
Maria Louisa Downing 
b. October 31, 1863, d. February 19, 1944
| Father | Samuel Purdy Downing b. March 20, 1831, d. May 2, 1890 |
| Mother | Maria Tristram b. before October 26, 1836, d. August 8, 1905 |
| Name Variation | Maria Louisa Downing was also known as Myra Downing. |
| (Child) Birth | Maria Louisa Downing was born on October 31, 1863 at New York, NY. |
| Residence | She lived in the household of Samuel Purdy Downing and Maria Downing, and with Isabel Downing, Lilly Downing, George Downing and Mulvenia Tristram on August 8, 1870 at Broadalbin, Fultan, NY. |
| Residence | She lived in the household of Samuel Purdy Downing and Maria Downing, and with Lilly Downing, George Downing, Helen Downing and Isabel Downing on June 30, 1875 at Broadalbin, Fultan, NY. |
| Residence | She lived in the household of Samuel Purdy Downing and Maria Downing, and with Isabel Downing, Lilly Downing, George Downing and Helen Downing on June 2, 1880 at 3 Union Avenue, Auburn, Cayuga, NY. |
| (Bride) Marriage | At age 33, Maria married Andrew Kernochan Dickerson, 37, on October 7, 1897 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY.. Andrew is listed as living at 336 1/2 4th Street, Brooklyn and as a Salewman, and Maria as living at 46-8 5th Street, Brooklyn. |
| Residence | She and Andrew Kernochan Dickerson lived on June 6, 1900 at 192 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. They lived in the same building as Myra's sister, Lillie Creshull. Andrew was a Wholesale Buyer. |
| 1910 US Census | She, listed as 46 years old, appeared with her husband Andrew Kernochan Dickerson, 49 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 192 Garfield Place, recorded April 18, 1910. They lived in the same building as Myra's sister, Lillie Creshull.. |
| (Husband) Death | On November 6, 1912 her husband, Andrew, died at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, at age 52. |
| (Deceased) Death | Maria died on February 19, 1944 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, at age 80. |
| (Interred) Burial | She was buried on February 22, 1944 at Wallkill Valley Cemetery, Walden, NY. |
Family | Andrew Kernochan Dickerson b. May, 1860, d. November 6, 1912 |
| Last Edited | March 10, 2018 |
Samuel Purdy Downing 
b. March 20, 1831, d. May 2, 1890
| Father | George Lord Downing b. February 9, 1810, d. May 28, 1878 |
| Mother | Susannah H Purdy b. August 13, 1813, d. August 9, 1889 |
| (Child) Birth | Samuel Purdy Downing was born on March 20, 1831 at NY. |
| (Groom) Marriage | At age 26, Samuel married Maria Tristram, daughter of Samuel Tristram and Rebecca Connell, on August 19, 1857 at Manhattan, NY.. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Isabel, was born about 1861 at New York, NY. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Maria, was born on October 31, 1863 at New York, NY. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Lilly, was born about 1866 at New York, NY. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, George, was born in May, 1870 at Fultan, NY. |
| Residence | He and Maria lived on August 8, 1870 at Broadalbin, Fultan, NY. Also living with them was Isabel Downing, Maria Louisa Downing, Lilly Downing, George Downing and Mulvenia Tristram. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Helen, was born on July 31, 1873 at Fultan, NY. |
| Residence | He and Maria lived on June 30, 1875 at Broadalbin, Fultan, NY. Also living with them was Maria Louisa Downing, Lilly Downing, George Downing, Helen Downing and Isabel Downing. Samuel was a Farmer. |
| Residence | He and Maria lived on June 2, 1880 at 3 Union Avenue, Auburn, Cayuga, NY. Also living with them was Isabel Downing, Maria Louisa Downing, Lilly Downing, George Downing and Helen Downing. |
| (Deceased) Death | Samuel died on May 2, 1890 at NY, at age 59. |
| (Interred) Burial | He was buried on May 5, 1890 at Village Cemetery, White Plains, Westchester County, NY. |
Family | Maria Tristram b. before October 26, 1836, d. August 8, 1905 |
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| Last Edited | March 6, 2018 |
Susannah F. Downing 
b. about 1843
| Father | George Lord Downing b. February 9, 1810, d. May 28, 1878 |
| Mother | Susannah H Purdy b. August 13, 1813, d. August 9, 1889 |
| (Child) Birth | Susannah F. Downing was born about 1843. |
| Residence | She lived in the household of George Lord Downing and Susannah H Downing, and with Elizabeth L. Downing on August 12, 1850 at Greenburg, Westchester County, NY. |
| Residence | She lived in the household of George Lord Downing and Susannah H Downing, and with Georgianne L. Downing on August 23, 1860 at Greenburgh, Staffordshire, NY. |
| Last Edited | February 5, 2018 |
Agnes Downs 
b. June 10, 1926, d. February 9, 1984
| Father | George Francis Downs b. July 9, 1883 |
| Mother | Catherine Ryan b. about 1886 |
| (Child) Birth | Agnes Downs was born on June 10, 1926 at Manhattan, New York. |
| 1930 US Census | She, listed as 3, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of her parents, George and Catherine Downs, and with George Downs, Mary Therisa Downs, Helenore Agnes Downs and Marion Downs. |
| 1935 Residence | In 1935 Agnes Downs lived in the household of George Francis Downs and Catherine Downs, and with Marion Downs at 473 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NY, as listed in the 1940 federal census. |
| 1940 US Census | She, listed as 13, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of her parents, George and Catherine Downs, and with Marion Downs. |
| 1950 US Census | She was listed as 23 years old and as the daughter of Catherine Downs on the 1950 Federal Census at 570 Second Avenue, Manhattan, NY, and with Marion Downs. She was an Operator at a Knitting Mill. |
| (Groom) Marriage | Agnes married Stanley Buczkowski in 1954 at Manhattan, NY.. |
| (Deceased) Death | Agnes died on February 9, 1984 at Westwood, Bergen County, NJ, at age 57. |
| (Interred) Burial | She was buried on February 14, 1984 at Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, Rockland County, NJ. |
Family | Stanley Buczkowski b. September 27, 1928, d. October 9, 2003 |
| Last Edited | April 6, 2025 |
Anna M Downs 
b. about 1909
| Father | George Francis Downs b. July 9, 1883 |
| Mother | Mary Cary b. about 1888, d. July 7, 1919 |
| (Child) Birth | Anna M Downs was born about 1909 at Manhattan, New York. |
| 1910 US Census | She, listed as 1, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of her parents, George and Mary Downs. |
| 1915 NY Census | She, listed as 6 years old, appeared on the 1915 New York State Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of her parents, George and Mary Downs, and with George Downs and Mary Therisa Downs. |
| 1920 US Census | She, listed as 11, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of her parent, George Francis Downs. |
| 1925 NY Census | She appeared on the 1925 New York State Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of her parents, George and Catherine Downs, and with George Downs, Mary Therisa Downs, Helenore Agnes Downs and Marion Downs. |
| Last Edited | May 11, 2013 |
Elvira Downs 
| (Bride) Marriage | Elvira married Thurston Tilton about 1860.. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Eva, was born in June, 1864 at Cheshire, Berkshire County, MA. |
Family | Thurston Tilton |
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| Last Edited | September 20, 2011 |
Esther Downs 
b. about 1766, d. September 4, 1842
| Charts | Descendant Chart for Edward Petty Ancestors of Alfred William Fletcher |
| (Child) Birth | Esther Downs was born about 1766 at Southold, Suffolk County, NY. |
| (First) Marriage | Esther's first marriage was to Jeremiah Ezekiel Petty, son of Ezekiel Petty and Elizabeth Youngs, on June 20, 1786 at Mattituck-Aquebogue Parish, Suffolk County, NY.. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, David, was born on January 19, 1791 at Baiting Hollow, Suffolk County, NY. |
| (Husband) Death | On August 20, 1795 her husband, Jeremiah, died at Wading River, Suffolk County, NY. |
| (Second) Marriage | Esther's second marriage was to Samuel L'Hommedieu, 36, on August 22, 1798 at Mattituck-Aquebogue Parish, Suffolk County, NY. |
| (Son) Death | David died on January 18, 1824 at Port Jefferson, Suffolk County, NY, at age 32. |
| (Deceased) Death | Esther died on September 4, 1842 at Baiting Hollow, Suffolk County, NY. |
| (Interred) Burial | She was buried after September 4, 1842 at Aquebogue Cemetery, Suffolk County, NY. |
Family 1 | Jeremiah Ezekiel Petty b. about 1765, d. August 20, 1795 |
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Family 2 | Samuel L'Hommedieu b. January 13, 1762, d. March 21, 1845 |
| Last Edited | March 17, 2012 |
Eugene Downs 
b. June, 1852
| (Child) Birth | Eugene Downs was born in June, 1852 at New York. |
| (Groom) Marriage | Eugene married Mary A (?).. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, Eugene, was born in November, 1876 at New York. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, William, was born in March, 1877 at New York. |
| 1880 US Census | Eugene, listed as 28 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Mary, 27 years old, on the 1880 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY, on 1165 Second Avenue, recorded 1880. Their children, Eugene, 3, and William Downs, 2, were listed as living with them. Eugene was a Marble Polisher. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, George, was born on July 9, 1883 at New York. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, May, was born in May, 1887 at New York. |
| 1900 US Census | Recorded on 1900, Eugene, listed as 48 years old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Mary, 45 years old. They lived at 623 First Avenue, Manhattan, NY. Their children, William, 23, George, 16, and May Downs, 13, were listed as living with them. Eugene was a Marble Polisher.. |
Family | Mary A (?) b. November, 1853 |
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| Last Edited | March 14, 2022 |
Eugene Downs 
b. November, 1876
| Father | Eugene Downs b. June, 1852 |
| Mother | Mary A (?) b. November, 1853 |
| (Child) Birth | Eugene Downs was born in November, 1876 at New York. |
| 1880 US Census | He, listed as 3 years old, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of his parents, Eugene and Mary A Downs, and with William Downs. |
| (Groom) Marriage | Eugene married Mamie (?) about 1897 at New York.. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Isabella, was born in February, 1899 at New York. |
Family | Mamie (?) b. September, 1881 |
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| Last Edited | May 11, 2013 |
George Downs 
b. about 1912
| Father | George Francis Downs b. July 9, 1883 |
| Mother | Mary Cary b. about 1888, d. July 7, 1919 |
| (Child) Birth | George Downs was born about 1912 at Manhattan, New York. |
| 1915 NY Census | He, listed as 3 years old, appeared on the 1915 New York State Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of his parents, George and Mary Downs, and with Anna M Downs and Mary Therisa Downs. |
| 1920 US Census | He, listed as 7 old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census at St. John's Home, Brooklyn, Kings, NY. |
| 1925 NY Census | He appeared on the 1925 New York State Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of his parents, George and Catherine Downs, and with Anna M Downs, Mary Therisa Downs, Helenore Agnes Downs and Marion Downs. |
| 1930 US Census | He, listed as 18 years old, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY in the household of his parents, George and Catherine Downs, and with Mary Therisa Downs, Helenore Agnes Downs, Marion Downs and Agnes Downs. |
| Last Edited | May 20, 2013 |






