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Martin Downey 1832–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1832

Birth Location: Howick, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: Apr 1897

Death Location: Durham, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Father: James Downey

Mother: Margaret Swordy

Spouse(s): Henrietta Fenwick

Children(s): Henrietta Rutledge, William Downey, Margaret Downey, John Downey, Thomas Downey, George Downey, Martin Downey, Andrew Downey, James Downey

The story of Martin Downey began in 1832 in Howick, England, United Kingdom. In 1871, Martin Downey resided in St James, Durham, England. Martin Downey married Henrietta Fenwick, and had children including Andrew Downey, George Downey, Henrietta Rutledge, James Downey, John Fenwick Downey, Margaret Jane Downey, Martin Downey, Thomas Downey, William John Downey. Martin Downey passed away in 1897 in Durham, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.

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Biography

  • The story of Martin Downey began in 1832 in Howick, England, United Kingdom.
  • In 1871, Martin Downey resided in St James, Durham, England.
  • Martin Downey married Henrietta Fenwick, and had children including Andrew Downey, George Downey, Henrietta Rutledge, James Downey, John Fenwick Downey, Margaret Jane Downey, Martin Downey, Thomas Downey, William John Downey.
  • Martin Downey passed away in 1897 in Durham, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martin Downey's Ancestors

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Martin Downey
1832–1897
Birth Place: Howick, England, United Kingdom
Parents
James Downey
1804–1863
Alnwick, Northumberland, England
Margaret Swordy
1804–1850
Lesbury, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
William Downey
1779–1847
Alnwick, Northumberland, England
Mary Henderson
1778–1837
Lesbury, Northumberland, England
Thomas Swordy
1770–
Northumberland, England
Jean Gallon
1771–
Alnwick, Northumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
Mary Foordy
1739–1801
Eleanor Younghusband
1755–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Downey's Descendants

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Martin Downey (6 May 1832–Apr 1897) m. Henrietta Fenwick (1 Jul 1838–1921)
  1. 1. Henrietta Rutledge 1879–1959 m. Robert Rutledge 1878–1959
    1. 1. Mary Boyle 1903–1978 m. John Boyle 1902–1951
      1. 1. Mary Boyle 1931–2006 m. William McCoy 1932–1993 m. Peter Slavin 1930–2008
      2. 2. Robert (J) Boyle 1925–1997
    2. 2. William (John Downey) Rutledge 1903–1940 m. Mary (Jane) Cullen 1905–1992
      1. 1. Timothy Rutledge 1931–2014
      2. 2. William (Bernard) Rutledge 1929–1989
    3. 3. Thomas Rutledge 1907–1990
    4. 4. Henrietta (Fenwick) Rutledge 1910–1915
    5. 5. Robert Rutledge 1914–1993
    6. 6. Margaret (Jane Downey) Rutledge 1912–1914
    7. 7. Henry Rutledge 1920–1921
  2. 2. William (John) Downey 1866–1902
  3. 3. Margaret (Jane) Downey 1868–1888
  4. 4. John (Fenwick) Downey 1871–1937
  5. 5. Thomas Downey 1872–1950
  6. 6. George Downey 1863–1939
  7. 7. Martin Downey 1864–1923
  8. 8. Andrew Downey 1877–1944
  9. 9. James Downey 1857–1917 m. Margaret (Isabella) Thom 1866–1927

Martin Downey's Timeline

7 Records

1832
6 May 1832
Birth of Martin Downey in Howick, England, United Kingdom
Howick, England, United Kingdom
1832
6 May 1832
Martin Downey was baptized in Howick, Northumberland, England
Howick, Northumberland, England
1871
1871
Age 39
Martin Downey resided here in St James, Durham, England
St James, Durham, England
1881
1881
Age 49
Martin Downey resided here in Gateshead, Durham, England
Gateshead, Durham, England
1891
1891
Age 59
Martin Downey resided here in Gateshead, Durham, England
Gateshead, Durham, England
1897
31 May 1897
Age 65
Death of Martin Downey in 66 Peareth Street, Gateshead, Durham, England
66 Peareth Street, Gateshead, Durham, England
1897
Apr 1897
Age 65
Death of Martin Downey in Durham, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Durham, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1832
    Event Place: Howick, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] Class: HO107; Piece 318; Book: 13; Civil Parish: Monkhouse; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 0; Page: 1; Line: 6; GSU roll: 241358.
    [2] Class: RG9; Piece: 3803; Folio: 89; Page: 8; GSU roll: 543189.
    [3] Class: RG10; Piece: 5058; Folio: 13; Page: 19; GSU roll: 848417.
    [4] Class: RG11; Piece: 5037; Folio: 116; Page: 11; GSU roll: 1342214.
    [5] Class: RG12; Piece: 4182; Folio 127; Page 58; GSU roll: 6099292.
    [6] 1881 England Census
    [7] 1891 England Census
    [8] 1871 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 May 1832
    Event Place: Howick, Northumberland, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: St James, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Gateshead, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Gateshead, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1897
    Event Place: 66 Peareth Street, Gateshead, Durham, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1897
    Event Place: Durham, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

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