Downing (sometimes spelled Downey, Downring)

William Isaac Rosebrough born 2 Oct 1853; married 1880 Rose Ella Woodard; died 3 Feb 1922.

James B. Rosebrough born 8 June 1855; married 31 Oct 1894 Emma Smith; died 27 apr 1936.

Albert Rosebrough born 28 May 1857; married Minnie B. Cornwell; m/2 Margaret Daniel; died 27 Feb 1940.

Sarah Elizabeth Rosebrough born 28 Aug 1860; married Stephen Corbin (20 Jan 1854 Illinois-28 July 1908 Illinois son of Richard and Narcissa (Schnorf) Corbin); died 27 June 1904. Children:

Emma Della Corbin born 12 Jan 1882; married 10 Mar 1901 Elmer S. Repolgle; died 12 Nov 1968.

Myrtle Mae Corbin born 7 Aug 1883; married Alvin Curtis Adkins Corbin; died 27 May 1958 Illinois.

Nellie Frances Corbin born 7 July 1888; married Arthur J. Armstrong (21 June 1885-26 Apr 1955); died 22 Apr 1962.Children:

Robert J. Armstrong born 8 Apr 1914; married Eleanor Marie Blackmaker; died June 1986.

Alvin Corbin Armstrong born 5 May 1916; died unmarried 12 July 1938.

Edgar Erwin Armstrong born 16 Apr 1924; married 2 Apr 1949 Lois Edna Stites; died 23 Sept 970.

Della Mae Armstrong born 19 Apr 1926; married 7 July 1947 Warren Guy Nixon; living in 1994.

Frances Rosebrough born 1864; died 1871 from diptheria.

Rhoda May Rosebrough born 4 Apr 1869; married 28 Fev 1894 Douglas Poulter; died 10 July 1938 in Illinois.

Eve Rosebrough born 15 Dec 1872; married 2 Jan 1895 Edward W. Eckenrode; died 10 Aug 1897 in Illinois.

Eli Ezekiel Rosebrough born Sept 1876; married 22 Sept 1901 Effie Pearl McKee; died 1936 in California.

William White Rosebrough born 9 Nov 1833; married 15 Nov 1855 Elizabeth Jane Brown; died 10 Apr 1913.

Mary Ann “Polly” Rosebrough born 1 Sept 1830; married 28 June 1849 Augustus Watson; died 2 Dec 1892.

Mordecai Rosebrough born 1837; died 29 Dec 1862 Vicksburg during the Civil War.

James White Rosebrough born 14 Feb 1838; married Eliza J. Seitz; m/2 Lucy (Fisher) McIntyre; died 11 Apr 1915.

27 May 1853: died Indiana.

no date: husband m/2 Zemrudia Stewart and had five more children.

Erik Conard 6352 Pierson Court, Arvada Colorado 80004.

no date: married Absolom Voris/Absolum Mossier.

1784: born Virginia.

5 Dec 1806: married Warren County, Ohio, James Westerfield (1783-1822).

no date: son William D. Westerfield born; married Elizabeth Murray.

no date: son Noah Westerfield born; married Drusilla Roberds.

no date: daughter Catherine Westerfield born; married Abraham Campbell.

no date: son Samuel Westerfield born; married Malinda Frazier.

no date: daughter Rachel Westerfield born; married _______ Organ.

1818: daughter Martha Westerfield born; married Charles Canady (1819-____); Martha died 1892). Children:

Sarah Canady (1843-1905) married Hugh Mcentee (1826-1919). Children:

Martha Mcentee married Curt Cosnell.

Frank L. Mcentee married Catherine Coughlin.

Anna M. Mcentee married John Frank Caldwell.

Elizabeth Mcentee married Stanley Wood.

Mary C. Mcentee born 26 Feb 1876; died 14 Jan 1923; married 26 Nov 1893 Silas Franklin (1837-1915). Children:

Bessie Arvilla Franklin married Peter J. Heress.

Paul M. Franklin married Jessie McHenry.

John Hugh Franklin married Eve Kapold.

Huron Ray Franklin married Elsie McCune.

Lillian Irene Franklin born 18 May 1907; died 24 Mar 1971; married 27 May 1928 Walter J. Grogg (1907-1963). Children:

Barbara Ellen Grogg born 31 July 1929; married Arthur Merl Miller. Children:

Lori Kay Miller married Bradley A. Silbert.

Kent Allen Miller.

Diane Marie Miller.

Jean M. Grogg married Dale C. Norris.

Judith Ann Grogg married Glen Voges.

Susan Kay Grogg married Gene L. Dulley.

Addison Franklin.

Mildred Sarah Franklin married Elmer G. Scherschel.

Joseph Allen Franklin married Catherine Sheffer.

John Hugh Mcentee married Mabel Moberly.

David Mcentee.

Gussie Mcentee.

Savanah Loder Mcentee married John Wagner.

Frances Mcentee.

no date: daughter Elizabeth Westerfield born; married John Hines.

no date: son Enoch Westerfield born; married Ursula Mauzy.

Barbara E. Miller, 4601 Litchfield Road, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46835.

16 Nov 1805: married Garrard County, Kentucky, Charles Nugent. Bondsman John Downing.

no date: married John M. Westerfield.

no date: married Elijah Anderson.

12 Nov 1816: married Garrard County, Kentucky, Betsy Heard, daughter of Jane Heard. Bondsman Baylor Jennings.

1821-1824: taxpayer in Howard County, Missouri. This David R. or another?

no date: daughter Eliza Jane born; married by J.P.Lancaster MG 14 June 1842 B. H. Tolson of Howard County, Missouri. Boonslick Times, Fayette Town, Howard County, Missouri.

1789: born.

16 June 1810: married Garrard County, Kentucky, Margaret "Peggy" Jenkins (1790-1822) daughter of Jonathan and Margaret Jenkins with Abel Jennings as Bondsman; she m/2 Juriah Hudson.

ca 1811: daughter Mary born.

1812: daughter Martha born.

1817: daughter Susan born.

ca 1819: daughter Josephine born.

??? 2 Jan 1823: married Garrard County, Kentucky, Jerviah Hudson, Bondsman Benjamin Hudson.???

1824: son James R. born.

1826: daughter Elizabeth born.

1830: daughter Margaret born.

1868: died.

Pamela C. Webb, 506 Arminda Avenue, Kirkwood, Missouri 63122.
Mary Downing (daughter of William and Margaret (Jenkins) Downing)

ca 1811: born.

no date: married Moses D. White.

no date: m/2 George A. Brown.

1812: born.

no date: married _______ Bell.
Susan Downing (daughter of William and Margaret (Jenkins) Downing)

1817: born.

12 Jan 1832: married Garrard County, Kentucky, Hiram Dickerson. Bondsman William Downing.

13 Dec 1832: son John Dickerson born; married Zeroda Carter.

1834: daughter Mary Dickerson born; married Woodson Ballard.

28 Jan 1836: daughter Sally Ann Dickerson born; died 24 Jan 1891; married James Gavrella Poor.

183_: son Thomas W. Dickerson born; married Mary _______.

1840: daughter Josephine Dickerson born; married James Durham.

27 Apr 1843: daughter Martha M. Dickerson born; died 27 Sept 1871.

22 Mar 1846: daughter Susanna A. Dickerson born; died 7 Nov 1909; married Robert Harvey Moore (16 Nov 1843-23 Apr 1928 Missouri). Children:

1. Viley Paress Moore born 25 Nov 1868; died 20 July 1935; married Ruth Smedley.

2. Annie Laura Moore born 4 May 1870; died 12 Sept 1950; married Edgerton C. Sharp.

3. William Oscar Moore born 11 Oct 1872: died 19 Sept 1921; married 16 Apr 1902 Bettie Frances Deakins. Children:

1. Eugene Moore born 30 Aug 1903; died 17 Dec 1905.

2. Mary Hilah Moore born 6 Feb 1906; married Raymond E. Taylor.

3. Mildred Hazel Moore born 3 July 1908; died 21 May 1912.

4. Frances Myrl Moore born 13 Jan 1910; married 23 Sept 1933 Joel D. Brummett. Lives: 4409 Greenbriar Road, Long Beach, California.

5. Ann Elizabeth Moore born 8 Apr 1912.

6. William Oscar Moore born 18 Sept 1916; died 22 June 1955; married Wanda Maree Dean.

7. George Burns Moore born 28 Nov 1920; died 17 jan 1990; married Edythe Mae Faecett.

4. Wynona Moore born 22 Oct 1872; died 19 Sept 1921; married James L. Kurd.

5. Cordial Allie Moore born 2 Feb 1876; died 6 June 1907; married Narve D. Jeffers.

6. Edward Walker Moore born 12 Feb 1880; died 28 May 1985; married Annie B. Witt.

7. Andrew Moore born 1 May 1883; died 14 Apr 1968; married Maude Carrington.

1847: daughter Margaret Dickerson born; died 1921; married Granville Moore.

1848: son Henry A. Dickerson born; married Martha J. Brown.

1850: daughter Pauline Jane Dickerson born; died 1884; married George R. Barnett.

28 Feb 1852: daughter Orpha Dickerson born; died 14 May 1931; married Charles Monroe Ruble.

1859: son James Dickerson born.

13 Mar 1901: died.

ca 1819: born.

16 Dec 1840: married Henry Alvin Kurtz. Bondsman William Downing.

Harold J. Kurtz, 122 Debbie Ave., Lancaster, KY 40444

1824: born.

1891: died, buried Downing Cemetery, Mercer County, Kentucky.

Elizabeth Downing (daughter of William and Margaret (Jenkins) Downing)

1826: born.

1855: married John J. Lightfoot.
Margaret Downing (daughter of William and Margaret (Jenkins) Downing)

1830: born.

2 Feb 1847: married Garrard County, Kentucky, Thomas Eldridge Hudson. Bondsman William Downing.

1817: St. Charles County, Missouri included Marion, Ralls, Pike, Callaway, Montgomery, Lincoln, St. Louis, St. Charles, Monroe, Warren and Audrain Counties.

1742: born.

1777: with his brother James inherited a "tract of patented land" on north side of Stoney Fork of Reed Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia, now Wythe County.

23 Mar 1778: marriage bond issued Bedford County, Virginia, Rachel Dooley daughter of Thomas Dooley, with Stephen Dooley as Surety. William and Mary Quarterly, Volume 11 p280.

(Did Rachel die Lancaster, Kentucky? Glenn Dooley, 810 Covington Avenue, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101)

1779: settled Downings Station with brother James near Fork Church. (History of Garrard county, Kentucky and Its Churches, Forrest Calico p39.

1780: bought land in Montgomery County, Virginia adjoining that of brother Ezekiel.

7 May 1781: deed from John and Andrew Downing of Lincoln County, Kentucky to Nicholas Darter 248A in Montgomery County, Virginia. Montgomery County, Virginia Deed Book A p263.

10 May 1781: received a grant of 300A on Middle Fork Sugar Creek, Lincoln County, Kentucky. Virginia Land Grant Book 2 p73. (About two or three miles from the mouth on the west side of the creek).

1781: received a grant from Virginia on Sugar Creek of 300A for William Downing. Calico p202.

24 July 1781: was Surety for the marriage of Stephen Dooley and Molly Bramlett. Bedford County, Virginia Marriages.

7 Sept 1781: deed from John and Andrew Downing of Lincoln County, Kentucky to Nicholas Darter 248A in Montgomery County, Virginia. Montgomery County, Virginia Deed Book A p263.

24 Oct 1782: Virginia State Library Document #128 - (Downey) enlisted and served as private in Lincoln County, Kentucky Militia for 32 days on an expedition against the Enemy Indians under General George Rogers Clark, discharged Nov 24 1782. George Rogers Clark and His Men, Military Records 1778-1784, Margery H. Harding, Frankfort, Kentucky: The Kentucky Historical Society, 1981.

1782: Forks of Dick's River Baptist Church - located near Downing's Station on a tract of land adjoining Myer's old mill tract on Dick's River and on this Downing tract sold to John Routt...this land was acquired from David and Elizabeth Finley. Calico p307.

1783: signed a petition (#17) for passage of more laws relating to better military protection, care of orphans, civil marriage and stray stock for his area in Kentucky. Petitions of the Early Inhabitants of Kentucky, James Rood Robertson, Louisville: John P. Morton & Co., 1914.

2 Jan 1783: m/2 Lincoln County, Kentucky, Jane/Jean Thompson (____-1 Aug 1824).

19 Mar 1783: appointed to view the best way for a road from the mouth of Hickman Creek to the Courthouse at St. Asaphs. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 1 p37.

1784: with Capt. James Downing, Ben Cooper and John Mounts was ordered to survey a road from Capt. Downing's to the horse road on the Kentucky River. Calico p188.

17 Feb 1784: entered a special bail for James Downing in the case of James Smith vs John Wood and James Downing. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 1 p141.

15 June 1784: (Downey) appointed to appraise estate of Matthias Mounts. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 1 p167.

18 June 1784: did jury duty. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 1 p194.

21 Dec 1784: James Smith vs James and John Downing - debt. Problem to be arbitrated by court appointees. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 1 p251.

18 June 1785: John Downing vs Thomas Carlan - upon a caveat (a written document filed by an interested party which stops the process of obtaining a court order until the opposition can be heard, e.g. stopping the court from probating a will) for 1000 acres of land in Fayette County, Kentucky. John Downing is no inhabitant, an alias summons issued. Virginia Supreme Court - District of Kentucky Order Book A p133.

21 June 1785: John Downing vs Nathaniel Pope - upon a caveat. An alias summons issued for Nathaniel Pope. Virginia Supreme Court - District of Kentucky Order Book A p148.

21 June 1785: John Downing vs John Abner - upon a caveat. John Abner no inhabitant, an alias summons issued. Virginia Supreme Court - District of Kentucky Order Book A p148.

20 July 1785: James Smith vs James and John Downing - debt. Ordered discontinued. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 2 p58.

20 Sept 1785: in cases of John Downing vs Nathaniel Pope and John Downing vs John Abner - John Downing consented to discontinue the case. Virginia Supreme Court - District of Kentucky Order Book A p219.

15 Aug 1786: appointed Lieutenant in brother James Downing's Company of Militia for Lincoln County, Kentucky. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 3 p5.

24 Mar 1787: case of William Harrison and Jacob Meyers vs John Allison - in case. Jury trial, verdict against John Allison and his appearance bondsman John Downing ten pounds and costs. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 3 p74.

19 June 1787: John Downing appointed Captain of the Militia of Lincoln Count in place of James Downing. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 3 p125.

15 July 1787: on tax list of Lincoln County, Kentucky.

22 Aug 1787: judgment granted to Edmund Jennings on a replevin bond (a legal action taken to regain possession of specific personal property alleged to have been unlawfully taken) against John Allison and John Downing - 19 pounds 14 shillings. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 3 p135.

5 Jan 1788: produced a Commission from the Governor appointing him Captain of Militia - took oath. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 3 p191.

22 Apr 1789: James and John Downing appointed to allot and set apart her dower to Sarah Floyd, widow of Daniel Floyd. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 3 p358.

15 Sept 1789: appointed to appraise estate of Henry Smith. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 3 p411.

29 Oct 1789: signed a petition (#58) requesting statehood for Kentucky. Petitions of the Early Inhabitants of Kentucky, James Rood Robertson, Louisville: John P. Morton & Co., 1914.

ca 1789: son James born.

12 Mar 1790: John Downing vs Ralph Morgan - debt. Case continue. Virginia Supreme Court - District of Kentucky Order Book D p407.

6 Sept 1790: recommended to the Governor that William Parks be appointed Captain of Militia in place of John Downing. Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Book 3 p520.

*8 Oct 1790: son John S. born.

15 Oct 1791: John Downing vs Ralph Morgan - debt. Jury says that Ralph Morgan did not perform as obligate and he is to pay damages and court costs. Virginia Supreme Court - District of Kentucky Order Book F p86.

29 Oct 1791: John Downing vs Ralph Morgan - debt. Case continued. Virginia Supreme Court - District of Kentucky Order Book F p175.

1796-97: with his brother James, John Mounts and Matthias Mounts, and Alex Collier founded Downing's Station near Fork Church in Garrard County at the time when it was Lincoln County, Kentucky. Calico p39.

no date: son Samuel born. (There’s a Samuel Downing in the 1840 Clay County, Indiana, census: 1 male 20-30, 1 female 15-20, 1 female 20-30.)

no date: son William born.

31 Mar 1801: son Andrew born.

1803/4: son Harrison born.

no date: daughter Mary H. born.

no date: daughter Margaret born.

no date: daughter Jean C. born.

no date: son Ezekiel born.

*1811: unrecorded will of John Downing found in St. Charles County, Missouri courthouse in a box marked "Miscellaneous, Old Papers, Unproven Wills". We presume the lack of a date prevented it entering into the probate process.

"In the name of God Amen I John Downing of the Territory of Louisiany and District of St. Charles being very sick in body but of sound mind and memory yet knowing that is appointed once for all men to Die I give and recommend by Soul into the hand that gave it and my body to the Earth to be buried in a Deacent Christian like Manner and I do by these presents utterly Revoke and disanul all former wills Testaments and legacies Bequeaths and Ratifying and Confirming this and this alone to be my last Will and Testament.

First I give and bequeath to my well Beloved wife Jean Downing all and singular the Species of property tome belonging Dureing her Natural and Single life and after her Death I also Give and bequeath to my three Sons to wit James Downing, Samuel Downing and Harrison Downing An Equal Share in My Negro man Louis.

I also Give and Bequeath to my three Daughters to wit Mary H. Downing, Margaret Downing, Jean C. Downing an Equal Share in my Negro man Will and I also Give and bequeath unto Each of my other four sons to wit William Downing, Andrew Downing, John Downing and Ezekiel Downing twenty five dollars.

I also leave it with my wife Jean Downing to proportion to John Downing and Ezekiel Downing as near as she Can to William and Andrew, and I do rattafie and confirm This as my last will and Testament. John Downing."

Witnesses: James Green, Elizabeth Goodrich and Peter Fourney.

27 Sept 1811: died St. Charles County, Missouri. (Bible 1)

24 Dec 1811: inventory of estate included 2 slaves, 175 gallons of whisky, livestock, rifle, etc. Account rendered: to Jane Downing aministratrix and to William Downing, balance $1224.

28 Aug 1813: wife Jane, executrix made final accounting of husband's estate. St. Charles County, Missouri Estate Box 34 #774.

24 Jan 1814: received of Jane Downing administratrix of John Downing $117.50 due on account against estate of William Downing.

25 May 1820: Jane Downing vs Margaret Downing administratrix of Andrew Downing - debt. Verdict: pay it. St. Charles County, Missouri estate of Andrew Downing.

*17 Mar 1824: will of Jane/Jean Downing written - "In the Name of God Amen. I, Jean Downing of the State of Missouri, County of St. Louis and Township of Bonhomme, being very sick in body, but of sound mind and memory, knowing that it is appointed for all once to die, I give and recommend my Soul to God who gave it, and my body to the Earth - to be buried in a decent and Christian manner. I do by these presents utterly revoke and make null and void all former Wills, Testaments and Legacies - rattifying and confirming this, and this alone to be my last Will and Testament -

First I do appoint my sons John Downing and Samuel Downing to be the Executors of this Will.

I give and bequeath to my Son William Downing all the horses and all the neat Cattle, except a cow and a two years old heifer which I bequeath to Mary my Grand Daughter, heiress and Child of my Son Andrew Downing, deceassed and a two years old heiffer which I bequeath to my Grand Son William, son of John Downing. I also give and bequeath to Samuel and Harrisons my sons, an equal share to each, my right to a third part in a negro man named Louis.

I give and bequeath to my son Harrison Downing all the wages which my negro man Louis -------_____________.

I also give and bequeath to my son William my Chairs, Bureaus and Fallingleaf Table and the balance of a Note which I hold against John M. Knight.

I also give and bequeath to my son Harrison Downing a Fallingleaf Table and an Iron pot.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this seventeenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four."

Jean Downing signed with her mark.

Witnesses: Jedediah Kingsley, Sarah Rice and Ezekiel Downing.

1 Aug 1824: died St. Charles County, Missouri. (Bible 1) Estate Box 34 File 774. Also listed in St. Louis County, Missouri Will Bk A p200.

*28 Sept 1824: will entered into probate with John Downing, Samuel Downing as principals, Jedidiah Kingsley and Ezekiel Downing swearing that they saw her sign her will and William Downing and Jedediah Kingsley, Securties.

29 Nov 1824: estate appraised $156.50.

*17 Jan 1825: appraisal and inventory of Jean/Jane Downing's estate -

(far right column indicates purchaser and the amount paid at the sale of Jane Downing's estate 29 Nov 1825.)

1 black and white cow and calf $8.00

1 brindle cow 6.00

1 old cow 7.00

1 red and white cow 6.00

1 black mare 30.00

1 sorrel horse 40.00

1 chesnut sorrel horse 50.00

1 sheep 1.50 Samuel Downing $1.56¼

1 loom 6.00

1 lot of castings 2.00 William Downing 3.00

1 barrel .25

1 barshes plow 2.00 William Downing 2.50

some fethers and beadstid 5.00 Samuel Downing 9.25

1 beadstid 1.00 William Downing .25

1 square table 1.00 William Downing 1.00

1 flax heckel and howel 3.00 William Downing 1.12½

1 lot books 1.00 John Downing 1.00

1 rifle gun and powder horn 9.00 John Downing 10.00

1 pewter dish .50 John Downing .50

1 pare of fire tongs .50 William Downing .50

1 side saddle 2.00 John Downing .50

*16 Dec 1826: John and Samuel Downing Executors of Fathers and Mothers Wills Received by me and satisfied. William Downing, Ezekiel Downing.

*16 Dec 1826: John and Samuel Downing Executors of Jane Downing my part In full of my Fathers and mothers will Received by me and Satisfied. William Downing, Harris Downing.

*17 Mar 1827: received of John and Samuel Downing Executors of the Estate of Jane and John Downing the sum of 15 dollars in full of all debts, _________ and demands which I have or can pretend to have against the said estate as also in full of my part of the estate which was Justly coming to me as one of heirs of said estate. Received By me and satisfied. Samuel Luniss. Margaret Luniss.

*4 August 1827: received of Samuel and John Downing, Executors of the last Will and Testament of Jane Downing decd the full amount of property and money devised to me as one of the devisies of said Jane Downing. John Chapman. St. Louis. William Triplett.

“Inherited “tract of patented land” on north side of Stony Fork of Reed Creek, Montgomery County, Virginia with brother Andrew in 1777. Granted 300 acres on Middle Fork in Lincoln County, Kentucky in 1781 (near Dix River). Settled Downings station with brother James about 1779 near Fork Church (Forrest Calico’s History of Garrard County, Kentucky and its Churches, p39). Signed petitions to General Assembly of Virginia in 1783 and 1789 (Robertson’s “Petitions of the Early Inhabitants of Kentucky...” p68, 121). Served in Lincoln County, Kentucky Militia and took oath as Captain in January 1788 (Lincoln County, Kentucky Order Bk 3 p191.)”