Husband James H. McDowell 1
Born: 10 Sep 1810 - Pymatuning Twp, Mercer Co, PA 1
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Died: 15 Sep 1888 - ? Mercer Co, PA 1
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Father: Robert McDowell ( - ) 1
Mother: Jane Lodge ( - ) 1
Marriage: 1834 1
Wife Fannie F. Byerly 2
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Father: Joseph Byerly (Abt 1782-1865) 3
Mother: Mary Smith (Abt 1792-1861) 3
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1 M George McDowell 1
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Spouse: Rebecca Columbus ( - ) 1
2 M Joseph McDowell 1
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Spouse: Alice Carr ( - ) 1
3 F Mary A. McDowell 1
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Spouse: Daniel Hay ( - ) 1
4 F Jane McDowell 1
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Spouse: James Branaugh ( - ) 1
5 F Julia McDowell 1
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Spouse: Ferdinand Van Sicklin ( - ) 1
6 M James C. McDowell 4
Born: 13 Sep 1848 - Jefferson Twp, Mercer Co, PA 5
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Spouse: Sarah "Sallie" Holstein ( - ) 4
Marr: 1868 5
7 F Emma McDowell 1
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Spouse: Hiram W. Hoagland ( - ) 6
General Notes: Husband - James H. McDowell
By the decree of the immutable laws of nature, Death wielded his sceptre and took from the midst of a dutiful wife and obedient children one of the most venerated and esteemed citizens of Jefferson Township, James McDowell, who departed this life on September 15, 1888, with the honors of a well spent life around him, and the tender ministrations of friends and relatives to comfort his last moments. The deceased had been in failing health for a few years prior to his death, the principal affection being the failure of the eyesight, which necessitated his close confinement to the house, which, because of his indomitable will to be doing something, was very trying to him. He had, however, a wonderful degree of vitality and strength even to the last, and the active business and farm life he led since he attained manhood brought him in contact with many people, and a certain frankness and unaffected courtesy of manner made friends of all with whom he transacted business or exchanged civilities. He was born in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County, PA. His parents were natives of Westmoreland County, and settled at an early period where their son, James, was born. During his boyhood days he had the advantage of only two weeks at the old log cabin school-house, for which he paid a small tuition. By securing good books and studying at spare moments, he acquired a fair business education, such as warranted his neighbors to solicit his service in public office, which he, however, refused, because of the pressure of farm duties. He early learned the arduous trade of a stone-cutter, and followed that for many years. He finally bought a farm in the woods, and went through the various hardships that go to make up the life of the pioneers. By careful attention to his duties, strict economy and frugal dealings, he accumulated a large amount of personal property, together with a farm of 230 acres, which he brought into a high state of cultivation, before receiving his last summons. The family can pride themselves that he and his estimable consort were the artificers of all they possessed, for they began their matrimonial career with but little else than willing hearts and strong hands. Early in life he identified himself with the Presbyterian Church, and the living of a life of an earnest Christian, added to his natural inclinations, made him one of the best of citizens, the kindest of husbands and a cherished father. In politics he was an earnest Democrat. [HMC 1888, 927]