DOWDEN, (William) James
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 10 July 1896 p 7
Uncle James Dowden, an aged person of 77 years died at his home two miles east of Wallace July 3d. He was one of the first settlers of this part of the state. His parents came from the Carolinas when he was quite young. He had been a citizen of this township for several years, and one of the first ones that labored physically to make it what it is. He was buried in the Offiel cemetery on Sugar Creek. Note: I believe this is William James Dowden born March 13, 1825 in Shelby County, Kentucky and died at Wallace July 3, 1896 (4th according to findagrave – buried at Weir Cemetery at Yountsville). His parents were James and Roxanna Layne Dowden married 6 January 1821 in Shelby County and they were from Virginia) – so, I’m either wrong and could be, or this obituary is way off. - kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal 10 July 1896
James Dowden, Sr., died very suddenly at his home three miles of Wallace at 6 o’clock Saturday morning, July 4, of gastritis, aged 75 years. Mr. Dowden was one of the early settlers, a very industrious, quiet and highly respected citizen. He was married to Miss Abigail Haven. To this union were born twelve children, seven whom survive him. He was a member of the Newlight Church. The funeral took place Sunday morning from the family residence followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives. Interment was at the Weir Cemetery, two miles southwest of Yountsville by undertaker Birdcell, of Hillsboro. The pallbearers were Elijah Clore, Abner Gray, John Wooley, Joseph Bowman, Wesley Young, and John Sprague. All the trials, pain and suffering has forever passed away. Up in heaven there is no sorrow, but one grand eternal day. -s