Spouse: Thomas (Robert) ROBERTS. Susan DOWNING and Thomas (Robert) ROBERTS were married about 1642 in , , England. Children were: Susannah ROBERTS, Ephraim ROBERTS, Elizabeth ROBERTS, Robert ROBERTS, John ROBERTS, Samuel ROBERTS, Susanna ROBERTS, Hannah ROBERTS, Abigail ROBERTS, Patience ROBERTS.

Spouse: Margaret GOODALE.

CONTACT
renda Carney

* Email: bonnie342@aol.com
* Personal Web Page: http://
* Registered surname(s) ADAMS, COFFIN, FLEETWOOD, GREEN, ISAACS,PETTYJOHN, WILSON, WORKMAN on Sunday, March 18, 2001
* Posted Query on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 for surname(s) COLLINS,DOWNS
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eresa Welsh

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* Registered surname(s) HELM, PETER on Sunday, June 17, 2001
* Posted Query on Monday, July 23, 2001 for surname(s) HELM, PETER
* Posted Query on Tuesday, August 21, 2001 for surname(s) HELM, PETER
* Posted Query on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 for surname(s) DOWNS,WARD
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Benjamin Downs DE, Kent Co 1800 census01001-0120100
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The Quakers resolved against "the vanity and superstition of creating
monuments and entombing the dead with singular notes or marks of
distinction, which is but worldly pomp and grandeur, for no encomium nor
pompous interment can add worth to the deceased". Therefore, they ordered
the erection of tombstones over the graves of Friends be stopped, and the
tombstones already so placed to be removed. However, this order was not
generally obeyed [Scharf:183]. (From research by Dr. Bill Groves)[DAMNDOWNES 2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

Downs,
Benjamin
DE
KENT
CO.

87
1800

01001-0120100

The Quakers resolved against "the vanity and superstition of creating
monuments and entombing the dead with singular notes or marks of
distinction, which is but worldly pomp and grandeur, for no encomium nor
pompous interment can add worth to the deceased". Therefore, they ordered
the erection of tombstones over the graves of Friends be stopped, and the
tombstones already so placed to be removed. However, this order was not
generally obeyed [Scharf:183]. (From research by Dr. Bill Groves) Parents: William DOWNS and MARY.

Spouse: Nancy OWENS. Nancy OWENS and Benjamin DOWNS were married before 1777. Children were: Curtis DOWNS, Robert DOWNS, Henry DOWNS, Jehu DOWNS, Delila DOWNS.

Doris and Ed Clarkson
RR #4
North Vernon IN 47265
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place of birth from LDS off net
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1860 IN Census Index, Page 2094
1860 Downs, Benjamin IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCER TWP 283 1860

Downs, Curtis IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCERTWP 283 1860 Downs, George IN
JENNINGS CO. GENEVA TWP 082 1860 Downs,...
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Doris and Ed Clarkson
RR #4
North Vernon IN 47265
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place of birth from LDS off net
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1860 IN Census Index, Page 2094
1860 Downs, Benjamin IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCER TWP 283 1860

Downs, Curtis IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCERTWP 283 1860 Downs, George IN
JENNINGS CO. GENEVA TWP 082 1860 Downs,...
============================== Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

Spouse: Roy Brent CULLISON. Children were: Brent Cliff CULLISON, Erica Lee CULLISON.

HOLMES COUNTY

The area of Salt Creek township, south of the treaty line ( GreenvilleIndian treaty Line of 1795 ) before 1825, was a part of Berlin Township (Berlin was organized as a part of Coshocton County, on March 20 , 1820and its tax was paid in and it was under the jurisdiction of authoritiesat Coshocton until 1825.

That part of Salt Creek Township north of the treaty line was a part ofSalt Creek Topwnship in Wayne County, which had been organized on March15, 1816. the organization of Holmes County, in 1825 included the partnorth of the treaty line thus creating present Salt Creek Township, andretaining its former name of Salt Creek, and leaving both Wayne andHolmes Counties with a Salt Creek Township.

Salt Creek Township icnluded surveyed township 14 and part of township 15in range 12, as the party lying north of the treaty line. South of thetreaty line, it is in surveyed township 10, renges 5 and 6, and isdivided into quarter townships: in renge 5, lots 7 to 28, inclusive: inrange 6, third quarter, lots one to eight, including and in fourthquarter, lots one to 24, inclusive. All of Salt Creek Township lyingsouth of the treaty line is in Military Lots. All notrh is in surveyedtownship and ranges are numbered differently on both sides of the treatyline.
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COUNTY FORMATION: formed in 1824 from Coshocton, Wayne, and TuscarawasCounties; locally organized in 1825.

CURRENT TOWNSHIPS: Berlin, Clark, Hardy, Killbuck, Knox, Mechanic,Monroe, Paint, Prairie, Richland, Ripley, Salt Creek, Walnut Creek,Washington.

CITIES/TOWNS/VILLAGES: Baltic, Becks Mills, Benton, Berlin, Big Prairie,Bunker Hill, Calamoutier, Centerville, Charm, Clark, Farmerstown, FortFizzle, Fryburg, Glenmount, Hard, Holmesville, Killbuck, Lakeland Beach,Lakeville, Limpytown, Martinsville, Miley Crossroads, Millers Corners,Millersburg, Mount Hope, Nashville, Neapolis, Paint Valley, Saltillo,Spellacy, Stillwell, Trail, Unionville, Walnut Creek, Welcome, Winesburg.

HISTORICAL TOWNS/VILLAGES: Baddow Pass, Carpenter, Charlesburg, DeWittRidge, Grade, Huston, Johnville, Jones Corners, Lafayette, Mount Union,New Wheeling, Portersfield, Salt Creek, Tulhillas, Wardsville, Wilmington.

LINKS: -- Ohio State University Extension Exurban Change Project:Holmes County Reference Map
OHGenWeb at rootsweb.com: Holmes County; "Township Map"
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From History Of Stark Co. edited by William Perrin 1881 pp 515. PegeonRun Baptist Church formed as about 1810 in the southern portion ofTuscarawas Township. Curtis DOWNS along with Jacob COX Jonathan WOODThomas, Charles, and John RIGDON were members.

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1810 Tax List Ohio Jefferson County, WY. Twp.
1810 Tax List Ohio Washington County OHS1a916586

After Curtis and Ann were married they moved to Stark County, Ohio andlater went to Holmes County

Form Book Old newspapers of Ohio. Volume IX, Friday, 3 January 1817, No.52 A list of letter left at the Post Office in Steubenville includesCurtis Downs
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Holmes Co. was not created until 1824/25. While I suppose it is possible
your ancestors may have been living in the area that early, you will need
to look in other counties.

Holmes was created from Coshocton, Tuscawaras, and Wayne Co., which inturn
were created:

Coshocton 1810/11 from Muskingum and Tuscawaras
Tuscawarus 1808 from Muskingum
Muskingum 1804 from Fairfield/Washington

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1810 OH Census Index, Page 175
WAYNE TWP 050
1810 TAX LIST Downs, Curtis OH JEFFERSONCO. WAYNE
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[DAMN DOWNES2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

From History Of Stark Co. edited by William Perrin 1881 pp 515. PigeonRun Baptist Church formed as about 1810 in the southern portion ofTuscarawas Township. Curtis DOWNS along with Jacob COX Jonathan WOODThomas, Charles, and John RIGDON were members.

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1810 TAX LIST, Wyandot Township, Jefferson County, Ohio
1810 Tax List Ohio Washington County OHS1a916586

After Curtis and Ann were married they moved to Stark County, Ohio andlater went to Holmes County

Form Book Old newspapers of Ohio. Volume IX, Friday, 3 January 1817, No.52 A list of letter left at the Post Office in Steubenville includesCurtis Downs

1835 Curtis sold lot #10 in Middletown (now Mt. Hope) Lot #10 is thesoutheast cornor lot one block North of Jackson and Adams Sts. in MtHope.

''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
Holmes Co. was not created until 1824/25. While I suppose it is possible
your ancestors may have been living in the area that early, you will need
to look in other counties.

Holmes was created from Coshocton, Tuscawaras, and Wayne Co., which inturn
were created:

Coshocton 1810/11 from Muskingum and Tuscawaras
Tuscawarus 1808 from Muskingum
Muskingum 1804 from Fairfield/Washington

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1810 OH Census Index, Page 175
WAYNE TWP 050
1810 TAX LIST Downs, Curtis OH JEFFERSONCO. WAYNE
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A will does not exist to my knowledge for Curtis and not a lot is knownabout him. Nothing is known of him his first 32 years of his life atwhich time in 1808 he married Ann Hall. I'm guessing but it is verypossible that this was not his first marriage, but I have no proof. He ismentioned again in "Stark Co. History 1881" as being a character memberof Pigeon Run Baptist Church in Tuscarawas Township in about 1810.Luckily in 1976 I literally stumbled across his grave in an abandonedgraveyard near Mt. Hope Ohio. I had found information concerning himbeing buried there while at the Ohio State Library in Columbus. Againluckly the stone had been face down in the dirt and his birth and deathdates were saved.
-------------------------------MT. HOPE CEMETERY (aka Downs Cemetery)

located 1/2 mile due east of mt. Hope, Holmes Co., Saltcreek Twp., Ohioon the top of a hill in
corner of woods----north of route 160.

list found in HOLMES COUNTY BURIAL RECORDS by Holmes Co.Library

Fritchel, August G.A.R. no stone ?
Berger, J.-------------------d. Oct. 9, 1860 51 yr 8-27
wife Jeann-----------d. June 5, 1898 71 yr.
Bevington, Samuel wife Elizabeth (McBriar) daughter. Ruth d. Sept. 91835
Buroway, Levi 1854-1914
Downs, Henry------------d. Dec. 31 1846 37 yr 10-13
wife Anna M. d. April 9 1894 84 yr 1 mo 5days
Downs Alfred------------d. June 13 1836 8 yr 3-15
Nancy------------d. Nov. 26 1836 2 yr 5-5
Matilda----------d. Mar. 26 1842 2 yr 10-19
James------------d. Feb. 28 1841 3 yr 3 mo
Ellen-------------d. Dec. 7 1854 17 yr 6-9
Downs, William wife Elizabeth (Shidler) Children
John-------------d. Sept. 8, 18506yr 6 mo
dt Elizabeth-------d. Jan. 15, 1852 24d
Lloyd-----------d. Mar. 30, 1889 5mo 3 d
dt Turah-----------d. Nov. 3 1887 2mo
Downs, Curtis------------d. May 2, 1845 68 yr 1 mo 3 d
wife Ann Hall d. Jan. 27, 1856 66 yr 9-9
R & H dt Sarah-d. Jan. 7 1849
Dunmire,Peter------------d. Mar 27 1857
Engel, John G.------------d. Feb. 20, 1899 85 yr 11-26
wife Margaretha--d. Jan. 11, 1894 78 yr 3-16
Fisher, N.W. wife Elizabeth d Oct. 27, 1856 27 yr 2-4
son ?--------------------d. Mar. 23 1855 7 mo 4 days
Hall, John-----------------d. Mar. 20, 1886 89 yr
wife Sarah---------d. May 12, 1853 49 yr
dt Mary---------d. May 21, 1855 15 yr 9-8
dt Harriet-------d. Sept 25, 1855 19 yr 3-26
McBrier, Samuel 1861-1920
Royce, J. & H.E. child--d. Oct. 29, 1887 ?
William----------d. May 9, 1888 ?
Russell. C.I. & S.M. dt--d. May 1 1862 1 yr 7-17
Wengard W.O.--b. July 11, 1883--d. Nov. 30, 1905 22 yrs.
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list above as found in "Cross Roads of Our Nation Record and "Pioneersand Families" by
E. Powell (copied Nov. 1961 after recent vandalism)

This cemetery was rediscover in 1977 by me a descendent of Curtis Downsand Ann his wife. It
was overgrown with brush, ivy, and trees. Many of the stones were brokenand face down and
only the bases remained. Through the efforts of many including thetrustees of Saltcreek Twp.,
Holmes Co., Ohio the cemetery has been restored with many stonesreconditioned or replaced.
Starting in 1998 and every other year there after there has been aReunion held in Holmes Co.
We hope you will join us this year 2002, June 21-22-23. Contact thewriter for details.

For more information on the ancestors and descendents go to homepage:

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/d/o/w/James-M-Downs/index.html?Welcome=1002333820 Parents: Benjamin DOWNS and Nancy OWENS.

Spouse: Ann HALL. Ann HALL and Curtis DOWNS were married on 10 January 1808 in , Jefferson, OH. Children were: Judith Ann DOWNS, George DOWNS, Henry DOWNS, John Hall DOWNS, Curtis Jr. DOWNS, Samuel DOWNS, Benjamin DOWNS, William DOWNS, Robert DOWNS, infant son DOWNS, Owen Morton DOWNS, Abe DOWNS.

(Non-Resident's Notice) CATHARINE DOWNS vs CURTIS DOWNS... VERNON GOULD,Clerk. KEITH & CALKINS, Atty's for Plaintiff. Rochester, Oct 2nd 1866.( INDIANA ) HOW CAN THIS BE I HAVE HER DECEASED IN 1860 ??????

==========Iona White
Rt 2 Box 115
Knoxville, IA 50138

Iona White direct descentand of Curtis has notes that he married threetimes. His first wife, Christina Reed was the mother of all his childrenexcept Elizabeth b. May 4 1861 to the second wife "Bessie"(CatherineCullar). The story is told in the family (and by different branchs of thefamily) that the second wife did not want to care for all the childrenCurtis had so one day she grounded up some glass and put it in a pie shewas dixing for the childrenn. The daughter, Mary saw herdo it and shetold her father and that was the end of the marriage."
The third wife was Mary Brugh. She had a son, Jim, at the time Curtismarried her in Warren Co. MO. Iona has a copy of a letter written byNelson True th hes son, Hiram True and wife, Mary Downs True, tellingthem of her father's marriage in Warren Co. MO> It was after Hiram & Maryhad moved to Atchison Co., but beforre Melson True left Warren Co., andcame to live in Atchison/Holt Co. This marriage took place on May 27,1872. The Holt Co. Cemetery book give Mary Brugh's maiden name asWilhite. The son, Jim Brugh, owned the farm where my (Iona White) folksbought when I was in the sixth grade. Mother had always heard within thefamily there was some connecion between the Brugh family and her Truefamily but she did not know what the connection was. In my researching Igot the peices figured out. After Curtis Downs died(he was buried in theTrue family lot with daughter) Mary Brugh Downs married Wilson Swan
She outlived him. His children buried him at Mt. Hope Cem. Corning, MO.Mary Brugh Downs Swan lived a few years with her son, Jim, but then shetook her own life by going down to the Tarkio Creek near the house anddrowning herself. She is buried a Tharp Cem. in lot with her son(not withCurtis Downs). I have a letter weitten by Mary Brugh Downs Swan on Feb.24 1889 to Mary kDowns Ture. She was telling how much she was suffering.She died Dec. 20 1900.
His birth and death are recorded in the Cowns family bible in thepossession of Iona Gomel White. Birth also recorede q988dIGI.OH pg14,660. Marriage on record in Stark Co., OH Bk. "B" p 7, 2nd marriage onrecord Jennings Co. IN. Bk. 6 pg 100 Catherine is buried in Wohrer CemHayden, IN> March 19 1860 age 43 yrs, 9 mo. 28 days. which makes herbirthday May 20 1816. Catherine Cullar is the second wife who isdiscussed(but not names) in Judith Hardgroves letter to Menmamin datedJuly 1864 "Curtis was offended at what I wrote concerning his secondmafrrage". Curtis' letter to his brother Feb 4 1875, shows he had been inHolt Co. MO> in Mat but moved back to Warren Co. MO. in September and heand "Mary sends love to all." Iona White has confirmed this family in MO>and provided the pertinent date here.
Aaaaccording to a Deed dated April 3 1869 of Catherine Cullar's father,Catherine is living in Owens Co. IN> We know they were divorced and firstchild Margaret died at age 13 or 14 and the second child stayed with themother. In 1850 Spencer twp.. IN> page 423 I fine Curtis age 37Blacksmith with wife Christina age 33 b. TN. children: Judith 8, Mary 5,Wm N 2 & Wm(Wallace) 6/12. By 1860 three children dead. Curtis tood landalong with brothers George, Henry Sam, Robert, and Wm. in Jennings Co.,IN in 1838-1842. He was in Warren Co., MO. by 1866 and is listed in 1870Warren Co., MO. census, Pinckney Twp. p 213. Wallis and Catherine werelisted with him. He didn't waste any time gettinng married again as hemarried Catherine Culler in June(kAChristina died in March). They had twochildren and were divorced. He went on to MO> with son Wallace anddaughter Mary, from first marriage.

Place of birth from LDX on the net.
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History and Genealogy of the Reed Family,Page 162
:Reed, b. (?), in Bedford Co., Pa.; m. Curtis Downs.V-D-613-X-4-Mary
Reed, b. 1817, in Bedford Co., Pa.; d.(?), 1897, in Fulton Co., Ind.; m. Michael
Hoffaker; resided ...
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1860 IN Census Index, Page 2094
1860 Downs, Benjamin IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCER TWP 283 1860
Downs, Curtis IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCERTWP 283 1860 Downs, George IN
JENNINGS CO. GENEVA TWP 082 1860 Downs,..
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Iona White
Rt 2 Box 115
Knoxville, IA 50138
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Iona White direct descentand of Curtis has notes that he married threetimes. His first wife, Christina Reed was the mother of all his childrenexcept Elizabeth b. May 4 1861 to the second wife "Bessie"(CatherineCullar). The story is told in the family (and by different branchs of thefamily) that the second wife did not want to care for all the childrenCurtis had so one day she grounded up some glass and put it in a pie shewas fixing for the children. The daughter, Mary saw her do it and shetold her father and that was the end of the marriage."
The third wife was Mary Brugh. She had a son, Jim, at the time Curtismarried her in Warren Co. MO. Iona has a copy of a letter written byNelson True th hes son, Hiram True and wife, Mary Downs True, tellingthem of her father's marriage in Warren Co. MO> It was after Hiram & Maryhad moved to Atchison Co., but before Melson True left Warren Co., andcame to live in Atchison/Holt Co. This marriage took place on May 27,1872. The Holt Co. Cemetery book give Mary Brugh's maiden name asWilhite. The son, Jim Brugh, owned the farm where my (Iona White) folksbought when I was in the sixth grade. Mother had always heard within thefamily there was some connecion between the Brugh family and her Truefamily but she did not know what the connection was. In my researching Igot the peices figured out. After Curtis Downs died(he was buried in theTrue family lot with daughter) Mary Brugh Downs married Wilson Swan
She outlived him. His children buried him at Mt. Hope Cem. Corning, MO.Mary Brugh Downs Swan lived a few years with her son, Jim, but then shetook her own life by going down to the Tarkio Creek near the house anddrowning herself. She is buried a Tharp Cem. in lot with her son(not withCurtis Downs). I have a letter weitten by Mary Brugh Downs Swan on Feb.24 1889 to Mary kDowns Ture. She was telling how much she was suffering.She died Dec. 20 1900.
His birth and death are recorded in the Cowns family bible in thepossession of Iona Gomel White. Birth also recorede q988dIGI.OH pg14,660. Marriage on record in Stark Co., OH Bk. "B" p 7, 2nd marriage onrecord Jennings Co. IN. Bk. 6 pg 100 Catherine is buried in Wohrer CemHayden, IN> March 19 1860 age 43 yrs, 9 mo. 28 days. which makes herbirthday May 20 1816. Catherine Cullar is the second wife who isdiscussed(but not names) in Judith Hardgroves letter to Menmamin datedJuly 1864 "Curtis was offended at what I wrote concerning his secondmafrrage". Curtis' letter to his brother Feb 4 1875, shows he had been inHolt Co. MO> in Mat but moved back to Warren Co. MO. in September and heand "Mary sends love to all." Iona White has confirmed this family in MO>and provided the pertinent date here.
Aaaaccording to a Deed dated April 3 1869 of Catherine Cullar's father,Catherine is living in Owens Co. IN> We know they were divorced and firstchild Margaret died at age 13 or 14 and the second child stayed with themother. In 1850 Spencer twp.. IN> page 423 I fine Curtis age 37Blacksmith with wife Christina age 33 b. TN. children: Judith 8, Mary 5,Wm N 2 & Wm(Wallace) 6/12. By 1860 three children dead. Curtis tood landalong with brothers George, Henry Sam, Robert, and Wm. in Jennings Co.,IN in 1838-1842. He was in Warren Co., MO. by 1866 and is listed in 1870Warren Co., MO. census, Pinckney Twp. p 213. Wallis and Catherine werelisted with him. He didn't waste any time gettinng married again as hemarried Catherine Culler in June(kAChristina died in March). They had twochildren and were divorced. He went on to MO> with son Wallace anddaughter Mary, from first marriage.

Place of birth from LDX on the net.
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History and Genealogy of the Reed Family,Page 162
:Reed, b. (?), in Bedford Co., Pa.; m. Curtis Downs.V-D-613-X-4-Mary
Reed, b. 1817, in Bedford Co., Pa.; d.(?), 1897, in Fulton Co., Ind.; m. Michael
Hoffaker; resided ...
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Downs, Curtis IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCERTWP 283 1860 Downs, George IN
JENNINGS CO. GENEVA TWP 082 1860 Downs,..
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Downs, Benjamin IN Jennings Spencer Township 1850 155 420

Downs, Curtis IN Jennings Spencer Township 1850 155 423

Downs, George IN Jennings Spencer Township 1850 155 421

Downs, Patrick IN Jennings Spencer Township 1850 155 423

Downs, Samuel IN Jennings Vernon Township 1850 155 333 Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

District of Columbia
Washington County

Downs, Delia married Stewart, William on 30 Jul 1821 in WashingtonCounty, District of Columbia. WONDER IF THIS COULD BE THE SAME????[DAMNDOWNES 2001.FBK.FBK.FTW] Parents: Benjamin DOWNS and Nancy OWENS.

Spouse: Thomas DENTON.

The 1850 US census for Jennings County, Indiana (see below) proves thatGeorge along with brother's Curtis Jr. and Benjamin returned from Iowa inthe spring of 1850. They had been out there about 10 years. Brother'sSameul, Robert, and Owen died in Iowa. Weather they all went out togetherin 1840 or so it is unknow at this time. Also weather they actually livedin Jennings County before going to Iowa is unknown, but they did own landin Jennings County as early as 1838 although the 1850 census shows atleast George was still in Ohio as his daughter, Harriet was born in Ohioin 1838.
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INDIANA DEATHS, 1882-1920 VITAL RECORDS
George Downs died June 15, 1889. (location not noted) age 78. Sourcelocation: City Health office Conty clerk office, Rochester Indiana.Source notes: The source of this record is the book C-15 page 15 withinthe series produced by the Indiana works Progress Administation.
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=======================================================================Jim Downs
PO Box 146
Rochester, IN 46975
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JoEllen Bendall
6714 Gateshead Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46220 317/254-8920
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JoAnne Bendall (Mother to JoEllen above)
1332 W. Monticello Rd.
rochester IN 46975
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Marcia Smith (sister to JoAnne above)
Box 835
Eureka, Illinois 61530
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Anita & Richard O'Toole e-mail aotoole@apk.net
1354 Mockingbird Dr.
Kent, OH 44240
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1860 IN Census Index, Page 2094
1860 Downs, Benjamin IN JENNINGS CO.SPENCER TWP 283 1860
Downs, Curtis IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCERTWP 283 1860 Downs, George IN
JENNINGS CO. GENEVA TWP 082 1860 Downs,...
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From the Rochester Chronicle,Thursday, November 12, 1863. George Downs is mentioned as a premiumwinner at the sixth annual Fulton County Fair held in October. Also JohnDowns is mentioned. This could have been brother John Hall or son JohnDan. FULTON COUNTY EXCERPTS 1858-1864 pp 122-123. As Lenard Downs ismentioned in the Newspaper a year later, I sirmise that George and sonsLenard and John Dan Downs and possibly other family members came toFulton County together earlier in 1863 and possibably before. These threewere the only ones to make there notice in the newspapers or elsewherethat I can find.
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ROCHESTER SENTINEL,Saturday, December 15, 1877

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the Rochester Post office for the weekending Dec. 15th, 1877: Belle Alexander, Anna BELL, Elizabeth BOYER,Sophia CARTER, Mary A. CRIST, Mollie DAVIS, Anna DAWSON, Wm. H. DAWSON,Miss S. J. DAVONS, George DOWNS, ( others ) (So where in the hell did hego?? )
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I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIND AN OBITUARY FOR GEORGE. ALTHOUGHT GEORGEIS MENTIONED IN HIS SONS WILLIAM'S OBITUARY, "the father was born in Ohioand died in this(Fulton) county in 1892" THERE IS NO STONE FOR HIM AT THEIOOF BESIDE HIS WIFE ANN.

Jim Downs
PO Box 146
Rochester, IN 46975
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JoEllen Bendall
6714 Gateshead Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46220 317/254-8920
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JoAnne Bendall (Mother to JoEllen above)
1332 W. Monticello Rd.
rochester IN 46975
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Marcia Smith (sister to JoAnne above)
Box 835
Eureka, Illinois 61530
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Anita & Richard O'Toole e-mail aotoole@apk.net
1354 Mockingbird Dr.
Kent, OH 44240
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1860 IN Census Index, Page 2094
1860 Downs, Benjamin IN JENNINGS CO.SPENCER TWP 283 1860
Downs, Curtis IN JENNINGS CO. SPENCERTWP 283 1860 Downs, George IN
JENNINGS CO. GENEVA TWP 082 1860 Downs,...
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1850 US CENSUS JENNINGS COUNTY, INDIANA

421B 35 Downs Ann 35 Pennspencer-2.txt
420B 24 Downs Arcena 3 Iaspencer-2.txt
420B 19 Downs Benjamin 31 Ohspencer-2.txt
421B 39 Downs Catharine 7 Iaspencer-2.txt
423B 23 Downs Cristena 33 Pennspencer-2.txt
423B 22 Downs Curtis 37 Ohspencer-2.txt
420B 23 Downs David W 5 Iaspencer-2.txt
420B 22 Downs Edward L 8 Iaspencer-2.txt
421B 34 Downs George 36 Ohspencer-2.txt
421B 37 Downs Harriet 12 Ohspencer-2.txt
421B 41 Downs John 3 Iaspencer-2.txt
423B 24 Downs Judith 8 Iaspencer-2.txt
421B 36 Downs Leonard 15 Ohspencer-2.txt
421B 40 Downs Martha 5 Iaspencer-2.txt
423B 25 Downs Mary 5 Iaspencer-2.txt
423B 6 Downs Patrick 10 Iaspencer-2.txt
333A 5 Downs Sam 25 unknownvernon-1.txt
420B 21 Downs Samuel B 10 Iaspencer-2.txt
420B 20 Downs Sarah 27 Pennspencer-2.txt
421B 42 Downs Sarah E 1 Iaspencer-2.txt
423B 26 Downs William 2 Iaspencer-2.txt
421B 38 Downs William 10 Ohspencer-2.txt
423B 27 Downs William W */12 Iaspencer-2.tx Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

BEWARE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND THE INFORMATION ON THIS HENRY'SWIFE AND CHILDREN IS NOT SUBSTANUATED TO BE THE SAME HENRY BUT IS MOSTLIKELY WHAT I CALL "HENRY FOR LOVE AND CONSIDERATION." Henry and Sarah'sages are based on the fact that in Henry's will of 1790 the childrenwhere of age.

The Exec'rs of the will were Wife Sarah and son Asa. Wits., David NUTTER,Thomas NUTTER, and Robert CLIFFTON. Probated March 3, 1790. Arch. vol.A69, page 177. Reg of Will, Liber D folio 283.

In will of John NORMAN in which Hezekiah Downs is named as a son in lawand heir there is mention of Selah CLIFTON as an heir. Also LydiaCLIFTON is a witness and David NUTTER who was wittness to the will ofHenry Downs is also a witness of John NORMAN'S will.
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In will of William of Dorchester Co. Md. 5 Jan 1769-3 May 1773 HENRYDOWNES and DAVID NUTTER are witnesses
====== Parents: William DOWNS and MARY.

Bruce Rhoads @ BRhoads@aol.com 8-20-01

Downs,
Henry
DE
KENT
CO.

106
1800

01010-3201000
PROBABLY THE WRONG HENRY. THIS COULD BE THE MISSING HENRY THAT ISBENJAMIN'S BROTHER OR HALF BROTHER (LOVE AND GOOD WILL) THAT BROTHER.
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HELL

[1645] [1646] [1647] [1648] [1649]

ABT 1780 - ABT 1841

BIRTH: ABT 1780, On homestead in West Dover, near Marydel, DE [1640]
DEATH: ABT 1841 [1642]
BURIAL: Family plot on Voshell homestead [1643]

Father: Obadiah VOSHELL JR well doc fam Mother: Hannah IRONS 2nd wife

Family 1:

Rebecca DELANEY

MARRIAGE: 4 Apr 1809, by Rev. Thomas Purnell [15075] [15077]

1. +William D VOSHELL
2. +Ann VOSHELL
3. +Margaret VOSHELL
4. +John Dulaney VOSHELL
5. Daniel VOSHELL third
6. Rebecca Ann VOSHELL
7. +Elizabeth VOSHELL

Family 2:

Elizabeth first wife

1. Charlotte (Sharlott) VOSHELL

_Augustine VOSHELL (VOSCHELL) _+
| (1659 - ....) m 1684
_Obadiah VOSHELLSR__________________________________|
| (1690 - 1778)|
||_Catharina ____________________
|m 1684
_Obadiah VOSHELL JR well doc fam_|
| (1727 - 1796) m 1786 |
| |_Benjamin GOODWIN _____________+
| || (.... - 1773)
| |_Sarah GOODWIN______________________________________|
| (1690 - 1748)|
||_Jane MOORE ? _________________
|(.... - 1787)
|
|--Daniel VOSHELL
| (1780 - 1841)
|_Timothy IRONS ________________
|| (.... - 1740)
| _Owen IRONS veteran of French andIndian War in 1756_|
| | (1728 - 1801)|
| ||_Catherine ____________________
| |
|_Hannah IRONS 2nd wife___________|
(.... - 1830) m 1786 |
|_Moses FREEMAN ________________+
|| (1700 - 1732)
|_Penelope FREEMAN___________________________________|
(1727 - 1779)|
|_Hannah LUFF __________________+

[1645] In Orphan Court records Feb 17 1818. There is a court action of aDaniel Voshall vs. Obadiah Voshall about a bond
for $5000

Chancery Court Records 1841 list Daniel as the oldest child of Obediahdecd. and Owen the youngest and the only child that
did not reach the age of 21.

In Obediah's will dated 1796, Daniel is mentioned.He would have been 16at this time if born in 1780. His father had already
signed and witnessed his will. Then he added this paragraph, signed, andwitnessed the addition. "In addition to this my last will
and Testament be it remember that my son Daniel is to continue with hismother and brother Titus and to assist in supporting the
children until they become of age and if he refuses to comply with thiscondition he is to have five shillings only in like manner as
my son James."

Obediah died in 1796 and if the next information applies, maybe Daniel'schildren were not born at the time of his father's
death.

Deed Y 2 150 4/9/1823 Daniel and wife Rebecca sold the land he boughtfrom Hannah 2/6/1815 for $300 to Henry Downs.
The land is part of a tract of land formerly belongint to Hannah Voshellwidow of Obediah Voshall. It mentions blacksmith
tools. It does not mention that Hannah was his mother.

1823 April 9 Y2 150 Daniel and Rebecca sell tract where Daniel formallylived being part of tract formally belonging to Hannah
Widow of Obadiah, which he bought in 2/6/1815 from Henry Downs

The location of Voshell property and family gravesites is another clue inthe lineage of Daniel who married Rebecca Delaney.
While the surveys of the earliest land are ambiguous at best to anuntrained layman, it does afford us some clues. The
documents associated with Obadiah SR and JR deeds reference severalpoint's like, 'Horeshead road', 'west of Dover', and the
'Thomas Chapel'. This Thomas Chapel has many connections to the Hannah(Irons) Voshell family. The original Voshell family
farms appear to have been located just west of Thomas Chapel. The headstones of John D Voshell, Daniel Voshell, husband
of Miss Delaney of Ireland along with others of that family were recordedin the Dill Tombstone Bookl, on 23 July 1983, in a
family burial site next to Thomas Chapel. I believe that the land next toand just west of Thomas Chapel is the original site of the
Obediah SR then Obediah JR land where the tombstones are located. Thisland most likely was passed down from generation
to generation. It is reasonable to conclude that because these stonesexist on this property that they are direct descendants of
Obediah SR and Obediah JR.http://rstonesifer.com/genealogy/paf_data/d0005/g0000135.htm
=--------------------

WILL OF HENRYDOWNS SEPTEMBER 29 1847 KENT COUNTY DELWARE

I Henry DOWNS Sr. of Kent County and State fo Delwaware being sick and inbody weak but of sound and perfect mine and memory and knowing the un-
certaintly of this life do for the better settling my worldly affairsmake and publish this my last will and testament in manner and formefollowing that is to say first of all I give and bequeath to my sonRobert N. Downs Black Cow and calf of the cows (wan Pide} to be deliveredto him by my Executer When Ever he may come in and call for it. Item 2 Igive and bequith to my Daughter Mary J. Downs one Field Post Bedstead Bedand furniture in Good order. Item 3 it is my will and desire that myexecutor shall sell the ballance fo my personal preperty at my Death andafter all of my just-debts is Paid by my Executor and then it is my wishand desire that my Real Estate shall be Equally divided between my FiveChildren, to Benjamin Downs, Elizabeth Owens Wife of William Owens,Nathan Downs , Robert N. Downs and to My Daughter Mary F Downs. Andlastly I do herby appoint my Son Nathan Downs sole Executor of this lastwill and testament hereby revolking all former Wills by me made inWitness Where of I have hercution Set my hand and seal thisTwenty second day of August-One Thousand Eight Hundred annd FortySeven

Signed sealed published and delivered by the above
named Henry Downs Sr. to be his last will and testamnet
in presents of us who have here to set our hands as
Witnesses in presence of the Testaton

Henry Downs (Seal)
Charles Townsend
his
Clement X White
mark
=====================================Subject:
Re: Mahood/Downs Genealogy
Date:
Sun, 4 May 2003 18:14:01 -0400
From:
"Steven R. Page" <web-czar@rcn.com>
To:
"heycman" <heycman@rtcol.com>
References:
1

Looks like you and I have pretty much the same thing. I may have a fewmore pieces of information than you though. Below is
what I have:

Descendants of Henry DOWNS, Sr.

Generation No. 1

1. HENRY1 DOWNS, SR. was born Abt. 1787 in Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co.,DE, and died September 29, 1847 in Mispillion Hundred, Kent
Co., DE. He married MARY NIXON Abt. 1804 in Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co.,DE. She was born Abt. 1788 in Tazewell Co., VA, and died Bef.
1847 in Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co., DE.

Child of HENRY DOWNS and MARY NIXON is:

2. i. ROBERT NATHAN2 DOWNS, b. November 12, 1822,Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co., DE; d. August 02, 1882, Eden Twp,
Benton Co., IA.

Generation No. 2

2. ROBERT NATHAN2 DOWNS (HENRY1) was born November 12, 1822 in MispillionHundred, Kent Co., DE, and died August 02, 1882 in Eden
Twp, Benton Co., IA. He married MARY CLEMENTINE MAHOOD March 12, 1857 inTazewell Co., VA, daughter of JAMES MAHOOD and NANCY
WILSON. She was born April 18, 1835 in Tazewell Co., VA, and died July18, 1912 in Eden Twp, Benton Co., IA.

Children of ROBERT DOWNS and MARY MAHOOD are:

i. JAMES HENRY3 DOWNS, b. January 10, 1858, Benton Co.,IA; d. June 22, 1924, Vinton, Benton Co., IA; m. MOLLIE ELLEN
MAHOOD, January 27, 1885, Burkes Garden, Tazewell Co., VA;b. June 08, 1868, Burkes Garden, Tazewell Co., VA; d. March 07, 1934,Cedar Rapids,
Linn Co., IA.

ii. CURTIS LEROY DOWNS, b. March 14, 1859, Eden Twp.,Benton Co., IA; d. October 25, 1893, Vinton, Benton Co., IA.

iii. MARY ANN DOWNS, b. February 18, 1861, Benton Co., IA;d. September 1933, Benton Co., IA; m. SIMON SAMUEL SWEELEY, December 02,
1885, Eden Twp., Benton Co., IA; b. 1852, FairfieldCenter, Lycoming Co., PA; d. 1947, Benton Co., IA.

iv. ROBERT EUGENE DOWNS, b. September 12, 1862, BentonCo., IA; d. January 17, 1933, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA; m. JENNIEDETRICK,
October 26, 1887; b. Abt. 1866, Lycoming Co., PA.

v. GEORGE M. DOWNS, b. March 13, 1864, Benton Co., IA; d.August 02, 1919, San Francisco, CA; m. AGNES L. HERON; b. Abt. 1867,
Pennsylvania; d. January 31, 1946, San Francisco, CA.

vi. WILLIAM E. DOWNS, b. July 1868, Vinton, Benton Co.,IA; d. January 23, 1924, San Francisco, CA.

vii. SARAH E. DOWNS, b. March 1869, Benton Co., IA; d.1940, Vinton, Benton Co., IA; m. ELMER ELLSWORTH DETRICK, February 26,1890,
Vinton, Benton Co., IA; b. March 30, 1865, Lycoming Co.,PA; d. September 04, 1921, Vinton, Benton Co., IA.

viii. JOHN ALBERT DOWNS, b. January 11, 1870, Benton Co.,IA; d. October 08, 1935, Henderson, Sibley Co., MN; m. SALOME ALICE MART,
September 06, 1898, Vinton, Benton Co., IA; b. December23, 1870, Marion, Linn Co., IA; d. August 23, 1965, Henderson, SibleyCo., MN. Parents: Benjamin DOWNS and Nancy OWENS.

Much of the later information on this family (1850 forward was providedby Bettiann Lloyd Genechaser@aol.com
=======================
"Richard & Stacy Espinoza" <richardandstacy@att.net>

===========================
Thank you for your E-mail. The George Washington Downs that marriedRebecca Conever ( I have
spelling of Cornwear and Cornear ) was not one of the five brothers thatwent to Jennings County
Indiana although he was undoubtedly with them, he would have only been10-12 years old. The
spelling on the land grants for Rebecca's father George is CONVEAR. Anyway one of the five
brothers that did go to Jennings County, Indiana was Henry Downs, he wasthe father of George W.
Henry was the third brother to receive land in Jennings County. George,March 24, 1838-
Benjamin, Henry, and Samuel all April 24, 1839- William 1840 and Robert1842. The lands were
mostly if not all in Spencer township, Jennings County and theinformation can be found at the
Vernon Indiana library in Jennings County. So if the story about the fivebrothers has a twist. First
there were six that bought land from 1838 to 1842, perhaps they got theland at different times and
moved their families at a later date together. Well I'm rattling on.
George W's father Henry is buried in Ohio along with his wife, AnnaSeabrook and a couple of their
children that died young. I have alot of information on this family goingback to Delaware in the early
1700's If this is of interest and make any sense to you at all please getback to me. What is your line
from George W.? I'm not sure I have run in to any of Henry's descendants.Hope to hear from you
soon Jim Downs

Richard & Stacy Espinoza wrote:

Dear Jim:

I saw a posting you made in 1998 about the Downs family line that camefrom Holmes County, Ohio to
Jennings County, Indiana, and I believe my great-great grandfather wasone of those five brothers. His
name was George Washington Downs, who married Rebecca Conever. I'mtrying to find any
information I can because all I have is some census data from 1870 and1880.

If I can help you with something in particular about the Downs familyline, please let me know.

Sincerely,
Stacy Downs
Kansas City, Mo.

206A 30 Dawns Henry . 2 . . . 1 . . . . .. . 3 . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1 . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .
2

CENSUS YEAR: 1840 STATE: OHIO COUNTY: Holmes District: BerlinMICROFILM#: M704-404 ENUMERATOR: Samuel Hendrickson
=========================================================================== Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

[DAMN DOWNES 2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

Hezekiah & Benjamin in Kentucky census 1791 Bourbon Co.
Benjamin in Kentucky census in 1800 (no Hezekiah)
Benjamin in Kentucky census in 1810

Named as witness in will of Joseph NICHOLS December 28, 1790. Other namesin will Thomas Peachy COATES, Jonathan ARNETT, witnesses. Sarah Nicholswife. Will probated February 1 1798. (will Book:Arch. vol. A91; Reg ofWills, Liber E Page: 94 folio 156 Sussex County Delaware.

Downs, William.Yeoman. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1770. Heirs: sons Hezekiah &Levin. Exec'rs, James White &
Richard Dellenar. Wits., Robert Killen, William Tharp, Mark Killen.Prob. April 24, 1770. Arch. vol. A15,
pages 21-22. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 77-78.

================================

Prim Name: Joseph Nichols [Nickels]
Admin Name:
Will Made Date: 28 Dec 1790
Will Loc:
Heirs Name: wife Sarah Nichols
Exec/Trus Name: wife Sarah Nichols
Wit Name: Thomas Peachy Coates, Jonathan Arnett, HezekiahDowns
Will Probate Date: 01 Feb 1798
Will Book: Arch. vol. A91; Reg. of Wills, Liber E
Page: 94; folio 156
=====================================

Heirs Name: wife Ann Norman; son John Norman; daus. Major Coates, SelahClifton, Nancy Hurst and
Sarah Davis; son-in-law Hezekiah Downs
Exec/Trus Name: son-in-law Thomas Peachy Coates
Wit Name: David Nutter, Lydia Clifton, Joseph Nickols
Will Probate Date: 23 Jul 1793
Will Book: Arch. vol. A91; Reg. of Wills, Liber D
Page: 111; folio 392
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Date:
Wed, 06 Feb 2002 20:47:43 -0600
From:
heycman <heycman@rtcol.com>
To:
ARGOTHOM@aol.com, heycman <heycman@rtcol.com>
References:
1
Hi Wes, haven't heard from you for a while so here I am. Hope this e-mailfinds you well. In our correspondence of August
29, 2001 you mentioned a William DOWNS who married Sarah UNDERWOOD in1754 in Kent County, Delaware. Do you
have anymore information on this line?
I am very interested in William DOWNS who had "Mary's Choice" in 1745 and150 acres more in 1750. This William is my
Fifth-Greatgrand-father. I know about "Mary's Choice" but not familiarwith "the 150 acres". You also mentioned William had
children Hezekiah b. 1755-1774, Levin and Araminta Wilson b. 1760. I amfamiliar with the names Hezekiah and Levin as
William children but did not have the dates on Hezekiah. How did youconfirm the dates? I did not know William had a
Daughter named Araminta b. 1760. Also you mention William died in 1770and I have some of this information, but I show his
wife was named Sarah when he died as she is mention as William's widow inan indenture where she is selling land in 1770
after William died.. Do you have any information on this William havingsons Benjamin and Nehemiah?

Any information or thoughts you have would be greatly appreciate. Hope tohear from you soon. Jim

ARGOTHOM@aol.com wrote:

Jim, Obviously from the length of your e-mail you are of a latergeneration
than I. I was in the Class of 1953 @ Seaford HS in Del and the onlystudents
who took typing were girls who were going to be sec's. Thanks for yourdata;
I will respond but I have printed it out to study [w/ tri-focals it iseasier
than on the screen]. Aaron is of my line. More later. Cheers, WesArgo
============================ Parents: William DOWNS and MARY.

Resent-Date:
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 11:56:06 -0600
Resent-From:
DOWNS-L@rootsweb.com
Date:
Sat, 11 Sep 2004 12:12:12 -0500
From:
"Dorothy Clowdus" <dgclowdus@msn.com>
To:
DOWNS-L@rootsweb.com

I an searching for information about Huit/ Huet/ Huett/ Hugh Downs. Hewas born about 1780 in DE. He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Jester Jan 18,1807 in DE. She was born abt 1788 and ( I believe ) her parent areEmanuel Jester and Sarah Eckels from Kent Co, DE.

I am looking for the parents , and siblings of Huit Downs. In 1810 heand Betsy and 2 children are living in Fayette Co ., PA. In 1820 he isstill in PA.

In 1830 he is in Franklin Co. IN. In 1844, their daughter Martha Downs( born in 1824 in PA ) married William E. Williams in Franklin Co, IN.They are my great, great grandparents.

Huit Downs died in 1859 and Elizabeth died in 1858 in Franklin Co., IN.They are buried at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Whitewater Township ofFranklin Co , IN.

He is my brick wall I would appreciate any help.

Thank you, Dorothy Clowdus

=================
Subject:
[DOWNS-L] Downs/Jester
Resent-Date:
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:40:16 -0600
Resent-From:
DOWNS-L@rootsweb.com
Date:
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:34:54 -0500
From:
"Dorothy Clowdus" <dgclowdus@msn.com>
To:
DOWNS-L@rootsweb.com

This is a outline ( sort of ) of my Huit Downs. I would love to have somehelp with him!!!

Downs / Jester Delaware

I found this on line----

Emanuel Jester b Dec 8, 1756 in Kent Co, DE married Sarah Eckels Jan 22,1778 in Kent Co, DE. She was born Nov 3, 1758 in Kent Co, DE.

Children;

# 6 is Betsey Jester b Sept 25, 1788

Jester Marriages-on line

Betsey Jester m Huet Downs Jan 18, 1807 ( from FHL Film #6419, V18,P114 )

1800 Delaware census has several Surnames of --- Downs

I believe that Huet Downs would be about 20, and only 5 of these havesons in that range. I do not know that any of these are his parents. Inthe 1880 census Huit Downs,Jr said both of his parents were born in DE.

Downs, Benjamin---Kent Co Del---Page 87---01201-01001-00

Downs, Stephen, Jur-Kent Co,Del --pg-131------20110-20010-00

Downs, Stephen, Sen.---Kent Co, Del---pg-131-----23201-00101-10

Downs, Abraham---Sussex Co, Del-Pg 348---21111-11011-00

Downs, Jesse---Sussex Co, Del---Pg 348--------10110-21010-00

1810 Pennsylvania---Fayette Co, PA Census M252, Roll # 54 German TWL

Page 087---Downs , Hugh 10010- 10100-00-----(Hugh would be 26/45 , abt30 )

(Elizabeth " Betsey" would 16/26 abt 22 )

Page 086-Downs, John 00010-10100-00

( I didn't pickup the page #) Downs, Thomas---00010-20100-00

(There are other Downs surname in Fayette Co, PA. I haven't found aconnection to any of them--for Huit)

1820 Fayette Co, PA Census M33, Roll # 103, Springhill TWL

Page 102 Downs, Hugh 210010-11010-02

1830 Franklin Co, Indiana Census M 19, Roll # 27

Pg # 279 Downs, Huett-----1120000100000-1111001000000

Pg # 279 Downs, Robert-----0000100000000-0000100000000

1840 Franklin Co, IN Census M 704 Roll #

( only have the Index)

Pg 258-Dowens, Hugh

Page 259-Dowens, Robert

1850 Franklin Co, IN census M 432 Roll # 146( only have index)

Pg 520, Whitewater TWL---Downs, Huett

Pg 520, Whitewater TWL-Downs, Huett, JR

Elizabeth Downs, w/o Huit Downs died June 30, 1858

Huit Downs died June 29, 1889

Both buried at Wesley Chapel in Whitewater Township of Franklin Co,Indiana.

Children of Huit and Elizabeth Jester Downs---

Robert Downs---Named one of his children Huit.

Huit Downs, Jr.

Mariah ( Mary ) Downs Hart ( named one of their children Huit)

Martha Downs Williams ( named one of their children Huit)

Elizabeth Downs Harwood

I know that they have others, too??? They had 8 children in the censusof 1830.

Thanks for your help, Dorothy

Aw the sweet mysteries of genealogy. What I am sure of is this. JehuDowns died sometime
shortly before 15 January, 1811. The administration paper that dateclearly spells out his
name "Jehu" several times. Hester Downs made her mark on theadministration paper with an
"X'. Is this his wife? I always presumed that Hester was a nick name forBetsy.

Jehu Downs was the son of Benjamin as it is clearly stated in Benjamin'swill of 1816 "Sixthly
to Elizabeth Ann Downs the daughter of my son Jehu Downs fifthly dollarsto her to her when
she attains her eighteenth year."

I do have a record of "Huit" Downs and Betsy Jester marriage but havealways thought that Huit
was misspelled for Jehu. Maybe not. As for Betsy's parents I have a lotof suspects but no proof.
There are many Jester's in Mispillion Hundred at this time in factWilliam Downs, Jehu's
grandfather sold land to Isaac Jester in 1769.

The 1800 census you mentioned Benjamin. He is Jehu's father.
Stephen Sr. family I have quite a bit of information but I can find noconnection to Benjamin
although they are the same generation, Stephen even named a son Benjamin.Stephen Jr. is
differently Stephen's son.

I do not know who Abraham and Jesse are.

Who Hugh is in Fayette Co. Pa. I have no idea but is probably not Jehu ashe died four years
later in Mispillion Hundred.

Hear is what I think. Jehu Downs married a woman named Hester althoughstill not sure he
didn't marry Betsy. They had a child Elizabeth Ann. Jehu dies in 1815 andis not an heir in his
father's will although his daughter is given fifty dollars. Why Hester isnot mentioned in her
father in laws will is another mystery. If as you say Huit died in 1889 Idoubt he married Betsy
as when he died he would have been at least 100 years old.

So who are Hugh's parents? If he was the son of Jehu why wasn't Hugh/Huitnamed in
Benjamin's will? Do you have any information that Hugh/Huit was fromDelaware? Do you have
the 1850 census? It would name Hugh's wife's name. Much work to do. Jim

===============================

I have Betsy's marriage to a Huet Downs but that may have been a
transcription error. Is it Jehu? They were married 18 Jan 1807 (Dover
Hall
of Records, LDS Film 6419, V18, p114 ).
=======================
1810Downes,
Jehu
DE
KENT
CO.
MISPILLION
HUNDRED
077
1810 Parents: Benjamin DOWNS and Nancy OWENS.

Hall is not on his tombstone, just John Downs, and on the reverse sideMargaret "his wife" is named along with two of his daughters Judith A.(no dates), so she may not be buried there and Mahala 1850-1920. It is abig stone tall and slender about eight feet tall right on the front rowin the middle. Birth and death date are on the stone. Also next to Johnand Margaret's stone is "Mary Adaline wife of Henry Downs d. December 16,1871 12y 8m 21d. This would be John and Margaret's daughter in law, MaryAdaline Nelson.[DAMN DOWNES 2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

Jack and Nannetta Downs
6491 Kungle Rd
Clinton, OH 44216
======================= Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

Spouse: William Loyal HARDGROVE. Judith Ann DOWNS and William Loyal HARDGROVE were married on 10 September 1848. Children were: William Loyal HARDGROVE, Margaret Ann HARDGROVE, Curtis HARDGROVE, Constance HARDGROVE, Clarin HARDGROVE.

north Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Bride: Mary Sneed
Groom: Theoderick L Williamson
Bond Date: 02 Apr 1828
County: Caswell
Record #: 01 347
Bondsman: Levin Downs??????????????????????/
Witness: Paul A. Haralso
Bond #: 000019224
Marriage Date: 03 Apr 1828
Performed By: Danl A Penick, Minister of the Gospel
Comment: Daughter of Susan Sneed[DAMN DOWNES 2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

Downs, William.Yeoman. Will. Made Feb. 18, 1770. Heirs: sons Hezekiah &Levin. Exec'rs, James White &
Richard Dellenar. Wits., Robert Killen, William Tharp, Mark Killen.Prob. April 24, 1770. Arch. vol. A15,
pages 21-22. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 77-78.

north Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868
Bride: Mary Sneed
Groom: Theoderick L Williamson
Bond Date: 02 Apr 1828
County: Caswell
Record #: 01 347
Bondsman: Levin Downs??????????????????????/
Witness: Paul A. Haralso
Bond #: 000019224
Marriage Date: 03 Apr 1828
Performed By: Danl A Penick, Minister of the Gospel
Comment: Daughter of Susan Sneed
=================THE FOLLOWING MAY OR MAY NOT BE THIS LEVIN

Subject:
Fw: Downs
Date:
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 17:36:53 -0500
From:
"Maggie" <maggie@vci.net>
To:
<heycman@rtcol.com>

Dear Mr. Downs , can you help me on my Down family line as I amconfused.MySarahDowns was born
1786 dau. of a Levinand Ann, they lived in N.C, Sarah married my InstantLay, son of David Lay and
Susannah Gibson this Levin could have come from Queens M.D. Sarahs fatherLevin was born abt. 1760
,his children were Sarah, Patsy, Levin Jr.. and 2or 3 more children.MyDavid Lay was born abt. 1730
1735 he apparently was married twice second time to Susannah Gibson whowere parents of my
Instant Lay. David Lay died in N.C but Susannah came to pulaski co Ky.with some of her children,
there wasa Levin Downs in Md married to a Miss Sweat this Levin was bornabt. 1718 ,do you have a
Lay line ?my name is Mary Magdalene Lay, Wiles my e mail maggie@vci.net, thanks I am new on the
computor.

==============================

Subject:
downs
Date:
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 09:17:42 -0500
From:
"Maggie" <maggie@vci.net>
To:
"heycman" <heycman@rtcol.com>

Excuse my poor writting , but i am new at this.my levin downs wasborn 1760 and there is a levin
born 1760 in m.d. son of levin who is born 1718., the levin born 1718his wife is a sweat. when was
your benjamine born ?is one of these his bro? as i believe you said hehad a bro. levin. my levin came to
n.c..what is the name of benjamine's wife or do you know any of hischildren? i think I have found my
correct one.,as he seems to be the one.I dont know name of his wifeexcept it was ann. my levin also
named a son levin, tell me what you know about you benjamine, maggie Parents: William DOWNS and MARY.

Spouse: Isaac Mitton STEWART. Matilda Jane DOWNS and Isaac Mitton STEWART were married on 5 December 1843 in Nauvoo, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois. Children were: James ZEBULON STEWART SR., Mary Emily STEWART, Mary Emily STEWART, Maranda Jane STEWART, Isaac John STEWART.

Hi Jim, Yes, as far as I know Nehemiah died in Pitt Co., NC between Nov.1814 & Nov. 1819. In Nov. 1814, he deeded some land to two of his sons,Kenyon and William. In Nov. 1819, his widow Elizabeth (not believed tobe his first wife) was filing a petition of dower against the heirs ofNehemiah Downs who lived outside of NC. From census, I estimated him asbeing born before 1755 (probably not much before that since his eldestknown child was born about 1785 (again from census). The first referenceI've found to him is when he bought land in Pitt Co. in Oct. 1784.Thanks again for your help. Hopefully we can find a clue someday thatlets us know if our Nehemiah's are the same. Dianna Warddialynna@yahoo.com 10/29/03
REPLY
Good to hear from you about Nehemiah. I keep wanting to research theolder generations but keep Getting inquiries about the
more recent generations.

The last reference I know of Nehemiah in Delaware is July 23, 1793. He ismentioned in a will of John NORMAN as son in
law and an heir. Undoubtable he had married John NORMAN'S daughter ( notnamed ) and she has died. He also witnessed
the will of Joseph NICHOLS December 28, 1790. Reference before thatwould be around 1770 when his father William
died. You mention that your first reference is October 1784. Althoughpossible but highly unlikely Nehemiah may have traveled
back and forth in 1790. He would not have had to be in Delaware to benamed in the will of 1793 however. So I guess what I
am saying is there is still a possibility that we are talking about thesame Nehemiah but unlikely and must have strong
information if to make the link.

Still so many pieces fit. Father died in 1770 and Nehemiah shows up in1784 in NC, names son William after his father, age is
right, death date is right, wife probably died in Delaware and youmention that Elizabeth is probably not his First wife and a lot
of people from Kent County, Delaware did migrate to NC around 1800.
==============================================
===============================Although our Nehemiah's may be the same I amnot as convinced, the dates fit as my
Nehemiah is deceased before 1816. I do know that a lot people from Kentand Sussex
Counties in Delaware migrated to Guilford NC about 1800.

Have you ever seen your Nehemiah referred to as Heziciah? I haveindentures of
William transferring land that name my Benjamin and Nehemiah as the sonsof William
which is how I connect them to my line through Benjamin's will whichnames his brother
Nehemiah. Then after 1769 William's sons are referred to as Levin andHezekiah which
is how they are named in William's will of 1770. I think they are thesame people but
possibly there are two William's. I am pretty sure that William, theirfather was married
at least twice and probably three times. It is likely that William hadsons Benjamin and
Nehemiah by one wife, Levin and Heziekiah by a second and Henry by athird. I have
never heard the mention of daughters. Aw the mysteries of genealogy

There is a Levin Downes in Maryland about the same time but am prettysure that as the
Maryland Levin was literate and my Benjamin/Levin was not they are twodifferent
people.I found Hezekiah Downs mentioneed as a witness in a will 1790 ofJoseph
Nichols in Kent County, Delaware. Also see below====== JIM DOWNSAUGUST--2003
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In North Carolina Pitts County in 1800 3 males under10 2 males 10-16 and one male over 45. 2 females under 10 onefemale 26-45. No slaves[DAMN DOWNES 2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

The Nehemiah in North Carolina is well researched but I feel at thistime not be one in the same as our Nehemiah..

At this time I think that Nehemiah and Hezekiah are one in the same andthat he died by 1816 as suggested in his brother Benjamin's will. He wasalive June 12, 1793 as he is named as an heir in the will of John NORMAN.

NORMAN, JOHN. Will. Made June 12m 1793. Heirs: wife Ann Norman; NancyHurst and Sarah Davis; son-in-law Hezekiah Downs. Exec'r, son-in-lawThomas Peachy Coats. Wits., David Nutter, Lydia Clifton, Joseph Nickols.Prob. July 23 1793. Arch. vol. A91, page 111. Reg. of Wills, Liber D,foliw Parents: William DOWNS and MARY.

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Dear James.........I,m curious about your relationship to this line ofDowns's. William, Benjamin,
Curtis, Owen , Harley, and Harold Downs????????? My father was Harold--b.Dec. 1, 1914 in
Independence, IA and died Jan. 24, 1984 in San Diego, CA-------Mygrandfather was Harley and
my great grandfather Owen Morton Downs. I am absolutely thrilled to findall the information you
have supplied!!!!!!!!! I would love to hear from you and learn about yourDowns relationship and
your source of information. I would be happy to exchange information thatI have on some of the
more recent Downs's in this line. Please, please contact me. Judy (Downs)Asmussen E-mail :
tractorsrus@msn.com (deceased 5/2002)
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This picture shows Owen's signiture on marriage licence of GranddaughterFlorence.

mailbox:/C|/ProgramFiles/Netscape/Users/heycman/mail/Inbox?id=002d01c22ceb%2470f77f00%240200a8c0%40audiopc&number=97524077&part=1.4 Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

NEED TO SEARCH HARRISON AND MONONGALIA COUINTIES WEST VIRGINIA. ALMOSTCERTAIN ROBERT MENTIONED IN THE 1810 CENSUS IS OUR ROBERT. 1810 HE WASMARRIED AND HAD TWO SONS AGE 1-10. ONE MAY HAVE BEEN NAMED GEORGE.PROBABLY HAD DAUGHTERS MARY AND NANCY WHO MARRIED IN HARRISON COUNTY1827-1840. NEED TO SEE CENSUS OF 1820-30-40 ETC.
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There was another Robert DOWNS in Kent Co. in the mid-late 1700's who wasa Revolutionary vetern and died in Kentucky,
the following indenture is definitely Our Curtis's brother, first hardevidence on him.

http://198.17.62.51/cgi-bin/drawer/disk19/CC150/0384/D0479?31

From the Delaware Public Archives, Volume W-2 Page 56-57

Deed Joseph Chairs from Robert Downs (October 4, 1822)

This Indenture made the twenty fourth day of October in the year of ourLord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two Between Robert Downs lateof Kent County and State of Delaware now of Moningula County and state ofVirginia one the the children of Benjamin Downs late of Kent countyaforesaid deceased of the one part and Joseph Chairs of Kent countyaforesaid of the other part Witneseth, that the Said Robert Downs for andin consideration of the Sum of three hundred and twenty five dollarslawful money of the united States of America paid to him by the SaidJoseph Chairs before the sealing and delivery of these presents thereceipt where of and him-self there of satisfied he the Said Robert Downsdoes hereby acknowledge has granted bargained and sold given enfeoffedconveyed and confirmed and by these presents day grant bargain and sellgive enfeoff convey and confirm unto the Said Joseph Chairs his heirs andassigns forever all that- Certain tract of parcel of land containing onehundred and eight- acres be the same more of less lying in MispillionHundred and Kent County aforsaid adjoining to lanlds of Walter Douglassto Lands of the aforesaid Joseph Chairs to land of Henry Downs and tolands of Curtis Downs and being all the lands which the aforesaidBenjamin Downs purchased form Thomas Collins formerly of Kent Countyaforesaid deceased and afterward by the will of him the said BenjaminDowns devised to the Said Robert Downs in fee simple as on reference tothe cokicil to the last will to the said Thomas Collins and to the willof the Said Benjamin Downs will be more fully seen and all the Buildingsfixtures and improvements woods waters water courses ways EasementsTenements here ditaments privelies and appurtenances to the Samebelonging or in any wise appertaining and the reversion reversionsremaninder remainders (rerily) issues and profits there of and all theEstate little and claim of him the said Robert Downs in and to the Same,To have and to Hold all the aforesaid lands and premises with theappurtenances unto the said Joseph Chairs his heirs and assigns to andfor the only proper use and behoof of the said Joseph Chairs his heirsand assigns forever And the Said Robert Downs and his heirs executors andadministrators the lands and premises aforeaid w ith the appurttenancesto him the said Joseph Chairs his heirs and assigns against himself thesaid Robert Downs and his heirs and all persons claiming or to claim fromthrough by or under him the Said Robert Downs or his heirs Shall andwill warrant and forever defend- In Witness whereof the Said Robert Downshas hereunto Set his hand and Seal the day and year herein first- written.
Signed Sealed and delivered /
in presence of us . ---------- /
S. Williams /ROBERT DOWNS seal
M. Richards /Received the day of the date of the foregoing Indenture from JosephChairs grantee therein three hundred and twenty five Dollars in fullSatisfaction of the Consideration of therein expressed.
Dollars 325
Amut (????)
Kent County Js ) Be it Remebered that on the twenty fourth day ofoctober in the
of Delaware ) year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and twenty twopersonally apperared before us the Subscribers two of the Justices of thepeace in and for Said for the county of Kent and State aforesaid RobertDowns the grantor Named in the within and foregoing Indenture and he theRobert Downs did Signed and Acknowledge the Same to be his act and Deedand Desire it -might--be Recorded as Such in Testimony where of we havehere unto Set our hands the day and year first above written.
S. Williams
M. Richards
A true copy recorded and compared with the original this second day ofDecember e A.D. 1822
Attis/-- John W Marry "Recd =================================
April 10, 1804 Robert DOWNS is listed as an Ensign amount the 6thRegiment of the Militia of Delaware. Along with Matthew OWENS and JohnDALLLINAR.
THE FOLLOWING MIGHT BE OUR ROBERT?????
Muster Roll of Nathaniel Cochran
First Battalion of the 11th Regiment of the Virginia Militia in 1802
Captain - Nathaniel Cochran
Sergeants - Jacob Storm (Sturm), Samuel Freeman, James Mike and JoshuaOdle
Corporals - Robert Campbell, Zekiel Ashcraft and Norman Randall
Drummers and Fifers - John Robins, John Martin and Jacob Metts
Section 1- Benjamin Veach, Andrew Fleming, William Fleming, IsaacMcintire, Charles Martin and William Nay Section 2 - Bazale Harvey,Robert Davis, James Hall, John Potts and Moses Hall
Section 3 - William Cunningham, Dickey Moore, Joseph McIntire, DanielDavis, Joseph Rhea and Henry Hays Section 4 - "Big James" McIntire, JohnBeverlon, Christopher Nutter, Henry Mike, Garnet Whitelock, Amos Pyle andSamuel Jones Section 5 Richard Parrish, Caleb Davis, John Tetrick, PhilipMike, John Glover, and John Pennington
Section 6 - Joseph Tetrick, Moses Criss, and Robert Downs
Section 7 - Richard Moore, Jacob Barnes, Billy Martin, Spencer Martin,and Benjamin Nay
Section 8 - James McCawley, Henry Tetrick, Isaac James, and Thomas Crouch
Section 9 - William Barnes, William Martin on Bingamon, David Hite, LevenFleming, John Fanshier, George Jones, Vincent Glover and "Little James"Mcintire
Section 10 - Clement Davis, Henry Davis, John Ashcraft, David Dunham,Isaac Koon, Jonathan Luis Harvey, Thomas McIntire, Thomas Whitelock,Daniel Exline, David Boyston, Lott O. Robinson, Morgan Morgan and NormanRandall.
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COULD BE ROBERT'S DAUGHTER NAMED AFTER GRANDMOTHER???
Early Kanawha County Marriages
Kanawha Marriage Registry I (1794-1826
Gardner, John married Downs, NancyApril 20, 1802

Brides, 1802-1809
Monongalia County WV Downs, John married Lawler, Nancy, July 10 1809father of bride was James Lawler

Downs, Thomas, Muesgrave, Elizabeth, 2 December 1799

IF THESE ARE CHILDREN OF ROBERT, THEY ARE NOT BY WIFE PEGGY LUICE

SEE WIFE'S NOTES+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The following is the history of Monongalia County in present day
West Virginia. It shows how the area changed a lot thru the years.

The Mother of Many Counties

1776 - Monongalia, Ohio, and Yohogania Counties were created from the
District of West Augusta of Augusta County, VA. The northern portion of
Monongalia, the northwestern portion of Ohio, and and all of Yohoganiawere
also known as Westmoreland County, PA which was also mother to several
counties. The area that was the northwest corner of
Monongalia became Washington County, PA in 1781, and Greene County, PA in
1796. The area that was the northeast corner of Monongalia became Fayette
County, PA in 1783.
The first courts of Monongalia were held on Phillips' Choice, the
plantation
of Theophilus Phillips, near New Geneva in Springhill Township, Fayette
County, PA.
1779 - The first county seat was located at Mifflintown, present-day
Woodbridgetown, near Rubles Mill in Georges Township, Fayette County, PA,
but soon after the boundary dispute between Virginia and Pennsylvania was
resolved. When they realised the county
seat was no longer in the county, it was moved to what is now Morgantown.
1784 - Harrison County was formed from Monongalia and Ohio Counties.
1787 - Randolph County was formed from Harrison County.
1798 - Wood County was formed from Harrison and Kanawha Counties.
1816 - Lewis County was formed from Harrison and Randolph Counties.
1818 - Nicholas County was formed from Greenbrier, Kanawha and Randolph
Counties.
1818 - Preston County was formed from Monongalia and Randolph Counties.
1821 - Pocahontas County was formed from Pendleton, Randolph, Greenbrier
and
Bath Counties.
1831 - Fayette County was formed from Kanawha, Greenbrier, Nicholas and
Logan Counties.
1831 - Jackson County was formed from Kanawha, Mason and Wood Counties.
1836 - Braxton County was formed from Kanawha, Lewis, Nicholas andRandolph
Counties.
1842 - Marion County was formed from Harrison and Monongalia Counties.
1843 - Barbour County was formed from Harrison, Lewis and Randolph
Counties.
1843 - Ritchie County was formed from Harrison, Lewis and Wood Counties.
1844 - Taylor County was formed from Harris
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Land Office Patents & Grants/Northern Neck Grants & Surveys : CATALOG CARD

MULTIMEDIA
Grant

GRANTEE
Downes, Robert. grantee.
DATE
31 July 1840.
NOTE
Location: Monongalia County.
NOTE
Description: 200 acres on Buffaloe Creek. .
NOTE
Source: Land Office Grants No. 91, 1840-1841, p. 5(Reel 157).
NOTE
Part of the index to the recorded copies of grantsissued by the Virginia Land Office. The collection is
housed in the Archives at the Library of Virginia.
OTHER FORMAT
Available on microfilm. Virginia State Land Office.Grants A-Z, 1-124, reels 42-190; Virginia State
Land Office. Grants 125- , reels 369-.
SUBJECT
Land titles -- Registration and transfer -- WestVirginia -- Monongalia County.
SUBJECT
Monongalia County (W. Va.) -- History -- 19th century.
SUBJECT
Land grants -- West Virginia -- Monongalia County. aat.
ADDED ENTRY
Virginia. Land Office. Register. Land grants, 1779-
ADDED ENTRY
Library of Virginia. Archives.
==============================
???????? MAY NOT BE A CONNECTION SEE INDENTURE
Date: 1799/08/16
1461: George Downes vs. James Harris, Mary Ann Chairs, Harriott Chairs,Henrietta Chairs, and Alice Chairs. QA. Estate of James Chairs -Abington. Recorded (Chancery Record) 49, p. 581.
Accession No.: 17,898-1461 MSA S512-2-1527 Location: 1/36/1/
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ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/census/wv/1810index/index-d.txt

Downs Benjamin . . 2 . . . 1 1 .. . . Jefferson 57
Downs John 1 1 1 . 1 . 2 1 1. . . Jefferson 88
Downs John 2 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 1. . . Jefferson 97
Downs John 1 . 1 . . 1 . 1 .. . . Monongalia 495
Downs Rich'd 1 . 1 . . 1 . 1 .. . . Monongalia 495
Downs Rob't 2 . 1 . . . . 1 .. . . Monongalia 494
=================================== Parents: Benjamin DOWNS and Nancy OWENS.

About 1855 Robert and Hannah came west. The trip from Ohio/Indiana wasmade by canal boat and then by train to Dubuque, Iowa. The rest of theirjourney to Buchanan County was by team. Sevila's obituary states theysettled on her Grandfather's farm 2 1/2 miles east of Indendence, Iowa.There were many Neville's already living there.[DAMN DOWNES2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

About 1855 Robert and Hannah came west. The trip from Ohio/Indiana wasmade by canal boat and then by train to Dubuque, Iowa. The rest of theirjourney to Buchanan County was by team. Sevila's obituary states thetsettled on her Grandfather's farm 2 1/2 miles east of Indendence, Iowa.Yhere were many Neville's already living there.
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Was a teacher in OH, but upon reaching Buchanan Coutny, became a farmer
Occupation: Served as assessor in OH
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ubject:
Iowa Downs
Date:
Tue, 6 May 2003 12:23:42 -0500
From:
"Karen H" <karen@indytel.com>
To:
"James Downs" <heycman@rtcol.com>

Jim,
I had a few minutes to relax and typed my own name in the Gencirclessite. Saw that you had my old email address. My
current address is:
karen@indytel.com

I have had little time the last few years to devote to searching familyhistory. I am a daycare provider (babysitter) so I stay very
busy. I have one daughter, Stacy and a foster daughter, Lacie who arejuniors in high school. They are both very active and
when they graduate I may have some extra time to devote to my searching.I am still a working member of the Buchanan
County Genealogical Society but all my work is done at home. I do obitsand cards.
If there is anything you need from here let me know. Karen Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

Wilma L. French Mother in law was decendant
18030 NW Fry Rd.
Smithville, MO 64089
==================
Hello,

My name is Donald Allen Downs. I am the youngest child of David Ezra
Downs and Ethelyne Reulle Webb (William, Benjamin, Curtis, Samuel, Ezra,
David Ezra.) I just found your web page on Geneology.com and am
fascinated with all the information you have. I only knew the line as
far back as Samuel, although I suspected Curtis was his father. My
branch of the family relocated to North Carolina, where I was born and
still live, about 50 years ago, but my work takes me to Ohio and Indiana
regularly. I am very interested in the next Downs family reunion. Are
dates and a location established yet?

I may have information to add to your family tree. Unfortunately, it is
disorganized and will take some going through to make sense of. Once
again, I am very excited by finding this site and learning more about my
ancestors.

Your Distant Cousin,
Don Downs
________===========================
In Ohio, 1850 census Samuel is listed as being 30 years old living inBerlin Twp. A Leah INGLE is living in the household. She is 16 and bornin Pa.[DAMN DOWNES 2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

Wilma L. French Mother in law was decendant
18030 NW Fry Rd.
Smithville, MO 64089
==================
Hello,

My name is Donald Allen Downs. I am the youngest child of David Ezra
Downs and Ethelyne Reulle Webb (William, Benjamin, Curtis, Samuel, Ezra,
David Ezra.) I just found your web page on Geneology.com and am
fascinated with all the information you have. I only knew the line as
far back as Samuel, although I suspected Curtis was his father. My
branch of the family relocated to North Carolina, where I was born and
still live, about 50 years ago, but my work takes me to Ohio and Indiana
regularly. I am very interested in the next Downs family reunion. Are
dates and a location established yet?

I may have information to add to your family tree. Unfortunately, it is
disorganized and will take some going through to make sense of. Once
again, I am very excited by finding this site and learning more about my
ancestors.

Your Distant Cousin,
Don Downs
________===========================
In Ohio, 1850 census Samuel is listed as being 30 years old living inBerlin Twp. A Leah INGLE is living in the household. She is 16 and bornin Pa. Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

Subject: Re: William DOWNS
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 22:45:02 EST
From: BAbenshon@aol.com
To: heycman1@comcast.net
Dear Jim,
How very exciting to have someone reply to my post. Please call meBonnie. My maiden name is Downs.
Reading your info recalls the same info in my old notes. Unfortunatelythe original notes went to computer
space when my first comp. crashed and burned, and what I did have on hardcopy were just names/dates. All of
this was early on in my quest and I admit it was very sloppily done.since then I've backed up and cleaned up
my act. However I haven't had an opportunity to rebuild those originalnotes as I've gotten side tracked with
other names and family lines. Your info on the land grants and "Mary'sChoice" are the same as I recall. Most
of my info has come from the York Co., Pa. Historical Society Library.Where do you live? I show son Henry
listed on the Shrewsbury, Pa. tax list for 1783. Married to ElisabethMorris d/o Samuel Morris of York, Pa. on
Jan 3, 1761 at Christ Lutheran Ch. York, Pa. Their son Samuel b.1761-1839. m. Sarah Inslows in 1781. the
names Henry, Samuel continue to repeat down thru the years. So I feelsure it's the same line. Samuel's line
continues to be in York Co.... Pa. to this day (me + many). How are youconnected? I'd love to have copies of
you land grants, etc. Also didn't have a death date for William. SeemsI recall in the dusty webs of my mind
that William had a brother (Henry) who traveled west from Md. never to beheard from again. Also that the
brothers were from Ireland/England. While we visited friends in Irelandrecently I found the name
Downs/Downes to be in Co. Clare and also in Nothrern Ireland. who knows?

Thank you for the post and I'd enjoy communicating and sharing whatever Ican.

Stay well,
Bonnie Downs Abenshon
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Alexander WHITELEY owned land adjacent to MARY'S CHOICE. Have will of hisfather(ARTHUR) living in DORCHESTER county Maryalnd in 1735. Alexanderis living next to William DOWNS in 1744. Could William have come fromDORCHESTER county?. Henry DOWNS, "for love and consideration" was"planter from DORCHESTER county.

CarolineCounty was formed in 1774 from Dorchester.

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SPENCE HALL is shown as a neighbor on the plat map of "Mary's Choice". Itis of interest that Spence HALL was presbyterian.
see below:
[LDR] Arriving to research Old Somerset HALL families &
SPENCE, DRYDEN
Date:
Sat, 03 Feb 2001 07:54:59 -0500
From:
Betty Ferguson <ferguson@in.on.ca>
Organization:
Killean Video
To:
LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com

Driving down from Canada, starting at the Nabb, hoping to find the
maiden name of Director ? born 27 Jan 1721 married 16 Dec 1740 Spence
HALL (Robert, Phenix), Spence HALL is listed in the 1740 Tax List
Bogerternorten Hundred with Nathan HOSIER, Spence HALL is in Kent Co.,
Del. in 1742 tailor. The bible records don't give her place of birth or
marriage, but Somerset, Md. or Kent Co., Del. seem probable. The HALLS
were presbyterian. Spence & Director HALL named their children: Vaste,
Mary, Nathan, Jehu, Sufiah, Spence & Director. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.
I hope to purchase books on Smerset & Kent, Co. Del. if all the records
are not in print is it possible to purchase records on 35 or 16 film?
Thanks, Betty Ferguson
]===================================
he Downs clan originated in what is now Sligo County Ireland around 300AD. The
clan made it's living fighting for pay.

There also appears to have been two families inEngland who assumed the surname of
Downes. In the XII century, these families werelocated in the counties of Cheshire and
Suffolk, and they both bore different coats ofarms. "Early Record of Downes' family by
Lt. Col. Leonard Downs, Woolwich, 1892"

The Colonial & Revoluntary Families of Penna.Vol. IV 1932 states the following:
"The family of Downes comes from a locality inEngland called "The Downes" or the
hills. The family name was originally De Dunes,also called Dounis, Dunes, Del Dunes,
Downs and Downe. History traces the family backas far as 864AD when certain of
their estates belonged to the "Ancient family ofDownes and Taxall"
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128.
Matching data found in:
Gage Families, Page 22
Sample text:Lot, 1720, Small 458-59116. Zebulon, 1724, Clark; Harwich, Mass.
460-64 117. William, 1727, Downes;Harwich, Mass. 465-70 118. Judah, 1717, Bray;
Yarmouth, Mass. ...
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Why Benjamin and his brother Nehemiah are not mentioned in William's willmay forever be a mystery. But maybe they are. Perhaps maybe Benjamin andNehemiah are nicknames for Levin and Hezeciah. Then again maybe there ismore than one William living in Mispillion Hundred, Kent County Delawarein the 1760's..

The next scenario is a little more far fetched and that is that the namesin the will Levin and Hezeciah
are synonymous with Benjamin and Nehemiah. I can see easily Hezeciah forNehamiah, but Levin
for Benjamin is quite a stretch.. But not too confusing.

This problem is of course because in a land indenture of August 18, 1768it states "Between William
Downs of Kent County on Delaware yeoman of the one part and BenjaminDowns and Nehemiah
Downs both of said county of the other part, being both the sons of thesaid William Downs." etc.
Just to make things really messy there is also a land indenture WilliamDowns selling to Henry
Downs of August 6, 1769 which states "between William Downs of Kent Co.,Delaware and Henry
Downs of Dorchester, Co. M.D. planter.....witnesseth that the saidWilliam Downs for the Love
and Good will which he hath and beareth to the said Henry Downs and forand in consideration of
the sum of five shillings " paid by Henry. Of course Henry is notmentioned in William's will either,
but if William is obviously dying and practically gives away his land Ifeel that this Henry is not a
stranger, but probably a relative and probably a son. Henry, less thantwo years latter sells the
inherited land for 60 pounds. It is also interesting to note that theland that Henry received was part
of the original land grant in as early as 1729 "Mary's Choice" whichleads me to speculate the since
Henry is getting the home place or at least a part of it he is the oldestbrother.

So what I am saying is William came to Kent County ( awe the realmystery, Where From) in the
1720's with his wife Mary and had a son Henry. Mary is never mentionedanywhere as William's
wife so this is pure speculation from the land being named Mary's Choice.Mary died possibly very
young and William remarried as early as 1740. In the second marriageBenjamin and Nehemiah
where born. I find NO record of this marriage, again pure speculation. Weknow that at the time of
William's death in 1770 he was married to a woman named Sarah. She isselling land and mentioned
as "late wife of William Downs" in a land indenture June 14, 1770. Atfirst I thought she was dead
too, but it is just poor wording as she is mentioned "Sarah Downs makeher mark" latter in the
indenture. How she got the land I don't know as she is not mentioned inWilliam's will. Perhaps she
is selling for her sons Levin and Heziciah of which little is known andmuch research needs to be
done. The same can be said for Henry. As you can see from the DD homepage a William Downs
married Sarah Underwood in 1754. Although I cannot be certain that thisis our William and Sarah,
the dates fit in that when William died his sons Levin and Heziciah wouldhave been 16 at the most
and that is the reason that Sarah is selling the land. I'm rambling.

Just an interesting note then I'll go. Many of the land indentures aresigned by Caesar Rodney, one of
the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware. You mightwant to check him out
there is an interesting story about his part in the signing.

I'll still wait on the other three questions until we clear this hurdle.BTW I just received word from a
descendent of brothers, Samuel. Jim

===========================
Moore, Thomas.Admin. of, to William Downs. Jan. 8, 1747. Reg. of Wills,Liber I, folio 197. Morey, Thomas.Admin. of, to William Downs. Feb. 28,1748. Arch. vol. A37, page 34. Morey, Thomas.Admin. of, to William Downs.Feb. 28, 1748. Arch. vol. A37, page 34. [DAMN DOWNES 2001.FBK.FBK.FTW]

Believe that first wife's name was Mary because of land grant in 1729"Mary's Choice". Location discribed in land grant of 1744 as being"situated at the head of Mispillion Creek." At time of death, wife'sname was Sarah. See indenture dated June 14 1770 widow of William Downs,Sarah selling land.
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SmithJusmith@cs.com ===========Wed, 17 Oct 2001

Took a look at your webpage and think it is just great. I am interestedin
looking at the history surrounding the times in 1729 and 1810.

I think I told you that Delaware was populated by a number of indentured
servants who had become freemen which makes me wonder if William Downsmight
have been one of them. My aunt told me many years ago that we wereScotch
Irish which would fit the profile for an indentured servant early on inour
country's history.

Thanks for the information about the webpage. Judy Smith
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Williams will was written February 18 1770 and probated April 24 1770.

It just occurred to me that in William's will of 1770 it states"Hezekiah and Levin Downs" to receive lands "but if either of them shoulddie without issue that the said Lands & plantations aforesaid shalldescend to the survivor"

Then in Benjamin's will written August 23, 1816 Benjamin states "thatpart of it (land) I inherited from my Father together with the share ofmy Brother Nehemiah". It sounds to me that Benjamin received the land asa surviving sibling just as William's will provided and Nehemiah is deadby 1816.

THIS COULD MEAN THAT BENJAMIN AND LEVIN ARE THE SAME PEOPLE AS HEZEKIAHAND NEHEMIAH AND THAT NEHEMIAH HAD NO CHILDREN WHICH IS WHY WE FIND NORECORD OF THEM.
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Alexander WHITELEY owned land adjacent to MARY'S CHOICE. Have will of hisfather (ARTHUR) living in DORCHESTER county Maryland in 1735 next toWilliam Downs. Alexander is living next to William DOWNS in 1744. CouldWilliam have come from DORCHESTER county?. Henry DOWNS, "for love andconsideration" was "planter from DORCHESTER county.
Caroline County was formed in 1774 from Dorchester.
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The indenture dated February 27, 1775 states "Levin and Hezekiah two ofthe children of William Downs" etc. Does this mean there are morechildren?
Downs, William Yeoman Will. Made Feb. 18, 1770. Heirs: sons Hezekiah &Levin. Exec'rs, James White & Richard Dellenar. Wits., Robert Killen,William Tharp, Mark Killen. Prob. April 24, 1770. Arch. vol. A15, pages21-22. Reg. of Wills, Liber L, folios 77-78.
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I believe that Sarah UNDERWOOD was second wife of William that had"Mary's Choice". I have an indenture dated June 14, 1770 which namesSarah as late wife of William Downs. Do you have information that thisWilliam had a wife named Rachel or do you mean Sarah.
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You obviously have the William's will dated February 18, 1770 namingHezekiah and Levin as his sons. There is also a land indenture datedAugust 18, 1768 naming Benjamin and Nehamiah as his sons. There isanother land indenture dated August 7, 1769 that William is selling(giving) to a Henry
Downs part of "Mary Choice" "for the Love and good will which He Hathand Beareth to the said Henry Downs and for and in consideration of thesum of five Shillings" (to me this is another son) All three documentswhere written in Kent County, Delaware.

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ALWAYS THOUGHT THIS WILLIAM COULD BE OURS BUT SEEMS AS THOUGH I FOUND ATONE TIME HE HAD DIED IN NEW ENGLAND NEEDS MORE RESEACH
THIS WILLIAM IS NOT AT THIS TIME BELIVED TO BE OUR WILLIAM
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ID: I21363
Name: William Downes
Sex: M

Father: Thomas Downes b: 17 MAR 1653/54 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA
Mother: Mary Lord b: ABT. 1672

Marriage 1 Mary Pitman b: ABT. 1701

Married: 3 MAY 1721 in Dover, Strafford Co., NH 1

Sources:

1.Title: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire
Author: Sybil Noyes, Charles Thornton Libby, and Walter Goodwin Davis
Publication: Portland, ME 1928-1939; Reprint, Baltimore, MD,Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Inc.
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: p. 203
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THIS COULD BE OUR SARAH
Looking for information on William DOWES/DOWNS/DOWNES of Charles Co.,Md.
Married by 1737/38, Sarah, widow of John PASCALL of St. Mary's County.Ref. Admin.
Acct. 16:84 (7)
He may have been a widower and I think they may have settled in KentCounty, Delaware. AT THIS TIME A POSSIBILITY AS WIFE
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Will and Probate of William Downs (February 18, 1770 - April 24, 1770)

IN THE NAME OF GOD amen the 18th day of February 1770 William Downs ofKent County on dellaware yoeman being sick and wake in body but ofdisposing mind and memory, and calling to mind the mortality of my bodyand knowing it is appointed for all men Once to die Do make and Ordainthis my Last will and Testament in manner & form following, first &principely Of all, I give & recommend Soul in to the hands Of God thatgives it, as to my body I recomind to the earth to be burried in aChristian like and Decent manner at the discration of my Executors afternamed. as to my Worldly Estate, I give Devise and Dispose of in themanner and form following, first my Will and desire is that all my justdebts and funerall expencies be fully fully paid and satisfied. IMPRIMESI give and bequeath to my two beloved sons Hezeciah Downs & Levin Downsall my two plantations in the forrest of mispillion hundred and Countyaforesaid the One Whereon I now Live the Other Whereon William mann nowLives With all the Lands & appurtenances thereunto belonging Or Any WaysApperaning, to be Equally devided between them the said Hezekiah andLevin Downs them their heirs and assign forever but if either of themshould die without issue that then the said Lands & plantations aforesaidshould decend to the survivor With all the rest and residue of my Estateof Whatsoever ?hind? Or Quallity, and LASTLY I do nominate constitute andappoint James White and richard Delamar my whole and sole Executors ofthis my Last Will and Testament revoking Disanulling all other wills andbequeaths by me at any Time here before made ratifying and comfirmingthis and no Other to be my Last will and Testament. IN TESTIMONY WhereofI have hereunto set my hand and seal the Day and Year first above written-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIGNED SEALED PUBLISHED PRONOUNCED AND DECLEARED his
by the testator in presence of us the subscribers as his William +Downs
Last Will and Testament, Rob.t Killen Williammark
Tharp Mark Killen ~#~#~#~#~#~#~#~#~#~#~#~~#~#

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Personally appearing before me Ceasar Rodney Esq. register for theprobate of wills and the granting of letters of administration within theCounty of Kent on delaware Robert Killen Esq. and William Tharp twoof the witnesses to the within will of William Downs deceased and beingSeverally Swarn on the holy Evangelisis Of almightly God did declare andsay that they saw and heard the said William Downs, Sign, seal publishpronounce and declare the Within Instrument of writing as and for hisLast will and testment that at the Time of
Taeoring? and trying? he Was to the best of their beliff of sound andDispoing mind and memory that they signed there names thereto as evidenceat his ?instince? and request and in his prescence and at the same TimeSaw Mark Killen sign his Name thereunto at the Like instance and requestand in his presence. IN TESTIMONY Where of I have hereunto set my handthis. 24 th Day of April amno Domi One thousand Seven hundred andseventy.-------------------

CEASAR RODNEY Registor
(signiture)

BE IT REMEMBERED that On the 24th Day of april amno Domini One thousandseven hundred and seventy the last will and testament Of William DownsDeceased in due form of Law and probate and Letters Testament there ofWere granted to James White and Richard Dillemar Executors. In the samewile Named being sworn Will and Truly to Administer the Estate of thesaid Deced: and to Exhibit an Inventory thereof unto the registers Officeat Dover On Or before the 24th Day of October Neact and render a True andjust account of their administration ?Whes thereunto Legally RequiredGiven under the Seal of the said Office-----------------_____________

I HAVE TRIED TO COPY THE WILL AS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN. OTHER THAN WHEREYOU SEE QUESTION MARKS, AS I QUESTION THAT I HAVE THE RIGHTINTERPATATION, AND "signiture" UNDER CEASAR RODNEY'S NAME THE WILL ISWRITTEN VERBATIUM. THE CAPITAL LETTERS IN OUT OF THE WAY PLACES ARE AS ITIS IN THE WILL. THE SPELLING ERRORS ARE AS WRITTEN IN THE WILL UNLESSTHERE IS A QUESTION MARK. "fully fully" IS AS IN WILL ETC.

IT IS INTERESTING THE NAME OF CEASAR RODNEY. HE WAS A SIGNER OF THEDECLARATION ON INDEPENDENCE FROM DELAWARE. I BELIEVE HE WROTE ALL OF THEABOVE AND HE DID SIGNED HIS NAME. HIS SIGNITURE IS THE ONLY SIGNITURE INTHE WILL. WILLIAM JUST MAKES HIS MARK. RODNEY CEASAR EVEN SIGNED THENAMES OF THE TESTORS AS THE HAND WRITTING IS ALL THE SAME. WILLIAM DOWNSWAS ILLITERATE AS WAS PROBABLY ALL THE TESTORS
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The Inventory of William Downs 1770

An Inventory of the personal Estate of William Downs Late of Kent CountyDecs'd as the same was here to us, and --------------- apprised the 3 rdDay of August 1770-

% wearing apparrel 5 / old Iron potts 7/6 L0 : 12 : 6
% ole axes and hoes & ole Iron 10/6 old pistill 6 0 :11 : 0
% Cupper Ware 4/ one small trunk 3/0 : 7 : 0
% old Chists 5/ Tinn Ware 6 Earthen Ware 1/ 0: 6 : 6
% old Slock Lock 18 old Brass 6 - - - - - - - - -0 : 2 : 0
% old Case and Bottel 4/ old hooks 1/0 : 5 : 0
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L 2=4=0
Robt Killen
W. Tharpe

THAT'S ALL THERE WAS. WONDER WHAT HAPPEN TO HIS BED TABLES CHAIRS ETC.?ALSO HAVE NO IDEA WHAT " AS THE SAME WAS HERE TO US" MEANS. ALSO W. THARPWAS FROM PHILADELPHIA PER INDENTURE WHEN THARP BOUGHT LAND FROM WILLIAMDOWNS. WONDER WHY THARP WOULD BE A WITNESS TO WILLIAM DOWNS WILL, DO THEINVENTORY, AND THEN BUY PART OF THE LAND MENTIONED IN THE ESTATE?
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An acct. of the Estate of William Downs decd ?proved the 28th Day of Nov1771

Dover, Kent Co'ty on Delaware\ To y lorship,ful y Justices of theorphan's Court
Nov.b 28th. 1771 \ held in said county, now Sitting.The Petition of \James White & Richard Dullinar, Ex's. of the\ testament & last Will of william Downs ,Decd. \ humblyThewells (Themselves?) ; that by our
\ petioners by leave toExibit to this Court, an
\ Accountsof theirExeecution of the Trust reposed
\ in them, & & yourPetitioners as in duty bounf\ shall ever ?Pray
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Wo. The Estate of William Downs, To the Executors Db

< The amount of the funeral Bill - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- L 2 : 5 : 0
< The Bal. of a Note, due to James White one of
the Executors - - - - - -3 : 18 : 0
< Due to Said James White1 : 3
< paid John Brown on Probat19 : 0
< paid Benj'a James3 : 0
< paid Archibald Fleming3 : 6
< paid for Letters Testamentory1 : 8 : 9
< Appraizers fees12 : 8 1/2
< fees for pofsing this Acc t, 13/ search14 : 0
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L " 10 " 8 " 2 1/2
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ContraCR

By the amount of the Inventory of Appraizement L 2 " 4 "0
by Cash rec'd from Benj'a Downs1 : 2 : 9
By rent recd from . William Mann4 : 4 : 0
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L " 7 " 10 " 9
By cash over pair this Estate by the Ex ss " 2" 17 " 5 1/2
(probablyexecutors) ----------------------
L "10 " 8 " 2 1/2
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This amount being Exhibited to the Court
was Inspected, proved, allowed and paf
ced this 28 th day of Nov em. 1771
CEASAR RODNEY CLK
IT LOOKS AS IF THE ESTATE WAS SHORT MONEY TO PAY THE ESTATE AND THEEXECUTORS MADE UP THE DIFFERENCE OF TWO POUNDS 17 SHILLIINGS AND FIVE ANDONE HALF PENCE.
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THIS COULD BE OUR WILLIAM?????

Nehemiah COVINGTON of Kent County, (probably Maryland) died by 7February, 1764, when his estate was appraised by Nicholas SMITH andWilliamSMITH, and valued at L242.1.11. Thomas GILPIN and Thomas & WilliamRINGGOLD signed as creditors. WILLIAM DOWNS and Rachel (DOWNS) COVINGTONsigned as next of kin. Rachel COVINGTON, admx, filed the inventory on 2April, 1764.

He is probably the "Jeremiah CCOVINGTON" of Dent county, whose list ofdebts were appraised nad valued at L4.5.3 and filed by Rachel COVINGTON,admx on 11 December, 1764. On 11 December 1764 distribution of the estatewas made by Rachel COVINGTON, admx
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Spouse: MARY. Children were: Benjamin DOWNS, Nehemiah DOWNS, Hezekiah DOWNS, Henry DOWNS, Levin DOWNS.

Spouse: Sarah UNDERWOOD. Sarah UNDERWOOD and William DOWNS were married on 3 March 1754 in Kent County Delaware.

Jim,

Finally got into the emailing pastime. I saw an AIS Census Index:Pre-1790
advertised on the internet recently and thought I should see if anyoneelse
has taken a look at it before ordering. I am such a novice at all ofthis I
hardly know where to begin.

WAnted to let you know that Mother died August 5, 2001 here in Seymourand
was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Jennings County. She slowly
deteriorated the last two months and her quality of life was definitelygone.
We all remember her wonderful sense of humor and miss her terribly.

Hope this finds you and Cheryl well. Talk to you later,

Judy Smith
601 Wendemere Dr.
Seymour, IN 47274
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Jane Scull (sister to Judy Smith above)
1305 Gaiser Dr.
Seymour, IN 47274
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Nell Ann & Bernard Pfeifer
6790 E 1200 N
Butlerville, IN 47223 812/591-2931
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John & Heide Downs brother to Nell Ann above
5433 Honeyleaf Way
Dayton, OH 45424
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Pat and Bill Downs
1580 Boston Rd.
Helena, MT 59601 406/442-6052
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Mark Downs
413 Pelican Place
Yuba City, CS 95993
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Sandy Beaty @ bbeatty@hsonline.net

FROM NORTH VERNON NEWSPAPER 1892 HAYDEN
We agan have to record the sad news of the sudden death ofanother old andrespected citlzen. Mr. Wm. Downs aged about 72 years, frove up his cowslast Freday evening, and when he arrived at his home sat down on the doorstep and complained of feeling tired. He gradually sank away and expiredin a few moments. His death was similar to that of his brother Ben, whodied about five months ago. Mr. Downs left a wife and several sons an;ddaughters, grand children and great grandchildren to mourn his loss. Hewas followed to his last resting place in the new Hayden cemetery lastSunday by a host of his friends and neighbors. there was no funeralservice. Hummmm
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Archive #400 Marriage Index: Selected Counties of
Ohio, 1789-1850
Married: May 06, 1841 in: HolmesCo., OH
Spouse: Shidler, Elizabeth
Gender: M More: Family HistoryLibrary, Salt Lake City, UT, Film
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Subject:
Re: Downs
Date:
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:34:32 EST
From:
SmithJusmith@cs.com
To:
heycman@rtcol.com
CC:
WBasham696@aol.com

Wow, was I surprised to learn of another Horace Downs from JenningsCounty.

My grandfather, Horace Greely Downs, was born in 1854 probably in Ohio.He
came to Jennings County Indiana as a small child with his parents,William
and Elizabeth Shidler Downs.. Horace Greely married Caroline Speckner in
Jennings County and they had a son named Horace Greely Downs, "UncleJack" to
me, born in 1898. Their son never had any children and died in Coloradoin
1969. My great grandfather was an avid reader and named his son afterthe
famous journalist, Horace Greely.

Hope this helps clear up our family connection. Sincerely, Judy Smith Parents: Curtis DOWNS and Ann HALL.

Spouse: Lottie Elaine (cash) RYEL. Children were: Shawnee Raelyn DOWNUM, Betrice Jolene DOWNUM, Brad Lee DOWNUM, Bart Garret DOWNUM.

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The difference here is that the interlocking into my data
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My hobby is working on interlocking marriages,to any
family surname that is in my data,and I exchange with
people to find them,and to assist them in finding lineage
that link into their families. Parents: Thomas DOWRISH and Ann FARRINGDON.

Spouse: Robert GYE. Grace DOWRISH and Robert GYE were married in 1555. Children were: Mary GYE.

Spouse: Ann FARRINGDON. Children were: Grace DOWRISH.

Spouse: Sarah GREEN. Sarah GREEN and Joseph DOWSING were married on 7 April 1779 in St Leonards, Shoreditch, London, England. Children were: Mary DOWSING, Joseph DOWSING, Lydia DOWSING, Ann DOWSING, Matilda Sophia DOWSING, Thomas DOWSING, Maria Martha DOWSING.