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David William Culp¹

Father	J. David Culp1 b. c 1814
Mother	Susanna Downey1 b. bt 1817 - 1820, d. 26 Nov 1871

Last Edited

8 Jun 2018

Birth*	David, son of J. David Culp and Susanna Downey, was born circa 1850 in Indiana.1
Census1860	David appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wills Twp., LaPorte Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, J. David Culp and Susanna Downey, as 10 yo David W.1
Census1870	David appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wills Twp., LaPorte Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, J. David Culp and Susanna Downey, as 19 yo William.2

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Martha Ellen "Mattie" Lough^1,2

Last Edited

9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Martha was born on 25 February 1838 in Indiana.1,2
Marriage*	She married Marcus Culp, son of J. David Culp and Susanna Downey, on 18 September 1859 in St. Joseph Co., Indiana. The 1900 census shows married 40 years with 9 born and 5 living. Their children as verified by the censues were Clara Ann, George Everett, Josiah Willard, Ada May and Franklin B Culp. As noted above there were apparently four others.3,2,4
Census1860	Martha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wills Twp., LaPorte Co., Indiana, as 23 yo Ellen Culp in the household of J. David Culp and Susanna Downey; as 47 yo farmer David & 42 yo Susanna Culp.2
Census1870*	Martha and Marcus appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wills Twp., LaPorte Co., Indiana, enumerated 21 July 1870, as 34 yo farmer Marcus & 32 yo housekeeper Mattie E Culp. Their children 4 yo Clara and 1 yo Everett Culp were listed as living with them.5
Census1880	Martha and Marcus appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Lacon, Marshall Co., Indiana, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 44 yo day man Marcus & 42 yo wife Martha E Culp. Their children 14 yo Clara A, 11 yo George E, 8 yo Josiah W, 5 yo Ada May and 1 yo Franklin Culp were listed as living with them.6
Census1900	Martha and Marcus appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Medina Twp., Peoria Co., Illinois, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 64 yo feed businessman Marcus & 62 yo wife Martha E Culp. Their children 28 yo Willard, 25 yo Ada M and 21 yo Frank Culp were listed as living with them.4
Death*	Martha died on 19 September 1900 at age 62.1
Burial*	She was buried at Lacon Cemetery in Lacon, Marshall Co., Illinois. Joint headstone photo w/ husband Marcus is available at Find A Grave.1

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Amanda Lewis¹

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	Amanda was born on 21 September 1840.2,1
Marriage*	She married Samuel Bailey, son of Lorenzo Dow "LD" Bailey and Malinda Downey, on 1 March 1866 in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children, other than those entered in the dB, were Perry Bailey (c1867- ), William Bailey (c1871- ), and Newton Bailey (c1876- ).3,4,5,6
Census1880*	Amanda and Samuel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 10 June 1880, as 37 yo Samuel & 38 yo wife Manda Bailey. Their son Charles E. was listed as living with them, as well as three other sons, 13 yo Perry, 9 yo William and 4 yo Newton Bailey.7
Census1900	Amanda and Samuel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana, enumerated 19 June 1900, as 57 yo farmer Samuel & 59 yo wife Amanda Bailey. Their daughter Laura was listed as living with them.8
Death*	Amanda died on 28 February 1907 in Dearborn Co., Indiana, at age 66.2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ohio Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Samuel Bailey:

Charles E. Bailey2 b. 1868, d. 9 Oct 1926 Laura Bailey2 b. 1880, d. 1901

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Charles E. Bailey¹

Father	Samuel Bailey1 b. 4 Jan 1843, d. 26 Apr 1925
Mother	Amanda Lewis1 b. 21 Sep 1840, d. 28 Feb 1907

Last Edited

19 Mar 2020

Birth*	Charles, son of Samuel Bailey and Amanda Lewis, was born in 1868.1
Census1880	Charles appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Samuel Bailey and Amanda Lewis, as 12 yo Charley Bailey.2
Death*	Charles died on 9 October 1926 in Colerain, Hamilton Co., Ohio.3,1

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Laura Bailey¹

Father	Samuel Bailey1 b. 4 Jan 1843, d. 26 Apr 1925
Mother	Amanda Lewis1 b. 21 Sep 1840, d. 28 Feb 1907

Last Edited

8 Jun 2018

Birth*	Laura, daughter of Samuel Bailey and Amanda Lewis, was born in 1880.1
Census1900	Laura appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Clay Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Samuel Bailey and Amanda Lewis, as 19 yo Laura Bailey.2
Death*	Laura died in 1901.1

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Sarah Agnes Searcy^1,2

Last Edited

13 Jul 2020

Birth*	Sarah was born circa 1856 in Switzerland Co., Indiana, d/o Jackson & Mayrles Searcy.1
Marriage*	She married Abram Johnson Bailey, son of Lorenzo Dow "LD" Bailey and Malinda Downey, circa 27 April 1892 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Nora Ann Bailey (c1883- , m. Oscar Freamon Burnett.), Lillie Bailey (c1893- ,m. Zire Armstrong.), and Hobart Bailey (c1896- ).1
Census1900*	Sarah and Abram appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 14 June 1900, as 48 yo farmer Johnson & 36 yo wife Agnes Bailey. Their children 10 yo Nora, 6 yo Lillie and 5 yo Hobart Bailey were listed as living with them, as well as 20 yo step-daughter Minnie Carpenter from Agnes's m1 to Wooster D Carpenter.3
Census1910	Sarah and Abram appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 61 yo farmer Johnson & 49 yo wife Agnes Bailey. Their 16 yo son Hobert Bailey was listed as living with them. Johnson is listed a Head of Household but is enumerated under the same family number as Marion & Stella Lewis.4

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Sarah Ann Burnhart¹

Last Edited

21 Nov 2022

Birth*	Sarah was born on 12 January 1854.2
Marriage*	She married Anderson Downey, son of Amos Downey and Matilda Jane Beach, between 1869 and 1870. Married 30 years with 3 born & 1 living in the 1900 census.3,1
Census1880*	Sarah and Anderson appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 35 yo farmer Andersen & 26 yo wife Sarah A. Downey. Their children William M., Eddie A. and Ada B. were listed as living with them.4
Census1900	Sarah and Anderson appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 55 yo farmer Anderson & 46 yo wife Sarah Downey. Anderson's brother John Downey & wife Alice live next door above. Brother Marshall & family live several doors below on the next census page.3
Death*	Sarah died on 12 April 1902 in Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 48.2
Burial*	She was buried at Holton Cemetery in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Anderson Downey:

William M. Downey4 b. 1872, d. 1955 Eddie A. Downey4 b. 1875, d. 16 Jan 1897 Ada B. Downey4 b. c 1877

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William M. Downey¹

Father	Anderson Downey1 b. 5 Aug 1845, d. 14 Apr 1913
Mother	Sarah Ann Burnhart1 b. 12 Jan 1854, d. 12 Apr 1902

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	William, son of Anderson Downey and Sarah Ann Burnhart, was born in 1872 in Indiana.2,1
Census1880	William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Anderson Downey and Sarah Ann Burnhart, as 7 yo son William M Downey.1
Death*	William died in 1955.2
Burial*	He was buried at Holton Cemetery in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave.2

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Eddie A. Downey¹

Father	Anderson Downey1 b. 5 Aug 1845, d. 14 Apr 1913
Mother	Sarah Ann Burnhart1 b. 12 Jan 1854, d. 12 Apr 1902

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	Eddie, son of Anderson Downey and Sarah Ann Burnhart, was born in 1875 in Indiana.2,1
Census1880	Eddie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Anderson Downey and Sarah Ann Burnhart, as 5 yo son Eddie A Downey.1
Death*	Eddie died on 16 January 1897 in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana.2
Burial*	He was buried at Holton Cemetery in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo is available at Find A Grave. He's indexed as Eddie but the headstone clearly reads Eddie A.2

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Ada B. Downey¹

Father	Anderson Downey1 b. 5 Aug 1845, d. 14 Apr 1913
Mother	Sarah Ann Burnhart1 b. 12 Jan 1854, d. 12 Apr 1902

Last Edited

8 Jun 2018

Birth*	Ada, daughter of Anderson Downey and Sarah Ann Burnhart, was born circa 1877 in Indiana.1
Census1880	Ada appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Anderson Downey and Sarah Ann Burnhart, as 3 yo daughter Ada B Downey.1

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Mary J. Limberger¹

Last Edited

21 Nov 2022

Birth*	Mary was born in 1854.1
Marriage*	She married Richard Downey, son of Amos Downey and Matilda Jane Beach, from 23 July 1870 to 1876. Date range bracketed by the 1870 census and birth of son George in 1876. FSTrees (ID no. LCDD-9D3 for Mary Jane Limberger) claims 01 Jan 1875 w/o citation. My preliminary research suggests their only child was George L Downey (1876-1907).1
Census1880*	Mary and Richard appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 27 yo farmer Richard & 24 yo wife Mary J. Downey. Their son George L. was listed as living with them, as well as 6 yo adopted daughter Daisy Holden.2
Death*	Mary died in 1889 in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana.3
Burial*	She was buried at Holton Cemetery in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Husband's headstone matches though Find A Grave makes no connection.3

Child with Richard Downey:

George L. Downey2 b. 1876, d. 1907

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George L. Downey¹

Father	Richard Downey1 b. 1852, d. 30 Jan 1928
Mother	Mary J. Limberger1 b. 1854, d. 1889

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	George, son of Richard Downey and Mary J. Limberger, was born in 1876 in Indiana.2,1
Census1880	George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Richard Downey and Mary J. Limberger, as 3 yo son George L.1
Death*	George died in 1907 in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana.2
Burial*	He was buried at Holton Cemetery in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Alice Seraphina Shaw^1,2

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Alice was born on 23 February 1858 in Indiana, d/o Philip B Shaw & Amy M Weatherby.3,1,2
Marriage*	She married John Downey, son of Amos Downey and Matilda Jane Beach, between 1875 and 1876. My preliminary research suggests their children were Ora Monroe Downey (1876-1954, m. Luella M Letzler, f/o Frank L & Bert Lee Downey), Effie Blanche Downey (1883- ), Bertha Alice Downey (1888-1915), John Oliver Downey (1893-1972), and Mary A. Downey (1897-1991). Married 24 years with 5 born & 5 living in the 1900 census.4,5,3
Census1880*	Alice and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 26 yo farmer John & 22 yo Alice Downey. Their son Ora Monroe was listed as living with them.2
Census1900	Alice and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 46 yo farmer John & 42 yo wife Alice C Downey. Their son Ora Monroe was listed as living with them. In addition to son Ora their children 17 yo Effie B, 12 yo Bertha A, 7 yo John O, and 3 yo Mary A Downey were listed as living with them. John's brother Anderson Downey & family live next door below. Brother Marshall & family live are on the next census page.4
Death*	Alice died on 2 January 1903 in Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, at age 44, of breast, liver and lung cancer.3,1
Burial*	She was buried at Holton Cemetery in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Child with John Downey:

Ora Monroe Downey2 b. c 1877

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Ora Monroe Downey¹

Father	John Downey1 b. 6 Oct 1853, d. 12 Jul 1919
Mother	Alice Seraphina Shaw1 b. 23 Feb 1858, d. 2 Jan 1903

Last Edited

8 Jun 2018

Birth*	Ora, son of John Downey and Alice Seraphina Shaw, was born circa 1877 in Indiana.1
Census1880	Ora appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, John Downey and Alice Seraphina Shaw, as 3 yo son Ora M Downey.1
Census1900	Ora appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, John Downey and Alice Seraphina Shaw, as 22 yo farm hand son Ora M Downey.2

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Latosca T. Barton^1,2,3

Last Edited

24 Apr 2024

Birth*	Latosca was born in 1855 in Indiana.3,2
Marriage*	She married Marshall Downey, son of Amos Downey and Matilda Jane Beach, between 1877 and 1878. My preliminary research suggests their children were Elizabeth Matilda "Lizzie" Downey (c1878- ), George Emerson Downey (1879-1937, m. Nora Lnu), Jennie Ethel "Janie" Downey (c1883-1940, m. Harry Arthur Donovan), Minta Rae Downey (1888-1939), and Clarence Burton Downey (c1894-1870, m. Sally B Lnu). Married 22 years with 5 born and 5 living in the 1900 census.4,5,6,7
Census1880*	Latosca and Marshall appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 25 yo farmer Marshal & 24 yo wife Latosta T. Downey. Their children Elizabeth Matilda "Lizzie" and George Emerson were listed as living with them.3
Census1900	Latosca and Marshall appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 7 June 1900, as 45 yo farmer Marshall & 43 yo wife Latosca Downey. Their children 20 yo George, 15 yo Jennie, 12 yo Minta, and 6 yo Clarence Downey were listed as living with them. Marshall's brothers Anderson & John and their families are on the previous census page.6
Census1910	Latosca and Marshall appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 55 yo farmer Marshall & 54 yo wife Latosca Downey. Their 16 yo son Clarence B Downey was listed as living with them.8
Census1920	Latosca and Marshall appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 65 yo farmer Marshall & 64 yo wife Latosca Downey.9
Death*	Latosca died in 1938.2
Burial*	She was buried at Holton Cemetery in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Marshall Downey:

Elizabeth Matilda "Lizzie" Downey3 b. c 1878 George Emerson Downey3 b. 22 Jul 1879, d. 16 Sep 1937 Minta Rae Downey2 b. 26 Mar 1888, d. 19 Nov 1939

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Sarah E. Edens^1,2

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Sarah was born in 1859 in Indiana.2,1
Marriage*	She married Robert Joel Downey, son of Amos Downey and Matilda Jane Beach, on 18 June 1878.3,2,4
Census1880*	Sarah and Robert appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 17 June 1880, as 21 yo farmer Joel & 20 yo wife Sarah E. Downey. Their daughter Estelle was listed as living with them.2
Census1900	Sarah and Robert appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 42 yo farmer Joel & 41 yo wife Sarah Downey. Their children Marion Howard and Harry Thomas were listed as living with them. Willie (b1872) & Florence Downey live next door.5
Census1910	Sarah and Robert appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 52 yo farmer Robert & 50 yo wife Sarah Downey. Their son Harry Thomas was listed as living with them.6
Census1920	Sarah and Robert appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 13 January 1920, as 62 yo farmer Robt & 60 yo wife Sarah Downey. Robert's brother Marshall is two farms below.7
Census1930	Sarah and Robert appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930, as 72 yo farmer Robert & 69 yo wife Sarah E Downey.8
Census1940	Sarah and Robert appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana, enumerated 15 April 1940, as 82 yo retired Robert & 81 yo wife Sarah Downey.9
Death*	Sarah died in 1943.1
Burial*	She was buried at Old Hopewell Cemetery, Ripley Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Robert Joel Downey:

Estelle Downey2,1 b. 1879, d. 1896 Clydie Jane Downey4 b. 1881, d. 1911 Marion Howard Downey4 b. 1883, d. 1964 Harry Thomas Downey4 b. 1887, d. 1954

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Estelle Downey¹

Father	Robert Joel Downey1,2 b. 1857, d. 1940
Mother	Sarah E. Edens1,3 b. 1859, d. 1943

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	Estelle, daughter of Robert Joel Downey and Sarah E. Edens, was born in 1879 in Indiana.4,1
Census1880	Estelle appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Robert Joel Downey and Sarah E. Edens, as 1 yo Estelle Downey.1
Death*	Estelle died in 1896.4
Burial*	She was buried at Old Hopewell Cemetery, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Elizabeth Matilda "Lizzie" Downey¹

Father	Marshall Downey1 b. 1855, d. 30 Jan 1923
Mother	Latosca T. Barton1 b. 1855, d. 1938

Last Edited

27 Jul 2020

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Marshall Downey and Latosca T. Barton, was born circa 1878 in Indiana.1
Census1880	Elizabeth appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of her parents, Marshall Downey and Latosca T. Barton, as 2 yo daughter Lizzie M Downey.1

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George Emerson Downey¹

Father	Marshall Downey1 b. 1855, d. 30 Jan 1923
Mother	Latosca T. Barton1 b. 1855, d. 1938

Last Edited

27 Jul 2020

Birth*	George, son of Marshall Downey and Latosca T. Barton, was born on 22 July 1879 in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. The 1880 suggests ca. Dec. 1879.2,1
Census1880	George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Marshall Downey and Latosca T. Barton, as 0.10 yo son George E Downey.1
Death*	George died on 16 September 1937 in Troy, Pike Co., Alabama, at age 58.2

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Minta Rae Downey¹

Father	Marshall Downey1 b. 1855, d. 30 Jan 1923
Mother	Latosca T. Barton1 b. 1855, d. 1938

Last Edited

3 Oct 2022

Birth*	Minta, daughter of Marshall Downey and Latosca T. Barton, was born on 26 March 1888 in Otter Village, Ripley Co., Indiana.2
Marriage*	She married Thomas Robert Aikens before 16 February 1910. Date based on birth of son Delbrah Downey Aikens this date.3,2
Death*	Minta died on 19 November 1939 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 51.2
Burial*	She was buried at Holton Cemetery in Holton, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Thomas Robert Aikens¹

Last Edited

3 Oct 2022

Birth*	Thomas was born in 1878.1
Marriage*	He married Minta Rae Downey, daughter of Marshall Downey and Latosca T. Barton, before 16 February 1910. Date based on birth of son Delbrah Downey Aikens this date.2,1
Death*	Thomas died in 1954.1

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Clydie Jane Downey¹

Father	Robert Joel Downey1 b. 1857, d. 1940
Mother	Sarah E. Edens1 b. 1859, d. 1943

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	Clydie, daughter of Robert Joel Downey and Sarah E. Edens, was born in 1881.1
Death*	Clydie died in 1911.1
Burial*	She was buried at Old Hopewell Cemetery, Ripley Co., Indiana. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Marion Howard Downey¹

Father	Robert Joel Downey1 b. 1857, d. 1940
Mother	Sarah E. Edens1 b. 1859, d. 1943

Last Edited

30 Jul 2020

Birth*	Marion, son of Robert Joel Downey and Sarah E. Edens, was born in 1883.1
Census1900	Marion appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Robert Joel Downey and Sarah E. Edens, as 16 yo son Marion Downey.2
Residence*	Marion resided in North Vernon, Jennings Co., Indiana, on 18 June 1928.3
Death*	Marion died in 1964.1

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Harry Thomas Downey¹

Father	Robert Joel Downey1 b. 1857, d. 1940
Mother	Sarah E. Edens1 b. 1859, d. 1943

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Harry, son of Robert Joel Downey and Sarah E. Edens, was born in 1887.1
Census1900	Harry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Robert Joel Downey and Sarah E. Edens, as 12 yo son Harry Downey.2
Census1910	Harry appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Otter Creek Twp., Ripley Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Robert Joel Downey and Sarah E. Edens, as 22 yo farm laborer son Harry Downey.3
Residence*	Harry resided in Dabney, Ripley Co., Indiana, on 18 June 1928.4
Death*	Harry died in 1954.1

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Hosea Jessup¹

Last Edited

10 Oct 2022

Birth*	Hosea was born in January 1820 in Allensville, Switzerland Co., Indiana, s/o Walter Jessup who gave consent to his marriage to Sarah. His FSTrees tree (K859-6B1) says his mother was Rachel Smith.2,3
Marriage*	He married Sarah Hulda Phelps on 25 January 1838 in Switzerland Co., Indiana. License dated 25 Jan 1838 by Howard Patton, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Switzerland County. Rev. Isaac Jessup perfomed the ceremony the same day. Marriage registered 22 Feb 1838.3,1
Census1840*	Hosea appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana, with a household listed as 0001-0001 as 15-19 yo Hosea Jessup. Hosea is likely one bracket too young. His wife Sarah is probably the 15-19 yo female living with him. No children yet. Next door below is James Downey (0103001-0001001). Next door above is Ezra Jessup (00001-0001), likely a brother to Hosea.4
Death*	Hosea died on 21 September 1841 in Switzerland Co., Indiana, at age 21.2
Burial*	He was buried at Allensville Cemetery in Allensville, Switzerland Co., Indiana.2

Child with Sarah Hulda Phelps:

Asa William Jessup1 b. 7 Oct 1840, d. 18 Jan 1925

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Asa William Jessup¹

Father	Hosea Jessup1 b. Jan 1820, d. 21 Sep 1841
Mother	Sarah Hulda Phelps1 b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 15 Jan 1897

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	Asa, son of Hosea Jessup and Sarah Hulda Phelps, was born on 7 October 1840 in Switzerland Co., Indiana.2
Census1850	Asa appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 9 yo Asa W Jessup.3
Move	Andrew, Alfred, Asa and Daniel joined the move of his mother & step-father from Switzerland County to Ohio County in 1850.3,4
Census1850	Asa appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 10 yo William (indexed Milton) Jessup.4
Census1860	Asa appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 19 yo Asa W Jesup.5
Death*	Asa died on 18 January 1925 in Belleview, Jefferson Co., Indiana, at age 84.2
Burial*	He was buried at Hebron Cemetery in Madison, Jefferson Co., Indiana. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone along with an area photo.2

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John Carpenter¹

Last Edited

23 Oct 2022

Marriage*	He married Sarah Hulda Phelps on 8 August 1842 in Dearborn Co., Indiana.2,1
Death*	John died on 20 July 1843.3
Burial*	He was buried at Allensville Cemetery in Allensville, Switzerland Co., Indiana.4

Child with Sarah Hulda Phelps:

Cpl. Daniel J. Carpenter5 b. c 1843, d. 2 Jul 1862

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Cpl. Daniel J. Carpenter^1,2

Father	John Carpenter2 d. 20 Jul 1843
Mother	Sarah Hulda Phelps2 b. 27 Jun 1823, d. 15 Jan 1897

Last Edited

22 Sep 2021

Birth*	Daniel, son of John Carpenter and Sarah Hulda Phelps, was born circa 1843 in Indiana.1,2
Census1850	Daniel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 7 yo Daniel J Carpenter.2
Move	Andrew, Alfred, Asa and Daniel joined the move of his mother & step-father from Switzerland County to Ohio County in 1850.2,3
Census1850	Daniel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 2, Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 5 yo Daniel (indexed Jessup, should be Carpenter.)3
Census1860	Daniel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, Jeremiah Downey and Sarah Hulda Phelps, as 17 yo Daniel J. Carpenter.4
Milit-Service*	Cpl. Daniel J. Carpenter served as a Corporal with Co. C, 65th Ohio Infantry during the Civil War from 28 October 1861 to 30 November 1865. He was wounded 31 Dec 1862 at Stones River, Tennessee.1
Death*	Daniel died on 2 July 1862.5
Burial*	He was buried at US Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.5

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Lewis Downey¹

Father	William W. Downey1 b. 18 Jul 1827, d. 1893
Mother	Elizabeth Lewis1 b. 1831, d. 1895

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Lewis, son of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, was born on 29 March 1851 in Ohio Co., Indiana.2,1
Census1860	Lewis appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 9 yo Louis Downey.3
Census1870	Lewis appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana in the household of his parents, William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, as 19 yo Lewis.4
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Azora A. Bascom on 29 July 1874 at Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their children were Howard Lee (1875-1942, m. Nellie Grant Tinker), and Cora Belle (1877-1952, m. Joseph Ranson) Downey. The license date apparently 23 July.5,6
Census1880*	Lewis and Azora appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Cass Twp., Ohio Co., Indiana, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 28 yo farmer Louis & 30 yo wife Zora Downey. Their 5 yo son Howard L, and 3 yo daughter Corry B Downey were listed as living with them.7
Census1900	Lewis and Azora appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Washington Co., Indiana, enumerated 12 June 1900, as 49 yo agent Lewis & 52 yo wife Azora Downey. Their daughter 23 yo Belle Ransom and her husband 27 yo Joseph Ransom, as son-in-law, were listed as living with them.8
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Mary Addie Gilliatt on 2 April 1904 at Indiana. My preliminary research suggests their only child was Lillian F Downey (c1904- ).9
Census1910*	Lewis and Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Harbison Twp., Dubois Co., Indiana, enumerated 25 April 1910, as 59 yo hotel & livery stable manager Lewis & 28 yo wife Mary A Downey. Their 5 yo daughter Lillian F Downey was listed as living with them.10
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Nora Mae Craig on 14 March 1920 at Scottsburg, Scott Co., Indiana. License date was 12 Mar. Nora m1 Charlie T (or L) Deal on 07 Sep 1877 in Scott County.1,11,12,13
Death*	Lewis died in 1928.2
Burial*	He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Salem, Washington Co., Indiana. Joint headstone photo w/ m1 Azora is available at Find A Grave.2

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Nora Mae Craig^1,2,3

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14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Nora was born on 4 May 1868 in Scott Co., Indiana, d/o James Wilson/Willis Craig & Frances E Crum.3,2
Census1920*	Nora appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Scottsburg, Scott Co., Indiana, enumerated 10 January 1920, as 57 yo widow Nora Deal.4
Marriage*	She married Lewis Downey, son of William W. Downey and Elizabeth Lewis, on 14 March 1920 in Scottsburg, Scott Co., Indiana. License date was 12 Mar. Nora m1 Charlie T (or L) Deal on 07 Sep 1877 in Scott County.2,5,1,3
Death*	Nora died on 23 August 1930 in Scottsburg, Scott Co., Indiana, at age 62.3
Burial*	She was buried at Scottsburg Cemetery in Scottsburg, Scott Co., Indiana.3

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