YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Josephine Jane Downing 1889–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1889

Birth Location: New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 2 February 1945

Death Location: Dearborn, Platte County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: French Downing

Mother: Armilda Cox

Spouse(s): Benjamin Hughes

Children(s): Mamie Hughes, Doris Hughes, Benjamin Hughes

In 1889, Josephine Jane Downing entered the world in New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA, born to French Strother Downing And Armilda Armelia Cox. In 1900, Josephine Jane Downing resided in Marshall, Platte, Missouri, USA. In 1910, Josephine Jane Downing resided in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Josephine Jane Downing married Benjamin Harrison Hughes, and had children including Benjamin Harrison Hughes, Doris M Hughes, Mamie Laura Hughes. Josephine Jane Downing passed away in 1945 in Dearborn, Platte County, Missouri, United States of America.

Find more search results for Josephine Downing
JD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

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

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1889, Josephine Jane Downing entered the world in New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA, born to French Strother Downing And Armilda Armelia Cox.
  • In 1900, Josephine Jane Downing resided in Marshall, Platte, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1910, Josephine Jane Downing resided in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
  • Josephine Jane Downing married Benjamin Harrison Hughes, and had children including Benjamin Harrison Hughes, Doris M Hughes, Mamie Laura Hughes.
  • Josephine Jane Downing passed away in 1945 in Dearborn, Platte County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

French Downing
1846–1922
Birth Location: Platte City, Platte, Missouri, USA
FD
Armilda Cox
1845–1922
Birth Location: Buchanan, Missouri, USA
AC

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Hughes
1880–1945
Birth Location: Indiana, United States of America
BH

Children(s)

Mamie Hughes
1911–1985
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
MH
Doris Hughes
1915–1998
Birth Location: Harper Charl, Oklahoma, USA
DH
Benjamin Hughes
1921–2009
Birth Location: New Market, Platte County, Missouri, United States of America
BH

Josephine Downing's Ancestors

Self
Josephine Downing
1889–1945
Birth Place: New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA
Parents
French Strother Downing
1846–1922
Platte City, Platte, Missouri, USA
Armilda (' Armelia') Cox
1845–1922
Buchanan, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Ezekiel (Andrew) Downing
1826–1870
Lincoln County, Missouri, USA or Pennsylvania
Rebecca Litzenberg
1825–1912
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Downing
1798–1811
Eliza Blair
1803–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Downing
1754–1817
Rachel Brown
1760–1824

Josephine Downing's Descendants

1.
JD
Josephine (Jane) Downing (20 May 1889–2 February 1945) m. Benjamin (Harrison) Hughes (21 October 1880–27 January 1945)
  1. 1. Mamie (Laura) Hughes 1911–1985 m. Lawrence (Thomas) Sherlock 1908–1969
    1. 1. Lawrence (Thomas) Sherlock 1935–2018 m. Nicolina Trierschield 1938–2021
  2. 2. Doris (M) Hughes 1915–1998 m. Francea Archdekin 1904–1988
    1. 1. James Archdekin 1939–2012
  3. 3. Benjamin (Harrison) Hughes 1921–2009 m. Lois (Lorene) Lofton 1924–2018

Josephine Downing's Timeline

7 Records

1889
20 May 1889
Birth of Josephine Jane Downing in New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA
New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Josephine Jane Downing resided here in Marshall, Platte, Missouri, USA
Marshall, Platte, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Josephine Jane Downing resided here in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Josephine Jane Downing resided here in Green, Green, Platte, Missouri, USA
Green, Green, Platte, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Josephine Jane Downing resided here in New Market, Platte, Missouri
New Market, Platte, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 51
Josephine Jane Downing resided here in Green Township, New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA
Green Township, New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA
1945
2 February 1945
Age 56
Death of Josephine Jane Downing in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1889
    Event Place: New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Market, Platte, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02141; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 83-7
    [2] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 2 Feb 1945
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Green, Platte, Missouri; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340952
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Platte, Missouri; Roll: 882; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0135
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marshall, Platte, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Platte, Missouri; Roll: 882; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0135

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Green, Green, Platte, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Green, Platte, Missouri; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2340952

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New Market, Platte, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Market, Platte, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02141; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 83-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Green Township, New Market, Platte, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Market, Platte, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02141; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 83-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1945
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Los Angeles; Date: 2 Feb 1945
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dearborn, Platte County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Josephine Downing

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE