Hello to the DOWELL list. Here's my line: What I have for Philip DOWELL: b. abt 1680, Anne Arundel Co. MD. M. Mary Tydings, 11 June 1702 St. James Parish, AA Co. MD. Went from St. James Parish to All Hallows on South River, AA Co. He witnessed Dutton Lane's will c 1726. Philip's will dated 26 Jan. 1733, proved 22 Apr 1734. (Note this may be Old Style dates, with will proved 3 months after written.) St. James parish records burned, 1733. What I have for Nicholas DOWELL: father of Philip MAY BE, BUT NOT PROVED, the Nicholas DOWELL who made will 19 July 1704 at Bohemia, Cecil Co. MD, will proved 9 Aug. 1705. Will named legatees as wife Elizabeth, a godson, a cousin, a nephew, NO mention of children. This is not proof that he was not Philip's father -- perhaps he made prior provision -- but it certainly raises a red flag. I have examined the original will, just to be sure. Corrections appreciated. Dolly in Maryland