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Bernard James Downing Sr. 1915–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jan 1915

Birth Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont

Death Date: 29 Oct 1985

Death Location: Chelsea, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America

Father: Byron Downing

Mother: Lillian Carnes

Spouse(s): Iola Veysey, Bertha Berno

Children(s): Theresa Downing, Stanley Downing

The story of Bernard James Downing Sr. began in 1915 in Washington, Orange, Vermont. In 1920, Bernard James Downing Sr. resided in Bradford, Orange, Vermont. In 1930, Bernard James Downing Sr. resided in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont. Bernard James Downing Sr. married Bertha May Berno, Iola Lavina Veysey, and had children including Bernard James Downing Jr, Donna Jean Downing, Floyd Edgar Downing, Lloyd A Downing, Sadie Ardelle Downing, Sandra June Downing, Stanley Richard Downing, Theodore Edwin Downing, Theresa Ann Downing, Vernon Walter Downing. Bernard James Downing Sr. passed away in 1985 in Chelsea, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bernard James Downing Sr. began in 1915 in Washington, Orange, Vermont.
  • In 1920, Bernard James Downing Sr. resided in Bradford, Orange, Vermont.
  • In 1930, Bernard James Downing Sr. resided in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont.
  • Bernard James Downing Sr. married Bertha May Berno, Iola Lavina Veysey, and had children including Bernard James Downing Jr, Donna Jean Downing, Floyd Edgar Downing, Lloyd A Downing, Sadie Ardelle Downing, Sandra June Downing, Stanley Richard Downing, Theodore Edwin Downing, Theresa Ann Downing, Vernon Walter Downing.
  • Bernard James Downing Sr. passed away in 1985 in Chelsea, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Byron Downing
1892–1969
Birth Location: Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
BD
Lillian Carnes
1896–1974
Birth Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont
LC

Spouses(s)

Iola Veysey
1911–1974
Birth Location: Stanbridge East, Brome-Missisquoi, Quebec, Canada
IV
Bertha Berno
1919–1949
Birth Location: Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont
BB

Children(s)

Theresa Downing
1939–1939
Birth Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont
TD
Stanley Downing
1942–1943
Birth Location: Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont
SD

Bernard Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Bernard Sr.
1915–1985
Birth Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont
Parents
Byron Richard Downing
1892–1969
Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
Lillian (Emily) Carnes
1896–1974
Washington, Orange, Vermont
Grandparents
George (Edgar) Downing
1856–1934
Woodbury, Washington, Vermont
Alice (Jane) Paddleford
1861–1931
Woodbury, Washington, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Richard Jr.
1810–1883
Alvira Peck
1837–1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Barney Peck
1804–

Bernard Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Bernard (James Downing) Sr. (20 Jan 1915–29 Oct 1985) m. Iola (Lavina) Veysey (23 Oct 1911–30 Jun 1974) m. Bertha (May) Berno (21 Feb 1919–4 Feb 1949)
  1. 1. Theresa (Ann) Downing 1939–1939
  2. 2. Stanley (Richard) Downing 1942–1943

Bernard Sr.'s Timeline

8 Records

1915
20 Jan 1915
Birth of Bernard James Downing Sr. in Washington, Orange, Vermont
Washington, Orange, Vermont
1920
1920
Age 5
Bernard James Downing Sr. resided here in Bradford, Orange, Vermont
Bradford, Orange, Vermont
1930
1930
Age 15
Bernard James Downing Sr. resided here in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
1935
1935
Age 20
Bernard James Downing Sr. resided here in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont
1940
1940
Age 25
Bernard James Downing Sr. resided here in Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA
1956
1956
Age 41
Bernard James Downing Sr. resided here in Elmira, New York, USA
Elmira, New York, USA
1960
1960
Age 45
Bernard James Downing Sr. resided here in Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Soutport, New York, USA
Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Soutport, New York, USA
1985
29 Oct 1985
Age 70
Death of Bernard James Downing Sr. in Elmira, Chemung, New York
Elmira, Chemung, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1915
    Event Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Marriage Records
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Vermont, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 23
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royalton, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04240; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14-30
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 009-05-1195; Issue State: Vermont; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bradford, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T625_1873; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: .
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 2429; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 306.0.
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bradford, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bradford, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T625_1873; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 2429; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 306.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Montpelier, Vermont
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royalton, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04240; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14-30

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royalton, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: m-t0627-04240; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 14-30

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Elmira, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Elmira; Elmira Heights; Horseheads; West Elmira; Soutport, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Royalton, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Vermont, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 23

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermont, United States
    Record Source: Vermont Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1985
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 009-05-1195; Issue State: Vermont; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chelsea, Orange County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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