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Vernon Brox Downey 1927–2013 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Mar 1927

Birth Location: Rosedale, Braxton, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 23 Nov 2013

Death Location: Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland, USA

Father: Spencer Downey

Mother: Effie Reeder

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1927, Vernon Brox Downey entered the world in Rosedale, Braxton, West Virginia, USA, born to Spencer Walter Downey And Effie Hope Reeder. In 1930, Vernon Brox Downey resided in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA. In 1935, Vernon Brox Downey resided in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia. Vernon Brox Downey married Barbara Downey, and had children including Carol Downey, Janice Downey. Vernon Brox Downey passed away in 2013 in Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Vernon Brox Downey entered the world in Rosedale, Braxton, West Virginia, USA, born to Spencer Walter Downey And Effie Hope Reeder.
  • In 1930, Vernon Brox Downey resided in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Vernon Brox Downey resided in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia.
  • Vernon Brox Downey married Barbara Downey, and had children including Carol Downey, Janice Downey.
  • Vernon Brox Downey passed away in 2013 in Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spencer Downey
1899–1984
Birth Location: Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
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Effie Reeder
1908–1967
Birth Location: Braxton County, West Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Vernon Downey's Ancestors

Self
Vernon Downey
1927–2013
Birth Place: Rosedale, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Spencer Walter Downey
1899–1984
Calhoun, West Virginia, USA
Effie (Hope) Reeder
1908–1967
Braxton County, West Virginia
Grandparents
Abram (Hubert) Reeder
1879–1918
Gilmer County, West Virginia, USA
Icy Frymier
1883–1962
Gilmer County, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Reeder
1848–1924
Sarah Barton
1853–1923
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Barton
1821–1856
Mary Regester
1827–1911

Vernon Downey's Timeline

7 Records

1927
27 Mar 1927
Birth of Vernon Brox Downey in Rosedale, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
Rosedale, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
Vernon Brox Downey resided here in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Vernon Brox Downey resided here in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia
Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 13
Vernon Brox Downey resided here in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
1956
1956
Age 29
Vernon Brox Downey resided here in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
1993
1993
Age 66
Vernon Brox Downey resided here in Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown, MD
2013
23 Nov 2013
Age 86
Death of Vernon Brox Downey in Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland, USA
Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1927
    Event Place: Rosedale, Braxton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4424; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 25-8
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 2542; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 90.0; FHL microfilm: 2342276
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: 2542; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 90.0; FHL microfilm: 2342276

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4424; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 25-8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4424; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 25-8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Hagerstown, MD
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Portland, Oregon, USA; Web edition:

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hagerstown, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 26 Nov 2013; Publication Place: Fairmont, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 2013
    Event Place: Boonsboro, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Portland, Oregon, USA; Web edition:
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 26 Nov 2013; Publication Place: Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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