Mentioned in the "Columbus Enquirer"
1835 May 15- "Ran away from the subscriber living in Harris Co 6 miles south of Hamilton, 2 negro fellows Alfred and Caesar. Alfred is 22 years of age...Caesar is about the same age...These negros will probably say, if interogated, that they belon to George W. Heard of Elbert County from whom I heired Alfred. They will probably make their way to Columbus, Augusta or Charleston. Signed: Willis W. M. Dowdy"

1836 June 30- Letters at the Post Office at Hamilton: Willis Dowdy
1838 July 1- Letters at the Post Office at Hamilton: Willis dowdy
1838 Jan 25- Legal Notice: Stephen W. Hyatt tolls before me, Wm Parham justice of Peace one bay mare, appraised by Wm Kimbrough and Willis W. M. Dowdy
1840 Jan 29- Sherriffs Sale: Levied on as property of Jesse Smith, execution in favor of James Dowdie vs. Ann A. Phillips, Jesse Smith and Benjamin Smith security on stay of execution