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     Dorcas Ijams Snodgrass was born circa 1885 at Berkeley County, West Virginia.¹ She died in 1912 at Catskill, Greene County, New York; Dorcas I. Snodgrass seems to have died under mysterious circumstances. According to newspaper articles at the time, she was engaged to be married to Frederick Edgar Schmidt. Dorcas was to move to California with her sister and marry Mr. Schmidt there in a year. They were supposed to live in California afterwards. Her sister was about to move to Oakland, CA., when Dorcas went missing. On almost the eve of the day she was to be married she disappeared near Catskill, NY. One theory had it that she was aboard the steamship Minnehaha which sailed for Southampton. Another theory was that she had been drugged, attacked and then bludgeoned and her body thrown into the water. A third theory was that she committed suicide. Whatever happened to her, her body was found in Catskill Creek and identified by relatives even though it was badly decomposed.

In another tragic event, Mrs. Arabella Snodgrass, 85 years of age, the girl’s grandmother, died in a hospital in Martinsburg, WV. Mrs. Snodgrass was taken to the hospital a week ago after having been prostrated with grief for several days at her granddaughter’s disappearance.

Sources: Information supplied by Marisa Anne (annem829@sbcglobal.net): an article from The Topeka State Journal dated July 29, 1912, where it states her body was found. I added another one with her picture from The Ronan pioneer dated9/20/1912. She had already been found at that point. I also added another article from the Salt Lake Tribune dated 8/4/1912 stating Dorcas's grandmother Arabella Snodgrass had died “having been prostrated with grief for several days through grief at her granddaughter's disappearance".

     James Wilson Campbell was born on 21 January 1782 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia. He married Mary (Polly) Lyle, daughter of John William Lyle and Abigail Oldham, on 9 September 1806 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia. James Wilson Campbell died on 22 October 1810 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia, at age 28. He was buried after 22 October 1810 at Tuscarora Presbyterian Church, Berkeley County, Virginia.

     Mary (Polly) Lyle was born on 7 September 1783 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia. She married James Wilson Campbell on 9 September 1806 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia. Mary (Polly) Lyle died on 7 September 1863 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia, at age 80.

     John William Lyle was born in 1720 at Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland. He married Abigail Oldham, daughter of Anne Conway, in 1755 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia. John William Lyle died on 11 May 1798 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia.

     Abigail Oldham was born in 1740. She married John William Lyle in 1755 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia. Abigail Oldham died on 14 August 1832 at Gerrardstown, Berkeley County, Virginia.

     Anne Conway died. She was born.

     Mary and Anne Ball were half-sisters. Mary Ball married Augustine Washington (his second marriage) and was the mother of George Washington, first President of the United States. Anne Ball died. She was born.

     Joseph Matthaus Ball was born in 1649. He died in 1711.

     Mary and Anne Ball were half-sisters. Mary Ball married Augustine Washington (his second marriage) and was the mother of George Washington, first President of the United States. Mary Ball was born on 30 November 1708 at Lively, Lancaster County, Virginia. She married Augustine Washington in 1731. Mary Ball died on 26 August 1789 at age 80.

     Augustine Washington married Janet Butler. Augustine Washington was born in 1693. He married Mary Ball, daughter of Joseph Matthaus Ball, in 1731. Augustine Washington died in 1743.

     George Washington married Martha Dandridge. George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 at Pope's Creek, Westmoreland County, Virginia. He died on 14 December 1799 at Mt. Vernon, Fairfax County, Virginia, at age 67.

     Janet Butler was born. She married Augustine Washington. Janet Butler died in 1729.

     Betty Washington was born in 1733. She died in 1797.

     Samuel Washington was born in 1734. He died in 1781.

     John Augustine Washington was born in 1736. He died in 1787.

     Charles Washington was born in 1738. He died in 1799.

     Mildred Washington was born in 1739. She died in 1740.

     Martha Dandridge married George Washington, son of Augustine Washington and Mary Ball. Martha Dandridge was born in 1731. She died in 1802.

     Butler Washington died in 1716. He was born in 1716.

     Lawrence Washington was born in 1718. He died in 1743.

     Augustine Washington was born in 1719.

     Jane Washington was born in 1721. She died in 1735.

     Kenneth Paul Tabb Jr. died. He was born.

     Joseph Tabb died on 7 June 1937.¹ He was born on 7 June 1937.¹ He was buried after 7 June 1937 at Ravey Parsley Cemetery, Evangeline, Acadia Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Katherine Agnes Russell married Charles Albert Tabb, son of Robert Snodgrass Tabb and Annie Mae Herring.² Katherine Agnes Russell was born in 1873.¹ She died on 3 August 1966 at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹ She was buried after 3 August 1966 at Calvary Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹

     James "Tank" Henry Dowling was born on 15 November 1977 at Live Oak, Suwannee County, Florida.^1,2 He died on 23 December 2014 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 37.² James “Tank” Henry Dowling, 37 died suddenly on Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014 in Jacksonville, FL. He leaves his loving parents whom will always cherish his memory, Alton and Saundra Dowling, two brothers Mike (Kerrie) Dowling, Chris (Sarah) Dowling, along with 4 nephews and 1 niece. James also leaves his step-granddaughter Milee Beth Nugiba of Ragley, LA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,Von Henry "Jiggs" Dowling andMavis Helen Hutchison Dowling ,Martha Virleen Henry Dixon andWinford Dixon James a Florida native, lived primarily in Texas and Louisiana until returning to live in Callahan, FL in 2013. He was employed in the construction field and considered himself a “jack-of-all-trades”. James could often be found fishing. Always going for the “big one” that always seemed to break his line, or even his rod, just before he could land it. He loved playing his guitar with his father Alton and nephew Devin Dowling, as James would sing-along for the entire family. James never passed anyone in need of help without stopping to lend a hand or put a smile on their faces. He had a special love and connection with children, and would do anything for the children in his family he so loved and cherished. James was always considered to be the toughest man in the world, yet he always had a soft spot for family and would sacrifice any and everything to do something for his loved ones in need. Long known for his positive outlook on life, kind heart, and his sense of humor, James love life itself and placed his family closer in his heart than anything else. He was truly a strong bond that held this family together during hard times and will never be replaced or forgotten. We love you and will miss you always Uncle Tank.

A memorial service will be held Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church Pierce Chapel Road Waycross, GA 31503. James will be laid to rest beside his grandfather Von “Jiggs” Henry Dowling. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the JACKSONVILLE AIRPORT USO 6801 Roosevelt Blvd NAS Jacksonville, NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212 in his name. Integrity Cremations of Jacksonville, FL and Miles - Odum Funeral Home in Waycross, GA will be assisting the family. He was buried on 2 January 2015 at Pierce Chapel Cemetery, Schlatterville, Brantley County, Georgia.²

     Abram G. Van Metre was born in 1828 at Berkeley County, Virginia. He married Melvina Roberts, daughter of Joseph Roberts and Elizabeth VanMetre, on 30 November 1869 at Lafayette County, Missouri. Abram G. Van Metre died on 13 April 1872 at Lafayette County, Missouri.

     Roland Carl Tabb was born on 10 February 1946 at Kootenai County, Idaho.¹ He died on 11 February 1946 at Kootenai County, Idaho.¹ He was buried after 11 February 1946 at Forest Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho.

     Elias M. Walker was born in 1839.

     Kity Virginia Walker was born in 1854.