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Family HistoryFamily History - Burmadetta Johnson


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Burmadetta Johnson and six of her descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Burmadetta Johnson,1 born 14 September 1898 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana (parents not determined);1, 2, 3 died 13 March 1989.1 Burmadetta married, 29 October 1920, George Tefft McDowell7 (born 5 April 1893 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, the son of James Frank McDowell and Ina May Tefft;2, 4, 5, 6, 7 George died 17 July 1948 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana4, 5, 7). Burmadetta and George are buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.1, 5

Children of Burmadetta Johnson and George Tefft McDowell:

 2i. Patricia Jane McDowell, born 24 June 1923 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana;2, 3, 8 died 8 March 2012 in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida.8 Patricia is buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.8
+3ii. David George McDowell, born 20 June 1926 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; died 17 October 1956 in Tiffin, Sandusky County, Ohio. Married Frances Mae Parker.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, Burmadetta McDowell, born: 14 September 1898; died: 13 March 1989 (from record).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, DeKalb County, Union Township, Auburn, E.D. 17-23, Sheet No. 13B, George T. McDowell, 37, Indiana, first married age 28, agent, insurance; wife Burmadetta McDowell, 31, Indiana, first married age 22; daughter Patricia J. McDowell, 6, Indiana; son David G. McDowell, 3 9/12, Indiana; father Frank J. McDowell, 71, Ohio, widow.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, DeKalb County, Keyser Township, Garrett, E.D. 17-10, Sheet No. 8B, Burmadetta McDowell, 41, Indiana; daughter Patricia Jane McDowell, 16, Indiana; son David Geo. McDowell, 13, Indiana. Residence on 1 April 1935: Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana (for the entire family).
  4. United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940, McDowell, George Tifft, born: 5 April 1893; died: 17 July 1948.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, George Tefft McDowell, born: 5 April 1893; died: 17 July 1948 (from record, which includes the inscription, OH Pfc 135th Field Arty - World War I).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Ohio, Miami County, Union Township, West Milton Village, E.D. 122, Sheet No. 6B, William W. Eby, 44, Nebraska, 2nd marriage, electrician, line man; wife of 11 years Ina N. Eby, 37, Indiana, 2nd marriage, 2 children, 2 living; daughter Dillie G. Eby, 10, Ohio; son George McDowell, 17, Indiana.
  7. Obituary, Garrett Clipper, Garrett, Indiana, 19 July 1948, George Tefft McDowell, died: 17 July 1948 in Garrett [Indiana]; born: 6 April 1893 in Auburn [Indiana]. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his father, wife, two children, sister, step-father, and father-in-law.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, Patricia Jane McDowell, born: 24 June 1923 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; died: 8 March 2012 in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida (from record, which includes the text of her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, brother, nieces, nephews, and two great nephews).
Second Generation
3. David George McDowell2 (Burmadetta1), born 20 June 1926 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana;1, 2, 3, 4 died 17 October 1956 in Tiffin, Sandusky County, Ohio.1 David married, 8 December 1950 in Steuben County, Indiana, Frances Mae Parker2 (born 3 July 1930 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana, the daughter of Roderick D. Parker and Eunice Rufner2). David is buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.1

Children of David George McDowell and Frances Mae Parker:

 4i. Kevin George McDowell, born 1951 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana;5, 6 died 26 December 1972 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland.5, 6 Kevin is buried in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.5
+5ii. Shannon Kay McDowell, born 12 March 1954. Married Steve Edgar Bailey.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, David G. McDowell, born: 20 June 1926; died: 17 October 1956 (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, mother, two children, and sister; and the inscription: GM3 US Naval Reserve - World War II).
  2. Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, Application for Marriage License and Marriage Certificate, #A330642, David George McDowell, born: 20 June 1926 in Auburn, Ind., locomotive fireman; father: George T. McDowell, born in Auburn, Ind.; mother: Burmadetta Johnson, born in Garrett, Ind.; and Frances Mae Parker, born: 3 July 1930 in Auburn, Ind., nursing; father: Roderick D. Parker, born in Wisconsin; mother: Eunice Rufner, born in Indpls. [Indianapolis], Ind. Married on 8 December 1950 in Steuben County, Indiana.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Indiana, DeKalb County, Union Township, Auburn, E.D. 17-23, Sheet No. 13B, George T. McDowell, 37, Indiana, first married age 28, agent, insurance; wife Burmadetta McDowell, 31, Indiana, first married age 22; daughter Patricia J. McDowell, 6, Indiana; son David G. McDowell, 3 9/12, Indiana; father Frank J. McDowell, 71, Ohio, widow.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Indiana, DeKalb County, Keyser Township, Garrett, E.D. 17-10, Sheet No. 8B, Burmadetta McDowell, 41, Indiana; daughter Patricia Jane McDowell, 16, Indiana; son David Geo. McDowell, 13, Indiana. Residence on 1 April 1935: Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana (for the entire family).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana, Kevin George McDowell, born: 1951; died: 1972 (from record).
  6. Obituary, The Cumberland News, Cumberland, Maryland (available at newspapers.com), 27 December 1972, Kevin George McDowell, age 21, died: 26 December 1972 in Cumberland, Maryland. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of his father, mother, step-father, sister, half-sister, and half-brother.
Third and Fourth Generations
5. Shannon Kay McDowell3 (David,2 Burmadetta1), born 12 March 1954.1 Shannon married Steve Edgar Bailey (born 2 May 1954, parents not determined1).

Children of Shannon Kay McDowell and Steve Edgar Bailey:

 6i. Jared Tefft Bailey, born ca. 1977.
 7ii. Adam Matthew Bailey, born ca. 1981.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.