Near this spot repose
the remains
of
EPHRAIM McDOWELL.
the first of his name
in America.
Who died about 1730:
JOHN McDOWELL.
his son.
Who was killed by the
Indians in 1742:
JAMES McDOWELL.
his son.
born 1739. died 1772.
And ELIZABETH his wife.
Who died about 1810:
Also their Daughter
ELIZABETH McGAVOCK.
Who died 1803.
[marker location: McDowell Cemetery, near Fairfield, Rockbridge County, Virginia]
Ephraim McDowell, patriarch of the family, was born 1673 in Ireland, and lived to be 104, well past 1730. His longevity is documented by many sources. His death date on this marker is in error.
Ephraim McDowell, patriarch of the family, was born 1673 in Ireland, and lived to be 104, well past 1730. His longevity is documented by many sources. His death date on this marker is in error.
