1735 Thomas Partridge Store Ledger 1734-56. "Mr. James Dowdey 1 pair womens Red Heel Shoes, 1 pair ditto black"

1736 Thomas Partridge Store Ledger 1734-56 "Mr. James Dowdey 3 pewter plates, credits June 13th by cash received of John Carter Esquire.

1775-1803 British Mercantile Claims Debts due Samuel Gist (note: later in another list, Samuel Gist is listed as proprietor of the Hanover Town Store) - Joseph Dowdy L0.14.1 'Can learn nothing of him'