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John W Downing 1740–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jun 1740

Birth Location: Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: May 1802

Death Location: Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, USA

Father: William Downing

Mother: Ellen John

Spouse(s): Mary Pagan, Margaret Halliday, Mary Bradley, Judith Janeway

Children(s): Sarah Downing, William Sr, Mary Downing, James Downing, Ezekial Downing, Robert Downing, Elizabeth Downing, Mary Downing, Robert Downing, William Downing, Sally Downing, Ann Downing, John Downing, Jane Downing, Andrew Downing, Mary Downing, Katherine Bangs, Ann Downing, William Downing, Jane Gillmore

In 1740, John W Downing entered the world in Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Downing And Ellen John. In 1759, John W Downing resided in St.Ephen Parish, Northumberland County, VA. In 1778, John W Downing resided in No Township Listed, Camden District, SC. John W Downing married Judith Janeway, Margaret Halliday, Mary Ann Bradley, Mary Pagan, and had children including Andrew Downing, Ann Downing, Elizabeth Downing, Ezekial Downing, James Downing, Jane Downing, Jane Gillmore, John Downing, Katherine Bangs, Martha Downing, Mary Downing, Mary Polly Downing, Robert Downing, Robert Gill Downing, Sally Downing, Sarah Sally Downing, William Downing, William Downing Sr. John W Downing passed away in 1802 in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1740, John W Downing entered the world in Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Downing And Ellen John.
  • In 1759, John W Downing resided in St.Ephen Parish, Northumberland County, VA.
  • In 1778, John W Downing resided in No Township Listed, Camden District, SC.
  • John W Downing married Judith Janeway, Margaret Halliday, Mary Ann Bradley, Mary Pagan, and had children including Andrew Downing, Ann Downing, Elizabeth Downing, Ezekial Downing, James Downing, Jane Downing, Jane Gillmore, John Downing, Katherine Bangs, Martha Downing, Mary Downing, Mary Polly Downing, Robert Downing, Robert Gill Downing, Sally Downing, Sarah Sally Downing, William Downing, William Downing Sr.
  • John W Downing passed away in 1802 in Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Downing
1722–1788
Birth Location: Concord Twp, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ellen John
1718–1765
Birth Location: Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Pagan
1746–1832
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Margaret Halliday
1710–
Birth Location: –
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Mary Bradley
1807–1878
Birth Location: Oxspring, Yorkshire, England
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Judith Janeway
1699–1781
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Sarah Downing
1790–1854
Birth Location: Chester County, South Carolina, USA
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William Sr
1739–1792
Birth Location: Northumberland, Virginia, United States
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Mary Downing
1747–1839
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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James Downing
1753–1811
Birth Location: Reed Creek, Augusta, Virginia, United States
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Ezekial Downing
1754–1817
Birth Location: Reed Creek, Augusta, Virginia, United States
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Robert Downing
1780–
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Downing
1765–1855
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mary Downing
1765–1825
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Robert Downing
1769–
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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William Downing
1768–
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Sally Downing
1767–
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Ann Downing
1769–1843
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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John Downing
1776–1870
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Jane Downing
1783–1811
Birth Location: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Andrew Downing
1771–1819
Birth Location: Fishing Creek, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Mary Downing
1778–1861
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
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Katherine Bangs
1790–1854
Birth Location: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
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Ann Downing
1763–
Birth Location: –
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William Downing
1759–1740
Birth Location: –
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Jane Gillmore
1854–1955
Birth Location: Oswestry, Shropshire, , England
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John Downing's Ancestors

Self
John Downing
1740–1802
Birth Place: Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Downing
1722–1788
Concord Twp, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Ellen John
1718–1765
Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Downing
1691–1772
Bradninch, Devonshire, England
Thomazine Beer
1692–1754
Chulmleigh, Devonshire, England
Samuel (Thomas John) Rev
1680–1766
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Margaret Scott
1684–1774
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Elder
1660–1739
Grace Andrew
1663–1716
Roger Beer
1657–1692
Margaret Newcomb
1655–1664
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Downing
1625–1683
John Andrew
1643–1705
Catherine Gill
1640–1705
Edward Beer
1626–1692
John Newcombe
1635–

John Downing's Descendants

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John (W) Downing (3 Jun 1740–May 1802) m. Mary Pagan (1746–19 March 1832) m. Margaret Halliday (13 Jan 1710–) m. Mary (Ann) Bradley (1807–20 Dec 1878) m. Judith Janeway (1699–1781)
  1. 1. Sarah (Sally) Downing 1790–1854 m. William (Hollis) Hinkle 1792–1867
    1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Hinkle 1818–1870 m. Mary (Ellen) Majors 1819–1909
      1. 1. Frances (J.) Hinkle 1850–1899 m. John (T.) Nesbitt 1849–1933
        1. 1. Stella (Florence) Nesbitt 1880–1919 m. Oscar (Preston "O.P.") Williams 1877–
        2. 2. Dulin (E.) Nesbitt 1875–1960 m. Emily (Della) Miser 1875–1967 m. Emma Miser 1875–
        3. 3. Dora (Albertie) Nesbitt 1877–1970 m. Charles (Franklin) Williams 1869–1951
        4. 4. Monty (A) Nesbitt 1886–1911 m. Grace (Orlena) Hopper 1892–1987
        5. 5. Clifton Nesbitt 1890–1975 m. Opal (Christine) Welch 1902–1983 m. Docha (E) Woody 1892–1911
        6. 6. Shelton Nesbitt 1894–1993 m. Zora Estella 1893–1980
        7. 7. Omar (Dow) Nesbitt 1883–1975 m. Theodosha (Callie) Harper 1896–1975
        8. 8. Clara (F.) Nesbitt 1879–1900
        9. 9. Twin (infant) Nesbitt 1886–
        10. 10. Clara (F.) Nesbitt 1880–
        11. 11. Martha (Caroline) Nesbitt 1863–1944 m. Hiram (Lonzo) Duke 1845–1918
      2. 2. Martha (A) Hinkle 1852–1926 m. James (T) Greenway 1847–
        1. 1. Charles Greenway 1868–
        2. 2. George Greenway 1870–
        3. 3. William (S) Greenway 1872–
        4. 4. Cora (B) Greenway 1879–
        5. 5. Martha (J) Greenway 1882–
        6. 6. John (H) Greenway 1884–
        7. 7. Birdda (D) Greenway 1888–
      3. 3. John (R) Hinkle 1857–1875 m. Julia (Ann) Bollinger 1859–
        1. 1. Coleman (Dowe) Hinkle 1885–1936
        2. 2. Eunice (Mae) Hinkle 1896–1955 m. Clarence (S) Bean 1895–1972
      4. 4. Joshua (A) Hinkle 1858–1923 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Hinkle 1872–1952
        1. 1. Sam (Houston) Hinkle 1897–1966
      5. 5. Malissia\ (Melisa Cathrine) Hinkle 1861–1943
      6. 6. Elijah (B) Hinkle 1864–1945 m. Ollie Hinkle 1871–
        1. 1. Ollie (Mae) Hinkle 1913–1990 m. Curtis (Lester "Buster") Decker 1908–1980
        2. 2. George (E) Hinkle 1892–
        3. 3. Delia (Ann) Hinkle 1896–
        4. 4. Pearl Hinkle 1889–
        5. 5. Alfred (R) Hinkle 1893–
        6. 6. Henry (L) Hinkle 1897–
        7. 7. John (Alva) Hinkle 1900–
        8. 8. Dora (E) Hinkle 1905–
        9. 9. Benjamin (F) Hinkle 1905–1959
      7. 7. William (H.) Hinkle 1847–1939 m. Cathrine Bangs 1847–1928
        1. 1. Nancy (E.) Hinkle 1879–1965
        2. 2. Henry (Harrison) Hinkle 1873– m. Cora (Bell) Simpson 1877–1905 m. Laura (Bell) Heath 1879–1970
        3. 3. Julia (F.) Hinkle 1877–1959
        4. 4. Jeff (H) Hinkle 1884–1965
        5. 5. Ellis (Rouben) Hinkle 1887–1956
        6. 6. Earl (Bernard) Hinkle 1890–1974 m. Chloe (Francis) Greenway 1894–1923
        7. 7. Effie (A) Hinkle 1892–1928
        8. 8. Grady (R) Hinkle 1894–1904
        9. 9. John (F.) Hinkle 1876–1882
        10. 10. Mary (Magdeline) HINKLE 1880–1974
      8. 8. Sarah (Elizabeth) Hinkle 1854–1941 m. John (Preston "JP") Ramsey 1836–1922
        1. 1. Hattie Hinkle 1878–
        2. 2. Elmer (Cecil) Ramsey 1882–1959
        3. 3. Thompson Ramsey 1884–
        4. 4. Abner (Logan) Ramsey 1887–1981
        5. 5. Heber (C) Ramsey 1889–1970
        6. 6. Andy (Cicero) Ramsey 1890–
        7. 7. Earl (Chester) Ramsey 1893–
        8. 8. Walton (Otto) Ramsey 1896–1968
        9. 9. Harrison Ramsey 1860–
        10. 10. Benjamin Ramsey 1877–
        11. 11. Burnette (Agnes) Ramsey 1878–1971
        12. 12. Martha (Evelyn) Ramsey 1881–1972
        13. 13. James (Thompson) Ramsey 1885–1945 m. Dora (B) Bettis 1882–1925
      9. 9. James (R) Hinkle 1848–1875
    2. 2. William (Riley) Hinkle 1828–1902 m. Nancy (L) Byler 1833–1904 m. Frances (Melissa) Majors 1835–1877 m. Mary (Frances) Taylor 1836–1856
      1. 1. Jessie (E) Hinkle 1863–1931 m. Sarah (Clemantine) Vinson 1870–1937
        1. 1. Winfred (Eldridge) Hinkle 1890–1983
        2. 2. Hardy (Leonard) Hinkle 1896–1986
        3. 3. Mellissia (Elma) Herrod 1912–2015 m. Victor (Audley) Robison 1908–1970 m. E (H) Herrod 1910–
        4. 4. Oren (Kenneth) Hinkle 1902–1976
        5. 5. Robert (Melton) Hinkle 1905–1989
        6. 6. Lonnie (Maben) Hinkle 1908–1976
        7. 7. Ethel ('Effie') Hinkle 1888–1956
      2. 2. Joshua (M.) Hinkle 1867–1951 m. Ella (Malona) Hinkle 1878–1957
      3. 3. Andrew (C) Hinkle 1869–1947 m. Dora Haynes 1880–1962
        1. 1. Ruby (Pearl) Hinkle 1912–1991
        2. 2. Alvis (C) Hinkle 1921–
      4. 4. Caledonia (Meredia) Hinkle 1871–1967 m. Andrew (Washington) Lancaster 1868–1921
        1. 1. Jessie (F) Lancaster 1902–
        2. 2. Mary (M) Lancaster 1905–
        3. 3. Powel (E) Lancaster 1908–
        4. 4. Harley (F) Lancaster 1911–
        5. 5. Ruby (H) Lancaster 1913–
        6. 6. Ewing (Riley) Lancaster 1895–1966
        7. 7. Esra (O) Lancaster 1892–
        8. 8. Eula (D) Lancaster 1895–
        9. 9. Andrew (Dow) Lancaster 1897–1973 m. Gladys (M) Hollingswort 1906–1976
        10. 10. Erin (R) Lancaster 1891–
        11. 11. Pamel Lancaster 1909–
      5. 5. Cora (Delcenia) Hinkle 1874–1942 m. James (Carol) Risener 1874–1971
        1. 1. Edgar (Ray) Risener 1900–1970 m. Edith (Grace) Haley 1901–1987
        2. 2. Bertha Risner 1898–1972 m. Robert (K Whitfield) Sr 1892–1966
      6. 6. John (A) Hinkle 1855–1859
    3. 3. Serena Hinkle 1823–1863
    4. 4. John (Downing) Hinkle 1816–1852 m. Arena (Ann) Beckham 1825–1903
      1. 1. Martha (Theresa) Hinkle 1850–1933
      2. 2. Joshua (William Cass) Hinkle 1848–1929
      3. 3. John (A.) Hinkle 1852–1933
    5. 5. Jesse (B) Hinkle 1814–1891 m. Mary (A) Coburn 1820–1884 m. Sarah (Ann) Cole –1845
      1. 1. Martha (A.) Hinkle 1849–1926
      2. 2. Diry (Jane) Hinkle 1855–1857
      3. 3. John (M) Hinkle 1843–1883
      4. 4. Jonathan (A.) Hinkle 1859–1861
      5. 5. William (A.) Hinkle 1845–1864
    6. 6. Baltis Hinkle 1828–1889
    7. 7. Mary (Jane) Hinkle 1821–1877
    8. 8. Catherine Hinkle 1819–1863 m. Joshua (Mayberry) Beckham 1816–1888
      1. 1. Martha (Carolyn) Peery 1844–1917
      2. 2. Arena (Ann) Beckham 1850–1936
      3. 3. Rodey (Leander) Beckham 1854–1890
      4. 4. Mary (Jane) Beckham 1838–1911
      5. 5. Christopher (Columbus) Beckham 1848–1935
      6. 6. Elihu (Chris) Beckham 1840–1923
      7. 7. Amanda (Melvina) Beckham 1842–1842
      8. 8. Rhoda (Cassandra) Beckham 1854–1920
      9. 9. Martha (Carolina) Beckham 1844–1918
      10. 10. Andrew (Dow) Beckham 1858–1914
      11. 11. Cincinnatus (T) Beckham 1856–1932
    9. 9. Francis Hinkle 1826–1870
    10. 10. Frances (C) Hinkle 1826–1870
  2. 2. William (Downing) Sr 1739–1792 m. Rachel Lusk –1805
    1. 1. William (Downing) Jr 1789–1868
    2. 2. John Downing 1777–1832
    3. 3. Mary ('Polly') Downing 1785–1856
    4. 4. Rachel Downing 1787–1834
    5. 5. David (Rice) Downing 1792–1869
    6. 6. Jamima Downing 1775–1853
    7. 7. Patsy Downing 1786–
  3. 3. Mary Downing 1747–1839
  4. 4. James Downing 1753–1811
  5. 5. Ezekial Downing 1754–1817
  6. 6. Robert Downing 1780–
  7. 7. Elizabeth Downing 1765–1855
  8. 8. Mary Downing 1765–1825
  9. 9. Robert (Gill) Downing 1769–
  10. 10. William Downing 1768–
  11. 11. Sally Downing 1767–
  12. 12. Ann Downing 1769–1843
  13. 13. John Downing 1776–1870
  14. 14. Jane Downing 1783–1811
  15. 15. Andrew Downing 1771–1819 m. Elizabeth 1772–1847
    1. 1. Jonathan (Jones) Downing 1816–1885
    2. 2. Mary Downing 1791–1857
    3. 3. John Downing 1796–1862
    4. 4. William Downing 1803–1872
  16. 16. Mary (Polly) Downing 1778–1861
  17. 17. Katherine Bangs 1790–1854
  18. 18. Ann Downing 1763–
  19. 19. William Downing 1759–1740
  20. 20. Jane Gillmore 1854–1955

John Downing's Timeline

7 Records

1740
3 Jun 1740
Birth of John W Downing in Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1759
1759
Age 19
John W Downing resided here in St.Ephen Parish, Northumberland County, VA
St.Ephen Parish, Northumberland County, VA
1778
1778
Age 38
John W Downing resided here in No Township Listed, Camden District, SC
No Township Listed, Camden District, SC
1780
1780
Age 40
John W Downing resided here in Camden District, South Carolina, United States
Camden District, South Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 50
John W Downing resided here in Chester, South Carolina, United States
Chester, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 60
John W Downing resided here in Chester, South Carolina
Chester, South Carolina
1802
May 1802
Age 62
Death of John W Downing in Fishing Creek, Chester County, South Carolina, USA
Fishing Creek, Chester County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1740
    Event Place: Bart Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1744; Birth city: Bart Twp; Birth state: PA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 7161.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 28
    [7] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: of VA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 7161.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 28

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1759
    Event Place: St.Ephen Parish, Northumberland County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Camden District, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Camden District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1778, Acts #1078 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 10; Family Number: 378

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Chester, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 179; Image: 117; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Chester, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Chester, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 47; Page: 92; Image: 184; Family History Library Film: 181422

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1802
    Event Place: Fishing Creek, Chester County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Newberry County, South Carolina Original Will Books, 1787-1913; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Newberry County); Probate Place: Newberry, South Carolina
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chester, Chester County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Newberry, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Newberry County, South Carolina Original Will Books, 1787-1913; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Newberry County); Probate Place: Newberry, South Carolina
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