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John Claudy Downs 1882–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1882

Birth Location: Nevada County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 27 Sep 1959

Death Location: Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA

Father: James Downs

Mother: Zillie Fuller

Spouse(s): Nancy Beasley

Children(s): Farris Downs, Delma Downs, Selma Treadwell, Marie Jones, J Dawns

The story of John Claudy Downs began in 1882 in Nevada County, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, John Claudy Downs resided in Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, John Claudy Downs resided in Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA. John Claudy Downs married Nancy Leona Beasley, and had children including Delma Lynn Downs, Farris Chester Downs, Helen E Dawns, J C Dawns, Marie L Downs Jones, Nancy Downs Mayton, Selma Lucille Downs Treadwell. John Claudy Downs passed away in 1959 in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA.

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Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • The story of John Claudy Downs began in 1882 in Nevada County, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, John Claudy Downs resided in Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, John Claudy Downs resided in Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA.
  • John Claudy Downs married Nancy Leona Beasley, and had children including Delma Lynn Downs, Farris Chester Downs, Helen E Dawns, J C Dawns, Marie L Downs Jones, Nancy Downs Mayton, Selma Lucille Downs Treadwell.
  • John Claudy Downs passed away in 1959 in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Downs
1852–1921
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Zillie Fuller
1855–1910
Birth Location: Arkansas
ZF

Spouses(s)

Nancy Beasley
1891–1972
Birth Location: Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
NB

Children(s)

Farris Downs
1915–1957
Birth Location: Bodcaw, Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
FD
Delma Downs
1910–1962
Birth Location: Bodcaw, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA
DD
Selma Treadwell
1912–1997
Birth Location: Bodcaw, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
ST
Marie Jones
1918–2008
Birth Location: Nevada County, Arkansas, United States of America
MJ
J Dawns
1923–
Birth Location: Arkansas
JD

John Downs's Ancestors

Self
John Downs
1882–1959
Birth Place: Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
James Thomas Downs
1852–1921
Arkansas
Zillie (Ann) Fuller
1855–1910
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Downs's Descendants

1.
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John (Claudy) Downs (11 Dec 1882–27 Sep 1959) m. Nancy (Leona) Beasley (25 Sep 1891–10 Jun 1972)
  1. 1. Farris (Chester) Downs 1915–1957 m. Ella (Auline) Walthall 1919–2012
  2. 2. Delma (Lynn) Downs 1910–1962 m. Maxine Farley 1917–
  3. 3. Selma (Lucille Downs) Treadwell 1912–1997
  4. 4. Marie (L Downs) Jones 1918–2008
  5. 5. J (C) Dawns 1923–

John Downs's Timeline

10 Records

1882
11 Dec 1882
Birth of John Claudy Downs in Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
John Claudy Downs resided here in Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
John Claudy Downs resided here in Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
1912
abt 1912
Age 30
John Claudy Downs resided here
None
1915
abt 1915
Age 33
John Claudy Downs resided here
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
John Claudy Downs resided here in Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
John Claudy Downs resided here in Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
John Claudy Downs resided here in Parker, Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
Parker, Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
1943
Abt 1943
Age 61
John Claudy Downs resided here in Hope
Hope
1959
27 Sep 1959
Age 77
Death of John Claudy Downs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1882
    Event Place: Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917
    [4] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1882

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Alabama, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1882

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Nevada County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Nevada County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Parker, Parker, Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1943
    Event Place: Hope
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1959
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Times - 29 Sep 1959 - Page 21, Obituary for JOHN C. DOWNS 29 Sep 1959

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bodcaw, Nevada, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: HOPE, Ark.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times; Publication Date: 29 Sep 1959; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.82957006,0.13891807,0.9426686&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nevada, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1959
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Newspapers.com - The Times - 29 Sep 1959 - Page 21, Obituary for JOHN C. DOWNS 29 Sep 1959

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Newspapers.com - The Times - 29 Sep 1959 - Page 21, Obituary for JOHN C. DOWNS 29 Sep 1959
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