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Charles Eugene McDowell

Male 1857 - 1892  (35 years)


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  • Name Charles Eugene McDowell 
    Birth 12 Nov 1857  Greenville, Mercer, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 11 Jun 1860  West Greenville, Mercer, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    age 3, born PA, living with parents 
    Census 16 Aug 1870  West Salem, Mercer, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    CA, age 12, born PA, living with parents 
    Census 19 Jun 1880  West Salem, Mercer, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    age 22, born PA, farmer, he and wife living with parents 
    Death 2 Dec 1892  Shenango, Mercer, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville, PA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9283  Family Tree | 12 Generation Ancestor Chart
    Last Modified 23 Sep 2020 

    Father Andrew James McDowell,   b. 1 May 1827, Steuben Co, NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Mar 1907, West Salem, Mercer, PA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Phebe McFarland,   b. 1834, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1916 (Age 82 years) 
    Family ID F3160  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth “Lizzie” Pears,   b. 1860, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F3175  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 Apr 2013 

  • Notes 
    • from "The Shenandoah Evening Herald", 2 Dec 1892 (newspapers.com)
      Greenville, Pa., Dec. 2 - At Shenango yesterday two freight card broke loose on a steep grade and started toward the station at a terrific gait, having a clear piece of track two mile long to get headway on. As they approached Shenagno the switch engine there happened to be on the main track, and before the men in the cab could escape the cars were upon them with a crash and a roar that was heard for miles. James Dunley, engineer on the switch engine, and Charles McDowell, his fireman, were instantly killed. The wreck of both engine and car was complete.
    • from "The Greenville Record-Argus", 8 Dec 1892 (newspapers.com)
      Charles McDowell, the other victim of the wreck, was buried Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held at his home, south of town, and was conducted by Rev. F.W. Barlett. A special train conveyed the friends to Greenville to the house, returning after the services. The I.O.O.F., and B. of R.F. attended the funeral. Charles McDowell was highly esteemed by everyone who know him. His acquaintance was large here, having been born in Greenville and having spent nearly all his life here. He was 35 years of age and was married 13 years ago to Miss Elizabeth Pears who, with three small children, survive him.