Sterling W. Gunter and Lucy Maria Downing
Husband Sterling W. Gunter 1
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Marriage: 28 Feb 1869 - Hancock Co., IL 1
Wife Lucy Maria Downing
Born: 3 Sep 1850 - Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois
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Died: 30 Mar 1933 - PR. Nauvoo, Hancock Co., IL 1
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Father: James Downing (1816-1881)
Mother: Margaret Pierce Gheen (1823-1886)
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1 M James Allen Gunter 1
Born: 16 Feb 1870 1
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2 F Margaret Belle Gunter 1
Born: 28 Nov 1871 1
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3 F Atlina Jane Gunter 1
Born: 7 Dec 1873 1
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Spouse: Harvey A. Wrigley ( - ) 1
Marr: 2 Sep 1896 1
4 M Joseph William Gunter 1
Born: 23 Jan 1875 1
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5 M John Claburne Gunter 1
Born: 2 Dec 1876 1
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Spouse: Emma Lippe ( - ) 1
Marr: 26 Apr 1899 1
6 M Charles Samuel Gunter 1
Born: 20 Aug 1879 1
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Died: 23 Jul 1881 1
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7 M George Elmer Gunter 1
Born: 11 Jun 1881 1
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Died: 2 Jun 1882 1
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8 M Frank Edgar Gunter 1
Born: 25 Aug 1883 1
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9 F Edith May Gunter 1
Born: 23 Nov 1885 1
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[18401.ged]
Records also show name as Mary Lucy. Records of the LDS show her name as "Maria Lucy" (Membership of the LDS, Vol. XIV).
Married (Unknown) GUNTER. Died in Nauvoo, IL.[Downing.ged]
Records also show name as Mary Lucy. Records of the LDS show her name as "Maria Lucy" (Membership of the LDS, Vol. XIV). Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900: Gunter, Sterling W. Downing, Lucy Hancock co., 28 Feb 1869 V. 4 P. 52 Lic. 3183
General Notes for Child James Allen Gunter
[Downing.ged]
P.O. Liberty, TX. Printer.
General Notes for Child Margaret Belle Gunter
[Downing.ged]
P.O. Scandia, KS
General Notes for Child Atlina Jane Gunter
[Downing.ged]
P.O. Scandia, KS. Presbyterian.
General Notes for Child Joseph William Gunter
[Downing.ged]
P.O. Scandia, KS. Farmer.
General Notes for Child John Claburne Gunter
[Downing.ged]
P.O. Scandia, KS. Clerk in drug store.
Lula Downing
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Father: James B. Downing (1833- ) 2
Mother: Sarah Ellen Greenstreet (1840- ) 2
Lulu Downing
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Father: Phillip Henry Downing (1851-1924) 1 3
Mother: Ermina (Min) Snook (1854-1889) 1 4
Margaret Downing
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Wife Margaret Downing 1
Born: 29 Apr 1797 - Centre Co., PA 1
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Died: 1863 1
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Father: Thomas Downing (1759-1827) 1
Mother: Rebecca Starr (1760-1819) 1 5
Margaret Amelia Downing
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Mother: Julia Bastian ( - ) 1
Marilyn Irene Downing
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Father: Ralph Leo Downing (1891-1959) 1
Mother: Mary Mahala Angle (1899-1958) 1
Martha Downing
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Born: 1841 1
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Samuel Finley and Martha Downing
Husband Samuel Finley
Born: 14 Feb 1790 - Mercer Co, VA
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Died: 15 Sep 1835 - Decatur, Macon Co, IL
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Father: David Finley (1754-1848)
Mother: Elizabeth Mounts (1763-1835)
Marriage: 9 May 1809 - Garrard Co, KY(?)
Other Spouse: Rachel Black
Wife Martha Downing
Born: 18 Jan 1788 - Madison Co(?), VA
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Died: 15 Nov 1832 - Orange Co(?), IN
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1 F Mahala Finley
Born: 22 May 1811 - KY/In
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Spouse: John Findley (Abt 1810-1871)
Marr: 25 Dec 1831
2 M Alvin Finley
Born: 9 Oct 1813 - Orange Co, IN
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Died: 1838 - Decatur, Macon Co, IL
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Spouse: Hannah Black (living)
3 F Nancy J Finley
Born: 25 Feb 1816 - Orange Co, IN
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Died: 15 Sep 1886 - The Dalles, Wasco Co, OR
Buried: - Odd Fellows Cem, The Dalles, Wasco Co, OR
Spouse: George Marbern Braden (1815-1853)
Marr: 26 Dec 1833 - Decatur, Macon Co, IL
Spouse: George G Gager (Abt 1826- )
Marr: 26 Mar 1860 - Sebastopol, Sonoma Co, CA
4 M Jefferson Finley
Born: 25 Apr 1818 - Orange Co, IN
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5 M James Finley
Born: 20 Jan 1821 - Orange Co, IN
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6 M John Finley
Born: 5 Jun 1823 - Orange Co, IN
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Died: 29 Nov 1910 - Graton, Sonoma Co, CA
Buried: - Spring Hill Ceme, Sebastopol , Sonoma Co, CA
Spouse: Keziah Head (1828-1903)
Marr: 5 Sep 1844 - Pine Ridge, Montgomery Co, AR
7 M Samuel Joseph Finley
Born: 6 Mar 1826 - Orange Co, IN
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Died: 22 Jul 1876 - Guerneville, Sonoma Co, CA
Buried: - Pleasant Hill Ce, Sebastopol , CA
Spouse: Prudence Brians (1830-Abt 1870)
8 F Elizabeth Finley
Born: 13 Apr 1829 - Orange Co, IN
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Died: 17 Mar 1883 - Centerville, Fresno Co, CA
Buried: - Old Kings River, Cemetery, Fresno Co(?), CA
Spouse: John Findley (Abt 1810-1871)
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!Moved from Orange Co., IN to Macon Co., IL about 1832; remarried Rachel Black.
Extensive court records, Macon Co., IL, between 1836-1841 including property settlement and guardianship of minor children. Willed property to wife, Rachel, and all children, but court records show several suits between John Findley and wife Mahala vs. heirs of Samuel Finley. Samuel listed in Finley family Bible in possession of Marion Shaffer, Healdsburg, CA, copy in possession of Carmen J. Finley.
!State of Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Archives show Samuel purchased 6 tracts of land between 4/28/1831 and 7/25/1835 of the following number of acres: 80, 160, 160, 40, 40, 160, totalling 340 acres (Archives vol. 145:22, 145:22, 145:46, 145:47, 145:47, 145:51).
!MARRIAGE: Marriages--Illinois to 1850;;;;;<Ancestry.com>
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!Madison Co, KY, heirs of James Downing to Daniel Ford, 10 April 1817, (DB M:92). In Finley family bible; copy in possession of Carmen J. Finley, 4820 Rockridge Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. See also "Identifying the Revolutionary Soldier: James Downing of Lincoln County, Virginia (Kent- ucky," by Finley, in Nat'l Genealogical Society Quarterly, September 1989. p. 169-185.
General Notes for Child Mahala Finley
!"John Finley and Mahala his wife (formerly Mahala Finley), Jefferson Finley and James Finley, heirs of Samuel Finley of County of Macon are not residents of this state but reside in the State of Missouri" - in Probate records of Samuel Finley, case #17, dated 14 March 1840 and signed by Jacob Black. Several suits showing John and Mahala vs. heirs of Samuel Finley dated 1836. Mahala's husband, John, remarried 1840.
General Notes for Child Alvin Finley
!See Macon Co, IL, marriage, court, and probate records. Appointed guard- ian for Jefferson, James, John, Samuel and Elizabeth, 16 June 1837. Died before June 1839 when Court Records show State Bank of Illinois vs. Jacob Black, Sr. & Hannah Finley & Mary Elizabeth Finley heirs at law of Alvin Finley.
!Alvin purchased Federal land 11/19/1834; 2 purchases of 40 acres each at $1.25 per acre in Macon County; section 28 (NWSW), twp 16 N, range 02E; section 29 (SENE), twp 16N, range O2E (Arch vol. 145, page 46); from State of Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Archive.
General Notes for Child Nancy J Finley
!Husband, George Marbern Braden died 1853. Nancy remarried George Gager, 25 March 1860, Analy Township, Sonoma Co., CA; married by Cockrill, L.D., Justice of the Peace 1857-1882 (Sonoma County Marriages 1847-1902, Sonoma County Genealogical Society, p. 13). In 1850 census, Macon Co., IL (p. 345). In 1860 census, Analy, Sonoma Co. (p. 491); in Bodega twp, Sonoma County in 1870 (p. 259).
!MARRIAGE: Marriages--lllinois to 1850;;;;;<Ancestry.com>
General Notes for Child Jefferson Finley
!Under guardianship of Josephus Hewett, brother Alvin, Henry Snyder in Macon Co., IL 1836-1841. Moved to MO with Mahala and James before 1840.
General Notes for Child James Finley
!Under guardianship of Josephus Hewett, brother Alvin Finley, Henry Snyder in Macon Co., IL, 1836-1841. Went to MO with Mahala and Jefferson before 1840. Living near brother, John, in 1850 census, Bates Co., MO. Bought 33 acres from brother, Samuel J., 24 April 1850 (Bates Co. DB B:178). Marriage of a James Finley to Caroline Masters found in Jackson County, MO Book 1-2:153, performed 21 May 1840, by same minister who married John Finley and Sarah Masters.
General Notes for Child John Finley
!See Family bible--Marion Shaffer. Under guardianship of Josephus Hewett, brother Alvin Finley, Henry Snyder in Macon Co., IL, 1836-1841 (Macon Co. Court Records). In 1850 census, Bates Co., MO. In 1860-1900 census, Bodega, Sonoma Co., CA. Bought first portion of what became 1000 acre ranch in 1867, originally part of Bodega Rancho. Appointed guardian of sister Elizabeth's children after husband (John Findley of Tulare Co., CA) was murdered. See "John and Keziah (Head) Finley," by Nettie McDonald, on file at Sonoma State University, Ruben Salazar Library, Special Collections. Died of mitral disease of heart and old age.
!NDGW record provided on Samuel Emanuel Finley by daughter Grace says he was educated at Ocean View School. "Was 6 years old when he crossed the plains with his parents. Many hardships. Were surrounded by the Indians and kept prisoners 2 days and nights. Finally one man escaped, stole a horse from the Indians and went to a fort and brought the Cavalry to their rescue."
General Notes for Child Samuel Joseph Finley
!Under guardianship of Josephus Hewett, Alvin Finley, Henry Snyder in Macon Co. , IL, 1836-1841 (Macon Co. Court Records). Sold property 24 April 1850, Bates Co., MO (DB A:49, B:178). In 1860 and 1870 census Bodega, Sonoma Co., CA (page 532, 254). Elected Constable of Bodega township in 1861 (Sonoma County Journal, Petaluma, 27 September 1861; reproduced in "Sonoma Searcher," publication of Sonoma County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2273, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-0273). Shot and killed by Hi Epperley in Guerneville, Sonoma Co. in argument over horse theft by his son, 22 July 1876 (Sonoma Democrat, Santa Rosa, CA, 29 July 1876 and other local newspapers).
!NDGW record of son, James Buchanan Finley state Samuel and Prudence came overland from Illinois in 1848.
General Notes for Child Elizabeth Finley
!Living with John Findley & wife, Sarah, 1850, Hunt Co, TX. Married 1st cousin, John Findley, traveled to Tulare Co., CA in 1859. In 1870 census, Tulare Co., CA. Extensive probate records for husband, John Findley after his murder (Tulare Co., CA). Brother John, granted guardianship of her children in 1873 (Sonoma Co., CA). Married Major Hutchinson, lived in San Joaquin Valley. Died at Zebe Lashley Ranch near Centerville, CA.
Joseph Frank Rumsey and Martha Bonsall Downing
Husband Joseph Frank Rumsey 1
Born: 26 Jul 1848 - Stafford, Genesee Co., NY 1
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Father: Joseph Ellicott Rumsey (1800-1877)
Mother: Lucy Mather Ransom (1801-1881)
Marriage: 28 Apr 1886 - Philadelphia, PA 1
Wife Martha Bonsall Downing 1
Born: 8 Jun 1857 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA 1
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Father: Richard Hunt Downing (1825- ) 1
Mother: Jane P. Lea (1827- ) 1
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1 M Richard Downing Rumsey (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Joseph Francke Rumsey (details suppressed for this person)
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3 M Morris Jones Rumsey (details suppressed for this person)
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[Downing.ged]
Broker, member Chicago Board of Trade.
Martin Allen Downing and Diane Randazzo
Husband Martin Allen Downing (details suppressed for this person)
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Mother: Margaret Ann Eberts
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Mother: Phyllis Diane Green
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1 M Michael Allen Downing (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Steven Andrew Downing (details suppressed for this person)
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Marvella Edna Downing
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Father: Warren Clyde Downing (1893-1972) 1
Mother: Mamie Gertrude Jones (1896-1975) 1
Mary Downing
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Wife Mary Downing 1
Born: 1869 - Illinois 1
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Father: Benjamin Mason Downing (1827-1905)
Mother: Anna Gertrude Cruse (1848-1936) 1
Israel Whelen and Mary Downing
Husband Israel Whelen 1
AKA: Israel Whelen
Born: 1752 - Philadelphia, PA 1
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Died: 1806 - Philadelphia, PA 1
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Marriage: 13 May 1772 - E. Caln, Chester Co., PA 1
Other Spouse: Mary Downing (1750- )
Wife Mary Downing 1
Born: 17 Jan 1751 - Downingtown, Chester Co., PA 1
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Died: 14 Mar 1831 - Downingtown, Chester Co., PA 1
Buried: - Downingtown Fbg, Chester Co., PA 1
Father: John Downing (1720-1796) 1
Mother: Elizabeth Hunt (1730- ) 1
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1 M Israel Whelen Jr. 1
Born: 21 Nov 1783 1
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Died: 9 Jun 1827 1
Buried: - Downingtown Fbg, Chester Co., PA 1
Spouse: Mary Siddons (1788-1867) 1
Marr: 26 Nov 1810 1
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[Downing.ged]
Isreal Whalen was suspended from the Society of Friends during the revolution when he served as an "associator". He served as a commissioner and Financial agent for the government in 1776. DAR files.
General Notes for Child Israel Whelen Jr.
[Downing.ged]
"Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania, Volumes I - III" Israel Whelen (2), son of Israel and Mary (Downing) Whelen was born November 21, 1783. He engaged in mercantile pursuits with his father at an early age and was for many years an eminent merchant of Philadelphia, and was also for many years proprietor of the Nitre Hall Powder Mills on Cobbs creek, i Darby township. He was a pioneer life insurance agent, being the sole representative of the Pelican Life Insurance Company of London, the first company to do business in this line in Philadelphia. In 1810 he became the Philadelphia representative of the Phoenix Fire Insurance Company of London. O the enactment in 1811, of legislation putting a 20 percent tax on foreign insurance he organized the American Fire Insurance Company. He died June 9, 1827, and was buried in the Friend's burying ground at Downingtown. Israel Whelen was married by the Right Rev. William White, Bishop of Pennsylvania, November 26, 1810, to Mary Siddons, of Philadelphia. She was not a member of the society of Friends and Israel Whelen was disowned from the Society for his marriage but continued to attend their meetings throughout his life. Mary Siddons Whelen was a remarkable beauty. Her portrait painted by Sully is in possession of the family. She was the mother of seven children.
Peter Fletcher and Mary Downing
Husband Peter Fletcher 1
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Wife Mary Downing 1
AKA: Mary Downing
Born: Abt 1787 - Bart Twp., Lancaster Co., PA 1
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Father: William Downing (1762-1842) 1
Mother: Phebe Bicket (1761-1841) 1
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[18401.ged]
Family group sheet supplied by Dianna Nading shows second husband, ____ Book.[Downing.ged]
Family group sheet supplied by Dianna Nading shows second husband, ____ Book. May have had three sons: Thomas, Taylor, and John.
George Valentine and Mary Downing
Husband George Valentine 1
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Wife Mary Downing 1
AKA: Mary Downing
Born: 22 Jan 1792 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA 1
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Father: Jacob Downing (1756-1823) 1
Mother: Sarah Sandwith Drinker (1761-1807) 1
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1 M Jacob D. Valentine 1
AKA: Jacob D. Valentine
Born: 4 Oct 1823 - Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA
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Died: 16 Sep 1896 - Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA 1
Buried: - Bellefonte, Friends Bur Grds 1
Spouse: Deborah Elizabeth Downing (1835- ) 1
Marr: 15 Dec 1868 - Downingtown, Chester Co., PA 1
2 F Sarah D. Valentine 1
AKA: Sarah D. Valentine
Born: 20 Feb 1825 - Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA
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Died: 9 Feb 1888 1
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Spouse: George Fox M.D. (living)
3 F Eliza Valentine
Born: 18 Nov 1826 - Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA
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Died: 13 Feb 1883 - West Whiteland, Chester Co., PA 1
Buried: - Friends Mtg., Downingtown, PA 1
Spouse: Thomas Stalker Downing (1813-1892) 1
Marr: 2 Oct 1845 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA 1
4 M Reuben Bond Valentine 1
AKA: Reuben Bond Valentine
Born: 12 Jan 1829 - Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA
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Spouse: Mary Bowen Jacobs (1835- ) 1
Marr: 1857 - W. Whiteland, Chester Co., PA 1
5 F Caroline Valentine 1
AKA: Caroline Valentine
Born: 1 Mar 1833 - Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA
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Died: 12 Jun 1860 1
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Spouse: Thomas Milliken (living)
6 M George (Jr.) Valentine 1
AKA: George (Jr.) Valentine
Born: 6 Aug 1834 - Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA
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Spouse: Emily T. Jacobs (1833- ) 1
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[18401.ged]
Names of children and their birth dates from Pennsylvania Quaker records.[Downing.ged]
Names of children and their birth dates from Pennsylvania Quaker records.
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[18401.ged]
Names of children and their birth dates from Pennsylvania Quaker records.[Downing.ged]
Names of children and their birth dates from Pennsylvania Quaker records.
General Notes for Child Jacob D. Valentine
[Downing.ged]
Smedley family, p. 561:
"They resided at Bellefonte, PA, where he was for many years engaged in the manufacture of iron in partnership with Valentine & co. He was a birthright member of the Society of Friends and was educated at Westtown Boarding School and Haverford College, was a volunteer during the Civil War but saw no service. Village Record, December 22, 1868:
"Marriage, Vallentine - Downing In Downingtown, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. Mathew Newkirk, Mr. Jacob D. Vallentine, of Bellefonte, to Miss Debbie E. Downing, of Caln, Chester county."
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[Downing.ged]
The Village Record, October 14, 1845:
"Marriage In Philadelphia, on Thursday evening 2d inst., by Peter McCall, Esq., Mayor, Mr. Thomas S. Downing, of Chester county, to Miss Eliza S. Valentine, daughter of George Valentine, of Bellefonte, Centre county."
General Notes for Child Reuben Bond Valentine
[Downing.ged]
Smedley family, p. 563:
"Issue: Mary, Emikly, Anna Jacobs, living at Bellefonte, unm., Julia Bond, Caroline Martyn, living at Bellefonte, unm." No birth dates or locations are given.
General Notes for Child George (Jr.) Valentine
[Downing.ged]
Smedley family, p. 563:
"He was educated at Westtown Boarding School and Haverford College, and is a member of Centre Monthly Meeting of Friends. He first settled after marriage a iron works near Bellefonte, in 1865, and remained there fifteen years; removed to Bellefonte, 1880, and in 1894 to Ruxton, MD. He was an iron-master till 1886; is the owner of several farms and other lands near Bellefonte: Issue: Jane Henderson; Mary Downing; Sarah Wright; and Emily Jacobs Valentine; all unmarried."
Mary Downing
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Mother: Elizabeth Reese ( - ) 1
William Marsh and Mary Downing
Husband William Marsh
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AKA: Mary Downing
Born: 12 Jul 1751 - Bart Twp., Lancaster Co., PA 1
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Father: William Downing (1722-1788) 1
Mother: Ellen John (1718-1765) 1
Other Spouse: William Marsh (Bef 1747- ) 1 - 10 Oct 1770 1
William Marsh and Mary Downing
Husband William Marsh 1
Born: Bef 1747 - Bart Twp., Lancaster Co., PA 1
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Wife Mary Downing 1
AKA: Mary Downing
Born: 12 Jul 1751 - Bart Twp., Lancaster Co., PA 1
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Father: William Downing (1722-1788) 1
Mother: Ellen John (1718-1765) 1
Other Spouse: William Marsh ( - )
George Rakestraw and Mary Downing
Husband George Rakestraw 1
Born: 5 Mar 1805 - Lancaster Co., PA 1
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Died: 14 May 1837 - Lancaster Co., PA 1
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Father: Joseph Rakestraw ( - ) 1
Mother: Rebecca Gilbert ( - ) 1
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Wife Mary Downing 1
AKA: Mary Downing
Born: 18 Oct 1805 - Downingtown, Chester Co., PA 1
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Died: 18 Oct 1865 - Columbia, PA 1
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Father: David Downing (1774- ) 1
Mother: Ann Evans ( - ) 1
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1 M Elam Rakestraw 1
Born: 16 Jan 1826 1
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2 M George Gilbert Rakestraw 1
Born: 25 Nov 1827 - Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA 1
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3 F Annie Rakestraw 1
Born: 30 Jan 1830 1
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Spouse: Joseph W. Guernsey (living)
4 M John Atlee Rakestraw 1
Born: 19 Jul 1833 1
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Spouse: Mary Ann Burge (1832- ) 1
Marr: 26 Sep 1855 - Pequea, Lancaster Co., PA 1
General Notes for Child George Gilbert Rakestraw
[Downing.ged]
Smedley Book, p. 545: "He is a methodist preacher and member of the Philadelphia Conference; was chaplain in the 201st Penna. vols., during the war and now pastor of Zion M. E. Church, Holmesburg, Phila."
General Notes for Child Annie Rakestraw
[Downing.ged]
No issue.
Ambrose Smith and Mary Downing
Husband Ambrose Smith 1
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Marriage: 27 Sep 1866 - Chester Co., PA 1
Wife Mary Downing 1
AKA: Mary Downing
Born: 22 Feb 1828 - Downingtown, Chester Co., PA 1
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Died: 18 Dec 1867 - Chester Co., PA 1
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Father: Charles Downing (1798-1863) 1
Mother: Ann Trimble (1803-1863) 1
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[Downing.ged]
Village Record, Chester co., PA, October 23, 1866: "Marriage. On the 27th instant, by Friends' ceremony, AMBROSE SMITH, of Philadelphia, to Mary Downing, of Downingtown."
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[Downing.ged]
October 23, 1866 VILLAGE RECORD: "Marriage On the 27th instant, by Friends' ceremony, Ambrose Smith, of Philadelphia, to Mary Downing, of Downingtown." January 11, 1869 VILLAGE RECORD: "Death Notice, SMITH. On the morning of the 18th inst., Mary D. Smith, wife of Ambrose Smith and daughter of the late Charles Downing."
Mary Downing
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Wife Mary Downing 6
Born: 24 Mar 1859 6
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Died: 21 Aug 1860 6
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Father: Joseph Downing (1823-1892) 1
Mother: Lucinda Couch Evans ( - ) 1
Daniel Trimble and Mary Downing
Husband Daniel Trimble 1
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Marriage: 20 Jun 1776 1
Wife Mary Downing 1
AKA: Mary Downing
Born: 31 Jul 1752 - Uwchlan, Chester County, PA 1
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Died: 20 Jan 1779 1
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Father: Richard Downing (1719-1804) 1
Mother: Mary Edge (1721-1795) 1
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1 M Thomazine Trimble (details suppressed for this person)
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Dennis Whelan Jr. and Mary Downing
Husband Dennis Whelan Jr. 1
AKA: Dennis Whelen
Born: 19 Jan 1761 1
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Died: 1819 1
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Father: Dennis Whelen ( -1782) 1
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Wife Mary Downing 1
AKA: Mary Downing
Born: 14 Oct 1763 - E. Caln, Chester County, PA 1
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Died: 20 Jun 1813 1
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Father: Joseph Downing (1734-1804) 1
Mother: Mary Trimblet (1736-1807) 1
Children
1 F Mary Whelen
Born:
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Died: - Infancy
Buried:
2 F Thomazine Whelen 1
AKA: Thomazine Whelan
Born:
Christened:
Died: 22 Sep 1813 - Chester County, PA 1
Buried: - Uwchlan Friends, Burial Ground, PA 1
Spouse: George A. Fairlamb (living)
3 F Sarah Whelen 1
AKA: Sarah Whelan
Born:
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Died: Abt 1818 1
Buried:
4 M Joseph Whelen 1
AKA: Joseph Whelan
Born:
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Died: - Infancy 1
Buried:
5 M George Washington Whelen 1
AKA: George Washington Whelan, George Washington Whelen
Born: Mar 1799 1
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Elizabeth Downing (1818- ) 1
Marr: 22 Mar 1848 1
6 F Mary Whelan 1
Born:
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Died: - Infancy 1
Buried:
General Notes (Husband)
[18401.ged]
Genealogy of the Palmer-Trimble Families, Page 703: "They resided in Downingtown, Chester County, PA, but in later life removed to West Chester, Chester County, PA. He was a farmer."
NOTE: GPTF spells name "Whelen", but the surname was spelled "Whelan" in the old family bible.[Downing.ged]
Genealogy of the Palmer-Trimble Families, Page 703: "They resided in Downingtown, Chester County, PA, but in later life removed to West Chester, Chester County, PA. He was a farmer." NOTE: GPTF spells name "Whelen", but the surname was spelled "Whelan" in the old family bible.
General Notes (Wife)
[18401.ged]
Note that Mary died on the same date as her sister, Jane (20 Jun 1813). Accident??? Dates of both confirmed in "History of Chester County", 1881[Downing.ged]
Note that Mary died on the same date as her sister, Jane (20 Jun 1813). Accident??? Dates of both confirmed in "History of Chester County", 1881
General Notes for Child Thomazine Whelen
[18401.ged]
Burial: Uwchlan Friends Burial Ground, Chester Co., PA[Downing.ged]
Burial: Uwchlan Friends Burial Ground, Chester Co., PA
General Notes for Child George Washington Whelen
[Downing.ged]
Probably died young; a younger brother has the same name.
Israel Whelen and Mary Downing
Husband Israel Whelen 1
AKA: Israel Whelen
Born: 1752 - Philadelphia, PA 1
Christened:
Died: 1806 - Philadelphia, PA 1
Buried:
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Mary Downing (1751-1831) 1 - 13 May 1772 - E. Caln, Chester Co., PA 1
Wife Mary Downing
Born: 17 Jan 1750
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Died:
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Father: John Downing (1720-1796) 1
Mother: Elizabeth Hunt (1730- ) 1
Children
1 M Israel Whelen Jr. (details suppressed for this person)
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General Notes (Husband)
[Downing.ged]
Isreal Whalen was suspended from the Society of Friends during the revolution when he served as an "associator". He served as a commissioner and Financial agent for the government in 1776. DAR files.
George Savery and Mary Downing
Husband George Savery 1
AKA: George Savery
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Marriage: 13 Nov 1665 - Bradninch, Devonshire, England 1
Wife Mary Downing 1
AKA: Mary Downing
Born: 19 Oct 1628 - Bradninch, Devonshire, England 1
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: John Downynge (1597-1632) 1
Mother: Judith Weeks (Abt 1603- )
General Notes (Wife)
[18401.ged]
Name appears as "Marie" in data from Kent Robertson and Jane Walker.[Downing.ged]
Name appears as "Marie" in data from Kent Robertson and Jane Walker.
Noah Maltbie and Mary Downing
Husband Noah Maltbie 7
Born: 1774
Christened:
Died: 1850
Buried:
Father: Noah Maltbie (1744-1786) 7
Mother: Huldah ( - ) 7
Marriage: 1800
Wife Mary Downing 7
Born: 1779
Christened:
Died: 1811
Buried:
Children
1 M Noah Maltbie 7
Born: 1811
Christened:
Died: 1899
Buried:
Spouse: Jane Coleman (1813-1894) 7
Marr: 1831
William C. Malone and Mary A. Downing
Husband William C. Malone 1
Born: 17 May 1853 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA 1
Christened:
Died: 28 Mar 1880 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA 1
Buried:
Father: Seneca E. Malone ( - ) 1
Mother: Hannah Trump ( - ) 1
Marriage: 24 Aug 1876 - Wilmington, Newcastle Co., DE 1
Wife Mary A. Downing 1
Born: 23 May 1854 1
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Samuel Spackman Downing (1825-1872) 1
Mother: Mary Stapler (1827-1895) 1
Children
1 M Charles S. Malone 1
Born: 4 Jul 1877 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA 1
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
2 F Mary Malone 1
Born: 10 Mar 1879 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA 1
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes (Wife)
[Downing.ged]
Smedley book, p. 545: "Lives at 507 Washington St., Wilmington, DE, with her two children."
Samuel A. Price and Mary A. Downing
Husband Samuel A. Price 1
Born:
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Died: 24 Mar 1897 1
Buried:
Marriage: 16 Mar 1852 1
Wife Mary A. Downing 1
Born: 27 Oct 1828 - Downingtown, Chester Co., PA 1
Christened:
Died: 28 Dec 1852 - Wilmington, Newcastle Co., DE 1
Buried:
Father: George Downing (1797-1872) 1
Mother: Sarah Bailey (1797-1876) 1
General Notes (Wife)
[Downing.ged]
No issue of this marriage.
Mary Ann Downing
Husband
Born:
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Died:
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Marriage:
Wife Mary Ann Downing 1
Born: 13 Jul 1804 - Downingtown, Chester Co., PA 1
Christened:
Died: 25 Mar 1815 1
Buried:
Father: Thomas Downing (1773-1811) 1
Mother: Mary Spackman (1776-1847) 1
Mary Ann Downing
Husband
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
Marriage:
Wife Mary Ann Downing 1
Born: 1845 1
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Samuel Downing ( - ) 1
Mother:
