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Mary Evelyn Downey 1869–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1869

Birth Location: Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 4 May 1949

Death Location: Scotts Hill, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Elijah Downey

Mother: Martha Smith

Spouse(s): James Pratt

Children(s): Bessie Pratt, Ola Pratt, Vicie Pratt, Festus Pratt, James Pratt, Vertie Pratt, Jessie Pratt

Mary Evelyn Downey was born in 1869 in Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America, the child of Elijah Downey And Martha A Smith. In 1870, Mary Evelyn Downey resided in District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Mary Evelyn Downey resided in Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA. Mary Evelyn Downey married James Andrew Pratt, and had children including Bessie V Pratt, Festus Augustus Pratt, James Marion Pratt, Jessie Pratt, Ola May Pratt, Vertie Mahala Pratt, Vicie Ann Pratt. Mary Evelyn Downey passed away in 1949 in Scotts Hill, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Mary Evelyn Downey was born in 1869 in Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America, the child of Elijah Downey And Martha A Smith.
  • In 1870, Mary Evelyn Downey resided in District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Mary Evelyn Downey resided in Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA.
  • Mary Evelyn Downey married James Andrew Pratt, and had children including Bessie V Pratt, Festus Augustus Pratt, James Marion Pratt, Jessie Pratt, Ola May Pratt, Vertie Mahala Pratt, Vicie Ann Pratt.
  • Mary Evelyn Downey passed away in 1949 in Scotts Hill, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Downey
1850–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Martha Smith
1847–1898
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

James Pratt
1869–1940
Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Children(s)

Bessie Pratt
1906–2002
Birth Location: Decaturville, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
BP
Ola Pratt
1893–1956
Birth Location: Decaturville, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
OP
Vicie Pratt
1888–1981
Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
VP
Festus Pratt
1898–1986
Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
FP
James Pratt
1891–1983
Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Vertie Pratt
1896–1975
Birth Location: Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
VP
Jessie Pratt
1903–1991
Birth Location: Decaturville, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
JP

Mary Downey's Ancestors

Self
Mary Downey
1869–1949
Birth Place: Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Elijah Downey
1850–
Tennessee
Martha (A) Smith
1847–1898
Tennessee
Grandparents
Temple Smith
1817–1871
North Carolina
Elizabeth Savage
1818–1880
, , North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Drury Savage
1785–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Drury Savage
1737–1785
Amey
1755–

Mary Downey's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Evelyn) Downey (14 May 1869–4 May 1949) m. James (Andrew) Pratt (23 Mar 1869–17 November 1940)
  1. 1. Bessie (V.) Pratt 1906–2002
  2. 2. Ola (May) Pratt 1893–1956
  3. 3. Vicie (Ann) Pratt 1888–1981
  4. 4. Festus (Augustus) Pratt 1898–1986
  5. 5. James (Marion) Pratt 1891–1983 m. Mary (Jane) Kennedy 1890–1980
    1. 1. Earl (Roy) Pratt 1909–1968
    2. 2. Jewel (Pearl) Pratt 1912–1971
    3. 3. Loye (Mae) Pratt 1916–2000
    4. 4. Grace (Leona) Pratt 1920–2001 m. J (B) Burnett 1920–1968
    5. 5. Mildred (Lola) Pratt 1923–1994
    6. 6. James (Clois) Pratt 1926–2003
    7. 7. William (Glenn) Pratt 1929–2000
    8. 8. Valon (D.) Pratt 1933–1933
    9. 9. Keeton Pratt 1915–1916
  6. 6. Vertie (Mahala) Pratt 1896–1975
  7. 7. Jessie Pratt 1903–1991

Mary Downey's Timeline

9 Records

1869
14 May 1869
Birth of Mary Evelyn Downey in Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 1
Mary Evelyn Downey resided here in District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Mary Evelyn Downey resided here in Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Mary Evelyn Downey resided here in Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Mary Evelyn Downey resided here in Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
Mary Evelyn Downey resided here in District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 66
Mary Evelyn Downey resided here in Sh, Decatur, Tennessee
Sh, Decatur, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 71
Mary Evelyn Downey resided here in District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
1949
4 May 1949
Age 80
Death of Mary Evelyn Downey in Decaturville, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
Decaturville, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1869
    Event Place: Knox County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 5
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 20-12
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 66
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0013
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1524; Page: 40B; Family History Library Film: 553023
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0025
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375507
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 4, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1524; Page: 40B; Family History Library Film: 553023

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0025

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375507

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1737; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 66

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 10, Decatur, Tennessee; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Decatur, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 20-12

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: District 10, Decatur, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03886; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 20-12

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1949
    Event Place: Decaturville, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 5
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Scotts Hill, Decatur County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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