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Re: Looking for distant cousins! James Milton Dowd from Georgia

spkopp — 2009-11-23 21:24:54Z

Btw this is the same person as wishfullycontent1. Just a different account. That is my old account.

Re: Looking for distant cousins! James Milton Dowd from Georgia

spkopp — 2009-11-23 12:33:20Z

Who was your father?

My grandfather was Thermon Paul Dowd Sr, who was the son of Nalder L Dowd, who was the son of James Milton Dowd.

Re: Looking for distant cousins! James Milton Dowd from Georgia

miltondowd — 2009-11-23 12:13:14Z

j.m. dowd was my great grand father. I was born in cobbtown in 1938.

Re: Looking for missing Dowd siblings.

ReelPhishy — 2009-11-16 14:34:29Z

I am trying to locate some missing Dowd siblings as well - they were located in or around San Antonio, TX. Names: Leo Dowd, Lola Mae Dowd, Patricia Dowd, Louise Dowd and Katherin(?) Dowd. Does this mean anything to you? Leo Dowd would be in his 60's - he had a son, Sean A. Dowd that would be in his 40's. Thanks, Lisa ReelPhishy@twlakes.net

Delia Dowd

chamberlainali — 2009-11-13 13:48:07Z

Looking for information on Delia Tracy Dowd, married to Michael J Dowd, both came over from Ireland. Children John, died in infancy, Florence, Edna, Cecilia, and Alice who died about age 10

Re: Dowd, James

etraxx1 — 2009-11-13 13:44:43Z

Ok. Here I go again replying to a ten year old post ..

I am interested in Georgiana Traxler Wilson from South Carolina. I have tons of Traxler cousins in South Carolina including a Georgeanna Traxler-Arender

Re: Dowd family

dwind166 — 2009-11-04 21:54:08Z

thank you for the reply. The Dowds are from Dedham Ma. Elizabeth Dowd was born 1865 married a doctor James Ferry. Elizabeth parents were Felix Dowd born 1828 married to Mary Furey. Other Dowd names are Sarah, John,Margaret and Edward.

Michael F Dowd

chamberlainali — 2009-11-04 12:21:38Z

Looking for information on my great*grandfather Michael F. Dowd, NYC police Captain, married Delia Tracy, had 4 duaghters Florence, Edna, Alice, Cecial and one son John who died at 9 months. He married a second time to Ann had 2 children Marlene and Daniel. Looking for info on his parents as well as Delia

Re: Col. William F. Dowd, Civil War, 24th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry

gina089 — 2009-10-28 23:54:49Z

My grandmother copied two pages from a book at the Atmore, Alabama Public Library and gave them to me to document the event. I hope it helps you a little!

_Confederate Military History_, Vol VII, The Blue & Grey Press, pp. 176-177:

"...Walthall's Mississippi brigade had fought the famous battle of Lookout Mountain, "above the clouds," as it has been called with poetic license, opposed to the army corps of Joe Hooker. Walthall's brigade was under arms all night, before November 24th, in a line extending on the west slope of Lookout toward the north side which faces Chattanooga; while his pickets, under Lieut.-Col. McKelvaine, covered the creek of the same name at the base of the mountain for two miles from its mouth. He was aware of a considerable movement on the part of the enemy, concealed by a dense fog, and as it lifted from the valley a brigade was seen to go into action against his pickets. the thirty-fourth was sent to strengthen the picket line, and the Thirtieth and Twenty-ninth were posted to meet the threatened attack, and parts of the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-fourth held in reserve. the Federals opened a heavy artillery fire, and attacked in front, while Geary with his division and part of another came up on the left. The gallant Mississippians fought from crag to crag, some of them holding their positions until surrounded and captured; but they were scarcely more than a skirmish line, and were steadily forced back. As the Federal advance came up to the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-fourth, those regiments delivered a scorching fire that withered the enemy's lines and staggered them for a moment; but they poured on around the flanks of the confederates, but the remnant of the latter retired. Meanwhile three companies of the Twenty-fourth, under Capt. J.D. Smith, as sharpshooters, were holding the ridge on the north side of the mountain under fire from the Moccasin Point batteries, to cover the retreat of the brigade. When Colonel Dowd reached the ridge, nothing but a handful of his men remained. The remnants of the other regiments gained this point, and formed line of battle south of the Craven house, but the pickets on the right, under Col. J. A. Campbell, were cut off and mostly captured. Being reinforced, the brigade fought in their new line, holding back Hooker from executing his desired movement against Bragg's left flank until night, the Twenty-ninth, Thirtieth and a remnant of the Thirty-fourth fighting under Colonel Brantly. The loss was very heavy. Fourt companies fo4 the Twenty-fourth, on picket under command of Lieut.-Col. McKelvaine, were killed, wounded, or captured; the Thirtieth lost 130, and the others similar numbers. The brigade was about 1,200 strong, and lost 100 killed and wounded, and 845 captured. The remnant of the brigade served with credit next day on Missionary Ridge, losing 28, among them General Walthall, severely, and Adjutant Campbell, of the Twenty-ninth, mortally wounded.

Re: Col. William F. Dowd, Civil War, 24th Regiment, Mississippi Infantry

edweird57 — 2009-10-28 23:06:53Z

My great(2x)grandfather enlisted in the 24th in Sept '61 by B.F.Toomer and was wounded and taken prisoner at Lookout Mountain. He was in Company F, I am trying to find out what happened that day.I have his monthly Co. muster receipts, till he was in "the hands of the enemy".also have yankee docs stating him as p.o.w. and prisoner swap.His name was James Wyatt Spencer...My name is Edward Spencer...He was a tuff ol' bird...got ran thru the leg, but he lived to be 83...hope it runs in the family

Re: Dowd's in Index Of Marriage-Ireland-1845 thru 1851- LDS films

madowd — 2009-10-19 03:01:44Z

Thanks so much for this information!

Re: Thomas Dowd and Mary Drury

madowd — 2009-10-19 02:37:15Z

Thanks, I'll try it.

Re: Isaac Samuel Dowd SC-->TX

barbaradingler — 2009-10-18 22:34:13Z

I am a descendant of Albert Peikert and Nancy Lucinda Dowd.

john warburton Dowd

gilldowd — 2009-10-18 13:09:23Z

does anyone have information on this man he is my grandfather and married annie chutham/ chatham they lived in oldham

Re: Thomas Dowd and Mary Drury

MargaretDowd79 — 2009-10-14 23:33:26Z

Try the Boston American League Club., Yawkey Way Boston, Ma,
And yes he was Traveling Secetary. I am not releated.

Re: Dowd family

MargaretDowd79 — 2009-10-14 23:29:04Z

Could you give me a little more information? I have been doing research on the Dowd Families in Massachusetts, and I might have some information. I know we are not releated, but might have some information, on my research. By the way are is one of the ancestor a Doctor? Is this what you Dr. ment. If so what kind, it might help with the research.

Re: Gunn, George, Alfred, Ed or Henry Dowd

EllenReddell84 — 2009-10-14 16:27:47Z

Are you still looking for information on Gunn Dowd's family? I am a descendant of Alfred and Amanda, and have a little information. If you are interested, please let me know.
Ellen South Reddell

Dowd family

dwind166 — 2009-10-06 00:21:13Z

Looking for info. on Felix Dowd family. Daughter Elizabeth married James F Ferry, James was a Dr. in Cambridge Ma. The Dowd family was from Dedham Ma.

John M. Dowd

madowd — 2009-10-04 13:21:54Z

If possible would D. Maimes, of LaCroix-Maimes, or anyone to please contact me regarding John M. Dowd, of Framingham, MA. I believe him to be a part of our family.I seek information only. Thanks so much for your help!

Re: William Dowd (Flint, MI)

FoxxTrotter — 2009-09-25 15:22:57Z

Regarding John Henry Lash, Phoebe WAS his mother as listed on his birth record but has the father shown as "Unknown." I also heard that John was named after his father who died from either gangrene or consumption around the time of John's birth. Therefore, based on sources, I would think that the full name would be either William John Dowd or John William Dowd. He would have been roughly between 25 and 30 years old at death in 1869.

Thomas Dowd and Mary Drury

madowd — 2009-09-25 14:21:48Z

Seeking information on Thomas Dowd and Mary Drury and their children. Thomas was my husband's g.uncle. They had six children. I believe he was the traveling secretary for the Red Sox.

Re: Gunn, George, Alfred, Ed or Henry Dowd

WendyMoss820 — 2009-09-12 22:53:00Z

I am most curious about your family names. Especially George Dowd and Alfred Dowd. My grandfather was born Alfred Dowd - his father - according to adoption records, was George Dowd. George was married to Mary ? according to my grandfather's adoption records. George and Mary had another child, Mamie, born around 1890. My grandfather, Alfred, was born around 1893. Court records state Mary (the mother) died in late 1893 and that her husband, George, if living, had fully abandoned his children.

Alfred and Mamie were taken from the Samaritan Home in Cleveland, Ohio by two different families who adopted them. Does this fit with anything you've found. I appreciate your response.

Wendy

Re: Dowd in County Kerry

nyterps1 — 2009-09-04 02:48:56Z

My grandfather was a Jeremiah Dowd, from Castlegregory on the Dingle Peninsula who married Mary Kennedy. Jeremiah was the son of Kate Fitzgerald Dowd.

Dowd family of Vermont

relevant117 — 2009-08-21 02:27:39Z

Seeking information on a Dowd family from Vermont.

Head of household: JW Dowd b 1799 Vermont. Wife: E Dowd b 1799 Vermont/

Children:
JW Dowd (male) b 1840 New York/

SA Dowd (female) b 1841 New York/

Possible child or other: Eliza Ann Dowd Sewell b 1818 Rutland, VT d 3 Feb 1892 Pere Cheney, Crawford Cty MI/

Family lived in Vermont, New York and then in Ingham County Michigan.

Re: Dowds of county antrim Toomebridge Ireland

seamymac — 2009-08-18 13:59:32Z

In the past there would have been alot of O'Dowd/Dowd families living around Toomebridge/Cargin/Creggan, but they have all either moved or the surnames been lost through marriage. My great-grandmother was O'Dowd and my family lives in Cargin to this day.

You should find your family in this census

http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Antrim/Carg...

Re: Connor and Owen Dowd: father and son or brothers?

patsyjan — 2009-08-13 00:33:55Z

Sorry I can't help you, but perhaps you can help me. I have recently proven that John Dowd b.ca 1779, d.ca 1852, married Mary? was my 3rd great grandfather. Is this John a son to Connor? Do you have any info you would like to share on this family? Would be greatly appreciated.

Patsy Stevens
399 State Rd MM
Buffalo, MO 65622

Re: Parents of Alfred Dowd

divsimmons1 — 2009-08-11 03:08:27Z

Hello:

I'm searching for any information on James C. Dowd children that were parented with Fannie J. Neal. James and Fannie were married in Winston Salem, NC Dec 3, 1909. The two moved to Oklahoma sometime after they married in 1909 and had two children: Seburn Dowd-1909 & Thurman Dowd-8/22/1911. James Dowd is the son of Fannie & Orion Dowd. Orion (abt 1849-Alcorn, Mississippi) is the son of Afred & Amanda Dowd. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Denise

Re: To Harry Huntsman- re Patrick Dowd

mldowd123 — 2009-07-31 16:40:23Z

I hope you check these message boards once in a while. I have information regarding the family of Lawrence Dowd. My father-in-law was Ernest Lemuel Dowd who was son of Lemuel Herbert Dowd who was a brother of Joseph Richard Dowd who was the father of Lawrence William Dowd who married Gertrude Maud Alcock.

Margaret Dowd......around2it@shaw.ca

Re: Parents of Alfred Dowd

patsyjan — 2009-07-31 00:09:38Z

Thanks for the response. I might have stumbled upon some queries on the correct line. If I receive a reply!!!

Re: Parents of Alfred Dowd

Glenda_Sorrells — 2009-07-31 00:05:43Z

Sorry to say that my Dowd family only goes back to Richard b. June 2, 1775 in Moore Co, N.C.. Could this be a brother or cousin of your John. Sorry I couldnt be of more help. Good luck on your research: Glenda

Re: Samuel Allen Dowd(y)

patsyjan — 2009-07-30 23:41:57Z

Certainly hope y'all are still reading this board! John Dowd is my 3rd great grandfather through his daughter Martha who married Reddick/Rederick Parsons. I found online some land information that gave the names of John's daughters, but I have been unable to locate the name of his sons. Any help will be appreciated.

Re: Parents of Alfred Dowd

patsyjan — 2009-07-30 23:34:35Z

These queries are a bit old, but it is worth a shot!
I am looking for information about John DOWD b.ca 1779 in NC, d. 1850-1860. Found some land documents online showing his daughters, but if I am looking at the correct 1830-1840 census of Chatham County, he should have 2 sons. Also these land documents pertaining to division of his estate mentions there being 6 children and it names the 4 daughters. According to the 1850 Chatham Co. census his wife's name was Mary. Daughters are: Nancy Jane m.Jeremiah Tillman, Jan m. John G. Cheek, Elizabeth m.Atlas J. Gilbert, Martha m. Reddick Parsons(my great-great grandparents. Any clues would be greatly appreciated.

Connor and Owen Dowd: father and son or brothers?

jth1949 — 2009-07-03 00:03:28Z

My cousin was doing some research in the North Carolina archives when she ran across a petition from Judith Dowd, Owen's wife. Judith is asking for some land that was owed to Owen, because Owen took care of Connor's accounts and debts in Ireland. She refers to Owen as being Connor's brother twice. This petition was made in 1789.

Then recently I have heard a family story that says Connor, John, Charles and Owen were brothers. Connor, John and Charles came to NC first and were followed later by Owen.

Everything else I see says that Connor and Owen were father and son, but no one gives any sources to back this up. Although Connor says his son was killed in the Revolutionary War on the side of the Loyalists, he never mentions Owen by name. Also, there is never a first name given to the Dowd that was killed at Lindley's Mill in 1781.

Does anyone have any information or sources that would put this puzzle to rest?

Catharine

Re: Dowd of Worcester, Ma

kathyandsteve1 — 2009-06-28 20:48:49Z

I am also researching Dowd/O'Dowds of Worcester, my gggrandfather was Dominick O'Dowd born in I Sligo, came to the US and settled in Worcester he was married to Mary Henry. Did Michael Dowd have any brothers ?
kathyandsteve@roadrunner.com

Re: My father in law was adopted into the Dowd family.

Sinaj101 — 2009-06-24 17:42:47Z

My father in law has passed away abut 10 years ago. I wish we could find out his real last name before adoption but that could be close to impossible. Thank you for answering my question. I posted it a long time ago and kept wondering. I felt also like it needed to be logged somewhere but have no idea where.

Re: My father in law was adopted into the Dowd family.

wishfullycontent1 — 2009-06-24 03:56:10Z

Yes it should but it sometimes makes that person feel like they aren't part of the family. However it should be noted.

John Edward Dowd, football coach North Tonawanda NY

DianneDowd56 — 2009-06-18 20:45:19Z

Looking for info on great uncle, John Edward Dowd, born 16 Oct 1882 in Worcester Ma. Youngest son of Michael and Mary Dowd. He was the football coach at North Tonawanda High School in the 1920s. Later became recreational director of the WPA in Worcester. When and where did he die?

Dowd's from Hickman, Kentucky

krissy6161 — 2009-06-09 19:40:08Z

Does anyone have any information on anyone of the Dowd family from Hickman Kentucky, Fulton County Kentucky, or any of those parts round about?

Re: Dowd in Lexington KY

krissy6161 — 2009-06-09 19:34:29Z

I know about some Dowd's from the Kentucky area not necessarily Lexington though.

Re: Dowds of Manchester, N.H.

JudithRowley16 — 2009-05-31 11:35:59Z

Greetings--I am also looking for O'Connor/Kelliher information. My great-great grandparents Timothy & Johanna Kelliher O'Connor emigrated from Beaufort/Kilgobnet Co. Kerry Ireland about 1865 to Manchester, CT. They had a son Charles(from Timothy's first marriage), daughters Mary & Ellen, sons TImothy, Thomas, Daniel (my great-grandfather), & Michael (only child born in US & became a priest). Many thanks! Judy Rowley zita409@aol.com

Re: Looking for Diane Dowd and Family

shallie1 — 2009-05-26 00:34:48Z

Hi Diane,

Nice to finally touch base with you. We live in the same building in France...You lived on the top floor and I lived on the 2nd floor. we use to hang out a lot together. Touch base with me at pollie27@telus.net

Looking for distant cousins! James Milton Dowd from Georgia

wishfullycontent1 — 2009-05-25 02:06:05Z

If you are one of the many Dowds who come from James Milton Dowd and Minnie Mills Please contact me! My goal is to find as many of my distant cousins as possible.

Re: DOWD Amy Jill 1972-1976

adowdmc70 — 2009-05-05 14:59:42Z

I was so surprised to see Amy Jill's name. She was my very precious niece. Her Father: David Barry Dowd b. 7 Mar 1936 in Dallas TX Presently living in Jonesboro AR. Her Mother; Patricia Ann Thomas Dowd Robertson b 7 Sept 1938. Presently living in McKinney TX. Amy Jill was the second of three children born to this couple. I have much more information on the family should anyone be interested.
Ann Dowd McCulley, email adowdmc@yahoo.com

Re: dowd of chicago

udderlyawesomenurse — 2009-04-26 01:55:55Z

Perry Dowd
B:6 Oct 1892 in Mississippi, USA
D:6 Mar 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
We are seeking information on Perry Dowd and his second family ( a wife and daughter) the union and birth would have occurred after 1922-1946.
Thank you for your attention and time. Be well and blessed
Merianne

Perry D Dowd Seeking information on his life and family in Chicago

udderlyawesomenurse — 2009-04-26 01:34:28Z

Perry Dowd
B:6 Oct 1892 in Mississippi, USA
D:6 Mar 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
My name is Merianne Cronkite-Cleaver and I am the great grand daughter of Perry D Dowd. I am seeking information about his life after leaving California sometime after 1922 through his death in 1945. We would embrace his second wife and daughter who are said to reside in the Chicago Il area.
Thank you for you response in advance and be well.
Merianne

Re: William Dowd

wishfullycontent1 — 2009-04-24 00:45:45Z

Hi,

I just found James Milton Dowd's grave along with his wife, some of his kids, and grandkids. He is my gggrandfather and is buried in the same place as my papaw, granny, aunt, uncle, sister and brother!

They are all buried at Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist church in GA. I took pictures if anyone wants copies!

Re: Gunn, Dowd and decendents

udderlyawesomenurse — 2009-04-18 07:28:41Z

Hello,
I am the great great granddaughter of Gunn Dowd through his son Perry D Dowd. Any information or insight would be a tremendous blessing.

Thank you,
Meriannea Cronkite-Cleaver
Great grand daughter of Perry D Dowd and Mary A Pittman
udderlyawesomenurse@yahoo.com

Re: Gunn, Dowd and decendents

udderlyawesomenurse — 2009-04-18 07:22:50Z

Greetings,
I am seeking information on Gunn Dowd's youngest son Perry Dowd. He was married to Mary A Pittman-Dowd. Together they had a son named after his father; Perry Douglas Dowd (1920-2008) Would love to share and swap information on our mutual kin.
Many Thanks,
Merianne Cronkite-Cleaver
udderlyawesomenurse@yahoo.com

Seeking the parents of Mary Angeline Pittman-Dowd

udderlyawesomenurse — 2009-04-18 07:14:41Z

I am seeking information on the parents of:
Mary Angeline Pittman-Dowd (4-1888 to 11-24-1963)
Kathleen Pittman (buchannon)
Nancy(nannie) Pittman.(largent)
Thier Mother surname was Bray.
Thier fathers surname was Pittman.
Any information would be greatly treasured.
Merianne cronkite
Great grandaughter of Mary A Pitttman-Dowd.

Lillian Dowd, 90, a homemaker, of North Las Vegas, passed away April 12, 2009

NativeWoman702 — 2009-04-17 18:49:05Z

LILLIAN DOWD Lillian Dowd, 90, a homemaker, of North Las Vegas, passed away April 12, 2009. She was born Jan. 4, 1919, in Lake Alma, Saskatchewan, Canada, and resided in Nevada for 40 years. Lillian was a member of one of the families that pioneered the development of Southern Saskatchewan during the late 1800's and early 1900's. These families experiences and hardships are chronicled in the book "Settlers of the Hills" published in 1975 in Lake Alma Saskatchewan. Lillian is survived by her husband, of 47 years, Roy; two sons, Clare (Bernadette) Onstad and Leslie Onstad; three grandchildren, Nicole Onstad, Craig Onstad, Kolin Onstad and former daughter-in-law, Peggy Onstad. Lillian is also survived by many nieces and nephews, several of which were as close as if they were children. Memorial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday April 18, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. N.