Vol. 2 - Major Dowell, Jr., vs. Major Dowell, Sr.--O. S. 232; N. S. 82--Major Dowell, Sr., was employed as a blacksmith at the Barracks, near Charlottesville, in Revolution. Orator was son of John Dowell. Nancy Salmon, cousin of Major, Jr., and daughter of Thomas Dowell and sister of Major, Sr. Nancy's mother was Avey Dowell.