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Edward Clifton Downs 1929–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1929

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 10 Jul 1977

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: Percy Downs

Mother: Helen Wilson

Spouse(s): Jean Spruill

Children(s):

In 1929, Edward Clifton Downs entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to Percy Clifton Downs And Helen Elizabeth Wilson. In 1930, Edward Clifton Downs resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Edward Clifton Downs resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Edward Clifton Downs married Jean Edith Spruill, and had children including Edward Jay Downs, Elizabeth Ann Downs, Kathie Wilson Downs. Edward Clifton Downs passed away in 1977 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1929, Edward Clifton Downs entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to Percy Clifton Downs And Helen Elizabeth Wilson.
  • In 1930, Edward Clifton Downs resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Edward Clifton Downs resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Edward Clifton Downs married Jean Edith Spruill, and had children including Edward Jay Downs, Elizabeth Ann Downs, Kathie Wilson Downs.
  • Edward Clifton Downs passed away in 1977 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Percy Downs
1901–1986
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
PD
Helen Wilson
1905–1973
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
HW

Spouses(s)

Jean Spruill
1931–1974
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
JS

Children(s)

Edward Downs's Ancestors

Self
Edward Downs
1929–1977
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Parents
Percy Clifton Downs
1901–1986
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Helen (Elizabeth) Wilson
1905–1973
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Clifton (Garland Downs) Sr
1874–1954
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Mae "Maggie") Callis
1874–1929
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ely Callis
1840–1927
Lucy Knight
1843–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Humphrey Knight
1805–1849
Harriett Forrest
1820–1905

Edward Downs's Timeline

9 Records

1929
26 Jul 1929
Birth of Edward Clifton Downs in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 1
Edward Clifton Downs resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 6
Edward Clifton Downs resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 11
Edward Clifton Downs resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1947
1947
Age 18
Edward Clifton Downs resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 21
Edward Clifton Downs resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1951
1951
Age 22
Edward Clifton Downs resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1977
07 Jul 1977
Age 48
Death of Edward Clifton Downs in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
1977
10 Jul 1977
Age 48
Burial of Edward Clifton Downs in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1929
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Granby High School; Year: 1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Jul 1977
    Event Place: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1977
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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