“Dowdell, James Render, lawyer, Montgomery.  1864, Auburn; s. James F. Dowdell and Sarah H. Render; b. April 2, 1847; Circuit Solicitor, 1876-8o; Circuit Judge, 1888-92; Chancellor, 1896-o8; Associate Justice, Supreme Court, 1898 ; m. (1) Rosie Tuener, Lafayette, Sept. 6, 1871, (2) Ella Ware, Lafayette, Dec . 12, 1878.”

Reference Data:

A Register of the Officers and Students of the University of Alabama, 1831-1901, by Alabama University, 1901, page 197