Person:Darius Downey (2)

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Darius E. Downey
b.5 Sep 1865 Newburg, New Brunswick, Canada
d.1935
Parents and Siblings
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m. 6 Dec 1844
  1. Frances Downey1848 - 1861
  2. Stephen I. Downey1850 - 1937
  3. William Henry Downey1853 - 1922
  4. George Ira Downey1854 - 1948
  5. Wilson M. Downey1859 - 1871
  6. Darius E. Downey1865 - 1935
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Darius E. Downey1865 - 1935
  • W.  Emma M. Shaw1863 - 1951
m. 9 Aug 1893
  1. Grace Downey1886 -
  2. Guy Downey1890 -
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Facts and Events
Name Darius E. Downey
Alt Name David _____
Gender Male
Birth? 5 Sep 1865 Newburg, New Brunswick, Canada
Marriage 9 Aug 1893 Newburg Junction, Carleton, New Brunswickto Emma M. Shaw
Death? 1935
Burial? Lower Brighton


Headstone Lower Brighton Cemetery Darius E. Downey 1866 - 1935 [IT: Noted by K.H. Downey August 5, 1998:IT] Name also spelt Darrias D. - PANB

Britton Family First Reunion 1925 The Press Newspaper Sept. 8, 1925. The Britton family reunion was held on Tuesday afternoon, August 27, 1925, at the home of Mr. Darius Downey, Brighton, N.B. On account of short notice ten families could not be present. Those Present were: Mr & Mrs Darius Downey, Brighton, N.B. Mr & Mrs George Downey, Brighton, N.B. Mrs. Emma DeWare, Waterville, N.B. Mr & Mrs Gerald DeWare, Waterville, N.B. Mr. & Mrs. Burrell Britton, Woodstock, N.B. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Britton, Woodstock, N.B. Miss Jacqueline, Woodstock, N.B. Mr. & Mrs. George H. Sutton, Woodstock, N.B. Master Reid Britton, Woodstock, N.B. Mrs. P. J. McCourtney, Augusta, Maine, USA. The invited guests present were Mr. George McLaughlin of Perth, N.B., Mrs. Roddie Richardson of Brighton, Mr. Frank A. Sutton of Lynn, Mass. The banquet was set in Mr. Downey's beautiful orchard, " in the shade of the old apple trees." The table was a delight to the eye. While the birds sang in the trees, those present sat down and did full justice to the good things set before them. Brief remarks were made by Mr. Gerald DeWare and Mr. Burrell Britton. The following committee was appointed to make arrangements for a yearly Reunion to be held in the month of August.: George H Sutton, chairman; Mrs. Gerald DeWare, vice chairman; Harold Britton, recording secretary; Mrs. Harold Britton, George Downey, Burrell Britton and George Britton. George H. Sutton was chairman of the committee. A most enjoyable time was spent by all. The first annual Britton Reunion was ended by all singing the National Anthem.


From 1901 census - Parish of Brighton 

   DOWNEY      Darius   mw head m  5 Sep 1865 35 NB Iri   Can Prim/Bapt  farmer
   DOWNEY      Emma     fw wife m 29 Jul 1862 37 NB Scot  Can Prim/Bapt
   DOWNEY      Guy    mw ad-son s 24 Sep 1890 10 NB Iri   Can Prim/Bapt
   DOWNEY      Grace  fw ad-dau s 27 Oct 1896  4 NB Iri   Can Prim/Bapt
   SHAW      Harvey mw fath-law m 31 Jul 1827 73 NB Scot  Can Prim/Bapt
   SHAW   Elizabeth fw moth-law m  8 Nov 1827 73 NB Scot  Can Prim/Bapt

Marriage dates from PANB

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