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Martin Downs 1831–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 October 1831

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 14 March 1908

Death Location: Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Patrick Downs

Mother: Ann Elmes

Spouse(s): Sarah Hart

Children(s): Sarah Downs, John Downs, Thomas Downs, Martin Downs, Catherine Downs, Frank Downs, Margaret Downs, George Downs, Fred Downs, Anna Downs

The story of Martin Downs began in 1831 in Ireland. Martin Downs married Sarah Hart, and had children including Anna Downs, Catherine Downs, Frank Downs, Fred Downs, George Downs, John Downs, Margaret Downs, Martin Downs, Sarah Sadie Downs, Thomas Downs. Martin Downs passed away in 1908 in Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martin Downs began in 1831 in Ireland.
  • Martin Downs married Sarah Hart, and had children including Anna Downs, Catherine Downs, Frank Downs, Fred Downs, George Downs, John Downs, Margaret Downs, Martin Downs, Sarah Sadie Downs, Thomas Downs.
  • Martin Downs passed away in 1908 in Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Patrick Downs
1795–
Birth Location: Ireland
PD
Ann Elmes
1795–1870
Birth Location: Ireland
AE

Spouses(s)

Sarah Hart
1833–1903
Birth Location: Ireland
SH

Children(s)

Sarah Downs
1867–1933
Birth Location: Pottsville, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
SD
John Downs
1854–1913
Birth Location: England
JD
Thomas Downs
1855–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
TD
Martin Downs
1858–1902
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Catherine Downs
1863–1912
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
CD
Frank Downs
1866–1949
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
FD
Margaret Downs
1869–1962
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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George Downs
1871–1894
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
GD
Fred Downs
1872–1896
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
FD
Anna Downs
1846–1922
Birth Location: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
AD

Martin Downs's Ancestors

Self
Martin Downs
1831–1908
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Patrick "Padred" Downs
1795–
Ireland
Ann Elmes
1795–1870
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Downs's Descendants

1.
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Martin Downs (1 October 1831–14 March 1908) m. Sarah Hart (1833–1903)
  1. 1. Sarah ((Sadie)) Downs 1867–1933 m. Thomas Connelly 1862–
    1. 1. Mable (R) Connelly 1891–
    2. 2. Leo (T) Connelly 1889–
    3. 3. Hanah (G) Conley 1893–
    4. 4. Harriet (G) Connelly 1894–
  2. 2. John Downs 1854–1913 m. Anna Jacoby 1864–1914
  3. 3. Thomas Downs 1855– m. Katherine (Lavina "Kate" Herring) (Mohrbach) 1861–1937
    1. 1. George (Allen) Downs 1878–1946 m. Caroline (Victoria) Burkert 1879–1958
      1. 1. Robert (Edgar) Downs 1921–1944
      2. 2. Helen (A) Downs 1912–
      3. 3. John (Thomas) Downs 1913–1969
      4. 4. Katherine (Irene) Downs 1906–1987
  4. 4. Martin Downs 1858–1902 m. Alice Hanrahan 1860–1955
    1. 1. Russel (Edward) Downs 1890–1955 m. Helen Wilson 1865–
    2. 2. Bertha Downs 1887–1916
    3. 3. Helen Downs 1893–1968 m. Edward (Joseph) Schmeltz 1899–1954
      1. 1. Margret (Ann) Schmeltz 1928–2004
    4. 4. Lewis Downs 1894–
    5. 5. Matilda Downs 1888–1975
  5. 5. Catherine Downs 1863–1912
  6. 6. Frank Downs 1866–1949 m. Agnes Hansahan 1864–1940
    1. 1. Frank (Joseph) Downs 1891–1948
    2. 2. Robert Downs 1902–
    3. 3. Marion Downs 1896–
  7. 7. Margaret Downs 1869–1962 m. William (Patrick) Lowrie 1865–1923
    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–
  8. 8. George Downs 1871–1894
  9. 9. Fred Downs 1872–1896
  10. 10. Anna Downs 1846–1922

Martin Downs's Timeline

10 Records

1831
1 October 1831
Birth of Martin Downs in Ireland
Ireland
1845
1845
Age 14
Martin Downs was married in Sligo, Ireland
Sligo, Ireland
1851
1851
Age 20
Martin Downs resided here in Manchester, Lancashire, England
Manchester, Lancashire, England
1853
January 1853
Age 22
Martin Downs was married in Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
1870
1870
Age 39
Martin Downs resided here in North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 49
Martin Downs resided here in Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1884
1884
Age 53
Martin Downs resided here in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 69
Martin Downs resided here in Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1908
14 March 1908
Age 77
Death of Martin Downs in Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1908
26 Mar 1908
Age 77
Martin Downs - Probate in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 October 1831
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1118; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 162
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1447; Page: 39B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1398; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241398
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Sligo, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: January 1853
    Event Place: Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1843
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1398; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1447; Page: 39B

    Genealogy Event 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver, Columbia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1398; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 March 1908
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1772-1907; Index, 1792-1930; Author: Northumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1908
    Event Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1772-1907; Index, 1792-1930; Author: Northumberland County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Northumberland, Pennsylvania
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