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Thomas Downs 1756–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1756

Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 26 Nov 1839

Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Henry Downs

Mother: Frances Chew

Spouse(s): Mary Courtney

Children(s): William Downs, Elias Downs, Francis Downs, Caroline Downs, Samuel Downs, Jonathan Downs, Joseph Downs, Larkin Downs, Henry Downs, Margaret Downs

Thomas Downs was born in 1756 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA, the child of Henry Downs And Frances Chew. In 1800, Thomas Downs resided in Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina. In 1810, Thomas Downs resided in Capt McKees, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United S. Thomas Downs married Martha Lord, Mary Courtney, and had children including Caroline Downs, Elias Downs, Francis Downs, Henry Downs, Jonathan Downs, Joseph Downs, Larkin Downs, Margaret Downs, Samuel Downs, William Downs. Thomas Downs passed away in 1839 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Thomas Downs was born in 1756 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA, the child of Henry Downs And Frances Chew.
  • In 1800, Thomas Downs resided in Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
  • In 1810, Thomas Downs resided in Capt McKees, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United S.
  • Thomas Downs married Martha Lord, Mary Courtney, and had children including Caroline Downs, Elias Downs, Francis Downs, Henry Downs, Jonathan Downs, Joseph Downs, Larkin Downs, Margaret Downs, Samuel Downs, William Downs.
  • Thomas Downs passed away in 1839 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.

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Children(s)

Thomas Downs's Ancestors

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Thomas Downs
1756–1839
Birth Place: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Henry Downs
1728–1798
Pennsylvania, USA
Frances Chew
1730–1784
Rapidan, Orange, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Downs's Descendants

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Thomas Downs (22 Aug 1756–26 Nov 1839) m. Mary Courtney (7 Jun 1768–4 May 1828)
  1. 1. William Downs 1786–
  2. 2. Elias Downs 1783–
  3. 3. Francis Downs 1799–1885 m. James (Boyce) Griffith 1797–1865
    1. 1. Thomas (Downs) Griffith 1820–1864
    2. 2. James (H.) Griffith 1837–1866
    3. 3. John (Larkin) Griffith 1841–1864
    4. 4. Mary (C) Bartlett 1831–1903
    5. 5. Nancy (R.) Downs 1843–1918
  4. 4. Caroline Downs 1812–1887
  5. 5. Samuel Downs 1797–1797
  6. 6. Jonathan Downs 1808–1848
  7. 7. Joseph Downs 1802–1879
  8. 8. Larkin Downs 1802–1890
  9. 9. Henry Downs 1790–1792
  10. 10. Margaret Downs 1792–1816

Thomas Downs's Timeline

7 Records

1756
22 Aug 1756
Birth of Thomas Downs in Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
1800
1800
Age 44
Thomas Downs resided here in Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 54
Thomas Downs resided here in Capt McKees, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Capt McKees, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 64
Thomas Downs resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 74
Thomas Downs resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1834
1834
Age 78
Thomas Downs resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1839
26 Nov 1839
Age 83
Death of Thomas Downs in Providence, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
Providence, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1756
    Event Place: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 143 : 1918-1919
    [2] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Web edition:
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 259

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1839
    Event Place: Providence, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 143 : 1918-1919
    [2] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 259

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Peachtree City, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Web edition:

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Page: 192; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 198

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Capt McKees, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Capt McKees, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 42; Page: 479; Image: 00067; Family History Library Film: 0337915

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 122; Page: 333; Family History Library Film: 0018088

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 599; Image: 147; Family History Library Film: 337909

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

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