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Wilbur Horatio Downs 1889–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 October 1889

Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Death Date: 7 July 1975

Death Location: Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

Father: James Downs

Mother: Esther Downs

Spouse(s): Mary Downs

Children(s): Wilbur Downs, Roger Downs

The story of Wilbur Horatio Downs began in 1889 in Washington, District of Columbia. In 1900, Wilbur Horatio Downs resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. In 1910, Wilbur Horatio Downs resided in Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Wilbur Horatio Downs married Mary Alice Downs, and had children including Roger Hansford Downs, Wilbur Horatio Downs. Wilbur Horatio Downs passed away in 1975 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Wilbur Horatio Downs began in 1889 in Washington, District of Columbia.
  • In 1900, Wilbur Horatio Downs resided in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • In 1910, Wilbur Horatio Downs resided in Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Wilbur Horatio Downs married Mary Alice Downs, and had children including Roger Hansford Downs, Wilbur Horatio Downs.
  • Wilbur Horatio Downs passed away in 1975 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Downs
1865–1921
Birth Location: Maryland
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Esther Downs
1866–
Birth Location: California
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Spouses(s)

Mary Downs
1897–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MD

Children(s)

Wilbur Downs
1920–2000
Birth Location: New York City, New York
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Roger Downs
1922–
Birth Location: Cabell, United States
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Wilbur Downs's Ancestors

Self
Wilbur Downs
1889–1975
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia
Parents
James Henry Downs
1865–1921
Maryland
Esther (J) Downs
1866–
California
Grandparents
Robert (F.) Downs
1829–1900
Pennsylvania
Salina Downs
1836–
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilbur Downs's Descendants

1.
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Wilbur (Horatio) Downs (15 October 1889–7 July 1975) m. Mary (Alice) Downs (1897–)
  1. 1. Wilbur (Horatio) Downs 1920–2000
  2. 2. Roger (Hansford) Downs 1922–

Wilbur Downs's Timeline

11 Records

1889
15 October 1889
Birth of Wilbur Horatio Downs in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
1900
1900
Age 11
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
1920
1920
Age 31
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Manhattan Assembly District 22, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Assembly District 22, New York, New York, USA
1927
1927
Age 38
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 53
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1975
7 July 1975
Age 86
Death of Wilbur Horatio Downs
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 October 1889
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1131; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 96-361
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 2258; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 700.0; FHL microfilm: 2341992
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 22, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1226; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 1486; Image: 559
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_151; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374164
    [5] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Source Citation: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Indiana
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Massachusetts; Registration County: Suffolk; Roll: 1684882; Draft Board: 07
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240164
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 164; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240164

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_151; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374164

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Massachusetts; Registration County: Suffolk; Roll: 1684882; Draft Board: 07

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Manhattan Assembly District 22, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 22, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1226; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 1486; Image: 559

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 2258; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0037; Image: 700.0; FHL microfilm: 2341992

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1131; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 96-361

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1131; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 96-361

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Source Citation: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Indiana

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 July 1975
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
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