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William Martin "Mote" Downs 1853–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1853

Birth Location: Arkansas or Mississippi

Death Date: 9 Aug 1932

Death Location: Dequeen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States

Father: George Downs

Mother: Elizabeth Mauldin

Spouse(s): Julie Graham

Children(s): Miley Downs, Abe Downs, James Downs, Joseph Downs, Cleveland Downs, Milton Downs, Bettie Downs, Victor Downs

The story of William Martin "Mote" Downs began in 1853 in Arkansas or Mississippi. In 1910, William Martin "Mote" Downs resided in Madison, Howard, Arkansas. In 1930, William Martin "Mote" Downs resided in Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas. William Martin "Mote" Downs married Julie Graham, and had children including Abe J Downs, Bettie A Downs, Cleveland H Downs, James William Downs, Joseph Joe Downs, Miley David Miles Downs, Milton M Downs, Victor Downs. William Martin "Mote" Downs passed away in 1932 in Dequeen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Martin "Mote" Downs began in 1853 in Arkansas or Mississippi.
  • In 1910, William Martin "Mote" Downs resided in Madison, Howard, Arkansas.
  • In 1930, William Martin "Mote" Downs resided in Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas.
  • William Martin "Mote" Downs married Julie Graham, and had children including Abe J Downs, Bettie A Downs, Cleveland H Downs, James William Downs, Joseph Joe Downs, Miley David Miles Downs, Milton M Downs, Victor Downs.
  • William Martin "Mote" Downs passed away in 1932 in Dequeen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States.

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Spouses(s)

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William Downs's Ancestors

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William Downs
1853–1932
Birth Place: Arkansas or Mississippi
Parents
George Washington Downs
1822–1896
South Carolina
Elizabeth (H) Mauldin
1825–1877
Alabama, United States
Grandparents
George (G) Downs
1795–1860
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Downs's Descendants

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William (Martin "Mote") Downs (abt 1853–9 Aug 1932) m. Julie Graham (ABT 1855–1930)
  1. 1. Miley (David "Miles") Downs 1879–1961 m. Adelaid ("Addie" Rebecca) Harris 1882–1937 m. Dora 1902–1984
    1. 1. Herby Downs 1912–1983 m. Dora (M) Caldwell 1915–2007
      1. 1. Jackie (Stevenson) Downs 1943–2007
    2. 2. Gracie (Lee) Downs 1903–1984
    3. 3. Luise Downs 1905–
    4. 4. Evay (Ward) Downs 1905–2002
  2. 2. Abe (J.) Downs 1876–1892
  3. 3. James (William) Downs 1877–1970 m. Mary (Sue) Stockton 1878–1960
    1. 1. Tempe (Mae) Downs 1898–1962 m. Claud (Perry) Raines 1896–1967
      1. 1. Doyle (Edward) Raines 1918–1918
      2. 2. Bertha (Lee) Raines 1920–2000
      3. 3. Gracie (Mae) Raines 1921–1981
    2. 2. Donnie (Milsey) Downs 1899–1984
    3. 3. Truman (Benedict) Downs 1902–1962
    4. 4. Julia (Ann) Downs 1905–1993
    5. 5. Pinky (M.) Downs 1908–1989
  4. 4. Joseph ("Joe") Downs 1881–1902
  5. 5. Cleveland (H.) Downs 1885–1956
  6. 6. Milton (M.) Downs 1890–1956 m. Demma (Mae) Stubbs 1900–1962
  7. 7. Bettie (A.) Downs 1891–
  8. 8. Victor Downs 1892–1940 m. Ethel Stubbe 1900–
    1. 1. Mildred (Marie) Downs 1919–1923

William Downs's Timeline

4 Records

1853
abt 1853
Birth of William Martin "Mote" Downs in Arkansas or Mississippi
Arkansas or Mississippi
1910
1910
Age 57
William Martin "Mote" Downs resided here in Madison, Howard, Arkansas
Madison, Howard, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 77
William Martin "Mote" Downs resided here in Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas
Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas
1932
9 Aug 1932
Age 79
Death of William Martin "Mote" Downs in Dequeen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States
Dequeen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1853
    Event Place: Arkansas or Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: 95; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 736.0.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Madison, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Madison, Howard, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Madison, Howard, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bear Creek, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: 95; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 736.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1932
    Event Place: Dequeen, Sevier, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: Arkansas Death Index

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