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Oscar Downs 1838–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 December 1838

Birth Location: Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Death Date: 16 February 1920

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: John Downs

Mother: Ethelinda ?

Spouse(s): Groenthlean Beaubien

Children(s):

The story of Oscar Downs began in 1838 in Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America. In 1850, Oscar Downs resided in Evans, Erie, New York, USA. In 1860, Oscar Downs resided in Drury, Mercia, Rock Island, Illinois, USA. Oscar Downs married Groenthlean Gwinnie Beaubien. Oscar Downs passed away in 1920 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Oscar Downs began in 1838 in Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Oscar Downs resided in Evans, Erie, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Oscar Downs resided in Drury, Mercia, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
  • Oscar Downs married Groenthlean Gwinnie Beaubien.
  • Oscar Downs passed away in 1920 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Oscar Downs's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Downs
1838–1920
Birth Place: Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Parents
John Hancock Downs
1809–1891
Orland, Hancock County, Maine, United States of America
Ethelinda (Getchell Wife #1) ?
1821–1859
Maine
Grandparents
1778–1850
Orland Hancock Maine
Nancy Hancock
1785–1851
Hancock, Orland, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Hancock
1738–1819
Mary Walker
1739–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Hancock
1716–1765
Prudence White
1714–1793
Samuel ll
1718–
Mary Carlisle
1720–

Oscar Downs's Timeline

7 Records

1838
3 December 1838
Birth of Oscar Downs in Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 12
Oscar Downs resided here in Evans, Erie, New York, USA
Evans, Erie, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
Oscar Downs resided here in Drury, Mercia, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Drury, Mercia, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Oscar Downs resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
Oscar Downs resided here in Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 82
Oscar Downs resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1920
16 February 1920
Age 82
Death of Oscar Downs in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 December 1838
    Event Place: Albion, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922, Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; Pre 1892 Delayed Returns; Roll Number: 31
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1499; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 23
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 193; Page: 568a; Enumeration District: 106
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Drury, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: M653_222; Page: 261; Family History Library F
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1287; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0242; FHL microfilm: 1375300
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Naval Enlistment Rendezvous, 1855-1891
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    [11] Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Marriages, Milwaukee Public Library; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Vital Records; Call Number: 929.3
    [12] Oregon, U.S., State Military Records, 1847-1977

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Evans, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Drury, Mercia, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Drury, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: M653_222; Page: 261; Family History Library F

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 193; Page: 568a; Enumeration District: 106

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portland Ward 10, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T624_1287; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0242; FHL microfilm: 1375300

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1499; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 23

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 February 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Portland, Oregon Deaths, 1915-1924
    [3] Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; Death Index Portland 1915-1924; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index Portland A-Z; Year Range: 1915-1924
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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