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Bernard Vincent Downey 1895–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1895

Birth Location: Jersey City, New Jersey

Death Date: 31 January 1957

Death Location: North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Stephen Downey

Mother: Elizabeth Timmony

Spouse(s): Florence None

Children(s): Steven Downey, Bernard Jr, John Downey, Kenneth Downey

In 1895, Bernard Vincent Downey entered the world in Jersey City, New Jersey, born to Stephen J Downey And Elizabeth M Timmony. In 1900, Bernard Vincent Downey resided in Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. In 1910, Bernard Vincent Downey resided in Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. Bernard Vincent Downey married Florence, and had children including Bernard V Downey Jr, John Downey, Kenneth J Downey, Steven Downey. Bernard Vincent Downey passed away in 1957 in North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Bernard Vincent Downey entered the world in Jersey City, New Jersey, born to Stephen J Downey And Elizabeth M Timmony.
  • In 1900, Bernard Vincent Downey resided in Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1910, Bernard Vincent Downey resided in Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA.
  • Bernard Vincent Downey married Florence, and had children including Bernard V Downey Jr, John Downey, Kenneth J Downey, Steven Downey.
  • Bernard Vincent Downey passed away in 1957 in North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Downey
1864–
Birth Location: Irish Free State
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Elizabeth Timmony
1864–1945
Birth Location: Church of The Madonna-catholic, Fort Lee, Bergen, New Jersey
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Spouses(s)

Florence None
1899–
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Children(s)

Steven Downey
1921–
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Bernard Jr
1921–2010
Birth Location: New Jersey
BJ
John Downey
1924–
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Kenneth Downey
1928–1983
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Bernard Downey's Ancestors

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Bernard Downey
1895–1957
Birth Place: Jersey City, New Jersey
Parents
Stephen J Downey
1864–
Irish Free State
Elizabeth (M) Timmony
1864–1945
Church of The Madonna-catholic, Fort Lee, Bergen, New Jersey
Grandparents
Patrick Timoney
1844–1887
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bernard Downey's Descendants

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Bernard (Vincent) Downey (1 Mar 1895–31 January 1957) m. Florence (abt 1899–)
  1. 1. Steven Downey 1921–
  2. 2. Bernard (V Downey) Jr 1921–2010
  3. 3. John Downey 1924–
  4. 4. Kenneth (J) Downey 1928–1983

Bernard Downey's Timeline

10 Records

1895
1 Mar 1895
Birth of Bernard Vincent Downey in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey
1900
1900
Age 5
Bernard Vincent Downey resided here in Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Bernard Vincent Downey resided here in Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1915
1915
Age 20
Bernard Vincent Downey resided here in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
1922
1922
Age 27
Bernard Vincent Downey resided here in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Bernard Vincent Downey resided here in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Bernard Vincent Downey resided here in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
1940
1940
Age 45
Bernard Vincent Downey resided here in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Bernard Vincent Downey resided here in Hudson, New Jersey, USA
Hudson, New Jersey, USA
1957
31 January 1957
Age 62
Death of Bernard Vincent Downey in New Jersey, United States of America
New Jersey, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Jersey City, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New Jersey; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1986
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02409; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-283
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 2341090
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New Jersey; Registration County: Hudson; Roll: 1712212; Draft Board: 08
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0091
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_889; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374902
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] New Jersey, State Census, New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1915; Reference Number: L-12; Film Number: 31
    [11] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0091

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jersey City Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_889; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1374902

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, State Census, New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1915; Reference Number: L-12; Film Number: 31

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 539

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 2341090

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02409; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-283

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02409; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 24-283

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New Jersey; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1986

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New Jersey; Registration County: Hudson; Roll: 1712212; Draft Board: 08

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jersey City, New Jerse
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 539

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 January 1957
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Railroad Retirement Pension Index, The National Archives at Atlanta; Morrow, Georgia; Records of the Railroad Retirement Board, 1934 - 1987; Record Group Number: 184

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Arlington, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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