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Robert DOWNEY 1730–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1730

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1809

Death Location: Granville County, North Carolina

Father: John II

Mother: Elizabeth Hawkins

Spouse(s): Sarah Bryant

Children(s): John Downey

The story of Robert DOWNEY began in 1730 in North Carolina. In 1769, Robert DOWNEY resided in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC. Robert DOWNEY married Sarah Bryant, and had children including John Downey. Robert DOWNEY passed away in 1809 in Granville County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert DOWNEY began in 1730 in North Carolina.
  • In 1769, Robert DOWNEY resided in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC.
  • Robert DOWNEY married Sarah Bryant, and had children including John Downey.
  • Robert DOWNEY passed away in 1809 in Granville County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert DOWNEY's Ancestors

Self
Robert DOWNEY
1730–1809
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
John Downey II
1691–1755
Virginia
Elizabeth (E) Hawkins
1698–1784
Virginia
Grandparents
John Downey
1625–1695
Ireland
Philemon Hawkins
1690–1725
Slapton, England
Sarah Smith
1680–1742
Boston, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
John Hawkins
1643–1690
Mary Dewe
1645–1698
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hawkins
1604–1678
Hester Richards
1604–1660
Edward Dewes
1619–1656
Elizabeth Tesdale
1630–1726

Robert DOWNEY's Descendants

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Robert DOWNEY (1730–1809) m. Sarah Bryant (1750–1820)
  1. 1. John Downey 1760–1819 m. Margaret Wade 1768–1800
    1. 1. Robert Downey 1788–1850
    2. 2. Robert Downey 1790–1860
    3. 3. Elizabeth Wade 1785–1850 m. David Norvell 1775–1840
      1. 1. David (Jefferson) NORVELL 1815–1858 m. Martha (Emeline) Norvell 1820–1869 m. Hulda Smith 1839–
        1. 1. Martha (H) Norvell 1858–1933
        2. 2. William (M) Norvell 1851–1900
        3. 3. William (James) Norvell 1842–1889
        4. 4. Elijah (Bomar) Norvell 1841–1900
        5. 5. David (Clinton) Norvell 1836–1912
        6. 6. Joseph (Spencer) Norvell 1841–1896
        7. 7. James Norvell 1845–1898
        8. 8. Ellen Norvell 1832–
        9. 9. Elizabeth (H) Norvell 1834–1907
        10. 10. David (D.) Norvell 1836–1912
        11. 11. Elizabeth (Sarah H) Norvell 1834–1907
        12. 12. Reuben (Rufus) Norvell 1855–1936
        13. 13. Catherine ("Kate") Norvell 1846–1886
        14. 14. Frances Norvell 1838–1889
        15. 15. William (Bib Brook) Norvell 1846–1926 m. Sarah (Jane) Pullig 1858–1931

Robert DOWNEY's Timeline

5 Records

1730
1730
Birth of Robert DOWNEY in North Carolina
North Carolina
1769
1769
Age 39
Robert DOWNEY resided here in No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
1791
23 Aug 1791
Age 61
Robert DOWNEY was married in Granville, North Carolina
Granville, North Carolina
1809
1809
Age 79
Death of Robert DOWNEY in Granville County, North Carolina
Granville County, North Carolina
1850
1 Oct 1850
Age 120
Robert DOWNEY was married in Robeson, North Carolina
Robeson, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1809
    Event Place: Granville County, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Granville County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1791
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1850
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina

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