William Downen1

#4109, (15 June 1822 - 8 February 1897)
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of William David Lewis
Father*Josiah Downen Jr1 (1780 - 1845)
Mother*Ann Barton1 (1792 - )
Birth*15 June 1822He was born on 15 June 1822 at Posey Co., IndianaG; eldest son, from father's will.1 
9 September 1842In Josiah Downen Jr's will dated 9 September 1842, William Downen was named as executor and heir.2 
Death*8 February 1897He died on 8 February 1897 at age 74.1 

Citations

  1. [S477] Downen Book, Alexandrian Library, Mount Vernon, online http://boards.ancestry.com/thread.aspx. Hereinafter cited as Downen Book.
  2. [S785] Posey County Will Record A & B 1816-1852 (n.p.: n.pub., unknown), Will of Josiah Downen [Jr]. Names wife Anne; three sons, William (eldest), Job and Samuel ("after arriving at the age of twenty one years"; three daughters, Ruth, Marline and Jane; "heirs of my daughter Elizabeth deceased." Estate included 337 acres and personal property, will dated 9 Sep 1842. Image 617/1008.