Family Group Sheet
NameJohn M. Downs
BirthApr 1834, Montgomery Co., Kentucky
Death27 Jun 1916, Bath Co., Kentucky
FatherWilliam Downs (~1801-<1880)
MotherLevinia Ballard (~1801-)
Other spousesGeorge Ann Rothwell
Marriageabt 1855, Kentucky
SpouseMary Rothwell
Birthabt 1834, Kentucky
Deathbef 1864, Kentucky
Children
Birth15 Jul 1855, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death30 Aug 1927, Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio
SpouseCharlotte Highley , 2C5R
Spouseunknown
Notes for John M. Downs
His death certificate records John M. Downs, age 83, birthdate don’t know 1834, born in Menifee Co., Ky, died 27 June 1916 in Bath Co., Ky, father Wm Downs, mother’s maiden name Luvina Ballard, both born in Va, “verdict of coroner died of weak heart complicating chronic rheumatism death instant”, informant Richard R. Downs, Olympia, Ky, burial in Upper Salt Lick.
Census Notes for John M. & Mary (Family)
1860 census of Bath Co., Ky, Owingsville P.O., enumerated 11 Aug, lists on p. 225 as family #1631:
John Downs, 30; Mary, 26; William, 5; Richard, 3; Melvina, 10. All born in Kentucky.
The daughter “Melvina” is probably the same as Luvina age 10 in the 1870 census; most likely the age here should be either 0 or 10 months.
John Downs, 30; Mary, 26; William, 5; Richard, 3; Melvina, 10. All born in Kentucky.
The daughter “Melvina” is probably the same as Luvina age 10 in the 1870 census; most likely the age here should be either 0 or 10 months.
