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Ester Downey

Ester Downey



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ester DowneyEster Downey was born in 1805 in Maryland, USA.

    Family/Spouse: James Downey. James was born in 1804 in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Samuel H Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1838 in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA; died on 23 Jul 1923 in 1628 Elm street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Louisa Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in Maryland, USA.
    3. 4. Jacob Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Maryland, USA.
    4. 5. Mary E Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843 in Maryland, USA.
    5. 6. Margaret Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Maryland, USA.
    6. 7. Emma R Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Maryland, USA.
    7. 8. Almira Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Maryland, USA.
    8. 9. Ellen Bean  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1849 in Maryland, USA; died on 28 Feb 1925 in Hamilton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel H DowneySamuel H Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ester1) was born on 25 Dec 1838 in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA; died on 23 Jul 1923 in 1628 Elm street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Samuel married Margaret M. Giles in Married. Margaret was born in 1842 in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA; died on 1 Jan 1900 in 448 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Mary Camela Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Feb 1868 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Sep 1958 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 11. Ida Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1883 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Dec 1935 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 12. Daniel Louis Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1863 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jul 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 13. Charles Elsworth Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1865 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Nov 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 14. David Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 15. Lucey Ann Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1857 in Maryland, USA; died on 16 Nov 1940 in 1701 Elm Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 3.  Louisa DowneyLouisa Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ester1) was born in 1838 in Maryland, USA.

  3. 4.  Jacob DowneyJacob Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ester1) was born in 1842 in Maryland, USA.

  4. 5.  Mary E DowneyMary E Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ester1) was born in 1843 in Maryland, USA.

  5. 6.  Margaret DowneyMargaret Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ester1) was born in 1846 in Maryland, USA.

  6. 7.  Emma R DowneyEmma R Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ester1) was born in 1850 in Maryland, USA.

  7. 8.  Almira DowneyAlmira Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ester1) was born in 1850 in Maryland, USA.

  8. 9.  Ellen BeanEllen Bean Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ester1) was born in Aug 1849 in Maryland, USA; died on 28 Feb 1925 in Hamilton, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Mary Camela DowneyMary Camela Downey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 22 Feb 1868 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Sep 1958 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Mary married Winfield S. Foulk on 10 Aug 1895 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Winfield (son of M. Foulk and Mother Unknown Foulk) was born about 1861. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Mary married Marton Watson on 16 Sep 1919 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Marton was born about 1873. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Ida DowneyIda Downey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 30 May 1883 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 10 Dec 1935 in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Ida married Aaron E Brown on 2 Nov 1922 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Aaron (son of Joseph Brown and Maggie Woodbury) was born in 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 12.  Daniel Louis DowneyDaniel Louis Downey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 14 May 1863 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jul 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Mary E Downey. Mary was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Charles Elsworth DowneyCharles Elsworth Downey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 1 Jan 1865 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Nov 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Charles married Julia Ann Little on 2 Aug 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Julia (daughter of Elizabeth Little) was born in 1862 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Jun 1947 in 1233 North 7th, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. James Alfred Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1890 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Sep 1956 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 14.  David DowneyDavid Downey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 15.  Lucey Ann DowneyLucey Ann Downey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born in Aug 1857 in Maryland, USA; died on 16 Nov 1940 in 1701 Elm Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Lucey married Richard H Craig in 1882. Richard (son of Andrew Henry Craig and Rachael Enty) was born on 15 Oct 1846 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Apr 1920 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Jennie Geneva Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 18. Samuel Dewey Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Feb 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 19. Walter Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1889 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 20. Leonard Peter Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Jan 1984; was buried on 25 Jan 1984 in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. David Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  James Alfred CraigJames Alfred Craig Descendancy chart to this point (13.Charles3, 2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 6 Aug 1890 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Sep 1956 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    James married Ella May Thompson on 5 Mar 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Ella (daughter of James Thompson, I and Rachel Pinkney) was born on 22 Jun 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Nov 1963 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Living Craig  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Living Craig  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. Rachel Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Oct 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 25. Margaret Ardella Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Nov 2010; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 17.  Jennie Geneva CraigJennie Geneva Craig Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lucey3, 2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 4 Jul 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1918 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Jennie married John Edward Temple on 9 Apr 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. John (son of Christ Temple and Secelia Temple) was born in 1887. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Christopher Richard Temple  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Mar 1967 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 18.  Samuel Dewey CraigSamuel Dewey Craig Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lucey3, 2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 27 Jun 1898 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 19 Feb 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 19.  Walter CraigWalter Craig Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lucey3, 2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 4 Jul 1889 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  5. 20.  Leonard Peter CraigLeonard Peter Craig Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lucey3, 2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born on 5 Mar 1892 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Jan 1984; was buried on 25 Jan 1984 in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Pennsylvania, USA.

  6. 21.  David DowneyDavid Downey Descendancy chart to this point (15.Lucey3, 2.Samuel2, 1.Ester1) was born in 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA.



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