First found in Galloway, where they were seated from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Dowler arrived in North America very early: Andrew MacDowall and his wife settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1821; Robert McDowel, who came to Philadelphia in 1740; Sam UEL McDowel, who settled in Virginia in 1752.

Motto Translated: Victory

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