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Joseph Michael Downs 1921–2006 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 MAY 1921

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 17 Oct 2006

Death Location: Homewood, Cook, Illinois, USA

Father: John Downs

Mother: Margaret Burke

Spouse(s): Adelaide Hemenway

Children(s):

The story of Joseph Michael Downs began in 1921 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Joseph Michael Downs resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. In 1935, Joseph Michael Downs resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Joseph Michael Downs married Adelaide Florence Hemenway, and had children including Joseph M Downs Jr, Joyce F Downs, Marilyn Downs, Robert J Downs. Joseph Michael Downs passed away in 2006 in Homewood, Cook, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Michael Downs began in 1921 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Joseph Michael Downs resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  • In 1935, Joseph Michael Downs resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  • Joseph Michael Downs married Adelaide Florence Hemenway, and had children including Joseph M Downs Jr, Joyce F Downs, Marilyn Downs, Robert J Downs.
  • Joseph Michael Downs passed away in 2006 in Homewood, Cook, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Downs
1891–1971
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
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Margaret Burke
1892–1978
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Adelaide Hemenway
1918–1993
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
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Children(s)

Joseph Downs's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Downs
1921–2006
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Parents
John Michael Downs
1891–1971
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Margaret (Veronica "Maggie") Burke
1892–1978
Illinois
Grandparents
Michael (P.) Downs
1868–1896
New York, USA
Mary (E) Malone
1870–1943
New York, United States
John (J) Burke
1857–
Ireland
Mary S.
1857–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Downs's Timeline

5 Records

1921
17 MAY 1921
Birth of Joseph Michael Downs in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Joseph Michael Downs resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 14
Joseph Michael Downs resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Joseph Michael Downs resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
2006
17 Oct 2006
Age 85
Death of Joseph Michael Downs in Homewood, Cook, Illinois, USA
Homewood, Cook, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 MAY 1921
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_950; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 103-987
    [4] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 330-16-6666; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 437; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 2534; Image: 190.0; FHL microfilm: 2340172
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 19 Oct 2006; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.18258433,0.245528,0.29635632&
    [9] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 437; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 2534; Image: 190.0; FHL microfilm: 2340172

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_950; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 103-987

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_950; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 103-987

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 October 2006
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Homewood
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 19 Oct 2006; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.18258433,0.245528,0.29635632&

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 2006
    Event Place: Homewood, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 330-16-6666; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 19 Oct 2006; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.18258433,0.245528,0.29635632&
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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