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Benjamin David Downing 1881–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 MAY 1881

Birth Location: Cullman County, Alabama

Death Date: 3 MAR 1929

Death Location: Blytheville, Arkansas

Father: John Downing

Mother: Mary Harris

Spouse(s): Cora Day

Children(s): Ben Downing, Leroy Downing, Rufus Downing, Otis Downing, Sadie Downing, Edgar Downing

The story of Benjamin David Downing began in 1881 in Cullman County, Alabama. In 1900, Benjamin David Downing resided in Bremen, Cullman, Alabama. Benjamin David Downing married Cora Lea Day, and had children including Ben Hazel Downing, Edgar Rolland Downing, Leroy Downing, Otis Aubrey Downing, Rufus Franklin Downing, Sadie Downing. Benjamin David Downing passed away in 1929 in Blytheville, Arkansas.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin David Downing began in 1881 in Cullman County, Alabama.
  • In 1900, Benjamin David Downing resided in Bremen, Cullman, Alabama.
  • Benjamin David Downing married Cora Lea Day, and had children including Ben Hazel Downing, Edgar Rolland Downing, Leroy Downing, Otis Aubrey Downing, Rufus Franklin Downing, Sadie Downing.
  • Benjamin David Downing passed away in 1929 in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Downing's Ancestors

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Benjamin Downing
1881–1929
Birth Place: Cullman County, Alabama
Parents
John Franklin Downing
1856–1932
Alabama, USA
Mary (E) Harris
1857–1886
Grandparents
James (B) Downing
1805–1866
South Carolina, USA
Jane (H) Smith
1834–1913
Florida, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Downing
1786–1865
Mary Meharg
1790–
John Smith
1801–
Anna
1803–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johnathan Downing
1766–
Mary Downing
1766–1800
John -
1783–1836

Benjamin Downing's Descendants

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Benjamin (David) Downing (8 MAY 1881–3 MAR 1929) m. Cora (Lea) Day (May 1882–16 oct 1917)
  1. 1. Ben (Hazel) Downing 1915–1990 m. Glen (Imogene "Jean") Smith 1919–1963
    1. 1. Bernice Downing 1941–1942
    2. 2. Rex Downing 1939–2018
    3. 3. William (Harrison) Downing 1935–1978
  2. 2. Leroy Downing 1901–1987
  3. 3. Rufus (Franklin) Downing 1904–1970
  4. 4. Otis (Aubrey) Downing 1906–1966
  5. 5. Sadie Downing 1908–1925
  6. 6. Edgar (Rolland) Downing 1909–1987

Benjamin Downing's Timeline

3 Records

1881
8 MAY 1881
Birth of Benjamin David Downing in Cullman County, Alabama
Cullman County, Alabama
1900
1900
Age 19
Benjamin David Downing resided here in Bremen, Cullman, Alabama
Bremen, Cullman, Alabama
1929
3 MAR 1929
Age 48
Death of Benjamin David Downing in Blytheville, Arkansas
Blytheville, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 MAY 1881
    Event Place: Cullman County, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bremen, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T623_12; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 62.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bremen, Cullman, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bremen, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T623_12; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 62.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 MAR 1929
    Event Place: Blytheville, Arkansas

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