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Francis Downey 1691–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1691

Birth Location: Witheridge Devon England

Death Date: 12 Feb 1747

Death Location: Witheridge Devon England

Father: Roger Downey

Mother: Elizabeth Partridge

Spouse(s): Grace Davey

Children(s): Mary Downey

The story of Francis Downey began in 1691 in Witheridge Devon England. Francis Downey married Grace Davey, and had children including Mary Downey. Francis Downey passed away in 1747 in Witheridge Devon England.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis Downey began in 1691 in Witheridge Devon England.
  • Francis Downey married Grace Davey, and had children including Mary Downey.
  • Francis Downey passed away in 1747 in Witheridge Devon England.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Francis Downey's Ancestors

Self
Francis Downey
1691–1747
Birth Place: Witheridge Devon England
Parents
Roger Downey
1649–1711
Witheridge, Devon, England
Elizabeth Partridge
1655–1692
Witheridge, Devon, Engand
Grandparents
William Downey
1618–1700
Witheridge Devon England
Emlin Shewer
1620–1684
Witheridge, Devon, England
Richard Partridge
1634–1708
Witheridge, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Tamazin White
1600–1663
William Shewer
1600–1674
Christopher Partridge
1601–1679
Thomasin (Vycarie)
1604–1652
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Partridge
1574–1656
Joan Thomas
1550–1622
James Vicarie\Vycarie
1580–1647

Francis Downey's Descendants

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Francis Downey (22 Jan 1691–12 Feb 1747) m. Grace Davey (1688–1769)
  1. 1. Mary Downey 1726–1807 m. Thomas Chown 1730–1789
    1. 1. Agnes Chown 1759–1825 m. Simon Ford 1764–
      1. 1. Ancella ((Ann)) Ford 1788–1853 m. Richard Hodge 1786–
        1. 1. Ann ((Ancella)) Hodge 1823–1887 m. George Slater 1814–1880

Francis Downey's Timeline

3 Records

1691
22 Jan 1691
Birth of Francis Downey in Witheridge Devon England
Witheridge Devon England
1747
1747
Age 56
Death of Francis Downey in Witheridge Devon England
Witheridge Devon England
1747
12 Feb 1747
Age 56
Burial of Francis Downey in Witheridge Devon England
Witheridge Devon England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1691
    Event Place: Witheridge Devon England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: Witheridge Devon England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1747
    Event Place: Witheridge Devon England

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