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Wilbur Horatio Downs 1894–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1894

Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Death Date: 07/08/1975

Death Location: Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA

Father: James Downs

Mother: Esther Downs

Spouse(s): Mary Downs, Mary Downs

Children(s): Roger Downs, Wilbur Downs, Roger Downs, Wilbur Downs

In 1894, Wilbur Horatio Downs entered the world in Washington, District of Columbia, born to James Downs And Esther Downs. 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 A Downs, Mary Alice Downs, and had children including Roger Hansford Downs, Wilbur Downs, Wilbur H Downs. Wilbur Horatio Downs passed away in 1975 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Wilbur Horatio Downs entered the world in Washington, District of Columbia, born to James Downs And Esther Downs.
  • 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 A Downs, Mary Alice Downs, and had children including Roger Hansford Downs, Wilbur Downs, Wilbur H Downs.
  • Wilbur Horatio Downs passed away in 1975 in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Downs
1865–
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
Mary Downs
1897–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MD

Children(s)

Roger Downs
1922–
Birth Location: Cabell, United States
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Wilbur Downs
1921–
Birth Location: New York
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Roger Downs
1922–
Birth Location: Cabell, United States
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Wilbur Downs
1920–
Birth Location: New York
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Wilbur Downs's Ancestors

Self
Wilbur Downs
1894–1975
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia
Parents
James Downs
1865–
Maryland
Esther Downs
1866–
California
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilbur Downs's Descendants

1.
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Wilbur (Horatio) Downs (15 Oct 1894–07/08/1975) m. Mary (Alice) Downs (1897–) m. Mary (Alice) Downs (1897–)
  1. 1. Roger (Hansford) Downs 1922–
  2. 2. Wilbur (H) Downs 1921–
  3. 3. Roger (Hansford) Downs 1922–
  4. 4. Wilbur Downs 1920–

Wilbur Downs's Timeline

12 Records

1894
15 Oct 1894
Birth of Wilbur Horatio Downs in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia
1900
1900
Age 6
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 5, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 23
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
1920
1920
Age 26
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Manhattan Assembly District 22, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Assembly District 22, New York, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 48
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
1960
1960
Age 66
Wilbur Horatio Downs resided here in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
1975
7 July 1975
Age 81
Death of Wilbur Horatio Downs in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA
Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA
1975
07/08/1975
Age 81
Burial of Wilbur Horatio Downs in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1894
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia
    Record Source:
    [1] 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
    [2] 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
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 269-09-3839; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] 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
    [7] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [8] 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
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1131; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 96-361
    [10] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Source Citation: Registration State: Massachusetts; Registration County: Suffolk; Roll: 1684882; Draft Board: 07
    [11] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Source Citation: The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Indiana
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    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: 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 7
    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 8
    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 9
    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 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 July 1975
    Event Place: Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Source Citation: Number: 269-09-3839; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 07081975
    Event Place: Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: New Mexico, Find A Grave Index, 1850-2012
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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