Surnames: Dowlin, Bell, Moredock, Reynolds
John M Dowlin, farmer and stock grower, was born in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Penna, October 16, 1855, and is a son of John Dowlin and Elma Bell Dowlin. His father, who is a native of Cumberland Township, is also a farmer and stock dealer, and resides in Jefferson Township. He is a Democrat and was United States Revenue Collector for a number of years. John M Dowlin's grandfather was Paul Dowlin, a farmer of English descent.Mr Dowlin is the only son in a family of six children. He was reared on the farm and attended the common school. He makes a business of farming and raising fine cattle and sheep, and superintends the home farm, consisting of 400 acres of most valuable land.
He was married in Washington County, Penna, February 1, 1875, to Miss Rebecca J Moredock, daughter of Simon Moredock and Mary Reynolds Moredock. Their children are: Dessie L Dowlin; Albert L Dowlin (deceased); John Dowlin; Gertrude Dowlin; Simon E Dowlin; and Charles B Dowlin. In politics Mr Dowlin is a Democrat. He and Mrs Dowlin are prominent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.