Charles David Crowder (1865 - 1933)

Born 9 Jun 1865 in Craigs Creek, Craig, Virginia, United States

Husband of Lina Belle (Dowdy) Crowder — married 30 Apr 1891 in Botetourt County, Virginia, USA

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Biography

Charles David Crowder was born 8 Jun 1865 in Virginia, USA. He was a son of Jacob Crowder and Elvira Matilda Sizer. ^{[1] [2]} His older siblings were:

1. William Crowder
2. John Crowder
3. Thomas Crowder
4. Henry Crowder

1870s

In 1870, Charles Crowder (5) lived in New Castle Township, Craig County, Virginia with his father Jacob (45), mother Elvira (35), older siblings John (13), James (10), William (7), and younger sister Cora Anna (2). His father was a farmer; the value of his real estate was $900; the value of his personal estate was $255. ^[3]

1880s

In January 1880, his sister was born.

In 1880, David Crowder (14) continued living in New Castle with his family Jacob (54) and Elvira (44), older brothers James (20) and William (17), younger siblings Cora (12), Henry (10), Hattie (6), and unnamed sister (4m). His father continued farming, his mother kept the house, William was a farm laborer, David worked on the farm, Cora did housework, and Henry worked on the farm. ^[4]

1890s

On 30 Apr 1891, Charles Crowder married Lina Belle Dowdy in Botetourt County. ^{[5] [6]} Lina was the daughter of the late James Dowdy, Malinda (Damewood) Dogan. Her stepfather was John Dogan.

On 4 Apr 1892, his daughter Essie Lindel Crowder was born in Catawba, Botetourt County, Virginia. ^{[7] [8]}

In Jan 1894, his daughter Nelsie Raidee Crowder was born.

In Nov 1895, his son Thelmer Hawthorne Crowder was born.

In Oct 1897, his son Charles Cyrel Crowder was born.

In Nov 1899, his twin daughters Alleen Catharine "Katie" Crowder and Celestine Wetherspoon "Willie" Crowder were born.

1900s

In 1900, David Crowder (36) and Lina (28) lived in Amsterdam district, Fincastle town, Botetourt County with their six children Essie (8), Nelsie (6), Selma (4), Cyrel (2), Celestine (1), and Alline (1). David was a farmer. Lina was the mother of 6 children, all of which were still living. ^[9]

In May 1903, his son Gerald Winfried Leon Crowder was born.

About 1905, his son Wentworth G Crowder was born.

In Jan 1906, his daughter Dorothy Godwin Crowder was born.

In Oct 1908, his twin sons Carlyle Marshall Crowder and Edric D Crowder were born; Edric died a few days later.

1910s

In 1910, David C Crowder (44) and Lina (38) were living in Big Lick, Roanoke County with nine children Essie L (18), Nelsie R (16), Thelma H (14), Charles C (12), Katie A (10), Willie C (10), Wentford G (5), Dorothy O (4), Carlyle M (1); and his mother-in-law's brother Lina's uncle Anderson A Damewood (55). ^[10]

In the 1910s, his daughter Essie Crowder married Lake Feather.

1920s

In 1920, David Crowder (44) and Lina (48) were living in Big Lick with children Aleen (20), Celestine (20), Winfred (15), Dorthy (14), Carlisle (11); and Anderson Damewood (65). ^[11]

In Feb 1921, his daughter Aleen Catharine Crowder married John A Armbrister.

In Dec 1923, his daughter Aleen Armbrister died.

In 1925, his son Charles Crowder married Laurel R Levy.

1930s

In 1930, Charles D Crowder (64) and Lina B (58) were living in Lisbon, Bedford County with son Carlyle (21). ^[12]

In 1931, Lina's uncle Anderson Damewood died.

In 1933, Charles David Crowder died. He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vinton, Roanoke County. ^[13]

Timeline Facts

• Fact: Residence (1865) Craig, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1870) Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1880) Black Walnut, Halifax, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1880) New Castle, Craig, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1900) Fincastle, Botetourt, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1910) Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1920) Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1930) Thaxton, Bedford, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Burial (1933) Vinton, Roanoke, Virginia, United States of America
• Fact: Event Registration (12 Jul 1933)

Sources

1. ↑ "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X5DL-X68 : 10 February 2018), Charles David Crowder, 08 Jun 1865; citing Craig Creek, Craig, Virginia, reference ; FHL microfilm 31,073.
2. ↑ "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X5DL-DZR : 10 February 2018), Charles David Crowder, 08 Jun 1865; citing Craig Creek, Craig, Virginia, reference ; FHL microfilm 31,073.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MFLG-1RJ : 12 April 2016), Charles D Crowder in household of Jacob Crowder, Virginia, United States; citing p. 10, family 71, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 553,140.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MCPY-3Z2 : 16 July 2017), David Crouder in household of Jacob Crouder, New Castle, Craig, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district ED 23, sheet 273B, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1361; FHL microfilm 1,255,361.
5. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRQC-L1Z : 11 March 2018), Charles David Crowder and Luia Belle Dowdy, 30 Apr 1891; citing Botetourt, Virginia, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,906,408.
6. ↑ "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRC3-KT5 : 11 February 2018), Charles David Crowder and Lecia Bell Dowdy, 30 Apr 1891; citing Botetourt, Virginia, reference P88, L31; FHL microfilm 30,732.
7. ↑ "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X5JW-77V : 9 March 2018), C. D. Crowder in entry for Essie Crowder, 04 Apr 1892; citing Catawba, Botetourt Co., Virginia, reference p 267; FHL microfilm 2,046,916.
8. ↑ "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VR51-L2M : 10 February 2018), C. D. Crowder in entry for Essie Crowder, 04 Apr 1892; citing Catawba, Botetourt Co , Virginia, reference ; FHL microfilm 2,046,916.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MMFV-9MK : accessed 20 June 2018), David Cowder, Amsterdam District (Aunspaugh's Shop & Brugh's Mill Precincts) Fincastle town, Botetourt, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 48, sheet 14A, family 176, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,701.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MPPH-B75 : accessed 20 June 2018), David C Crowder, Big Lick, Roanoke, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 128, sheet 27B, family 453, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1646; FHL microfilm 1,375,659.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MJV9-3H3 : accessed 20 June 2018), David Crowder, Big Lick, Roanoke, Virginia, United States; citing ED 116, sheet 18A, line 36, family 351, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1908; FHL microfilm 1,821,908.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/C8KH-JPZ : accessed 20 June 2018), Charles D Crowder, Lisbon, Bedford, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 13, sheet 16B, line 98, family 25, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2436; FHL microfilm 2,342,170.
13. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #78745466

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 01 February 2019, 02:17), entry for Charles David Crowder(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:9VWY-MZ7); contributed by various users.

• Book: Related Families of Botetourt County Virginia Revised Edition by J. William Austin II and Rebecca H. R. Austin. Originally published Roanoke, Virginia 1977. Added matter Copyright 2000. https://books.google.com/books?id=I2Id_1zGXvgC&pg=PA120&lpg=PA120&dq=gussie+crowder+young&source=bl&ots=CF1EDfIBhD&sig=gasVQtzQ5GVfvprQYsNdjKXEwHo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3842S9OLbAhVOXK0KHXHRBKEQ6AEwAXoECAEQLw#v=onepage&q&f=false "THE CROWDER FAMILY" on Page 123

Charles David Crowder (born 9 June 1865 - died 11 July 1934) married on 30 April 1891 to Lina Dowdy (born 8 Jan. 1872 - died 30 Jan 1919), the daughter of James and Melinda Adeline Damewood Dowdy (born 9 April 1850 - died 1919), the daughter of Park Damewood (born 19 Aug. 1811) and Selina Abbott (born 25 sept. 1817), who were married 29 April 1850. Adeline Damewood married (2) John Dogan, buried Daleville cemetery. (Lina Dowdy was a sister of Kate Dowdy who married Benjamin Crowder.) Children:

1. Essie Crowder (born 4 March 1892)
2. Nelsie Crowder
3. Thelmer Hawthorne Crowder
4. Cyril Crowder
5. Aleen Crowder
6. Celestine Crowder
7. Gerald Winfred Crowder
8. Wentworth Crowder
9. Dorothy Godwin Crowder (born 9 Jan 1906) married on 21 Dec. 1924 to Walter Ellsworth
10. Carlyle Marshall Crowder
11. Edric D., twin of Carlyle, born 21 Oct. 1908 - died 27 Oct. 1908.