YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

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: Salina Downs

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1865, James H Downs entered the world in Maryland, born to Robert F Downs And Salina 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 passed away in 1921 in Wilmington, Del..

Find more search results for James Downs
JD

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:
A
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

  • In 1865, James H Downs entered the world in Maryland, born to Robert F Downs And Salina 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 passed away in 1921 in Wilmington, Del..

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Downs
1829–1900
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RD
Salina Downs
1836–
Birth Location: Maryland
SD

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Downs's Ancestors

Self
James Downs
1865–1921
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
Robert F. Downs
1829–1900
Pennsylvania
Salina Downs
1836–
Maryland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Downs's Timeline

8 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, United States
Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, United States
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
1888
1888
Age 23
James H Downs was married
None
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] 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
    [2] 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
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240164
    [4] District of Columbia, Select Births and Christenings
    [5] District of Columbia, Select Deaths and Burials
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 124; Family History Film: 1254124; Page: 302C; Enumeration District: 083; Image: 0608
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: M593_574; Page: 57A; Image: 503; Family History Library Film: 552073

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1888
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240164

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: M593_574; Page: 57A; Image: 503; Family History Library Film: 552073

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: 124; Family History Film: 1254124; Page: 302C; Enumeration District: 083; Image: 0608

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240164

    Genealogy Event 6
    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 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Baltimore Ward 7, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland; Roll: M593_574; Page: 57A; Image: 503; Family History Library Film: 552073

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Wilmington, Del.
    Record Source: District of Columbia, Select Deaths and Burials
Find more search results for James Downs

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