Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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Luke, Goldia Isabelle 'Goldie'

Luke, Goldia Isabelle 'Goldie'

Female 1902 - 1990  (88 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Luke, Goldia Isabelle 'Goldie'Luke, Goldia Isabelle 'Goldie' was born on 21 Aug 1902 in Illinois; died on 25 Nov 1990 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 28 Nov 1990 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Hired Girl
    • Reference Number: LUKE.G002
    • _FGRAVE: 53265784
    • Funeral: 28 Nov 1990, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home,

    Notes:

    Census:
    The 1920 census shows she is living with and working for the Thomas Viskniskki family.

    Goldia married McDowell, Nathaniel 'Than' on 27 Aug 1921 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois. Nathaniel (son of McDowell, Warren Edmond 'Ed' and Patterson, Louvina 'Vine') was born on 11 Nov 1900 in Illinois; died on 4 Mar 1985 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 7 Mar 1985 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. McDowell, Charles Marvin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jun 1922 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 5 Apr 1995 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Apr 1995 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 3. McDowell, Helen Marie  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Nov 1926 in Clay County, Illinois; died before 13 Mar 2018.
    3. 4. McDowell, Lowell Eugene  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 1984 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Oct 1984 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.
    4. 5. McDowell, John Edward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1932 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 2018 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Mar 2018 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.
    5. 6. McDowell, R.R.B.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  McDowell, Charles MarvinMcDowell, Charles Marvin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Goldia1) was born on 2 Jun 1922 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 5 Apr 1995 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Apr 1995 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Oil Field Worker
    • Reference Number: MCDO.C004
    • _FGRAVE: 71841508
    • Military Service: World War II, Sergeant, United States Army
    • Funeral: 8 Apr 1995, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Charles M. McDowell, 72, of Olney died Wednesday April 5, 1995 at his residence.

    Full military rites performed.

    McDowell was born June 2, 1922 in Clay County, the son of Nathaniel and Goldia (Luke) McDowell. He married Nancy Berry in February 1957. He was employed in the oil fields.
    He was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church, VFW and American Legion.

    He is survived by his wife of Olney; a son, Kenneth McDowell of Sterling, Oh.; a daughter, Deborah Daugherty of Olney; a brother, John E. McDowell of Calhoun; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Rebecca) Schmucker of Calhoun; and three grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister.

    Buried:
    Full military rites performed.

    Charles married Williams, E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Charles married Berry, Nancy R. on 5 Feb 1957 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Nancy (daughter of Berry, Theodore Elwood 'Ted' and Eyer, Laura E.) was born on 28 Jul 1934 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 1 Dec 2009 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 4 Dec 2009 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. McDowell, K.R.  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  McDowell, Helen Marie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Goldia1) was born on 14 Nov 1926 in Clay County, Illinois; died before 13 Mar 2018.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCDO.H004

    Family/Spouse: Davis, W.L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Davis, D.A.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Davis, B.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. Davis, J.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 11. Davis, G.N.  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  McDowell, Lowell Eugene Descendancy chart to this point (1.Goldia1) was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 1984 in Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 30 Oct 1984 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Methodist Preacher
    • Reference Number: MCDO.L005
    • _FGRAVE: 71841491
    • Funeral: 30 Oct 1984, Calhoun United Methodist Church, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    He was a minister in the United Methodist Church and was serving as pastor of three churches in Jasper County, Harlan, Rose Hill and Falmouth. He had served several charges in the United Methodist Church in Beaver Creek, Petrolia, Chauncey, St. Francisville, Calhoun, Ullim, Bone Gap and Mt. Erie.

    He also researched the family history for the McDowell family. The whereabouts of his research are unknown.

    Lowell married Ridgely, R.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. McDowell, James Lowell 'Mac'  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1955 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 2022 in University of Louisville Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. 13. McDowell, Patricia Sue  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1966; died on 22 Oct 1966; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

  4. 5.  McDowell, John EdwardMcDowell, John Edward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Goldia1) was born on 20 May 1932 in Noble, Richland County, Illinois; died on 13 Mar 2018 in Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois; was buried on 17 Mar 2018 in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Barber
    • Reference Number: MCDO.J007
    • _FGRAVE: 188029161
    • Funeral: 17 Mar 2018, Calhoun United Methodist Church, Calhoun, Richland County, Illinois

    Notes:

    John E. McDowell, 85, of Calhoun, died on March 13, 2018 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital.

    John was born on May 20, 1932 in Noble, IL.
    He was the son of Nathaniel McDowell and Goldie (Luke) McDowell.

    John married Dorothy Myers on September 21, 1952.

    John was a barber at his home in Calhoun for 28 years and supervisor of the bus barn as well as a bus driver. He was very involved with mission trips and traveled to South America and Haiti. John enjoyed gardening and especially enjoyed growing sunflowers and rhubarb. He took pleasure in outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, and raising ponies. John was a people person and everybody enjoyed his company. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. John was a member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church.

    John in survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy McDowell of Calhoun; daughter, Cheryl Farrar and husband Mike of Calhoun; daughter, Beverly Harrison and husband Gerald of Olney; grandchildren, Greg Thomas, Jennifer Berry, Lee Harrison, and Josh Harrison; great grandchildren, Bradley, Brandon, Dakota, Kristina, Kaylee, Naleigha, Cheyenne, Cassie, Callen, and Lana; Sister, Becky Schmucker and husband Bob; and several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by parents; brothers, Lowell McDowell and Charles McDowell; and sister, Helen Davis.

    Buried:
    Full Military Rites will be performed at the Graveside

    John married Myers, D.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. McDowell, C.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. McDowell, B.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  McDowell, R.R.B.McDowell, R.R.B. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Goldia1)

    R.R.B. married Schmucker, R.H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Schmucker, C.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Schmucker, M.E.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 18. Schmucker, B.J.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  McDowell, K.R. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Charles2, 1.Goldia1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 8.  Davis, D.A.Davis, D.A. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Helen2, 1.Goldia1)

    Family/Spouse: Canez, G.R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 9.  Davis, B.R.Davis, B.R. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Helen2, 1.Goldia1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, L.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Thompson, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Huttleson, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 10.  Davis, J.M.Davis, J.M. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Helen2, 1.Goldia1)

  5. 11.  Davis, G.N. Descendancy chart to this point (3.Helen2, 1.Goldia1)

  6. 12.  McDowell, James Lowell 'Mac'McDowell, James Lowell 'Mac' Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lowell2, 1.Goldia1) was born on 2 Aug 1955 in Olney, Richland County, Illinois; died on 8 Feb 2022 in University of Louisville Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Parkersburg, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCDO.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 236608218

    Notes:

    James "Mac" McDowell, 66, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at U of L Health Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.

    Mac was born on August 2, 1955 in Olney, Illinois, the son of Rev. Lowell McDowell and Marie (Ridgley) Patterson. He married Kathy Knust on April 12, 1974 in Calhoun, Illinois, and she survives.

    Mac was loving husband, son, father, and most importantly, grandfather. He worked as an oilfield machinist for many years after retiring from IL Central Gulf Railroad. Mac was a member of the Walnut Grove Church, West Salem Masonic Lodge, Rolling Thunder #3, and Widow Sons (Ruffians Chapter). Mac enjoyed morning coffee at Ridgley Farms and going to garage and rummage sales. He took pleasure in spending time with his family and camping in Cave-in-Rock with his wife, Kathy. His quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all those that knew him.

    Mac is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy McDowell of Parkersburg; son, James M. McDowell and wife Shari of Parkersburg; daughter, Jessica K. Wells and husband John of Lawrenceville; mother, Marie Patterson of Olney; grandchildren, Aidan and Kayleigh McDowell, Brian, Matthew, and Britton Wells; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Patricia Sue McDowell.

    A visitation for Mac will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.

    A funeral service for Mac will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Walnut Grove Church. Interment will follow the service at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

    Memorials can be made to West Salem Masonic Lodge, Walnut Grove Church, or Rolling Thunder IL #3.

    James married Knust, K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. McDowell, J.M.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. McDowell, J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 13.  McDowell, Patricia Sue Descendancy chart to this point (4.Lowell2, 1.Goldia1) was born on 22 Oct 1966; died on 22 Oct 1966; was buried in Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: MCDO.P003
    • _FGRAVE: 44687712

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lot 99A4, Crest Haven Cemetery, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois


  8. 14.  McDowell, C.L. Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Goldia1)

    C.L. married Thomas, G. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Thomas, G.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

    C.L. married Berry, T. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Berry, J.L.  Descendancy chart to this point

    C.L. married Farrar, M.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 15.  McDowell, B.A. Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Goldia1)

    B.A. married Harrison, G.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Harrison, G.L.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Harrison, J.E.J.  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 16.  Schmucker, C.R. Descendancy chart to this point (6.R.R.B.2, 1.Goldia1)

    C.R. married Turnipseed, J.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Schmucker, D.C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Schmucker, D.E.  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 17.  Schmucker, M.E.M.Schmucker, M.E.M. Descendancy chart to this point (6.R.R.B.2, 1.Goldia1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, G.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 18.  Schmucker, B.J.Schmucker, B.J. Descendancy chart to this point (6.R.R.B.2, 1.Goldia1)

    Family/Spouse: Harting, D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Harting, B.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  McDowell, J.M. Descendancy chart to this point (12.James3, 4.Lowell2, 1.Goldia1)

    Family/Spouse: ?, S.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 20.  McDowell, J. Descendancy chart to this point (12.James3, 4.Lowell2, 1.Goldia1)

    Family/Spouse: Wells, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 21.  Thomas, G.A. Descendancy chart to this point (14.C.L.3, 5.John2, 1.Goldia1)

  4. 22.  Berry, J.L. Descendancy chart to this point (14.C.L.3, 5.John2, 1.Goldia1)

  5. 23.  Harrison, G.L. Descendancy chart to this point (15.B.A.3, 5.John2, 1.Goldia1)

  6. 24.  Harrison, J.E.J. Descendancy chart to this point (15.B.A.3, 5.John2, 1.Goldia1)

  7. 25.  Schmucker, D.C. Descendancy chart to this point (16.C.R.3, 6.R.R.B.2, 1.Goldia1)

  8. 26.  Schmucker, D.E. Descendancy chart to this point (16.C.R.3, 6.R.R.B.2, 1.Goldia1)

  9. 27.  Harting, B. Descendancy chart to this point (18.B.J.3, 6.R.R.B.2, 1.Goldia1)



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