Spencer Dowdey1

M, b. 1999, d. 2011
Pedigree (click to see)
Spencer (Dowdey)
RelationshipSon of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Spencer Dowdey was born in 1999.1 
Death*He died in 2011.1 
Adoptive fatherDr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP1 b. 19 Apr 1948
Adoptive motherSusan Lee Wildsmith1 b. 5 Sep 1953
Interest* Spencer was a Ruby-colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow
Descendants of John Jones

Citations

  1. [S58] Mrs. Susan W. Dowdey.
Last Edited24 Mar 2014

John Wesley Dowdey1

M, b. August 2011, d. 12 November 2018
Pedigree (click to see)
John Wesley (Dowdey)
RelationshipSon of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Wesley Dowdey was born in August 2011.1
Death*He died on 12 November 2018 in Mountain Brook, Jefferson, AL, at age 7 After a brave fight against congestive heart failure, JW had to be put to sleep. This was done by our vet, Dr. Darcy Scofill, John Wesley's vet from the time of his adoption. Susan and Amy and Ben were at his side.
He was subsequently cremated.2 
Adoptive fatherDr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP1 b. 19 Apr 1948
Adoptive motherSusan Lee Wildsmith1 b. 5 Sep 1953
Misc* J-Dub enjoys reading his "Daddy's" medical journals, and digests them thoroughly.
Interest* John Wesley is a Tri-colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. He is sometimes called "J-Dub," and has the personality of a rock star! 
Adoption*John Wesley Dowdey was adopted on 4 October 2011 in Atlanta, GA.1 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow
Descendants of John Jones

Citations

  1. [S58] Mrs. Susan W. Dowdey.
  2. [S1] Dr. Ben Dowdey.
Last Edited12 Nov 2018

Susan Miller Isbell1

F, b. 20 November 1914, d. 20 June 2000
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Susan Miller Isbell was born on 20 November 1914.1 
Marriage*She married Velpo Jay Mabrey on 8 December 1937 in at home on Hill Street, Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL.1 
Death*Susan Miller Isbell died on 20 June 2000 in Montclair Baptist Hospital, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL, at age 85.1 
FatherCol. D. Isbell1 b. 22 Oct 1867, d. 14 Mar 1939
MotherLiela Mae Esslinger1 d. abt 1920
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

Velpo Jay Mabrey b. 12 Jan 1915, d. 21 Apr 1996
Child

Citations

  1. [S607] Mrs. Sarah Jane Mabrey Knott, June, 2016.
Last Edited18 Jul 2016

Velpo Jay Mabrey1

M, b. 12 January 1915, d. 21 April 1996
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Velpo Jay Mabrey was born on 12 January 1915 on the family farm, Horton, AL.1 
Marriage*He married Susan Miller Isbell, daughter of Col. D. Isbell and Liela Mae Esslinger, on 8 December 1937 in at home on Hill Street, Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL.1 
Death*Velpo Jay Mabrey died on 21 April 1996 in Boaz/Albertville Hospital, Marshall Co., AL, at age 81.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 2nd cousin, 1R. 

Family

Susan Miller Isbell b. 20 Nov 1914, d. 20 Jun 2000
Child

Citations

  1. [S607] Mrs. Sarah Jane Mabrey Knott, June, 2016.
Last Edited18 Jul 2016

Sarah Jane Mabrey1

F, b. 18 February 1941
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Sarah Jane Mabrey was born on 18 February 1941 in Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Gadsden, Etowah Co., AL.1 
Marriage*She married Dr. Hurley Walden Knott on 23 March 1963 in 1st Methodist Church, Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL.1 
FatherVelpo Jay Mabrey1 b. 12 Jan 1915, d. 21 Apr 1996
MotherSusan Miller Isbell1 b. 20 Nov 1914, d. 20 Jun 2000
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin. 

Family

Dr. Hurley Walden Knott b. 9 Mar 1940

Citations

  1. [S607] Mrs. Sarah Jane Mabrey Knott, June, 2016.
Last Edited18 Jul 2016

Dr. Hurley Walden Knott1

M, b. 9 March 1940
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Dr. Hurley Walden Knott was born on 9 March 1940 in Grandfather Watt Parker's farm, Thomaston, AL.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Jane Mabrey, daughter of Velpo Jay Mabrey and Susan Miller Isbell, on 23 March 1963 in 1st Methodist Church, Guntersville, Marshall Co., AL.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of third cousin. 

Family

Sarah Jane Mabrey b. 18 Feb 1941

Citations

  1. [S607] Mrs. Sarah Jane Mabrey Knott, June, 2016.
Last Edited13 Jul 2016

Jimmy Dycus1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
FatherThurston Lee Dycus1 b. 1 May 1913, d. 21 Feb 1978
MotherClora Mattox1 b. 29 Jun 1918, d. 6 Jun 1989
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 1R. 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S608] Mrs. Janet Willingham, June, 2016.
Last Edited25 Jul 2016

Kathleen Dycus1

F, d. 2 June 2015
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Marriage*Kathleen Dycus married Robert Samuel Nichols.1 
Death*Kathleen Dycus died on 2 June 2015.1 
FatherThurston Lee Dycus1 b. 1 May 1913, d. 21 Feb 1978
MotherClora Mattox1 b. 29 Jun 1918, d. 6 Jun 1989
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 1R. 

Family

Robert Samuel Nichols
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S608] Mrs. Janet Willingham, June, 2016.
Last Edited25 Jul 2016

Walter "Charlie" Dycus1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
FatherThurston Lee Dycus1 b. 1 May 1913, d. 21 Feb 1978
MotherClora Mattox1 b. 29 Jun 1918, d. 6 Jun 1989
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 1R. 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S608] Mrs. Janet Willingham, June, 2016.
Last Edited25 Jul 2016

Thurston Lee Dycus Jr.1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
FatherThurston Lee Dycus1 b. 1 May 1913, d. 21 Feb 1978
MotherClora Mattox1 b. 29 Jun 1918, d. 6 Jun 1989
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 1R. 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S608] Mrs. Janet Willingham, June, 2016.
Last Edited25 Jul 2016

Robert Samuel Nichols1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Robert Samuel Nichols married Kathleen Dycus, daughter of Thurston Lee Dycus and Clora Mattox.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1st cousin, 1R. 

Family

Kathleen Dycus d. 2 Jun 2015
Child
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S608] Mrs. Janet Willingham, June, 2016.
Last Edited25 Jul 2016

Janet Lee Nichols1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
FatherRobert Samuel Nichols1
MotherKathleen Dycus1 d. 2 Jun 2015
Kinship*Relationship: second cousin. 
Appears on these Charts:Descendants of William Almy and Audrey Barlow

Citations

  1. [S608] Mrs. Janet Willingham, June, 2016.
Last Edited25 Jul 2016

Betsy Ann Lawson1

F, b. 20 September 1768, d. between 1806 and 1811
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Betsy Ann Lawson was born on 20 September 1768 in NC.1 
Marriage*She married William Canterbury on 6 August 1789 in Montgomery Co., VA.1 
Death*Betsy Ann Lawson died between 1806 and 1811 in Sevier Co., TN.1 
FatherWilliam Lawson1 b. 26 Jun 1733, d. 18 Apr 1826
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-grandmother. 

Family

William Canterbury b. 1761, d. bt 1835 - 1850
Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S610] "William Lawson of Montrose, Scotland" database on Rootsweb.
Last Edited25 Sep 2016

William Canterbury1

M, b. 1761, d. between 1835 and 1850
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*William Canterbury was born in 1761.1 
Marriage*He married Betsy Ann Lawson, daughter of William Lawson, on 6 August 1789 in Montgomery Co., VA.1 
Death*William Canterbury died between 1835 and 1850 in Sevier Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-grandfather. 

Family

Betsy Ann Lawson b. 20 Sep 1768, d. bt 1806 - 1811
Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S610] "William Lawson of Montrose, Scotland" database on Rootsweb.
Last Edited25 Sep 2016

William Lawson1

M, b. 26 June 1733, d. 18 April 1826
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship5th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*William Lawson was born on 26 June 1733 in Montrose, Scotland.1 
Death*He died on 18 April 1826 in Snowflake, Scott Co., VA, at age 92.1 
Burial*He was buried in Lawson Confederate Memorial Cemetery, Scott Co., VA.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 5th great-grandfather. 
Notable KinSome Immigrant Ancestors of BCD

Family
Child
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S610] "William Lawson of Montrose, Scotland" database on Rootsweb.
Last Edited24 Oct 2017

Mahala Sehorn1

F, b. 17 February 1785, d. after 12 August 1860
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-grandmother of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mahala Sehorn was born on 17 February 1785 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married John Collins on 26 March 1805 in Dandridge, Jefferson Co., TN. Marriage Licenses and Bond Book 1792-1840, Jefferson Co., TN., page 591.1 
Death*Mahala Sehorn died after 12 August 1860 in Bossier Parish, LA.1 
FatherCapt. John Sehorn1 b. 21 Jun 1748, d. 23 May 1831
MotherElizabeth Cathey1 b. 1758, d. 4 Jan 1819
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-grandmother. 

Family

John Collins b. 18 Mar 1782, d. aft 12 Aug 1860
Children
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited17 Feb 2018

John Collins1

M, b. 18 March 1782, d. after 12 August 1860
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Collins was born on 18 March 1782 in VA.1 
Marriage*He married Mahala Sehorn, daughter of Capt. John Sehorn and Elizabeth Cathey, on 26 March 1805 in Dandridge, Jefferson Co., TN. Marriage Licenses and Bond Book 1792-1840, Jefferson Co., TN., page 591.1 
Death*John Collins died after 12 August 1860 in Bossier Parish, LA.1 
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-grandfather. 

Family

Mahala Sehorn b. 17 Feb 1785, d. aft 12 Aug 1860
Children
Appears on these Charts:Pedigree chart of Dr. Ben Dowdey

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited17 Feb 2018

Francis Marion Collins1

M, b. 7 April 1822, d. 10 October 1901
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Francis Marion Collins was born on 7 April 1822 in AL.1 
Marriage*He married Ruth Caroline Humphries on 15 July 1852.1 
Death*Francis Marion Collins died on 10 October 1901 in Abbeville, Lafayette Co., MS, at age 79.1 
FatherJohn Collins1 b. 18 Mar 1782, d. aft 12 Aug 1860
MotherMahala Sehorn1 b. 17 Feb 1785, d. aft 12 Aug 1860
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-granduncle. 

Family

Ruth Caroline Humphries b. 12 Feb 1829, d. 26 Sep 1912
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
  2. [S617] Terri Stern.
Last Edited25 Jan 2018

Ruth Caroline Humphries1

F, b. 12 February 1829, d. 26 September 1912
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Ruth Caroline Humphries was born on 12 February 1829 in AL.1 
Marriage*She married Francis Marion Collins, son of John Collins and Mahala Sehorn, on 15 July 1852.1 
Death*Ruth Caroline Humphries died on 26 September 1912 in Lafayette Co., MS, at age 83.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 3rd great-granduncle. 

Family

Francis Marion Collins b. 7 Apr 1822, d. 10 Oct 1901
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
  2. [S617] Terri Stern.
Last Edited25 Jan 2018

Ida Kate Collins1

F, b. 13 March 1861, d. 12 June 1959
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Ida Kate Collins was born on 13 March 1861 in Abbeville, Lafayette Co., MS.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Edgar Campbell about 1 January 1891.1 
Death*Ida Kate Collins died on 12 June 1959 in Electra, Wichita Co., TX, at age 98.1 
FatherFrancis Marion Collins1 b. 7 Apr 1822, d. 10 Oct 1901
MotherRuth Caroline Humphries1 b. 12 Feb 1829, d. 26 Sep 1912
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4R. 

Family

Charles Edgar Campbell b. 26 Oct 1855, d. 17 Dec 1937
Child

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited24 Jan 2018

Charles Edgar Campbell1

M, b. 26 October 1855, d. 17 December 1937
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Charles Edgar Campbell was born on 26 October 1855 in MS.1 
Marriage*He married Ida Kate Collins, daughter of Francis Marion Collins and Ruth Caroline Humphries, about 1 January 1891.1 
Death*Charles Edgar Campbell died on 17 December 1937 in Wanette, Pottawatomie Co., OK, at age 82.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 1C, 4R. 

Family

Ida Kate Collins b. 13 Mar 1861, d. 12 Jun 1959
Child

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited24 Jan 2018

Charles Stone Campbell1

M, b. 18 November 1899, d. 20 February 1961
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Charles Stone Campbell was born on 18 November 1899 in Oxford, Lafayette Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Dona Mae Walker on 15 August 1932 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.1 
Death*Charles Stone Campbell died on 20 February 1961 in Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 61.1 
FatherCharles Edgar Campbell1 b. 26 Oct 1855, d. 17 Dec 1937
MotherIda Kate Collins1 b. 13 Mar 1861, d. 12 Jun 1959
Kinship*Relationship: 2nd cousin, 3R. 

Family

Dona Mae Walker b. 9 Sep 1915, d. 9 Jan 1988
Child

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited24 Jan 2018

Dona Mae Walker1

F, b. 9 September 1915, d. 9 January 1988
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Dona Mae Walker was born on 9 September 1915 in Muskogee, OK.1 
Marriage*She married Charles Stone Campbell, son of Charles Edgar Campbell and Ida Kate Collins, on 15 August 1932 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.1 
Death*Dona Mae Walker died on 9 January 1988 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 72.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 2C, 3R. 

Family

Charles Stone Campbell b. 18 Nov 1899, d. 20 Feb 1961
Child

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited24 Jan 2018

Dona Mae "Donna" Campbell1

F, b. 8 March 1935, d. 1 October 2014
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd cousin 2 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Dona Mae "Donna" Campbell was born on 8 March 1935 in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.1 
Marriage*She married Earl Lester Allman Jr. on 10 September 1955 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.1 
Death*Dona Mae "Donna" Campbell died on 1 October 2014 in Mountain Home, Baxter Co., AK, at age 79.1 
FatherCharles Stone Campbell1 b. 18 Nov 1899, d. 20 Feb 1961
MotherDona Mae Walker1 b. 9 Sep 1915, d. 9 Jan 1988
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd cousin, twice removed. 

Family

Earl Lester Allman Jr. b. 20 Jan 1934, d. 2 Sep 1996

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited24 Jan 2018

Earl Lester Allman Jr.1

M, b. 20 January 1934, d. 2 September 1996
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Earl Lester Allman Jr. was born on 20 January 1934 in Concord, CA.1 
Marriage*He married Dona Mae "Donna" Campbell, daughter of Charles Stone Campbell and Dona Mae Walker, on 10 September 1955 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.1 
Death*Earl Lester Allman Jr. died on 2 September 1996 in Jacksonville, FL, at age 62.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 3C, 2R. 

Family

Dona Mae "Donna" Campbell b. 8 Mar 1935, d. 1 Oct 2014

Citations

  1. [S616] Karen Allman, from Allman Family Tree, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited24 Jan 2018

George Henry Collins1

M, b. 30 October 1853, d. 2 April 1913
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship1st cousin 4 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*George Henry Collins was born on 30 October 1853 in Marshall Co., MS.1 
Marriage*He married Maude Bee Coffey on 11 February 1883 in Lafayette Co., MS.1 
Death*George Henry Collins died on 2 April 1913 in Davis, Murray Co., OK, at age 59.1 
FatherFrancis Marion Collins1 b. 7 Apr 1822, d. 10 Oct 1901
MotherRuth Caroline Humphries1 b. 12 Feb 1829, d. 26 Sep 1912
Kinship*Relationship: 1st cousin, 4 times removed. 

Family

Maude Bee Coffey b. 17 Jan 1861, d. 10 Sep 1926
Child

Citations

  1. [S617] Terri Stern.
Last Edited25 Jan 2018

Maude Bee Coffey1

F, b. 17 January 1861, d. 10 September 1926
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Maude Bee Coffey was born on 17 January 1861 in Lafayette Co., MS.1 
Marriage*She married George Henry Collins, son of Francis Marion Collins and Ruth Caroline Humphries, on 11 February 1883 in Lafayette Co., MS.1 
Death*Maude Bee Coffey died on 10 September 1926 in Oklahoma City, OK, at age 65.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 1C, 4R. 

Family

George Henry Collins b. 30 Oct 1853, d. 2 Apr 1913
Child

Citations

  1. [S617] Terri Stern.
Last Edited25 Jan 2018

Ida Maude Collins1

F, b. 29 December 1888, d. 29 July 1987
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship2nd cousin 3 times removed of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Ida Maude Collins was born on 29 December 1888 in Oxford, Lafayette Co., MS.1 
Marriage*She married Louis LeRoy Emery on 24 December 1910 in Oklahoma City, OK.1 
Death*Ida Maude Collins died on 29 July 1987 in Oklahoma City, OK, at age 98.1 
FatherGeorge Henry Collins1 b. 30 Oct 1853, d. 2 Apr 1913
MotherMaude Bee Coffey1 b. 17 Jan 1861, d. 10 Sep 1926
Kinship*Relationship: second cousin, three times removed. 

Family

Louis LeRoy Emery b. 28 Jul 1875, d. 4 Mar 1950

Citations

  1. [S617] Terri Stern.
Last Edited25 Jan 2018

Louis LeRoy Emery1

M, b. 28 July 1875, d. 4 March 1950
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Louis LeRoy Emery was born on 28 July 1875 in Liscomb, IA.1 
Marriage*He married Ida Maude Collins, daughter of George Henry Collins and Maude Bee Coffey, on 24 December 1910 in Oklahoma City, OK.1 
Death*Louis LeRoy Emery died on 4 March 1950 in Oklahoma City, OK, at age 74.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 2C, 3R. 

Family

Ida Maude Collins b. 29 Dec 1888, d. 29 Jul 1987

Citations

  1. [S617] Terri Stern.
Last Edited25 Jan 2018

William Paul Lewis1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 3C, 2R. 

Citations

  1. [S617] Terri Stern.
Last Edited25 Jan 2018