Son of Alexander and Anna Moffitt McDowell, he was an insurance agent, lived at 910 Elk St, Franklin, died there of carbuncle on neck and diabetes, per death certificate 104701.

His first wife died May 28 1892, per his second marriage license. On Nov 27 1895 in Grove City, Mercer Co, PA, he married May Cunningham.

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Oil City Derrick, Tuesday, Nov 2 1913:

Franklin, Nov. 1 - Alexander Hamilton McDowell died at 6 am today after an illness of several weeks, during which time his condition grew gradually serious. He was born February 24, 1855.

At first his illness seemed to be only a slight disposition, but two weeks ago there was a total collapse. He rallied for a few days and there was an expectation of his recovery. On Sunday, however, his condition took a turn for the worse, and this morning he passed peacefully away. When he was 20 years old, he became associated in the insurance business with George R. Fry and, and until the time of his death, was a member of the firm of George R. Fry & Co. He was also a director of the Franklin Trust Co. From his boyhood he was a member of St. John's church. For many years he was a vestryman and for 15 years was treasurer of the parish. Mr. McDowell stood for all that was good in the community.

On November 25, 1895, he married Miss May Cunningham of Grove City, who survives, with one daughter and three sons, Mrs. F. W. Martin of New York; Kenneth, Ralph and Richard McDowell; and three brothers, William and Charles McDowell of Franklin, and Robert McDowell of Cleveland.

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Oil City Derrick, Saturday, Nov 6 1915:

St. John's Receives Bequest From Late Alexander H. McDowell of Franklin

Franklin, Nov. 5 - The will of the late Alexander H. McDowell of Franklin was probated today. It was made May 7, 1913, and was witnessed by George G. Brigham and George R. Fry, Jr. Mr. McDowell leaves $250 to St. John's church and the remainder of the estate goes to the family. The will concludes with this paragraph, so characteristic of the deceased:

"Faithfully committing my earthly affairs to my loved ones with an abiding trust in Him who governs all things, that through His heavenly grace they may be enabled to enjoy the benefits of these bequests and the rich blessings of Him who alone can give and take away, I make this, my last will and testament.