James Joseph Dowd

Biography

James Joseph Dowd’s life, spanning from 1857 to 1916, unfolded alongside the growth of the American republic entering the twentieth century, and he was a familiar face in the Saint John’s Cemetery neighborhood. He took part in the rhythms of family, faith, and labor that defined the local community, offering steady support to those around him.

Remembered for a warm sense of devotion to family and community, he left a quiet yet enduring imprint on those who continue to honor him at Saint John’s.