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James Downing 1798–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1798

Birth Location: Ohio, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Mercer, Forest, Wisconsin, USA

Father: William Downing

Mother: Malinda Barton

Spouse(s): Susan Downing

Children(s): John Downing, Jacob Downing

James Downing was born in 1798 in Ohio, Ohio, USA, the child of William Downing And Malinda Barton. In 1840, James Downing resided in Butler, Mercer, Ohio, USA. In 1860, James Downing resided in Forest, Bad Ax, Wisconsin, USA. James Downing married Susan Downing, and had children including Jacob Downing, John W Downing. James Downing passed away in 1870 in Mercer, Forest, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • James Downing was born in 1798 in Ohio, Ohio, USA, the child of William Downing And Malinda Barton.
  • In 1840, James Downing resided in Butler, Mercer, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, James Downing resided in Forest, Bad Ax, Wisconsin, USA.
  • James Downing married Susan Downing, and had children including Jacob Downing, John W Downing.
  • James Downing passed away in 1870 in Mercer, Forest, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Downing
1773–1850
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Malinda Barton
1780–1865
Birth Location: Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Susan Downing
1803–1880
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

John Downing
1827–1897
Birth Location: , Pike, Ohio, USA
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Jacob Downing
1847–
Birth Location: Ohio
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James Downing's Ancestors

Self
James Downing
1798–1870
Birth Place: Ohio, Ohio, USA
Parents
William Downing
1773–1850
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Malinda Barton
1780–1865
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James Barton
1746–1799
New Britain, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
»Cherokee« Manteith
1758–1813
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Downing's Descendants

1.
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James Downing (1798–1870) m. Susan Downing (1803–1880)
  1. 1. John (W) Downing 1827–1897 m. Annie Downing 1845–1930
    1. 1. Tillie (M) Abbott 1865–1918 m. George (E.) Abbott 1853–1899
      1. 1. William (Porter) Abbott 1884–1918 m. Blanche (Mildred (Abbott)) Crowell 1893–1973
        1. 1. Vera (Lucille (McGaughey) Abbott) #4871 1913–2002 m. Isaac (Lee) McGaughey 1910–1980
        2. 2. Bessie (Lorraine (Robinson Boykonen) Abbott) #655 1917–1997 m. Norman (Arthur) Robinson 1913–1966 m. Galen (Lavern) Bykonen 1932–2010
      2. 2. Clarence (H) Abbott 1890–
      3. 3. Ethel (E) Abbott 1888–
      4. 4. John (Rodney Abbott) Sr 1894–1961
      5. 5. Myrtle (M) Abbott 1892–1967
      6. 6. Carroll (L) Abbott 1885–1949
      7. 7. Groves (Dewey) Abbott 1896–1899
    2. 2. Emanuel (D) Downing 1863–1938
    3. 3. Emma (R Emeroy) Downing 1872–1923
    4. 4. Sara (Jane) Downing 1867–1954
    5. 5. Malinda (Mildred) Owens 1869–1941
    6. 6. Harry (Zenas) Downing 1876–1945
  2. 2. Jacob Downing 1847–

James Downing's Timeline

5 Records

1798
1798
Birth of James Downing in Ohio, Ohio, USA
Ohio, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 42
James Downing resided here in Butler, Mercer, Ohio, USA
Butler, Mercer, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
James Downing resided here in Forest, Bad Ax, Wisconsin, USA
Forest, Bad Ax, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
James Downing resided here in Wellington, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA
Wellington, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
Death of James Downing in Mercer, Forest, Wisconsin, USA
Mercer, Forest, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Ohio, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wellington, Monroe, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1729; Page: 212A
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Forest, Bad Ax, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1399; Page: 219; Family History Library Fil
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Butler, Mercer, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Butler, Mercer, Ohio; Roll: 413; Page: 101; Family History Library Film: 0020172

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Forest, Bad Ax, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Forest, Bad Ax, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1399; Page: 219; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wellington, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wellington, Monroe, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1729; Page: 212A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mercer, Forest, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1841-1922; Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Dade County); Probate Place: Missouri
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