Andrew Jackson McDowell
Andrew Jackson McDowell is a son of Joseph McDowell, who was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1785. He married Miss Elizabeth Crawford, also a native of that county, and entered a one-half section of land in Killbuck Township, which is now included in the farm of their son, Andrew J. Here they started in single-handled, experiencing all the difficulties and hardships of the early pioneers, and by their own energy, perseverance and frugality made life successful. Mr. McDowell took an active part in Democratic politics, and served as justice of the peace for many years. He and his wife attended the Presbyterian Church. She died in 1850, and he followed to the grave in 1868. Their family consisted of eleven children, viz: Ruth, deceased wife of John Henderson; Mary, widow of Cheny Clow, of Killbuck Township; Jane, deceased wife of George McCluggage; Eliza, deceased wife of William Arnold; James (deceased); Fannie, wife of James Way, of Killbuck Township; Boyd (deceased); Tamor, widow of Cyrus Crumb, of Marshall County, Ind.; Andrew J., and Joseph, who was a soldier in the Mexican War, and died at Washington D.C.
Andrew J. McDowell was born May 6, 1828, on the homestead where he has since resided. He obtained a limited education at the log school house of that period. In 1862 he was united in marriage with Miss Loretta, daughter of Roswell and Mary (Doron) Wells, of Knox Township. Their home has never been blesssed with children. Mr. McDowell is one of the prominent farmers of the township, owning 130 acres of fine land. He and his wife are members of the Disciples Church, and politically he has always been identified with the Democratic party.
From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Wayne and Holmes, Ohio, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1889