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Benjamin Aaron Downs 1904–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1904

Birth Location: Groveton, Trinity, Texas, United States

Death Date: 19 Apr 1958

Death Location: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Charlie Downs

Mother: Sallie McCorrey

Spouse(s): Permelia Beauchamp, Annie Modene

Children(s): Eula Downs, James Downs, Cathrine Downs

In 1904, Benjamin Aaron Downs entered the world in Groveton, Trinity, Texas, United States, born to Charlie Aaron Downs And Sallie Ophelia Mccorrey. In 1930, Benjamin Aaron Downs resided in Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Terry, Texas, USA. In 1935, Benjamin Aaron Downs resided in Whitt, Parker, Texas. Benjamin Aaron Downs married Annie Modene, Permelia Anna Beauchamp, and had children including Cathrine Edwina Downs, Eula Faye Downs, James E Downs, Ralph W Israel. Benjamin Aaron Downs passed away in 1958 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1904, Benjamin Aaron Downs entered the world in Groveton, Trinity, Texas, United States, born to Charlie Aaron Downs And Sallie Ophelia Mccorrey.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Aaron Downs resided in Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Terry, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Benjamin Aaron Downs resided in Whitt, Parker, Texas.
  • Benjamin Aaron Downs married Annie Modene, Permelia Anna Beauchamp, and had children including Cathrine Edwina Downs, Eula Faye Downs, James E Downs, Ralph W Israel.
  • Benjamin Aaron Downs passed away in 1958 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charlie Downs
1869–1929
Birth Location: Worth, Georgia, United States
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Sallie McCorrey
1875–1954
Birth Location: Georgia USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Permelia Beauchamp
1905–1942
Birth Location: Houston, Texas, United States
PB
Annie Modene
1907–1989
Birth Location: Washita County, Oklahoma, USA
AM

Children(s)

Eula Downs
1932–2016
Birth Location: Brownfield, Terry, Texas, USA
ED
James Downs
1939–2003
Birth Location: Texas, United States
JD
Cathrine Downs
1926–2005
Birth Location: Weatherford, Parker Co., Texas
CD

Benjamin Downs's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Downs
1904–1958
Birth Place: Groveton, Trinity, Texas, United States
Parents
Charlie Aaron Downs
1869–1929
Worth, Georgia, United States
Sallie (Ophelia) McCorrey
1875–1954
Georgia USA
Grandparents
Thomas (David) Downs
1835–1907
Worth County, Georgia, USA
Nancy (Lord) Nobles
1843–1908
Dooly County, Georgia, United States
Elizabeth
1842–
Georgia, United States
John (W) McCorvey
1845–1890
GA.
Great-Grandparents
John Downs
1798–
Elizabeth McDaniels
1807–
WILLIAM NOBLES
1799–1856
Clarkey Lord
1815–1880
Beleare McCorvey
1825–1870
Nancey McCorvey
1826–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jr
1750–1834
Susan Barrett
1766–1870
Mary Tribe)
1770–1842
John McDaniel
1764–1812
WILLIAM NOBLE
1771–1823
Milliford Whiting
1773–1823
William Lord
1795–1850
Rachel Sapp
1803–
Neil McCorvey
1800–1856
Mary Buie
1803–1881

Benjamin Downs's Descendants

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Benjamin (Aaron) Downs (22 Mar 1904–19 Apr 1958) m. Permelia (Anna) Beauchamp (1 November 1905–6 August 1942) m. Annie Modene (25 Apr 1907–8 Jan 1989)
  1. 1. Eula (Faye) Downs 1932–2016 m. Jack (Ren Harwell) Sr. 1925–2012
  2. 2. James (E) Downs 1939–2003 m. Barbara (Ann) Carper 1942–2012
  3. 3. Cathrine (Edwina) Downs 1926–2005 m. Oran (Daniel) Fought 1915–1967 m. Willie (Riley) Hodge 1929–2011
    1. 1. Oran (Danial Fought) Jr 1950–1967
    2. 2. Shirley (Opal) Bisbee 1944–2015

Benjamin Downs's Timeline

7 Records

1904
22 Mar 1904
Birth of Benjamin Aaron Downs in Groveton, Trinity, Texas, United States
Groveton, Trinity, Texas, United States
1930
1930
Age 26
Benjamin Aaron Downs resided here in Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Terry, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Terry, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Benjamin Aaron Downs resided here in Whitt, Parker, Texas
Whitt, Parker, Texas
1940
1940
Age 36
Benjamin Aaron Downs resided here in J Precinct 6, Parker, Texas, USA
J Precinct 6, Parker, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 38
Benjamin Aaron Downs resided here in Aledo, Parker, Texas, USA
Aledo, Parker, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 46
Benjamin Aaron Downs resided here in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
1958
19 Apr 1958
Age 54
Death of Benjamin Aaron Downs in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1904
    Event Place: Groveton, Trinity, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 20 Apr 1958; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.6450613,0.2708118,0.71241534&xid=3355
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Precinct 4, Terry, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Terry, Texas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342134

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Whitt, Parker, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parker, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04121; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 184-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J Precinct 6, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parker, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04121; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 184-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Aledo, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 405

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleburne
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 20 Apr 1958; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.6450613,0.2708118,0.71241534&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1958
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 20 Apr 1958; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.6450613,0.2708118,0.71241534&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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