James McDowell

Biography

James McDowell was a resident of Nashville who lived from 1795 to 1851, a period spanning the early nineteenth century. He was part of the community that shaped Nashville during its formative years as a growing city and regional center.

McDowell's life of fifty-six years placed him among Nashville's established residents and citizens. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery, where he remains part of the historical record of those who contributed to Nashville's development.