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Benjamin Franklin Downing 1824–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1824

Birth Location: Missouri, United States

Death Date: 15 Feb 1902

Death Location: Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: James Downing

Mother: Martha Casey

Spouse(s): Nancy Reading

Children(s): Martha Downing, James DOWNING, Mary Downing, Susan Downing, Nancy Downing

In 1824, Benjamin Franklin Downing entered the world in Missouri, United States, born to James William Downing And Martha Ann Casey. In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Downing resided in Indian, Pike, Missouri, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Downing resided in Indian, New Harmong, Pike, Missouri, USA. Benjamin Franklin Downing married Nancy Reading, and had children including James Downing, Martha Ann Downing, Mary Elizabeth Downing, Nancy Louemma Downing, Susan Cordelia Downing. Benjamin Franklin Downing passed away in 1902 in Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Benjamin Franklin Downing entered the world in Missouri, United States, born to James William Downing And Martha Ann Casey.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Franklin Downing resided in Indian, Pike, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Downing resided in Indian, New Harmong, Pike, Missouri, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Downing married Nancy Reading, and had children including James Downing, Martha Ann Downing, Mary Elizabeth Downing, Nancy Louemma Downing, Susan Cordelia Downing.
  • Benjamin Franklin Downing passed away in 1902 in Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Downing's Ancestors

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Benjamin Downing
1824–1902
Birth Place: Missouri, United States
Parents
James William Downing
1788–1843
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Martha (Ann) Casey
1793–1861
Nelson, KY
Grandparents
Ezekiel Downing
1754–1817
Reed Creek, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Rachel Brown
1760–1824
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Downing
1712–1777
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Downing's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Downing (9 Nov 1824–15 Feb 1902) m. Nancy Reading (16 Dec 1822–2 Oct 1872)
  1. 1. Martha (Ann) Downing 1851–1896
  2. 2. James DOWNING 1851–1920
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Downing 1848–1877
  4. 4. Susan (Cordelia) Downing 1855–1941
  5. 5. Nancy (Louemma) Downing 1858–1945

Benjamin Downing's Timeline

4 Records

1824
9 Nov 1824
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Downing in Missouri, United States
Missouri, United States
1850
1850
Age 26
Benjamin Franklin Downing resided here in Indian, Pike, Missouri, USA
Indian, Pike, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Benjamin Franklin Downing resided here in Indian, New Harmong, Pike, Missouri, USA
Indian, New Harmong, Pike, Missouri, USA
1902
15 Feb 1902
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Franklin Downing in Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri, United States of America
Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1824
    Event Place: Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Indian, Pike, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Indian, Pike, Missouri; Roll: 409; Page: 253a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Indian, New Harmong, Pike, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Indian, Pike, Missouri; Roll: M593_798; Page: 189B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1902
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Pike County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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