YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

thomas Downey 1853–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: Mar 29, 1899

Death Location: Terre Haute, Indiana

Father: James Downy

Mother: Catherine Downy

Spouse(s): Nora McDonagh

Children(s): Thomas Downey, Katie Downey, John Downey

In 1853, thomas Downey entered the world in Ireland, born to James Downy And Catherine Downy. In 1855, thomas Downey resided in Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. thomas Downey married Nora Mcdonagh, and had children including John William Downey, Katie Downey, Thomas Downey. thomas Downey passed away in 1899 in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Find more search results for thomas Downey
tD

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1853, thomas Downey entered the world in Ireland, born to James Downy And Catherine Downy.
  • In 1855, thomas Downey resided in Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • thomas Downey married Nora Mcdonagh, and had children including John William Downey, Katie Downey, Thomas Downey.
  • thomas Downey passed away in 1899 in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Downy
1815–
Birth Location: Ireland
JD
Catherine Downy
1815–1867
Birth Location: –
CD

Spouses(s)

Nora McDonagh
1855–1935
Birth Location: England
NM

Children(s)

Thomas Downey
1897–1958
Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
TD
Katie Downey
1879–
Birth Location: Connecticut
KD
John Downey
1880–
Birth Location: Connecticut
JD

thomas Downey's Ancestors

Self
thomas Downey
1853–1899
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
James Downy
1815–
Ireland
Catherine Downy
1815–1867
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

thomas Downey's Descendants

1.
tD
thomas Downey (1853–Mar 29, 1899) m. Nora McDonagh (Abt 1855–Dec 1935)
  1. 1. Thomas Downey 1897–1958 m. Mary (Agnes) Jenkins 1895–1972
    1. 1. Kathleen Downey 1922–2015 m. Donald (Ernest) King 1927–1992
    2. 2. Bernadette 1927–2004 m. Antony Bashford-Payne 1929–1990
    3. 3. Mary (Agnes) Downey 1925–1966 m. James (Lowell) Grigsby 1921–1998
  2. 2. Katie Downey 1879–
  3. 3. John (William) Downey 1880– m. Theresa B 1883–
    1. 1. Gertrude (M) Downey 1905–2000

thomas Downey's Timeline

6 Records

1853
1853
Birth of thomas Downey in Ireland
Ireland
1855
1855
Age 2
thomas Downey resided here in Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1865
1865
Age 12
thomas Downey resided here in Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
thomas Downey resided here in Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
thomas Downey resided here in Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1899
Mar 29, 1899
Age 46
Death of thomas Downey in Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 547; Page: 231B; Enumeration District: 503
    [2] Massachusetts, State and Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Copies of Petitions and Records of Naturalization in New England Courts, 1939 - ca. 1942; NAI Number: 4752894; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2
    [3] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 64
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_636; Page: 237B; Family History Library Film: 552135
    [5] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [6] Massachusetts, State Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1854
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State and Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Copies of Petitions and Records of Naturalization in New England Courts, 1939 - ca. 1942; NAI Number: 4752894; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Canton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_636; Page: 237B; Family History Library Film: 552135

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State and Federal Naturalization Records, National Archives at Boston; Waltham, Massachusetts; ARC Title: Copies of Petitions and Records of Naturalization in New England Courts, 1939 - ca. 1942; NAI Number: 4752894; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 547; Page: 231B; Enumeration District: 503

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index to New England Naturalization Petitions, 1791-1906 (M1299); Microfilm Serial: M1299; Microfilm Roll: 64

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 29, 1899
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920
Find more search results for thomas Downey

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE