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Thomas Downing 1691–1772

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Downing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Dec 1691 · Bradninch, Devon, , England
Died 15 Jan 1772 · Downingtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Thomas Downing
Mother Grace Andrew
Spouse Thomazine Beer
Children Jane Downing, John Downing, Joseph Downing, Richard Downing, Samuel Downing, Sarah Downing, Thomas Downing, Thomazine Downing, William Downing, William John Downing
Siblings Wilmote Downing

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Biography

In 1691, Thomas Downing entered the world in Bradninch, Devon, England, born to thomas downing and grace andrew. Thomas Downing married thomazine beer, and had children including jane downing, john downing, joseph downing, richard downing, samuel downing, sarah downing, thomas downing, thomazine downing, william downing, william john downing. Thomas Downing passed away in 1772 in Downingtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1691
Birth of Thomas Downing in Bradninch, Devon, England
Birth
1772
Death of Thomas Downing in Downingtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Downing

This ancestor line traces from Neath, Glamorgan, Wales (1500) to Bradninch, Mid Devon District, Devon, England (1691) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Downing (1691–1772) was born in Bradninch, Devon, , England and died in Downingtown, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Thomas Downing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Downing PTP
1691–1772
Bradninch, Devon, , England
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Thomas Downing's Descendants

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Thomas Downing PTP 1691–1772