Person:Joseph McDowell (1)

Joseph McDowell, of Frederick County, VA and Rowan County, NC
  1. Ann McDowellBef 1683 -
  2. Charles McDowellEst 1690 - 1754
  3. John McDowell1714 - 1742
  4. Joseph McDowell, of Frederick County, VA and Rowan County, NC1715 - 1771
  • HJoseph McDowell, of Frederick County, VA and Rowan County, NC1715 - 1771
  • WMargaret O'Neill1723 - 1790
m. 1738
  1. Sarah Nancy McDowell1739 - 1800
  2. Elizabeth McDowell1741 - 1825
  3. Hugh McDowell1742 - 1772
  4. Gen. Charles McDowell1743 - 1815
  5. Hannah McDowell1747 -
  6. John McDowell1751 - 1822
  7. Joseph J. McDowell1756 - 1801
  • HJoseph McDowell, of Frederick County, VA and Rowan County, NC1715 - 1771
  • WMargaret Parks
Facts and Events
Name Joseph McDowell, of Frederick County, VA and Rowan County, NC
Gender Male
Birth? 1715 Tyrone County, Ulster, Northern Ireland
Marriage 1738 Ulster, Irelandto Margaret O'Neill
Alt Marriage Abt 1739 Ulster, Irelandto Margaret O'Neill
Marriage to Margaret Parks
Death? Nov 1771 Meadows, Anson Co., North Carolina


Information on Joseph McDowell

Was willed by his brother, Charles McDowell......one brown broad cloth coat and one beaver hat and one pair of snow boots. Emmigrated about 1741 to Winchester, Virginia, where he purchased land from his brother, Charles. He was a Captain in the French & Indian War. Joseph left will March 16, 1770. Probated November 1771. Exr: wife & sons Hugh & Charles. Witnesses: Philip Price, Abram Scott, Joseph Dobson. Rowan County, North Carolina Will Abstracts VOl 1 1753-1805. Was a weaver and planter. Son Joseph to have land on Silver Creek. Daughters to have 5 pounds each. source: Lagroon Redmond via internet lagroon@@bellsouth.net