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Edward Downing 1625–1683

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Downing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Apr 1625 · Bradninch, Devon, , England
Died 16 Dec 1683 · Bradninch, Devon, , England
Spouse Elizabeth Salter
Children Thomas Downing

Researchers connected through Edward Downing 1625–1683

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Biography

In 1625, Edward Downing entered the world in Bradninch, Devon, England. Edward Downing married elizabeth salter, and had children including thomas downing. Edward Downing passed away in 1683 in Bradninch, Devon, England.

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Life Timeline

1625
Birth of Edward Downing in Bradninch, Devon, England
Birth
1683
Death of Edward Downing in Bradninch, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Downing

This ancestor line traces from Bradninch, Devon, England (1597) to Bradninch, Devon, , England (1625) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Downing (1625–1683) was born in Bradninch, Devon, , England and died in Bradninch, Devon, , England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Edward Downing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edward Downing PTP
1625–1683
Bradninch, Devon, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Downing's Descendants

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Edward Downing PTP 1625–1683