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William Downham

William Downham

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William DownhamWilliam Downham was born in 1865 in Preston, Lancashire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 24 Dec 1865, St John, Preston, Lancashire

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1871 102 Lancashire Road North, Preston, Lancs. son, age 5. Scholar. (71-523)
    1881 26 Salter Street, Preston, Lancs. son. age 15. Cotton Weaver. (81-533)
    1891 144 Bowverie Street, Preston, Lancs Head (mar). age 25, Cotton Loom Overlooker. (91-460)
    1901 276 St Pauls Road, Preston, Lancs. Head (mar) age 35, Manager , Cotton Weaving (01-455)

    Birth:
    =Birth: Dec qtr 1865 - Preston 8e 444 =

    William married Martha Ann Mary Louisa Henrietta Colley on 14 Nov 1885 in St Peter, Preston, Lancashire, England. Martha (daughter of John Colley and Ellen Orrell) was born in 1865 in Ancoats, Manchester, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Ernest Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1889 in Barlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died on 19 Jan 1970.
    2. 3. Albert Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1890 in 48 Barlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 1891 in Preston (R.D.) (June qtr age 0 ).
    3. 4. Arthur Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in July 1890 in 24 Villers Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died on 7 Aug 1954 in 17 Lorranie Ave. Fulwood, Preston,; was buried in St Cuthberts Church, Fulwood, Preston.
    4. 5. Edith Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1893 in 179 Barlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 1893 in Preston (R.D.) ( Dec qtr age 0 ).
    5. 6. Harold Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1895 in 179 Barlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ernest DownhamErnest Downham Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1889 in Barlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died on 19 Jan 1970.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Feb 1889, St John, Preston, Lancashire

    Notes:

    Ernest & his Brother Arthur moved to Russia in 1915, to persue their business interests in the textile industry. They had to leave in a hurry after the fall of the Czar of Russia, and came back to Lancashire.
    Census Listings:
    1891 144 Bowverie Street, Preston, Lancs son. age 2. (91-460)
    1901 276 St Pauls Road, Preston, Lancs. son. age 12. (01-455)
    (Pictures PIC1/7)
    (Marriage pic PIC1/8)

    Baptism:
    Baptisms: 17 Feb 1889 St John, Preston, Lancashire, England
    Ernest Downham - Child of William Downham & Martha Ann Louis Henrietta
    Abode: Barlow Street,
    Occupation: Weaver.
    Baptised by: S, Nugent Perry
    Register: Baptisms 1875-1989, Page 572, Entry 33

    Ernest married Edith Eachus on 15 Apr 1915 in Moor Bank Wesleyan Chapel, Preston. Edith (daughter of Albert Victor Eachus and Emma Daniels) was born on 7 Dec 1889 in 12 Siemens St, Horwich.; died on 16 Mar 1979. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Albert DownhamAlbert Downham Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1890 in 48 Barlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 1891 in Preston (R.D.) (June qtr age 0 ).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Sep 1890, St Peter, Preston, Lancashire

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Baptisms: 17 Sept 1890 St Peters, Preston, Lancashire, England
    Albert Downham - Child of William Downham & Martha Ann
    Abode: 48 Barlow Street.
    Occupation: Weaver.
    Baptised by: D.F Chapman, Vicar.
    Register: Baptisms 1870-1893, Page 208, Entry 1729


  3. 4.  Arthur DownhamArthur Downham Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in July 1890 in 24 Villers Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died on 7 Aug 1954 in 17 Lorranie Ave. Fulwood, Preston,; was buried in St Cuthberts Church, Fulwood, Preston.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Feb 1892, Emmanuels, Preston, Lancashire

    Notes:

    Arthur and Ada were married in Petrograd, Russia, at the British/American Chapel. He worked as a Book Keeper to a Candle Manufacturer in Russia.
    Arthur and his brother Ernest had to leave Russia in a hurry to escape the Bolshevic Revolution.
    Census Listings:
    1891 182 Barlow Street, Preston, Lancs. Nephew. age 8 months. (91-461)
    1901 276 St Pauls Road, Preston, Lancs. son. age 9. (01-455)

    (picture PIC1/11)

    Baptism:
    Baptisms: 7 Feb 1892 Emmanuel, Preston, Lancashire, England
    Arthur Downham - Child of William Downham & Martha Ann Mary Louisa Henriettta
    Abode: 24 Villers Street.
    Occupation: Overlooker.
    Baptised by: J Mills, Curate
    Register: Baptisms 1885-1895, Page 174, Entry 3331

    Arthur married Ada Eachus on 14 Oct 1915 in Petrograd, Russia. Ada (daughter of Albert Victor Eachus and Emma Daniels) was born on 2 Feb 1892 in 12 Siemens st, Horwich; died on 15 Aug 1946; was buried in 1946 in New hall Lane, Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Doris Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1917 in Mafekin Road, Preston, England; died on 7 Nov 2014.
    2. 9. Albert Victor Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Apr 1922 in (in/of) Preston; died on 18 Jan 1974; was buried in St Cuthberts Church. Fulwood. Preston.
    3. 10. Eric Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 1923 in Preston, Lancashire, England; died on 21 Feb 1992.

  4. 5.  Edith DownhamEdith Downham Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1893 in 179 Barlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 1893 in Preston (R.D.) ( Dec qtr age 0 ).

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 23 Nov 1893, Emmanuel, Preston, Lancashire

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Baptisms: 23 Nov 1893 Emmanuel, Preston, Lancashire, England
    Edith Downham - Child of William Downham & Martha Ann
    Abode: 179 Barlow Street,
    Occupation: Overlooker.
    Baptised by: J Mills, Curate
    Register: Baptisms 1885-1895, Page 223, Entry 3717


  5. 6.  Harold DownhamHarold Downham Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1895 in 179 Barlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 21 Feb 1895, Emmanuel's, Preston, Lancashire, England

    Notes:

    Census Listings:
    1901 276 St Pauls Road, Preston, Lancs. son,. age 6. (01-455)

    Baptism:
    Baptisms: 21 Feb 1895 Emmanuel, Preston, Lancashire, England
    Harold Downham - Child of William Downham & Martha Ann
    Abode: 179 Barlow Street,
    Occupation: Overlooker.
    Baptised by: John Carruthers, Curate
    Register: Baptisms 1895-1900, Page 5, Entry 37



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ernest2, 1.William1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 8.  Doris DownhamDoris Downham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 18 Dec 1917 in Mafekin Road, Preston, England; died on 7 Nov 2014.

    Notes:

    Doris was a primary school teacher and Ballroom Dancing Instructress

    (picture PIC1/11)

    Doris married Clifford Smith in Oct 1946 in Fulwood Methodist Church, Preston, Lancs. Clifford was born on 15 Dec 1915 in (in/of) Lancashire, England; died in 1946 in Preston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 9.  Albert Victor DownhamAlbert Victor Downham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Apr 1922 in (in/of) Preston; died on 18 Jan 1974; was buried in St Cuthberts Church. Fulwood. Preston.

    Notes:

    Albert Died at 1.45 am, on route to Hospital.


    (picture PIC1/11)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 10.  Eric DownhamEric Downham Descendancy chart to this point (4.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Oct 1923 in Preston, Lancashire, England; died on 21 Feb 1992.

    Notes:

    Eric was a commando during WW2, and was blown up by a land mine leaving one leg below the knee needing an iron caliper. After the war he was a Judo
    instructer, and a chess champion.

    (picture PIC1/11)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Judith Ada Downham  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1949 in Sharoe Green Hospital, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 2006.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.Albert3, 4.Arthur2, 1.William1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 12.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (9.Albert3, 4.Arthur2, 1.William1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 13.  Judith Ada DownhamJudith Ada Downham Descendancy chart to this point (10.Eric3, 4.Arthur2, 1.William1) was born on 12 Jun 1949 in Sharoe Green Hospital, Preston, Lancashire, England; died in 2006.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 14.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (10.Eric3, 4.Arthur2, 1.William1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


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