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David Downing 1852–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1852

Birth Location: Grande-Anse, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada

Death Date: 12 October 1928

Death Location: Grande-Anse, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada

Father: Peter Downing

Mother: Bessie Chamberlain

Spouse(s): Alice Larocque

Children(s): Olivier Downing, Joseph Downing, Nicholas Downing, Jean Downing, Adelard Downing, Mary Downing, Arthur Downing

In 1852, David Downing entered the world in Grande-Anse, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada, born to Peter Downing And Bessie Elizabeth Chamberlain. In 1891, David Downing resided in New Bandon, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1901, David Downing resided in New Brunswick, Canada. David Downing married Alice Larocque, and had children including Adelard Downing, Arthur Joseph Downing, Jean Downing, Joseph Downing, Mary Ann Downing, Nicholas Downing, Olivier Romain Downing. David Downing passed away in 1928 in Grande-Anse, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1852, David Downing entered the world in Grande-Anse, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada, born to Peter Downing And Bessie Elizabeth Chamberlain.
  • In 1891, David Downing resided in New Bandon, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In 1901, David Downing resided in New Brunswick, Canada.
  • David Downing married Alice Larocque, and had children including Adelard Downing, Arthur Joseph Downing, Jean Downing, Joseph Downing, Mary Ann Downing, Nicholas Downing, Olivier Romain Downing.
  • David Downing passed away in 1928 in Grande-Anse, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Downing's Ancestors

Self
David Downing
1852–1928
Birth Place: Grande-Anse, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
Parents
Peter Downing
1832–
Mont-Carmel (IPE), Prince Edward Island, Canada
Bessie (Elizabeth) Chamberlain
1836–1915
Bathurst-Ouest, Acadie (Nova Scotia and New Brunswick)
Grandparents
Julien Chamberlain
1794–
Bathurst Parish Paroisse, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
Anastasie Vienneau
1790–1871
Caraquet, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Jean Vienneau
1754–1790
Magdeleine Lejeune
1761–1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michel Vianot
1710–1802
Therese Bauve
1705–1804
Eustache Lejeune
1715–1760
Marie Barillot
1727–1787

David Downing's Descendants

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David Downing (15 Apr 1852–12 October 1928) m. Alice Larocque (15 Feb 1865–12 Sep 1944)
  1. 1. Olivier (Romain) Downing 1896–1966
  2. 2. Joseph Downing 1891–
  3. 3. Nicholas Downing 1894–1944 m. Léa Godin 1902–1977
    1. 1. Gérald Downing 1924–1924
    2. 2. Susanne (Downing) (Clément) 1922–1956
    3. 3. Alice Downing 1927–2008
    4. 4. Géralda (N) Downing 1936–1948
    5. 5. Clement (Nicolas) Downing 1929–1939
    6. 6. Gérard Downing 1935–1935
    7. 7. Gérald Downing 1925–1925
    8. 8. Roméo Downing 1933–1994
    9. 9. Antoine Downing 1931–1984
  4. 4. Jean Downing 1898–
  5. 5. Adelard Downing 1900–
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Downing 1892–1892
  7. 7. Arthur (Joseph) Downing 1904–1988

David Downing's Timeline

6 Records

1852
15 Apr 1852
Birth of David Downing in Grande-Anse, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
Grande-Anse, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
1891
1891
Age 39
David Downing resided here in New Bandon, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
New Bandon, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
1901
1901
Age 49
David Downing resided here in New Brunswick, Canada
New Brunswick, Canada
1911
1911
Age 59
David Downing resided here in , Gloucester, New Brunswick
, Gloucester, New Brunswick
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 69
David Downing resided here in St Joseph Settle, New-Bandon (Parish), Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
St Joseph Settle, New-Bandon (Parish), Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
1928
12 October 1928
Age 76
Death of David Downing in Saint-Léolin, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada
Saint-Léolin, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1852
    Event Place: Grande-Anse, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: New Bandon, Gloucester, New Brunswick; Page: 18; Family No: 148
    [3] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 20, Gloucester, New Brunswick; Page: 7; Family No: 52
    [4] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 33; Census Place: 33, Gloucester, New Brunswick; Page Number: 15
    [5] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: New Bandon, Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: New Bandon, Gloucester, New Brunswick; Page: 18; Family No: 148

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Gloucester, New Brunswick
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 20, Gloucester, New Brunswick; Page: 7; Family No: 52

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: St Joseph Settle, New-Bandon (Parish), Gloucester, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 33; Census Place: 33, Gloucester, New Brunswick; Page Number: 15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 October 1928
    Event Place: Saint-Léolin, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grande-Anse, Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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