Jim, Thank you. The marriage date helps a little. It is probable then that Virgie was born in 1884. Somebody sent me an article on Charles L. Downing. I think it was a memorial type thing about his death, and life long service to Monroe Township, Davies County. He apparently met both women there. The first could be Richesson, but it is Richardson in the article. No other children listed but Virgie, which seems to be a family name of this line. As you say, there are several. Sue Hodnett
I forgot to include a location for the post I last sent in on John Downing married to Matilda, and it lists their children also. It is to the best of my knowledge from a census of Davies County, MO, either 1850 or 1860. Sue Hodnett
Joe, Thanks, I should have included that information. I believe it is from a census, either 1850 or 1860 of Daivies County, MO. Sue Hodnett
It was sent to me by email, but it came from MO, probably Davies County, since that was the subject place of my enquiry. The census of said county, either 1850 or 1860, the author of the email has copied both. She is Mary Inglis, a researcher. If this is the same John, where does he fit in a Downing line? Sue Hodnett
-----Original Message----- From: Suehodnett@aol.com <Suehodnett@aol.com> To: DOWNING-L@rootsweb.com <DOWNING-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, November 30, 1998 3:36 PM Subject: [DOWNING-L] Charles L. DOWNING >Does anyone know this family? And do you know if the one child was all they >had? > >Charles L. Downing born 1855 MO, Married Thursa Richardson, and 2) Thursa C. >Culver. > One daughter: Virgie born 1884?? MO > >Sue Hodnett > Sue, I did a quick check of the 46 CD's I have and I found only one Thursa Richardson. She was born in 1848 in TN. and died 1919 in KY. She was also married to an Eli Mullinix and they had a lot of kids. I found no Thursa C. Culver, but depending on where you got these names they could be the same person and one source used her maiden name and the other used her surname from a previous marriage. I found one Charles Loren Downing, but he was born 40 years to late. I looked on my IGI for Missouri and I found record of a Charles L. Downing married to a Thusa I. Richesson on 15 Mar 1883 in Daviess Co. There were two Virginia Downings, but the father was listed as James on one, and James and Mary on the other. They were both dated in the 1840-50's. In looking at the 1860 Federal Missouri Census, I noticed that in a connecting four county area there were twelve Downings listed. that would be from Grundy Co. to Clinton Co. with DeKalb and Daviess in between of them. Quite a concentration of Downings considering that this was before the Civil War. Well I pretty much struck out! Maybe the marriage date helps? Have any DFHSA members seen a newsletter since Feb. of 98? Jim Downing Sarasota, FL
probably on the census!, joe >I have John Downing b.ca1816 VA. d.16 Oct 1883 M. Matilda Johnson at Henry >Co., Iowa 17 Mar 1834. I didn't have the ch. Where is this info? >Dianna Nading > > >==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== >Thank you for contributing to the Downing mailing list. > >
if this is from a census, it would help to show the year and the location!, joe >Does anyone recognize this family? > DOWNING, John age 40 white VA farmer > Matilda, age 35 white VA > Jane 19 VA > William 17 IA > Thomas 15 IA > George 11 MO > Elizabeth 9 MO > Susan 7 MO > James 5 MO > Alice 2 MO >I can't place him in my family line as of yet. Can anyone help me with this >family? > >Sue Hodnett > > >==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== > > >
I have John Downing b.ca1816 VA. d.16 Oct 1883 M. Matilda Johnson at Henry Co., Iowa 17 Mar 1834. I didn't have the ch. Where is this info? Dianna Nading
Looking for more information on Henrietta Downing, daughter of Joseph Lee and Molly Ann Richardson Downing; she married Dudley M. Craig. Probably Fayette County, KY. Sue Hodnett
Looking especially for information on Dr. E.M. Norwwod. Does anyone know of this family? Priscilla was born prob abt 1828/1830. They probably were married abt 1850. Probably Fayette County, KY. Sue Hodnett
Looking for any information on Betsey Downing born 1852 probably Davies County, MO. She is the daughter of Powhatan and Hannah Downing. Sue Hodnett
Does anyone know this family? And do you know if the one child was all they had? Charles L. Downing born 1855 MO, Married Thursa Richardson, and 2) Thursa C. Culver. One daughter: Virgie born 1884?? MO Sue Hodnett
Does anyone recognize this family? DOWNING, John age 40 white VA farmer Matilda, age 35 white VA Jane 19 VA William 17 IA Thomas 15 IA George 11 MO Elizabeth 9 MO Susan 7 MO James 5 MO Alice 2 MO I can't place him in my family line as of yet. Can anyone help me with this family? Sue Hodnett
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Sue, I did not find Riley Downing but Preston Samuel is listed on page 285 in Gregeathes book; PRESTON SAMUEL, b. 1825, Geouga Co., O., d. 12-7-1862, Prairie Grove AR, CW. m. 7-15-1845 to Anna Reuterskiold. He was son of Elias b. 1803 CT. G. son of Reuben E. 1761, CT. to PA. GG of Daniel 11 b. 1739 GGG of Jonathan b. 1703, Groton, CT. GGGG of Jonathan b. 1677, CT. GGGGG of John E. 1650, d. 1729, Groton CT. Ruby Waugh ---------- > From: Suehodnett@aol.com > To: DOWNING-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [DOWNING-L] DOWNING, Riley > Date: Monday, November 23, 1998 7:59 AM > > Can anyone idnetify this DOWNING for me? He is Riley DOWNING. I found his > name in a national cemtery listing. All that is with it is: Sec. 6 Grave > 422 and > Citizen. And also Preston S. DOWNING, Sec. 8 Grave 624 rank of Pvt. This > is from a Fayetteville National Cemetery, Ark. If anyone can identify these > two DOWNINGS I would really appreciate it. There were no dates with either > name! > Sue Hodnett > > > ==== DOWNING Mailing List ====
Thank you, Ruby. Jim downing replied also, with same. I bet this Riley is one of our Downings. I just wish there some dates to go by. One ancestor we have just been calling Powhatan, Jr, has been called Riley Powhatan by one man, and in a cemetery listing from Davies Co., MO, we find him dubbed: John Walker Fullerton P.(Powhatan) Downing. Names! Sue
Jackie, I can sympathize with you. I am finding out more on one of my direct ancestors brothers, than I am on my direct ancestor. Talk about elusive! I wish you luck. Sue Hodnett
Does anyone have any info on John Hugh Downing b. c. 1830 in NY. He married Mercie Bentley and they had 4 children: Edith b. 1859 WI, Harriet b. 1862 WI, William b. 1866 IA, and Nellie b.1873 IA. John Downing lived in IL, WI, Howard Co. IA c1866, and Lincoln Co. MN 1878- d. 1916. I would like to find the parents and siblings of John Downing. Any help would be very appreciated. Thanks Susan Craven
Sue, I just saw your reply on the Downing Forum. I'm sorry, I can't give you any more information on the Canadian Downings. All I have is a great grandfather born in Harvey, Nova Scotia. The rest were in aroostook county, Maine. These Downings have been very elusive. It is the one line I have found absolutely nothing on. No on-line cuzzies, not even a hint. Right now, the ladies seem to be producing far better than the men. ;-) Thanks, Jackie
Can anyone idnetify this DOWNING for me? He is Riley DOWNING. I found his name in a national cemtery listing. All that is with it is: Sec. 6 Grave 422 and Citizen. And also Preston S. DOWNING, Sec. 8 Grave 624 rank of Pvt. This is from a Fayetteville National Cemetery, Ark. If anyone can identify these two DOWNINGS I would really appreciate it. There were no dates with either name! Sue Hodnett