Family Group Sheet
NameRussell Downs
Birth1 Oct 1891, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death5 Apr 1975, Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio
FatherWilliam Downs (1855-1927)
Motherunknown
Marriage30 Dec 1915, Bath Co., Kentucky
SpouseLula Roberson
Birth18 May 1895, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death7 Mar 1977, Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio
FatherHarvey Stonewall Roberson (1868-1944)
MotherMary “Mollie” Daniel (1868-1944)
Children
1 MAdrian Downs (Died as Infant)
Birth3 Jun 1917, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death24 Oct 1917, Bath Co., Kentucky
Notes for Russell Downs
In the 1900 census he was listed as age 7, born Oct 1892.
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Russell Downs, age 25, residence Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky, born 1 Oct 1891 in Bath Co., Ky, farmer, self-employed, married supporting wife & child.
His WW II draft registration card, filed 25 Apr 1942, records Russell Downs, age 50, residence 2039 Howard Ave, Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, born 1 Oct 1891 in Bath Co., Ky, contact Lula Downs, same address, employer P. Lorrilard Co., Middletown.
The SSDI lists Russell Downs, born 1 Oct 1891, died Apr 1975, last residence Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio.
The Ohio death index lists Russell Downs, age 83, died 5 Apr 1975 at home in Middletown, Butler Co., married.
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Russell Downs, age 25, residence Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky, born 1 Oct 1891 in Bath Co., Ky, farmer, self-employed, married supporting wife & child.
His WW II draft registration card, filed 25 Apr 1942, records Russell Downs, age 50, residence 2039 Howard Ave, Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, born 1 Oct 1891 in Bath Co., Ky, contact Lula Downs, same address, employer P. Lorrilard Co., Middletown.
The SSDI lists Russell Downs, born 1 Oct 1891, died Apr 1975, last residence Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio.
The Ohio death index lists Russell Downs, age 83, died 5 Apr 1975 at home in Middletown, Butler Co., married.
Notes for Lula Roberson
The 1900 census listed her as age 5, born Jun 1894.
The SSDI lists Lula Downs, born 18 May 1895, died Mar 1977 in Middletown, Butler Co., Ky, SSN issued in Ohio in 1973.
The Ohio death index lists Lula Downs, age 81, died 7 Mar 1977 at long-term care facilities in Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, widowed.
The SSDI lists Lula Downs, born 18 May 1895, died Mar 1977 in Middletown, Butler Co., Ky, SSN issued in Ohio in 1973.
The Ohio death index lists Lula Downs, age 81, died 7 Mar 1977 at long-term care facilities in Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, widowed.
Census Notes for Russell & Lula (Family)
I cannot find this family in the 1920 census.
1930 census of Butler Co., Ohio, Middletown ward 2, enumerated 2 April, lists on p. 2B as family #38/43, at 1309 Fairview Ave:
Roberson, Harve, 61, age at first marriage 22, feed dryer at tobacco factory; Mollie, wife, 61, age at first marriage 22; Downs, Russell, son-in-law, 39, age at first marriage 24, cutter at tobacco factory; Lula, dau, 34, age at first marriage 20, machine operator at tobacco factory. All born Ky Ky Ky. Roberson, Garnetta, granddau, 9, b. Ohio Ky Ky.
1940 census of Butler Co., Ohio, Middletown, ED 9-46, enumerated 7 June, lists on p. 56B as family #1097, on Warren Rd:
Downs, Russell, 48, tobacco worker; Lula, wife, 45. Both born in Ky, living in Middletown but not same house in 1935.
1930 census of Butler Co., Ohio, Middletown ward 2, enumerated 2 April, lists on p. 2B as family #38/43, at 1309 Fairview Ave:
Roberson, Harve, 61, age at first marriage 22, feed dryer at tobacco factory; Mollie, wife, 61, age at first marriage 22; Downs, Russell, son-in-law, 39, age at first marriage 24, cutter at tobacco factory; Lula, dau, 34, age at first marriage 20, machine operator at tobacco factory. All born Ky Ky Ky. Roberson, Garnetta, granddau, 9, b. Ohio Ky Ky.
1940 census of Butler Co., Ohio, Middletown, ED 9-46, enumerated 7 June, lists on p. 56B as family #1097, on Warren Rd:
Downs, Russell, 48, tobacco worker; Lula, wife, 45. Both born in Ky, living in Middletown but not same house in 1935.
