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Edward H. Downs 1905–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1905

Birth Location: Davison Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1958

Death Location: Lime Ridge, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Michael Downs

Mother: Anna Puderbaugh

Spouse(s): Letha Hill

Children(s): Mary Downs

In 1905, Edward H. Downs entered the world in Davison Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Michael Downs And Anna Gertrude Puderbaugh. In 1910, Edward H. Downs resided in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania. In 1920, Edward H. Downs resided in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania. Edward H. Downs married Letha Louise Hill, and had children including Anna M Downs, Mary J Downs. Edward H. Downs passed away in 1958 in Lime Ridge, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Edward H. Downs entered the world in Davison Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Michael Downs And Anna Gertrude Puderbaugh.
  • In 1910, Edward H. Downs resided in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1920, Edward H. Downs resided in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania.
  • Edward H. Downs married Letha Louise Hill, and had children including Anna M Downs, Mary J Downs.
  • Edward H. Downs passed away in 1958 in Lime Ridge, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Downs's Ancestors

Self
Edward Downs
1905–1958
Birth Place: Davison Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Michael Downs
1866–1951
Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Anna (Gertrude) Puderbaugh
1875–1965
Bernice, Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Downs
1838–1923
Ireland
Margaret Casey
1841–1912
Pennsylvania, United States of America
John (William) Puderbaugh
1834–1912
Germany
Catharina (Philippina) Puderbach
1839–1908
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Downs
1795–
Ann Elmes
1795–1870
Michael Casey
1815–1903
Mary Boice
1818–1878
Johann Puderbach
1804–1880
Maria Weber
1807–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Casey
1790–1850
Ellen Clarey
1790–1878
*John Boice
1794–1867
Mary Griffin\Griffith
1795–1852

Edward Downs's Descendants

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Edward (H.) Downs (16 Apr 1905–18 Feb 1958) m. Letha (Louise) Hill (28 Dec 1907–22 Sep 2006)
  1. 1. Mary (J) Downs 1926–

Edward Downs's Timeline

6 Records

1905
16 Apr 1905
Birth of Edward H. Downs in Davison Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA
Davison Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Edward H. Downs resided here in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 15
Edward H. Downs resided here in Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 30
Edward H. Downs resided here in Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 35
Edward H. Downs resided here in , Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
, Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1958
18 Feb 1958
Age 53
Death of Edward H. Downs in Mahoning, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
Mahoning, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1905
    Event Place: Davison Sullivan, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 638
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 015301-018000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1555; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 562.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1334; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 1175.
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Berwick Enterprise; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1958; Publication Place: Berwick, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.49949443,0.39435506,0.8585734&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1334; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 1175.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sugarloaf, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1555; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 562.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03473; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 19-21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bloomsburg, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03473; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 19-21

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Sep 2006
    Event Place: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Press Enterprise - 23 Sep 2006 - Page 7, Obituary for Letha L Chamberlain Espy

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jamison City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Berwick Enterprise; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1958; Publication Place: Berwick, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.49949443,0.39435506,0.8585734&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1958
    Event Place: Mahoning, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Berwick Enterprise; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1958; Publication Place: Berwick, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.49949443,0.39435506,0.8585734&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lime Ridge, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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