Hannah M. Downing
F, b. 14 August 1837, d. 3 May 1894
Hannah M. Downing was born on 14 August 1837 at Bald Eagle Twp., Clinton Co., PA. She was the daughter of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood. Hannah M. Downing died on 3 May 1894 at Clinton Co., OH, at age 56.
Harry Toss Downing
M, b. 24 July 1884, d. 24 March 1926
Harry Toss Downing was born on 24 July 1884 at Clayton Twp., Adams Co., IL. He married Daisy Bell Kemp on 3 September 1912 at Moline, Rock Island Co., IL. Harry Toss Downing died on 24 March 1926 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 41
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Harry T. Downing, son of William and Effie(Kern) Downing was born in Clayton Twp., Adams County, Illinois on the 24th day of July , 1884 and departed this life at the General hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at 2:15a.m. Wednesday the 24th day of March age 41 years and 8 months. "Toss" as he was familiarly known to everyone grew manhood in the vicinity of Golden and no social activity among the young folks was complete without Toss. In athletics, if Toss Downing was in the game its success was assured. Generous hearted, ever ready to assist he was a general favorite with young and old and the message that he had passed to the Great Beyond was received with sorrow. He was united in marriage to Miss Daisy Kemp, of Camp Point, on the 3rd of Sept 1912. To this union two children were, born, Dorothy having passed away in infancy, and little son , Edwin, now 11 years of age.Stricken very suddenly with acute appendicitis, Mr. Downing was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon, March 21st and at 7:39 p.m. an emergency operation was preformed. Surgeons discovered the Appendix in a ruptured condition and held little hope for his recovery. Serious complications followed the operation, the end proved not far distant. Some 14 years Mr. Downing and family have been residents of Des Moines. He held a responsible position as a city employee in the engineering department. His admirable devotion to his wife and little son, were the outstanding traits of his character. His energies were unselfishly spent for the happiness and welfare of his family. One sister, Mrs. Fairy Downing Donnelly and infant daughter, Dorothy, having preceded him in death. He leaves in bereavement the beloved wife and son, Edwin, of Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. William Downing, parents, and one brother, Emery K. of Golden, One sister, Mrs. Ray Miller of Camp Point, besides many other relatives and friends. In the midst of his years , his life's biography ends and leaves us in silence and in tears. The funeral services were held at the home of his parents Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Laverne Barkley officiating. Arch Thomas, Fred Thomas, Russel Peck and J.F. Ross sang, with Mrs. J. F. Ross at the piano. The pall bearers were, Henry Reynolds, Chris Weyen, John Baird, John Marshall, Roy Reed and Thomas Eckles. among those attending from a distance were: Dr. and Mrs. Will Kemp of Chicago, Ill; Harry Kemp of Indianapolis, Ind; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kern, Mr. Sam Kern, all of Shelbina, Mo., Mr. an Mrs. James Weeder and grandson of Hannibal. Mo; Mrs. Laura Kern of Decatur, Ill. , Mr. and Mrs. James H. Downing and son, John, of Springfield, Ill.. Mrs. Mary Poling, Galesburg, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mays and mother; Clifford and Howard Mays; William Donnelly, Marguerite Downing; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Taylor and daughter, Mildred, of Quincy, Ill. Mr. Downing was laid to rest in the Hebron cemetery ., besides his little daughter Dorothy.
He was buried in March 1926 at Hebron Cemetery, Golden, Adams Co., IL, Findagrave #32973857.
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Harry T. Downing, son of William and Effie(Kern) Downing was born in Clayton Twp., Adams County, Illinois on the 24th day of July , 1884 and departed this life at the General hospital in Des Moines, Iowa at 2:15a.m. Wednesday the 24th day of March age 41 years and 8 months. "Toss" as he was familiarly known to everyone grew manhood in the vicinity of Golden and no social activity among the young folks was complete without Toss. In athletics, if Toss Downing was in the game its success was assured. Generous hearted, ever ready to assist he was a general favorite with young and old and the message that he had passed to the Great Beyond was received with sorrow. He was united in marriage to Miss Daisy Kemp, of Camp Point, on the 3rd of Sept 1912. To this union two children were, born, Dorothy having passed away in infancy, and little son , Edwin, now 11 years of age.Stricken very suddenly with acute appendicitis, Mr. Downing was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon, March 21st and at 7:39 p.m. an emergency operation was preformed. Surgeons discovered the Appendix in a ruptured condition and held little hope for his recovery. Serious complications followed the operation, the end proved not far distant. Some 14 years Mr. Downing and family have been residents of Des Moines. He held a responsible position as a city employee in the engineering department. His admirable devotion to his wife and little son, were the outstanding traits of his character. His energies were unselfishly spent for the happiness and welfare of his family. One sister, Mrs. Fairy Downing Donnelly and infant daughter, Dorothy, having preceded him in death. He leaves in bereavement the beloved wife and son, Edwin, of Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. William Downing, parents, and one brother, Emery K. of Golden, One sister, Mrs. Ray Miller of Camp Point, besides many other relatives and friends. In the midst of his years , his life's biography ends and leaves us in silence and in tears. The funeral services were held at the home of his parents Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. Laverne Barkley officiating. Arch Thomas, Fred Thomas, Russel Peck and J.F. Ross sang, with Mrs. J. F. Ross at the piano. The pall bearers were, Henry Reynolds, Chris Weyen, John Baird, John Marshall, Roy Reed and Thomas Eckles. among those attending from a distance were: Dr. and Mrs. Will Kemp of Chicago, Ill; Harry Kemp of Indianapolis, Ind; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kern, Mr. Sam Kern, all of Shelbina, Mo., Mr. an Mrs. James Weeder and grandson of Hannibal. Mo; Mrs. Laura Kern of Decatur, Ill. , Mr. and Mrs. James H. Downing and son, John, of Springfield, Ill.. Mrs. Mary Poling, Galesburg, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mays and mother; Clifford and Howard Mays; William Donnelly, Marguerite Downing; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Taylor and daughter, Mildred, of Quincy, Ill. Mr. Downing was laid to rest in the Hebron cemetery ., besides his little daughter Dorothy.
He was buried in March 1926 at Hebron Cemetery, Golden, Adams Co., IL, Findagrave #32973857.
Child of Harry Toss Downing and Daisy Bell Kemp
- William Edwin Downing+ b. 9 Jan 1915, d. 28 Jan 2002
Jacob Downing
M, b. 6 June 1807, d. 9 June 1862
Jacob Downing was born on 6 June 1807 at Centre Co., PA. He was the son of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr. Jacob Downing married Jane Warner Underwood, daughter of Zephaniah Underwood and Hannah Bailey, on 11 April 1838 at Centre Co., PA. Jacob Downing died on 9 June 1862 at Centre Co., PA, at age 55. He was buried in June 1862 at Friends Cemetery, Unionville, Centre Co., PA, Findagrave #96693205.
Children of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood
- Hannah M. Downing b. 14 Aug 1837, d. 3 May 1894
- Alvina Downing b. 16 Apr 1844, d. 6 Apr 1847
- Rebecca Starr Downing+ b. 12 Sep 1845, d. 11 Nov 1931
- Rebecca Starr Downing b. 16 May 1846
- Maria M. Downing b. 15 Oct 1848
- Matilda Y. J. Downing b. 10 Apr 1851
- Samuel Downing b. 20 Jun 1854, d. 5 Jul 1855
- Jeremiah Downing b. 31 Aug 1856, d. 31 Dec 1858
- Joseph J. Downing b. 20 Nov 1858
Jennie Ross Downing
F, b. 21 October 1879, d. 18 October 1962
Jennie Ross Downing was born on 21 October 1879. She married Adoniram Judson Miles, son of Owen Phillips Miles and Hannah Price Shirk, in 1920.1 Jennie Ross Downing died on 18 October 1962 at age 82. She was buried in October 1962 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL.
Citations
- [S82] Price Genealogy, 675.
Jeremiah Downing
M, b. 6 June 1787, d. 15 March 1864
Jeremiah Downing was born on 6 June 1787 at Chester Co., PA. He was the son of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr. Jeremiah Downing died on 15 March 1864 at Centre Co., PA, at age 76.
Note: did not marry.
Note: did not marry.
Jeremiah Downing
M, b. 31 August 1856, d. 31 December 1858
Jeremiah Downing was born on 31 August 1856. He was the son of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood. Jeremiah Downing died on 31 December 1858 at Centre Co., PA, at age 2.
Joseph J. Downing
M, b. 20 November 1858
Joseph J. Downing was born on 20 November 1858 at Centre Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood.
Judith Ann Downing
F, b. 15 August 1946, d. 14 October 2002
Judith Ann Downing was born on 15 August 1946 at Wyandotte, Wayne Co., MI. She was the daughter of William Edwin Downing and Mary Katherine Wendell. Judith Ann Downing died on 14 October 2002 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 56. She was buried in October 2002 at Joshua Memorial Park, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #69609728.
Leland George Downing1
M, b. 1 July 1901, d. 6 April 1971
Leland George Downing was born on 1 July 1901 at Michigan.1 He married Fannie Ellen Wadsworth on 1 June 1926. Leland George Downing died on 6 April 1971 at Lenawee Co., MI, at age 69 Dates per SSDI, last residence Britton.
Child of Leland George Downing and Fannie Ellen Wadsworth
- Madalyn Eunice Downing+1 b. 14 Nov 1931, d. 5 Mar 2010
Citations
- [S3271] 1940 Federal Census, Lenawee County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1779.
Madalyn Eunice Downing
F, b. 14 November 1931, d. 5 March 2010
Madalyn Eunice Downing was born on 14 November 1931 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI. She was the daughter of Leland George Downing and Fannie Ellen Wadsworth.1 Madalyn Eunice Downing married Robert George Irwin, son of Leo William Irwin and Mary Luella Matthews, on 30 August 1950 at Britton, Lenawee Co., MI. Madalyn Eunice Downing died on 5 March 2010 at Lenawee Co., MI, at age 78
Newspaper article -- Daily Telegram:
BRITTON, Mich. - Madalyn E. Irwin, age 78, of Britton passed away March 5, 2010. Madalyn was born Nov. 14, 1931, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the daughter of Leland and Fannie (Wadsworth) Downing. On Aug. 30, 1950, she married Robert Irwin in Britton. He preceded her in death Sept. 14, 1993. She was a 1950 graduate of Britton High School. Madalyn was employed at Herrick Hospital, Britton Restaurant, as a bus driver for the Britton Schools as well as working alongside her husband on the family farm. She had resided at the Tecumseh Place II for the past three years. She was a past member of the Tecumseh Rebekah’s #338, Tecumseh Grange #66 and the State and National Grange. She was a member of the Bowling Association, bowling at Airport and Ten Pin Lanes. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. Madalyn is survived by two sons, Charles (Debbra) Irwin of Britton and Calvin (Therese) Irwin of Britton; three daughters, Connie (Michael) Raymond of Clayton, Carol Withrow of Tecumseh and Cheryl (Norm) Seegert of Petersburg; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great- and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Merlin (Myrna) Downing; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Robert, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Catherine Louise; a grandson William Lee Raymond; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Irwin.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, at the Grace United Methodist Church, Britton, with Pastor Amy Mayo-Moyle officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Donations in Madalyn’s name may be made to the Tecumseh
Place Memorial Fund or Hospice of Lenawee.
She was buried in March 2010 at Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway, Lenawee Co., MI, Findagrave #49284187.
Newspaper article -- Daily Telegram:
BRITTON, Mich. - Madalyn E. Irwin, age 78, of Britton passed away March 5, 2010. Madalyn was born Nov. 14, 1931, in Ann Arbor, Mich., the daughter of Leland and Fannie (Wadsworth) Downing. On Aug. 30, 1950, she married Robert Irwin in Britton. He preceded her in death Sept. 14, 1993. She was a 1950 graduate of Britton High School. Madalyn was employed at Herrick Hospital, Britton Restaurant, as a bus driver for the Britton Schools as well as working alongside her husband on the family farm. She had resided at the Tecumseh Place II for the past three years. She was a past member of the Tecumseh Rebekah’s #338, Tecumseh Grange #66 and the State and National Grange. She was a member of the Bowling Association, bowling at Airport and Ten Pin Lanes. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. Madalyn is survived by two sons, Charles (Debbra) Irwin of Britton and Calvin (Therese) Irwin of Britton; three daughters, Connie (Michael) Raymond of Clayton, Carol Withrow of Tecumseh and Cheryl (Norm) Seegert of Petersburg; 17 grandchildren; and 16 great- and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Merlin (Myrna) Downing; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Robert, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Catherine Louise; a grandson William Lee Raymond; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Marie Irwin.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, at the Grace United Methodist Church, Britton, with Pastor Amy Mayo-Moyle officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Donations in Madalyn’s name may be made to the Tecumseh
Place Memorial Fund or Hospice of Lenawee.
She was buried in March 2010 at Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway, Lenawee Co., MI, Findagrave #49284187.
Child of Madalyn Eunice Downing and Robert George Irwin
- Catherine Louise Irwin b. 1 Jan 1956, d. 3 Nov 1973
Citations
- [S3271] 1940 Federal Census, Lenawee County, Michigan. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1779.
Margaret Downing
F, b. 29 April 1797, d. 1863
Margaret Downing was born on 29 April 1797 at Chester Co., PA. She was the daughter of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr. Margaret Downing died in 1863 at Centre Co., PA.
Maria M. Downing
F, b. 15 October 1848
Maria M. Downing was born on 15 October 1848 at Bald Eagle Twp., Clinton Co., PA. She was the daughter of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood. Maria M. Downing married Jesse T. Romine on 1 September 1870.
Mary J. Downing
F, b. 22 January 1842, d. 25 July 1919
Mary J. Downing was born on 22 January 1842 at Illinois.1 She married Benjamin Franklin Willis, son of John Willis and Sarah Orwig, on 31 December 1867 at Fulton Co., IL. Mary J. Downing died on 25 July 1919 at age 77. She was buried in July 1919 at Nowata Memorial Cemetery, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK, Find A Grave Memorial# 21340432.
Citations
- [S4255] 1870 Federal Census, Fulton County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 222; FHL #545721.
Matilda Downing
F
Children of Matilda Downing and James Bruce Tallman
- Mary Zahne Tallman+ b. 1872
- William Henry Tallman+ b. 1875
- Ann Frances Tallman+ b. 1878, d. 1937
- John Chancy Tallman+ b. 1887, d. 1918
Matilda Y. J. Downing
F, b. 10 April 1851
Matilda Y. J. Downing was born on 10 April 1851 at Bald Eagle Twp., Clinton Co., PA. She was the daughter of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood.
Moses Downing
M, b. 20 June 1783
Moses Downing was born on 20 June 1783 at Chester Co., PA. He was the son of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr. Moses Downing died died young.
Permelia Jane Downing
F, b. 17 December 1881, d. 15 March 1969
Permelia Jane Downing was born on 17 December 1881 at Burt, Keya Paha Co., NE. She married Ulysses S. Grant Keith, son of John Francis Keith and Martha Jane Forrest, on 26 July 1903 at Hooker Co., NE. Permelia Jane Downing died on 15 March 1969 at Kearney, Buffalo Co., NE, at age 87.
Children of Permelia Jane Downing and Ulysses S. Grant Keith
- Richard Grantley Keith b. 26 Jul 1904
- Francis Josiah Keith b. 27 May 1906
- Elva Mae Keith b. 14 Jan 1908
- Wesley James Keith b. 7 Dec 1912
- Twyla Kathrine Keith b. c 1917
- Woodrow Wilson Keith b. 28 Mar 1918
- Fred Arthur Keith b. c 1920
- Elmer Lee Hank Keith b. 20 Mar 1923
Preston Downing
M
Preston Downing was born at Virginia. He married Margaret Tilson.
Child of Preston Downing and Margaret Tilson
- George Preston Downing+ b. c 1861
Ralph V. Downing
M, b. 18 July 1899, d. July 1985
Ralph V. Downing was born on 18 July 1899 at Ohio.1 He was the son of George A. Downing and Edith G. (?)1 Ralph V. Downing married Dorothy Louise Hodge, daughter of James Eldon Hodge and Emily Jane Coil, on 1 February 1924.2 Ralph V. Downing died in July 1985 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, dates per SSDI.
Child of Ralph V. Downing and Dorothy Louise Hodge
- Warren G. Downing2 b. c 1927
Rebecca Downing
F, b. 15 April 1800, d. 20 April 1850
Rebecca Downing was born on 15 April 1800 at Chester Co., PA. She was the daughter of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr. Rebecca Downing died on 20 April 1850 at age 50.
Rebecca Starr Downing
F, b. 12 September 1845, d. 11 November 1931
Rebecca Starr Downing was born on 12 September 1845 at Unionville, Centre Co., PA. She was the daughter of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood. Rebecca Starr Downing married Jeremiah Fravel in November 1863 at Centre Co., PA. Rebecca Starr Downing lived on 25 July 1870 at Chester Twp., Clinton Co., OH.1 She died on 11 November 1931 at Lebanon, Warren Co., OH, at age 86. She was buried in November 1931 at Miami Cemetery, Corwin, Warren Co., OH, Findagrave #198675643.
Children of Rebecca Starr Downing and Jeremiah Fravel
- William J. Fravel1 b. 17 Aug 1864, d. 25 Mar 1928
- Owen Fravel1 b. c 1866
- Mary Romine Fravel+ b. 26 Jun 1873, d. 13 Dec 1932
Citations
- [S1182] 1870 Federal Census, Clinton County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 1182; FHL #552681.
Rebecca Starr Downing
F, b. 16 May 1846
Rebecca Starr Downing was born on 16 May 1846 at Bald Eagle Twp., Clinton Co., PA. She was the daughter of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood.
Samuel Downing
M, b. 1 November 1789, d. 3 May 1864
Samuel Downing was born on 1 November 1789 at Chester Co., PA. He was the son of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr. Samuel Downing died on 3 May 1864 at age 74.
Samuel Downing
M, b. 20 June 1854, d. 5 July 1855
Samuel Downing was born on 20 June 1854 at Bald Eagle Twp., Clinton Co., PA. He was the son of Jacob Downing and Jane Warner Underwood. Samuel Downing died on 5 July 1855 at Centre Co., PA, at age 1.
Sarah Downing
F, b. 19 January 1792, d. 18 November 1837
Sarah Downing was born on 19 January 1792 at Chester Co., PA. She was the daughter of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr. Sarah Downing married Andrew Thompson. Sarah Downing died on 18 November 1837 at age 45.
Thomas Downing
M, b. 25 March 1759, d. 26 June 1827
Thomas Downing was born on 25 March 1759 at Bart Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of William Downing and Ellen John. Thomas Downing married Rebecca Starr, daughter of Moses Starr and Sarah Harlan, on 24 April 1781 at East Sadsbury Meeting, Chester Co., PA. Thomas Downing died on 26 June 1827 at Centre Co., PA, at age 68. He was buried in June 1827 at Friends Burial Ground, Halfmoon Twp., Centre Co., PA.
Children of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr
- Moses Downing b. 20 Jun 1783
- William Downing b. 21 Jun 1785
- Jeremiah Downing b. 6 Jun 1787, d. 15 Mar 1864
- Samuel Downing b. 1 Nov 1789, d. 3 May 1864
- Sarah Downing b. 19 Jan 1792, d. 18 Nov 1837
- Hannah Downing+ b. 29 May 1794, d. 12 Dec 1879
- Margaret Downing b. 29 Apr 1797, d. 1863
- Rebecca Downing b. 15 Apr 1800, d. 20 Apr 1850
- Thomas Downing b. 27 Mar 1803, d. 11 Oct 1855
- Jacob Downing+ b. 6 Jun 1807, d. 9 Jun 1862
Thomas Downing
M, b. 27 March 1803, d. 11 October 1855
Thomas Downing was born on 27 March 1803 at Chester Co., PA. He was the son of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr. Thomas Downing died on 11 October 1855 at age 52.
Note: did not marry.
Note: did not marry.
Timothy James Downing
M, b. 16 November 1979, d. 24 November 2011
Timothy James Downing was born on 16 November 1979 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX. He died on 24 November 2011 at Indianapolis, Hendricks Co., IN, at age 32. He was cremated in 2011 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.
Warren G. Downing1
M, b. circa 1927
Warren G. Downing was born circa 1927 at Fayette or Clark Co. (probably), OH.1 He was the son of Ralph V. Downing and Dorothy Louise Hodge.1
Citations
- [S1358] 1930 Federal Census, Clark County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1756; FHL #2341491.
William Downing
M, b. 21 June 1785
William Downing was born on 21 June 1785 at Chester Co., PA. He was the son of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr.