Mahala Ohda1

#6664, (circa 1811 - 1 October 1875)

Family 1

Andrew Wilson b. s 1810
Children 1.James Wilson4 (c 1837 - )
 2.Louisa Wilson4 (c 1839 - )
 3.Franklin Wilson4 (c 1841 - )
 4.David Wilson4 (c 1843 - )
 5.Jane Wilson4 (c 1845 - )

Family 2

John Downen b. 1814, d. 1872
Children 1.Mary E Downen4 (c 1846 - )
 2.Andrew Smith Downen4 (c 1849 - )
Her married name was Wilson.2 
Her married name was Downen.3 
Birth*circa 1811She was born circa 1811.1 
Marriage*7 August 1834She married Andrew Wilson on 7 August 1834 at Posey Co., IndianaG.2 
Marriage*25 December 1845She married John Downen, son of Timothy Downen and Jane Brice, on 25 December 1845 at Posey Co., IndianaG; 2nd for each; date "uncertain."3 
24 September 1850She and John Downen appeared on the census of 24 September 1850 at Robinson Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.4 
25 June 1860She and John Downen appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Robinson Twp., Posey Co., IndianaG.5 
Death*1 October 1875She died on 1 October 1875 at Posey Co., IndianaG.1 

Citations

  1. [S1628] FindAGrave.com, online findagrave.com, standing grave marker, lower portion buried. Mahala, wife of John Downen, d. ---. Narrative: Mahala Ohda Downen, b. ca. 1811, Delaware Co. IN, d. 1 Oct 1875, Posey Co. IN. Marr. (1) Andrew Wilson, 7 Aug 1834 Posey Co. (citing local records), who d. 1844 leaving her with 5 children; marr. (2) John Downen 25 December 1845, at least 2 children together, Mary and Andrew S. (credits bio information other than approximate birth year to Find A Grave contributor Sheila). Burial Timothy Downen Cemetery, Blairsville,Posey Co. IN. Memorial 46895624, created by Chris Mills, photo added by Charles Hofer.
  2. [S272] Ruth M. Slevin, compiler, Posey County Indiana Marriages, Index, Book 2 1832-1846 (Indiana: n.pub., unk. yr.), p. 35. Andrew Wilson and Mahala Odah, marr. 7 Aug 1834 (listed after no. 570).
  3. [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.
  4. [S20] 1850 U.S. Federal Census. John Downing (37), b. IN, farmer; Mahala (37), b. DE.
  5. [S19] 1860 U.S. Federal Census. John (46), b. IN, farmer; Mahala (46), b. IN.