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Martha Jane (Amos) Downey 1880–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1880

Birth Location: Harrison, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 24 Aug 1946

Death Location: Mercer, Missouri, USA

Father: Amos Downey

Mother: Margret Powers

Spouse(s): William Alexander

Children(s): Darrel Alexander, Dolf Alexander, Don Alexander, Fern Alexander, Arthr Alexander, Eideth Alexander, Louis Alexander, James Alexander, Virgie Alexander

In 1880, Martha Jane (Amos) Downey entered the world in Harrison, Missouri, USA, born to Amos Downey And Margret Isophene Powers. In 1900, Martha Jane (Amos) Downey resided in Murray, Marshall, Kansas, USA. In 1920, Martha Jane (Amos) Downey resided in Arlington, Phelps, Missouri, USA. Martha Jane (Amos) Downey married William Henry Alexander, and had children including Arthr B William Alexander, Darrel Sandy William Alexander, Dolf William Alexander, Don William Alexander, Eideth M William Alexander, Fern William Alexander, James R William Alexander, Louis W William Alexander, Virgie E William Alexander. Martha Jane (Amos) Downey passed away in 1946 in Mercer, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Martha Jane (Amos) Downey entered the world in Harrison, Missouri, USA, born to Amos Downey And Margret Isophene Powers.
  • In 1900, Martha Jane (Amos) Downey resided in Murray, Marshall, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Martha Jane (Amos) Downey resided in Arlington, Phelps, Missouri, USA.
  • Martha Jane (Amos) Downey married William Henry Alexander, and had children including Arthr B William Alexander, Darrel Sandy William Alexander, Dolf William Alexander, Don William Alexander, Eideth M William Alexander, Fern William Alexander, James R William Alexander, Louis W William Alexander, Virgie E William Alexander.
  • Martha Jane (Amos) Downey passed away in 1946 in Mercer, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Amos Downey
1848–1936
Birth Location: Cole, Illinois, USA
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Margret Powers
1856–1896
Birth Location: Mercer, Missouri, USA
MP

Spouses(s)

William Alexander
1875–1960
Birth Location: Mercer, Missouri, USA
WA

Children(s)

Darrel Alexander
1900–1973
Birth Location: Bethany, Missouri, USA
DA
Dolf Alexander
1899–1935
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
DA
Don Alexander
1901–1938
Birth Location: Kansas, USA
DA
Fern Alexander
1903–1979
Birth Location: Kansas, USA
FA
Arthr Alexander
1898–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
AA
Eideth Alexander
1904–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
EA
Louis Alexander
1907–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
LA
James Alexander
1909–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
JA
Virgie Alexander
1910–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
VA

Martha Downey's Ancestors

Self
Martha Downey
1880–1946
Birth Place: Harrison, Missouri, USA
Parents
Amos Downey
1848–1936
Cole, Illinois, USA
Margret (Isophene) Powers
1856–1896
Mercer, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Downey's Descendants

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Martha (Jane (Amos)) Downey (21 Mar 1880–24 Aug 1946) m. William (Henry) Alexander (7 Sep 1875–Nov 1960)
  1. 1. Darrel ("Sandy" (William)) Alexander 1900–1973
  2. 2. Dolf ((William)) Alexander 1899–1935
  3. 3. Don ((William)) Alexander 1901–1938
  4. 4. Fern ((William)) Alexander 1903–1979
  5. 5. Arthr (B. (William)) Alexander 1898–
  6. 6. Eideth (M. (William)) Alexander 1904–
  7. 7. Louis (W. (William)) Alexander 1907–
  8. 8. James (R. (William)) Alexander 1909–
  9. 9. Virgie (E. (William)) Alexander 1910–

Martha Downey's Timeline

5 Records

1880
21 Mar 1880
Birth of Martha Jane (Amos) Downey in Harrison, Missouri, USA
Harrison, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Martha Jane (Amos) Downey resided here in Murray, Marshall, Kansas, USA
Murray, Marshall, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Martha Jane (Amos) Downey resided here in Arlington, Phelps, Missouri, USA
Arlington, Phelps, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Martha Jane (Amos) Downey resided here in Madison, Mercer, Missouri, USA
Madison, Mercer, Missouri, USA
1946
24 Aug 1946
Age 66
Death of Martha Jane (Amos) Downey in Mercer, Missouri, USA
Mercer, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1880
    Event Place: Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arlington, Phelps, Missouri; Roll: T625_941; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 66
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Mercer, Missouri; Roll: 1212; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340947
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Murray, Marshall, Kansas; Roll: 489; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240489

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Murray, Marshall, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Murray, Marshall, Kansas; Roll: 489; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1240489

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Arlington, Phelps, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Arlington, Phelps, Missouri; Roll: T625_941; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 66

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Madison, Mercer, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Madison, Mercer, Missouri; Roll: 1212; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340947

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1946
    Event Place: Mercer, Missouri, USA
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