The McDowells of South Dakota

This work represents a beginning to the search for members of a small branch of the world community. The McDowell family was chosen arbitrarily as the point of origin.

New information is forthcoming on the Todd branch and the Benns and Coles are currently being searched.

Any errors contained are unintentional; corrections and additions are welcome. I would be most willing to exchange information with any interested parties.

My Family History

• Surname List


• Index of Individuals


• InterneTree


• Sources

Family Photos

• Great Grandmother McDowell (22 KB)
  Margaret Gutfliesch, Minnie Hagedorn, Jay Newberger
• Eliza Cavanaugh (14 KB)
  Marie Todd's great grandmother
• John and Maria Todd, Chester Todd's home c.1890 (69 KB)
  The John Todds are in the center background, Chester Todds on the left and right foreground with their son, Edward. Two of Maria's sisters on the left, Mary Todd Bowen and husband on the right.

Family Tree Maker Reports and Trees

• InterneTree: Vertical Ancestor Tree of Emily Suzan Martha Pulsifer


• Vertical Ancestor Tree of Todd Verne McDowell (PDF Format)


• Vertical Ancestor Tree of Emily Suzan Martha Pulsifer (PDF Format)


• Vertical Ancestor Tree of Matthew McDowell (PDF Format)