This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drdowell Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dowell/576.7613.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: C. J., Lots of people are researching this line which leads back to Maryland just before 1700. These Dowells moved to Rowan County, NC right after the Revolution. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.