Obituary for John Allen McDowell, Hardin County Illinois John Allen McDowell was born November 10, 1874, and departed this life July 31 1949, his age being 74 years, 9 months and 21 days. He was married to Eva Vaughn November 20, 1898. She preceded him in death sixteen years ago. To their union were born seven children: Estelle Patton, Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, Dessie Matthews, Fairfield, Illinois, Emery, deceased, Ossie, Decatur, Illinois, Madge, deceased, Lacene McShirley, Dearborn, Michigan and John Clyde deceased. There are ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was a kind and respected citizen and will be missed by his family and many firends. Taken from the Hardin County Independent, Hardin County, Illinois ------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Wanda Patton Reed