Son of Alexander and Anna Moffitt McDowell, he was married, a teamster, lived at 1040 Chestnut St, died there of suicide by carbolic acid, per death certificate 76725, whose informant was A. H. McDowell of Franklin.
Oil City Derrick, Tuesday Aug 27 1907:
Franklin, Aug. 26 -- Thomas M. McDowell, 53, of 1040 Chestnut Street, First Ward, died from the effects of carbolic acid taken with suicidal intent. He was a son of Alexander McDowell, grandson of Colonel Alexander McDowell.
He was well known, a respected citizen, a man of exemplary life and unimpeachable record, in vigorous physical health, an industrious man who followed the occupation of teaming, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all the community. It is said that lately he had been worked over the mental condition of his son, Harry, who was taken to Warren State Hospital several months ago for treatment. He was a member of one of Franklin's oldest families. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Surviving are his mother; wife; five children, Harry Y., Alfred R., Roscoe R., Emma E., and Anna M. McDowell; brothers and sisters, Alexander H. and William P. of Franklin, Robert R. of Cleveland, Charles T. of Bully Hill, Mrs. George B. Fry, Mrs. Joseph A. Weikal, and Mrs. Ella Matthews of Franklin.
Services will be at the home at 2 pm Wednesday.
Son of Alexander and Anna Moffitt McDowell, he was married, a teamster, lived at 1040 Chestnut St, died there of suicide by carbolic acid, per death certificate 76725, whose informant was A. H. McDowell of Franklin.
Oil City Derrick, Tuesday Aug 27 1907:
Franklin, Aug. 26 -- Thomas M. McDowell, 53, of 1040 Chestnut Street, First Ward, died from the effects of carbolic acid taken with suicidal intent. He was a son of Alexander McDowell, grandson of Colonel Alexander McDowell.
He was well known, a respected citizen, a man of exemplary life and unimpeachable record, in vigorous physical health, an industrious man who followed the occupation of teaming, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all the community. It is said that lately he had been worked over the mental condition of his son, Harry, who was taken to Warren State Hospital several months ago for treatment. He was a member of one of Franklin's oldest families. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Surviving are his mother; wife; five children, Harry Y., Alfred R., Roscoe R., Emma E., and Anna M. McDowell; brothers and sisters, Alexander H. and William P. of Franklin, Robert R. of Cleveland, Charles T. of Bully Hill, Mrs. George B. Fry, Mrs. Joseph A. Weikal, and Mrs. Ella Matthews of Franklin.
Services will be at the home at 2 pm Wednesday.
Family Members
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William Parker McDowell
1843–1916
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Sarah Parker McDowell Fry
1845–1911
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Eleanor McDowell Mathews
1848–1910
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Elizabeth McDowell McGinnis
1851–1898
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Elizabeth McDowell
1851–1898
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Esther G. McDowell
1853–1879
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Alexander Hamilton McDowell
1855–1915
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Margaret J. McDowell Weikal
1858–1909
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Charles T. McDowell
1861–1948
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Dr Glenn Scofield McDowell
1864–1902
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