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Jinsy L. Dowell

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jinsy L. Dowell was born in Sep 1849 in North Carolina, , , .

    Notes:

    In Dec 1869, Jinsy filed a Bastardy Bond against Thomas Potter, naming him the father of Noah and John.

    In the 1900 Johnson County, TN Census, Jincy(Gensy) is living in the household of her son John.

    Family/Spouse: Thomas Potter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Noah Michael Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. John C.J. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Jinsy married William Hawkins on 7 Oct 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. John W. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jun 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 5. Thomas Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 6. Wiley Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Jinsy married Mr. Ellison about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mr. was born in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. William T. Ellison  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Noah Michael Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jinsy1) was born about 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Noah married Sabra McElyea about 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sabra (daughter of Larkin Morris McElyea and Catherine Tester) was born about 1867 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Sarah C. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 9. Nettie Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 10. Wiley Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 11. Callie Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1975 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 12. Emmitt Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 13. Fannie Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 14. Mittie Z. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Jun 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    8. 15. Maude Ellen Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  John C.J. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jinsy1) was born in Apr 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 4.  John W. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jinsy1) was born on 20 Jun 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1933 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    John married Lydia Stewart on 12 Jul 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Lydia (daughter of Mary "Polly" Stewart) was born on 4 May 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 May 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. George H. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1889 in , , Tennessee, .
    2. 17. Charles Oscar Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1962 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 18. Martha Eliza Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1939 in Pulaski County, , , Kentucky.
    4. 19. Mary B. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 5.  Thomas Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jinsy1) was born about 1873 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Thomas married Mary A. Dowell about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary was born about 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Eliza B. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 21. Cassy M. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 22. John W. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 23. Lilton D. Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Wiley Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jinsy1) was born about 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  William T. Ellison Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jinsy1) was born about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    William was adopted by his half-brother John S. Dowell.



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Sarah C. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1890 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 9.  Nettie Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Wiley Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 11.  Callie Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1975 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Callie married Charles Clinton "Charlie" Hamby on 22 Oct 1915 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Charles (son of Wiley Gordon Hamby and Hannah Elizabeth Potter) was born on 22 May 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 27 May 1969 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Bonnie Louise Hamby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1913 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 Jan 1942 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Boones Creek Christian Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    2. 25. Wiley J. Hamby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1917 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 2005 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 28. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 29. Thelma Ruth Hamby  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 2008 in Lancaster County, , , Pennsylvania.
    7. 30. Christine Virginia Hamby  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 2007 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.
    8. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 33. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 12.  Emmitt Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 13.  Fannie Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Mittie Z. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about Jun 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  8. 15.  Maude Ellen Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born in Aug 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  9. 16.  George H. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1889 in , , Tennessee, .

    Family/Spouse: Verda. Verda was born about 1898 in , , Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 17.  Charles Oscar Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Jinsy1) was born on 18 Jan 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Dec 1962 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Family/Spouse: Nancy Belle Potter. Nancy (daughter of Charles Ruffin Potter and Lydia P. Greer) was born about 1891; died about 1979; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 43. John William Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1930 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Dec 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, .
    9. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 45. Harold Ray Dowell  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jan 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

  11. 18.  Martha Eliza Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Jinsy1) was born on 8 Jan 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1939 in Pulaski County, , , Kentucky.

  12. 19.  Mary B. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (4.John2, 1.Jinsy1) was born in Jan 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  13. 20.  Eliza B. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (5.Thomas2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  14. 21.  Cassy M. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (5.Thomas2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1895 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  15. 22.  John W. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (5.Thomas2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  16. 23.  Lilton D. Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (5.Thomas2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 24.  Bonnie Louise Hamby Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born on 15 Mar 1913 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 Jan 1942 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Boones Creek Christian Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Bonnie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 48. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 49. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 25.  Wiley J. Hamby Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born on 10 Oct 1917 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 2005 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee.

    Wiley married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Judy Hamby  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1943 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Carr Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee.

  3. 26.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1)

  4. 27.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 28.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1)

  6. 29.  Thelma Ruth Hamby Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Mar 2008 in Lancaster County, , , Pennsylvania.

  7. 30.  Christine Virginia Hamby Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1) was born about 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Feb 2007 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Christine Virginia Hamby Hicks, 74, of Gray, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at her residence.

    Born in Gray, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Callie Dowell Hamby.

    She was a loving wife and mother who dedicated her life to her husband and children. She was a very caring person to everyone who met her.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Devon Hicks; sisters: Bonnie Cash, Inez Caudle; brothers: Wiley Hamby, Simon Hamby, David Hamby, Charles Hamby and Wade Hamby.

    She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Roy William Hicks, of Gray; four daughters: Pam Feathers, of Johnson City, Cynthia Ann Torbett, of Gray, Peggy Laws, of Johnson City, and Nancy Marie Cox, of Gray; two sons: James William Hicks, of Gray, and Roy Allen Hicks, of Johnson City; sister: Thelma Ruland, of PA; brother: Luke Hamby, of Johnson City; grandchildren: Chris Campbell, Shannon Buchannon, Scott Hicks, Sheri Hicks, Clinton Torbett, Wesley Laws, Hannah Cox, James Hicks, Cody Hicks and Noah; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

    A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday at 8:00 PM in the Sunrise chapel with Rev. Adam Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM prior to the service. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Mrs. Hicks grandsons. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 to go in procession.

    Christine married Roy William "Jim" Hicks on 20 May 1953 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Roy (son of Roy Bell Hicks and Ethel Mae Lyle) was born about 1930 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 31.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1)

  9. 32.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1)

  10. 33.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Callie3, 2.Noah2, 1.Jinsy1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 34.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.George3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  12. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (16.George3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  13. 36.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  15. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  16. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  17. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  18. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  19. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  20. 43.  John William Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1) was born on 14 Jan 1930 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; died on 17 Dec 2022 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Johnson County, Tennessee, .

    Notes:

    John “J.W.” William Dowell, age 92, passed away on December 17, 2022 at Mountain City Care Center. Jay was born on January 14, 1930 to the late Charles Dowell and Nancy Potter Dowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Ailes, Eula Dowell, Verta Greer, Hazel Sluder, Opal Wood, Goldie Wood, Harold Dowell, Ralph Dowell, Charles Dowell, and Hayden Dowell and his grandson, Justin Robert Dowell.

    Jay retired from Lukens Steele Company and was a proud member of Local Union 1165 steel workers in Coatesville, PA after over 20 years of employment. Jay and his wife, Ethel were married in November of 1951 and built their new home in Mountain City when they were in their 70’s. He liked to crochet, collect coins and model trains, play guitar, and sang in church with his sisters and his daughter when he was younger. Jay was a member of the Pentecostal church in Vilas, NC and his faith was very important to him.

    Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 71 years, Ethel Louise Dowell; daughter, Carolyn Steele of Lenoir, NC; sons, John Russell Dowell and wife Patti of Elkton, MD, Robert Dean Dowell and wife Rhonda of Elkton, MD, Charles Ray Dowell and wife Margaret of Mountain City; grandchildren, John Jr. (Lisa), Farrah, Tara, Tiffany, Jason (Erin), Amanda, Josh (Samantha); great grandchildren, Paige, Nolan, Gavin, Zander, Marissa, Gage, Jayde, Jackson, Daisy; great great grandchild, Bailee; several nieces and nephews.

    The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Carver officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Dowell, Bob Dowell, Ray Dowell, Johnny Dowell, Jason Dowell, Josh Dowell, Nolan Dowell and Terry Hodge. Honorary pallbearers are the employees of Mountain City Care Center, Dr. Raina Sluder, Joy and the rest of her staff.

    John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1)

  22. 45.  Harold Ray Dowell Descendancy chart to this point (17.Charles3, 4.John2, 1.Jinsy1) was born on 29 Jul 1934 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Jan 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Harold Ray Dowell, age 86, of Mountain City, TN passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home. He was born in Johnson County, TN on July 29, 1934 to the late Charles and Nancy Dowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Hazel Sluder, Opal Wood, Goldie Wood, Verta Greer, Virginia Ailes and Eula Dowell; brothers, Charles Dowell, Jr. and Ralph Dowell.
    Harold retired in Wilmington, DE after 31years of service to NVF Power Co. He enjoyed sports and working puzzles. Harold was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
    Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 65 years, Jean Dowell; daughters, Yvonne DeCarlo and husband Frank, Deborah Kelley and husband Bill, Pamela Hodge and husband Terry, Sharon French and husband Glen, Sandra Hurley and husband Dan, son, David H. Dowell and wife Roxanne; brothers, J.W.(Jay) Dowell and wife Ethel; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    The graveside service for Harold was held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at11:00 a.m. from Sunset Memorial Park.

    Family/Spouse: Nell Jean (Dowell). Nell was born on 17 Mar 1938 in Bristol, , , Virginia; died on 26 Oct 2021 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]