denies each and every allegation contained in said petition, except that he admits that he is 81 years of age.
Wherefore defendant asks that plaintiffs petition be defeated and that he shall have judgment against the plaintiff for costs." Signed by Bray & Shifflet, Attorneys for Defendant and by A. J. McDowell, notarized by T. J. Bray.
There is a page that says "We the jury find for the defendant." signed by the Foreman.
A Final Report by the Temporary Guardian shows payments, but not the amount billed by Levi Mincer, although David was paid for the trip to Ohio. Showing a balance of $8,128.70. The last document is a hand-written receipt that is signed by A. J. McDowell personally on 28 Sept 1911 acknowledging receipt of the $8,128.70 and discharging the temporary guardian.
Events
| Birth | 30 Mar 1830 | Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Property | 1 Jul 1850 | Patent at Book 10, to Andrew J. McDowell, assignee for bounty land to John Bennett of VA militia War of 1812. SW qtr of the SE qtr of S22 and the NW qtr of the NE qtr of S27 T78N R16W in the District of Sands, 8 acres. - Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Residence | 1852 | Per father's probate - Miami Co., Ohio | |||
| Property | 26 May 1852 | Bk 27 pg 224 of deeds; Andrew Jackson McDowell bought for $230 from James C. Pearson part of NW qtr of S6 T8 R5E. - Miami Co., Ohio | |||
| Marriage | 21 Mar 1854 | Miami Co., Ohio - Margaret FULKER | | ||
| Census | 1856 | Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Census | 30 Aug 1870 | Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Miscellaneous | 27 Mar 1878 | Montezuma Republican article lists A.J. McDowal of Sugar Creek as a Circuit Court juror at the coming April term. Not proven if this A.J. or his son. - Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1900 | Sugar Creek Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Court Records | Mar 1911 | Petition by son David McDowell filed in District Court for appointment of guardian - Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Court Records | Sep 1911 | Jury found for the defendant, deciding A.J. was not of unsound mind. - Poweshiek Co., Iowa | |||
| Death | 14 Aug 1914 | Near - Troy, Lincoln Co., Montana | | ||
| Burial | 17 Aug 1914 | Milnor Cemetery, Troy, Lincoln Co., Montana | | ||
| Reference No | 400 |
Families
| Spouse | Margaret FULKER (1831 - 1915) |
| Child | William A MCDOWELL (1854 - 1925) |
| Child | Andrew Jackson MCDOWELL (1856 - 1930) |
| Child | America Jennie MCDOWELL (1858 - 1895) |
| Child | Cypress Tally MCDOWELL (1863 - 1940) |
| Child | Lydia E MCDOWELL (1866 - 1930) |
| Child | Jonathon MCDOWELL (1868 - 1923) |
| Child | David Marion MCDOWELL (1871 - 1964) |
| Father | Luke MCDOWELL (1780 - 1849) |
| Mother | Elizabeth BEALOR (1790 - 1851) |
| Sibling | John MCDOWELL (1811 - 1895) |
| Sibling | Mary Elizabeth MCDOWELL (1812 - 1860) |
| Sibling | Luke C. MCDOWELL (1814 - 1852) |
| Sibling | Margaret Ann MCDOWELL (1819 - 1916) |
| Sibling | Mary Ann MCDOWELL (1820 - ) |
| Sibling | Lydia MCDOWELL (1823 - ) |
| Sibling | David MCDOWELL (1825 - 1904) |
| Sibling | Sarah Ann MCDOWELL (1828 - 1859) |
Endnotes
1. Death Certificate.
2. Miami Co., OH, Marriage Records, Book F page 609.
3. Ancestry.com database.
4. Death Certificate, #86 253.
5. Gravestone.