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1. | Charles Elsworth Downey was born on 1 Jan 1865 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Samuel H Downey and Margaret Giles); died on 15 Nov 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
Notes: Charles E. Downey Charles E. Downey, 51 years died yesterday at his home. 658 Sayford street, he leaves his wife. Julia, one brother. Lewis, of Philadelphia, and three sisters, Miss Louise Craig and Mrs. Mary Jones, of Springdale, and Mrs. Ida Yowler, of Reading. The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Charles married Julia Ann Little on 2 Aug 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Julia was born in 1866 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] Children:
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Notes: Buried: Samuel married Margaret Giles. Margaret was born about 1840 in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA; died on 1 Jan 1900 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
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Notes: Wife of Samuel Doune or Douney
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