William Henry Downey (1860–1892) of Poestenkill

Ref. L475 — Generations of L1 Allan Rutherford.

Name and Vital Dates

• Name: William Henry Downey (loc. desc: of Poestenkill).
• Lineage: L182 Mary,⁵ L71 William,⁴ L27 Frederick,³ L6 James,² L1 Allan,¹ RX209 Unk,⁶ RX152 Unk,⁵ RX119 Unk,⁴ RX95 Progenitor,³ RX70 William,² RX52 John.¹
• Lifespan: (1860–1892) Born in Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA in 1860: Also abt; died in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA on 24 Jul 1892 at the age of 32.

Parents

• L∅Henry Edwin Downey
• L182Mary Frances Rutherford (1835–?) of Leitrim

Siblings

• L474 Carrie E Downey
• L476 Eliza A Downey (abt 1864–1929)
• L477 Martha Irene Downey
• L478 Bertha Jane Downey
• L479 James Norville Downey

Spouse and Family

• L∅A Wager was born in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA on 24 Jul 1865.
• Issue (Children):
  • +L965 Edwin Downey
  • +L966 Wesley Allen "West" Downey
  • +L967 Clara F. Downey
  • +L968 Bertha Downey

Timeline

• Residence (1880): He lived in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA in 1880.7
• Marriage (9 Jan 1886): Married A Wager on 9 Jan 1886 in Troy, New York, USA.
• Probate (1892): He had his estate probated on 28 Nov 1892 in Richmond, New York, USA.
• Residence (1892): He lived in St. Mary's Avenue, Southfield, Richmond, New York before 24 Jul 1892.

Death and Burial

• Demise: Died in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA on 24 Jul 1892 at the age of 32.

Historical Legacy and Impact

• James Rutherford of Manorhamilton: L475 William Henry Downey with 4 recorded children, represents a documented generation of the L1 Allan Rutherford branch, and the Rutherford family of County Sligo, recorded in Generations of Allen Rutherford of Sligo. See also the County Sligo descendant tree and the Pedigree chart.

• Gender: Male.
• Ref# L475

References

1. [6] Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 920; Page: 261a; Enumeration District: 137.
2. [7] Ibid.

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