1. James C. Dowdy, born 1815 in Cherokee Territory, Georgia;
died Aft. 1880 in Whitfield County, Tilton, GA.

+ (1) Rachel Miller Aug. 6, 1837 in Floyd County, GA (Source: Marriage
Bond in Floyd County, Georgia).

Children of James Dowdy and Rachel Miller are:

2. i. James A. Dowdy, born 1839 in Floyd County, Georgia (Source:
1860 Gordon County Georgia Census Pg 430); died Aft. 1870.

Notes for James A. Dowdy:
Muster Roll of Company D. 60th Regiment Georgia Volunteer
Infantry Evans" Brigade, Gordon's division Army of Northern
Virginia CSA Whitfield County, GA
Whitfield County, Georgia Whitfield Volunteers
Dowdy J. A. Private September 19, 1861. Deserted August 19,
1864.

2. ii. Emily J. Dowdy, born 1841 in Floyd County, Georgia (Source:
1860 Gordon County Georgia Census Pg 430); married Joseph Fowlers
Aug. 25, 1866 in Whitfield County, GA (Source: Marriage Bond for
Emily J. Dowdy, Book 1 page 4.).

2. iii. John W. Dowdy, born 1843 in GA (Source: 1860 Gordon County
Georgia Census Pg 430); married Margaret Jenkins Jan 28, 1864 in
Whitfield County, GA (Source: Marriage bond for John W. Dowdy,
Book A-1 page 253.).

2. iv. Jasper P. Dowdy, born 1845 in GA (Source: 1860 Gordon
County Georgia Census Pg 430).

2. v. Robert Dowdy, born 1847 in GA (Source: 1860 Gordon County
Georgia Census Pg 430); married Rutha.

2. vi. Sarah A. Dowdy, born 1850 in Floyd or Gordon County, GA
(Source: 1860 Gordon County Georgia Census Pg 430); married
George W. Mitchel Jul 30, 1871 in Whitfield County, GA (Source:
Marriage bond for Sarah A. Dowdy, Book 1 page 26.).

2. vii. Marcus L. Dowdy, born 1853 in GA (Source: 1860 Gordon
County Georgia Census Pg 430); married (1) Nancy Catherine
Millirons Bet. 1871 - 1873 in Whitfield County, GA; married (2)
Lidia D. Osborne Dec 19, 1880 in Whitfield County, GA (Source:
Marriage Bond for Marcus L. Dowdy and Lidia D. Osborne, copy in
file..).

2. viii. Nancy Dowdy, born Jan 8, 1855 in Gordon County, GA
(Source: 1860 Gordon County Georgia Census Pg 430); died Sep 25,
1931 in Whitfield County Georgia (Source: Death Certificate);
married (1) Jesse Millirons Dec 30, 1874 in Whitfield County, GA
(Source: Whitfield County Marriage Lic.); married (2) Sidney
Josephus C. Jones May 3, 1880 in Whitfield County, Georgia
(Source: Whitfield County Marriage Lic.).

2. ix. Mary Dowdy, born 1858 in Gordon County, Resaca, Georgia
(Source: 1860 Gordon County Georgia Census Pg 430); married Frank
P. Morgan Aug. 22, 1877 in Whitfield County, GA (Source: Marriage
Bond for Mary Dowdy, Book A-2 page 125.).

2. x. Marion A. Dowdy, born 1859 in Gordon County, Resaca, Georgia
(Source: 1860 Gordon County Georgia Census Pg 430).

2. xi. Joseph B. Dowdy, born 1861 (Source: 1870 Census for
Whitfield county.).

Notes for James C. Dowdy:

From "Whites Among The Cherokees
Georgia 1828-1838
COL. WILLIAM N. BISHOP'S COMPANY, MURRAY COUNTY, GA
"THE GEORGIA RANGERS"

"Muster Roll of the Guard organized for the Security, relief and
protection of the citizens and Friendly Cherokees resident in the
Cherokee Territory in the limits of the State of Georgia
Commanded by William N. Bishop from the first day of July when
Mustered into Service to the 13th of September 1835, inclusive:
Wilson R. Young, 1st Sergt., James Sample, 2nd Mas. Sergt, James
M. Kelly, Fifer, Hardy Burwell, drummer.
Private: James C. Dowdy.

Camp Benton, Head Quarter, Murray County, GA.
I certify that the above muster roll exhibits a true statement of
a company organized by for the purpose mentioned in the above
caption under the name and Style of the Georgia Rangers that said
company or Guard was organized at the time and place above
mentioned rendered the Service as above Stated and that the
remarks set opposite their names is accurate and just. Given
under my hand this 30th day of September AD 1835
William N. Bishop, Commander and Pay Master, Geo. Rangers
Source: Military Records, pages 319-20, Georgia Archives.
page 322

James C. Dowdy is on Payroll record from Oct. 1, 1835 through
November 30, 1835 Source Military Records page 3131, GA Archives.

Notes for Rachel Miller:
The 1834 Floyd County census shows 2 families of Miller's.
John and Alexander Miller. Alexander has a household of 7 and John has a household of 10.