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James H Downs 1865–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1865

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 14 Mar 1921

Death Location: Wilmington, Del.

Father: Robert Downs

Mother: Selena Downs

Spouse(s): Esther Young

Children(s): Wilbur Downs, Florence Downs, Ira Downs

In 1865, James H Downs entered the world in Maryland, born to Robert F Downs And Selena Downs. In 1870, James H Downs resided in Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Ma. In 1880, James H Downs resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, Dist. James H Downs married Esther J Young, and had children including Florence Downs, Ira Downs, Wilbur Horatio Downs. James H Downs passed away in 1921 in Wilmington, Del..

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Biography

  • In 1865, James H Downs entered the world in Maryland, born to Robert F Downs And Selena Downs.
  • In 1870, James H Downs resided in Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Ma.
  • In 1880, James H Downs resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, Dist.
  • James H Downs married Esther J Young, and had children including Florence Downs, Ira Downs, Wilbur Horatio Downs.
  • James H Downs passed away in 1921 in Wilmington, Del..

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Downs
1828–1900
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RD
Selena Downs
1835–1882
Birth Location: Maryland
SD

Spouses(s)

Esther Young
1866–
Birth Location: California
EY

Children(s)

Wilbur Downs
1889–1975
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
WD
Florence Downs
1894–1921
Birth Location: Delaware, USA
FD
Ira Downs
1892–
Birth Location: District of Columbia
ID

James Downs's Ancestors

Self
James Downs
1865–1921
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
Robert F. Downs
1828–1900
Pennsylvania
Selena Downs
1835–1882
Maryland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Downs's Descendants

1.
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James (H) Downs (Sep 1865–14 Mar 1921) m. Esther (J) Young (Aug 1866–)
  1. 1. Wilbur (Horatio) Downs 1889–1975 m. Mary (Alice) McAlhatten 1896–1965
    1. 1. Roger (Hansford) Downs 1922–2017
    2. 2. Wilbur (H) Downs 1920–2000
  2. 2. Florence Downs 1894–1921
  3. 3. Ira Downs 1892–

James Downs's Timeline

7 Records

1865
Sep 1865
Birth of James H Downs in Maryland
Maryland
1870
1870
Age 5
James H Downs resided here in Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
James H Downs resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
James H Downs resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
James H Downs resided here in Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
James H Downs resided here in Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1921
14 Mar 1921
Age 56
Death of James H Downs in Wilmington, Del.
Wilmington, Del.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1865
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_151; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374164
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T625_202; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 392
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240164
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 041501-044500
    [5] District of Columbia, Select Births and Christenings
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 124; Family History Film: 1254124; Page: 302C; Enumeration District: 083
    [7] District of Columbia, Select Deaths and Burials
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: M593_574; Page: 57A; Family History Library Film: 552073

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: M593_574; Page: 57A; Family History Library Film: 552073

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 124; Family History Film: 1254124; Page: 302C; Enumeration District: 083

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240164

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_151; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374164

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilmington Ward 9, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T625_202; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 392

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Wilmington, Del.
    Record Source: District of Columbia, Select Deaths and Burials
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