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Marcus Lafayette Dowdy Sr

5 Dec 1824 – 5 Feb 1897

Birth	5 Dec 1824
Death	5 Feb 1897
Cemetery	Clairette Cemetery Clairette , Erath County , Texas , USA
Added by	Karen D. Tumbleson on 09 May 2020
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29952553

Bio

Born in Monroe Co., Georgia, 1824; died Feb 5, 1897; died from heart congestion. He had gone to Hico on business and was taken sick in town; a doctor was called in at once, but to no avail. Bro. Dowdy emigrated to Alabama with his parents in 1834. In 1845 was married to Miss Bettie Sides. To this union was born 12 children. In 1850, the family emigrated to Houston Co., Texas. He professed a hope in Christ in 1860 and united with Antioch church that same year. He was baptized by Elder Mose Denman. In 1871, he drew his letter and moved to Erath Co., Texas, and united with Hopewell church. In 1879, he was ordained as a deacon. He was known by all Baptists in this country, especially the care worn minister. His doors were ever open to brethren; always ready to help them in time of need. Much could be said of this great man, but this is sufficient. The old sister wants the Baptists to know that her doors will be open to them as long as she lives. John B. Donathan.

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Family

Parents

• William Dowdy 1801–1863 FaG
• Margaret Myers Dowdy 1804–1860 FaG

Spouse

• Elisabeth Sides Dowdy 1825–1909

Siblings

• Sarah Evaline Dowdy Sides 1826–1854 FaG
• Katherine Barbara Dowdy Wells 1829–1907 FaG
• Malissa Jane "Malissy" Dowdy Jones 1834–1907 FaG

Children

• William Albert Dowdy 1846–1920
• Martha Ann Dowdy Gilmore 1848–1924
• Henry James Dowdy 1849–1931
• John Benjamin Dowdy 1851–1944
• Margaret Jane Dowdy Sides 1853–1919
• Jonathan T. Dowdy 1854–1877
• Barbara Susan Dowdy Edwards 1856–1884
• Mahaley Louisa Dowdy Barmore 1862–1939
• Marcus Lafayette "Mark" Dowdy Jr 1864–1963
• Phebe Dowdy Thomason 1867–1945

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