Individual Details
George G. MCDOWELL
(26 Feb 1819 - 24 Apr 1896)
Except where otherwise cited, info on this family was from Bio of George transcribed on line from Miami Co., OH, bios. Some info from census and some from Miami Index.
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1880 History of Miami County
"GEORGE G. McDOWELL
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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."
http://www.tdn-net.com/genealogy/stories/biograph/biog-ms/1147.htm
1880 History of Miami County
"GEORGE G. McDOWELL
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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 | 26 Feb 1819 | Miami Co., Ohio |  | ||
| Marriage | 14 Feb 1842 | Miami Co., Ohio - Mary WEATHERHEAD |  | ||
| Census | 1 Jun 1850 | Staunton Twp., Miami Co., OH, pg 36B; George, head, 31 (1818-19) born OH, farming, real estate of $1, 800. | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Fletcher P.O., Lostcreek Twp., Miami Co., OH, pg. 80; George G., head, 41 (1818-19), born OH, farmer, real estated valued at $8, 000, personal estate of $1, 085. | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | Fletcher P.O., Lostcreek Twp., Miami Co., OH, pg. 14; George, 50 (1819-20), born OH, farmer, real estate of $7, 500, personal estate of $800. | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Lost Creek Twp., Miami Co., OH, ED 135 pg 2B; G. G., head, 60 (1819-20), born OH, father born PA mother born MD, farmer. | |||
| Death | 24 Apr 1896 | Est - Miami Co., Ohio | |||
| Burial | Aft 24 Apr 1896 | Casstown Cemetery, Casstown, Miami Co., Ohio | | ||
| Reference No | 3674 |
Families
| Spouse | Mary WEATHERHEAD (1826 - 1894) |
| Child | Frances Jane MCDOWELL (1843 - 1860) |
| Child | Samantha Ann MCDOWELL (1845 - 1880) |
| Child | William MCDOWELL (1848 - 1909) |
| Child | James A. MCDOWELL (1850 - 1880) |
| Child | John N. MCDOWELL (1855 - 1933) |
| Child | Henry Harrison MCDOWELL (1858 - 1933) |
| Child | Alice Oniska MCDOWELL (1862 - 1948) |
| Child | Edith Arminta MCDOWELL (1863 - ) |
| Father | Alexander MCDOWELL (1788 - 1882) |
| Mother | Mary GERMAN (1787 - 1854) |
| Sibling | Jane MCDOWELL (1817 - 1892) |
| Sibling | Mary MCDOWELL (1824 - 1850) |
| Sibling | John N. MCDOWELL (1828 - 1850) |
| Sibling | Samuel D. MCDOWELL (1832 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Alexander MCDOWELL ( - 1880) |
| Sibling | James D. MCDOWELL ( - 1880) |
Notes
Birth
Age is from bio - birthdate calculated from age at death on gravestone was one day different.Endnotes
1. Marriage Record, Book F page 9 Miami Co., OH;.
2. FindAGrave Website.