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Archibald Downey 1794–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1794

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: Aft. 1860

Death Location: Botetourt, Virginia

Father: John Sr

Mother: Jane Glass

Spouse(s): Sarah Matheney

Children(s): Archibald Jr, Elisabeth Downey, Samuel Downey, William Downey, James Downey, John Downey

The story of Archibald Downey began in 1794 in Pennsylvania. In 1840, Archibald Downey resided in Alleghany, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Archibald Downey resided in District 1, Alleghany, Virginia, USA. Archibald Downey married Sarah Elizabeth Matheney, and had children including Archibald Jacob Downey Jr, Elisabeth Downey, James Downey, John Downey, Samuel Downey, William Downey. Archibald Downey passed away in 1860 in Botetourt, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Archibald Downey began in 1794 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1840, Archibald Downey resided in Alleghany, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Archibald Downey resided in District 1, Alleghany, Virginia, USA.
  • Archibald Downey married Sarah Elizabeth Matheney, and had children including Archibald Jacob Downey Jr, Elisabeth Downey, James Downey, John Downey, Samuel Downey, William Downey.
  • Archibald Downey passed away in 1860 in Botetourt, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1750–1823
Birth Location: Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
JS
Jane Glass
1778–1854
Birth Location: Middlesex, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
JG

Spouses(s)

Sarah Matheney
1805–1890
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
SM

Children(s)

Archibald Jr
1829–1913
Birth Location: Virginia
AJ
Elisabeth Downey
1838–
Birth Location: Virginia
ED
Samuel Downey
1840–
Birth Location: Virginia
SD
William Downey
1843–
Birth Location: Virginia
WD
James Downey
1844–
Birth Location: Virginia
JD
John Downey
1845–
Birth Location: Virginia
JD

Archibald Downey's Ancestors

Self
Archibald Downey
1794–1860
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
John Downey Sr
1750–1823
Donegal, Donegal, Ireland
Jane Glass
1778–1854
Middlesex, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
James (Downey) *
1702–1762
Ballagh 5297, Ireland
Mary Wright
1710–1763
Ireland
Sears (Cook) Lt
1746–1816
Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Abigail Crosby
1743–1836
Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Downe
1687–1733
Margaret Breddie
1686–1760
Paul Cooke
1711–1785
Joanna Jr
1715–1785
Francis Crosby
1715–1777
Sarah Richardson
1717–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Downey
1651–1717
Anne Stone
1658–1705
Issobell Weddall
1650–
John Breadie
1648–
John Cooke
1682–1741
Elizabeth Sears
1675–1724
Nathaniel Holmes
1676–1746
Joanna Clark
1678–1724
Simon Crosbey
1689–1771
Abigail Kidder
1694–1748
Thomas Richardson
1675–1717
Abigail Ruggles
1675–1758

Archibald Downey's Descendants

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Archibald Downey (abt 1794–Aft. 1860) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Matheney (ABT 1805–5/15/1890)
  1. 1. Archibald (Jacob Downey) Jr 1829–1913 m. Mary (Jane) Craft 1824–1903
    1. 1. John (E) Downey 1860–1925 m. B.E. Crawford 1870–1944
      1. 1. Angris (Workman) Downey 1888–1964 m. Ruth (Eden) Downey 1889–1977
        1. 1. Roy (Downey) Sr. 1913–1997 m. Maria Krebs 1920–1998 m. Erma Downey 1921–1988 m. Elsie Vint 1920–1988 m. Erma (Elsie) Downey 1919–
        2. 2. Lottie (Binford) Downey 1919–2007
        3. 3. Alice (Merle) Downey 1927–1991
        4. 4. Elouise (Mahaley) DOWNEY 1918–1919
        5. 5. Joyce (Maxine) Downey 1930–2002
        6. 6. Frances Downey 1915–2001
        7. 7. Georgie Downey 1917–1978
        8. 8. Eugene (Fremont) Downey 1920–1920
        9. 9. Garnett (Ardelia) Downey 1923–1990
        10. 10. Clarence (Givens Downey) Sr 1909–1984
        11. 11. Fred (M) Downey 1911–1960
        12. 12. Edward (Lafette) Downey 1926–1927
      2. 2. Marion (Mondosy) Downey 1893–1964
      3. 3. William (McClung) Downey 1897–1968
      4. 4. Ollie (Jerome) Downey 1886–1907
      5. 5. John (Owen) Downey 1902–1970
      6. 6. Effy Downey 1890–
      7. 7. Gilbert (Morgan Gilmore) Downey 1895–1962
      8. 8. Roy (Howard) Downey 1904–1987
      9. 9. Dollie (Mae) Downey 1900–1989
      10. 10. Warren (Emmett) Downey 1907–1997
      11. 11. Joseph (Ezra) Downey 1890–1956
      12. 12. Raymond (Lonnie) Downey 1910–1996
      13. 13. Chism (Rogers) Downey 1898–1975
      14. 14. George (Edward) Downey 1891–1891
    2. 2. G (A) Downey 1861–
    3. 3. M Downey 1868–
    4. 4. S Downey 1870–
  2. 2. Elisabeth Downey 1838–
  3. 3. Samuel Downey 1840–
  4. 4. William Downey 1843–
  5. 5. James Downey 1844–
  6. 6. John Downey 1845–

Archibald Downey's Timeline

5 Records

1794
abt 1794
Birth of Archibald Downey in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1840
1840
Age 46
Archibald Downey resided here in Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Alleghany, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 56
Archibald Downey resided here in District 1, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
District 1, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 66
Archibald Downey resided here in Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Botetourt, Virginia, USA
1860
Aft. 1860
Age 66
Death of Archibald Downey in Botetourt, Virginia
Botetourt, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1794
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Alleghany, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1860
    Event Place: Botetourt, Virginia
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