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Reuben Downey 1816–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1816

Birth Location: Georgia, United States

Death Date: 5 Feb 1882

Death Location: Marengo, Alabama, United States

Father: Calvin Downey

Mother: Phoebe Anderson

Spouse(s): Mary Clanton

Children(s): Martha Pritchet, Mary Downey, Rhoda Downey, Elizabeth Downey, Nancy Downey, William Downey, Burrell Downey, Raleigh Downey, Peyton Downey, John Downey, Reuben Downey

The story of Reuben Downey began in 1816 in Georgia, United States. In 1840, Reuben Downey resided in Marengo, Alabama, United States. In 1850, Reuben Downey resided in Clarke, Alabama. Reuben Downey married Mary Mahala Clanton, and had children including Burrell E Downey, Elizabeth Phoebe Downey, John C Downey, Martha Pritchet, Mary Downey, Nancy Downey, Peyton Erastus Downey, Raleigh Champion Rolly Downey, Reuben Downey, Rhoda Ann Downey, William J Downey. Reuben Downey passed away in 1882 in Marengo, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Downey began in 1816 in Georgia, United States.
  • In 1840, Reuben Downey resided in Marengo, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1850, Reuben Downey resided in Clarke, Alabama.
  • Reuben Downey married Mary Mahala Clanton, and had children including Burrell E Downey, Elizabeth Phoebe Downey, John C Downey, Martha Pritchet, Mary Downey, Nancy Downey, Peyton Erastus Downey, Raleigh Champion Rolly Downey, Reuben Downey, Rhoda Ann Downey, William J Downey.
  • Reuben Downey passed away in 1882 in Marengo, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Downey's Ancestors

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Reuben Downey
1816–1882
Birth Place: Georgia, United States
Parents
Calvin Downey
1793–1854
North Carolina, USA
Phoebe (Ann) Anderson
1792–1837
Wilkes County, Georgia
Grandparents
Samuel (Peter) Downey
1760–1803
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Anna Cook
1768–1860
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Johnathon Anderson
1766–1837
Wilkes, Georgia, United States
Mary Bishop
1769–1850
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Peter Downey
1734–1803
Margaret Aston
1736–1800
John Anderson
1731–1784
Honour Anderson
1735–1800
James Bishop
1743–1820
Phoebe Simonson
1746–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Aston
1709–1766
Mary McElroy
1713–1792
Magness Simison
1737–1795
Elizabeth Simonton
1741–1810

Reuben Downey's Descendants

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Reuben Downey (13 Mar 1816–5 Feb 1882) m. Mary (Mahala) Clanton (16 Apr 1817–25 Jan 1887)
  1. 1. Martha Pritchet 1860–1924
  2. 2. Mary Downey 1840–1910
  3. 3. Rhoda (Ann) Downey 1855–1922
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Phoebe) Downey 1837–1916
  5. 5. Nancy Downey 1844–1907
  6. 6. William (J.) Downey 1852–1923
  7. 7. Burrell (E) Downey 1840–1862
  8. 8. Raleigh (Champion "Rolly") Downey 1850–1920
  9. 9. Peyton (Erastus) Downey 1847–1893
  10. 10. John (C) Downey 1850–1914
  11. 11. Reuben Downey 1839–

Reuben Downey's Timeline

8 Records

1816
13 Mar 1816
Birth of Reuben Downey in Georgia, United States
Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 24
Reuben Downey resided here in Marengo, Alabama, United States
Marengo, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 34
Reuben Downey resided here in Clarke, Alabama
Clarke, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 44
Reuben Downey resided here in Township 12 Range 3 East, Marengo, Alabama, United States
Township 12 Range 3 East, Marengo, Alabama, United States
1866
1866
Age 50
Reuben Downey resided here in Marengo, Alabama
Marengo, Alabama
1870
1870
Age 54
Reuben Downey resided here in Pineville, Marengo, Alabama, United States
Pineville, Marengo, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 64
Reuben Downey resided here in Choctaw Corner, Clarke, Alabama, USA
Choctaw Corner, Clarke, Alabama, USA
1882
5 Feb 1882
Age 66
Death of Reuben Downey in Marengo, Alabama, United States
Marengo, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1816
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Clarke, Alabama; Roll: M432_3; Page: 235A; Image: 469
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pineville, Marengo, Alabama; Roll: M593_28; Page: 493B; Image: 572; Family History Library Film: 545527
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Choctaw Corner, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: 7; Family History Film: 1254007; Page: 465B; Image: 0562
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 61.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DT1
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 12 Range 3 East, Marengo, Alabama; Roll: M653_15; Page: 309; Image: 309; Family History Library Film: 803015

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Marengo, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Marengo, Alabama; Roll: 9; Page: 56; Image: 117; Family History Library Film: 0002334

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Clarke, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Clarke, Alabama; Roll: M432_3; Page: 235A; Image: 469

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 12 Range 3 East, Marengo, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 12 Range 3 East, Marengo, Alabama; Roll: M653_15; Page: 309; Image: 309; Family History Library Film: 803015

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Marengo, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama State Census
    [2] Alabama State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pineville, Marengo, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pineville, Marengo, Alabama; Roll: M593_28; Page: 493B; Image: 572; Family History Library Film: 545527

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Choctaw Corner, Clarke, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Choctaw Corner, Clarke, Alabama; Roll: 7; Family History Film: 1254007; Page: 465B; Image: 0562

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1882
    Event Place: Marengo, Alabama, United States

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