Person:Manswell Downey (2)

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Manswell Wilson Downey
b.30 May 1871 Newburg, New Brunswick, Canada
d.26 Feb 1946 Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. William Edward Downey1868 -
  2. Francis Mariah Downey1871 - 1957
  3. Manswell Wilson Downey1871 - 1946
  4. Eva Downey1875 -
  5. John Orin Downey1880 - 1960
Spouse and Children
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m. 2 Jun 1897
  1. Arlie L. Downie1898 - 1955
  2. Arthur Vaughn Downie1898 - 1972
  3. Camilla G. (Mim) Downie1904 - 1969
  4. Celia Downie1906 -
  5. Leo Edward Downie1907 - 2002
  6. William Oden Downie1910 - 1957
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Facts and Events
Name Manswell Wilson Downey
Gender Male
Birth? 30 May 1871 Newburg, New Brunswick, Canada
Marriage 2 Jun 1897 Carleton, New Brunswick, Canadato Adeline E. Dumas
Death? 26 Feb 1946 Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, United States
Burial? Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, United States


Early 1900's Manswell's name changed to Manzer Downie, He had a machine that worked on Railway patented, they spelled his name wrong. Mildred Downey's Notes

Notes for MANSWELL WILSON DOWNEY: Manswell was married in Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada on June 2, 1897 to Addie Dumas. When he was married, his last name was spelled "Downey" according to the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick. For unknown reasons he changed his name to "Manzer Downie" after he married Addie Dumas. According to my information, Manzer worked for the Canadian & Pacific Railroad in Presque Isle, Maine. Manzer built and patented the "Downie Combination Track Gauge and Recorder" machine, which was designed to record on paper and show on dials all defects in railway track, both in gauge and elevation, together with the distance in miles (makes it possible to find a defect at any point within 15 feet on the track traveled). This RR car was equipped with a gasoline engine, but could be built as an ordinary hand car if desired. According to the sales pamphlet the machine/car was for sale by the Maritime Foundry & Machine Works, Limited in Chatham, N.B. Canada or by Manzer Downie of Presque Isle, Maine. No indication in the pamphlet as to the year the machine was patented.

Marriage Notes for MANSWELL DOWNEY and ADELINE DUMAS: According to the marriage certificate: 

    Bridegroom:  M. Wilson Downey
    Residence:  Newburg, Carleton County,  N.B. Canada
    Place of Birth:  Newburg
    Bachelor
    Occupation:  Laborer
    Religious Denomination:  Baptist
    Name of Parents:  William and Matilda Downey

    Bride:  Addie Dumas, 24 years old
    Residence:  Tilley, Victoria County, N.B. Canada
    Place of Birth:  Arthurette, N.B.
    Spinster
    Religious Denomination:  Catholic
    Name of Parents:  Albert and Jane Dumas

    Date of Marriage:  June 2, 1897
    Married at:  the residence of James Whiteside "the officiating minister", in Woodstock, N.B.
             Marriage was witnessed by Chas. McLean and Josephine Whiteside

Press Newspaper June 7, 1897 Marriages Downey-Dumas. - At the Presbyterian Manse June 2nd, by the Rev. Jas Whiteside, M. Wilson Downey of Newburg, to Addie Dumas of Tilly, Vic. Co.

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