William R Downen1,2

#4158, (circa 1798 - circa August 1826)
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of William David Lewis
Father*William N Downen1,2 (bt 1770 - 1775 - c 1850)
Mother*Margaret Robinson3 (c 1780 - 1834)

Family

Mary "Polly" Carson b. s 1800
Children 1.Clarey Downen8 (s 1822 - )
 2.Rachel Downen8 (s 1824 - )
 3.Margaret Downen8 (s 1826 - )
Birth*circa 1798He was born circa 1798.1,2 
1820He appeared on the census of 1820 in the household of William N Downen and Margaret Robinson at Marrs Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.4 
Marriage*3 October 1821He married Mary "Polly" Carson on 3 October 1821 at Posey Co., IndianaG.5 
17 July 1826He left a will on 17 July 1826 at Posey Co., IndianaG.6 
Death*circa August 1826He died circa August 1826 at Posey Co., IndianaG.7 
Probate*21 August 1826His estate was probated on 21 August 1826 at Posey Co., IndianaG.8 

Citations

  1. [S2089] "Early Downen History, 2nd Edition", 1972, Elizabeth Myers (Carmi, Illinois), to Mrs. Eben F Pinkham (Exater, California), pp. 2-3; Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  2. [S627] Blanche Moye Cook, History of the Downen Family, 1777-1970 (Illinois: Alice Roberta Bradley, typist, 1974), p. 10-11, either as unk. or Peter.
  3. [S473] Mugge Roots Family Tree, Kay Davidson, owner, online genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com, Citation: Author: Compiled by Elizabeth Myers, 1972
    Title: Early Downen History & Family Tree of the David R. Downen Family
    Publication: Location: FHC; Note: Source Medium: Microfilm.
  4. [S115] 1820 U.S. Federal Census. Wm (45+); Margaret (26-44); 2 M (16-25) [Josiah, William Jr], 2 m (10-15) [Alfred, Allen], 2 m <10 [Abner, Job]; f (10-15) [Rebecca], 2 f (<10).
  5. [S463] [Unknown author], Posey County Indiana Marriage Records I, 1815 1831, handwritten pages (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date)., p. 37, marr. lic. 237, 3 Oct 1821; William R. Downen and Polly Carson; return 4 Oct 1821, by Thomas E Casselberry.
  6. [S785] Posey County Will Record A & B 1816-1852 (n.p.: n.pub., unknown), Book A, p. 75. Will of William R. Downen. Appoints John Carson to have "control and management" of all possessions; one-third of estate to "beloved wife Mary Downen;" balance to be sold and proceeds divided equally among "my infant heirs," "beloved daughters Clarey, Rachel and Margaret." Witnesses Josiah Downen and Timothy Downen, proved 21 Aug 1826. Bond made in the amount of $600 on 20 Feb 1827 by Charles H Carson, with Frederick Benner and Robert Denny as securities.
  7. [S520] VWH.
  8. [S785] Posey County Will Record A & B 1816-1852, Book A, p. 75. Will of William R. Downen (1826), q.v.