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Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey 1822–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1822

Birth Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 6 Aug 1896

Death Location: Mercer, Kentucky, United States

Father: James Downey

Mother: Mary Riley

Spouse(s): Roland Wright

Children(s): Andrew Wright, Hester Wright, Sarah Wright, Savona Wright, Robert Wright, Pryor Wright, Nancy Wright, Georgia Wright, Susan Wright, Permelia Wright, Eliza Wright, Mary Wright

In 1822, Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey entered the world in Mercer, Kentucky, United States, born to James Downey And Mary Polly Riley. In 1860, Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey resided in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States. In 1880, Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey resided in Mercer, Kentucky, United States. Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey married Roland Wright, and had children including Andrew Andy S Wright, Eliza Jane Wright, Georgia Ann Wright, Hester Wright, Mary E Wright, Nancy L Wright, Permelia H Wright, Pryor Wright, Robert Wolly Wright, Sarah M Sallie Wright, Savona Amila Wright, Susan Wright. Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey passed away in 1896 in Mercer, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey entered the world in Mercer, Kentucky, United States, born to James Downey And Mary Polly Riley.
  • In 1860, Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey resided in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1880, Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey resided in Mercer, Kentucky, United States.
  • Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey married Roland Wright, and had children including Andrew Andy S Wright, Eliza Jane Wright, Georgia Ann Wright, Hester Wright, Mary E Wright, Nancy L Wright, Permelia H Wright, Pryor Wright, Robert Wolly Wright, Sarah M Sallie Wright, Savona Amila Wright, Susan Wright.
  • Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey passed away in 1896 in Mercer, Kentucky, United States.

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Martha Downey's Ancestors

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Martha Downey
1822–1896
Birth Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Parents
James Downey
1780–1846
Virginia, United States
Mary (Polly) Riley
1772–1846
Maryland, United States
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Downey's Descendants

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Martha (Elizabeth "Patsy") Downey (8 Aug 1822–6 Aug 1896) m. Roland Wright (7 Apr 1814–31 Oct 1903)
  1. 1. Andrew ("Andy" S.) Wright 1851–1922 m. Lucinda ("Lucy" Jane) Patterson 1850–1925
    1. 1. Ollie (Susan) Wright 1885–1936 m. Robert ("Bob" Louis) Reneau 1879–1960
      1. 1. Ollie (Susan) Reneau 1930–1930
      2. 2. Goldman ("Perry" Patterson) Reneau 1925–2008
      3. 3. Emma (Lou) Reneau 1921–1999
      4. 4. Viola (Rene) Reneau 1919–1991 m. William (Orbin) Kindley 1919–1976 m. William (Cleveland) Price 1911–
      5. 5. Robert (A.) Reneau 1916–1984 m. Fleta (Rhea) Rogers 1918–2009
      6. 6. Geneva Reneau 1913–1990 m. Adrian Hix 1897–1976
      7. 7. Beatrice ("Slick") Reneau 1911–2002 m. David ("Dave" Richard) Meuir 1911–2000 m. Austin (Bryant) Wilmeth 1907–1956
        1. 1. Leonard (Bryant) Wilmeth 1933–2007
      8. 8. Ruth ("Rumie") Reneau 1908–1996
      9. 9. Mary (Jane) Reneau 1906–1991 m. John (Wesley) Hix 1904–1978
        1. 1. John (Wesley) Hix 1925–1978
      10. 10. Stella (M.) Reneau 1905–1988 m. Clyde (Travis) Johnson 1900–
      11. 11. Dudley Reneau 1903–1983 m. Juanita Leach 1906–
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Wright 1874–1910
  2. 2. Hester Wright 1868–
  3. 3. Sarah (M. "Sallie") Wright 1864–
  4. 4. Savona (Amila) Wright 1857–
  5. 5. Robert (Wolly) Wright 1855–
  6. 6. Pryor Wright 1852–1885
  7. 7. Nancy (L.) Wright 1847–1919
  8. 8. Georgia (Ann) Wright 1848–
  9. 9. Susan Wright 1862–1901
  10. 10. Permelia (H.) Wright 1856–
  11. 11. Eliza (Jane) Wright 1852–1911
  12. 12. Mary (E.) Wright 1845–1937

Martha Downey's Timeline

4 Records

1822
8 Aug 1822
Birth of Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 38
Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey resided here in District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States
District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 58
Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey resided here in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
1896
6 Aug 1896
Age 74
Death of Martha Elizabeth "Patsy" Downey in Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Mercer, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1822
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 132; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 559; Image: 15.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 559; Image: 15.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Mercer, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 132; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1896
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, United States

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