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Martin Downey 1917–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Mar 1917

Birth Location: Lanchester, Durham

Death Date: 19 Nov 1980

Death Location: 7 Woodbine Rd, Pity Me, Durham

Father: John Downey

Mother: Mary Regan

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The story of Martin Downey began in 1917 in Lanchester, Durham. In 1939, Martin Downey resided in Durham, England. Martin Downey passed away in 1980 in 7 Woodbine Rd, Pity Me, Durham.

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Biography

  • The story of Martin Downey began in 1917 in Lanchester, Durham.
  • In 1939, Martin Downey resided in Durham, England.
  • Martin Downey passed away in 1980 in 7 Woodbine Rd, Pity Me, Durham.

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Martin Downey's Ancestors

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Martin Downey
1917–1980
Birth Place: Lanchester, Durham
Parents
John Jack Downey
1883–1957
Cork, Ireland
Mary (Elizabeth) Regan
1879–1924
Kyo, Catchgate, Durham
Grandparents
Martin Regan
1854–1938
Roscommon, Ireland
Margaret Brown
1861–1946
Collierley, Durham, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Downey's Timeline

3 Records

1917
9 Mar 1917
Birth of Martin Downey in Lanchester, Durham
Lanchester, Durham
1939
1939
Age 22
Martin Downey resided here in Durham, England
Durham, England
1980
19 Nov 1980
Age 63
Death of Martin Downey in 7 Woodbine Rd, Pity Me, Durham
7 Woodbine Rd, Pity Me, Durham

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1917
    Event Place: Lanchester, Durham
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012863C

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Durham, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012863C

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1980
    Event Place: 7 Woodbine Rd, Pity Me, Durham

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