★★★ McDowell, Joseph Alburton

Joseph Alburton McDowell​

Born: November 20, 1821

Birthplace: North Carolina

Father: James Moffett McDowell

Mother: Margaret Caroline Erwin

Wife: Julia Patton

Education:

Attended College of Charleston Medical School​

Occupation before War:

Medical Doctor in Warm Springs, Madison County, North Carolina​

Civil War Career:

1861: Delegate to North Carolina State Secession Convention​

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1862: Captain of 2nd​ Company of 6th​ North Carolina Battalion​

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1862: Major of 6th​ North Carolina Battalion​

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1862: Lt. Colonel of 6th​ North Carolina Battalion​

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1862 – 1863: Colonel of 60th​ North Carolina Infantry Regiment​

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1863: Resigned his rank of Colonel due to hemorrhoids​

Occupation after War:

1863 – 1875: Medical Doctor in Asheville, North Carolina​

Died: March 10, 1875

Place of Death: Asheville, North Carolina

Age at time of Death: 53 years old

Burial Place: Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, North Carolina