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     George L Downey Wife and child info per MM. He Email Rick at Catholica@columbus.rr.com for pictures of this family. He was (an unknown value). He was born on 29 December 1874 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.¹ He was the son of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders. George L Downey appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 in the household of John Edward Downey at 92C, dwelling 140, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; John E., 34, Farmer, IRE IRE IRE
Frances E., 34, OH PA ENG
Charles E., 8, OH
Ella M., 7, OH
George L., 5, OH
Celia M., 3, OH
Nelson J., 1, OH.
George L Downey married Marie Jane Houlihan in 1902 at Per Laurie DS, Chicago, IL. George L Downey was a witness when John Edward Downey was See www.jackson8.com/downey.html for pictures. on 22 October 1907 at Family Picture Taken. George L Downey lived between 1909 and 1911 at 494 Edward, Columbus, OH; Occupations: "collr" and "car repair."² He lived between 1912 and 1918 at 497 Grove, Columbus, OH; Occupations: Clerk and Lab.² He was (an unknown value) between 1919 and 1923 at Clerk.² He lived between 1919 and 1944 at 2426 Indianola, Columbus, OH.² He This is the first year Marie is shown with George in the City Directories. in 1923.² He was (an unknown value) in 1924 at "Mach".² He was (an unknown value) in 1925 at Farmer.² He was (an unknown value) in 1926 at Insurance Agent.² He was employed in 1927 at Foreman, F. A. Carvin Co..² He was (an unknown value) in 1928 at Salesman.² He was (an unknown value) between 1929 and 1934 at Painter.² He was (an unknown value) in 1935 at "Lab".² He was (an unknown value) in 1936 at Painter.² He was (an unknown value) in 1937 at Repairman.² He was employed in 1938 at Joyce Products Co..² He was (an unknown value) in 1939 at Repairman.² He was (an unknown value) in 1940 at Maintenance Man.² He was (an unknown value) between 1941 and 1942 at Repairman.² He was (an unknown value) in 1943 at Utility Man.² He died on 28 April 1944 at Columbus, OH, at age 69; 29 Apr Columbus Dispatch Obit:
DOWNEY-George L., aged 67, Friday, at his residence, 2426 Indianola-Av. Survived by wife, Marie; 3 sons, James A., Joseph T., John W; 14 grandchildren; mother; 3 brothers; 1 sister, all of Columbus. Funeral services 9 a.m. Tuesday, Hoy Name Church. Burial Somerset, O., by Kelly Funeral Service. Remains at Funeral Home, 2333 N High-St. until time of service.³ He was buried on 2 May 1944 at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Stone reads 1875-1944.^3,4

     Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey Email Rick at Catholica@columbus.rr.com for pictures of this family. He Perry County birth record shows Joseph N., All other references show Nelson J. He Had no children.¹ Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey was also known as Joseph N..² He was born on 19 March 1879 at Clayton Twp, Perry, OH.² He was the son of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders. Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 in the household of John Edward Downey at 92C, dwelling 140, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; John E., 34, Farmer, IRE IRE IRE
Frances E., 34, OH PA ENG
Charles E., 8, OH
Ella M., 7, OH
George L., 5, OH
Celia M., 3, OH
Nelson J., 1, OH.
Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey lived with John R Downey and Walter Aubrey Downey between 1905 and 1906 at 599 E. Main St., Columbus, OH.³ Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey lived with John R Downey and Walter Aubrey Downey between 1907 and 1909 at 185 Hamilton Rd., Columbus, OH; In same building as McClain Credit Clothing Co, where John R is the Manager per 1907-08 Columbus City Directory.³ Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey was a witness when John Edward Downey was See www.jackson8.com/downey.html for pictures. on 22 October 1907 at Family Picture Taken. Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey lived with John Edward Downey in 1909 at 185 Hamilton Ave, Columbus, OH; Per 1909-10 Columbus City Directory. Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey and Walter Aubrey Downey were Per 1912-13 Columbus City Directory between 1912 and 1916 at Nelson Brothers Grocery at 1127 N. High St., Columbus, OH.

     Leo A. Decot Had 12 children? 2 died in infancy.¹ He was born on 14 October 1901 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH.^2,3 He was the son of Elizabeth Cecelia Downey. Leo A. Decot married Hilda Hammond circa 1924.^4,1,5 Leo A. Decot appeared on the census of 30 April 1930 at dwelling 136, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Leo, 28, sorter at tile plant, OH OH OH
Hilda, wife, 26
Monica, dau, 4 (&9/12?)
Julia, dau, 2 (&?/12)
Marcella, dau, 1 (& ?/12)
Frank, father, 62, Wd

Next to Eli Studer & family with Margaret Downey. He witnessed the death of Hilda Hammond circa 1958; at about age 54 of a brain aneurism.^1,5 Leo A. Decot died on 9 June 1977 at 270-01-2401, New Lexington, Perry, OH, at age 75; @ age 75.^6,3

     Ellen M Downey Most children and children's spouse info is per MM. Her married name was Randolph. She Email Rick at Catholica@columbus.rr.com for pictures of this family. She was born on 7 May 1873 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Per Perry Co Birth Records.¹ She was the daughter of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders. Ellen M Downey appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 in the household of John Edward Downey at 92C, dwelling 140, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; John E., 34, Farmer, IRE IRE IRE
Frances E., 34, OH PA ENG
Charles E., 8, OH
Ella M., 7, OH
George L., 5, OH
Celia M., 3, OH
Nelson J., 1, OH.
As of 11 June 1880, Ellen M Downey was also known as Shown as Ella M. in Census. She married Perry D Randolph circa 1894.² Ellen M Downey appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders at Dwelling 100, Pomeroy City, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; John E     Hd     May 1846     54     M     30               Ire     Ire     Ire     1854     46     Farmer 0
Frances E     Wf     Dec 1845     54     M     30     8     8     OH     PA     Eng.               
Celia M     Dau     A__ 1879     21     S                    OH     Ire     OH               
John R     Son     Sep 1882     18     S                    OH     Ire     OH               At School
Walter A     Son     Jun 1884     15     S                    OH     Ire     OH               do
Francis (T?)     Son     Jul 1887     12     S                    OH     Ire     OH               do

There may be a line under Francis but it is illegible.³ Ellen M Downey was a witness when John Edward Downey was See www.jackson8.com/downey.html for pictures. on 22 October 1907 at Family Picture Taken. Ellen M Downey and Perry D Randolph appeared on the census of 4 January 1920 at 745 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH; Randolph, Perry D., 65, OH OH OH
wife Ellen M., 46, OH IRE OH
dau Laura, 28?, OH
son John, 20, OH
son Ralph, 18, OH
dau Josephine, 13, OH
fil John Edward Downey, 73, Ire Ire Ire
mil Frances E Downey, 74, OH ENG PA
Enumerated Jan 3rd and 5th.
Ellen M Downey and Perry D Randolph appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at 543 Ohio Ave., Columbus, Dist. 36, Franklin, OH; Randolph, Perry D., 74, OH OH OH
wife Ella, OH Irish Free State OH
son Ralph B., 28, OH
mil Frances Downey, 84, OH PA Eng
fil John E., 84, IFS IFS IFS.

     Perry D Randolph was born in 1855 at OH. He married Ellen M Downey, daughter of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders, circa 1894.¹ Perry D Randolph was Per 1920 Census on 4 January 1920 at Carpenter - Contractor, Columbus, OH. He and Ellen M Downey appeared on the census of 4 January 1920 at 745 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH; Randolph, Perry D., 65, OH OH OH
wife Ellen M., 46, OH IRE OH
dau Laura, 28?, OH
son John, 20, OH
son Ralph, 18, OH
dau Josephine, 13, OH
fil John Edward Downey, 73, Ire Ire Ire
mil Frances E Downey, 74, OH ENG PA
Enumerated Jan 3rd and 5th.
Perry D Randolph and Ellen M Downey appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at 543 Ohio Ave., Columbus, Dist. 36, Franklin, OH; Randolph, Perry D., 74, OH OH OH
wife Ella, OH Irish Free State OH
son Ralph B., 28, OH
mil Frances Downey, 84, OH PA Eng
fil John E., 84, IFS IFS IFS.

      As of circa 1922,her married name was Downey. Jennie (Mary J) (?) married Walter Aubrey Downey, son of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders, circa 1922; Per City Directory entries starting in 1922. Jennie (Mary J) (?) witnessed the death of Walter Aubrey Downey on 5 April 1928 at 829 Studer Ave, Columbus, OH; 6 Apr Obit - Columbus Dispatch: DOWNEY - Walter A., of 829 Studer
[Ave, a] former credit manager for the Lan-
[caster Ti]re & Rubber Co., with which com-
[pany he] was identified for eight years.
[Died in h]is home Thursday night, of pheu-
[Monia.] He was 43 years old, and was a
[Brother] of John R. Downey, manager of
[The Elks] club. The deceased, who was
a member of the Elks' club, and a resi-
dent of this city for 25 years, moved here
from Perry county. His wife, Mrs. Jen-
nie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E.: four
other brothers, Charles E., George L., Nel-
son J. and Frank P., and two sisters, Mrs.
P. D. Randolph and Mrs. Robert J. Metz-
ger, all of Columbus, survive. Services
will be held in St. Patrick's church Mon-
day at 9 a. M. and burial will be made in
St. Joseph's cemetery by the Egan Under-
taking Co.

Portions in italics are assumed from missing portion of microfilm copy. RJ.

Per Interment record, he died in his home, of Pneumonia.¹ Jennie (Mary J) (?) Possible Census Match;
Downey, Mary, 45, Wid, IRE
Kerins?, Hugh, son, 12, OH
Kerins?, James, son, 11, OH in 1930 at 825 1/2 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH. She lived in April 1950 at 829 Studer Ave., Columbus, Franklin, OH.¹ She died on 27 April 1950 at Columbus, OH.¹ She was buried on 2 May 1950 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Franklin, OH; Funeral from St. John's.
Buried next to Walter, St. Cecelia section, lot 25, grave 8.

Most of this record is blank.

Only shows age 72, name and address.¹

     Richard A Isaly was Proprieter of Carl M. Isaly and Sons. He was educated at Ohio State University. He was graduated in 1933 at Bexley High School, Bexley, OH. He Obit shows surviving wife as Rita D. on 3 June 2000. He died on 3 June 2000 at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, OH.

     Robert James Metzger was born on 11 March 1876.¹ He married Margaret Cecelia Downey, daughter of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders, in 1901.² Robert James Metzger died in November 1963 at age 87.¹

     Margaret Mary Tehan Per 1880 Census info, both parents were born in Ireland. Her married name was Downey. She was born on 9 November 1824 at Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland. She A newspaper article dated 1 Dec 1843 names a Constable Tehan on 1 December 1843 at Tipperary, Ireland.² As of circa 1844,her married name was (?). She married Lawrence Downey, son of (?) Downey, circa 1844. Margaret Mary Tehan and Lawrence Downey were Tipperary Leads from 1850 Civil Survey:

BOULINTLEA (Ord. S. 49.)

(Occupier, Lessor, Holding):
Michael Tehan, Edward O Dwyer, House, & Land
John Tehan, Edward Cooke

CURRAHEENDUFF (Ord.S.49)
Mrs. Ellen Downey, Henry Langly
John Downey, Henry Langly
Edward Downey, Mrs. E. Downey
Bridget Downey, John Prout, Sen.
John Tehan, Henry Langly

in 1850 at Tipperary, Ireland.³ Margaret Mary Tehan and Lawrence Downey emigrated circa 1854; Based on son John's 1900 census answer - and assuming Lawrence came with John, as John was just 8 years old. Margaret Mary Tehan witnessed the baptism of James A Downey in 1859; Downy 29 Mar? or 27th day of May? I baptized James [Jacobum] son of Lawrence [Laurentii] Downy and Margaret Tahern [?], born 26th of this month. Sponsors William [Gul, for Gulielmus] Dugan and Mary Downy. Fr. B. Dunn.⁴ Margaret Mary Tehan and Lawrence Downey appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at Dwelling 441, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 36, $0, $40, Laborer, Ireland
Margaret, 32 Ireland
John, 14, Ireland
Judah, 13, Ireland
Patrick, 9, Ireland
Ellen, 7, Ireland
Mary, 5, PA
Thomas, 3, OH
James, 1, OH
Thomas     40, $100, $0 Ireland

Is the elder Thomas Lawrence's brother? Cousin?

Just 7 households away from St. Joseph College and St. Joseph Literary Society where Bridget Downey, age 17, born in Ireland, is living as a cook.⁵

Margaret Mary Tehan witnessed the baptism of Elizabeth Cecelia Downey on 13 December 1863; Downey. 13th day of December I baptized Elizabeth Cecilia, daughter of Lawrence and Margaret Downey (born [blank for the day] of this [month]); sponsors were Thomas Grimes and Sarah Welsh [perhaps Welch]. Fr. M. D. Lilly.⁴ Margaret Mary Tehan witnessed the baptism of William Lawrence Downey on 27 May 1866 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH; Downey. 27th day of May I baptized William Lawrence, son (born 21st of same) of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Tahin [?]. Witnesses were James Dolan and Mar... [appears to be a sloppy version of Margaret] Redmond. J. D. Sheehy.⁴ Margaret Mary Tehan and Lawrence Downey appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Dwelling 569, Somerset, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 50, Coal Digger, $200, IRE
Margaret,47,Keeping House, IRE
Mary, 15, At Home, PA
Thomas, 13, At Home, OH
James, 11, At Home, OH
Margie, 9, At Home, OH
Elizabeth, 7, At Home, OH
William, 4, At Home, OH

It is possible that son Thomas is duplicated in this Census. An old Downey family Picture has Tom Gaynor written on the back of it and we find a another Thomas Downey, age 13 entry in Clayton Township in the Gainer home:

Gainer, Phillip, 87, Farmer, 7000-2000, Ireland
Ann, 69, Kpng Hm, Ireland
Maria, 39, Hlpng Moth, OH
Thomas, 37, Works on Farm, OH
Elizabeth, 28, Hlpng Brother, OH
Downey     , Thomas, 13, Wrks on Frm, OH.⁶
Margaret Mary Tehan and Lawrence Downey appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Laira DOWNEY 62 IRE FarmerIRE IRE
Margaret Wife 56 IRE IRE IRE
Patrick Son 28 IRE Laborer IRE IRE
Thomas Son 23 OH Laborer IRE IRE James Son 21 OH Laborer IRE IRE
Margaret Dau 18 OH At Home IRE IRE
Elizabeth Dau 15 OH At Home IRE IRE
William Son 13 --- --- ---.
Margaret Mary Tehan witnessed the death of Lawrence Downey on 1 November 1895.^7,8,9 Margaret Mary Tehan appeared on the census of 27 June 1900 at Dwelling 214, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Margret, Nov 1821, 78, Widowed, Mother of 10, 8 living, IRE IRE IRE, Farmer , Owns
Elizabeth, Dau, Dec 1869, 30, Single, OH IRE IRE, Housekeeper
James Redmond, Grandson, Sep 1876, 23, Single, OH OH OH, Coal Miner 4.

*** This must be just before Elizabeth married Frank Decot, as she and Frank had their first child Oct 1921. James is assumed to be son of Mary Downey-Redmon, who died in 1890.

The two children known to be deceased are Ellen and Mary.¹⁰ She died on 1 May 1905 at age 80.⁷ She was buried after 1 May 1905 at St. Joseph's Cemetery; But where is her stone??⁸

     Patrick A. Downey and Mary Ellen Flanagan Had no children. Lived in southeastern Ohio.¹ Patrick A. Downey was born in November 1849 at Ireland. He was the son of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan.¹ Patrick A. Downey emigrated with Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan circa 1854; Based on son John's 1900 census answer - and assuming Lawrence came with John, as John was just 8 years old. Patrick A. Downey appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Dwelling 441, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 36, $0, $40, Laborer, Ireland
Margaret, 32 Ireland
John, 14, Ireland
Judah, 13, Ireland
Patrick, 9, Ireland
Ellen, 7, Ireland
Mary, 5, PA
Thomas, 3, OH
James, 1, OH
Thomas     40, $100, $0 Ireland

Is the elder Thomas Lawrence's brother? Cousin?

Just 7 households away from St. Joseph College and St. Joseph Literary Society where Bridget Downey, age 17, born in Ireland, is living as a cook.²

Patrick A. Downey and Mary Ellen Flanagan No children shown born of Patrick and Mary Ellen in Perry Co. 1867-1908. between 1867 and 1908. Patrick A. Downey *** Cannot locate in 1870 *** in 1870. He appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Laira DOWNEY 62 IRE FarmerIRE IRE
Margaret Wife 56 IRE IRE IRE
Patrick Son 28 IRE Laborer IRE IRE
Thomas Son 23 OH Laborer IRE IRE James Son 21 OH Laborer IRE IRE
Margaret Dau 18 OH At Home IRE IRE
Elizabeth Dau 15 OH At Home IRE IRE
William Son 13 --- --- ---.
Patrick A. Downey married Mary Ellen Flanagan, daughter of (?) Flanagan, in 1893.^3,4 Patrick A. Downey appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 in the household of (?) Flanagan at Dwelling 113, Pomeroy City, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; Flanagan?, ?, Hd, May 1818, 82, Widowed, 3 children, 2 living, PA PA PA
Mary E., Dau, Sep 1852, 47, M. 6 yrs, No children, OH PA PA
Downey, Patrick J., Son in Law, Nov 1849, 50, M. 6 yrs, IRE IRE IRE, Farmer

Census match is assumption. This family living just 12 dwellings from John E. Downey (Patrick's brother) and family.⁵ Patrick A. Downey died on 29 June 1918 at age 68; Assumed from tombstone found next to Mary Ellen Downey. Shown as Patrick A.⁶ He was buried after 29 June 1918 at New Lexington (Maplewood) Cemetery, New Lexington, Perry, OH; next to wife. Stone shows Patrick A.

     Ellen Downey Died quite young, not married.¹ She was born in October 1852 at Ireland.² She was the daughter of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan.¹ Ellen Downey emigrated with Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan circa 1854; Based on son John's 1900 census answer - and assuming Lawrence came with John, as John was just 8 years old. Ellen Downey appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Dwelling 441, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 36, $0, $40, Laborer, Ireland
Margaret, 32 Ireland
John, 14, Ireland
Judah, 13, Ireland
Patrick, 9, Ireland
Ellen, 7, Ireland
Mary, 5, PA
Thomas, 3, OH
James, 1, OH
Thomas     40, $100, $0 Ireland

Is the elder Thomas Lawrence's brother? Cousin?

Just 7 households away from St. Joseph College and St. Joseph Literary Society where Bridget Downey, age 17, born in Ireland, is living as a cook.³

Ellen Downey died on 19 December 1875 at Conjestion of Lungs, age 23 years 2 months, Reading Twp, Perry, OH, at age 23; I believe this death record is that of Ellen. The entry shows no first name: female, single, born in Ireland. RJ.⁴

     Mary Downey was born in 1854 at PA. She was the daughter of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan.¹ Mary Downey appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Dwelling 441, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 36, $0, $40, Laborer, Ireland
Margaret, 32 Ireland
John, 14, Ireland
Judah, 13, Ireland
Patrick, 9, Ireland
Ellen, 7, Ireland
Mary, 5, PA
Thomas, 3, OH
James, 1, OH
Thomas     40, $100, $0 Ireland

Is the elder Thomas Lawrence's brother? Cousin?

Just 7 households away from St. Joseph College and St. Joseph Literary Society where Bridget Downey, age 17, born in Ireland, is living as a cook.²

Mary Downey appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Dwelling 569, Somerset, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 50, Coal Digger, $200, IRE
Margaret,47,Keeping House, IRE
Mary, 15, At Home, PA
Thomas, 13, At Home, OH
James, 11, At Home, OH
Margie, 9, At Home, OH
Elizabeth, 7, At Home, OH
William, 4, At Home, OH

It is possible that son Thomas is duplicated in this Census. An old Downey family Picture has Tom Gaynor written on the back of it and we find a another Thomas Downey, age 13 entry in Clayton Township in the Gainer home:

Gainer, Phillip, 87, Farmer, 7000-2000, Ireland
Ann, 69, Kpng Hm, Ireland
Maria, 39, Hlpng Moth, OH
Thomas, 37, Works on Farm, OH
Elizabeth, 28, Hlpng Brother, OH
Downey     , Thomas, 13, Wrks on Frm, OH.³
As of 1876,her married name was Redmond.⁴ As of 1876,her married name was Redmon.^4,5 Mary Downey married Patrick Redmon, son of George Redmond and Ruth Lynch, in 1876 at Perry, OH.^4,5 Mary Downey appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 in the household of Patrick Redmon at p. 55D, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Patrick, 28, OH IRE OH
Mary, wife, 24, PA IRE IRE
James, son, 3, OH OH OH
George, son, 2, OH OH OH
Kate, dau, 2mos, born in Apr, OH OH OH. Mary Downey was buried in 1890; At St. Joseph's in Perry County there is a stone with the following Redmons on it:
Mary 1854-1890
Patrick 1851-1923
Margaret 1847-1937
Bridget 1801-1887
I am assuming the first two are Patrick Redmon and wife Mary Downey.

Perry Deaths 1867-1920s does not show a Mary Downey or Mary Redmon/Redmond. She died in 1890 at Perry, OH; See burial tag for notes.

     James A Downey was (an unknown value) at Teacher.¹ He married Margaret E McInturff. James A Downey *** Who is Mary Downey, the witness to the Baptism?? *** in 1859. He was baptized in 1859; Downy 29 Mar? or 27th day of May? I baptized James [Jacobum] son of Lawrence [Laurentii] Downy and Margaret Tahern [?], born 26th of this month. Sponsors William [Gul, for Gulielmus] Dugan and Mary Downy. Fr. B. Dunn.² He was born in 1859 at OH; Note, cemetery marker shows 1861 but Baptism was Mar or May 1859.^3,2 He was the son of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan.¹ James A Downey appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Dwelling 441, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 36, $0, $40, Laborer, Ireland
Margaret, 32 Ireland
John, 14, Ireland
Judah, 13, Ireland
Patrick, 9, Ireland
Ellen, 7, Ireland
Mary, 5, PA
Thomas, 3, OH
James, 1, OH
Thomas     40, $100, $0 Ireland

Is the elder Thomas Lawrence's brother? Cousin?

Just 7 households away from St. Joseph College and St. Joseph Literary Society where Bridget Downey, age 17, born in Ireland, is living as a cook.⁴

James A Downey appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Dwelling 569, Somerset, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 50, Coal Digger, $200, IRE
Margaret,47,Keeping House, IRE
Mary, 15, At Home, PA
Thomas, 13, At Home, OH
James, 11, At Home, OH
Margie, 9, At Home, OH
Elizabeth, 7, At Home, OH
William, 4, At Home, OH

It is possible that son Thomas is duplicated in this Census. An old Downey family Picture has Tom Gaynor written on the back of it and we find a another Thomas Downey, age 13 entry in Clayton Township in the Gainer home:

Gainer, Phillip, 87, Farmer, 7000-2000, Ireland
Ann, 69, Kpng Hm, Ireland
Maria, 39, Hlpng Moth, OH
Thomas, 37, Works on Farm, OH
Elizabeth, 28, Hlpng Brother, OH
Downey     , Thomas, 13, Wrks on Frm, OH.⁵
James A Downey appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Laira DOWNEY 62 IRE FarmerIRE IRE
Margaret Wife 56 IRE IRE IRE
Patrick Son 28 IRE Laborer IRE IRE
Thomas Son 23 OH Laborer IRE IRE James Son 21 OH Laborer IRE IRE
Margaret Dau 18 OH At Home IRE IRE
Elizabeth Dau 15 OH At Home IRE IRE
William Son 13 --- --- ---.
James A Downey and Margaret E McInturff appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at W. South St., Dwelling 119, Somerset, Perry, OH; J. A., Hd, 36, Mar 1864, M.4 yrs, OH IRE IRE, Teacher, Rents
Margaret, Wf, 26, Mar 1874, M. 4 yrs, Mother of 1, 1 living, OH OH OH
Isabel, Dau, 4, Mar 1896, OH OH OH

This is assumed census match although birth dates conflict and Margaret did not identify Harold, who was born in 1898 and died in 1899.⁶ James A Downey and Margaret E McInturff appeared on the census of 1910 at Somerset, Perry, OH; James, 46, OH
wife Margaret, 36, OH
daughter Adelia Isabeela, 13, OH
daughter Ester K., 7, OH
daughter Julia M., 4, OH. James A Downey was buried in 1913 at Holy Trinity, Somerset, OH.^7,3 He died on 27 February 1913 at Somerset, Perry, OH; Info from Ohio death certificate:
Reg. Dist. No 1098 - File No. 11359
James A. Downey
b: 26 Mar 1861 Perry County, Ohio
d: 27 Feb 1913 Somerset, Perry County, Ohio
age: 51 years 11 month 1 day
cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis
burial: 1 Mar 1913 Holy Triniy Cem.
married
father: Lawrence Downey born Ireland
mother: Margaret Tahan?/Tehan? (sp?) born Ireland
informant: John Downey, Columbus, Ohio.^8,9,10

     William Lawrence Downey was born circa 1866 at OH. He was the son of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan.² William Lawrence Downey was baptized on 27 May 1866 at St. Joseph Church, Perry, OH; Downey. 27th day of May I baptized William Lawrence, son (born 21st of same) of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Tahin [?]. Witnesses were James Dolan and Mar... [appears to be a sloppy version of Margaret] Redmond. J. D. Sheehy.¹ He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Dwelling 569, Somerset, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Lawrence, 50, Coal Digger, $200, IRE
Margaret,47,Keeping House, IRE
Mary, 15, At Home, PA
Thomas, 13, At Home, OH
James, 11, At Home, OH
Margie, 9, At Home, OH
Elizabeth, 7, At Home, OH
William, 4, At Home, OH

It is possible that son Thomas is duplicated in this Census. An old Downey family Picture has Tom Gaynor written on the back of it and we find a another Thomas Downey, age 13 entry in Clayton Township in the Gainer home:

Gainer, Phillip, 87, Farmer, 7000-2000, Ireland
Ann, 69, Kpng Hm, Ireland
Maria, 39, Hlpng Moth, OH
Thomas, 37, Works on Farm, OH
Elizabeth, 28, Hlpng Brother, OH
Downey     , Thomas, 13, Wrks on Frm, OH.³
William Lawrence Downey appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Lawrence Downey and Margaret Mary Tehan at Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Laira DOWNEY 62 IRE FarmerIRE IRE
Margaret Wife 56 IRE IRE IRE
Patrick Son 28 IRE Laborer IRE IRE
Thomas Son 23 OH Laborer IRE IRE James Son 21 OH Laborer IRE IRE
Margaret Dau 18 OH At Home IRE IRE
Elizabeth Dau 15 OH At Home IRE IRE
William Son 13 --- --- ---.
William Lawrence Downey appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Perry St., Pomeroy City, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; William, Boarder, Jul 1867, 32, Single, OH OH OH, Day Labor.

In home of John/Mary Wilson and family and 2 other Boarders Frank and Art Johnson.

This census match is assumption.⁴ He died after 1 June 1900. He *** Cannot locate in 1920 Census *** in 1920. He *** Cannot locate in 1930 Census *** in 1930.

     George Saunders was born in 1802 at PA. As of 20 April 1830, George Saunders was also known as Eleanor Per Marriage Register according to MM. He married Ellen Bennett on 20 April 1830. George Saunders died in 1881 at OH.

     Ellen Bennett was born on 30 October 1811 at Lancashire, England. She married George Saunders on 20 April 1830. As of 20 April 1830,her married name was Saunders. Ellen Bennett died on 18 January 1892 at Reading Twp, Perry, OH, at age 80. She Mrs. Sanders, widow of George Sanders, of vicinity of St. Joseph's, died Sunday last. Funeral Wednesday at St. Joseph's. Deceased was a sister of Robert and Richard Bennett, of this vicinity. Her age was 83 years. on 21 January 1892 at New Lexington Tribune.

     Mary Saunders was born in 1840 at OH. She was the daughter of George Saunders and Ellen Bennett. Mary Saunders died in 1908 at OH.

     Robert Saunders was born in 1842 at OH. He was the son of George Saunders and Ellen Bennett. Robert Saunders died in 1901 at OH.

     Thomas Saunders was born in 1844 at OH. He was the son of George Saunders and Ellen Bennett. Thomas Saunders died in 1902 at OH.

     Sarah Saunders BECAME SISTER MARY BERTRAND, O. P. TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS IN ZANESVILLE, NEWARK, OHIO AND NEW YORK -- BURIED IN CEMETERY AT ST. MARY OF THE SPRINGS -- ROW 3 #36. Per MM. She was born in 1848 at OH. She was the daughter of George Saunders and Ellen Bennett. Sarah Saunders died on 4 January 1896 at Columbus, OH.

     Eugenie Saunders was born in 1850 at OH. She was the daughter of George Saunders and Ellen Bennett.

     George Saunders was born on 26 August 1852 at Perry, OH. He was the son of George Saunders and Ellen Bennett. George Saunders died on 2 November 1934 at Somerset, OH, at age 82.

     Marie Jane Houlihan was born at Claire, Ireland; per Laurie DS. Marie Jane Houlihan was also known as Mary Some family believes given name may have been Mary, but changed after immigration. Her married name was Downey. She married George L Downey, son of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders, in 1902 at Per Laurie DS, Chicago, IL. Marie Jane Houlihan lived in 1944 at Moved to Chicago after George's death; With son Joseph or John, then later with James' family per Laurie DS. She was buried in 1971 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Chicago, IL. She died in 1971 at Per Laurie DS.

      Viola Elizabeth Downey was also known as Violet.¹ She was born on 17 April 1899 at Perry, OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Eustace Downey and Imelda B. Noll. Viola Elizabeth Downey appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 in the household of Charles Eustace Downey and Imelda B. Noll at Dwelling 142, Reading Twp, Perry, OH; Charles, Dec 1871, 28, M. 2 yrs, OH IRE OH Teacher 4, Rents
Melda, Feb 1877, 23, M. 2 yrs, Mother of 1, 1 living, OH OH OH
Viola, Apr 1899, 1, OH OH OH.³ Viola Elizabeth Downey appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 in the household of Charles Eustace Downey at Clover Hill Rd, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; Note; Lawrence is shown as Joseph L. As of 30 June 1918,her married name was McCabe. Viola Elizabeth Downey married Arthur Wilfred McCabe on 30 June 1918 at Perry, OH. Viola Elizabeth Downey appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 in the household of Arthur Wilfred McCabe at 321 Pleasant St., Pike Twp, Perry, OH; Arthur W., 25
Viola, wife, 20. Viola Elizabeth Downey appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of Arthur Wilfred McCabe at 1079 Ellsworth Ave, Columbus, Franklin, OH; McCabe, Arthur, 35, m. @ age 23
- Viola E., wife, 29, m. @ age 18
- Charles P., son, 9
- Harold A., son, 5
- Barbara, dau, 2 9/12
Downey, Charles E., fil, 58, m. @ age 26. Her Social Security Number was (an unknown value) between 1952 and 1953 at 274-32-2615, OH.⁴ Viola Elizabeth Downey died on 31 May 1986 at Columbus, OH, at age 87.⁴

     Pauline Frances Downey was born on 20 January 1901 at Perry, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Eustace Downey and Imelda B. Noll. Pauline Frances Downey appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 in the household of Charles Eustace Downey at Clover Hill Rd, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; Note; Lawrence is shown as Joseph L. As of 7 October 1919,her married name was Bennett. Pauline Frances Downey married Robert J Bennett on 7 October 1919. Pauline Frances Downey died on 11 February 1995 at age 94.

     Arthur Wilfred McCabe was born on 3 February 1894 at Perry, OH. He married Viola Elizabeth Downey, daughter of Charles Eustace Downey and Imelda B. Noll, on 30 June 1918 at Perry, OH. Arthur Wilfred McCabe appeared on the census of 31 January 1920 at 321 Pleasant St., Pike Twp, Perry, OH; Arthur W., 25
Viola, wife, 20. He appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at 1079 Ellsworth Ave, Columbus, Franklin, OH; McCabe, Arthur, 35, m. @ age 23
- Viola E., wife, 29, m. @ age 18
- Charles P., son, 9
- Harold A., son, 5
- Barbara, dau, 2 9/12
Downey, Charles E., fil, 58, m. @ age 26. He was buried in August 1985 at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH. He died on 24 August 1985 at Columbus, OH, at age 91.

     Harold McCabe was born circa 1925 at OH.¹ He was the son of Arthur Wilfred McCabe and Viola Elizabeth Downey.¹ Harold McCabe appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of Arthur Wilfred McCabe at 1079 Ellsworth Ave, Columbus, Franklin, OH; McCabe, Arthur, 35, m. @ age 23
- Viola E., wife, 29, m. @ age 18
- Charles P., son, 9
- Harold A., son, 5
- Barbara, dau, 2 9/12
Downey, Charles E., fil, 58, m. @ age 26.

     Robert J Bennett was born on 12 June 1897 at New Lexington, OH. He married Pauline Frances Downey, daughter of Charles Eustace Downey and Imelda B. Noll, on 7 October 1919. Robert J Bennett died on 11 June 1968 at New Lexington, OH, at age 70. He Dr. Robert J. Bennett, age 70, New Lexington, Ohio, Tuesday, Mt. Carmel Hospital. Dentist in New Lexington the past 50 years. Member St. Rose Catholic Church, life member American Dental Association, Ohio State Dental Association and Hocking Valley Dental Association, 50 year member K of C, BPO Elks No. 509, New Lexington, Ohio. Graduate OSU College of Dentistry 1918. Member Xi Phi Si Dental Fraternity. Survived by wife, Pauline; 1 son, Jack Bennett, Dayton; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles E. (Dorothy) Birkimer and Mrs. Warren E. (Ruth) Berry, both of Columbus; 10 grandchildren. Funeral service, 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Rose Catholic Church, Fr. Richard Dodd officiating. Burial, New Lexington Cemetery. Friends may call at the Roberts Funeral Home, New Lexington, after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Rosary, 8 p.m. Thursday. Elks service, 8:30 p.m. Thursday. on 12 June 1968 at Columbus Dispatch Obit Pg 46-A.

     Eugene Bennett was born on 9 October 1925. She was the daughter of Robert J Bennett and Pauline Frances Downey. Eugene Bennett was buried circa 1945 at U.S. Military Cemetery, Luxembourg. She died on 12 February 1945 at During Battle of the Bulge at age 19.

     Her married name was O'Nan. Mary Ann Carrico married William O'Nan. Mary Ann Carrico was born on 4 November 1748 at Trinity Parish, Charles, MD; Per one online source. She was born on 4 July 1751 at Bryantown Hundre, Charles, MD; Per one online source. She was the daughter of Abel Carrico. Mary Ann Carrico died circa 1830 at Henry, KY.