John Downen1

#4171, (20 September 1814 - 2 February 1872)
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of William David Lewis
Father*Timothy Downen2,3 (c 1777 - 1828)
Mother*Jane Brice2,3 (1782 - 1852)

Family 1

Rebecca Stephens b. 1813, d. 1845
Children 1.Margaret Downen7 (c 1835 - )
 2.David R Downen7 (c 1838 - )
 3.Rebecca A Downen7 (c 1840 - )
 4.Elizabeth Downen7 (c 1842 - )
 5.William Downen7 (c 1843 - )

Family 2

Mahala Ohda b. c 1811, d. 1875
Children 1.Mary E Downen7 (c 1846 - )
 2.Andrew Smith Downen7 (c 1849 - )
Birth*20 September 1814He was born on 20 September 1814 at IndianaG.1 
1830He appeared on the census of 1830 in the household of Jane Brice at Robinson Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG; nei. Josiah Downen Jr, Tilman Downen; Saml. Downen.4 
Marriage*21 November 1833He married Rebecca Stephens on 21 November 1833 at Posey Co., IndianaG.5 
Marriage*25 December 1845He married Mahala Ohda on 25 December 1845 at Posey Co., IndianaG; 2nd for each; date "uncertain."6 
24 September 1850He and Mahala Ohda appeared on the census of 24 September 1850 at Robinson Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.7 
25 June 1860He and Mahala Ohda appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Robinson Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.8 
Death*2 February 1872He died on 2 February 1872 at Posey Co., IndianaG, at age 57.1,9 
Burial*circa 5 February 1872He was buried circa 5 February 1872 at Timothy Downen Cemetery, Blairsville, Posey Co., IndianaG.1,9 

Citations

  1. [S1378] Posey County Indiana Cemeteries Names, online www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inposey2, standing grave marker. John Downen, Sept. 20, 1814 / Feby. 2, 1872, aged 57y 3m 12d. Contributed information: Husband of Rebecca (Stephens) Downen, 1st, married 21 Nov 1833; & second husband of Mahala (Ohda) Wilson Downen, 2nd, married 25 Dec 1845. Son of Timothy & Jane Lacey (Brice) Downen.
  2. [S2089] "Early Downen History, 2nd Edition", 1972, Elizabeth Myers (Carmi, Illinois), to Mrs. Eben F Pinkham (Exater, California), p. 3; Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  3. [S627] Blanche Moye Cook, History of the Downen Family, 1777-1970 (Illinois: Alice Roberta Bradley, typist, 1974), p. 20.
  4. [S116] 1830 U.S. Federal Census. Jane (40-49); 2 m (15-19) [James, John]; 2 m (10-14) [Thomas, William]; f (10-14) [Jane], f (5-9) [Mary].
  5. [S272] Ruth M. Slevin, compiler, Posey County Indiana Marriages, Index, Book 2 1832-1846 (Indiana: n.pub., unk. yr.), p. 10. Rebecca Stephens and John Downen, marr. 21 Nov 1833, no. 321.
  6. [S272] Ruth M. Slevin, Posey County Indiana Marriages, Index, Book 2 1832-1846, p. 10. Mahala Wilson and John Downen, marr. c. 25 Dec 1845 (date uncertain); listed on p. 541.
  7. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. John Downing (37), b. IN, farmer; Mahala (37), b. DE.
  8. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. John (46), b. IN, farmer; Mahala (46), b. IN.
  9. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, old standing grave marker. John Downen, b. Sep. 20, 1814, d. Feb. 2, 1872, aged [illegible]. Narrative: Parents: Timothy Downen (1777 - 1828) and Jane Downen (1782 - 1852); Spouses: Rebecca Stephens Downen (1817 - 1845), Mahala Ohda Downen (____ - 1875); Children: David R. Downen (1838 - 1903), Rebecca A. Downen Gibson (1840 - 1925). Bur. Timothy Downen Cemetery, Blairsville, Posey Co., IN. Memorial 47266496, created by Mark Downen, photo added by Charles Hofer.