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Archie Downs 1897–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Feb 1897

Birth Location: Lester, Arkansas

Death Date: 7 Feb 1962

Death Location: Lester, Arkansas, United States

Father: Aaron Downs

Mother: Mary DOWNS-In

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Archie Downs began in 1897 in Lester, Arkansas. In 1900, Archie Downs resided in River, Ouachita, Arkansas. Archie Downs passed away in 1962 in Lester, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Archie Downs began in 1897 in Lester, Arkansas.
  • In 1900, Archie Downs resided in River, Ouachita, Arkansas.
  • Archie Downs passed away in 1962 in Lester, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Aaron Downs
1865–1890
Birth Location: Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
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Mary DOWNS-In
1873–1897
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Archie Downs's Ancestors

Self
Archie Downs
1897–1962
Birth Place: Lester, Arkansas
Parents
Aaron K Downs
1865–1890
Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA
Mary DOWNS-In
1873–1897
Arkansas
Grandparents
Ransom Lilley
1843–
Alabama
Lettie Lilley
1852–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Lillie
1805–
Caroline Lillie
1815–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Archie Downs's Timeline

7 Records

1897
17 Feb 1897
Birth of Archie Downs in Lester, Arkansas
Lester, Arkansas
1897
2 Feb 1897
Birth of Archie Downs in Lester, Arkansas
Lester, Arkansas
1900
1900
Age 3
Archie Downs resided here in River, Ouachita, Arkansas
River, Ouachita, Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 13
Archie Downs resided here in River, Ouachita, Arkansas
River, Ouachita, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 33
Archie Downs resided here in Behestian, Ouachita, Arkansas
Behestian, Ouachita, Arkansas
1942
1942
Age 45
Archie Downs resided here in Ouachita, Arkansas
Ouachita, Arkansas
1962
7 Feb 1962
Age 65
Death of Archie Downs in Chidester, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
Chidester, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1897
    Event Place: Lester, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Arkansas
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Behestian, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: 86; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1; FHL microfilm: 2339821
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: 70; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1240070
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1374072
    [5] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1897
    Event Place: Lester, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Ouachita; Roll: 1530566

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: 70; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1240070

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: River, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: T624_59; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1374072

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Behestian, Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Behestian, Ouachita, Arkansas; Roll: 86; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1; FHL microfilm: 2339821

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Arkansas

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Ouachita County
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Ouachita; Roll: 1530566

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ouachita, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Ouachita; Roll: 1530566

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1962
    Event Place: Chidester, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1962; Roll: 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lester, Arkansas, United States
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