Who was Joanna Downing?

Joanna Downing (1663–1737) was born in Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marblehead, Massachusetts Colony. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joanna H. Downing 1663–1737

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 21 Oct 1663 · Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 17 May 1737 · Marblehead, Massachusetts Colony

Father Mary Margaret Bennett

Mother Richard Downing

Spouse John 1640 Seaward M Joanna Downing 8Pggf

Children Mary Seaward

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Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Margaret Bennett

Richard Downing

Spouse(s)

John 1640 Seaward M Joanna Downing 8Pggf

Children

Mary Seaward

Biography

The story of Joanna H. Downing began in 1663 in Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Joanna H. Downing married john 1640 seaward m joanna downing 8pggf, and had children including mary seaward. Joanna H. Downing passed away in 1737 in Marblehead, Massachusetts Colony.

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1663

Birth of Joanna H. Downing in Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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1737

Death of Joanna H. Downing in Marblehead, Massachusetts Colony

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joanna Downing

This ancestor line traces from Upton, Northamptonshire, England (1523) to Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1663) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joanna Downing (1663–1737) was born in Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Marblehead, Massachusetts Colony. 5 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Joanna 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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