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James E Downs 1939–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1939

Birth Location: Texas, United States

Death Date: 4 Nov 2003

Death Location: Whitney, Hill, Texas

Father: Benjamin Downs

Mother: Permelia Beauchamp

Spouse(s): Barbara Carper

Children(s):

The story of James E Downs began in 1939 in Texas, United States. In 1940, James E Downs resided in J Precinct 6, Parker, Texas, USA. In 1950, James E Downs resided in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA. James E Downs married Barbara Ann Carper, Elsie Christine Butler, and had children including Clayton Downs. James E Downs passed away in 2003 in Whitney, Hill, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of James E Downs began in 1939 in Texas, United States.
  • In 1940, James E Downs resided in J Precinct 6, Parker, Texas, USA.
  • In 1950, James E Downs resided in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA.
  • James E Downs married Barbara Ann Carper, Elsie Christine Butler, and had children including Clayton Downs.
  • James E Downs passed away in 2003 in Whitney, Hill, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Downs's Ancestors

Self
James Downs
1939–2003
Birth Place: Texas, United States
Parents
Benjamin Aaron Downs
1904–1958
Groveton, Trinity, Texas, United States
Permelia (Anna) Beauchamp
1905–1942
Houston, Texas, United States
Grandparents
Charlie (Aaron) Downs
1869–1929
Worth, Georgia, United States
Sallie (Ophelia) McCorrey
1875–1954
Georgia USA
Joseph (Alonzo) Beauchamp
1885–1950
Grimes, Texas, United States
Jemima (P) Parker
1885–1961
Grapeland, TX
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Downs
1835–1907
Nancy Nobles
1843–1908
Elizabeth
1842–
John McCorvey
1845–1890
George Beauchamp
1855–1897
Flora Chason
1856–1944
Francis Parker
1837–1913
Zilpha Overstreet
1844–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Downs
1798–
Elizabeth McDaniels
1807–
WILLIAM NOBLES
1799–1856
Clarkey Lord
1815–1880
Beleare McCorvey
1825–1870
Nancey McCorvey
1826–1870
Andrew Beauchamp
1827–1887
Margaret Allen
1836–1886
Joseph Chason
1835–1888
Emily Parker
1839–1924
Ralph Parker
1802–1861
Sarah Hodge
1817–1899
Washington Overstreet
1822–1853
Caroline Johnston
1828–1885

James Downs's Timeline

10 Records

1939
3 Aug 1939
Birth of James E Downs in Texas, United States
Texas, United States
1940
1940
Age 1
James E Downs resided here in J Precinct 6, Parker, Texas, USA
J Precinct 6, Parker, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 11
James E Downs resided here in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
1955
1955
Age 16
James E Downs resided here in Texas
Texas
1990
1990-1996
Age 51
James E Downs resided here in Whitney, Texas, USA
Whitney, Texas, USA
1991
1991
Age 52
James E Downs resided here in Whitney, Texas, USA
Whitney, Texas, USA
1995
1995
Age 56
James E Downs resided here in Whitney, TX
Whitney, TX
2001
2001
Age 62
James E Downs resided here in Aransas Pass, Texas, USA
Aransas Pass, Texas, USA
2003
2003-2020
Age 64
James E Downs resided here in Whitney, Texas, USA
Whitney, Texas, USA
2003
4 Nov 2003
Age 64
Death of James E Downs in Whitney, Hill, Texas
Whitney, Hill, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1939
    Event Place: Texas, United States
    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] Texas, Divorce Index, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas
    [3] Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 2785; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 126-11

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J Precinct 6, Parker, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Parker, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04121; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 184-18

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 2785; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 126-11

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Texas
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1990-1996
    Event Place: Whitney, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Whitney, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Whitney, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2001
    Event Place: Aransas Pass, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2003-2020
    Event Place: Whitney, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitney, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitney, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 2003
    Event Place: Whitney, Hill, Texas

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