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Helen Downs 1893–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 July 1893

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 11 May 1968

Death Location: Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Martin Downs

Mother: Alice Hanrahan

Spouse(s): Edward Schmeltz

Children(s): Margret Schmeltz

In 1893, Helen Downs entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Martin Downs And Alice Hanrahan. In 1900, Helen Downs resided in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Helen Downs resided in Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Helen Downs married Edward Joseph Schmeltz, and had children including Margret Ann Schmeltz. Helen Downs passed away in 1968 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Helen Downs entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Martin Downs And Alice Hanrahan.
  • In 1900, Helen Downs resided in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Helen Downs resided in Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Helen Downs married Edward Joseph Schmeltz, and had children including Margret Ann Schmeltz.
  • Helen Downs passed away in 1968 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Downs
1858–1902
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MD
Alice Hanrahan
1860–1955
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AH

Spouses(s)

Edward Schmeltz
1899–1954
Birth Location: Shamokin
ES

Children(s)

Margret Schmeltz
1928–2004
Birth Location: Sunbury Nort, Pennsylvania
MS

Helen Downs's Ancestors

Self
Helen Downs
1893–1968
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Martin Downs
1858–1902
Pennsylvania
Alice Hanrahan
1860–1955
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Martin Downs
1831–1908
Ireland
Sarah Hart
1833–1903
Ireland
John Hanrahan
1826–1891
Ireland
Matilda Hanrahan
1820–1899
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Downs
1795–
Ann Elmes
1795–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Downs's Descendants

1.
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Helen Downs (12 July 1893–11 May 1968) m. Edward (Joseph) Schmeltz (13 Jun 1899–30 Dec 1954)
  1. 1. Margret (Ann) Schmeltz 1928–2004

Helen Downs's Timeline

10 Records

1893
12 July 1893
Birth of Helen Downs in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
Helen Downs resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Helen Downs resided here in Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Helen Downs resided here in Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1927
Abt 1927
Age 34
Helen Downs resided here in Sunbury
Sunbury
1930
1930
Age 37
Helen Downs resided here in Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Helen Downs resided here in Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 47
Helen Downs resided here in Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 58
Helen Downs resided here in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1968
11 May 1968
Age 75
Death of Helen Downs in Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 July 1893
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03598; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 49-98
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2568; Certificate Number Range: 051301-054150
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1611; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 138
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 2341825
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1449; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241449
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1384; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1375397
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1449; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241449

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1384; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1375397

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunbury Ward 9, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1611; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 138

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1927
    Event Place: Sunbury
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Mount Carmel Item; Publication Date: 7 Sep 1927; Publication Place: Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.42971182,0.4761612,0.53610235&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 2341825

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03598; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 49-98

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03598; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 49-98

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1968
    Event Place: Sunbury, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, 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] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2568; Certificate Number Range: 051301-054150
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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