Ancestors of



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Edward Downing and Annie Wilkinson




Husband Edward Downing

           Born: Abt 1872 - Adwick upon Dearne, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 11 Aug 1872 - Adwick upon Dearne, Yorkshire
           Died: 1925
         Buried: 


         Father: Joseph Downing (Abt 1828-1888)
         Mother: Harriet Squires (Abt 1830-1880)


       Marriage: 25 Dec 1895 - Swinton, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: collier, bachelor, staying with brother Herbert, 1891, Mexborough, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: coal miner - hewer, 1901, Swinton, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: coal miner - hewer, 1911, Mexborough, Yorkshire.




Wife Annie Wilkinson

           Born: Abt 1876 - Rawmarsh, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 26 Nov 1876 - Rawmarsh, Yorkshire
           Died: 1920
         Buried: 


Children
1 M Jonathan Downing

           Born: Abt 1896 - Swinton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 1928
         Buried: 



2 M Colin Downing

           Born: Abt 1900 - Swinton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 1904 - Swinton, Yorkshire
         Buried: 



3 M John William Downing

           Born: 14 Apr 1903 - Swinton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 1974
         Buried: 



4 M George Downing

           Born: 10 Nov 1905 - Swinton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 1974
         Buried: 



5 M Herbert Downing

           Born: 7 Oct 1907 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 29 Apr 1964 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
         Buried: 



6 M Charles Réné Downing

           Born: 30 Sep 1909 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 1976
         Buried: 




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Eli Downing and Lavinia White




Husband Eli Downing

           Born: Abt 1854 - Adwick upon Dearne, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 6 Aug 1854 - Adwick upon Dearne, Yorkshire
           Died: 1912 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: Joseph Downing (Abt 1828-1888)
         Mother: Harriet Squires (Abt 1830-1880)


       Marriage: 10 Oct 1876 - Dronfield, Derbyshire

Events

• Occupation: engine man, 1881, Mexborough, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: railway engine driver, 1891, Mexborough, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: locomotive engine driver, 1901, Mexborough, Yorkshire.




Wife Lavinia White

           Born: 24 Jun 1858 - Shaugh Prior, Devon
       Baptised: 
           Died: Oct 1943 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
         Buried: 18 Oct 1943 - Mexborough, Yorkshire


Children
1 M Joseph Downing

           Born: Abt 1877 - Sheffield, Yorkshire
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           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 M Richard Downing

           Born: Abt 1879 - Sheffield, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Amelia Downing

           Born: Abt 1881 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



4 M Albert Downing

           Born: Abt 1883 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



5 M Eli Downing

           Born: Abt 1885 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
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           Died: 
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6 F Eva Downing

           Born: Abt 1887 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
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           Died: 
         Buried: 



7 F Lavinia Downing

           Born: Abt 1891 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



8 M Eric Downing

           Born: Abt 1895 - Mexborough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
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John Nicholson and Eliza Downing




Husband John Nicholson

           Born: 5 Mar 1809 - Conisbrough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 8 Mar 1809 - Conisbrough, Yorkshire
           Died: 20 Jun 1867 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
         Buried: 
       Marriage: 31 Dec 1838 - Fishlake, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Grocer, 1841, Doncaster, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Grocer, 1851, Doncaster, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Grocer, 1861, Doncaster, Yorkshire.

• Probate: 13 Nov 1867, Wakefield, Yorkshire.




Wife Eliza Downing

           Born: Abt 1814 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 5 Sep 1814 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: William Downing (1781-      ) 14
         Mother: Sarah (Sally) Hinchcliffe (1781-      ) 14


Events

• abode: a grocer's widow, 1871, Doncaster, Yorkshire.

• abode: Lodging house keeper, staying with widowed sister Martha Smith, 1881, Fishlake, Yorkshire.


Children
1 M John William Nicholson

           Born: Abt 1840 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 8 Jan 1906 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Alice Winter (Abt 1846-1930)
           Marr: Bet Jan and Mar 1869 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire


2 F Sarah Ann Nicholson

           Born: Abt 1843 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Eliza Nicholson

           Born: Abt 1848 - Doncaster, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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Charles Wilson and Eliza Downing




Husband Charles Wilson

           Born: 17 Feb 1823 - Eckington, Derbyshire
       Baptised: 25 May 1823 - Eckington, Derbyshire
           Died: 7 May 1902 - Conisbrough, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: William Wilson (Abt 1795-1855)
         Mother: Elizabeth Morton (Abt 1793-1853)


       Marriage: 9 Mar 1853 - Conisbrough, Yorkshire

   Other Spouse: Frances Rodwell (Abt 1827-1848) - 16 Mar 1846 - Sheffield, Yorkshire

   Other Spouse: Hannah Garratt (Abt 1814-1901) - Bet Jul and Sep 1879 - Sheffield District, Yorkshire (A widow before this marriage)

Events

• Occupation: Wood turner, widowed, living with parents, 1851, Conisbrough, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Journeyman wood turner, 1861, Conisbrough, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Wood turner, 1871, Conisbrough, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Wood turner, 1881, 48 Doncaster Road, Conisbrough, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Wood turner, 1891, Conisbrough, Yorkshire.

• abode: No occupation, 1901, Conisbrough, Yorkshire.




Wife Eliza Downing

           Born: Abt 1823 - Conisbrough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 25 May 1823 - Conisbrough, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


Children
1 F Sarah Wilson

           Born: Abt 1855 - Conisbrough, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: John Coulson (Abt 1854-1899)
           Marr: Bet Apr and Jun 1876 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire
         Spouse: Thomas Clarkson (Abt 1855-      )
           Marr: Bet Apr and Jun 1900 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire



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Arthur Tomlinson and Elizabeth Downing




Husband Arthur Tomlinson

           Born: Abt 1874 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: May 1964
         Buried: 14 May 1964 - Knottingley, Yorkshire


         Father: George Tomlinson (Abt 1851-      )
         Mother: Lavinia Fozzard (Abt 1856-1947)


       Marriage: 16 Aug 1903 - Knottingley, Yorkshire



Wife Elizabeth Downing

           Born: Abt 1880 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Joseph Downing (Abt 1837-      )
         Mother: Jane Sayner (Abt 1841-      )




Children

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Joseph Eubank Leedham and Elizabeth Eliza Downing




Husband Joseph Eubank Leedham

            AKA: Joseph Cubank Leatham
           Born: Abt 1844 - Monk Fryston, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: Dec 1932 - Sutton, Brotherton, Yorkshire
         Buried: 23 Dec 1932 - Brotherton, Yorkshire
       Marriage: 26 Feb 1872 - Fishlake, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: farm labourer, 1881, Fishlake, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: farmer, 1891, Sutton, Brotherton, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: farmer, 1901, Sutton, Brotherton, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: farmer, 1911, Sutton, Brotherton, Yorkshire.




Wife Elizabeth Eliza Downing 14

           Born: Abt 1844 - Sykehouse, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 5 May 1844 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
           Died: Jun 1923 - Sutton, Brotherton, Yorkshire
         Buried: 9 Jun 1923 - Brotherton, Yorkshire


         Father: George Downing (1807-Bet 1891/1901)
         Mother: Hannah Brears (Abt 1808-Aft 1901)




Children
1 F Helena Leedham

           Born: 17 Mar 1872 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: Feb 1958 - Sutton, Brotherton, Yorkshire
         Buried: 8 Feb 1958 - Brotherton, Yorkshire
         Spouse: William Smith (1867-      )
           Marr: 3 Aug 1912 - Brotherton, Yorkshire


2 F Mary Elizabeth Leedham

           Born: Abt 1874 - Monk Fryston, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Emily Leedham

           Born: 19 Jul 1877 - Monk Fryston, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 19 Jan 1963 - Sutton, Brotherton, Yorkshire
         Buried: 24 Jan 1963 - Brotherton, Yorkshire



4 M Joseph Leedham

           Born: Abt 1879 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 5 Jan 1909 - Sutton, Brotherton, Yorkshire
         Buried: 




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Sidney Gregory and Emily Downing




Husband Sidney Gregory

           Born: 27 Jun 1887 - Hatfield, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 11 Sep 1887 - Hatfield, Yorkshire
           Died: 1961
         Buried: 


         Father: John William Gregory (Abt 1844-      ) 10
         Mother: Sarah Ann Holgate (Abt 1846-      ) 10


       Marriage: Bet Jan and Mar 1912 - Thorne District, Yorkshire



Wife Emily Downing

           Born: 20 Jul 1887 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 6 Jan 1961 - Dunscroft, Hatfield, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: John Samuel Downing (Abt 1850-1897)
         Mother: Phoebe Ann Watson (1855-1948)




Children
1 F Marjorie Gregory

           Born: 4 May 1912 - Hatfield, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 1963
         Buried: 
         Spouse: James Walter Higgins (1910-1999)
           Marr: Bet Apr and Jun 1934 - Thorne District, Yorkshire


2 F Clarice Gregory

           Born: 26 Apr 1918 - Hatfield, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 29 Feb 2008 - Thorne, Yorkshire
         Buried: 



3 M Harold Gregory

           Born: 31 Jul 1924 - Hatfield, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 14 Sep 1943 - Thorne, Yorkshire
         Buried: 




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Henry Singleton and Emma Downing




Husband Henry Singleton

           Born: Abt 1832 - South Bramwith, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 25 Nov 1832 - Barnby Dun, Yorkshire
           Died: 1891
         Buried: 


         Father: John Singleton (Abt 1801-      )
         Mother: Frances Cox (Abt 1800-      )


       Marriage: 10 May 1865 - Fishlake, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1871, Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farm labourer, 1881, Methley, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farm labourer, 1891, Methley, Yorkshire.




Wife Emma Downing 14

           Born: Abt 1840 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 9 Mar 1840 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
           Died: Nov 1927 - Methley, Yorkshire
         Buried: 22 Nov 1927 - Methley, Yorkshire


         Father: George Downing (1807-Bet 1891/1901)
         Mother: Hannah Brears (Abt 1808-Aft 1901)


Events

• abode: Widowed, living with son Thomas as housekeeper, 1901, Glasshoughton, Yorkshire.

• abode: Living with son Thomas, 1911, Morley, Yorkshire.


Children
1 F Annie Elizabeth Singleton

           Born: Abt 1866 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 22 Apr 1866 - Fishlake, Yorkshire
           Died: 1933
         Buried: 
         Spouse: Nathan Lodge (1870-1940)
           Marr: Bet Jul and Sep 1902 - Huddersfield District, Yorkshire


2 M Thomas Singleton

           Born: Abt 1869 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 28 Nov 1869 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
           Died: 1928 - Methley, Yorkshire
         Buried: 3 Jul 1928 - Methley, Yorkshire



3 M Joseph Brears Singleton

           Born: Abt 1872 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 29 Sep 1872 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
           Died: Jan 1876 - Methley, Yorkshire
         Buried: 26 Jan 1876 - Methley, Yorkshire




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Ernest Downing and Kate Riley




Husband Ernest Downing

           Born: Abt 1876 - Swinton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 15 Mar 1943 - Stainforth, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: Robert Downing (Abt 1850-1889)
         Mother: Theresa Guest (Abt 1849-1918)


       Marriage: Bet Jul and Sep 1898 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Canal and river keelman, 1911, Stainforth, Yorkshire.




Wife Kate Riley

           Born: Abt 1877 - Belton in Axholme, Lincolnshire
       Baptised: 4 Feb 1877 - Epworth, Lincolnshire
           Died: 25 Mar 1943 - Stainforth, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: George Riley (Abt 1841-      )
         Mother: Hannah Barrow (Abt 1844-      )




Children
1 F May Downing

           Born: Abt 1899 - Stainforth, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 F Annie Downing

           Born: Abt 1902 - Stainforth, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Maud Downing

           Born: Abt 1904 - Stainforth, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
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4 F Ruth Downing

           Born: Abt 1907 - Stainforth, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
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Thomas Duckitt and Esther Ann Downing




Husband Thomas Duckitt

           Born: 19 Jul 1847 - Moss, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 15 Aug 1847 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
           Died: 27 Feb 1901 - Braithwaite, Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: Thomas Duckitt (      -1850)
         Mother: Harriet Padley (Abt 1821-1856)


       Marriage: 4 Feb 1873 - Thorne, Yorkshire

Events

• abode: Visiting widowed stepfather William Asquith, 1861, Haywood, Burghwallis, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farmer of 100 acres, bachelor, 1871, Braithwaite, Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farmer of 36 acres, 1881, Braithwaite, Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farmer, 1891, Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire.




Wife Esther Ann Downing

           Born: 29 Mar 1852 - Sykehouse, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 18 Nov 1922
         Buried: 


         Father: Richard Downing (Abt 1825-1882)
         Mother: Louise Howorth (Abt 1822-1873)




Children
1 F Louisa Duckitt

           Born: Abt 1874 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 28 Jun 1874 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: George Tune (Abt 1873-      )
           Marr: 10 Nov 1902 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire


2 M Edward Duckitt

           Born: Abt 1877 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 1 Apr 1877 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Elizabeth Duckitt

           Born: Abt 1879 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 28 Sep 1879 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 



4 F Harriet Duckitt

           Born: Abt 1886 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 5 Dec 1886 - Kirk Bramwith, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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John White and Esther Henrietta Downing




Husband John White

           Born: Abt 1868 - Dresden, Staffordshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 
       Marriage: Bet Oct and Dec 1890 - Stone District, Staffordshire

Events

• Occupation: Labourer, 1891, 77 Cobden Street, Trentham, Staffordshire.

• Occupation: Gasworks labourer, no wife present he is boarding along with son William, 1901, 45 Lansdowne Street, Longton, Staffordshire.




Wife Esther Henrietta Downing

           Born: Abt 1857 - Thorne, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 30 Oct 1857 - Thorne, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Thomas Downing (Abt 1815-      )
         Mother: Ann Sutton (Abt 1834-      )


Events

• Occupation: Domestic servant, 1881, Stone, Staffordshire.


Children
1 M William White

           Born: Abt 1891 - Longton, Staffordshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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Charles Perfect and Fanny Downing




Husband Charles Perfect

           Born: Abt 1868 - Whitley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 1 Nov 1868 - St Edmund King & Martyr, Kellington, Yorkshire
           Died: 1944
         Buried: 


         Father: John Perfect (Abt 1835-1919)
         Mother: Mary Stead (Abt 1832-1905)


       Marriage: 14 May 1898 - Knottingley, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Miller's wagoner, 1901, Sandal Magna, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Carter at galss bottle works, 1911, Wakefield, Yorkshire.




Wife Fanny Downing

           Born: 19 Jan 1871 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 25 Feb 1894 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 1957
         Buried: 


         Father: Thomas Downing (Abt 1844-1918)
         Mother: Harriet Heald (Abt 1845-1904)




Children
1 F Clara Downey

           Born: 22 Jul 1896 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 23 Aug 1896 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 F Emily Perfect

           Born: 15 Aug 1899 - Sandal, Wakefield, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 6 Sep 1899 - Sandal, Wakefield, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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Fred Thompson Downing and Jane Thompson




Husband Fred Thompson Downing

           Born: Abt 1863 - Thorne, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: William Downing (Abt 1833-      )
         Mother: Sarah Theresa Thompson (Abt 1836-      )


       Marriage: Bet Jul and Sep 1891 - Knaresborough District, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Grocer's assistant, bachelor, 1891, Goole, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Grocer, 1901, Rawcliffe, Yorkshire.




Wife Jane Thompson

           Born: Abt 1862 - Goole, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 


Children
1 F Beatrice Downing

           Born: Abt 1892 - Goole, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 M Horace Downing

           Born: Abt 1896 - Goole, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 




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George Downing




Husband George Downing

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           Died: 
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       Marriage: 



Wife

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Children
1 M Joseph Downing

           Born: Abt 1828 - Stairfoot, Ardsley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: Jan 1888 - Adwick upon Dearne, Yorkshire
         Buried: 29 Jan 1888 - Adwick upon Dearne, Yorkshire
         Spouse: Harriet Squires (Abt 1830-1880)
           Marr: 17 Dec 1848 - Bolton upon Dearne, Yorkshire



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George Downing and Elizabeth Alice Rooklege




Husband George Downing

           Born: Abt 1864 - Adwick upon Dearne, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 17 Jul 1864 - Adwick upon Dearne, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Joseph Downing (Abt 1828-1888)
         Mother: Harriet Squires (Abt 1830-1880)


       Marriage: 18 Nov 1908 - Mexborough, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: coal miner - hewer, bachelor, boarding, 1901, Mexborough, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: coal miner, 1911, Mexborough, Yorkshire.




Wife Elizabeth Alice Rooklege

           Born: Abt 1867 - Pontefract, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 20 Oct 1867 - Pontefract, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


Children

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George Downing and Sarah Ann Sefton




Husband George Downing

           Born: Abt 1875 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 30 Jun 1875 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 18 Dec 1948 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: Thomas Downing (Abt 1844-1918)
         Mother: Harriet Heald (Abt 1845-1904)


       Marriage: 22 Jan 1911 - East Knottingley, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Farm servant to future Sefton in-laws, 1901, Knottingley, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Carter, living with mother in law, 1911, Knottingley, Yorkshire.




Wife Sarah Ann Sefton

           Born: Abt 1876 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 14 Jan 1877 - East Knottingley, Yorkshire
           Died: 11 Mar 1951 - Knottingley, Yorkshire
         Buried: 


         Father: George William Sefton (Abt 1855-1905)
         Mother: Desiree Walton (Abt 1851-      )




Children

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George Downing and Elizabeth Hather




Husband George Downing

           Born: Abt 1823 - Stainforth, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 10 Aug 1823 - Hatfield, Yorkshire
           Died: 1899
         Buried: 


         Father: John Downing (1779-      )
         Mother: Elizabeth Seaton (Abt 1789-1859)


       Marriage: Bet Jan and Mar 1858 - Thorne, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Cattle dealer, living with parents, 1851, Stainforth, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Agricultural labourer, 1861, Stainforth, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farmer of 30 acres, 1871, Stainforth, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farmer and assistant overseer, 1881, Stainforth, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farmer, 1891, Mount Pleasant, Stainforth, Yorkshire.




Wife Elizabeth Hather

           Born: Abt 1832 - Springthorpe, Lincolnshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 


Children
1 F Sarah Downing

           Born: Abt 1859 - Stainforth, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: George Barrass (Abt 1856-      )
           Marr: Bet Jan and Mar 1881 - Thorne District, Yorkshire



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George Bolton Downing and Harriet Hague Laister




Husband George Bolton Downing

           Born: Abt 1824 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 15 Aug 1824 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
           Died: 1913
         Buried: 


         Father: Thomas Downing (Abt 1791-      )
         Mother: Elizabeth (Abt 1795-      )


       Marriage: Apr-Jun 1853 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire

   Other Spouse: Eliza Drewry (1834-1905) - 5 Dec 1866 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire

Events

• Occupation: Farmer's manservant, bachelor, 1851, Adwick le Street, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Threshing machine proprietor, 1861, Adwick le Street, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farm labourer, 1871, Adwick le Street, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farmer of 9 acres, 1881, Nethergate, Haxey, Lincolnshire.

• Occupation: Farmer, 1891, Haxey, Lincolnshire.

• Occupation: Farmer, 1901, Nethergate, Haxey, Lincolnshire.

• abode: a retired farmer, widowed, 1911, Westwoodside, Haxey, Lincolnshire.




Wife Harriet Hague Laister

           Born: Abt 1836 - Belton in Axholme, Lincolnshire
       Baptised: 3 Mar 1836 - Belton in Axholme, Lincolnshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 


         Father: Robert Laister (      -      )
         Mother: Anne (      -      )




Children
1 M Robert Thomas Downing

           Born: Abt 1855 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 17 Jun 1855 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 F Anne Elizabeth Downing

           Born: Abt 1857 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 15 Feb 1857 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
           Died: 
         Buried: 
         Spouse: James Kitchen (Abt 1846-      )
           Marr: Bet Jan and Mar 1876 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire


3 M George Laister Downing

           Born: Abt 1860 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 20 Feb 1938 - Dewsbury, Yorkshire
         Buried: 23 Feb 1898 - Ossett cum Gawthorpe, Yorkshire
         Spouse: Selina Spink (Abt 1855-1892)
           Marr: Jul-Sep 1880 - Selby District, Yorkshire
         Spouse: Elizabeth Talford Spink (Abt 1874-      )
           Marr: Apr-Jun 1900 - Dewsbury District, Yorkshire



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George Bolton Downing and Eliza Drewry




Husband George Bolton Downing

           Born: Abt 1824 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 15 Aug 1824 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
           Died: 1913
         Buried: 


         Father: Thomas Downing (Abt 1791-      )
         Mother: Elizabeth (Abt 1795-      )


       Marriage: 5 Dec 1866 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire

   Other Spouse: Harriet Hague Laister (Abt 1836-      ) - Apr-Jun 1853 - Doncaster District, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Farmer's manservant, bachelor, 1851, Adwick le Street, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Threshing machine proprietor, 1861, Adwick le Street, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farm labourer, 1871, Adwick le Street, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farmer of 9 acres, 1881, Nethergate, Haxey, Lincolnshire.

• Occupation: Farmer, 1891, Haxey, Lincolnshire.

• Occupation: Farmer, 1901, Nethergate, Haxey, Lincolnshire.

• abode: a retired farmer, widowed, 1911, Westwoodside, Haxey, Lincolnshire.




Wife Eliza Drewry

           Born: 16 Jan 1834 - Westwood, Haxey, Lincolnshire
       Baptised: 9 Jan 1837 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: Jul 1905 - Haxey, Lincolnshire
         Buried: 1 Aug 1905 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire


         Father: Benjamin Drury (Abt 1784-1874)
         Mother: Nanny (Ann) Lindley (Abt 1790-1869)




Children
1 M Arthur Downing

           Born: 19 Nov 1875 - Westwoodside, Haxey, Lincolnshire
       Baptised: 9 Jan 1876 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire
           Died: Dec 1886 - Haxey, Lincolnshire
         Buried: 31 Dec 1886 - St Nicholas Church, Haxey, Lincolnshire




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George Laister Downing and Selina Spink




Husband George Laister Downing

           Born: Abt 1860 - Adwick le Street, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 20 Feb 1938 - Dewsbury, Yorkshire
         Buried: 23 Feb 1898 - Ossett cum Gawthorpe, Yorkshire


         Father: George Bolton Downing (Abt 1824-1913)
         Mother: Harriet Hague Laister (Abt 1836-      )


       Marriage: Jul-Sep 1880 - Selby District, Yorkshire

   Other Spouse: Elizabeth Talford Spink (Abt 1874-      ) - Apr-Jun 1900 - Dewsbury District, Yorkshire

Events

• Occupation: Railway labourer, 1881, Kellingley, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farm servant, 1891, Potternewton, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farm labourer, remarried, 1901, Ossett, Yorkshire.

• Occupation: Farm labourer, 1911, Gawthorpe, Yorkshire.




Wife Selina Spink

           Born: Abt 1855 - Hook, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 1892
         Buried: 


         Father: Henry Spink (Abt 1822-1891)
         Mother: Amelia Wilson (Abt 1828-1887)



  Other Partner: Unknown (      -      )


Children
1 F Harriet Downing

           Born: Abt 1881 - Kellingley, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



2 M George Henry Downing

           Born: Abt 1883 - Gipton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



3 F Annie Downing

           Born: Abt 1886 - Gipton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



4 F Selina Jane Downing

           Born: Abt 1888 - Gipton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 



5 M Arthur Downing

           Born: Abt 1891 - Gipton, Yorkshire
       Baptised: 
           Died: 
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Sources


1. Eric Waite.

2. Paul Scholey, Badsworth MIs (PSS).

3. Julie Midgely.

4. Julie Midgley.

5. Great grandchildren's baptism certificates.(P.S.S.).

6. Geoff Poskitt.

7. Knottingley Cemetery M.I.s (P.S.S.).

8. Knottingley M.I.s (P.S.S.).

9. Ethelda Peshko.

10. Elaine Emson.

11. M. C. (P.S.S.).

12. Paul Scholey, East Ardsley PRs (PSS).

13. Daughter's M. C. (P.S.S.).

14. Robert Downing.

15. Ann Webster.

16. Jack Percival, Snaith.

17. Mickey Brears, Beal.

18. Trevor Hall.

19. Patricia Mutton.

20. Son's M.C. (P.S.S.).

21. Judy Lauwens.

22. Sandra Brown.

23. Elizabeth Dykes.

24. Audrey Lake.

25. Son James Duncan's wedding certificate.

26. Sylvia Langan.

27. Carol Brookes.

28. William Hawkins.

29. Margaret Fletcher.

30. Paul Scholey, Children's Baptisms (PSS).

31. Paul Scholey, Adwick on Dearne PRs (PSS).

32. Paul Scholey, Arksey MIs (PSS).

33. Paul Scholey, Badsworth PRs (PSS).

34. John Ward.

35. Paul Scholey, D.C. (PSS).

36. Arksey PRs (PSS).

37. Paul Scholey, (PSS).

38. Paul Scholey, Bradfield PRs (PSS).

39. Goole District, Humberside Lincolnshire West Riding of Yorkshire, Volume 23, Page 60A.

40. Olive Vickers, Campsall.

41. Geoff Willets.

42. Wedding Certificate.

43. Jane Brickwood.

44. Julia Page-Gibson.

45. Brother James Duncan's will.

46. Paul Scholey, Burnham Westgate PRs (PSS).

47. 1901 Census of Ireland.

48. Womersley P.R.s (P.S.S.).

49. Riccall M.I.s (P.S.S.).

50. Stillingfleet P.R.s (P.S.S.).

51. Mattersey PRs (P.S.S.).

52. Mattersey P.R.s (P.S.S.).

53. Pontefract P.R.s (P.S.S.).

54. Knottingley PRs (PSS).

55. Karen Hennessy.

56. Amanda.

57. M.C. Womersley PRs (P.S.S).

58. Paul Scholey, Darrington PRs (PSS).

59. Marriage Certificate.

60. Paul Scholey, Doncaster CRs (PSS).

61. William Varley.

62. Katherine Connell.

63. Woolley P.R.s (P.S.S.).

64. York District, Yorkshire, 1863, March Qtr, Vol 9d Page 52.

65. Joan Poskitt Clarke.

66. P.S.S.

67. Funeral Card (P.S.S.).

68. Newspaper Cutting (P.S.S.).

69. Wedding Invitation (P.S.S.).

70. Millicent Scholey, Selby.

71. Joyce Whitehead.

72. Family Bible.

73. Kellington P.R.s (P.S.S.).

74. Angela Catchpole, Norwich.

75. Paul Scholey, Burnham Westgate MIs (PSS).

76. M.C. (P.S.S.).

77. John Breese.

78. M.C. Darrington P.R.s.

79. Karen Flannery.

80. Trevor Spencer.

81. Veda Moore.

82. Kellington M.I.s (P.S.S.).

83. Paul Scholey, Wath upon Dearne PRs (PSS).

84. Jack Percival.

85. Paul Scholey, Bishopthorpe MIs (PSS).

86. Gloria Baltzer, Canada.

87. Doncaster Archives (P.S.S.).

88. St. James' P.R.s (P.S.S.).

89. Val Scholey, Canada.

90. Paul Scholey.

91. Joan Scholey, Beal.

92. B.C. (P.S.S.).

93. 1901 Census of Ireland, Reskaterriff, Co Tyrone Ref 56/8.

94. Death Certificate Ref CP2005/019025/01.

95. Wedding Certificate.

96. GROS 622/00 028*.

97. GROS 168/B0 018*.

98. Pauline Baker.

99. Nancy Stockwell.

100. Cyril Butcher.

101. Daughter's B.p.. (P.S.S.).

102. Snaith & Gowdall M.I.s (P.S.S.) & Jack Percival.

103. Nathaniel Poole, The Brears Family.

104. Newspaper Cutting, (P.S.S.).

105. Doncaster Chronicle, Doncaster Library, June 12, 1914.

106. Tony Redfearn.

107. Paul Scholey, Doris M. Sherrard.

108. Margaret Barton, Birkin.

109. Simon Brears.

110. Susan Waring.

111. Doris Sherrard, Burton Salmon.

112. Hensall M.I.s (P.S.S.).

113. Yorkshire Post obit.

114. M.I.s Arksey Old Cemetery (P.S.S.).

115. M. I. Mattersey Cemetery (P.S.S).

116. Rosie Marshall, Sassafras, Tas.

117. Paul Scholey, Daughter's Wedding invitation (PSS).

118. Worsbrough P.R.s (P.S.S.).

119. Jean Williams, Jean Williams.

120. John Tinker.

121. Gary Elliott, NZ.

122. Stillingfleet M.I.s (P.S.S.).

123. Wortley M.I.s (P.S.S.).

124. Sheffield P.R.s (P.S.S.).

125. Thorne District, Yorkshire, March 1878, Volume 9c Page 703.

126. 1911 Census of Ireland states "completed years of marrige = 22", also states 4 children by this marriage.

127. 1911 Census of Ireland, Reskaterriff, Parish of Carnteel, Co Tyrone, 56/8.

128. Barnsley District, West Yorkshire, Volume 9c, Page 239.

129. Paul Scholey, Thorne PRs (PSS).

130. Eileen Lodge, Norton.

131. Eilleen Lodge, Norton. (P.S.S.).

132. Paul Scholey, Birkin MIs (PSS).

133. Doncaster District, March Quarter 1897, Volume 9c Page 448.

134. Birth Certificate, March Qutr, 1860, Pontefract District, Volume 9c, Page 71.

135. Pontefract District, West Riding of Yorkshire West Yorkshire, June Qtr 1897, Volume 9c, Page 197.

136. Pontefract District, West Riding of Yorkshire West Yorkshire, June Qtr 1892, Vol 9c Page 169.

137. Anne Poole nee Brears.

138. Blanche Irene Moser, The Edward Leppington and Ann Peacock Family (Private publication by Blanche listing her knowledge of Edward Leppington (1833 - 1906), his wife Ann Peacock (1833 - 1921), their family and descendants including a number of photographs.).

139. 1911 Census of Canada, District 215, Enumeration district 23 adjacent to Bredenbury, Saskatchewn.

140. June Redfearn, Beal.

141. Wedding Invitation. (P.S.S.).

142. M.C. Wortley P.R.s (P.S.S.).

143. Mike Brownlow.

144. Father, James Duncan's will.

145. Letter: James Duncan Snr to Miners Assoc. dated 13/7/1891.

146. Grandfather James Duncan's will.

147. Emma.

148. 1911 Canadian Census, Bredenbury, Saltcoats Area, Saskatchewan.

149. Wedding Certificate 1875, Barrow in Furness.

150. Death Certificate.

151. Death Certificate & Children's Wedding Certificats.

152. Wedding certs for children.

153. Father's (John Burgess) Death Certificate.

154. Son Charles' Birth Certificate.

155. Paul Scholey, East Ardsley MIs (PSS).

156. Elizabeth Ann Green.

157. Hyde Park Cemetery, Doncaster M, I,s (P.S.S.).

158. Frank Lee, NZ.

159. Dennis Wood.

160. Son's Bp. (P.S.S.).

161. Dewsbury District, West Riding of Yorkshire, Sept Qtr, Volume 9b, Page 975.

162. Wakefield District, West Riding of Yorkshire, Dec Qtr 1901, Volume 9c, Page 29.

163. Hull District, East Riding of Yorkshire Humberside, Dec Qtr, Vol 9d Page 260.

164. Nick Churchman.

165. Paul Scholey, Burnham Norton MIs (PSS).

166. Aleata Johnson.

167. Wortley P.R.s (P.S.S.).

168. Kenneth Fielding.

169. Alfreda Mary Denby, Burton Salmon.

170. Chesterfield District, Derbyshire, 1854, September Quarter, Volume 7b, Page 729.

171. Chesterfield District, Derbyshire, 1860, June Quarter, Volume 7b, Page 561.

172. Paul Scholey, Brother (PSS).

173. Sister-in-Law (P.S.S.).

174. Uncle (P.S.S.).

175. Paul Scholey, Bishopthorpe PRs (PSS).

176. Jeffrey Dixon.

177. Jeffrey Dixon, Bishopthorpe.



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