| Person ID | I62 | Carl Wayne Gray Research | Bugg - Patterson Alfred C. Bugg and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Patterson Descendants, Graham - Hornick John Riley Graham and Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell' Hornick Descendants, Hornick - Baity Christopher Columbus Hornick and Rachel Baity Descendant, Luke - Fuller Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Luke - Harrington William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants, Maglone - Landers James Maglone and Mary Landers Descendants, McDowell - Maglone John William 'Will' McDowell and Margaret Maglone Descendants |
| Last Modified | 23 Jun 2023 | |
| Father | McDowell, Clayson Adrian, b. 27 Aug 1903, Black Rock, Lawrence County, Arkansas  d. 11 May 1970, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 66 years) | |
| Mother | Luke, Nella Grace, b. 27 Sep 1909, Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois d. 27 Feb 1998, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois (Age 88 years) | |
| Marriage | 3 Oct 1925 | Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1, 2, 3] |
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Marriage License, Clayson McDowell and Grace Luke
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Marriage License, Clayson McDowell and Grace Luke |
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| Age at Marriage | He was 22 years and 2 months - She was 16 years and 1 month. | |
| Family ID | F6 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Krantz, Wanda Marie, b. 27 Jun 1950, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois d. 18 Feb 2022, Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee (Age 71 years) | |||||
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| Family ID | F85 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||
| Last Modified | 31 Jan 2023 | |||||
| Photos | | Three Generations of McDowells Contributed by Ronald Lee McDowell |
 | McDowell Clan Photo of Clayson and Nella McDowell children. Taken February 1998 on the day of visitation for Nella Grace McDowell. Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020) | |
 | Grace (Luke) McDowell and children, Christmas, 1997 Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Ron McDowell First trip to see Lila Rose. Photo by Shelly McDowell Contributed by Ron McDowell | |
 | Lila Rose, Heather, and Ron McDowell More pics from Tennessee. First trip to see Lila Rose. Photo by Shelly McDowell Contributed by Ron McDowell | |
 | Ronnie McDowell, Terry Myers, Wayne Gray Contributed by Nella (McDowell) Dilley | |
 | Glenn, Adrian and Ron McDowell Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Luke and McDowell cousins Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Mom and kids Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Mom and some of her kids Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | McDowell kids and Mom Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Ronald Ray "Ron" McDowell and Leona Mae McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray | |
 | Ronald Ray "Ron" McDowell and Carl Wayne Gray From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray | |
 | McDowell Children of Clayson and Grace Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell | |
 | Ronald Ray "Ron" McDowell and Don Hale From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray | |
 | Ronald Ray "Ron" McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray | |
 | Carl Wayne Gray and Ronnie McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray | |
 | Glenn and Ronnie McDowell Home on Leave From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection. Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray | |
 | McDowell Clan Photo taken after funeral of Nella Mason (1880-1976) Front Row left to right: Grace McDowell, Dorothy Bricker, Leona McDowell Schofield, Nellie Dilley, Hazel Clark Middle Row left to right: Barb House, Betty Lemons, Linda Lomas, Glenn McDowell Back Row left to right: Ron McDowell, Adrian McDowell Contributed by Barbara Louise… | |
 | Ronald Ray, Grace, and Clayson McDowell Photo taken Oct 23, 1966, Clay City, Illinois. Contributed by Pam Johnson | |
 | McDowell Clan Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020) | |
 | Wanda and Ron McDowell Photo taken at Grace McDowell's House in Clay City, 1975 Contributed by Pam Johnson | |
 | Glenn McDowell, Wayne Gray, Ron McDowell Photo taken February, 1987 at Clay City, Illinois, after Ralph Bricker's Funeral Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020) | |
 | Grace McDowell and kids Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020) | |
 | Ron McDowell, Barb House, Glenn McDowell, Nella McDowell, Betty Sons, Dorothy Bricker, Nella Dilley Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020) | |
 | Leona Mae, Glenn, Ron McDowell Clay City Fall Festival, Clay City, Illinois, September 2007 Contributed by Pam Johnson | |
 | Ron and Glenn McDowell Clay City, Illinois, May 2007 Contributed by Pam Johnson | |
 | Ron McDowell, Glenn McDowell, Leona Mae Schofield, Barb House, and Nella Dilley Contributed by Teri Rakes | |
 | Clay City Grade School, School Year 1958-59, Grade 5 Ms. Stanley, Ron McDowell, me, Carl Patridge, Sherry Gordon , Gene Toler, Patsy Harrison, Mr. Craig. Second Row. Paul Schnautz, Jo Duff, Patsy Milligan , Chuck Holhbauch, Patty Hunley, Dale Stanford, Cheryl Rosenleib, Top Row. Billy Davis, Alice Driggers, Don Weidner, Virginia Harris, David Rose, Karen Wells, Kenneth Sharp. Contributed by… | |
 | Clay City High School, Class of 1966 Grade 8 - Mr. Delmar Fehrenbacher - Teacher Row 1 - Rod Doris, Patsy Milligan, Bob Dungan, Becky Michaels, Burton Henderson, Karen Wells, Terry Haught, ????, Mr. Craig Row 2- Shirley Laughton, Sandra Rosenieb, Joe Housley, Cheryl Rosenlieb, David Cook, Peggy Thomas, Carl Patridge, Patty Hunley, Linda Keck, Joyce Long Row 3 - Donnie Weidner, Jo… |
| Documents |  | Letter I Found, page 001 of 003 pages Letter from Grace McDowell to her son Glenn dated May 21, 1968, page 1 of 3 pages. Contributed by Pam Johnson |
 | Letter I Found, page 002 of 003 pages Letter from Grace McDowell to her son Glenn dated May 21, 1968, page 2 of 3 pages Contributed by Pam Johnson | |
 | Letter I Found, page 003 of 003 pages Letter from Grace McDowell to her son Glenn dated May 21, 1968, page 3 of 3 pages. Contributed by Pam Johnson |
| Military |  | United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present) This is the current flag of the United States. This flag became the official United States flag in 1960 when a star was added for the State of Hawaii. It replaced the short-lived 49-star flag (July 4, 1959 - July 3, 1960) honoring the State of Alaska. An Executive Order by President Eisenhower provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine… |
 | United States Army Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the… | |
 | United States Army | |
 | Specialist (abbreviated as SPC) (paygrade E-4), United States Army (1985-2019) Initially, Specialist 3rd Class (SP3) (E-3), United States Army, (Mar 1955 - Sep 1959) Later, Specialist 4th Class (SP4) (E-4), United States Army, (Sep 1958 - 1985) Can manage other enlisted Soldiers of lower rank. Has served a minimum of two years and attended a specific training class to earn this promotion. People… | |
| Specialist (Rank) Specialist is a military rank in some countries’ armed forces. In the United States Armed Forces, it is one of the four junior enlisted ranks in the U.S. Army, above private (PVT), private (PV2), and private first class and is equivalent in pay grade to corporal. In the U.S. Space Force it consists of the four junior enlisted ranks, prior to… | |
| United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia | |
| Vietnam War (1955-1975) | |
| Vietnam | |
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 | 25th Infantry Division ("Tropic Lightning"), United States Army | |
| 25th Infantry Division ("Tropic Lightning"), United States Army | |
 | Combat Infantryman Badge, United States Army | |
| Combat Infantryman Badge, United States Army | |
 | Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Unit Citation with Palm (Army Frame) The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (Vietnamese: Anh-Dũng Bội-Tinh) is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces… | |
| Gallantry Cross, South Vietnam
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 | Military Service Ribbons, McDowell, Ronald Ray 'Ron' Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray | |
 | Purple Heart Medal, United States Military | |
| Purple Heart Medal, United States Military | |
 | National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces | |
| National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces | |
 | Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces | |
| Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces | |
 | Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Viet Nam | |
| Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Vietnam |
| Notes | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. |
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