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Priscilla Elizabeth Downing 1630–1698

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla Downing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 May 1630 · North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Died 16 Dec 1698 · North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Father Calybute Downing
Mother Margaret Marget Elizabeth Brett Downing E
Spouse John Wright
Children Katherine Wright

Researchers connected through Priscilla Downing 1630–1698

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Biography

In 1630, Priscilla Elizabeth Downing entered the world in North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, born to calybute downing and margaret marget elizabeth brett downing e. Priscilla Elizabeth Downing married john wright, and had children including katherine wright. Priscilla Elizabeth Downing passed away in 1698 in North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1630
Birth of Priscilla Elizabeth Downing in North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1698
Death of Priscilla Elizabeth Downing in North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Priscilla Downing

This ancestor line traces from Herefordshire, England (1456) to North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1630) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Priscilla Downing (1630–1698) was born in North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom and died in North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Priscilla Downing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Priscilla Elizabeth Downing PTP
1630–1698
North Meols, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
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Priscilla Downing's Descendants

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Priscilla Elizabeth Downing PTP 1630–1698