Edna Sara McDowell: Wm. L. Gann's Genealogy Site

Generation: 1

Edna Sara McDowell was born 28 Mar 1889, Garfield, Indiana, Pennsylvania (daughter of John Ennis McDowell and Ella Wagoner); died Feb 1976.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 16-81
Census: 1910, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 63
Census: 1920, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 15-63
Census: 1930, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 17-16
Census: 1940, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 17-21
Occupation: 1940, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Not employed, she was occupied full time in the home
Residence: 1900, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Residence: 24 Aug 1909, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Residence: 1910, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; With parents-in-law Robert H and Emma Lynn, six siblings-in-law and husband Henry H Lynn
Residence: 1915, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 213 Spruce St
Residence: 1918, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St
Residence: 1920, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St With husband Henry H Lynn and six children
Residence: 1930, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St With husband Henry H Lynn and seven children
Residence: 1936, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St
Residence: 1938, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St
Residence: 1940, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St With husband Henry H Lynn and two daughters
Residence: 1953, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St
Residence: 1955, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St
Residence: 1956, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St
Residence: 1957, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St
Residence: 1958, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; 216 Witmer St
Residence: 1942 - 1976, Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Notes:

She went to school through the 8th grade

Edna married Henry Harman Lynn 31 Aug 1909, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. Henry was born 15 Jul 1890, Sandy Ridge, Centre, Pennsylvania; died 14 Mar 1944, Philipsburg, Centre, Pennsylvania; was buried 17 Mar 1944, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
Officiated by Arthur Staples, Minister

Generation: 2

John Ennis McDowell was born 22 May 1863, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania (son of Samuel McDowell and Sarah Anne Ennis); died 26 Apr 1914, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; was buried 28 Apr 1914, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.

Other Events:

Census: 1870, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; New Florence P.O.
Census: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 116
Census: 1900, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 16-81
Census: 1910, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 20-123
Occupation: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Laborer
Occupation: 12 Apr 1888, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Laborer
Occupation: 15 Nov 1892, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Tile maker
Occupation: 22 Dec 1893; Laborer
Occupation: 14 Oct 1896; Laborer
Occupation: 27 Dec 1898; Laborer
Occupation: 1900, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Laborer, Brick works
Occupation: 12 Sep 1902; Laborer
Occupation: 1910, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Moulder, Brick works
Occupation: 26 Apr 1914; Tile maker
Residence: 1870, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With parents Samuel and Sarah A (Enos) McDowell and seven siblings
Residence: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With parents Samuel and Sarah A (Enos) McDowell and five siblings
Residence: 12 Apr 1888, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Residence: 15 Nov 1892, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Residence: 22 Dec 1893, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Birth of a son
Residence: 14 Oct 1896, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Birth of son Levi M McDowell
Residence: 27 Dec 1898, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Birth of son Charles W McDowell.
Residence: 1900, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With wife Jennie V (Miller) and four children
Residence: 12 Sep 1902, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Birth of son John C McDowell
Residence: 1910, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With wife Jennie V (Miller) and four sons

Notes:

Not found in Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania probate index

Buried:
West View Cemetery

John married Ella Wagoner 12 Apr 1888, Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. Ella was born 3 Apr 1866, Madison, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died 13 Sep 1891, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; was buried 15 Sep 1891, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Ella Wagoner was born 3 Apr 1866, Madison, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died 13 Sep 1891, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; was buried 15 Sep 1891, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.

Other Events:

Census: 1880, Mount Pleasant Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 101
Residence: 1880, Mount Pleasant Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With parents James and Catherine Wagoner
Residence: 12 Apr 1888, Yoheenville, Armstrong, Pennsylvania

Children:

1. Edna Sara McDowell was born 28 Mar 1889, Garfield, Indiana, Pennsylvania; died Feb 1976.

Generation: 3

Samuel McDowell was born 30 Nov 1824, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died 24 Mar 1896, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; was buried 27 Mar 1896, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.

Other Events:

Census: 1850, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Census: 1860, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Bolivar P.O.
Census: 1870, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; New Florence P.O.
Census: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 116
Occupation: 1850, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Boatman
Occupation: 1860, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Laborer
Occupation: 1870, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Laborer
Occupation: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Laborer
Residence: 1850, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; In the Richard Powers household with wife Sarah A (Enos) and son Robert
Residence: 1860, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With wife Sarah A (Enos) and six children
Residence: 1870, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With wife Sarah A (Enos) and eight children
Residence: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With wife Sarah A (Enos) and six children
Residence: 24 Mar 1896, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Notes:

This will was obtained from the Register of Wills in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA

The Last Will and Testament of Samuel McDowell, Fairfield Twp, Volume 9, page 313, Will #87, 1896

I, Samuel McDowell of the Township of Fairfield, County of Westmoreland and State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind, memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made. First I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses and the expense of probating this my last will and testament be by my executor hereinafter mentioned fully paid. Item, I give and devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Sarah Anne McDowell, all my estate real and personal and mixed and to hold to her, the said Sarah Anne McDowell, for and during the term of her natural life. And at her death, I direct that the Sum of Five Dollars ($5.00) be paid to my Son Robert McDowell, and a like sum of Five Dollars be paid to my Granddaughter Della McDowell, daughter of my deceased Son William McDowell, and a like Sum ($5.00) to my daughter Mary inter married with Daniel Kelly, and a like Sum ($5.00) to my daughter Annie inter married with Phillip Dell, and a like Sum ($5.00) to my daughter Ellen inter married with Henry Dell, and a like sum of five dollars ($5.00) to my Son Henry McDowell, and a like Sum of five dollars ($5.00) to my Son John McDowell, and a like Sum of ($5.00) to my daughter Emma inter married with John McCartney. Which said sums I hereby give, devise and bequeath unto them to be paid at the death of my said wife. The property in which I now reside together with my personal property, real personal and mixed, to be given to my Son Charles Wesley McDowell. I hereby nominate and appoint Charles M. Johnston Executor of this my last will and testament and that he execute a good deed for the property. In witness whereof the above named testator, Samuel McDowell, have herewith set my hand and seal this 26th day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and ninety six.

Samuel (his mark) McDowell

Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named Samuel McDowell as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names at his request as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testator and of each other.

Wm. M. C. Hammond
G. M. Hammer

April 2nd 1896 will filed and duly probated and letters of Testamentary were issued to C. M. Johnston who was sworn. Testator died March 24th 1896 at about 9 p.m.

Jno. R. Ourslev, Register

Birth:
Death certificate shows him as 71 years old at his death. The headstone transcription at Find A Grave gives an 1891 death year, leading to the possible conclusion it's not the right grave, but the month and day match and the Greensburg Daily Tribune of 30 Mar 1896 gives the cemetery name. Correcting the year transcription error and taking the age at death given on the headstone gives this birth date.

Buried:
Coles Cemetery
Section C

Samuel — Sarah Anne Ennis. Sarah was born 1831 - 1834, Pennsylvania; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]

Sarah Anne Ennis was born 1831 - 1834, Pennsylvania; died Aft 1 Jun 1900.

Other Events:

Census: 1850, Ligonier Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Census: 1860, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Bolivar P.O.
Census: 1870, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; New Florence P.O.
Census: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 116
Census: 1900, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Enumeration District 81
Occupation: 1870, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Keeping house
Occupation: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Keeping house
Residence: 1850, Ligonier Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; In the Henry and Jane McDowell household with two of their grandchildren and a younger brother
Residence: 1860, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With husband Samuel McDowell and six children
Residence: 1870, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With husband Samuel McDowell and eight children
Residence: 1880, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With husband Samuel McDowell and six children
Residence: 1900, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; With son Charles W McDowell, daughter-in-law Rachel C (Miller) McDowell and two grandchildren

Notes:

Investigated the possibility that she was a sister of Franklin (1830-1912) and Lucy Anne (1840-1928) Enos of Somerset Co., Pennsylvania; children of John Enos (-1839) and Sarah Vought. However, estate records for John Enos indicate that he had only the two children (20190505)

Another John Ennis family is present in Pine Twp., Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania with two daughters born in the 1830s (1840 US Census) -- needs investigation (20190505)
This John Ennis does not appear in the index to Allegheny Co. estate records or the indexes to Allegheny Co. deed records (2019 Dec 02)

Catherine Enos of Milford Twp., Somerset Co., Pennsylvania d. abt. 10 Sep 1867 (letters of admin. issued that day), leaving at least nine heirs, including the two children of John (see last note) and a Sarah; this Sarah had been married to a Jacob Snyder; both were deceased by the 1867 date (Somerset Co., Pennsylvania Orphan's Court Auditor Reports, v. 4 p. 66 (2019 Dec 02)

Grantor index to Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania deeds searched; no deed from an Enos/Ennis to a McDowell (26 Dec 2019)
Grantee index to Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania deeds searched; no deed to an Enos/Ennis involving a McDowell (26 Dec 2019)

Notes:

Likely married late 1849

Children:

William McDowell was born 1851-1853, Pennsylvania; died 9 Mar 1885, Pennsylvania; was buried Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania.
Mary J McDowell was born 16 Jun 1853, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; died 9 Sep 1934, Clyde, Indiana, Pennsylvania; was buried 12 Sep 1934, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
Susanna McDowell was born 1855 - Apr 1856, Pennsylvania; died 30 Mar 1905, Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
Ella R McDowell was born 11 May 1857, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died 11 Mar 1942, Duquesne, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; was buried 14 Mar 1942, Duquesne, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
Henry McDowell was born 1859 - 1860, Pennsylvania; died Aft 24 Mar 1896.
2. John Ennis McDowell was born 22 May 1863, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died 26 Apr 1914, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; was buried 28 Apr 1914, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
Emma McDowell was born 9 Aug 1865, Fairfield Twp., Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; died 3 Feb 1938, Bolivar, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; was buried 6 Feb 1938, Blairsville, Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Charles Wesley McDowell was born 23 Apr 1869, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania; died 13 Oct 1943, Green Twp., Mahoning, Ohio; was buried 16 Oct 1943, Greenford, Mahoning, Ohio.