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Rex Stuart Downey 1924–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 October 1924

Birth Location: Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 07 November 1968

Death Location: Wichita, Kansas, USA

Father: Leo Downey

Mother: Mettie High

Spouse(s): Theresa Donahue

Children(s): Stuart Downey

The story of Rex Stuart Downey began in 1924 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Rex Stuart Downey resided in Cedar Fork, Cedar Fork, Durham, North Carolina, US. In 1942, Rex Stuart Downey resided in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Rex Stuart Downey married Theresa Donahue, and had children including Christopher Downey, Stephanie L Downey, Stuart R Downey. Rex Stuart Downey passed away in 1968 in Wichita, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rex Stuart Downey began in 1924 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Rex Stuart Downey resided in Cedar Fork, Cedar Fork, Durham, North Carolina, US.
  • In 1942, Rex Stuart Downey resided in Durham, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rex Stuart Downey married Theresa Donahue, and had children including Christopher Downey, Stephanie L Downey, Stuart R Downey.
  • Rex Stuart Downey passed away in 1968 in Wichita, Kansas, USA.

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Rex Downey's Ancestors

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Rex Downey
1924–1968
Birth Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Leo Allen Downey
1892–1965
Granville County, North Carolina
Mettie (Alene) High
1893–1934
Cedar Fork, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Rex Downey's Descendants

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Rex (Stuart) Downey (16 October 1924–07 November 1968) m. Theresa Donahue (23 May 1923–27 June 1993)
  1. 1. Stuart (R) Downey 1949–2020

Rex Downey's Timeline

4 Records

1924
16 October 1924
Birth of Rex Stuart Downey in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
Rex Stuart Downey resided here in Cedar Fork, Cedar Fork, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Cedar Fork, Cedar Fork, Durham, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Rex Stuart Downey resided here in Durham, North Carolina, USA
Durham, North Carolina, USA
1968
07 November 1968
Age 44
Death of Rex Stuart Downey in Wichita KS
Wichita KS

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 October 1924
    Event Place: Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cedar Fork, Cedar Fork, Durham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cedar Fork, Durham, North Carolina; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2341420

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Durham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 101

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 November 1968
    Event Place: Wichita KS

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis, MO; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones, 111925 - 6301970; NAID: NAID 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General

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