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Joel Ernest Downing 1896–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 JUN 1896

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: 9 NOV 1969

Death Location: Arkansas

Father: Abel Downing

Mother: Mary Beaman

Spouse(s): Sallie Mitchell

Children(s):

In 1896, Joel Ernest Downing entered the world in Missouri, born to Abel George Downing And Mary E Beaman. In 1900, Joel Ernest Downing resided in Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri. In 1910, Joel Ernest Downing resided in McMurtrey, Douglas, Missouri. Joel Ernest Downing married Sallie Mitchell, and had children including Betty Joel Downing, Willie Ruth Downing. Joel Ernest Downing passed away in 1969 in Arkansas.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Joel Ernest Downing entered the world in Missouri, born to Abel George Downing And Mary E Beaman.
  • In 1900, Joel Ernest Downing resided in Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri.
  • In 1910, Joel Ernest Downing resided in McMurtrey, Douglas, Missouri.
  • Joel Ernest Downing married Sallie Mitchell, and had children including Betty Joel Downing, Willie Ruth Downing.
  • Joel Ernest Downing passed away in 1969 in Arkansas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Downing's Ancestors

Self
Joel Downing
1896–1969
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
Abel George Downing
1865–1940
England
Mary (E.) Beaman
1865–1941
Missouri
Grandparents
George (Lorial "Abel") Downing
1831–1865
Bradwell, Derbyshire, England
Rosamond (Sara) Bradbury
1837–1899
Glossop, Derbyshire, England
David (Wayne) Beaman
1843–1890
Calloway, Kentucky
Mary (Jane B.) Elliott
1845–1914
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
George Downing
1810–1877
Hannah Webb
1816–1880
Sarah Bradbury
1809–
John Beaman
1800–1875
Elizabeth Furches
1803–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Beaman
1775–1842
Mathey Currey
1781–1860
Tobias Furches
1777–1824
Susannah Horn
1781–

Joel Downing's Timeline

7 Records

1896
3 JUN 1896
Birth of Joel Ernest Downing in Missouri
Missouri
1900
1900
Age 4
Joel Ernest Downing resided here in Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri
Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri
1910
1910
Age 14
Joel Ernest Downing resided here in McMurtrey, Douglas, Missouri
McMurtrey, Douglas, Missouri
1920
1920
Age 24
Joel Ernest Downing resided here in Butler, Lonoke, Arkansas
Butler, Lonoke, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 34
Joel Ernest Downing resided here in Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Joel Ernest Downing resided here in Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
1969
9 NOV 1969
Age 73
Death of Joel Ernest Downing in Arkansas
Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 JUN 1896
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2281228; Local board: Lonoke , Arkansas.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T627_165; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 59-9.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 431-40-4802; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butler, Lonoke, Arkansas; Roll: T625_70; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: 90; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 118.0.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Greene County, Iowa; Roll: 1643088; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri; Roll: T623 881; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 94.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: McMurtrey, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: T624_773; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 649.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bowling Green, Pettis, Missouri; Roll: T623 881; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 94.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: McMurtrey, Douglas, Missouri
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: McMurtrey, Douglas, Missouri; Roll: T624_773; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 57; Image: 649.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Butler, Lonoke, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Butler, Lonoke, Arkansas; Roll: T625_70; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 159; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: 90; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 118.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hickory Plain, Prairie, Arkansas; Roll: T627_165; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 59-9.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lonoke, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2281228; Local board: Lonoke , Arkansas.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Not Stated, Greene, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Greene County, Iowa; Roll: 1643088; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 NOV 1969
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 431-40-4802; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Find A Grave, Find A Grave Memorial# 9440049
    [3] Family Archive #110, Social Security Death Index: U.S. Ed. 9, Social Security Death Index, Internal Ref. #1.111.9.70470.160

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