YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Hester "Hettie" Downey 1822–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jun 1822

Birth Location: Alleghany, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 23 May 1874

Death Location: Clifton Twp., Alleghany, Virginia, USA

Father: Archibald Downey

Mother: Sarah Evans

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Hester "Hettie" Downey began in 1822 in Alleghany, Virginia, United States. Hester "Hettie" Downey passed away in 1874 in Clifton Twp., Alleghany, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Hester Downey
HD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Hester "Hettie" Downey began in 1822 in Alleghany, Virginia, United States.
  • Hester "Hettie" Downey passed away in 1874 in Clifton Twp., Alleghany, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hester Downey's Ancestors

Self
Hester Downey
1822–1874
Birth Place: Alleghany, Virginia, United States
Parents
Archibald Jacob Downey
1794–1860
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah Evans
1805–1890
Somerset County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
John (Archibald "Big John ") Downey
1760–1848
Donegal, Ireland
Jane Glass
1778–1854
Middlesex, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah Stevens
1765–1825
Virginia
William (B.) Matheney
1759–1836
Augusta, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Mary Wright
1710–1763
William Matheny
1720–1800
Elizabeth Sims
1725–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Hester Downey's Timeline

2 Records

1822
2 Jun 1822
Birth of Hester "Hettie" Downey in Alleghany, Virginia, United States
Alleghany, Virginia, United States
1874
23 May 1874
Age 52
Death of Hester "Hettie" Downey in Clifton Twp., Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Clifton Twp., Alleghany, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1822
    Event Place: Alleghany, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1874
    Event Place: Clifton Twp., Alleghany, Virginia, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE