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View Tree for James Richard DowdyJames Richard Dowdy (b. August 08, 1828, d. October 12, 1879)

James Richard Dowdy (son of John Lottoway Dowdy and Gordie Ann Anderson) was born August 08, 1828 in Screven Co, GA, and died October 12, 1879 in Dodge County, GA. He married Mary Ann Ryals on November 07, 1847 in Telfair Co, GA.

 Includes NotesNotes for James Richard Dowdy:
1. 1850 GA. Census, Telfair Co. 181/181; James R. Dowdy, 22, farmer, Screven Co,; Mary Ann, 22; John, 2; Ellinor, 5/12.

2. 1870 GA. Census, Telfair Co. 437/437; Dowdy, John R., 42, farmer; Mary A., 43; John L., 22, works on farm; Ellen C.(?), 20; William M., 14; Thomas, 11; Sarah J., 9; Mary F., 5. All born in GA.

He served with the Confederate States during the Civil war and was captured at Baker's Creek, Mississippi May 16, 1863. He was paroled at Fort Delaware, July 3, 1863. Dodge County Records also show that James R. Dowdy filed for Homestead exemption September 15, 1879.

More About James Richard Dowdy and Mary Ann Ryals:
Marriage: November 07, 1847, Telfair Co, GA.

Children of James Richard Dowdy and Mary Ann Ryals are:
  1. +Thomas Wiley Dowdy, b. 1863, d. November 01, 1901, Granite, OK.
  2. John Dowdy, b. 1848, d. date unknown.
  3. Ellinor Dowdy, b. 1850, d. date unknown.
  4. Joseph M. Dowdy, b. 1861, d. date unknown.
  5. Sarah J. Dowdy, b. 1861, d. date unknown.
  6. Mary E. Dowdy, b. 1865, d. date unknown.
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