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Donald Richard DOWNS 1896–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1896

Birth Location: Broadlands, Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine Region, Quebec, Canada

Death Date: 29 Aug 1954

Death Location: Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada

Father: Albert Downs

Mother: Elizabeth *

Spouse(s): Mrytle Chandler, Marjorie Allen

Children(s): Thelma DOWNS

In 1896, Donald Richard DOWNS entered the world in Broadlands, Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine Region, Quebec, Canada, born to Albert Verge Downs And Elizabeth Hellen Ryan. In 1901, Donald Richard DOWNS resided in Quebec, Canada. Donald Richard DOWNS married Marjorie Simpson Allen, Mrytle Ethel Chandler, and had children including Thelma Elizabeth Downs. Donald Richard DOWNS passed away in 1954 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Donald Richard DOWNS entered the world in Broadlands, Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine Region, Quebec, Canada, born to Albert Verge Downs And Elizabeth Hellen Ryan.
  • In 1901, Donald Richard DOWNS resided in Quebec, Canada.
  • Donald Richard DOWNS married Marjorie Simpson Allen, Mrytle Ethel Chandler, and had children including Thelma Elizabeth Downs.
  • Donald Richard DOWNS passed away in 1954 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Donald DOWNS's Ancestors

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Donald DOWNS
1896–1954
Birth Place: Broadlands, Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine Region, Quebec, Canada
Parents
Albert Verge Downs
1864–1924
Broadlands, Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada
Elizabeth (Hellen RYAN) *
1867–1896
Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada
Grandparents
James (Seuter) DOWNS
1829–1904
Bradfield, Yorkshire, England
Sarah (Ann) MacCallum
1835–1927
Tabusintac, Alnwick, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
Michael (John RYAN) *
1822–1869
Ireland
Mary (IRVINE) *
1826–1903
New Brunswick, Canada (born on ship)
Great-Grandparents
Thomas *
1803–1874
Marrian Thomson
1802–1866
John McCallum
1800–1892
Jane Robertson
1803–1875
Patrick *
1787–1866
Elizabeth *
1800–1842
Alexander *
1789–1861
Jane Cheyne
1799–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Downs
1777–1851
Elizabeth Bryce
1782–1890
Kenneth Thomson
1778–1884
Janet MacDonald
1780–1841
John MacCallum
1759–1841
Mary Drysdale
1777–1867
Duncan Robertson
1754–1825
Elizabeth Williams
1775–1861
Alexander *
1763–1805
Mary *
1760–1841
William CHEYNE
1765–1821
Mary Cheyne
1775–1849

Donald DOWNS's Descendants

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Donald (Richard) DOWNS (31 Mar 1896–29 Aug 1954) m. Mrytle (Ethel) Chandler (17 Nov 1895–01 Jun 1947) m. Marjorie (Simpson) Allen (14 Apr 1901–)
  1. 1. Thelma (Elizabeth) DOWNS 1922– m. Harold FERRETTI 1917–2005
    1. 1. Ethel (Elaine) FERRETTI 1948–1993

Donald DOWNS's Timeline

5 Records

1896
31 Mar 1896
Birth of Donald Richard DOWNS in Broadlands, Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine Region, Quebec, Canada
Broadlands, Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine Region, Quebec, Canada
1896
1896
Donald Richard DOWNS was baptized in Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec, Canada
Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec, Canada
1901
1901
Age 5
Donald Richard DOWNS resided here in Quebec, Canada
Quebec, Canada
1921
01 Jun 1921
Age 25
Donald Richard DOWNS resided here in Edith Ave, Parish of Simonds, St John and Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
Edith Ave, Parish of Simonds, St John and Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
1954
29 Aug 1954
Age 58
Death of Donald Richard DOWNS in Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1896
    Event Place: Broadlands, Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine Region, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Pointe-à-la-Croix, Québec, Canada
    Record Source: Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968, Institut Généalogique Drouin; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Drouin Collection; Author: Gabriel Drouin, comp.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Restigouche, Bonaventure, Quebec; Page: 1; Family No: 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Edith Ave, Parish of Simonds, St John and Albert, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 36; Census Place: 36, St John and Albert, New Brunswick; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Broadlands Quebec
    Record Source: Canada, World War I CEF Attestation Papers, 1914-1918, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Canada; Soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1954
    Event Place: Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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