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Fred A. Downing 1870–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1870

Birth Location: Topsham, Orange, Vermont

Death Date: 28 Feb 1935

Death Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont

Father: Oscar Downing

Mother: Hannah Sherman

Spouse(s): Lucy Farnham, Rose Rolfe

Children(s): Ralph Downing, Roy Downing, Emma Downing, Lawrence Downing

In 1870, Fred A. Downing entered the world in Topsham, Orange, Vermont, born to Oscar Vernon Downing And Hannah Rhuey Sherman. In 1880, Fred A. Downing resided in Topsham, Orange, Vermont, United States. In 1900, Fred A. Downing resided in Barre City, Washington, Vermont. Fred A. Downing married Lucy G Farnham, Rose B Rolfe, and had children including Emma Downing, Lawrence E Downing, Ralph T Downing, Roy B Downing. Fred A. Downing passed away in 1935 in Washington, Orange, Vermont.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Fred A. Downing entered the world in Topsham, Orange, Vermont, born to Oscar Vernon Downing And Hannah Rhuey Sherman.
  • In 1880, Fred A. Downing resided in Topsham, Orange, Vermont, United States.
  • In 1900, Fred A. Downing resided in Barre City, Washington, Vermont.
  • Fred A. Downing married Lucy G Farnham, Rose B Rolfe, and had children including Emma Downing, Lawrence E Downing, Ralph T Downing, Roy B Downing.
  • Fred A. Downing passed away in 1935 in Washington, Orange, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

Oscar Downing
1848–1918
Birth Location: Williamstown, Orange, Vermont
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Hannah Sherman
1852–1929
Birth Location: Haverhill, Grafton, New Hampshire
HS

Spouses(s)

Lucy Farnham
1878–1943
Birth Location: Topsham, Orange, Vermont
LF
Rose Rolfe
1871–1898
Birth Location: Ascot Corner, Quebec, Canada
RR

Children(s)

Ralph Downing
1898–
Birth Location: Vermont
RD
Roy Downing
1895–
Birth Location: Vermont
RD
Emma Downing
1921–
Birth Location: Vermont
ED
Lawrence Downing
1905–
Birth Location: Vermont
LD

Fred Downing's Ancestors

Self
Fred Downing
1870–1935
Birth Place: Topsham, Orange, Vermont
Parents
Oscar Vernon Downing
1848–1918
Williamstown, Orange, Vermont
Hannah (Rhuey) Sherman
1852–1929
Haverhill, Grafton, New Hampshire
Grandparents
Samuel (Fifield) Downing
1820–1909
Williamstown, Orange, Vermont
Mary (P.) Richardson
1822–1873
Vermont
Reuben (Sibley) Sherman
1814–1888
Dixfield, Oxford, Maine
Hannah (Rhuey) Cummings
1823–1911
Stratton, Windham, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Downing
1796–1872
Lucinda Fifield
1801–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Fred Downing's Descendants

1.
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Fred (A.) Downing (24 Jan 1870–28 Feb 1935) m. Lucy (G.) Farnham (2 Jan 1878–21 Jan 1943) m. Rose (B.) Rolfe (abt 1871–7 Feb 1898)
  1. 1. Ralph (T.) Downing 1898–
  2. 2. Roy (B) Downing 1895–
  3. 3. Emma Downing 1921–
  4. 4. Lawrence (E) Downing 1905–

Fred Downing's Timeline

7 Records

1870
24 Jan 1870
Birth of Fred A. Downing in Topsham, Orange, Vermont
Topsham, Orange, Vermont
1880
1880
Age 10
Fred A. Downing resided here in Topsham, Orange, Vermont, United States
Topsham, Orange, Vermont, United States
1900
1900
Age 30
Fred A. Downing resided here in Barre City, Washington, Vermont
Barre City, Washington, Vermont
1910
1910
Age 40
Fred A. Downing resided here in Washington, Orange, Vermont
Washington, Orange, Vermont
1920
1920
Age 50
Fred A. Downing resided here in Washington, Orange, Vermont
Washington, Orange, Vermont
1930
1930
Age 60
Fred A. Downing resided here in Washington, Orange, Vermont
Washington, Orange, Vermont
1935
28 Feb 1935
Age 65
Death of Fred A. Downing in Washington, Orange, Vermont
Washington, Orange, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1870
    Event Place: Topsham, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Death Records
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T625_1873; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 48; Image: 349.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 2429; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 551.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Topsham, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T9_1346; Family History Film: 1255346; Page: 206.1000; Enumeration District: 144; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Barre, Washington, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T624_1615; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 588.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Topsham, Orange, Vermont, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Topsham, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T9_1346; Family History Film: 1255346; Page: 206.1000; Enumeration District: 144; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Barre City, Washington, Vermont
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Barre, Washington, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T624_1615; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 588.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T625_1873; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 48; Image: 349.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 2429; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 551.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records
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