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2 unusual facts about Joseph McDowell, Jr.


Joseph McDowell

Joseph McDowell, Jr. (1756–1801), "Quaker Meadows Joe", American Revolutionary War soldier and legislator from North Carolina

Overmountain Men

McDowell left his unit under the command of his brother, Joseph McDowell.


Joseph McDowell

Joseph J. McDowell (1800–1877), U.S. Representative from Ohio, son of Joseph "Quaker Meadows" McDowell

Joseph "Pleasant Gardens" McDowell (1758–1799), American Revolutionary War soldier and legislator from North Carolina

Joseph McDowell, Jr.

He is sometimes credited as also having served in the 3rd United States Congress (1793–1795), but according to the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, it was his cousin, Joseph "Pleasant Gardens" McDowell, who served at that time.

Marion, North Carolina

Another famous home in Marion is the Joseph McDowell House, built in 1787 by the county's namesake, Joseph McDowell.


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