of Defiance County, Ohio · documented from the public record
The family in the record
John Frederick Dowe 1830 – 1880
John Frederick Dowe⚭ Barbara Speaker (m. 16 Dec 1846
childrenHelen Mary Dowe · Charles F. Dowe · Clara Dowe · J. F. Dowe
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What the record says
Commemorative Biographical Record, Ohio. 'Sr.' Native of Hanover, Germany, born 1830.
Married Barbara Speaker in Defiance county 16 Dec 1846.
Died April 1880.
By occupation a blacksmith.
Served as justice of the peace and infirmary director.
Drafted into Union army 1862.
Six children, several died young.
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