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Peter D. Downs 1830–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1830

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 23 Dec 1905

Death Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America

Father: Patrick Downs

Mother: Ann Elmes

Spouse(s): Ellen Burns

Children(s): Elizabeth Downs, Sarah (Shetler), Mary Downs, Nellie Downs

In 1830, Peter D. Downs entered the world in Ireland, born to Patrick Padred Downs And Ann Elmes. In 1880, Peter D. Downs resided in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA. In 1900, Peter D. Downs resided in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA. Peter D. Downs married Ellen M Burns, and had children including Elizabeth E Downs, Mary Ann Nan Downs, Nellie K Downs, Sarah Sadie Agnes Downs Shetler. Peter D. Downs passed away in 1905 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Peter D. Downs entered the world in Ireland, born to Patrick Padred Downs And Ann Elmes.
  • In 1880, Peter D. Downs resided in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA.
  • In 1900, Peter D. Downs resided in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA.
  • Peter D. Downs married Ellen M Burns, and had children including Elizabeth E Downs, Mary Ann Nan Downs, Nellie K Downs, Sarah Sadie Agnes Downs Shetler.
  • Peter D. Downs passed away in 1905 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Downs's Ancestors

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Peter Downs
1830–1905
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
Patrick "Padred" Downs
1795–
Ireland
Ann Elmes
1795–1870
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Downs's Descendants

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Peter (D.) Downs (May 1830–23 Dec 1905) m. Ellen (M.) Burns (1842–1918)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (E.) Downs 1872–1940
  2. 2. Sarah ("Sadie" Agnes Downs) (Shetler) 1879–1962
  3. 3. Mary (Ann "Nan") Downs 1875–1956
  4. 4. Nellie (K) Downs 1883–1967

Peter Downs's Timeline

4 Records

1830
May 1830
Birth of Peter D. Downs in Ireland
Ireland
1880
1880
Age 50
Peter D. Downs resided here in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
1900
1900
Age 70
Peter D. Downs resided here in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
1905
23 Dec 1905
Age 75
Death of Peter D. Downs in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1830
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: 90; Page: 403D; Enumeration District: 042
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: 124; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240124
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: 90; Page: 403D; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado; Roll: 124; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1240124

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1905
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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