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Harry Ellis Downing 1888–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1888

Birth Location: Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont

Death Date: 28 Jul 1957

Death Location: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont

Father: George Downing

Mother: Alice Paddleford

Spouse(s): Lelia Burnham

Children(s): Doris Downing, Alice Downing, Carl Downing, Nina Downing, Wesley Downing

In 1888, Harry Ellis Downing entered the world in Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont, born to George Edgar Downing And Alice Jane Paddleford. In 1900, Harry Ellis Downing resided in Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont. In 1920, Harry Ellis Downing resided in Washington, Orange, Vermont. Harry Ellis Downing married Lelia Ina Burnham, and had children including Alice Louise Downing, Carl Merlin Downing, Doris Myrtle Downing, Nina May Downing, Wesley Elton Downing. Harry Ellis Downing passed away in 1957 in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Harry Ellis Downing entered the world in Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont, born to George Edgar Downing And Alice Jane Paddleford.
  • In 1900, Harry Ellis Downing resided in Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont.
  • In 1920, Harry Ellis Downing resided in Washington, Orange, Vermont.
  • Harry Ellis Downing married Lelia Ina Burnham, and had children including Alice Louise Downing, Carl Merlin Downing, Doris Myrtle Downing, Nina May Downing, Wesley Elton Downing.
  • Harry Ellis Downing passed away in 1957 in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Downing
1856–1934
Birth Location: Woodbury, Washington, Vermont
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Alice Paddleford
1861–1931
Birth Location: Woodbury, Washington, Vermont
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Spouses(s)

Lelia Burnham
1894–1978
Birth Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont
LB

Children(s)

Doris Downing
1914–1965
Birth Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont
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Alice Downing
1915–1993
Birth Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont
AD
Carl Downing
1917–1995
Birth Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont
CD
Nina Downing
1921–
Birth Location: Washington, Orange, Vermont
ND
Wesley Downing
1924–1998
Birth Location: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
WD

Harry Downing's Ancestors

Self
Harry Downing
1888–1957
Birth Place: Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
Parents
George Edgar Downing
1856–1934
Woodbury, Washington, Vermont
Alice (Jane) Paddleford
1861–1931
Woodbury, Washington, Vermont
Grandparents
Richard (Downing) Jr.
1810–1883
Washington, Orange, Vermont
Alvira (Medora 'Dora') Peck
1837–1914
Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
Great-Grandparents
Barney Peck
1804–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Harry Downing's Descendants

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Harry (Ellis) Downing (25 Jan 1888–28 Jul 1957) m. Lelia (Ina) Burnham (14 Mar 1894–4 Jan 1978)
  1. 1. Doris (Myrtle) Downing 1914–1965 m. Maurice (Franklin) Kennedy 1912–2005
  2. 2. Alice (Louise) Downing 1915–1993 m. Eugene (Herbert Kennedy) Jr. 1910–2005
    1. 1. Louise (Belle) Kennedy 1935–1935
  3. 3. Carl (Merlin) Downing 1917–1995 m. Bessie (Mabel) Bugbee 1916–1992
  4. 4. Nina (May) Downing 1921– m. Nelson (Alonzo) Lyford 1915–2005
  5. 5. Wesley (Elton) Downing 1924–1998

Harry Downing's Timeline

5 Records

1888
25 Jan 1888
Birth of Harry Ellis Downing in Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
1900
1900
Age 12
Harry Ellis Downing resided here in Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
1920
1920
Age 32
Harry Ellis Downing resided here in Washington, Orange, Vermont
Washington, Orange, Vermont
1930
1930
Age 42
Harry Ellis Downing resided here in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
1957
28 Jul 1957
Age 69
Death of Harry Ellis Downing in Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
Chelsea, Orange, Vermont

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1888
    Event Place: Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2368790; Local board: Orange , Vermont.
    [2] Vermont Marriage Records
    [3] Vermont Death Records
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Orange, Vermont; Roll: T625_1873; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 48; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 2429; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 315.0.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Orange County, Vermont; Roll: 1984097; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: T623_1692; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 137.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wolcott, Lamoille, Vermont; Roll: T623_1692; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 137.

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 6B; Enumeration District: 48; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont; Roll: 2429; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 315.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Orange County, Vermont; Roll: 1984097; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermont, United States
    Record Source: Vermont Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1957
    Event Place: Chelsea, Orange, Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records
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