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Margaret Downs 1869–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1869

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1962

Death Location: Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Martin Downs

Mother: Sarah Hart

Spouse(s): William Lowrie

Children(s): William Jr, Edward Lowrie, James Lowrie, Annie Lowrie, Mary Lowrie

In 1869, Margaret Downs entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Martin Downs And Sarah Hart. In 1880, Margaret Downs resided in Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Margaret Downs resided in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret Downs married William Patrick Lowrie, and had children including Annie Lowrie, Edward Donald Lowrie, James G Lowrie, Mary Lowrie, William Francis Lowrie Jr. Margaret Downs passed away in 1962 in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Margaret Downs entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to Martin Downs And Sarah Hart.
  • In 1880, Margaret Downs resided in Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Margaret Downs resided in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Margaret Downs married William Patrick Lowrie, and had children including Annie Lowrie, Edward Donald Lowrie, James G Lowrie, Mary Lowrie, William Francis Lowrie Jr.
  • Margaret Downs passed away in 1962 in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Downs
1831–1908
Birth Location: Ireland
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Sarah Hart
1833–1903
Birth Location: Ireland
SH

Spouses(s)

William Lowrie
1865–1923
Birth Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland
WL

Children(s)

William Jr
1900–1977
Birth Location: Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
WJ
Edward Lowrie
1898–1959
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
EL
James Lowrie
1906–1996
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
JL
Annie Lowrie
1903–2000
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
AL
Mary Lowrie
1899–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
ML

Margaret Downs's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Downs
1869–1962
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Martin Downs
1831–1908
Ireland
Sarah Hart
1833–1903
Ireland
Grandparents
Patrick ("Padred") Downs
1795–
Ireland
Ann Elmes
1795–1870
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Margaret Downs's Descendants

1.
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Margaret Downs (Apr 1869–1962) m. William (Patrick) Lowrie (22 February 1865–16 June 1923)
  1. 1. William (Francis Lowrie) Jr 1900–1977
  2. 2. Edward (Donald) Lowrie 1898–1959
  3. 3. James (G.) Lowrie 1906–1996
  4. 4. Annie Lowrie 1903–2000
  5. 5. Mary Lowrie 1899–

Margaret Downs's Timeline

10 Records

1869
Apr 1869
Birth of Margaret Downs in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Margaret Downs resided here in Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Margaret Downs resided here in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Margaret Downs resided here in Williamstown East Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamstown East Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Margaret Downs resided here in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
Margaret Downs resided here in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 66
Margaret Downs resided here in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 71
Margaret Downs resided here in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 81
Margaret Downs resided here in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1962
1962
Age 93
Death of Margaret Downs in Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1869
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03486; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-140
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1560; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 152
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 2341762
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1118; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 162
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1404; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241404
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williamstown East Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1338; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375351
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pottsville Republican; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1962; Publication Place: Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.7855916,0.45166063,0.948543&xid=3355
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Williamstown, Dauphi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1118; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1404; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241404

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williamstown East Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williamstown East Ward, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1338; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375351

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1560; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 152

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 2341762

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03486; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-140

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03486; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 22-140

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Williamstown, Dauphi

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 42 Charles St., Metuchen, N.J.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pottsville Republican; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1962; Publication Place: Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.7855916,0.45166063,0.948543&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Williamstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pottsville Republican; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1962; Publication Place: Pottsville, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.7855916,0.45166063,0.948543&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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