YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Belle Downey 1875–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 August 1875

Birth Location: Texas, Texas, USA

Death Date: 21 March 1953

Death Location: Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Henry Pope

Mother: Julia DNA

Spouse(s): Jefferson Sr

Children(s): Vera Swart, Roy Downey, William Downey, Barnie Downey, Aremetia Downey, May Downey, Roy Downey, Jesse Downey, Jefferson Jr, Lizzie Downey

Belle Downey was born in 1875 in Texas, Texas, USA, the child of Henry S Pope And Julia Ann Shamblin Ellington Pope Dna. In 1880, Belle Downey resided in Falls, Texas, USA. In 1920, Belle Downey resided in Erick, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA. Belle Downey married Jefferson Davis Downey Sr, and had children including Aremetia Downey, Barnie Downey, Jefferson Davis Downey Jr, Jesse Richard Downey, Lizzie M Downey, May Downey, Roy Downey, Vera Ella Swart, William H Downey. Belle Downey passed away in 1953 in Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Find more search results for Belle Downey
BD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Belle Downey was born in 1875 in Texas, Texas, USA, the child of Henry S Pope And Julia Ann Shamblin Ellington Pope Dna.
  • In 1880, Belle Downey resided in Falls, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Belle Downey resided in Erick, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Belle Downey married Jefferson Davis Downey Sr, and had children including Aremetia Downey, Barnie Downey, Jefferson Davis Downey Jr, Jesse Richard Downey, Lizzie M Downey, May Downey, Roy Downey, Vera Ella Swart, William H Downey.
  • Belle Downey passed away in 1953 in Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Belle Downey's Ancestors

Self
Belle Downey
1875–1953
Birth Place: Texas, Texas, USA
Parents
Henry S Pope
1839–
Mississippi, USA
Julia (Ann Shamblin Ellington Pope) DNA
1844–1893
Polk County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Tripp Pope
1802–1860
Hancock, Georgia, USA
Necy (Nicey Ann) Wiggins
1812–1889
Alabama, United States
Great-Grandparents
Allen Pope
1765–1841
Lydia Trippe
1768–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary FORT
1730–1818
John Maj
1730–1794

Belle Downey's Descendants

1.
BD
Belle Downey (23 August 1875–21 March 1953) m. Jefferson (Davis Downey) Sr (13 October 1861–7 September 1949)
  1. 1. Vera (Ella) Swart 1905–1984 m. John (Reinhart) Swart 1906–1977
    1. 1. William (Carroll Swart) Sr 1926–1990 m. Martha (Joe) Williams 1936–2011
      1. 1. Raymond (Emery) Swart 1951–1954
    2. 2. John (Walter) Swart 1926–1994
    3. 3. Delores (Ruth) Stewart 1933–2004
    4. 4. Jessie (Cleo) Swart 1938–1988
    5. 5. Francis (Henry) Swart 1930–1994
    6. 6. Delores (Ruth) Stewart 1933–2004
    7. 7. Jessie (Cleo) Swart 1938–1988
    8. 8. Davis (Leo) Swart 1929–1996
    9. 9. Mary (Ann) Campbell 1941–2018
    10. 10. Norma (Earlene) McDow 1936–2008
    11. 11. James (Robert) Swart 1945–2012
    12. 12. Clarence (Ward) Swart 1950–1950
    13. 13. Leeroy Swart 1934–2007
  2. 2. Roy Downey 1902–1997 m. Edna (Ellen) Downey 1901–1986
    1. 1. Joy (B.) Landry 1930–2010
  3. 3. William (H) Downey 1895–
  4. 4. Barnie Downey 1896–
  5. 5. Aremetia Downey 1898–1935
  6. 6. May Downey 1901–1974
  7. 7. Roy Downey 1904–1997
  8. 8. Jesse (Richard) Downey 1903–1972
  9. 9. Jefferson (Davis Downey) Jr 1901–1961 m. Velma (Hugh) Downey 1904–1959
  10. 10. Lizzie (M) Downey 1900–1995

Belle Downey's Timeline

5 Records

1875
23 August 1875
Birth of Belle Downey in Texas, Texas, USA
Texas, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
Belle Downey resided here in Falls, Texas, USA
Falls, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Belle Downey resided here in Erick, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
Erick, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
1953
26 Mar 1953
Age 78
Belle Downey resided here in Erick, Oklahoma, USA
Erick, Oklahoma, USA
1953
21 March 1953
Age 78
Death of Belle Downey in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 August 1875
    Event Place: Texas, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erick, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 9
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falls, Texas; Roll: 1302; Page: 284C; Enumeration District: 043
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falls, Texas; Roll: 1302; Page: 284C; Enumeration District: 043

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Erick, Beckham, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erick, Beckham, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1451; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1953
    Event Place: Erick, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Beckham County Democrat; Publication Date: 26 Mar 1953; Publication Place: Erick, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 March 1953
    Event Place: Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE