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Richard Downey 1726–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1726

Birth Location: Doublin City, Ireland

Death Date: January 12, 1799

Death Location: West Virginia, USA

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Spouse(s): Catharine Hine

Children(s): James Downey

In 1726, Richard Downey entered the world in Doublin City, Ireland, born to James Downey And Margarett. Richard Downey married Catharine Hine, and had children including James Downey. Richard Downey passed away in 1799 in West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1726, Richard Downey entered the world in Doublin City, Ireland, born to James Downey And Margarett.
  • Richard Downey married Catharine Hine, and had children including James Downey.
  • Richard Downey passed away in 1799 in West Virginia, USA.

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Richard Downey
1726–1799
Birth Place: Doublin City, Ireland
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Richard Downey's Descendants

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Richard Downey (29 Jul 1726–January 12, 1799) m. Catharine Hine (February 19, 1710–January 27, 1795)
  1. 1. James Downey 1765–1844 m. MARY (SEABORN) unverified 1770–1852
    1. 1. NATHANIEL (DOWNEY) ✔C🚢💜 1806–1852 m. NANCY (McGUIRE) ✔C🚢💜 1808–1880
      1. 1. MARY (JANE DOWNEY) ✔C💜 1842–1904 m. Albert (D) Aylesworth 1844–1912
        1. 1. Mary (Jane Aylesworth) ✔ 1880–1949 m. John (Thomas) Heffernan 1878–1953

Richard Downey's Timeline

2 Records

1726
29 Jul 1726
Birth of Richard Downey in Doublin City, Ireland
Doublin City, Ireland
1799
January 12, 1799
Age 73
Death of Richard Downey in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1726
    Event Place: Doublin City, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 12, 1799
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA

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