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Spencer Downey 1792–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1792

Birth Location: Fairhaven, Vermont

Death Date: 22 Oct 1879

Death Location: Holley, Orleans County, New York, USA

Father: Charles Downey

Mother: Mary Dike

Spouse(s): Eveline Robinson, Anna Downey

Children(s): Charles Downey, Barthena Downey, Isaac Downey, Lucy Downey, Minerva Downey, Laura Downey

In 1792, Spencer Downey entered the world in Fairhaven, Vermont, born to Charles Downey And Mary Polly Dike. In 1855, Spencer Downey resided in Murray, Orleans, New York, USA. In 1865, Spencer Downey resided in Murray, Orleans, New York, USA. Spencer Downey married Anna Downey, Eveline Robinson, and had children including Barthena Downey, Charles L Downey, Isaac Downey, Laura Downey, Lucy Downey, Minerva W Downey. Spencer Downey passed away in 1879 in Holley, Orleans County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1792, Spencer Downey entered the world in Fairhaven, Vermont, born to Charles Downey And Mary Polly Dike.
  • In 1855, Spencer Downey resided in Murray, Orleans, New York, USA.
  • In 1865, Spencer Downey resided in Murray, Orleans, New York, USA.
  • Spencer Downey married Anna Downey, Eveline Robinson, and had children including Barthena Downey, Charles L Downey, Isaac Downey, Laura Downey, Lucy Downey, Minerva W Downey.
  • Spencer Downey passed away in 1879 in Holley, Orleans County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Spencer Downey's Ancestors

Self
Spencer Downey
1792–1879
Birth Place: Fairhaven, Vermont
Parents
Charles Downey
1769–1839
Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Mary ((Polly)) Dike
1776–1795
Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
James Downey
1744–1808
Litchfield,Litchfield,Connecticut,USA
Rachel Baker
1744–1795
Litchfield,Litchfield,Connecticut,USA
Great-Grandparents
James Jr
1721–1784
Isabella Blair
1723–1784
Jessie Baker
1720–1807
Joanna Baker
1723–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James (Downey)
1691–1761
Hannah ELLET
1692–1763
John Baker
1681–1750
Elizabeth Waterhouse
1647–
Elizabeth Little
1688–1766
Samuel Pitcher
1674–1747

Spencer Downey's Descendants

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Spencer Downey (abt 1792–22 Oct 1879) m. Eveline Robinson (1800–NOV 1868) m. Anna Downey (1806–11 Jan 1882)
  1. 1. Charles (L.) Downey 1835–1891 m. Helen (Fidelia) Howe 1843–1913
    1. 1. Simon (J.A.H.) Downey 1872–1915 m. Louise (Fanny) Mosher 1873–1948
      1. 1. Louis (Henry) Downey 1894–1971
      2. 2. Alta Linda 1901–1990
      3. 3. Frederick (C. Downey) Sr 1908–1981
      4. 4. Helen Alberta 1895–1994
      5. 5. Earl (H.) Downey 1910–1987
      6. 6. Edna (Suzette) Downey 1893–1963
      7. 7. Simon (Henry) Downey 1903–1903
      8. 8. Herbert (L.) Downey 1915–2009
      9. 9. Arthur (Melvin) Downey 1914–2004
      10. 10. Robert (R) Downey 1912–
      11. 11. Harland (John) Downey 1899–1983 m. Eunice (Elizabeth) Coon 1900–1959
        1. 1. Robert (Gerald) Downey 1925–1925
        2. 2. Lester (Harland) Downey 1920–1925
        3. 3. Georgia (Ann) Downey 1926–2011
        4. 4. Herbert (Melvin) Downey 1934–2001
        5. 5. Raymond (F.) Downey 1929–1998
        6. 6. Frederick (James) Downey 1928–1982
        7. 7. Louise (Arlean) Downey 1924–1978
        8. 8. Helen (Arlita) Downey 1933–1997
        9. 9. Patricia (Ann) Downey 1937–2013
        10. 10. William (Harold) Downey 1921–2003
        11. 11. Aurthur Downey 1913–
        12. 12. Norma (Jane) Downey 1930–1976 m. phillip (lewis) eddy 1932–1987
    2. 2. Zilpha downey 1859–
    3. 3. Granger (S.) Downey 1861–1939 m. May (C.) Downey 1876–1929
  2. 2. Barthena Downey 1832–1897
  3. 3. Isaac Downey 1826–1900
  4. 4. Lucy Downey 1823–1905
  5. 5. Minerva (W.) Downey 1822–1844
  6. 6. Laura Downey 1830–

Spencer Downey's Timeline

6 Records

1792
abt 1792
Birth of Spencer Downey in Fairhaven, Vermont
Fairhaven, Vermont
1855
1855
Age 63
Spencer Downey resided here in Murray, Orleans, New York, USA
Murray, Orleans, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 73
Spencer Downey resided here in Murray, Orleans, New York, USA
Murray, Orleans, New York, USA
1875
1875
Age 83
Spencer Downey resided here in Holley, Niagara and Orleans, New York
Holley, Niagara and Orleans, New York
1879
22 Oct 1879
Age 87
Death of Spencer Downey in Holley, Orleans County, New York, USA
Holley, Orleans County, New York, USA
1879
8 Dec 1879
Age 87
Spencer Downey - Probate in Orleans, New York, USA
Orleans, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1792
    Event Place: Fairhaven, Vermont
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] New York, State Census, 1855
    [3] New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Murray, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Murray, Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Holley, Niagara and Orleans, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_10; Roll Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1879
    Event Place: Holley, Orleans County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index
    [2] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1825-1920; Index to Probate Records, 1825-1926; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Orleans County); Probate Place: Orleans, New York

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1879
    Event Place: Orleans, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1825-1920; Index to Probate Records, 1825-1926; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Orleans County); Probate Place: Orleans, New York

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