This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dowell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AST.2ACEB/297.332.1 Message Board Post: Hi, was at the library today and found a Thomas Dowell (b) c1737 in VA and died 5 July 1813 VA who was married to Avey ____ PS VA who had served in the Revelutionary War! Is this your William? It is in the "DAR Patriot Index Centennial Edition Part I, A-F. According to them they have records that they will make copies of on William. I have address if this is your William and you need it! Cricket