[S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, old grave marker, standing in a group of markers. D R Downen, b. 29 Apr 1813, d. 24 Jan 1896. Narrative: David Robinson Downen. Credits The Downen Family 1768-1970 by Elizabeth Myers and information provided by Charles Frederick Downen and Janet Margaret (Downen) Sinclair. From the FindAGrave memorial by Chris Mills:
A large monument was erected to the descendants to David Robinson Downen by the Downen Renunion Association. The following information was gathered by Janet Margaret (Downen) Sinclair, Grave Marker Photograph, Front, "David Robinson Downen, son of Job and Mary Robinson Downen, Born in Christian County, Kentucky., April 29, 1813, Died Jan. 24, 1896. In Memory of this family who came to White County, Illinois in 1851 from Posey County, Indiana and settled on this farm. Back, "David R. Downen 1813-1896, Mary Jane South 1815-1866, Children: Agnes DeWiers 1836-1880, William 1838-1885, Job 1842-1913, Mary Jane South 1815-1866, Archibald 1848-1874, Benjamin 1850, Sarah Ann Dixon 1853-1882, Francis M. 1855-1939, Eunice 1857, Rachel Warthen 1859-1938, 2nd Wife Martha Blakely 1835-1911, Children: Mertie Hutchcraft 1873-1964, John T. 1875-1938. This Memorial erected by Descendents in 1970".
Memorial 60781096, created by Chris Mills, photos added by Penny.