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Benjamin Henry Downs

Male 1845 - 1927  (82 years)


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  1. 1.  Benjamin Henry Downs was born on 1 May 1845 in 8, Grantham Place, Mayfair, St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England; was christened on 27 Jul 1845 in St George's Church, Hanover Square, St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England; died on 15 Sep 1927 in 164, St Johns Hill, Battersea, Surrey, England; was buried on 21 Sep 1927 in Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdalen And Earlsfield Roads, Wandsworth, Surrey, England.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 17, Blantyre Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 8, Grantham Place, Mayfair, St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England
    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189185647
    • Census Return: 30 Mar 1851, 10, John Street, St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England
    • Census Missing: 1861
    • Occupation: 1871; Pot Man at Rose and Crown, High Road, Knightsbridge, Westminster, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, Rose and Crown, High Road, Knightsbridge, Westminster, Middlesex, England
    • Literate: 1873
    • Residence: 21 Jun 1873, Park Crescent Mews, Marylebone, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 21 Jun 1873; Smith
    • Residence: 25 Jun 1875, 5, Hart Street, St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 25 Jun 1875; Coach Smith
    • Occupation: Between 1881 and 1891; Smith's Labourer / Smith's Mate / Whitesmith's Labourer
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 10, Elcho Street, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 25, Luna Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1901; General Labourer
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 40, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1911; Gas Fitter
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 9, Crossfield Road South, Hampstead, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    Frederick Downs - head - married - age 33 - farrier - born Bury St Edmunds
    Hannah Downs - wife - married - age 33 - born Denston, Suffolk
    Benjamin Downs - son - age 6 - born St George Hanover Square
    Ann Downs - daur - age 3 - born St George Hanover Square
    Elizabeth Slowgrove - aunt - widow - age 38 - workwoman - born Penrith, Cornwall

    Census Return:
    living with Norman household -
    Benjamin Downs - servant - unmarried - age 25 - pot man - born London

    Census Return:
    Benjamin H. Downes - head - married - age 34 - smith's labourer - born London, Middlesex
    Mary E. Downes - wife - married - age 26 - born Marylebone, Middlesex
    Frederick J. Downes - son - age 7 - scholar - born Marylebone, Middlesex
    Benjamin H. Downes - son - age 5 - scholar - born Grosvenor Square, Middlesex

    Census Return:
    2 rooms -
    Benjamin Downs - head - married - age 44 - smith's mate - employed - born St George's, London
    Mary Downs - wife - married - age 36 - born Marylebone, London
    Benjamin Downs - son - age 15 - errand boy - employed - born St George's, London
    Lily Downs - daur - age 9 -born Battersea, London
    George Downs - son - age 5 - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Downs - daur - age 3 - born Chelsea, London

    Census Return:
    Benjamin H. Downs - head - married - age 55 - general labourer - worker - born St George Hanover Square
    Mary E. Downs - wife - married - age 46 - born Marylebone
    George A. Downs - son - single - age 15 - errand boy - worker - born Chelsea
    Emily C. Downs - daur - single - age 13 - born Chelsea

    Census Return:
    9 Crossfield Rd South Hampstead
    Hubert Putt - Head - 25 - Married - 5 years married - 2 children born alive - 2 children still living - 0 children who have died - House Painter - Industry: Builder - worker - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Putt - wife - 24 - married - born Chelsea, London
    Emily M. Putt - daughter - 4 - born Fulham, London
    Ivy Putt - daughter - 2 - born Willesden, London
    Benjamin Downs - father in law - 65 - widower - Fitter Gas - worker - born St George's W. London
    14 rooms

    Benjamin married Mary Emma Coxhill on 21 Jun 1873 in Holy Trinity Church, Marylebone, Middlesex, England. Mary (daughter of Joseph Coxhill and Hannah Clements) was born on 6 Nov 1854 in 20, Great Barton Street, Marylebone, Middlesex, England; died on 27 Jun 1909 in 40, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England; was buried on 3 Jul 1909 in Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdalen And Earlsfield Roads, Wandsworth, Surrey, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Frederick Joseph Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1873 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England; died on 13 Oct 1955 in The Orpington Hospital, Orpington, Kent, England.
    2. 3. Benjamin Henry Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1875 in 5, Hart Street, St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England; died on 11 May 1934 in 118, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England; was buried on 17 May 1934 in Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdalen And Earlsfield Roads, Wandsworth, Surrey, England.
    3. 4. Lily Mary Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1882 in 10, Elcho Street, Battersea, Surrey, England; died on 20 Jan 1962 in Ashford Hospital, Stanwell, Middlesex, England.
    4. 5. George Alfred Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1885 in 17, Blantyre Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England; was christened on 22 Nov 1885 in St John's Church, Worlds End, Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 11 Apr 1949 in 6, Tower Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England; was buried on 16 Apr 1949 in Willesden New Cemetery, Franklyn Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England.
    5. 6. Emily Charlotte Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1888 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 5 Nov 1965 in Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frederick Joseph Downs Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 4 Jul 1873 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England; died on 13 Oct 1955 in The Orpington Hospital, Orpington, Kent, England.

    Other Events:

    • Education: 1881, Battersea, Surrey, England; Scholar
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 10, Elcho Street, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Military Service: Between 1892 and 1896; Naval Rating
    • Occupation: 1901; Waiter
    • Occupation: 1911; Restaurant Waiter
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 20, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1955, Bromley, Kent, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    Benjamin H. Downes - head - married - age 34 - smith's labourer - born London, Middlesex
    Mary E. Downes - wife - married - age 26 - born Marylebone, Middlesex
    Frederick J. Downes - son - age 7 - scholar - born Marylebone, Middlesex
    Benjamin H. Downes - son - age 5 - scholar - born Grosvenor Square, Middlesex

    Military Service:
    Frederick Downs
    Official Number: 168693
    Place of Birth: Marylebone, London
    Date of Birth 04 July 1873
    Occupation: Servant
    Height 5 foot 5 inches
    Hair Brown
    Eyes Brown
    Complexion Fresh
    Rating: Domestic 2nd class
    Ships Served on:
    'Thames' 21 July 1892 - 3 Sep 1892 - character VG - shore Pa off
    'Victory' 16 Nov 1892 - 11 Oct 1893 - character VG
    'Immoralite' 12 Oct 1893 - 25 May 1894 - character VG
    'Blenheim' 26 May 1894 - 3 Sep 1895 - character VG
    'Archer' 4 Sep 1895 - 25 Apr 1896 - character VG
    'Victor Emmanuel' 26 Apr 1896 - 9 Jun 1896 - character VG - shore own request
    Clothing and Bedding Gratuities - £1 G.B. Mar 1893
    Catalogue Reference:ADM/188/275 Image Reference: 192 / 162

    Frederick married Catherine Watson in 1900 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Catherine was born on 2 Nov 1874 in Cromarty, Cromartyshire (Ross and Cromarty), Scotland; died on 21 Jan 1955 in Bromley, Kent, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Frederick Donald Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1901 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1987 in Berne, Switzerland.
    2. 8. Benjamin George Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jan 1903 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1981 in Surrey, England.
    3. 9. Consuelo Cecilia Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1905 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1976 in Lambeth, Surrey, England.
    4. 10. Douglas Henry James Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1908 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1997 in Hastings, Sussex, England.
    5. 11. Iris Catherine Margaret Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1910 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 2004 in Droxford, Hampshire, England.
    6. 12. Ronald Gordon Montague Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1915 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 2005 in Bromley, Kent, England.

  2. 3.  Benjamin Henry Downs Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 25 Jun 1875 in 5, Hart Street, St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England; died on 11 May 1934 in 118, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England; was buried on 17 May 1934 in Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdalen And Earlsfield Roads, Wandsworth, Surrey, England.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Maintenance Fitter
    • Education: 1881, Battersea, Surrey, England; Scholar
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 10, Elcho Street, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Occupation: 1891; Errand Boy
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 25, Luna Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 23 Apr 1896, 7, Porten Road, Hammersmith, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 23 Apr 1896; Valet
    • Military Service: 1897; Driver 10993
    • Occupation: 1911; Stoker Electric Power House
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 13, Ethelburga Street, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Occupation: 15 Apr 1926; Engineer's Fitter - Journeyman
    • Residence: 20 Sep 1930, 118, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Occupation: 14 May 1932; Fitter
    • Residence: 11 May 1934, 118, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Occupation: 11 May 1934; Boiler Fitter At Electricity Power Station (L.P.T.B.)

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    Benjamin H. Downes - head - married - age 34 - smith's labourer - born London, Middlesex
    Mary E. Downes - wife - married - age 26 - born Marylebone, Middlesex
    Frederick J. Downes - son - age 7 - scholar - born Marylebone, Middlesex
    Benjamin H. Downes - son - age 5 - scholar - born Grosvenor Square, Middlesex

    Census Return:
    2 rooms -
    Benjamin Downs - head - married - age 44 - smith's mate - employed - born St George's, London
    Mary Downs - wife - married - age 36 - born Marylebone, London
    Benjamin Downs - son - age 15 - errand boy - employed - born St George's, London
    Lily Downs - daur - age 9 -born Battersea, London
    George Downs - son - age 5 - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Downs - daur - age 3 - born Chelsea, London

    Benjamin married Ellen Sophia Heath. Ellen (daughter of Edwin Heath and Mary Ann Bullock) was born on 25 Sep 1881 in 34, Arthur Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 6 Aug 1959 in 3, Rusham Road, Battersea, Surrey, England; was buried on 11 Aug 1959 in Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdalen And Earlsfield Roads, Wandsworth, Surrey, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. George Alfred Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Sep 1904; died in 1904.
    2. 14. Violet Ellen "Vi" Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1905 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in Jan 1995 in Sutton, Surrey, England.
    3. 15. Frederick Henry "Fred" Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1907 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 21 Nov 1987.
    4. 16. Ivy Kathleen Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1909 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 16 Jun 2006 in Worthing, Sussex, England.
    5. 17. Stanley Edwin "Stan" Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1911 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died in 1942 in Battersea, Surrey, England.
    6. 18. Doreen Ruby "Dorrie" Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1913 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died on 29 Feb 1996 in London, England.
    7. 19. Lily Mary "Babs" Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1915 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died on 6 Oct 1938; was buried in Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdalen And Earlsfield Roads, Wandsworth, Surrey, England.
    8. 20. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 21. Iris Olive Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1920 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died in Aug 1996 in Merton, Surrey, England.
    10. 22. Sydney Alfred "Sid" Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1921 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died in Sep 1991 in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.
    11. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Benjamin married Harriet Elizabeth Wilson on 23 Apr 1896 (Separated) in Fulham, Middlesex, England. Harriet (daughter of Robert Wilson and Sarah) was born on 30 Dec 1877 in Battersea, Surrey, England; was christened on 29 Feb 1880 in St John's Church, Worlds End, Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1948 in Surrey, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Annie Minnie Elizabeth Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1897 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 4 Sep 1956 in Claremont, Western Australia, Australia; was buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Railway Road, Karrakatta, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
    2. 25. Benjamin Robert Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1899 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1900 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England.

  3. 4.  Lily Mary Downs Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 28 Feb 1882 in 10, Elcho Street, Battersea, Surrey, England; died on 20 Jan 1962 in Ashford Hospital, Stanwell, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Lillian Mary Downs
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 25, Luna Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 10, New Kings Road, Fulham, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1962, 1, Unwin Avenue, Bedfont, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    2 rooms -
    Benjamin Downs - head - married - age 44 - smith's mate - employed - born St George's, London
    Mary Downs - wife - married - age 36 - born Marylebone, London
    Benjamin Downs - son - age 15 - errand boy - employed - born St George's, London
    Lily Downs - daur - age 9 -born Battersea, London
    George Downs - son - age 5 - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Downs - daur - age 3 - born Chelsea, London


  4. 5.  George Alfred Downs Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 30 Oct 1885 in 17, Blantyre Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England; was christened on 22 Nov 1885 in St John's Church, Worlds End, Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 11 Apr 1949 in 6, Tower Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England; was buried on 16 Apr 1949 in Willesden New Cemetery, Franklyn Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186855773
    • Occupation: Clerk
    • Occupation: Coach Trimmer
    • Occupation: Ice Cream Seller
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 25, Luna Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1901; Errand Boy
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 40, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Military Service: Between 22 Jul 1901 and 29 Oct 1923; Royal Marine Light Infantry
    • Occupation: 1911; Private in the Royal Marines
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham, Kent, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    2 rooms -
    Benjamin Downs - head - married - age 44 - smith's mate - employed - born St George's, London
    Mary Downs - wife - married - age 36 - born Marylebone, London
    Benjamin Downs - son - age 15 - errand boy - employed - born St George's, London
    Lily Downs - daur - age 9 -born Battersea, London
    George Downs - son - age 5 - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Downs - daur - age 3 - born Chelsea, London

    Census Return:
    Benjamin H. Downs - head - married - age 55 - general labourer - worker - born St George Hanover Square
    Mary E. Downs - wife - married - age 46 - born Marylebone
    George A. Downs - son - single - age 15 - errand boy - worker - born Chelsea
    Emily C. Downs - daur - single - age 13 - born Chelsea

    Military Service:
    Chatham Division. Private 12659
    ADM 159/56

    Census Return:
    Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham
    George A. Downs - 27 - single - Royal Marine L.I. Private - M'Sex, Chelsea

    George married Eleanor Catherine Fordham on 8 Feb 1910 in Fulham Registry Office, Fulham, Middlesex, England. Eleanor (daughter of Henry Francis Fordham and Rachel Martha Carroll) was born on 30 Jul 1886 in 18, Vespan Road, Shepherds Bush, Middlesex, England; died on 6 May 1958 in 6, Tower Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England; was buried in Willesden New Cemetery, Franklyn Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. George Henry Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Feb 1910 in 11, Tubbs Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 17 Jun 1974 in Paddington, Middlesex, England.
    2. 27. Rose Eleanor Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jan 1916 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; was christened on 26 Mar 1916 in St Mary's Church, Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 3 Aug 1992 in Witham, Essex, England.
    3. 28. Daisy Lilian Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jul 1920 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 5 May 1992 in Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England.
    4. 29. Marjory Elsie Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Aug 1922 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died in Apr 2003 in Epping, Essex, England.
    5. 30. Vera Eileen Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Mar 1924 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 12 Nov 1979 in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England.
    6. 31. Stanley Albert Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1925 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died in Mar 1987 in Braintree, Essex, England.
    7. 32. Cyril Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Aug 1928 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 23 Jun 1993 in Enfield, Middlesex, England.

  5. 6.  Emily Charlotte Downs Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 5 Apr 1888 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 5 Nov 1965 in Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 25, Luna Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 31 Mar 1901, 40, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 9, Crossfield Road South, Hampstead, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 1954 and 1965, 14, Millcrest Road, Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, England
    • Administration: 20 Apr 1966, London, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    2 rooms -
    Benjamin Downs - head - married - age 44 - smith's mate - employed - born St George's, London
    Mary Downs - wife - married - age 36 - born Marylebone, London
    Benjamin Downs - son - age 15 - errand boy - employed - born St George's, London
    Lily Downs - daur - age 9 -born Battersea, London
    George Downs - son - age 5 - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Downs - daur - age 3 - born Chelsea, London

    Census Return:
    Benjamin H. Downs - head - married - age 55 - general labourer - worker - born St George Hanover Square
    Mary E. Downs - wife - married - age 46 - born Marylebone
    George A. Downs - son - single - age 15 - errand boy - worker - born Chelsea
    Emily C. Downs - daur - single - age 13 - born Chelsea

    Census Return:
    9 Crossfield Rd South Hampstead
    Hubert Putt - Head - 25 - Married - 5 years married - 2 children born alive - 2 children still living - 0 children who have died - House Painter - Industry: Builder - worker - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Putt - wife - 24 - married - born Chelsea, London
    Emily M. Putt - daughter - 4 - born Fulham, London
    Ivy Putt - daughter - 2 - born Willesden, London
    Benjamin Downs - father in law - 65 - widower - Fitter Gas - worker - born St George's W. London
    14 rooms

    Residence:
    Telephone Cuffly 2971

    Administration:
    Emily Charlotte Vaughan of 14 Millcrest Road Goffs Oak Hertfordshire died 5 November 1965
    Administration (limited) London 20 April 1966 to Alfred Bartle solicitor attorney of Marjorie Keating £5051

    Emily married Hubert Putt in 1905 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Hubert (son of Edward Putt and Mary Ann Beales) was born on 10 Sep 1885 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1940 in Ware, Hertfordshire, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 33. Emily May Putt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1906 in Fulham, Middlesex, England; and died.
    2. 34. Helena Ivy "Ivy" Putt  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1909 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; and died.
    3. 35. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 36. Hubert Edward Putt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1917 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England; died in Dec 2005 in Enfield, Middlesex, England.
    5. 37. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 38. John Howard Putt  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1927 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England; died in 1999 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.

    Emily married Rupert Frederick "Ru" Vaughan on 16 Apr 1950 in Ware, Hertfordshire, England. Rupert was born in 1909 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England; died on 13 Nov 1965 in Goffs Oak, Hertfordshire, England. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Frederick Donald Downs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Mar 1901 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1987 in Berne, Switzerland.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 20, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England

    Frederick married Paula Bachmann in 1932 in Lewisham, Kent, England. Paula and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 8.  Benjamin George Downs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 24 Jan 1903 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1981 in Surrey, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 20, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England

    Benjamin married Hilda M. Elston in 1926 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Hilda and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Peter Donald Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1926 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1997 in Ontario, Canada.

  3. 9.  Consuelo Cecilia Downs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Mar 1905 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1976 in Lambeth, Surrey, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Consuelo Secelia
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 20, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England

    Consuelo married Francis William Ernest Timbrell in 1929 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Francis was born in 1902; died in 1978. [Group Sheet]


  4. 10.  Douglas Henry James Downs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Jan 1908 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1997 in Hastings, Sussex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 20, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England

    Douglas married Elsie I. Cooper in 1938 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Elsie and died. [Group Sheet]

    Douglas married Elsie I. Cooper in 1952 in Hastings, Sussex, England. Elsie and died. [Group Sheet]


  5. 11.  Iris Catherine Margaret Downs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 10 Jun 1910 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 2004 in Droxford, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 20, Lots Road, Chelsea, Middlesex, England

    Iris married Albert W. Jenkinson in 1936 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Albert and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 12.  Ronald Gordon Montague Downs Descendancy chart to this point (2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 Jan 1915 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 2005 in Bromley, Kent, England.

  7. 13.  George Alfred Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 29 Sep 1904; died in 1904.

  8. 14.  Violet Ellen "Vi" Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 24 Aug 1905 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in Jan 1995 in Sutton, Surrey, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 13, Ethelburga Street, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Cremated: 26 Jan 1995, Sutton, Surrey, England


  9. 15.  Frederick Henry "Fred" Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 Sep 1907 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 21 Nov 1987.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 13, Ethelburga Street, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Residence: 14 May 1932, 18, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Occupation: 14 May 1932; Fitter's Mate
    • Informant: 11 May 1934, Battersea, Surrey, England; for his father's death
    • Residence: 11 May 1934, 169, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Informant: 6 Aug 1959, Battersea, Surrey, England; for his mother's death
    • Residence: 6 Aug 1959, "Quinton", Wood Lane, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England
    • Informant: 4 May 1968, Windsor, Berkshire, England; for his wife's death
    • Residence: 4 May 1968, "Quinton", Wood Lane, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England
    • Occupation: 4 May 1968; Company Director: Engineering

    Frederick married Irene. Irene and died. [Group Sheet]

    Frederick married Amy Mary Pollard on 14 May 1932 in St Mary's Church, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England. Amy (daughter of George Edward Pollard) was born about 1913; died on 4 May 1968 in King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, Berkshire, England. [Group Sheet]


  10. 16.  Ivy Kathleen Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 29 Jul 1909 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 16 Jun 2006 in Worthing, Sussex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 13, Ethelburga Street, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Residence: 20 Sep 1930, 118, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England

    Ivy married Edwin J. K. "Ted" Daly on 20 Sep 1930 in St Mary's Church, Church Road, Battersea, Surrey, England. Edwin and died. [Group Sheet]


  11. 17.  Stanley Edwin "Stan" Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Apr 1911 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died in 1942 in Battersea, Surrey, England.

  12. 18.  Doreen Ruby "Dorrie" Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Mar 1913 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died on 29 Feb 1996 in London, England.

    Doreen married Reginald G. Squires in 1937 in Battersea, Surrey, England. Reginald was born in 1905; and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 46. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 47. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 19.  Lily Mary "Babs" Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Sep 1915 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died on 6 Oct 1938; was buried in Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdalen And Earlsfield Roads, Wandsworth, Surrey, England.

    Lily married Cecil Leggett in 1935 in Battersea, Surrey, England. Cecil and died. [Group Sheet]

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

  14. 20.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  15. 21.  Iris Olive Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 18 Feb 1920 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died in Aug 1996 in Merton, Surrey, England.

    Iris married Leonard J. Hannaford in 1941 in Battersea, Surrey, England. Leonard was born in 9 Apr or 4 Sep 1915; died on 1 Apr 1999 in London, England. [Group Sheet]

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

  16. 22.  Sydney Alfred "Sid" Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 15 Dec 1921 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; died in Sep 1991 in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.

    Sydney married Violet E. Hall in 1946 in Battersea, Surrey, England. Violet and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 50. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 23.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living (daughter of John Robinson and Winifred May Spellman) [Group Sheet]

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

  18. 24.  Annie Minnie Elizabeth Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 20 May 1897 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died on 4 Sep 1956 in Claremont, Western Australia, Australia; was buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Railway Road, Karrakatta, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 13, Ethelburga Street, Battersea, Surrey, England
    • Emigration: 1921; to Melbourne, Australia

    Annie married Raleigh Langlands Jack. Raleigh (son of William Langlands Jack and Elizabeth) was born on 24 Dec 1900; was christened on 4 Jul 1901; died in 1978 in Victoria, Australia. [Group Sheet]

    Annie married Murdoch Stanton Hale in 1917 (Bigamous) in St Pancras, Middlesex, England. Murdoch (son of George Richard Hale and Fanny Jemima) was born in 1892 in New Zealand; died in 1936 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet]


  19. 25.  Benjamin Robert Downs Descendancy chart to this point (3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 10 Jun 1899 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1900 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England.

  20. 26.  George Henry Downs Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 17 Feb 1910 in 11, Tubbs Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 17 Jun 1974 in Paddington, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186856721
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 26, Shelley Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England
    • Admon: 29 Jan 1953, Leicester, Leicestershire, England; his wife's uncle Ernest Smith
    • Executor: 15 Nov 1955, Leicester, Leicestershire, England; his wife's aunt Lilian Smith
    • Medical: Abt 1971, Hayes, Middlesex, England; a stroke

    Notes:

    (Medical):See attached sources.

    Census Return:
    26 Shelley Road, Harlesden
    1 room
    Eleanor Catherine Downs - Wife - 25 - Married for 2 years - 1 child born alive - 1 child still living - Laundress Ironer - worker - born Royal Kensington Parish
    George Henry Downs - Son - 13 months - born Harlesden

    Medical:
    George and Olive went to a Bingo Hall in Hayes and he started to feel ill, they had difficulty getting home as they had to go by bus as they had no car. He had to walk the length of Somervell Road from the bus stop dragging his leg. The next day he was diagnosed as having a stroke. It affected his arm and leg, probably his left side as Janice thinks he could still write ok. He was left with a weakness in his arm.

    George married Olive Smith on 3 Aug 1940 in St Paul's Church, South Harrow, Middlesex, England. Olive (daughter of Frank Smith and Emily Tatlock) was born on 3 Aug 1913 in 3, Whitby Road, South Harrow, Middlesex, England; died on 12 Aug 2006 in Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire, England. [Group Sheet]

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

  21. 27.  Rose Eleanor Downs Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 30 Jan 1916 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; was christened on 26 Mar 1916 in St Mary's Church, Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 3 Aug 1992 in Witham, Essex, England.

    Rose married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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

    Rose married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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

  22. 28.  Daisy Lilian Downs Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 19 Jul 1920 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 5 May 1992 in Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Daisy Lilian Pursey
    • Residence: 1992, 18, Pelly Avenue, Witham, Essex, England
    • Probate: 15 Jun 1992, Ipswich, Suffolk, England

    Notes:

    Probate:
    Daisy Lilian Pursey of 18 Pelly Avenue Witham Essex died 5 May 1992. Probate Ipswich 15 June 1992 Not exceeding £125,000 9251509420E

    Daisy married Ernest George Pursey on 15 Feb 1941 (Separated) in Willesden, Middlesex, England. Ernest (son of Ernest George Pursey and Gertrude Ellen Taylor) was born on 21 Jul 1910; died in Jun 1997 in Brent, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  23. 29.  Marjory Elsie Downs Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Aug 1922 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died in Apr 2003 in Epping, Essex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Marjorie Elsie Downs

    Marjory married Benjamin James West in 1951 in Willesden, Middlesex, England. Benjamin was born on 2 Dec 1908 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died in Feb 1999 in Haringey, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 58. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  24. 30.  Vera Eileen Downs Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Mar 1924 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 12 Nov 1979 in Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England.

    Vera married David Douglas Moody on 10 Dec 1949 in Willesden, Middlesex, England. David was born on 10 Mar 1924; died on 6 Mar 2006. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 59. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 60. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  25. 31.  Stanley Albert Downs Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 3 Nov 1925 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died in Mar 1987 in Braintree, Essex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Military Service: Fleet Air Arm


  26. 32.  Cyril Downs Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 29 Aug 1928 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; died on 23 Jun 1993 in Enfield, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Military Service: army

    Cyril married Vera Robinson on 19 Dec 1953. Vera was born on 18 Sep 1931; died on 14 Jan 1978 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 61. Robert Downs  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1954; died on 2 Dec 1983 in Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England.
    2. 62. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 63. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Cyril married Living [Group Sheet]


  27. 33.  Emily May Putt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1906 in Fulham, Middlesex, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 9, Crossfield Road South, Hampstead, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    9 Crossfield Rd South Hampstead
    Hubert Putt - Head - 25 - Married - 5 years married - 2 children born alive - 2 children still living - 0 children who have died - House Painter - Industry: Builder - worker - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Putt - wife - 24 - married - born Chelsea, London
    Emily M. Putt - daughter - 4 - born Fulham, London
    Ivy Putt - daughter - 2 - born Willesden, London
    Benjamin Downs - father in law - 65 - widower - Fitter Gas - worker - born St George's W. London
    14 rooms

    Emily married William H. Gray in 1928 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England. William and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 64. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 65. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 34.  Helena Ivy "Ivy" Putt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1909 in Willesden, Middlesex, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 9, Crossfield Road South, Hampstead, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    9 Crossfield Rd South Hampstead
    Hubert Putt - Head - 25 - Married - 5 years married - 2 children born alive - 2 children still living - 0 children who have died - House Painter - Industry: Builder - worker - born Chelsea, London
    Emily Putt - wife - 24 - married - born Chelsea, London
    Emily M. Putt - daughter - 4 - born Fulham, London
    Ivy Putt - daughter - 2 - born Willesden, London
    Benjamin Downs - father in law - 65 - widower - Fitter Gas - worker - born St George's W. London
    14 rooms

    Helena married Alfred C. Salisbury in 1929 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England. Alfred and died. [Group Sheet]

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

  29. 35.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married S.J. Moore [Group Sheet]


  30. 36.  Hubert Edward Putt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 21 Jun 1917 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England; died in Dec 2005 in Enfield, Middlesex, England.

    Hubert married Ivy M. Debney in 1939 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England. Ivy and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 67. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 68. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  31. 37.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married G.E. Wood [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 69. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 70. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  32. 38.  John Howard Putt Descendancy chart to this point (6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 26 Apr 1927 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England; died in 1999 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.


Generation: 4

  1. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Frederick3, 2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1)

  2. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Frederick3, 2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1)

  3. 41.  Peter Donald Downs Descendancy chart to this point (8.Benjamin3, 2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1) was born in 1926 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; died in 1997 in Ontario, Canada.

  4. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Iris3, 2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1)

  5. 43.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (11.Iris3, 2.Frederick2, 1.Benjamin1)

  6. 44.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Doreen3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  7. 45.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Doreen3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  8. 46.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Doreen3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  9. 47.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (18.Doreen3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  10. 48.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lily3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  11. 49.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (21.Iris3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  12. 50.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (22.Sydney3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  13. 51.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (22.Sydney3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  14. 52.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (22.Sydney3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

  15. 53.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (23.Living3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living (son of Maitland Day Hawkins and Living) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 71. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 72. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 54.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (26.George3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living (son of Charles Edward Willis and Alice Jessie Holland) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 73. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 74. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 55.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (27.Rose3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 75. Claire Rowley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1976 in Chelmsford, Essex, England; died on 12 Feb 2008 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried in Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground, Walkford, Christchurch, Dorset, England.
    2. 76. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 56.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (27.Rose3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 77. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 78. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 79. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married A.J. Upson [Group Sheet]


  19. 57.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (29.Marjory3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet]


  20. 58.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (29.Marjory3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

  21. 59.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (30.Vera3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 80. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 81. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  22. 60.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (30.Vera3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living (daughter of Living and Living) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 82. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 83. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  23. 61.  Robert Downs Descendancy chart to this point (32.Cyril3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 21 Sep 1954; died on 2 Dec 1983 in Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England.

  24. 62.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (32.Cyril3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 84. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 85. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  25. 63.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (32.Cyril3, 5.George2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Living married Living (son of Living and Living) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 86. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 87. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 88. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  26. 64.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (33.Emily3, 6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)

  27. 65.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (33.Emily3, 6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)

  28. 66.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (34.Helena3, 6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)

  29. 67.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (36.Hubert3, 6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)

  30. 68.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (36.Hubert3, 6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)

  31. 69.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (37.Living3, 6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)

  32. 70.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (37.Living3, 6.Emily2, 1.Benjamin1)