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George Washington Downing 1842–1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Nov 1842

Birth Location: Newberry Twp, Miami, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1906

Death Location: Mount Tabor, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Harrison Downing

Mother: Elizabeth Downing

Spouse(s): Sarah Crouch

Children(s): Guy Downing, Francis Downing, Nellie Burdick, Fred Downing, Herbert Downing

In 1842, George Washington Downing entered the world in Newberry Twp, Miami, Ohio, USA, born to Harrison B Downing And Elizabeth Downing. In 1880, George Washington Downing resided in Hokah, Houston, Minnesota, USA. In 1885, George Washington Downing resided in Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska. George Washington Downing married Sarah Jane Downing Crouch, and had children including Francis Frank Downing, Fred H Downing, Guy Downing, Herbert S Downing, Nellie Addie Burdick. George Washington Downing passed away in 1906 in Mount Tabor, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1842, George Washington Downing entered the world in Newberry Twp, Miami, Ohio, USA, born to Harrison B Downing And Elizabeth Downing.
  • In 1880, George Washington Downing resided in Hokah, Houston, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1885, George Washington Downing resided in Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska.
  • George Washington Downing married Sarah Jane Downing Crouch, and had children including Francis Frank Downing, Fred H Downing, Guy Downing, Herbert S Downing, Nellie Addie Burdick.
  • George Washington Downing passed away in 1906 in Mount Tabor, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Downing's Ancestors

Self
George Downing
1842–1906
Birth Place: Newberry Twp, Miami, Ohio, USA
Parents
Harrison B Downing
1818–1894
Pike, Ohio, United States
Elizabeth Downing
1823–1906
Pike, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
William DOWNING
1774–1849
New York
Malinda (Milly) Barton
1780–1865
Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Samuel (Evan) Snider
1795–1864
Granville, Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret Pierce
1801–1867
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Timothy (Cpl)
1747–1816
Ann Ellis
1747–1832
Kimber Barton
1745–1814
Elizabeth lewis
1753–1842
Adam Snider
1785–1834
Rachel Evans
1780–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ann Bateman
1724–1775
Thomas Corporal
1710–1784
Jacob Snyder
1764–1833
Salome Rieth
1765–1826

George Downing's Descendants

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George (Washington) Downing (24 Nov 1842–18 Feb 1906) m. Sarah (Jane Downing) Crouch (6 Aug 1852–16 Jul 1893)
  1. 1. Guy Downing 1881–1912 m. Evelyn (G Eve) HARRIE 1887–1940
    1. 1. Richard (Robert) Downing 1916–1991 m. Violet (B) Daines 1917–1995
      1. 1. sandra downing 1951–2005
    2. 2. Mildred Downing 1923–
    3. 3. Mare Downing 1912–
  2. 2. Francis ("Frank") Downing 1868–1923 m. Carrie (Frances) Downing 1868–1953
    1. 1. George (Freeman) Downing 1890–1981
    2. 2. James (Francis) Downing 1902–1952
    3. 3. Jay (Daniel) Downing 1896–1971 m. Ella (M) Downing 1895–1976
      1. 1. Iola Downing 1923–
      2. 2. Duane (Clifford) Downing 1933–2010
      3. 3. Darrell (Jay) Downing 1938–2019
      4. 4. Ellsworth (Quintin) Downing 1918–2001
      5. 5. Glen (Keith) Downing 1924–1924
    4. 4. Burr (Robin) Downing 1910–2008 m. Marion (Oleha) Downing 1909–1991
      1. 1. Elaine (Chapman) Nault 1936–1996 m. Robert (F Nault) Jr 1930–2009
    5. 5. Henry (Lloyd) Downing 1906–1986
    6. 6. Ernest (Dwight) Downing 1899–1959 m. Anna Downing 1909–
      1. 1. Harry Downing 1926–
    7. 7. Edward (Ivan) Downing 1895–1895
    8. 8. Infant Downing 1898–1898
  3. 3. Nellie (Addie) Burdick 1870–1919 m. Reuben (M) Burdick 1864–1934
    1. 1. Fred (Asbond) Burdick 1900–1987
  4. 4. Fred (H.) Downing 1873–1901 m. Minnie Downing 1866–1946
  5. 5. Herbert (S) Downing 1876–1933

George Downing's Timeline

4 Records

1842
24 Nov 1842
Birth of George Washington Downing in Newberry Twp, Miami, Ohio, USA
Newberry Twp, Miami, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 38
George Washington Downing resided here in Hokah, Houston, Minnesota, USA
Hokah, Houston, Minnesota, USA
1885
1885
Age 43
George Washington Downing resided here in Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska
Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska
1906
18 Feb 1906
Age 64
Death of George Washington Downing in Ontario, WI
Ontario, WI

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1842
    Event Place: Newberry Twp, Miami, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Nebraska, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Nance; Township: Fullerton; Page: 5
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hokah, Houston, Minnesota; Roll: 623; Page: 247A; Enumeration District: 105
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hokah, Houston, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hokah, Houston, Minnesota; Roll: 623; Page: 247A; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Fullerton, Nance, Nebraska
    Record Source: Nebraska, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Nance; Township: Fullerton; Page: 5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1906
    Event Place: Ontario, WI
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Tabor, Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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