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William DOVASTON was born in 1735 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. He was christened on 7 Oct 1735 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. He died in 1738. He was buried on 4 Sep 1738 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. Parents: John DOVASTON and Margaret ROGERS.

William DOVASTON was born in 1742/43 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. He was christened on 3 Feb 1742/43 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. He died on 10 May 1765. Parents: John DOVASTON and Margaret ROGERS.

William DOVASTON was born in 1761 in Baschurch, Shropshire, England. He was christened on 4 Nov 1761 in Baschurch, Shropshire, England. Parents: Thomas DOVASTON and Margaret.

William DOVASTON Residence 1781 was Rednall, Sutton Parish Shropshire. Residence in 1780 was Oswestry Parish, Shropshire. Residence in 1791 was Sutton, Shropshire, England. Parents: Edward DOVASTON and Margaret JONES.

He was married to Margaret ROBERTS on 3 Dec 1780 in St. Michael the Archangel, West Felton, Shropshire, England. Witnesses were Jane Abraham and John Davies. Children were: William DOVASTON, Mary DOVASTON, Margaret DOVASTON, Milward DOVASTON, William DOVASTON, Ann DOVASTON, Sarah DOVASTON, Frances DOVASTON, Jane DOVASTON, Edward DOVASTON, Thomas DOVASTON.

William DOVASTON was born on 14 Aug 1748 in Aston-Ruyton, Shropshire, England. He was christened on 14 Aug 1748 in Oswestry, Shropshire (Salop), England. He died in 1768 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. He was buried on 16 Apr 1768 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. Parents: James DOVASTON and Hannah EDWARDS.

William DOVASTON was born in 1772 in Llwyntidman, Shropshire, England. He was christened on 22 Nov 1772 in Llanymynech, Shropshire, England. Parents: Milward DOVASTON and Mary PARRY.

William DOVASTON was born in 1780 in Rednall, West Felton, Shropshire. He was christened on 30 Oct 1780 in West Felton, Shropshire, England.⁽¹⁸⁸¹⁾ He died in 1783. He was buried on 4 Sep 1783 in St. Michael the Archangel, West Felton, Shropshire, England. Alternate date is 4 Dec 1785. Parents: William DOVASTON and Margaret ROBERTS.

William DOVASTON was born in 1788. He was christened on 10 Aug 1788 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. He died in 1796. He was buried on 10 Apr 1796 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. Parents: William DOVASTON and Margaret ROBERTS.

William Daniel DOVASTON was born about 1856 in Twyford, West Felton, Shropshire, England. He was christened on 29 Dec 1861 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. He signed a will on 9 Nov 1936. Executors were son, Daniel George Dovaston and daughter, Henrietta Isabella Dovaston. He gave to daughters Henrietta and Dorothy choice of car and household effects, to Henrietta, freehold dwelling house, "Rowley", bellevue Gardens, Shrewsbury, to Dorothy 2 freehold cottages "Oaktree" cottages, Brownhill, Ruyton XI Towns, and the residue to be shared by all three children. He was buried in 1938 in St. Michael the Archangel, West Felton, Shropshire, England. He died on 10 Apr 1938. Occupation in 1881 Census was solicitor and was unmarried at that time. Residence in 1936 was the Nursery, Twyford, West Felton, Shropshire, England. Parents: John DOVASTON and Sarah Anne.

He was married to Frances Henrietta after 1881. Children were: John William DOVASTON, Daniel George DOVASTON , Henrietta Isabella DOVASTON, Dorothy Columbine DOVASTON.

William Henry DOVASTON was born in 1782. He was christened on 18 Mar 1782 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. He was buried on 8 Feb 1797 in Llanymynech, Shropshire, England. Parents: Milward DOVASTON and Mary PARRY.

William Henry DOVASTON was born on 23 Aug 1800 in Llwyntidman, Shropshire, England. He was christened on 23 Aug 1800 in Llanymynech, Shropshire, England. Parents: Milward DOVASTON and Eleanor WILDE.

William Henry DOVASTON was born in 1802. He was christened on 18 Mar 1802 in West Felton, Shropshire, England. Parents: Milward DOVASTON and Eleanor WILDE.

Charlotte DOWER Identified as wife in husbands will. She was executor of will along with Abija Peck (Clifton Park Baptist Church) and Amos Groom. See Saratoga Historical Society Records.

Children were: Abagail (Mary) GROOM , Mary GROOM, Peter GROOM , John GROOM, Isaac GROOM , Sally GROOM.

Louisa Eliza Abigail DOWNING was born on 8 Nov 1851 in Miss.⁽¹⁸⁸²⁾ She appeared on the census on 8 Jun 1880 in Kanab Precinct, Kane Co, UT.⁽¹⁸⁸³⁾ She appeared on the census on 21 Jun 1900 in Maricopa Co, Az.⁽¹⁸⁸⁴⁾ She appeared on the census on 19 Apr 1910 in Alma, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.⁽¹⁸⁸⁵⁾ She died on 4 May 1914 in Mesa, AZ.⁽¹⁸⁸⁶⁾ She was buried on 5 May 1914 in Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, AZ.⁽¹⁸⁸⁷⁾ Parents: Plesant DOWNING and Mary J DUKE.

She was married to Jessie PEARCE on 19 Dec 1875 in Miss.⁽¹⁸⁸⁸⁾ Children were: Zebulon PEARCE, Gina Florinda PEARCE, Jesse Robert PEARCE, Mary Abigail PEARCE, Loran Janae PEARCE, George Washington PEARCE, Zetta May PEARCE.

Plesant DOWNING was born in Mississippi. Death certificate of daughter Eliza Louisa Abigail.

Children were: Louisa Eliza Abigail DOWNING .

Sarepta DOWNING.

Alan Sharpe DOWNS was born on 15 Jan 1939 in Wichita, Sedgwick Co, Ks. He died on 8 Sep 1970. He was buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Ks. Parents: Ira Jackson DOWNS and Elsie Elizabeth (Sallie) BROWN.

Albert Milton DOWNS was born on 28 Feb 1875. He appeared on the census on 12 Jun 1880 in Republican Twp, Clay Co, Ks.⁽¹⁸⁸⁹⁾ He died on 23 Feb 1959. Parents: William DOWNS and Margaret Emeline ASHLOCK.

He was married to Lizzie C. SIGLER on 4 Apr 1900.

Anita Faye DOWNS (Private). Parents: Glenn Vernon DOWNS and Rose Alice WALLACE.

She was married to Leyon HAMES on 17 Sep 1961. She was divorced from Leyon HAMES. Children were: Richard Leyon HAMES, Terri Gaye HAMES, Jerri Faye HAMES.

Children were: Carmen C CAREY, Michael William CAREY.

Benjaman Lee DOWNS (Private). Parents: Benny Lee TRUJILLO and Texanna May DOWNS.

Brenna Colleen DOWNS (Private). Parents: Charles Robert DOWNS and Mary Janelle DOLAN.

Catherine DOWNS

She was married to John VIAN on 2 Nov 1843 in Knox Co, Oh.

Catherine DOWNS was born in 1852. Parents: William W DOWNS and Mary (Polly) VIAN.

Charles Edwin DOWNS was born on 27 Jan 1877. He appeared on the census on 12 Jun 1880 in Republican Twp, Clay Co, Ks.⁽¹⁸⁹⁰⁾ He died on 25 Jul 1935. Parents: William DOWNS and Margaret Emeline ASHLOCK.

He was married to Ida L. ROBINETT on 9 Dec 1903.

Charles Robert DOWNS (Private). Parents: Horace Roland DOWNS and Ruby Ruth MCCOWN.

Children were: Jason Charles DOWNS, Rebecca Jane DOWNS, Brenna Colleen DOWNS.

Charley Emil DOWNS (Private). Parents: Wallace Eugene DOWNS and Charlene Marie RADER.

Clint Michael DOWNS (Private). Parents: Steven Gene DOWNS and Peggy Sue O'NEAL.

Corby Michelle DOWNS (Private). Parents: Terrance Lee DOWNS and Cynthia Ann DUNAGAN.

Danille Jo DOWNS (Private). Parents: Steven Gene DOWNS and Peggy Sue O'NEAL.

Darrell Vernon DOWNS (Private). Parents: Glenn Vernon DOWNS and Rose Alice WALLACE.

He was married to Barbara YOUNG on 18 Sep 1955. He was divorced from Barbara YOUNG. Children were: Lorie Lynn DOWNS, Julie Ann DOWNS.

Children were: Glenn Vernon DOWNS .

David Arthur DOWNS (Private). Parents: Glenn Edward DOWNS and Nina LAWRENCE.

David Gene DOWNS Jr Parents: Glenn Edward DOWNS and Barbara Jean SMITH.

Debra Sue DOWNS (Private). Parents: Glenn Edward DOWNS and Barbara Jean SMITH.

Children were: Lori Renee ZEITVOGEL, Charles Edward ZEITVOGEL .

Delcina DOWNS was born in 1843 in Oh.⁽¹⁸⁹¹⁾ She appeared on the census on 24 Sep 1850 in Washington Twp, Mercer Co, OH.⁽¹⁸⁹²⁾ Parents: William W DOWNS and Mary (Polly) VIAN.

Dennis DOWNS

Dorcas Sophia DOWNS was born on 8 Mar 1840 in Oh.⁽¹⁸⁹³⁾ She appeared on the census on 24 Sep 1850 in Washington Twp, Mercer Co, OH.⁽¹⁸⁹⁴⁾ Parents: William W DOWNS and Mary (Polly) VIAN.

Elsie Ruth DOWNS (Private). Parents: Leil Emil DOWNS and Inez Faye SERVAES.

Children were: Doris Fae RIGGAN, Carol Jean RIGGAN, Emil Hilliard RIGGAN, John Edmond RIGGAN.

She was married to Raymon Floce FULLER on 15 Jan 1982. Children were: Terry Ray FULLER, Randy Dale FULLER, John Charles FULLER, Dana Jolene FULLER.

Floyd Roland DOWNS (Private). Parents: Leil Emil DOWNS and Inez Faye SERVAES.

G. W. DOWNS was born in 1850. Parents: William W DOWNS and Mary (Polly) VIAN.

Glenn Edward DOWNS (Private). Parents: Glenn Vernon DOWNS and Rose Alice WALLACE.

He was divorced from Nina LAWRENCE. Children were: Terrance Lee DOWNS , Jacqueline Kaye DOWNS, William Vernon DOWNS, David Arthur DOWNS.

Children were: David Gene DOWNS Jr, Debra Sue DOWNS, Steven Gene DOWNS.

Glenn Vernon DOWNS was born on 31 Oct 1900 in Clay Co, Ks.⁽¹⁸⁹⁵⁾ He appeared on the census on 19 May 1910 in Hibbard Twp, Kearney Co, Ks.⁽¹⁸⁹⁶⁾ He appeared on the census on 6 Jan 1920 in Whitewoman Twp, Wichita Co, Ks.⁽¹⁸⁹⁷⁾ He died on 1 Nov 1962 in Leoti, Wichita Co, Ks. He was buried in Leoti Cemetery, Leoti, Ks. Also served as a casket bearer for Carnlina Hahn's funeral. Parents: Ira Theopolis DOWNS and Permelia Harriett (Millie) BATES.

He was married to Rose Alice WALLACE on 17 Sep 1931. Children were: Glenn Edward DOWNS, Darrell Vernon DOWNS, Shirley Anne DOWNS, Mary Jean DOWNS, Anita Faye DOWNS, Larry Dean DOWNS.

Glenn Vernon DOWNS (Private). Parents: Darrell Vernon DOWNS and Louise DAUGHTERY.

He was married to Lori Anne LOOPER on 4 Jun 1982.

Horace Roland DOWNS was born on 13 Jun 1915 in Clay Co, Ks. He appeared on the census on 6 Jan 1920 in Whitewoman Twp, Wichita Co, Ks.⁽¹⁸⁹⁸⁾ He died on 5 Jan 1993. He was buried in Leoti Cemetery, Leoti, Ks. Served as a casket bearer for Carlina Hahn's funeral. Parents: Ira Theopolis DOWNS and Permelia Harriett (Millie) BATES.

He was married to Ruby Ruth MCCOWN on 20 Sep 1942. Children were: Ronald Stanley DOWNS , Charles Robert DOWNS.

Hugh Jackson DOWNS was born on 14 Oct 1935 in Scott Co, Ks. He died on 28 Oct 1935. He was buried in Immanuel Cemetery, Kearny Co, Ks. Parents: Ira Jackson DOWNS and Elsie Elizabeth (Sallie) BROWN .

Ira Deane DOWNS (Private). Parents: Leil Emil DOWNS and Inez Faye SERVAES.

Children were: Jennifer Gail DOWNS, Nancy Marlys DOWNS.

Children were: Wendy Gail GERRITZEN, Shane Allen GERRITZEN, Misty Dawn DOWNS.

Ira Jackson DOWNS was born on 25 Nov 1905 in Clay Co, Ks.⁽¹⁸⁹⁹⁾ He appeared on the census on 19 May 1910 in Hibbard Twp, Kearney Co, Ks.⁽¹⁹⁰⁰⁾ He appeared on the census on 6 Jan 1920 in Whitewoman Twp, Wichita Co, Ks.⁽¹⁹⁰¹⁾ He was buried in Immanuel Cemetery, Kearny Co, Ks. Parents: Ira Theopolis DOWNS and Permelia Harriett (Millie) BATES.

He was married to Elsie Elizabeth (Sallie) BROWN on 14 Jul 1934. Children were: Hugh Jackson DOWNS, Laura Louise DOWNS, Alan Sharpe DOWNS.

He was married to Dorothy JOHNSON on 1 Oct 1966.

Ira Theopolis DOWNS was born on 7 Jan 1873 in Wyndotte Cty, Kansas.⁽¹⁹⁰²⁾ 1900 Asthenane, Clay Co, Ks census gives birthdate as Jan 1875, age 25 He appeared on the census on 12 Jun 1880 in Republican Twp, Clay Co, Ks.⁽¹⁹⁰³⁾ He appeared on the census on 1 Jun 1900 in Athelstane Twp, Clay Co, Ks.⁽¹⁹⁰⁴⁾ He appeared on the census on 19 May 1910 in Hibbard Twp, Kearney Co, Ks.⁽¹⁹⁰⁵⁾ He appeared on the census on 6 Jan 1920 in Whitewoman Twp, Wichita Co, Ks.⁽¹⁹⁰⁶⁾ He died on 6 Sep 1958 in Wichita Co, Ks. He was buried in Immanuel Cemetery, Kearny Co, Ks. Was a farmer. Following provided by Ellis source; the original is a Kearny County (KS) history. This account was authored by Laura Downs Hahn, one of Ira's daughters.
'My father, Ira Downs, was born January 7, 1873, in Wyandotte County, Kansas. Soon after he was born, his parents moved in a covered wagon to Clay County, near Industry, Kansas. He grew up in Clay County and went to school there.
On February 22, 1898, he married Permelia (Millie) Harriet Bates. They lived on a farm in that neighborhood and he farmed. On January 14, 1899, a baby boy was born. They named him Lloyd LeRoy. On October 31, 1900, another little boy, Glenn Vernon, was born. Two years later, along came a little girl, Laura May, in October of 1902. By this time, they were pretty busy farming and raising a family. On November 25, 1905, another baby boy, Ira Jackson, arrived.
It was about this time that Dad decided that he would like to come to western Kansas and take out a homestead. He and some neighbors, young men, came to western Kansas to see what they could find. As it turned out, nearly everyone filed on a claim.
My Dad's claim was in Kearny County, just south of the Wichita County line. He built a barn and said that the family could live in it while he built a house. He sent for his family to come out on the train. He met us at the depot in Leoti and took us to Mrs. Thurman's hotel. Vernon looked up at Dad and said, "This is some barn you built, Dad."
The next day, Dad took us out to the homestead. That spring was a very wet spring and, of course, the barn leaked through the cracks in the roof. Mother had a lot of bedding to hang out to dry every morning.
They drilled a well on the place but got very little water, so drilled a number of wells. All together, twenty-one wells were drilled, but never enough water to keep a head of cattle and water a garden. It cost so much to have the wells drilled that Dad bought a well drill and drilled wells for other folks to make a little money to help support his family.
He was down around Lakin, Kansas, drilling wells and staying at a hotel in Lakin. One night, the owner put another man in the same room with Dad. He awoke in the night to find this man had gotten his billfold out of his pocket and was going through it. Dad landed right on top of him and got the money back. The hotel manager heard the commotion and called the sheriff. The man was put in jail for awhile. That was all the money Dad had and he wasn't about to let it be stolen if it could be helped.
One time my father went to Lacrosse, Kansas, to work in the harvest field. Mother and us children were at home. A terrible hail storm came up and drove our few cows away. As soon as it let up hailing a little, Mother took a little wooden box and covered her head, put on a heavy coat and went after th cows so they wouldn't drift so far away from home.
We went to school at Prairie Center School southwest of our place four miles. We drove a horse with a buggy and picketed the horse out to eat grass during school hours. One day the horse got loose and went home. Well, we had a long walk and were a little late making it home.
One summer, Vernon got typhoid fever and was very sick. Then Jack got it, too. I remeber Dr. Shepard gave them a cupful of castor oil. They got over it, so I guess that was a cure-all in those days.
Lloyd was out helping turn broom corn one morning before school and a big rattlesnake bit him on the back of the leg. He was scared and ran all the way to the house. Mother had him sit down and she sucked that poisonout and spit it on the floor. It was awful looking green stuff. Dr. Shepard was out of town, so we couldn't get a doctor for two days. They came very near to losing him. He wasn't able to go to school for some time that winter. Mother's courage saved his life.
About this time, another baby boy was born, Leil Emil. Mrs. Eva McCoy and Grandma Brewer came to be with Mother when he was born, then Mrs. McCoy stayed and helped Mother for a week or two.
One day when we were at school, a big prairie fire started several miles to the north of the schoolhouse. The teacher sent us all home. The fire burned pretty close to the school house and all around it. Next day, when we went to school, it looked charred and black everywhere.
Dad decided that we couldn't make it any longer in western Kansas, so in the spring of 1911, we moved back to Clay county. Dad, Lloyd and Vernon went in a covered wagon and took our horses and cattle and drove back. Mother, Jack, Emil and I went on the train. We stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Downs until Dad found a farm and leased it. He farmed wheat and corn and did much better than in western Kansas. In 1913, another little girl, Vardie Lucille, was born. Then in 1915, Horace Roland came tomake his home with us.
The year 1916, Dad decided to try western Kansas again and we found our family moving. When we reached western Kansas, we stayed in the Dan Braden house until we found a house to live in. Dad bought the Jonny Merz homestead on the south edge of Wichita County. Then he bought two frame houses and moved them onto the homestead. He joined the houses together and we lived in them. We went to school at Grand Prairie.
I remember one spring they were having a school contest in Leoti. Well, we all had to go as we were taking part in the contest. Vernon coughed all day long. When we got home that night, he sat down by the heating stove and put a blanket around himself. In no time, he was broken out all over. Mother said. "You have the measles." We got credit for giving Wichita County the measles.
The month of August 1918, our little Loie Irel was born. She didn't get to stay with us long. She passed away when she was three years old. The doctor called it spinal meningitis. She had fallen off the chair and we thought the fall hurt her back. She just lived a day or two. She was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery, later called Emmanuel.
The hard winter of 1918 and 1919 came along. The snow was so deep that Dad had to make a float out of foot boards to haul hay from Leoti for the cattle. It was a terrible winter and folks lost lots of cattle.
Three of the Downs family, Laura, Vardie and Horace still live in this vicinity. Vardie lives on the home place. Jack lives near Dallas, Texas, and Emil lives at Plains, Kansas.

Flags: Census entry=N Parents: William DOWNS and Margaret Emeline ASHLOCK.

He was married to Permelia Harriett (Millie) BATES on 23 Feb 1899.⁽⁷⁸⁾ Marriage date of Feb 23, 1898 given by Janice Rewerts. Children were: Lloyd LeRoy DOWNS, Glenn Vernon DOWNS, Laura May DOWNS, Ira Jackson DOWNS, Leil Emil DOWNS, Vardie Lucile DOWNS, Horace Roland DOWNS, Loie Irel DOWNS.

Jacqueline Kaye DOWNS (Private). Parents: Glenn Edward DOWNS and Nina LAWRENCE.

She was married to Ernest LeRoy EVANS Jr on 16 Jan 1973. She was divorced from Ernest LeRoy EVANS Jr. Children were: Dawn Leslie EVANS.

James Franklin DOWNS was born on 3 Oct 1870. He appeared on the census on 12 Jun 1880 in Republican Twp, Clay Co, Ks.⁽¹⁹⁰⁷⁾ He died on 10 Jan 1952. Parents: William DOWNS and Margaret Emeline ASHLOCK.

He was married to Lillie Maria MILLER on 22 Dec 1897.

Jason Charles DOWNS (Private). Parents: Charles Robert DOWNS and Mary Janelle DOLAN.

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