Brief Life History of Delbert Lester
When Delbert Lester McDowell was born in July 1869, in New York, United States, his father, Richard McDowell, was 38 and his mother, Elmira Marie Goff, was 33. He married Mary L Stamm on 15 February 1898, in Steuben, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He lived in Asbury Park City, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States in 1920 and Hornell, Steuben, New York, United States in 1930. He died on 18 December 1930, in Steuben, New York, United States, at the age of 61, and was buried in Hornell, Steuben, New York, United States.
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- Delbert Mcdowell, "New York State Census, 1905"
- Delbert L MacDowell, "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956"
- D L Mcdowell, "United States Census, 1920"
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1871
Historical Boundaries: 1871: Ocean Township, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States 1874: Asbury Park Borough, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States 1897: Asbury Park City, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
1879
Thomas Edison had been seeking to create a more practical and affordable version of the lightbulb, primarily for home use. Edison had attempted several different materials, including platinum and other metals, before ultimately deciding on a carbon filament. On October 21, 1879, Edison finally carried out the first successful test of this new light bulb in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
1886
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dubhghaill ‘son of Dubhghall’, a byname meaning ‘dark stranger’, used among the Gaels to distinguish the darker-haired Danes from fair-haired Norwegians. This is the usual Irish spelling of this name, while McDougall is the usual Scottish spelling. However, McDowall is also common in south west Scotland and a prominent Galloway family with this name first appear in the historical record in the late 13th century.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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Delbert A McDowell Dies of Apoplexy
The Buffalo News Buffalo, New York 19 Dec 1930, Fri • Page 29 Stueben County MAYOR IS TAKEN BY DEATH Delbert A McDowell Dies of Apoplexy— Was serving second term Delbert A McDowell, 61, mayor of …
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