George Dowdeswell
George Dowdeswell (Dowdswell) (1767-1852) was christened 21 Feb. 1767 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. He was the son of George Dowdeswell and Elizabeth Buckle. He married Mary Ann Rose Egerton on 19 Aug. 1823 in Hanley Castle, Worcestershire, England. His wife's hired companion, Georgianna Roberts, learned about the Church through the efforts of one of George's servants, and Wilford Woodruff referenced the story of her conversion in his journal. He died 6 Feb. 1852 in Redmarley D'Abitot, Worcestershire, England.
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