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Andrew A. Downey 1771–1826 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1771

Birth Location: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: Apr 1826

Death Location: Greene, Ohio, United States

Father: John Sr

Mother: Mary Holt

Spouse(s): Mary York

Children(s): John Downey, Polly None, Elizabeth Downey

In 1771, Andrew A. Downey entered the world in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States, born to John Downey Sr And Mary Elizabeth Holt. In 1800, Andrew A. Downey resided in Scott, Kentucky, United States. In 1820, Andrew A. Downey resided in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States. Andrew A. Downey married Mary Sally York, and had children including Elizabeth Downey, John Chilton Downey, Polly. Andrew A. Downey passed away in 1826 in Greene, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1771, Andrew A. Downey entered the world in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States, born to John Downey Sr And Mary Elizabeth Holt.
  • In 1800, Andrew A. Downey resided in Scott, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1820, Andrew A. Downey resided in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States.
  • Andrew A. Downey married Mary Sally York, and had children including Elizabeth Downey, John Chilton Downey, Polly.
  • Andrew A. Downey passed away in 1826 in Greene, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1755–1845
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, United States
JS
Mary Holt
1763–1800
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MH

Spouses(s)

Mary York
1776–1813
Birth Location: Isham, Northamptonshire, England
MY

Children(s)

John Downey
1794–1877
Birth Location: Scott, Kentucky, United States
JD
Polly None
1792–1863
Birth Location: Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
P
Elizabeth Downey
1800–1860
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
ED

Andrew Downey's Ancestors

Self
Andrew Downey
1771–1826
Birth Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Parents
John Downey Sr
1755–1845
Frederick County, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Holt
1763–1800
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Downey
1733–
Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Holt
1720–
Kentucky, USA
Thomas Holt
1733–1777
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Elizabeth Mitchell
1738–1798
Lewistown, Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Downe
1703–1771
Sarah Ann
1707–1760
Henry I.
1710–1735
Dorcas Armstrong
1711–1804
John Mitchell
1710–1773
Helen Ross
1712–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Sr
1668–1733
Mary Dennis
1683–1733
Rowland Esquire
1652–1718
Prisca
1672–1730
William Armstrong
1685–1785
Jane Wilson
1695–1752
John Mitchell
1690–1756
Elizabeth Dewitt
1692–1765
Ljr Ross
1680–1757
Elizabeth Doyle
1688–1784

Andrew Downey's Descendants

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Andrew (A.) Downey (abt 1771–Apr 1826) m. Mary (Sally) York (1776–abt 1813)
  1. 1. John (Chilton) Downey 1794–1877 m. Cecelia (A. Burke Shepherd) Downey 1800–1874
    1. 1. Moses Downy 1824–1878 m. Mary (Polly) Ellington 1827–1894
      1. 1. Polly (A.) Downey 1860–1949 m. George (J.) Towell 1857–1938
        1. 1. Carl (Grover) Towell 1884–1965 m. Bessie (L.) Lamb 1889–1946
      2. 2. Daniel (Morris) Downey 1857–1948 m. Lydia Grimes 1864–1955
        1. 1. Jesse (Claud) Downey 1882–1945
        2. 2. Ethel (Lena) Downey 1894–1957
      3. 3. John (Price) Downey 1849–1927 m. Malinda (Ann) McKee 1859–1935
        1. 1. Alice (Margery) Downey 1876–
        2. 2. David (L.) Downey 1889–1961
        3. 3. Pearl Downey 1897–
        4. 4. Moses (C.) Downey 1890–1985
        5. 5. Alva (T.) Downey 1899–
        6. 6. Leota (L.) Downey 1902–
        7. 7. Charles (A.) Downey 1905–
        8. 8. Vernon (P.) Downey 1883–
      4. 4. William Downey 1865–1945
      5. 5. Maria Downey 1875–1880
    2. 2. Cecelia (Elizabeth) Eaton 1833–1923
    3. 3. Emily (Catherine) Downey 1843–1923
    4. 4. Andrew Downey 1819–1880
    5. 5. Jonathon (G. Wilen) Downey 1823–1883
    6. 6. Mary (Jane) Downey 1827–1867
    7. 7. Rose (E.) Downey 1868–
    8. 8. Caroline (M.) Downey 1844–
    9. 9. Alice (A.) Downey 1865–
    10. 10. Newlin (Alexander) Downey 1842–
    11. 11. Elijah (Lewis) Downey 1838–1890
    12. 12. Alexander Newlin 1842–
    13. 13. Caroline (M) Downey 1844–
    14. 14. Daniel (Shepherd) Downey 1820–1904
    15. 15. Elizabeth (Chloe) Downey 1835–1855
  2. 2. Polly 1792–1863 m. Jacob Harvey 1785–1835
    1. 1. Joe Downey –1924
  3. 3. Elizabeth Downey 1800–1860

Andrew Downey's Timeline

5 Records

1771
abt 1771
Birth of Andrew A. Downey in Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
1800
1800
Age 29
Andrew A. Downey resided here in Scott, Kentucky, United States
Scott, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 49
Andrew A. Downey resided here in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
1826
Apr 1826
Age 55
Death of Andrew A. Downey in Greene, Ohio, United States
Greene, Ohio, United States
1826
10 Aug 1826
Age 55
Andrew A. Downey - Probate in Greene, Ohio, United States
Greene, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1771
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Scott, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio; Page: 134; NARA Roll: M33_91; Image: 149

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1826
    Event Place: Greene, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1826
    Event Place: Greene, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Record 1803-1959; Probate Place: Greene, Ohio
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