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Robert Downing 1836–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1836

Birth Location: Manningtree, Essex, England

Death Date: Jun 1900

Death Location: Chelmsford, Essex, England

Father: Benjamin Downing

Mother: Ann Demaid

Spouse(s): Harriet Parsons

Children(s): Herbert Downing

In 1836, Robert Downing entered the world in Manningtree, Essex, England, born to Benjamin Downing And Ann Demaid. In 1851, Robert Downing resided in Manningtree, Essex, England. Robert Downing married Harriet Hannah Hortensia Parsons, and had children including Herbert Downing. Robert Downing passed away in 1900 in Chelmsford, Essex, England.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Robert Downing entered the world in Manningtree, Essex, England, born to Benjamin Downing And Ann Demaid.
  • In 1851, Robert Downing resided in Manningtree, Essex, England.
  • Robert Downing married Harriet Hannah Hortensia Parsons, and had children including Herbert Downing.
  • Robert Downing passed away in 1900 in Chelmsford, Essex, England.

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Children(s)

Robert Downing's Ancestors

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Robert Downing
1836–1900
Birth Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
Parents
Benjamin Downing
1804–1862
Manningtree, Essex, England
Ann Demaid
1799–1863
Colchester, Essex, England
Grandparents
Robert Downing
1776–1863
Manningtree Essex, England
Rebecca Chisnell
1776–1843
Stratford, St Mary, Suffolk, England
John Demaid
1771–1830
Colchester, Essex, England
Ann Walker
1768–1847
Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Downing
1740–1792
Sarah Chippington
1740–1797
Ephriam Chisnall
1735–1825
Rebecca Parker
1731–1783
Peter MAID
1732–1779
Eleanor Day
1741–1794
Byatt Walker
1750–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Downing's Descendants

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Robert Downing (ABT 1836–Jun 1900) m. Harriet (Hannah Hortensia) Parsons (Abt. 1841–03 Dec 1916)
  1. 1. Herbert Downing 1868–1963 m. Elizabeth Bruton 1872–1963
    1. 1. Frank (Arthur) Downing 1900–1975 m. Laura (Cecilia) Spinley –2012

Robert Downing's Timeline

3 Records

1836
ABT 1836
Birth of Robert Downing in Manningtree, Essex, England
Manningtree, Essex, England
1851
1851
Age 15
Robert Downing resided here in Manningtree, Essex, England
Manningtree, Essex, England
1900
Jun 1900
Age 64
Death of Robert Downing in Chelmsford, Essex, England
Chelmsford, Essex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1836
    Event Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1780; Folio: 305; Page: 14; GSU roll: 207428

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Manningtree, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1780; Folio: 305; Page: 14; GSU roll: 207428

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1900
    Event Place: Chelmsford, Essex, England

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