This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tacky1249 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.mifflin/1282.43.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No Michael or Daniel McDowells mentioned. A James McDowell was assessed on 370 acres in Decatur twp in 1815. a James McDowell was the first teacher at the Felty Springs school in Wayne twp, erected in 1836. a James M. McDowell, who died 28 Feb 1840 at age 48, was admitted to the Mifflin County bar in August of 1818. 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.