Dowell
DOWELL Family Genealogy, especially in Jasper County, Illinois
George Sipes DOWELL4 [Littleberry3, Micajah2, George1]
Birth: 17 January 1817 Breckinridge Co., KY
Death: 1901 Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IL
Buried: Bethel Cemetery, Jasper Co., IL
Father: Littleberry DOWELL (1796-1873)
Mother: Rachael SIPES (~1796-~1817)
Other spouses: Barbara PHILLIPS Misc.
Notes:
George's birth is often sited as 17 Jan 1821.[2] And his mother's death is often sited as 1817.[3] Census and newspaper records that I have found so far estimate George's birth closer to 1817 [33 in 1850 = b.c.1817[4]; 42 in 1860 = b.c.1818[5]; 53 in 1870 = b.c.1817[6]; 70 in 1888 = b.c.1818[7]. If he really was born in 1821, then he was only 15 years old in 1836 when he married then 21 year old Jeanett McCoy. It seems more likely that he was born about 1817, we will have to wait and see what primary sources arise.
1836--George married Jeanette McCoy in Breckinridge County, Kentucky on March 10.
1840 U.S. Federal Census: [Need to find]
He settled in Jasper County in the Summer or Fall 1850.
1850 U.S. Federal Census: Jasper Co., IL, McCoy Precinct, Dec. 11, Family 359, p.287-287b
Dowell, George, 33, M, $75, KY
-----, Janeth[?], 34, F, VA
-----, Mary E., 12, F, KY
-----, Eli H., 9, KY
-----, Seth, 7, KY
-----, Wm. R., 4, M, KY
-----, Sarah H., 3, KY
-----, John W, 6/12, M, KY
Bought land from the Federal Government in Nov. 1850 and again in 1853.[7, 8] His brother Riley may have also purchased land at the same time but apparently never moved from KY or went right back to Breckinridge Co., KY.[8]
1855 Illinois State Census: Jasper Co., IL p.67, twp.8W, R.9E [LDS film 0976183]
Household of G. Doswell [CORRECT FAMILY?]
1 male 10-20, 1 male 40-50
3 Females 20-30, 1 female 50-60
8 total
/ Militia
$50 value of Livestock
1860 U.S. Federal Census: Grandville Twp., Jasper Co., IL, p.119; Ste. Marie P.O.; 891/815
Dowell, George, 42, M, Farmer, $400, KY
-----, Jennetta, 44, F, VA
-----, Thomas, 17, M, KY, In School
-----, Dorcas H., 12, F, KY, In School
-----, Orilla, J., 6, F, IL
-----, Sanford H., 2, M, IL
1870 U.S. Federal Census: Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., IL, 23 July; #217, 204
Dowel, George, 53, M, W, Farmer, KY, Elig. to Vote
-----, Jeanetta, 53, F, W, VA, Can’t read or write
-----, Thomas, 24, M, W, Works on Farm, KY
-----, Sanford, 12, M, W, IL, In School
Salsbury, Mary, 14, F, IL, In School
NARA Publication #T289
Civil War Pension of son Eli H. Dowell: 26 Dec 1877 (application #234711) & June 28 1888 (application #242138; certificate #211440) Application lists relatives as Father: George Dowell, Jennette Dowell; K.38 Ill Inf.
1878--Wife Jeanette died on July 1st in Jasper County. She was buried in Bethel Cemetery, North of Granville.
After July 1878--married Barbara Phillips
1880 U.S. Federal Census: New Liberty Village, Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., IL [LDS Film1254215]
Thomas Dowell, Self, M, Male, W, 35, KY, Blacksmith, KY, KY
Lucy Dowell, Wife, M, Fem, W, 23, OH, Keeping House, PA, KY
Zelora, Dau, S, Fem, W, 5, IL, --, KY, OH
Harry C. Dowell, Son, S, Male, W, 1, IL, --, KY, OH
George W. Dowell, Father, W, Male, W, 63, KY, Magistrate, KY, KY
1900 U.S. Federal Census: [Need to find]
George is not listed in the probate index for Jasper Co., IL. Did he die there intestate or did he move out of the County and die elsewhere? He is buried in Bethel Cemetery in Jasper Co., IL.
Marriage: 10 Mar 1836 Breckinridge Co., KY[2]
Spouse: Jeanette McCOY
Birth: 26 Mar 1815 Bedford Co., VA[2]
Death: 1 Jul 1878 Jasper Co., IL[3]
Burial: Bethel Cemetery, North of Granville, Jasper Co., IL[3]
Father: Thomas McCOY (1784-1858)
Mother: Nancy ADKISSON (~1786-1824)
Misc. Notes: 34 on 1850 census = b.c.18164; 44 on 1860 census = b.c.1816[5]; 53 on 1870 census = b.c.1817[6 ] Jeanette's mother died when Jeanette was about 8 or 9 years old. After which she was raised by her stepmother, Dorcas Hadley.
Children:
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1 F: Mary Elizabeth DOWELL
Birth: abt 1838 KY[4]
Spouse: Isaac McCOY
Marriage: 21 Dec 1854 Jasper Co., IL
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2 M: Eli H. DOWELL
Birth: abt 1841 Breckinridge Co., KY[4 ]
Died: 19 September 1863 Chickamauga, Walker Co. GA
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3 M: Seth `Thomas' DOWELL
Birth: abt 1843/45 KY[4]
Spouse: Lucy BRIDGES
Marriage: 1 Dec 1873 Jasper Co., IL[9 ]
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4 M: William R. DOWELL
Birth: abt 1846 KY[4 ]
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5 F: Dorcas H. DOWELL
Birth: 1848 probably Breckinridge Co., KY[10]
Death: 25 Feb 1881 prob. IL[11]
Spouse: George W. HUFFMAN
Marriage: 9 Feb 1865 Newton, Jasper Co., IL[12 ]
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6 M: John W. DOWELL
Birth: abt Jun 1850 KY[4]
Death: bef 1860 probably Jasper Co., IL
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7 F: Orilla Jane DOWELL
Birth: 1854 Jasper Co., IL[5]
Spouse: William (Wilson?) FEAR
Marriage: 21 Jul 1869 Jasper Co., IL[13 ]
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8 M: Sanford H. DOWELL
Birth: abt 1858 Jasper Co., IL[6,5]
Death: 17 Sep 1871[14]
Burial: Bethel Cemetery, North of Granville, Jasper Co., IL[14 ]
Headstone reads:
SANFORD H.
SON OF
GEO. & JENNET
DOWELL
DIED
SEP 17 1871
AGED
13Y 5M & 15D
Sources:
1. "List of Settlers & Dates of Settlement from Jasper Co., IL," Newton Press, 26 Oct 1887, "George Dowell, 1849, age 70." This implies that he was still living in 1887 when the list was printed. 2. Kinfolks, Opal London Cox.
3. Sipes Book (title?), 1985 or later, Louise Barnett sent copies from this book which she called the "Sipes Book".
4. "1850 Federal Census," Jasper Co., IL, McCoy Precinct, Family 359, p.287-287b, enumerated 11 Dec 1850, LDS Film #007683.
5. "1860 U.S. Federal Census," Jasper County, Illinois.
6. "1870 Federal Census," Jasper Co., IL, Willow Hill Twp., p.387b, Dwelling 217, LDS Film #545731.
7. "List of Settlers & Dates of Settlement from Jasper Co., IL," Newton Press, 26 Oct 1887.
8. "Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database," www.sos.state.il.us.depts/archives/data_lan.html.
9. "Births, marriages, deaths, 1835-1908; indexes 1877-1908," Jasper County Clerk, LDS Film #1312611.
10. "Pages from Edward Mills Family Bible," possession of Troy Schmidt, Damaged by fire, prob. before 1912., The Bible lists her age as: 32 years, (6 or 10?) months, 15 days. Assuming that age is correct; if the number of months is 6: her dob=10 Aug; if 10 her dob=10 Apr.
11. Ibid.
12. "Marriage Certificate - Huffman & Dowel," 9 Feb 1865, County Clerk and Recorders Office, Newton, Jasper Co., IL, Marriage Records, Book 3, p.273.
13. International Genealogy Index
14. "Correspondance with Louise Barnett of Creve Coeur, IL," Mar 2000.
Dorcas H. DOWELL [d/o George Sipes DOWELL & Jeanette McCOY]
Born: 1848 Probaly Breckinridge Co., KY [Since her father appears to have moved from KY to IL about 1849, Dorcas was probably born in KY and most likely in Breckinridge County. The 1860 census says she was then 12 and born in KY. However, 1870 census says she was born in IL and age 22. Her date of birth is based on her daughter Alice's family bible which says that Dorcas died. 25 Feb 1881 aged 32 yrs, 6 [or 10?] mos, 15 days--if that age is correct her date of birth would be 10 Aug 1848.]
Died: 25 Feb 1881 probably in Illinois
Married: 9 Feb 1865 Newton, Jasper Co., IL
George W. HUFFMAN [parents unknown]
Born: about 1840 OH
Died: 22 Feb 1903 prob. IL
1850 U.S. Federal Census: Jasper Co., IL, McCoy Precinct, Family 359, p.287-287b
Dowell, George, 33, M, $75, KY
-----, Janeth[?], 34, F, VA
-----, Mary E., 12, F, KY
-----, Eli H., 9, KY
-----, Seth, 7, KY
-----, Wm. R., 4, M, KY
-----, Sarah H., 3, KY [it appears the census taker recorded Dorcas as 'Sarah H.']
-----, John W, 6/12, M, KY
1860 U.S. Federal Census: Grandville Twp., Jasper Co., IL, p.119; Ste. Marie P.O.; 891/815
Dowell, George, 42, M, Farmer, $400, KY
-----, Jennetta, 44, F, VA
-----, Thomas, 17, M, KY, In School
-----, Dorcas H., 12, F, KY, In School
-----, Orilla, J., 6, F, IL
-----, Lanford [Sanford?] H., 2, M, IL
Dorcas inscribed her name, 'Dorcas Dowell' in the back of a book, an inscription in front pages says - 'Eli H. Dowell, his book'.
1865--Dorcas Dowell married George W. Huffman at Newton, Jasper Co., IL on February 9.
1870 U.S. Federal Census: Granville Twp., Jasper Co., IL; Yale Post Office, 15 July; #222, ??6
Huffman, George, 30 M, W, Farmer, Ohio
-------, Darcus, 22, F, W, Keeping House, Illinois
-------, Allice, 4, F, W, --, Illinois
1881-- Dorcas Dowell Huffman died on February 25, probably at Willow Hill Twp., Jasper Co., IL. Where was she buried?
Issue:
1. Alice Naomi HUFFMAN (1865-1941)
2. Louise 'Lou' H. HUFFMAN (c.1871-1???)
Alice Naomi Huffman [d/o Alice Naomi Huffman and Edward Everett Mills]
Born: 2 December 1865 Jasper Co., IL
Died: 24 May 1941 Robinson, Crawford Co., IL
Married: 3 July 1881 Jasper Co., IL
“Obituary
ALICE NAOMI HUFFMAN
Alice Naomi Huffman, daughter of George W. and Dorcas H. Huffman, was born in Jasper Co., Ill., December 2, 1865 and departed this life at Ruth’s Convalescent home north of Robinson, May 24, 1941, at the advanced age of 76 years, 5 months and 22 days.
On July 3, 1881, she was united in marriage to Edward E. Mills. Practically all their married life has been spent in Robinson. Eight children were born to them, six sons and two daughters. Two sons preceded their mother in death. Surviving children are George, of Glendale; Calif., Walter of Robinson; Eugene of Sumner; Harry of Duncanville; Bessie Hollingsworth of Houston, Texas; and Goldie King of Robinson. the hsuband, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren also survive.
The deceased was converted in early life and became a charter member of the Robinson Pilgrim Holiness church at its organization some twenty-eight years ago. Up until she was stricken six years ago she was faithful in her attendance at services and in her devotion to Christ. During the long years of helplessness and suffering she was patient and constantly expressed her faith in the Lord and His presence with her. Many times she testified of her desire to depart from her affliction and be with her Savior. In early hours of morning her desire was granted and her spirit was released from her frail and worn body....”