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Lorenzo Downey

orangeskittle77 — 2009-09-05 18:30:21Z

I am seeking the parents of Lorenzo Downey b. 1807 in Vermont

Peter Downey and Catherine Allen Downey, New Orleans, LA

msdowney143 — 2009-09-02 09:20:52Z

I am looking for information on Peter Downey and his wife, Catherine Allen, who lived in New Orleans, LA around 1850. Their son, Michael Downey, named them as his parents on his New Orleans marriage certificate dated 1877. Peter, who was born in Ireland, arrived in New Orleans from Liverpool on 8 Dec 1848 aboard the ship Archelaus. He was 22. On the 1850 Census Catherine Allen, age 18, reported that she was born in Ireland. This is all the information that I have on these two; I cannot seem to discover anything further about them. If anyone can help, I would be very appreciative.

Downey Family from Cork

helenasara — 2009-08-26 22:53:32Z

Does anyone have a Timothy Downey born about 1829 in Cork, Ireland who married Mary Anne McCarty/McCarthy about 1847?

They turn up in Panteague, Pontypool, South Wales on the 1861 census under the name of Downing, Timothy died suddenly in 1859 and so did Maryanne in 1870. Their children were:

Mary born Cork abt 1848 married James French and Edward Donaghie
Amy born Cork abt 1849
Catherine born in Panteague in 1856 married Philip Humphrey
James born Panteague in 1859 married Mary Minehan/Moynahan

The children all lived in Middlesbrough after their parents, deaths.

Mary Downey b1832 Tennessee, died Alabama unknown

mickeyrae1 — 2009-08-25 00:44:58Z

Hi I am trying to find any info on a family that I found in the 1850 District 34, Madison County, Alabama census.

S B Downey 40
Mary Downey 18
Martha Downey 15
Rachael Downey 12

All are female. The only thing I do know is that Mary Downy Married Fred Ferguson McElyea on 21 Jul 1855 and had 3 children: Elanor, Melissa & William Joseph. She must have passed between 1858-1860 as Fred remarried in 1860.

I would very much appreciate any tidbit no matter how small.

Thank you

Downey

tesscawley — 2009-08-24 18:37:47Z

Looking for information or the descendants of Kathleen Downey.

Kathleen’s parents were Patrick (John) Downey b 14th January 1872 in the Parish of St Johns, Limerick, Ireland. Patrick’s wife was Bridget Norton born about 1872 in Ireland. They married in 1895 in Massachusetts; USA They lived in Boston City, Suffolk, Massachusetts. The children born in Massachusetts were – Catherine 1895, William 1898, Martin 1901 & Mary 1906. Patrick & Bridget show on the 1900 & 1910 census results. Also on both census returns is Winifred Norton, Bridget’s mother.

The next records we have of Patrick are when he joined the Military in 1914. Patrick’s records show that his dependants were Winifred Norton his mother-in-law and Kathleen (this may be another child or Catherine 1895. Patrick has spelt it Kathleen in his Army application) his daughter he states here that he is a widow. The residential address is given as 36 PENNYWELL, LIMERICK. I do not know what happened to Bridget and the other children born in Massachusetts.

Patrick’s 1914 WW1 pension record shows that he was serving in the CORK RGA REGIMENT NO 614. The 4th May 1916 to 12 May 1918 Patrick served in Malta. Here his dependants in 1918 changed to Ellen Constance Cherrett and daughter Phyllis. On the 31st May 1918 Patrick was sent to India and came back 3rd June 1919.

On the 21st September 1919 Patrick married Ellen Cherrett (Nell) and the residential address was then, Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England. Patrick was medically discharged from the army 29th November 1919 and died in 1928 in Southampton.

After Patrick died Ellen married again, Eli Joe Ernest Toms in 1929 and had three more children. None of Patrick’s first children were brought up with the Toms family yet they would have been very small at the time (Phyllis 12, Mary 9, Alys Dorothy 6 and John 4 four years old) so who brought up these children?

The only person I can not account for is Kathleen. They all grew up knowing each other and were in contact with each other through adulthood. They also visited Ellen from time to time.

Sincerely
Tess Cawley
tesscawley@telkomsa.net
Cape Town
South Africa

Re: Jane Shaw Downey, Ireland>NY

supernaut451 — 2009-08-05 00:52:09Z

I have some family history for you! This woman is my 4 great grandmother.

email

supernaut451@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for Robert L Andresen

jzdoe — 2009-08-02 06:30:06Z

Prison is where he belongs!

Re: Downey Genealogy, CC Downey Book - 1

celt1971 — 2009-07-30 11:07:05Z

My name is Paul Downey, I live in the USA and I was born in Belfast Ireland. I have also traced my Downey roots back ro the area (Henry Downey, born 1751 is my gggg-granda) I am planning on coming home in Oct 09 love to meet some more Downey's swap stories, photos a few pints and recconect. Love to hear from any and all!
downone_07731@yahoo.com

Re: Downey Genealogy, CC Downey Book - 1

CasoNewie — 2009-07-28 14:03:22Z

Hi, would the cemetery you are looking for be St Molaise, it is a very old cemetery but there are some slightly more recent burials there too. It was officially church of Ireland but people of all faiths were buried there. It is a few miles North west of Enniskillen on the B81 at Monea. I am a Downey from the Fermanagh Downeys too so I hope you find what you are looking for. My family farmed at Ballagh which is near Lisnaskea, I believe there are still Downeys there.
Regards Cas

Re: downey

jdowney1001 — 2009-07-26 19:34:04Z

Are you still looking for

Josiah Downey
Josephine Boucher/Bushey (i have Bushing)

Son
James Henry Downey
Wife - Frances H Cutwa

I am looking for names above Josiah and whee the family came fom

jdowney100@gmail.com

Re: Downey

maryharder38 — 2009-07-26 12:19:28Z

I don't have marriage dates but they (Mary and Rose) were married in Cleveland, Ohio I would guess about 1900. I assume that Mary and Rose were twins they were both born in 1885 in Meadeville Pa..Mary died in 1931..Rose died in 1935.
James F Smith was born in 1873 in Ohio.died 1931 in Cleveland
George B Foote was born in 1877 in Ohio.died 1954 in Cleveland

Re: Downey

gwendowney — 2009-07-26 03:13:03Z

Do you have dates? If in US, where?

Downey marriage

mastersarge1 — 2009-07-19 18:07:24Z

I am looking for info on thr marriage of William Downey born 1842 at Huntly Ont died 1927, He married Jane Francis Revington, Also looking for info on his parents John Dorning and Jane ???. Can you help

David Richard Downey

bajant — 2009-07-19 12:18:10Z

looking for info on David Richard Downey born 1802 - 1805. He married Alice Toyer on Sept. 10 1829 in St. Andrew Barbados

David Richard Downey

bajant — 2009-07-19 12:16:10Z

looking for info on David Richard Downey b 1802 - 1804. He married Alice Toyer on Sept. 10 1829 in St. Andrew Barbados.

Downey

maryharder38 — 2009-07-16 22:53:21Z

Mary Downey married James B Smith
Rose Anne Downey married George B Foote

My Downey family

maryharder38 — 2009-07-16 22:48:21Z

You can e-mail me @ mjhrdr@aol.com

First Generation
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1. Michael DOWNEY. Born abt 1800 in Ireland. Michael died in Unknown.

Michael married Ellen RYAN, in Unknown. Born in 1801 in Ireland. Ellen died in Unknown aft 1880, she was 79.

They had one child:
2 i. Edward V. (1850-1914)

Second Generation
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2. Edward V. DOWNEY. Born on 23 Sep 1850 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States. Edward V. died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States on 14 Dec 1914, he was 64. Buried on 17 Dec 1914 in Calvary Cemetery Miles Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. Born on 23 Sep 1850 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States.

Edward V. married Ellen COLLINS, daughter of Patrick COLLINS & Mary CONLEY, in Pennsylvania. Ellen died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States on 7 Mar 1938, she was 86. Born on 28 Jun 1851 in Lewiston, NY, Pennsylvania, United States.

They had the following children:
i. Alice. Born in Dec 1873 in Pennsylvania, United States. Alice died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States on 5 Aug 1928, she was 54.

Alice married Charles R SARGENT, son of Thomas SARGENT & Rose Ann DIMEREST. Born in Feb 1875 in New York. Charles R died in Cleveland Cuyahoga, Ohio on 12 Jun 1917, he was 42.

ii. Matthew. Matthew died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States on 10 Nov 1915, he was 36. Born in Aug 1879 in Pennsylvania, United States. Born in 1879 in Pennsylvania.

3 iii. Margaret (1881-1962)
4 iv. Edward V. (1882-1943)
v. William. Born on 26 Aug 1885 in Pennsylvania, United States. William died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States on 25 Apr 1972, he was 86. Born in 1888 in Pennsylvania.

William first married Olga ARTBAUER, daughter of Martin ARTBAUER & Julia HEIDER. Born on 7 Nov 1893 in Akron Summit Ohio USA. Olga died in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA on 16 Mar 1949, she was 55.

William second married Louise LUTZ. Louise died on 3 May 1972 in Cleveland Cuyahoga Ohio USA.

5 vi. Mary (1885-1936)
6 vii. Rose Ann (1885-1931)
viii. Nellie. Nellie died in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States on 23 Dec 1914, she was 24. Born on 7 Apr 1890 in Pennsylvania, United States.

Nellie married Charles H. EHRMANN. Born abt 1882 in Germany.

7ix.Frank J. (1892-1965)married Mayme Mulhall
8x.Lawrence (1896-1929)married Catherine Unknown
second married Mary Unknown

Re: Downey Genealogy, CC Downey Book - 1

downeylauren — 2009-07-16 04:39:24Z

Hello,

I am traveling to Ireland in September 2009 with my father (whose grandfather was Cairncross Carson Downey who wrote the Downey-Hawksby book referenced on the message board). I was wondering if anyone could tell me where Monea Chapel Churchyard is actually located? (Where James Downey was buried.) I know it is in county Fermanagh, but I'm assuming the chapel may no longer have the same name as I cannot find its specific location. Any help is much appreciated. We just want to see as many landmarks that we can on our trip. If you have any other suggestions of Downey family must-see sites, that would also be great. Thank you in advance!

Re: Downey DNA

DamianDownie — 2009-06-20 04:18:44Z

Update:

There currently exists a Downey FTDNA project which includes the following names: Dooney, Down, Downer, Downes, Downey, Downie, Downs, Downy, Maceldowney, Macildowney, Macildownie at: https://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Downey

Re: DOWNEY & SARGENT families in IN -IL

hanawaltk — 2009-06-15 14:18:38Z

warren co history data base Williamsport-Washington Township Public Library
Bussel Cemetery

Sarjent, George....................-3/13/1854..48y 11m 6d
MES, crude sandstone marker
(FATHER there seems to be a lot of deaths in related families in this year)(son of george and abigale rhodes (mott) sargent)

Sargent, Rachel Agnes.............-7/9/1854...4y 7m 14d
dau of Sarah J.
(sarah jane was george and susanna oldest dau.this shows that Rachel Agnes was not the twin of of susan d. father unknown.)where is sarah j buried?

Sargent, Susannah................-8/19/1846..33y 7m 10d
wife of George (1st m Susannah Lane)

Sargent, George W................- ...........28d
son of George and Catharine (2nd m Catharine Downey)

Crabb, Elijah Luther...........-2/21/1858.....6m
son of V and Catharine (2nd marriage to vinton crabb)
((Catharine Downey)sargent crabb)

Downey DNA

DamianDownie — 2009-05-16 02:44:05Z

Hello,

I am seeking to encourage members of the various Downey/Downie families to get their DNA profiles completed (in particular the male YDNA markers and haplotree). I have to say that I do not support, receive commissions or suggest any one DNA supplier. My reasoning behind the request is that there appears to be a number of different Downie family trees that do not appear to intersect (as far as the records go back) and believe that things could be made easier if you could eliminate the 'false' positives.

I recently had my DNA done with Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) https://www.familytreedna.com/ and am happy with their services (again please shop around and find the best deal for you). What is important is that regardless of which DNA company you choose, that this information is uploaded to a public site such as YSEARCH http://www.ysearch.org (a free public service).

While this path of investigation (DNA) will never replace a good document trail, it does provide some avenues of reserach where perhaps grouping some of the Downey/Downie families together that may assist in the process. What I can say is that the test has revealed some very interesting information regarding my genetic background.

Regards,

Damian Downie

DOWNEY Frank Ansell 1917-1991

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-08 18:06:16Z

DOWNEY Frank Ansell 1917-1991

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Downey, Downing

Judith_Downing — 2009-05-05 23:19:34Z

I'm looking for information on the Downey/Downing families from Ireland. Gggfather, Timothy Downey immigrated from Ireland about 1847. Was married to Bridget Sullivan/O'Sullivan in Ireland. They had several children, one of them was my ggmother, Mary Agnes. She married my ggfather, Maurice Downing. His father and mother, my gggparents, were Maurice/Morris Downing and Ellen Higgins. Both immigrated from Ireland. My problem is that I have very little information as to where in Ireland both families came from. I do know that Timothy and Bridget had relatives in Glenbeigh, County Kerry. All families, in the US resided in Stamford and Bridgeport, Connecticut. I know that Timothy got killed by a train in Bridgeport in 1899.

Judy Downing

Downey family Bedlington Northumberland

Burrough11 — 2009-04-30 22:28:16Z

My grandmother was Rosa Downey b.1898 in Bedlington Northumberland. I am researching her parent's ancestors. Her parents were Thomas Henry Downey b.1869 in Durham and Annie Robertson b.1872 in Newcastle.
Annie's maiden name was Dermont.

Re: Downey-Withers

hdowney4248 — 2009-04-30 15:12:06Z

The Downeys definitely lived in Ashley Co Arkansas. There is a plaque honoring the first setlers in the area and the Downeys are listed. I will try this weekend to gather info which is stored, and get back to you next week. My understanding is that when John Cook Downey was in the civil war he was a POW in Penn (I think). When released he stopped to visit family in Bessemer Al. I recall my mom telling about the local phone book having an entire column of Downeys back in the 70s.

Re: Downey-Withers

jtjones32 — 2009-04-26 20:55:14Z

Hugh,
John Cook Downey, Jr. was my great grandfather. He was a farmer and lawyer and was Probate Judge of Ashley Co, AR at one time. He was also in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Do you have anything past Peter Downey ? I have a copy of the Marriage Bond between Samuel Downey and Anna Cook dated April 5, 1786 and signed by Peter and Samuel Downey by making their mark.
James T.(Jim) Jones

Re: Michael Downey and Agnes Lynch

emeraldbluebonnet — 2009-04-04 02:31:43Z

I saw just now that in 2004 you were researching Downeys in New Orleans. I wondered if you might know anything about Andrew Downey, born circa 1840 in Ireland, married to Catherine Hutchinson. They are in New Orleans in the 1860 and 1880 censuses. In 1880 my husband's grandmother, Julia Broderick (shown on the census record as "Brodrenk") is listed as a cousin of the head of house. I am trying to learn more about this Downey family. Julia married Thomas Joseph Hutchinson, also born Ireland -- looking for connections between Thomas and Catherine.

Re: John Richard Downey; father Thomas M.

teachercathey — 2009-04-02 19:03:00Z

I know your message is old. Do you still want some info? If you do, look at my tree--Castle/Downey.

surname Downie/Downey

bajant — 2009-03-31 20:15:51Z

looking for Irish with the surname Downey who would have immigrated to Barbados in 1700 - 1834.

Re: Downey-Withers

hdowney4248 — 2009-03-30 14:31:49Z

I believe John Jr had a brother Robert Withers Downey. He was my great grandfather. My mother was the "family historian" back in the 50's and 60's. I have a lot of info. Hugh

Re: Downey-Withers

hdowney4248 — 2009-03-30 14:23:00Z

John Cook Downey married Julia Ann Withers, among their children was Robert Withers Downey, he married Martha Dulcinea Rockett. Among their children was John Rockett Downey who married May Bickley. Among their children was Hugh Ernest Downey, who married Rosa Lee Dixon. "Bud and Rose" as they were known, were my parents. Hugh Lee Downey
Don't have all information available readily, but I do have quite a bit.

Jeremiah Donovan and Mary Downey

jfham — 2009-02-07 21:07:15Z

Does anyone have a Jeremiah Donovan and Mary Downey, both from Ireland, who married and had a daughter, Bridget Donovan in England, b 11 Sep 1842.

Bridget married Michael Buckley, b Ireland, and they immigrated to Canada in 1870. Four of their children were born in England (Mary, MIchael Charles, Timothy Donovan and Edward) and seven (Margaret, John, Bridget Ellen, Patrick John, James, Elizabeth Josephine and Maurice Gerenush) in Ontario.

Any information/suggestions would be appreciated.

Re: Downeys

pollocka_1 — 2009-02-07 01:46:04Z

hi i am only starting my family tree my fathers name was richard and his family came from co antrim i know he had a sister(my aunt) called margaret and a brother called joseph who lived in england i noticed there was simular names in your family maybe it has a signifance but i would like to know if you found out any more please let me know . many thanks richard i am more known as martin my middle name.

Re: James Downey

RhetaDowney48 — 2008-12-20 00:27:55Z

There was a James Downey in Indiana County. PA in early 1800's. Shelocta. And a Hannah Downey married to mcCullough in Atwood, PA about the same time.

Re: James Downey b; Abt. 1811, Ire married Mary ? b; Abt. 1814 Ire, lived in PA

RhetaDowney48 — 2008-12-20 00:02:51Z

Might James have had a brother named Alexander Downey? He would have been born abt.1808-1815. We are not sure if he was born in PA or Ireland? Our line lived in Western Pa after Alexander's sons became blacksmiths here (which is about 50 miles nort of Pittsburgh. I have the names of Alexander's children.

John and Hannah (Coleman) Downey

MaryannMartel — 2008-12-06 00:20:07Z

I am looking for this family. 1870 Hannah was living in Franklin, Houghton County, with Catherine Downey b. 1804 Ireland, (mother in law). Also with kids, Mike, Mary John, Timothy and Patrick. I think husband John was living in a mining camp. I would like to find the parents John and Hannah, and Catherine's death, and the birth records of the children. I have the dates if anyone can help. At some point the kids lived and died here in Fall River, Ma.
1870's censes misspelt the name Drewny.

DOWNEY Malcom Everett and Wilma HINKLE

t42Moore — 2008-12-02 12:58:00Z

DOWNEY Malcom Everett and Wilma HINKLE

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DOWNEY Danny and Kathryn HEROLD

t42Moore — 2008-12-01 16:36:48Z

DOWNEY Danny and Kathryn HEROLD

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Re: Bartholomew Downey

jcdowney1 — 2008-11-05 07:58:01Z

I'm looking for the same information! My great grandfather is John James Downey. How are you related?

Re: Micheal Downey

bentkneecripple — 2008-10-11 22:49:39Z

hi iv got the same name im from liverpool uk if u want 2 talksum time?

Re: Nellie Downey who married Thomas Lee

Celia335 — 2008-10-09 07:25:30Z

What state did your Nellie Downey live in? I have a Nellie in my tree that lived in McDonough County, Illinois, I believe in 1880.

Re: Downey in Illinois question

mebateman1 — 2008-10-01 23:38:48Z

1880 IL Schuyler Co Oakland
Allen Lewis 20 farmer IL PA PA
Allen Malinda 30 wife IL PA PA
Downey Rebecca 14 stepdau KS IL IL
Downey Everett 6 stepson MO IL IL
Downey John 3 stepson IL IL IL (according to marriage info below he would not be a stepson)

IL Marriage index
Allen,Lewis to Ashcraft,Malinda on 1875-11-04 Schuyler Co
Vol 00C page 0094 cert#00006372

Allen Lewis to Foster, Sarah E on 1871-04-27 Schuyler Co Vol 00C page 0061 cert#00004800

see this tree on rootsweb.com
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op...

it says Malinda Ashcraft married 1st to Downer?(his first name) Johnson? on 5 Apr 1858

IL Marriage index
Downer, Johnson to Ashcraft Malinda on 1858-04-05 in Schuyler Co IL cert#00002645

1860 KS Terr Nemaha Co Home tsp
Johnson Downer? 24 IL
Melinda " 23 IL
Annie " KY

1900 IL Cass Co Beardstown
Allen Lewis A head Feb 1840 60 married 25yrs IL PA ME
Allen Malinda wife Feb 1840 60 married 25yrs 8 born 6 living IL KY IN
Allen John G son May 1877 23 s IL IL IL
Allen Mary E dau Jul 1881 18 s IL IL IL

1910 IA Muscatine Co Muscatine
Allen Lewis A head 60 married twice 38yrs IL PA MD odd jobs
Allen Malinda wife 65 married twice 38yrs 8 born 6 living IL KY IN
Allen John J son 30 s IL IL IL
Gary Mary E dau 28 wid 1 born 1 livin g IL IL IL
Gary Anna M grdau 5 IL IL IL
Richards Wm roomer 60 married once 38yrs IL IL IL ditch work
Brown Lottie roomer 22 s IA

I don't know if both Malinda Ashcrafts in the marriage records are the same person. This is all I seem able to find.

Re: MAJOR DOWNEY OF NEAR WINCHESTER, KY

mebateman1 — 2008-10-01 21:35:01Z

1930 OH Butler Co Middletown
Downey Andrew head 28 married at 26 KY KY KY
Downey Mary wife 25 married at 23 KY KY KY
Downey David brother 32 marreid at 21 KY KY KY
Downey Ella wife 28 married at 17 OH OH OH
Downey Robert son 6 OH KY OH
Downey Charles brother 25 div KY KY KY

1920
I can't find Andrew in this census.

1920 OH Butler Co Middletown
Kreitzer Dan head 64 m NY
Kreitzer Cora wife 38 OH
Downey Lillie? dau 18 OH
Downey David soninlaw 22 KY
Kreitzer Norman son 16 OH
Kreiter Geona dau 12 OH

1920 OH Butler Co Middletown
Bond George E head 34 m KY KY KY
Bond Martha wife 23 m KY KY KY
Downey Hazel sisterinlaw 11 KY KY KY

1910 KY Clark Co Hayden tsp
Downing Major head 41 married twice (this marriage 13yrs) KY KY KY farmer
Downing Lucy wife 35 married once 13 yrs 8 born 6 living KY KY KY
Downing Mattie dau 13 s KY KY KY
Downing David son 12 KY KY KY
Downing Andrew son 8 KY KY KY
Downing Charley son 6 KY KY KY
Downing Ansel son 3 KY KY KY
Downing Hazel dau 11/12 KY KY KY
Martin William cousin 86 wd KY KY KY

1900 KY Clark Co Ford tsp
Downing Major head May 1867 33 married 5yrs KY KY KY farmer
Downing Lucy wife May 1875 25 married 5yrs 3 born 2living KY KY KY
Downing Martha dau Jan 1897 3 KY KY KY
Downing David son Jan 1898 2 KY KY KY
Martin William boarder 1823 76 wid KY KY KY
Martin James boarder Sep 1836 63 s KY KY KY
Martin Boone brotherinlaw Apr 1883 17 KY KY KY
lots of other Martin families living next door

1880
I can't find anything in this census.

per ancestry.com
OH Death
Andrew C Downey b. abt 1903 d. 13 Oct 1974 Butler OH living in Middletown
widower

SS Death Index
Andrew Downey b. 28 Nov 1902 d. Oct 19974 OH Butler Middletown
here is the link to the SS-5 letter to order his SS application which lists his parent's names
http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi?letter=y&...=

Let me know if you have any questions. This is not my family.

Re: Downey family Grand Rapids, MI

mebateman1 — 2008-10-01 19:15:07Z

1930 MI Kent Co GrandRapids
Downey Edward D head 22 married at 21 MI MI MI salesman stocks and bonds
Downey Mildred wife 21 married at 20 MI MI MI
Downey Diane dau 4/12 MI MI MI
no one else in household

Re: Jeremiah Downey

mebateman1 — 2008-10-01 18:28:52Z

Here is the 1910 census which states the Jeremiah was born in MT but his parents were immigrants from IRE. His mother immigrated in 1882:

1910 MT Silver Bow Co Walkerville
Downey James head 53 married once 28yrs IRE IRE IRE immigrated 1879 NA no occupation
Downey Mary wife 45 married once 28yrs 12 born 10 living IRE IRE IRE imm 1882
Downey James Jr son 20 s MT IRE IRE
Downey John A son 19 MT IRE IRE
Downey Patrick J son 15 MT IRE IRE
Downey Mary dau 13 MT IRE IRE
Downey Jeremiah son 12 MT IRE IRE
Downey Stacia dau 10 MT IRE IRE
Downey Nellie dau 6 MT IRE IRE
Downey Julia A dau 5 MT IRE IRE

1900 MT Silver Bow Co Walkerville
Downey James head May 1856 44 married 18yrs IRE IRE IRE imm 1879 21yrs ago copper miner
Downey Mary wife 1862 38 married 18yrs 11 born 10 living IRE IRE IRE imm 1877 23 yrs ago
Downey Maggie dau Aug 1883 16 s MI IRE IRE
Downey Katie dau Jun 1885 14 MN IRE IRE
Downey Michael son Jun 1887 12 MT IRE IRE
Downey Loretta dau Feb 1889 11 MT IRE IRE
Downey James son Oct 1890 9 MT IRE IRE
Downey John son May 1892 8 MT IRE IRE
Downey Patrick son May 1894 6 MT IRE IRE
Downey Jerremiah son Oct 1897 2 MT IRE IRE
Downey Stacia dau Mch 1900 2/12 MT IRE IRE

(this might be James)
1880 MI Kalamazoo Kalamazoo
Downey James 26 boarder attendant asylum? IRE IRE IRE
living in a boarding house with another man who is an attendant

1920 MT Silver Bow Co Walkerville
written incorrectly on census
Douney Mary head head 56 wid imm 1873 Na IRE IRE IRE
Douney Michael son 31 s MT IRE IRE zinc miner
Douney James son 20 s MT IRE IRE fireman mine
Douney John son 27 MT IRE IRE no occupation
Douney Jerry son 21 MT IRE IRE miner copper
Douney Nellie dau 16 MT IRE IRE
Douney Abby dau 15 MT IRE IRE

1930 MT Silver Bow Co Walkerville
Downey Mary Agnes head 71 wid IRE IRE IRE imm 1882
Downey Jerry Francis son 32 single MT IRE IRE
no one else in household

MT Death index
Jermiah J Downey b. 1898 d. 10 May 1937 SB4354 no county listed
Jerry Downey b. 1886 d. 14 Sep 1939 Bt12690 Silver Bow Co

Does this seem like the family? Who is your direct relative?

Re: Sarapta Jane "Jennie" Downey daughter of John & Eliza

mebateman1 — 2008-10-01 17:57:43Z

1880 TN Fayette Co Dist15
Jno Downey self 44 AL NC AL farmer
Eliza Downey wife 37 TN NC AL
Sarepta(not Sarapta) J Downey dau 12 TN AL TN

1870 TN Fayette Co Dist 15 LaGrange PO
Downie Jno 27 farm hand AL (age doesn't match 1880 census)
Downie Eliza 26 keeping house TN
Downie Flora 2 TN

These are Riggs on same page of 1870 census:
Riggs David 78 NC
Riggs Marih? 74 NC
Riggs Mary C 16 TN
Riggs Wm 10 TN
*
Riggs Thos 45 NC
Riggs Eliza 30 AL
Riggs Josiah 15 TN
Riggs Nancy J 12 TN
Riggs Margt A 10 TN
*
(this might be her parents as birth locations match)
Riggs Jas 53 NC
Riggs Jane 50 AL
Riggs Eliza 20 AL (I don't know why this name would match)
Riggs Josiah 16 TN (or who this is)

1860 TN Fayette Dist15 p1 of 13
Jas Riggs 36 farmer NC
Jane Riggs 30 TN
Eliza Riggs 16 TN

1850 TN Fayette Dist15 p11 of 14
James Riggs 30 farmer NC
Jane Riggs 25 AL
Eliza Riggs 7 TN
no other children in household

TN Fayette Co Rehoboth Cem
Downey Eliza age 75yrs d. Dec 29, 1911
Downey J W b. July 25, 1836 d. May 2, 1891
Riggs James age 98yrs d. Mar 10, 1907 (maybe her father?

1900 TN Fayette Co Div Dist15 p2 of 29
Riggs James head Fby 1816 84 wid NC NC NC farmer
living alone

1900 TN Fayette Dist15 p11 of 29
Roberts A head Feb 1871 29 married 10yrs TN TN AL
Roberts Jinny wife Nov 1868 31 married 10yrs 7 born 7 living TN TN TN
Roberts John son Aug 1891 8 TN TN TN
Roberts Henry son Sep 1892 7 TN TN TN
Roberts Charley son Dec 1893 6 TN TN TN
Roberts James son Apr 1895 5 TN TN TN
Roberts Lilian dau May 1897 3 TN TN TN
Roberts Eva dau Feb 1899 1 TN TN TN
Roberts Sarah dau May 1900 1/12 TN TN TN
LIVING NEXT DOOR
Downy Liza/Lizie? head May 1849 57 wid TN NC MS

1910 TN Fayette Dist15
Jennie Roberts 40
John Roberts 18
Jenny Roberts 17
Terulin Roberts 16
Jim Roberts 15
Alian roberts 13
Eric Roberts 11
Louis Roberts 9
Arckie/Archie Roberts 3
Richard Roberts 1
hard to read roberts 8/12
Irene Eliza Dunney 66 wid motherinlaw b. TN father b NC mother b. MS

This is not my family. I hope this is helpful.

Re: Nellie Downey who married Thomas Lee

Amy690 — 2008-10-01 02:50:22Z

I have a Nellie Downey in my Family line. I do not know who she married. Her Brother is Harvey Downey. They were both born in Buffalo NY. if this fits your info, please let me know, and we can exchange more info.
Amy Downey-Kirby

Re: Patricia Downey

azgrandma4 — 2008-09-08 04:15:33Z

Do you know where she was born or who her parents were?