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Luther Thaddeus Downing 1904–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 JUL 1904

Birth Location: Indiana, United States

Death Date: 28 FEB 1989

Death Location: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Father: William Downing

Mother: Florence Baker

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Luther Thaddeus Downing was born in 1904 in Indiana, United States, the child of William George Downing And Florence Gertrude Baker. In 1910, Luther Thaddeus Downing was recorded in the census in Perry Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United Sta. In 1920, Luther Thaddeus Downing was recorded in the census in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States. Luther Thaddeus Downing passed away in 1989 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • Luther Thaddeus Downing was born in 1904 in Indiana, United States, the child of William George Downing And Florence Gertrude Baker.
  • In 1910, Luther Thaddeus Downing was recorded in the census in Perry Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United Sta.
  • In 1920, Luther Thaddeus Downing was recorded in the census in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States.
  • Luther Thaddeus Downing passed away in 1989 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States.

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Luther Downing's Ancestors

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Luther Downing
1904–1989
Birth Place: Indiana, United States
Parents
William George Downing
1872–1930
Indiana, United States
Florence (Gertrude) Baker
1875–1974
Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Isaac) Baker
1840–1921
Greene County or Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Mary (Isabelle) Fowler
1843–1900
Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Malden Baker
1802–1894
Eliza Cullumbaugh
1806–1885
William Fowler
1809–1892
Christiana Greaves
1808–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Baker
1761–1825
Ann Stewart
1766–1826
William Fowler
1780–
Mary
1784–
Absalom Greeves
1790–1862
Alathia Smith
1788–1844

Luther Downing's Timeline

10 Records

1904
15 JUL 1904
Birth of Luther Thaddeus Downing in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1910
16 APR 1910
Age 6
Luther Thaddeus Downing appeared in census in Perry Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Perry Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
1920
7 JAN 1920
Age 16
Luther Thaddeus Downing appeared in census in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
1930
1930
Age 26
Luther Thaddeus Downing was employed
None
1930
3 APR 1930
Age 26
Luther Thaddeus Downing appeared in census in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
1935
1935
Age 31
Luther Thaddeus Downing resided here in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
1940
8 APR 1940
Age 36
Luther Thaddeus Downing appeared in census in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
1950
1950
Age 46
Luther Thaddeus Downing was employed
None
1950
10 APR 1950
Age 46
Luther Thaddeus Downing appeared in census in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
1989
28 FEB 1989
Age 85
Death of Luther Thaddeus Downing in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 JUL 1904
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)
    [2] 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 177, Sheet 5A, Age 15 in Jan 1920, born in Indiana.
    [3] 1930 US Census, Enum Dist 53-10, Sheet 2B, Age 25 in Apr 1930, born in Indiana.
    [4] 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 137, Shhet 9B, Age 5 in Apr 1910, born in Indiana.
    [5] tombstone
    [6] 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 53-8, Sheet 6A, Age 35 in Apr 1940, born in Indiana.
    [7] 1950 US Census, Enum Dist 53-21, p. 17, Age 45 in Apr 1950, born in Indiana.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 16 APR 1910
    Event Place: Perry Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 137, Shhet 9B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 7 JAN 1920
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 177, Sheet 5A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: 1930 US Census, Enum Dist 53-10, Sheet 2B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 3 APR 1930
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1930 US Census, Enum Dist 53-10, Sheet 2B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 53-8, Sheet 6A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 8 APR 1940
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 US Census, Enum Dist 53-8, Sheet 6A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1950
    Record Source: 1950 US Census, Enum Dist 53-21, p. 17

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 10 APR 1950
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1950 US Census, Enum Dist 53-21, p. 17

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 FEB 1989
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)
    [2] tombstone

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: World War II
    Record Source: tombstone

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: tombstone

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