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Benjamin Downing 1804–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1804

Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England

Death Date: 1 Dec 1862

Death Location: Essex, England

Father: Robert Downing

Mother: Rebecca Chisnell

Spouse(s): Ann Demaid

Children(s): Benjamin Downing, Arthur Downing, Catherine Downing, Robert Downing, John Downing, Rebecca Downing, Emma Downing, Martha Downing, Holden Downing, Rebecca Downing, Ann Downing

The story of Benjamin Downing began in 1804 in Manningtree, Essex, England. In 1830, Benjamin Downing resided in Essex, England. Benjamin Downing married Ann Demaid, and had children including Ann Downing, Arthur Downing, Benjamin Robert Downing, Catherine Downing, Emma Ann Downing, Holden Downing, John Walker Downing, Martha Downing, Rebecca Downing, Robert Downing. Benjamin Downing passed away in 1862 in Essex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Downing began in 1804 in Manningtree, Essex, England.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Downing resided in Essex, England.
  • Benjamin Downing married Ann Demaid, and had children including Ann Downing, Arthur Downing, Benjamin Robert Downing, Catherine Downing, Emma Ann Downing, Holden Downing, John Walker Downing, Martha Downing, Rebecca Downing, Robert Downing.
  • Benjamin Downing passed away in 1862 in Essex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Downing
1776–1863
Birth Location: Manningtree Essex, England
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Rebecca Chisnell
1776–1843
Birth Location: Stratford, St Mary, Suffolk, England
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Spouses(s)

Ann Demaid
1799–1863
Birth Location: Colchester, Essex, England
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Children(s)

Benjamin Downing
1830–1902
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Arthur Downing
1840–1912
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Catherine Downing
1838–1921
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Robert Downing
1836–1900
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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John Downing
1834–1916
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Rebecca Downing
1838–1917
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Emma Downing
1827–
Birth Location: Essex, England
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Martha Downing
1840–
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Holden Downing
1834–
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Rebecca Downing
1831–1917
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Ann Downing
1828–
Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England
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Benjamin Downing's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Downing
1804–1862
Birth Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
Parents
Robert Downing
1776–1863
Manningtree Essex, England
Rebecca Chisnell
1776–1843
Stratford, St Mary, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Benjamin Downing
1740–1792
Manningtree, Essex, England
Sarah Chippington
1740–1797
Manningtree, Essex, England
Ephriam Chisnall
1735–1825
Stratford St Mary, Suffolk, England
Rebecca Parker
1731–1783
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Downing's Descendants

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Benjamin Downing (22 Apr 1804–1 Dec 1862) m. Ann Demaid (1799–16 Apr 1863)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Robert) Downing 1830–1902 m. Charlotte Squires 1830–1903
    1. 1. Emily (Charlotte) Downing 1853–1924 m. Robert Hines 1852–1933
      1. 1. Robert (Benjamin) Hines 1875–1956 m. Edith (Lavinia) Chapman 1875–1937 m. Dorothy (Jane) Molesworth 1888–1946
        1. 1. Frederick ((Fred)) Hines 1907–1980 m. Gladys (Winifred) Haynes 1904–1987
        2. 2. Leslie ((Les)) Hines 1910–1984 m. Marjory (Esther Hilda) Ingley 1912–1988
        3. 3. Daphne Hines 1906–1962 m. William (Henry (Bill)) Whithan 1903–1986
        4. 4. Violet Hines 1904–1977 m. Albert (Alexander) Cook 1896–1973
        5. 5. George Hines 1902–1960 m. Nellie (Elizabeth Emmaline) Hewson 1892–1974
        6. 6. Emily (Edith) Hines 1898–1972 m. Michael (Edward) Boyle 1894–1972
        7. 7. Robert (Alfred) Hines 1895–1920 m. Alice (Elizabeth) Church 1896–1994
        8. 8. Albert Hines 1911–1982 m. Charlotte (Emily) Fisher 1911–1991
        9. 9. Edward Hines 1913–1985 m. Mercia (Josephine) Grace 1917–1992
        10. 10. Lily Hines 1908–1989 m. Norman (Francis) McGuire 1903–1956
        11. 11. Benjamin Hines 1903–1977 m. Myrtle Dickson 1905–1998
        12. 12. Charlotte Hines 1900–1920 m. William (Osborne) Tilsley 1897–1965
        13. 13. Sidney Hines 1917–1996 m. Elva (June) Williams 1920–1987
        14. 14. Emily (Edith) Hines 1897–1897
        15. 15. Hines 1902–1902
      2. 2. Emily (Selena) Hines 1878–1950 m. Benjamin Andrew 1875–1961
        1. 1. Thelma Andrew 1902–1975 m. William (Keith Macky) O'Hara 1903–1995
      3. 3. Bertha Hines 1885–1959 m. John ((Jack)) Clements 1883–1943
        1. 1. Robert (Roy (Roy)) Clements 1908–1960 m. Bessie (Isabel) Wightman 1907–1992
      4. 4. Alice ((Allie)) Hines 1879–1940 m. Gerald (Mc) Lennard 1879–1965
        1. 1. Mary (Dawn) McLean 1910–1971
        2. 2. William (Henry George (Mike)) McLean 1923–1998 m. Pamela (Leslie) Edwards 1929–1998
      5. 5. Maria (Alice) Hines 1890–1938 m. Jerome (Augustine (Jerry)) McClennan 1888–1971
        1. 1. Robert (James) McClennan 1910–1973
      6. 6. Thomas Hines 1887–1932 m. Emily (Grey) Dearle 1886–1951
        1. 1. Charles (William Thomas) Hines 1911–1937 m. Phyllis (May) Aplin 1912–2002
        2. 2. Esme (Alice) Hines 1909–1973 m. Arthur (Cyril) Evison 1907–1977
      7. 7. Lily Hines 1881–1930 m. Edward (James (Ted)) Williamson 1871–1951
        1. 1. Lesley (Edward) Williamson 1906–1969 m. Catherine (Anne (Annie)) Hill 1905–1980
        2. 2. Frederick (Robert) Williamson 1909–1988
        3. 3. Elizabeth (Miriam) Williamson 1907–1994 m. Robert (Maurice) Wright 1905–1968
      8. 8. Thomas (Alfred) Hines 1879–
  2. 2. Arthur Downing 1840–1912
  3. 3. Catherine Downing 1838–1921
  4. 4. Robert Downing 1836–1900 m. Harriet (Hannah Hortensia) Parsons 1841–1916
    1. 1. Herbert Downing 1868–1963 m. Elizabeth Bruton 1872–1963
      1. 1. Frank (Arthur) Downing 1900–1975 m. Laura (Cecilia) Spinley –2012
  5. 5. John (Walker) Downing 1834–1916 m. Harriet (Hannah Hortensia) Parsons 1841–1916
    1. 1. Herbert Downing 1868–1963 m. Elizabeth Bruton 1872–1963
      1. 1. Herbert (Albert) Downing 1909–1981 m. Joan (Margaret) Lofts 1923–
  6. 6. Rebecca Downing 1838–1917
  7. 7. Emma (Ann) Downing 1827–
  8. 8. Martha Downing 1840–
  9. 9. Holden Downing 1834–
  10. 10. Rebecca Downing 1831–1917
  11. 11. Ann Downing 1828–

Benjamin Downing's Timeline

8 Records

1804
22 Apr 1804
Birth of Benjamin Downing in Manningtree, Essex, England
Manningtree, Essex, England
1806
3 Aug 1806
Age 2
Benjamin Downing was baptized in Essex, England
Essex, England
1830
1830
Age 26
Benjamin Downing resided here in Essex, England
Essex, England
1841
1841
Age 37
Benjamin Downing resided here in Manningtree, Essex, England
Manningtree, Essex, England
1851
1851
Age 47
Benjamin Downing resided here in Manningtree, Essex, England
Manningtree, Essex, England
1861
1861
Age 57
Benjamin Downing resided here in Manningtree, Essex, England
Manningtree, Essex, England
1862
25 Nov 1862
Age 58
Death of Benjamin Downing in Manningtree, Essex, England
Manningtree, Essex, England
1862
1 Dec 1862
Age 58
Burial of Benjamin Downing in Essex, England
Essex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1804
    Event Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1095; Folio: 9; Page: 12; GSU roll: 542752
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1780; Folio: 305; Page: 14; GSU roll: 207428
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 338; Book: 19; Civil Parish: Manningtree; County: Essex; Enumeration District: 2; Folio: 36; Page: 26; Line: 12; GSU roll: 241376

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1806
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source: Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source: UK, Poll Books and Electoral Registers, 1538-1893

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 338; Book: 19; Civil Parish: Manningtree; County: Essex; Enumeration District: 2; Folio: 36; Page: 26; Line: 12; GSU roll: 241376

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1780; Folio: 305; Page: 14; GSU roll: 207428

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1095; Folio: 9; Page: 12; GSU roll: 542752

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1862
    Event Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1862
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source: Essex, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Essex Record Office; Chelmsford, Essex, England; Essex Church of England Parish Registers
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