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John Williamson Downing 1886–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jul 1886

Birth Location: Gallatin, Missouri

Death Date: 17 May 1944

Death Location: Alameda, California

Father: John Downing

Mother: Mary Galpin

Spouse(s): Genevieve Groesbeck

Children(s): Catherine Downing, Jack Downing, John Downing

In 1886, John Williamson Downing entered the world in Gallatin, Missouri, born to John Gilbert Downing And Mary Jane Galpin. In 1900, John Williamson Downing resided in Union, Daviess, Missouri, USA. In 1920, John Williamson Downing resided in Oakland, Alameda, California. John Williamson Downing married Genevieve Groesbeck, and had children including Catherine Adele Downing, Jack Downing, John W Downing. John Williamson Downing passed away in 1944 in Alameda, California.

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Biography

  • In 1886, John Williamson Downing entered the world in Gallatin, Missouri, born to John Gilbert Downing And Mary Jane Galpin.
  • In 1900, John Williamson Downing resided in Union, Daviess, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, John Williamson Downing resided in Oakland, Alameda, California.
  • John Williamson Downing married Genevieve Groesbeck, and had children including Catherine Adele Downing, Jack Downing, John W Downing.
  • John Williamson Downing passed away in 1944 in Alameda, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Downing
1853–1919
Birth Location: Gallatin, Mo.
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Mary Galpin
1861–1939
Birth Location: Sunbury, Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Genevieve Groesbeck
1887–1949
Birth Location: Hope, Dickenson, Kan., Usa
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Children(s)

Catherine Downing
1909–1976
Birth Location: California
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Jack Downing
1919–
Birth Location: California
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John Downing
1919–
Birth Location: California
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John Downing's Ancestors

Self
John Downing
1886–1944
Birth Place: Gallatin, Missouri
Parents
John Gilbert Downing
1853–1919
Gallatin, Mo.
Mary (Jane) Galpin
1861–1939
Sunbury, Ohio
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Downing's Descendants

1.
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John (Williamson) Downing (23 Jul 1886–17 May 1944) m. Genevieve Groesbeck (06 Nov 1887–14 Aug 1949)
  1. 1. Catherine (Adele) Downing 1909–1976
  2. 2. Jack Downing 1919–
  3. 3. John (W) Downing 1919–

John Downing's Timeline

9 Records

1886
23 Jul 1886
Birth of John Williamson Downing in Gallatin, Missouri
Gallatin, Missouri
1900
1900
Age 14
John Williamson Downing resided here in Union, Daviess, Missouri, USA
Union, Daviess, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
John Williamson Downing resided here in Oakland, Alameda, California
Oakland, Alameda, California
1927
1927
Age 41
John Williamson Downing resided here in Oakland; Alameda; Berkeley, California, USA
Oakland; Alameda; Berkeley, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
John Williamson Downing resided here in Oakland, Alameda, California
Oakland, Alameda, California
1934
1934
Age 48
John Williamson Downing resided here in Oakland, California, USA
Oakland, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
John Williamson Downing resided here in Oakland, Alameda, California
Oakland, Alameda, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 54
John Williamson Downing resided here in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
1944
17 May 1944
Age 58
Death of John Williamson Downing in Alameda, California
Alameda, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Gallatin, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Alameda , California.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_446; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 61-24
    [3] California Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_88; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Alameda County, California; Roll: 1531210; Draft Board: 3.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Daviess, Missouri; Roll: 852; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240852
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Daviess, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Daviess, Missouri; Roll: 852; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1240852

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_88; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Oakland; Alameda; Berkeley, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Oakland, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_446; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 61-24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_446; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 61-24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alameda, California
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Alameda , California.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Alameda County, California; Roll: 1531210; Draft Board: 3.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1944
    Event Place: Alameda, California
    Record Source: California Death Index
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