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John Chilton Downey 1794–1877 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1794

Birth Location: Scott, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 14 Apr 1877

Death Location: Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois, United States

Father: Andrew Downey

Mother: Mary York

Spouse(s): Cecelia Downey

Children(s): Moses Downy, Cecelia Eaton, Emily Downey, Andrew Downey, Jonathon Downey, Mary Downey, Rose Downey, Caroline Downey, Alice Downey, Newlin Downey, Elijah Downey, Alexander Newlin, Caroline Downey, Daniel Downey, Elizabeth Downey

In 1794, John Chilton Downey entered the world in Scott, Kentucky, United States, born to Andrew A Downey And Mary Sally York. In 1820, John Chilton Downey resided in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States. In 1830, John Chilton Downey resided in Silver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States. John Chilton Downey married Cecelia A Burke Shepherd Downey, and had children including Alexander Newlin, Alice A Downey, Andrew Downey, Caroline M Downey, Caroline M Downey, Cecelia Elizabeth Eaton, Daniel Shepherd Downey, Elijah Lewis Downey, Elizabeth Chloe Downey, Emily Catherine Downey, Jonathon G Wilen Downey, Mary Jane Downey, Moses Downy, Newlin Alexander Downey, Rose E Downey. John Chilton Downey passed away in 1877 in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1794, John Chilton Downey entered the world in Scott, Kentucky, United States, born to Andrew A Downey And Mary Sally York.
  • In 1820, John Chilton Downey resided in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1830, John Chilton Downey resided in Silver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States.
  • John Chilton Downey married Cecelia A Burke Shepherd Downey, and had children including Alexander Newlin, Alice A Downey, Andrew Downey, Caroline M Downey, Caroline M Downey, Cecelia Elizabeth Eaton, Daniel Shepherd Downey, Elijah Lewis Downey, Elizabeth Chloe Downey, Emily Catherine Downey, Jonathon G Wilen Downey, Mary Jane Downey, Moses Downy, Newlin Alexander Downey, Rose E Downey.
  • John Chilton Downey passed away in 1877 in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Downey
1771–1826
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
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Mary York
1776–1813
Birth Location: Isham, Northamptonshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Cecelia Downey
1800–1874
Birth Location: Madison, Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

Moses Downy
1824–1878
Birth Location: Urbana, Champaign, Ohio, United States
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Cecelia Eaton
1833–1923
Birth Location: Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, United States
CE
Emily Downey
1843–1923
Birth Location: Champaign County, Ohio, United States
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Andrew Downey
1819–1880
Birth Location: Ohio
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Jonathon Downey
1823–1883
Birth Location: Greene County, Ohio, United States
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Mary Downey
1827–1867
Birth Location: Greene County, Ohio, United States
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Rose Downey
1868–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Caroline Downey
1844–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Alice Downey
1865–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Newlin Downey
1842–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Elijah Downey
1838–1890
Birth Location: –
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Alexander Newlin
1842–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Caroline Downey
1844–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Daniel Downey
1820–1904
Birth Location: Greene, Ohio, USA
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Elizabeth Downey
1835–1855
Birth Location: Champaign, Ohio, USA
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John Downey's Ancestors

Self
John Downey
1794–1877
Birth Place: Scott, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Andrew A. Downey
1771–1826
Shelbyville, Shelby, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Sally) York
1776–1813
Isham, Northamptonshire, England
Grandparents
John (Downey) Sr
1755–1845
Frederick County, Virginia, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Holt
1763–1800
Virginia, United States
Elijah York
1791–1850
Kentucky, United States
Anny (Amy) Rusher-York
1750–1850
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Downey
1733–
Elizabeth Holt
1720–
Thomas Holt
1733–1777
Elizabeth Mitchell
1738–1798
Pvt III
1762–1835
Sarah Hargis
1769–1820
Henry Rusher
1765–1837
Elizabeth Thomas
1768–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Downe
1703–1771
Sarah Ann
1707–1760
Henry I.
1710–1735
Dorcas Armstrong
1711–1804
John Mitchell
1710–1773
Helen Ross
1712–1789
Jeremiah III
1730–1797
Mary Thomas
1730–1805
Thomas Hargis
1740–1800
Rachel Provine
1752–1812
George Rusher
1730–1809
Anne Death
1745–1811
William Thomas
1720–1801
Ann Reeves
1722–1800

John Downey's Descendants

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John (Chilton) Downey (10 Apr 1794–14 Apr 1877) m. Cecelia (A. Burke Shepherd) Downey (13 Feb 1800–4 May 1874)
  1. 1. Moses Downy 1824–1878 m. Mary (Polly) Ellington 1827–1894
    1. 1. Polly (A.) Downey 1860–1949 m. George (J.) Towell 1857–1938
      1. 1. Carl (Grover) Towell 1884–1965 m. Bessie (L.) Lamb 1889–1946
        1. 1. Lois (Katherine) Towell 1915–2001 m. William (P.) Arndt 1911–2007
        2. 2. Lloyd (George) Towell 1920–1952 m. Mary (Rhea) Collins 1921–1997
        3. 3. Leland (Ivan) Towell 1913–1986
        4. 4. Carl (J. Towell) Jr 1922–1945
        5. 5. Lasley Towell 1911–1983 m. Evelyn (K.) McClane 1914–2002
    2. 2. Daniel (Morris) Downey 1857–1948 m. Lydia Grimes 1864–1955
      1. 1. Jesse (Claud) Downey 1882–1945
      2. 2. Ethel (Lena) Downey 1894–1957
    3. 3. John (Price) Downey 1849–1927 m. Malinda (Ann) McKee 1859–1935
      1. 1. Alice (Margery) Downey 1876–
      2. 2. David (L.) Downey 1889–1961
      3. 3. Pearl Downey 1897–
      4. 4. Moses (C.) Downey 1890–1985
      5. 5. Alva (T.) Downey 1899–
      6. 6. Leota (L.) Downey 1902–
      7. 7. Charles (A.) Downey 1905–
      8. 8. Vernon (P.) Downey 1883–
    4. 4. William Downey 1865–1945
    5. 5. Maria Downey 1875–1880
  2. 2. Cecelia (Elizabeth) Eaton 1833–1923
  3. 3. Emily (Catherine) Downey 1843–1923
  4. 4. Andrew Downey 1819–1880
  5. 5. Jonathon (G. Wilen) Downey 1823–1883
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Downey 1827–1867
  7. 7. Rose (E.) Downey 1868–
  8. 8. Caroline (M.) Downey 1844–
  9. 9. Alice (A.) Downey 1865–
  10. 10. Newlin (Alexander) Downey 1842–
  11. 11. Elijah (Lewis) Downey 1838–1890
  12. 12. Alexander Newlin 1842–
  13. 13. Caroline (M) Downey 1844–
  14. 14. Daniel (Shepherd) Downey 1820–1904
  15. 15. Elizabeth (Chloe) Downey 1835–1855

John Downey's Timeline

11 Records

1794
10 Apr 1794
Birth of John Chilton Downey in Scott, Kentucky, United States
Scott, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 26
John Chilton Downey resided here in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
1830
1830
Age 36
John Chilton Downey resided here in Silver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
Silver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
1840
1840
Age 46
John Chilton Downey resided here in Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
1850
1850
Age 56
John Chilton Downey resided here in Crawford, Illinois, United States
Crawford, Illinois, United States
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 61
John Chilton Downey resided here in Crawford, Illinois, United States
Crawford, Illinois, United States
1860
1860
Age 66
John Chilton Downey resided here in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 76
John Chilton Downey resided here in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
1871
abt 1871
Age 77
John Chilton Downey resided here in Crawford, Illinois, United States
Crawford, Illinois, United States
1877
14 Apr 1877
Age 83
Death of John Chilton Downey in Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
1877
4 Apr 1877
Age 83
John Chilton Downey - Probate in Crawford, Illinois, United States
Crawford, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1794
    Event Place: Scott, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio; Page: 134; NARA Roll: M33_91; Image: 149

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Silver Creek, Greene, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 131; Page: 392A; Family History Library Film: 0337942

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Greene, Ohio; Roll: 396; Page: 232; Family History Library Film: 0020165

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Crawford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Crawford, Illinois; Roll: 104; Page: 169b

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Crawford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2188; Line: 28

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Robinson, Crawford, Illinois; Roll: M593_214; Page: 155A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Crawford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1818-1923; Author: Illinois. County Court (Crawford); Probate Place: Crawford, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1877
    Event Place: Robinson, Crawford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.)

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1877
    Event Place: Crawford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Record of Wills, 1818-1923; Author: Illinois. County Court (Crawford); Probate Place: Crawford, Illinois
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