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Margaret Giles

Margaret Giles



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  1. 1.  Margaret GilesMargaret Giles 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.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margt Downey
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife

    Notes:

    Wife of Samuel Doune or Douney
    Died 1 Jan 1900
    Aged 58 (illegible)

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Samuel H Downey. Samuel was born about 1831 in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA; died on 23 Jul 1923 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lucey Ann Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1859 in Maryland, USA.
    2. 3. Daniel Louis Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Charles Elsworth Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1865 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Nov 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. Mary Camela Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 6. David Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 7. Ida Downey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lucey Ann DowneyLucey Ann Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) was born about 1859 in Maryland, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  2. 3.  Daniel Louis DowneyDaniel Louis Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) was born about 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  3. 4.  Charles Elsworth DowneyCharles Elsworth Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) was born on 1 Jan 1865 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Nov 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Charles E Downey
    • Name: Charles E. Downey
    • Name: Charles E. Downey
    • Name: Chas E Downey
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    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.
    Harrisburg Daily Independent
    16 Nov 1916, Thu • Page 4

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    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:
    1. 8. James Alfred Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1890 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Sep 1956 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 5.  Mary Camela DowneyMary Camela Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) was born in Feb 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Camron Street; 31 Age: 31; Hous Keeper Occupation: Hous Keeper; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: Harrisburg; EnumerationDistrict: 0045; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 1; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 0; YearsMarried: 4; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


  5. 6.  David DowneyDavid Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) was born about 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  6. 7.  Ida DowneyIda Downey Descendancy chart to this point (1.Margaret1) was born in May 1880 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Camron Street; 20 Age: 20; Servant Occupation: Servant; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: Harrisburg; EnumerationDistrict: 0045; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  James Alfred CraigJames Alfred Craig Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 6 Aug 1890 in Gettysburg, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Sep 1956 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: James A. Craig
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Step Son

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    James married Ella May Thompsen on 5 Mar 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Ella was born about 1885 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Rachel Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 10. May Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 11. Josephine Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1909 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 12. Margaret Ardella Craig  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Oct 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Nov 2010; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 9.  Rachel CraigRachel Craig Descendancy chart to this point (8.James3, 4.Charles2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 21 Oct 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 10.  May CraigMay Craig Descendancy chart to this point (8.James3, 4.Charles2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1908 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 11.  Josephine CraigJosephine Craig Descendancy chart to this point (8.James3, 4.Charles2, 1.Margaret1) was born about 1909 in Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 12.  Margaret Ardella CraigMargaret Ardella Craig Descendancy chart to this point (8.James3, 4.Charles2, 1.Margaret1) was born on 25 Oct 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Nov 2010; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Craig
    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 2010, Jefferson street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Marshall Stanley Waters. Marshall (son of Robert Augustus Waters, II and Agnes Roberta Aggie Banks) was born on 26 Dec 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Jun 2008 in Camp Hill, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Craig Waters  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Robert Hume, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1933 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 15. Margaret Hume  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1935 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 16. Gwendolyn Hume  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1938 in Pennsylvania, USA.



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