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Martin Downs 1858–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1858

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: Sep 4 1902

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

Father: Martin Downs

Mother: Sarah Hart

Spouse(s): Alice Hanrahan

Children(s): Russel Downs, Bertha Downs, Helen Downs, Lewis Downs, Matilda Downs

In 1858, Martin Downs entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Martin Downs And Sarah Hart. In 1870, Martin Downs resided in North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, Martin Downs resided in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Martin Downs married Alice Hanrahan, and had children including Bertha Downs, Helen Downs, Lewis Downs, Matilda Downs, Russel Edward Downs. Martin Downs passed away in 1902 in Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Martin Downs entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Martin Downs And Sarah Hart.
  • In 1870, Martin Downs resided in North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, Martin Downs resided in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Martin Downs married Alice Hanrahan, and had children including Bertha Downs, Helen Downs, Lewis Downs, Matilda Downs, Russel Edward Downs.
  • Martin Downs passed away in 1902 in Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martin Downs's Ancestors

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Martin Downs
1858–1902
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Martin Downs
1831–1908
Ireland
Sarah Hart
1833–1903
Ireland
Grandparents
Patrick ("Padred") Downs
1795–
Ireland
Ann Elmes
1795–1870
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Downs's Descendants

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Martin Downs (Oct 1858–Sep 4 1902) m. Alice Hanrahan (27 Mar 1860–27 Apr 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

Martin Downs's Timeline

4 Records

1858
Oct 1858
Birth of Martin Downs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 12
Martin Downs resided here in North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
North Union, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Martin Downs resided here in Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1902
Sep 4 1902
Age 44
Death of Martin Downs in Coal Township Shamokin Northumberland Pennsylvania
Coal Township Shamokin Northumberland Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1858
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 063911-067150
    [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: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1449; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241449
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shamokin, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1449; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241449

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 4 1902
    Event Place: Coal Township Shamokin Northumberland Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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