Person:James McDowell (42)

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Gov. James McDowell
b.13 Oct 1795 Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
d.24 Aug 1851 Lexington, Virginia, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. Bef 1793
  1. Susan McDowell1793 - 1849
  2. Elizabeth Preston McDowell1794 - 1854
  3. Gov. James McDowell1795 - 1851
Spouse and Children
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m. 7 Sep 1818
  1. Dr. James McDowell1820 - 1879
  2. Sally Campbell Preston McDowellAbt 1822 - 1895
  3. Mary Breckinridge McDowellAbt 1824 -
  4. Frances Elizabeth Henry McDowellAbt 1825 - 1851
  5. Sophonisba Breckinridge McDowell1827 - 1870
  6. Louis Marshall McDowell1830 - 1832
  7. Susan Smith McDowell1832 - 1909
  8. Thomas Preston McDowell1834 - 1862
  9. Margaret Cantey McDowell1836 - 1874
  10. Elizabeth Preston Benton McDowellAbt 1840 -
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Facts and Events
Name[1] Gov. James McDowell
Gender Male
Birth[1] 13 Oct 1795 Rockbridge, Virginia, United Statesin Cherry Grove
Marriage 7 Sep 1818 Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, United Statesto Susan Smith Preston
Other[1] 1 Jan 1843 Virginia, United Stateselected Governor of Virginia for a 3 yr term
Death[1] 24 Aug 1851 Lexington, Virginia, United States
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Dorman, John Frederick. The Prestons of Smithfield and Greenfield in Virginia: descendants of John and Elizabeth (Patton) Preston through five generatons. (Louisville, Kentucky: Filson Club, c1982).

    ... James MCDOWELL (#134) was born on October 13, 1795 in "Cherry Grove", Rockbridge Co., VA. He died on August 24, 1851 in Lexington, VA, at age 55. James was a founder of the Virginia Historical Society and signed its Constitution at the first meeting on December 29, 1831. In 1842 he was elected Governor of Virginia for a three year term beginning January 1, 1843. ...

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