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Benjamin Sheldon Downs 1914–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1914

Birth Location: Ansonia, Conn.

Death Date: 16 May 1972

Death Location: Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Frederich Downs

Mother: Florence Sheldon

Spouse(s): Simone Watkins

Children(s): John Downs

In 1914, Benjamin Sheldon Downs entered the world in Ansonia, Conn., born to Frederich Dwight Downs And Florence Calista Sheldon. In 1930, Benjamin Sheldon Downs resided in Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. In 1940, Benjamin Sheldon Downs established residence. Benjamin Sheldon Downs married Simone Auble Watkins, and had children including Heidi A Downs, John Sheldon Downs, Michael Downs. Benjamin Sheldon Downs passed away in 1972 in Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Benjamin Sheldon Downs entered the world in Ansonia, Conn., born to Frederich Dwight Downs And Florence Calista Sheldon.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Sheldon Downs resided in Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1940, Benjamin Sheldon Downs established residence.
  • Benjamin Sheldon Downs married Simone Auble Watkins, and had children including Heidi A Downs, John Sheldon Downs, Michael Downs.
  • Benjamin Sheldon Downs passed away in 1972 in Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Downs's Ancestors

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Benjamin Downs
1914–1972
Birth Place: Ansonia, Conn.
Parents
Frederich Dwight Downs
1881–1955
USA
Florence (Calista) Sheldon
1886–1968
Kansas
Grandparents
Albert (Uriah) Sheldon
1857–1906
Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Friederika (Elisabeth) Wurster
1860–1949
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
Orson Sheldon
1828–1914
Esther Broughton
1828–1901
Johann Wurster
1831–1923
Frederika Sager
1836–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Uriah Sheldon
1797–1836
Calista Spicer
1801–1854

Benjamin Downs's Descendants

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Benjamin (Sheldon) Downs (15 Dec 1914–16 May 1972) m. Simone (Auble) Watkins (May 1922–1997)
  1. 1. John (Sheldon) Downs 1940–2020

Benjamin Downs's Timeline

4 Records

1914
15 Dec 1914
Birth of Benjamin Sheldon Downs in Ansonia, Conn.
Ansonia, Conn.
1930
1930
Age 16
Benjamin Sheldon Downs resided here in Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1940
1940
Age 26
Benjamin Sheldon Downs resided here
None
1972
16 May 1972
Age 58
Death of Benjamin Sheldon Downs in Avon, Connecticut, USA
Avon, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1914
    Event Place: Ansonia, Conn.
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, New York, Index to Marriage Licenses, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Marriage Licenses
    [2] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 2340007
    [5] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ansonia, New Haven, Connecticut; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 2340007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Avon, Connecticut
    Record Source: Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York City
    Record Source: New York, New York, Index to Marriage Licenses, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Marriage Licenses

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1972
    Event Place: Avon, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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