Frank Downing

M, #263, b. circa March 1837, d. 22 October 1874
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Birth*circa March 1837 Frank Downing was born circa March 1837 in an unknown place.1  
Milit-Beg*20 August 1862 The compiler found a Robert F Downingwho began military service on 20 August 1862 at Philadelphia, PA. This Robert F. was 26 at time of enrollment. He served as a private with Company H, 98th Infantry. However, the Robert F Downing who served with the 98th Infantry, Co H. received a pension starting 1889, died 1909; widow received a pension until she died 1911. This is the wrong Downing.2 
Marriage* He married Sarah Ann Rorer, daughter of William Rorer and Maria Litlow.3 
Death*22 October 1874 He died on 22 October 1874.1 
Burial* He was buried at Section F Lot 2, Plumstead Friends Meeting Cemetery, Doylestown, PA.1 
Research needed* The origins of Frank Downing have not been discovered as of this date. Leads to pursue include the Quaker records for Plumstead Friends Meeting as well as the death certificates of his sons on which Frank's birth place might be listed. 

Family

Sarah Ann Rorer b. Dec 1845, d. 27 Dec 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S1185] Frank Downing, Plumstead Friends Meeting Burial Grounds gravestone inscriptions, Bucks County Genealogical Society website, www.bucksgen.org.
  2. [S1396] Robert F. Downing, Civil War veterans card file, 1861-1866, FHL microfilm 1205223.
  3. [S1178] Sarah A. Downing, Certificate of Death.