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Thomas Downing 1759–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1759

Birth Location: Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 26 Jun 1827

Death Location: Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Downing

Mother: Ellen John

Spouse(s): Rebecca Starr

Children(s): Moses Downing, William Downing, Jeremiah Downing, Samuel Downing, Sarah Downing, Hannah Downing, Margaret Downing, Rebecca Downing, Thomas Jr, Jacob Downing

The story of Thomas Downing began in 1759 in Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Thomas Downing married Rebecca Starr, and had children including Hannah Downing, Jacob Downing, Jeremiah Downing, Margaret Downing, Moses Downing, Rebecca Downing, Samuel Downing, Sarah Downing, Thomas Downing Jr, William Downing. Thomas Downing passed away in 1827 in Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Downing began in 1759 in Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Thomas Downing married Rebecca Starr, and had children including Hannah Downing, Jacob Downing, Jeremiah Downing, Margaret Downing, Moses Downing, Rebecca Downing, Samuel Downing, Sarah Downing, Thomas Downing Jr, William Downing.
  • Thomas Downing passed away in 1827 in Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Downing's Ancestors

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Thomas Downing
1759–1827
Birth Place: Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Downing
1722–1788
Concord Twp, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Ellen John
1718–1765
Uwchlan, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Downing
1691–1772
Bradninch, Devonshire, England
Thomazine Beer
1692–1754
Chulmleigh, Devonshire, England
Samuel (Thomas John) Rev
1680–1766
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Margaret Scott
1684–1774
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Elder
1660–1739
Grace Andrew
1663–1716
Roger Beer
1657–1692
Margaret Newcomb
1655–1664
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Downing
1625–1683
John Andrew
1643–1705
Catherine Gill
1640–1705
Edward Beer
1626–1692
John Newcombe
1635–

Thomas Downing's Descendants

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Thomas Downing (25 Mar 1759–26 Jun 1827) m. Rebecca Starr (Feb 1761–15 Jul 1819)
  1. 1. Moses Downing 1783–
  2. 2. William Downing 1785–
  3. 3. Jeremiah Downing 1787–1864
  4. 4. Samuel Downing 1789–1864
  5. 5. Sarah Downing 1792–1837
  6. 6. Hannah Downing 1794–1879
  7. 7. Margaret Downing 1797–1863
  8. 8. Rebecca Downing 1800–1850
  9. 9. Thomas (Downing) Jr 1803–1855
  10. 10. Jacob Downing 1807–1862

Thomas Downing's Timeline

2 Records

1759
25 Mar 1759
Birth of Thomas Downing in Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1827
26 Jun 1827
Age 68
Death of Thomas Downing in Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1759
    Event Place: Bart, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Records of the Births and Burials of Friends Children; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR Ph:504
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Mich

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1827
    Event Place: Halfmoon, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Mich

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