Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies
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McDowell, Adrian Eugene
1926 - 1976 (50 years)-
Name McDowell, Adrian Eugene Birth 21 Feb 1926 Clay City, Clay County, Illinois 
[1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Gender Male Occupation Farmer, Oil Field Worker Reference Number MCDO.A001 _FGRAVE 18364010 Funeral 1 Oct 1976 (50 years) Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1, 3] 
Funeral Card, McDowell, Adrian E. (1926-1976)
Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
Military Service World War II, Private First Class, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, United States Army [7] - Entered active service as a draftee on June 14, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Light Mortar Crewman (607). Departed the Continental U.S. on February 10, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. In vicinity of Linnich, Germany, assigned to and served with the 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, through the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns and into the occupation. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on May 30, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.
This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.
Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2012080
Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007
On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans.
Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event.
This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. …
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) From the Edna Bernice (McDowell) Wilson (1918-2004) collection.
Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
World War II Honoree, McDowell, Adrian E. (1926-1976) 
102nd Infantry Division ("Ozark"), United States Army 
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) From the Edna Bernice (McDowell) Wilson (1918-2004) collection.
Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
American Campaign Medal, United States 
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Army of Occupation Medal, United States Army and United States Air Force 
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) On guard duty in Germany
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Combat Infantryman Badge, United States Army 
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) In Germany
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
European Theater of World War II 
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) and Friends In Germany
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, United States 
Adrian McDowell (on the right) In Germany
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Fort Sheridan, Illinois 
Military Service Ribbons, McDowell, Adrian Eugene (1926-1976)
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Germany 
102nd Infantry Division ("Ozark"), United States Army Good Conduct Medal, United States Armed Forces 
American Campaign Medal, United States Military Linnich, Westphalia, Germany 
Army of Occupation Medal, United States Army and United States Air Force United States Army 
Combat Infantryman Badge, United States Army United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia 
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, United States World War II
(1939-1945)
Good Conduct Medal, United States Army World War II Victory Medal, United States Military 
Private First Class, United States Army and United States Army Air Fores
(Sep 1942-Aug 1948)
World War II Victory Medal, United States Military 
United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)
In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…Death 28 Sep 1976 Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois [2, 3, 4, 8, 9] Cause: Heart attack Burial 1 Oct 1976 Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1, 2, 3, 4] 
Headstone, McDowell, Leona and Adrian E Person ID I53 Carl Wayne Gray Research | Bugg - Patterson Alfred C. Bugg and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Patterson Descendants, Graham - Hornick John Riley Graham and Rebecca Isabelle 'Bell' Hornick Descendants, Gray - Yauch William Gray and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Yauch Descendants, Hasler - ? Mr. Hasler and ? Descendants, Hornick - Baity Christopher Columbus Hornick and Rachel Baity Descendant, Jauch - Birk Christian 'Heitl' Jauch and Maria Birk Descendants, Jauch - Hasler Jacob Jauch and Margaret 'Margret' Hasler Descendants, Lents - Seal Jacob Lents and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Seal Descendants, Luke - Fuller Thomas Luke and Drusella Cossal Fuller Descendants, Luke - Harrington William David Luke and Barbara Harrington Descendants, Maglone - Landers James Maglone and Mary Landers Descendants, McDowell - Maglone John William 'Will' McDowell and Margaret Maglone Descendants, Mitchell - ? James Mitchell and ? Descendants, Mitchell - Pendleton Joseph Henry 'Joe' Mitchell and Elizabeth Anna Pendleton Descendants, Pendleton - Wilson Jonathan Pendleton and Eliza Ann Wilson Descendants Last Modified 23 Jun 2023
Father McDowell, Clayson Adrian, b. 27 Aug 1903, Black Rock, Lawrence County, Arkansas d. 11 May 1970, Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 66 years) Mother Luke, Nella Grace, b. 27 Sep 1909, Decker Township, Richland County, Illinois d. 27 Feb 1998, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois (Age 88 years) Marriage 3 Oct 1925 Olney, Richland County, Illinois [5, 10, 11] 
Marriage License, Clayson McDowell and Grace Luke (page 01 of 02 pages)
Marriage License, Clayson McDowell and Grace Luke (page 02 of 02 pages)
Family ID F6 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Gray, Elsie Leona, b. 27 Nov 1929, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois d. 19 Jan 2014, Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 84 years) Marriage 8 Oct 1948 Louisville, Clay County, Illinois [1, 9, 12] - Mr. J.M. Kidwell performed the wedding ceremony of Adrian and Leona.
Their wedding was announced in the following unidentified newspaper article:
Gray-McDowell
Miss Leona Gray, daughter of Mrs. Mary Gray, and Adrian McDowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayson McDowell, were married at the home of J.M. Kidwell in Louisville, Friday night. Mr. Kidwell performed single ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gray were their attendants. The bride was attired in a gray suit with black accessories. She is employed as manager the the (sic) Clay City 5 & 10. The groom is employed by Roscoe Bates. They are making their home in the Bery (sic) Cockerell cottage.
Children + 1. McDowell, D.K. + 2. McDowell, N.M. + 3. McDowell, R.D. Family ID F15 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Entered active service as a draftee on June 14, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Light Mortar Crewman (607). Departed the Continental U.S. on February 10, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. In vicinity of Linnich, Germany, assigned to and served with the 407th Infantry Regiment, 102nd 'Ozark' Infantry Division, through the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns and into the occupation. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on May 30, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.
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Event Map 
Birth - 21 Feb 1926 - Clay City, Clay County, Illinois 
Marriage - 8 Oct 1948 - Louisville, Clay County, Illinois 
Death - Cause: Heart attack - 28 Sep 1976 - Clay County Hospital (Old Location), Flora, Clay County, Illinois 
Funeral - 1 Oct 1976 - Cardascio-Easley Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois 
Burial - 1 Oct 1976 - Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois = Link to Google Earth
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Photos 
Adrian and Dorothy McDowell, School Picture, 1934 School Picture, 1934
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Adrian and Dorothy McDowell, School Picture 1936 School Picture, 1936
From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Adrian and Dorothy McDowell Photo taken April 1941
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
Elsie Leona Gray and Adrian Eugene McDowell From the Dorothy Lois 'Dot' (McDowell) Bricker (1927-2004) collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Joe Wilson, Nella, Adrian, Clayson, Barb, and Glenn McDowell Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb' (McDowell) House (1935-2020)
Joseph Warren "Joe" Wilson, Clayson Adrian McDowell and kids From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) From the Edna Bernice (McDowell) Wilson (1918-2004) collection.
Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
Adrian Eugene McDowell and Carl Lester Gray From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Adrian and Debra McDowell Photo taken in 1954
Contributed by Debra (McDowell) Blank
Adrian McDowell and Edna Wilson From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Carl Lester Gray and Adrian Eugene McDowell From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976), Dorothy and Carl Lester Gray This photo was possibly taken north of Clay City, Illinois during one of the spring floods
From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Adrian Eugene McDowell, John Luke and ? From the Nella Grace (Luke) McDowell (1909-1998 collection.
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Uncle Joe Wilson, holding Nella, Adrian, Dad in back row, Barb and Glenn in front Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
Glenn, Adrian and Ron McDowell Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
Adrian Eugene McDowell (1926-1976) Photo taken 9-12-1976, after the funeral of his grandmother Nella Mason, and about a week before his death.
Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
McDowell kids and Mom Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
McDowell Clan
Photo taken after funeral of Nella Mason (1880-1976)
Front Row left to right: Grace McDowell, Dorothy Bricker, Leona McDowell Schofield, Nellie Dilley, Hazel Clark
Middle Row left to right: Barb House, Betty Lemons, Linda Lomas, Glenn McDowell
Back Row left to right: Ron McDowell, Adrian McDowell
Contributed by Barbara Louise 'Barb'…
Adrian McDowell, Joe Wilson, and Harley McDowell Contributed by Leona Mae McDowell
Memorial Brick, World War II Veterans Memorial, Flora, Illinois Photo by Carl Wayne Gray
Documents 
Marriage Announcement, McDowell-Bell At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
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Notes - An unknown newspaper article carried the following entry:
Two Burned: Adrian McDowell is a patient at the Memorial hospital in Fairfield, being treated for burns received at his work for Oilfield Service company. At the same time, David Taylor, owner of the company, was borned (sic) but less seriously. The men were pumping gasoline into a tank when a motor backfired, igniting the gas.
Another unknown newspaper article later carried the following entry:
Undergoes Skin Graft Adrian McDowell, who was seriously burned a month ago, underwent skin graft to his right leg, Monday, at the Memorial Hospital in Fairfield. His condition is satisfactory.
On the 26th of December 1963, the following newspaper article was published: (newspaper unknown).
Clay City Man & His Son Have A Narrow Escape
"Adrian McDowell and his son, Roger, age 10 of Clay City, had a harrowing experience Thursday night at about 10 p.m. They were returning home in Mr. McDowell's pickup truck from delivering material to an oil well near Kinmundy, when they struck a stretch of ice on the road. The truck went out of control and hit a bridge abutment, and then turned over, tumbling into a creek. Roger was asleep at the time, but he woke up when he hit the icy water. The boy ran about a quarter of a mile to a farm house, where he was put to bed immediately. But the farmer couldn't get his car started, so he ran to another home, nearby, where a vehicle was obtained. Both Mr. McDowell and the boy were rushed to Clay County Hospital in Flora, where Roger was released after treatment. Mr. McDowell remains a patient there. His left leg was reportedly broken in three places."
Another newspaper article carried this report of the same incident:
Local Father and Son Injured in Truck Mishap "Adrian McDowell was taken to Clay County Hospital, Thursday night at 11:30 after he lost control of his pickup truck southeast of Omega, crashing into a bridge. The truck skidded on the icy road, overturning three times and throwing Mr. McDowell from the truck on its third turn, landing in a creek. His son, Roger, a passenger, went into the water with the truck but was able to climb out of the vehicle and onto the bank where Adrian had pulled himself. Ten-year-old Roger, who escaped with cuts and bruises, ran to summon help for his father. At the hospital, x-rays revealed several breaks to Adrian's right leg. This is the same limb that was severely burned in an oilfield accident ten years ago."
Adrian was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge, and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Clay City.
- An unknown newspaper article carried the following entry:
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Sources - [S132] Olney Daily News (Olney, Richland County, Illinois), Obituary, McDowell, Adrian E., 50, (Olney Daily News (Olney, Richland County, Illinois), 29 September 1976), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S30] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Rinehart, Elsie Leona, 84, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=1481&GScid=105163&GRid=123761593&), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S133] Funeral Card, McDowell, Adrian E., none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S134] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, McDowell, Leona and Adrian E, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18364010/adrian-e-mcdowell), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S9] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, (District 0003) (Village), image 11, page 6a, (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/6224/4584337_00604?backurl=https%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fsearch%2fdb.aspx%3fd), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S10] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Noble (Township), Richland County, Illinois, District 80-11, image 17, page 9a, (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2442/M-T0627-00873-00198?pid=143613713&backurl=https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree) (Reliability: 2).
- [S13395] https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/, World War II Honoree, Adrian E. McDowell, (https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2012080) (Reliability: 2).
- [S135] Olney Daily News (Olney, Richland County, Illinois), Obituary, McDowell, Adrian E., 50, (Olney Daily News (Olney, Richland County, Illinois), 29 September 1976), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S18] https://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Rinehart, Elsie Leona, 84, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123761593/elsie_leona_mcdowell_taylor_rinehart), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S127] Obituary, McDowell, Nella Grace, none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S124] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, McDowell, N. Grace and Clayson A., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25164918/clayson-adrian-mcdowell), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S14348] http://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, McDowell, Leona and Adrian E., (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18364010), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S132] Olney Daily News (Olney, Richland County, Illinois), Obituary, McDowell, Adrian E., 50, (Olney Daily News (Olney, Richland County, Illinois), 29 September 1976), none. (Reliability: 2).