Gazlay Family History
David George McDowell
Parents
| Father | George Tefft McDowell (5 April 1893 - 17 July 1948) |
| Mother | Burmadetta Johnson (14 September 1898 - 13 March 1989) |
Personal Information
| Record Created: 26 February 2021; Last Edited: 26 February 2021 |
| Person ID | 10547 |
| Name | David George McDowell |
| Gender | Male |
| Born | 20 June 1926 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Married | 8 December 1950 in Steuben County, Indiana to Frances Mae Parker2 |
| Died | 17 October 1956 in Tiffin, Sandusky County, Ohio1 |
| Buried | in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana1 |
Person/Family
| Spouse 1 |  Frances Mae Parker (daughter of Roderick D. Parker and Eunice Rufner) |
| Born | 3 July 1930 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana |
| Married | 8 December 1950 in Steuben County, Indiana to David George McDowell |
| Children | of David George McDowell and Frances Mae Parker: |
| 1. | Kevin George McDowell |
| Born | 1951 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana |
| Died | 26 December 1972 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland |
| +2. | Shannon Kay McDowell |
| Born | 12 March 1954 |
| Married | to Steve Edgar Bailey |
Sources
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).