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Alexander Downing, born in Ballymullan, Lisburn Ireland on Dec. 31, 1886. Died in North Vancouver, B.C. Canada, on Jan. 8, 1949. He had a 'Masonic' service by Hollyburn Lodge No.135, A.F.+ A.M. of which he was a member. His place of birth is also known as Hill Hall. May be Ulster/Antrim?   Alexander married Gladys Ewart Menzies in 1916. She was Scottish, born in Jordan Hill, Glasgow, Scotland.

Alexander had 2 sons, James + Raymond. Raymond Menzies Downing was my father. I am Alexanders grandson, Brian Alexander Downing, currently living in B.C. Canada. Any and all further history and information that can be shared would be greatly appreciated!

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Brian:


The Downing family lived in Co. Down. The 1901 and 1911 census records for the family are below.


http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1901/Down/Blaris/Ballymullan/1239485/


http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/pages/1911/Down/Blaris/Ballymullen/248620/


I also looked for a marriage index record for a John Downing married to a Rebecca. The 1911 census indicated they were married around 1870. I found this index record in the Belfast registration district which possibly could be for your great-grandparents. You would have to write to the GRO www.groireland.ie  to get a copy of the record.


Roger McDonnell


Name: John  



  • Last Name: Downing  

  • Year: 1871  

  • Registered Quarter/Year: 1871  

  • Registration District: Belfast  

  • Volume: 1  

  • Page: 407  

  • Potential Spouse Names: Rebecca Finlay
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Brian

Does this help?

31 Dec 1887 in Hill Hall, Lisburn, Co Down, NI

Address: 1901 in house 63 in Ballymullan (Blaris, Down)

Address: 1911 in No 45 in Ballymullen (Blaris, Down)

Occupation: 1913; Bookkeeper

Occupation: 1916; Oil salesman

Address: Bet. 1916-1918 in 1749 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

1918: 1749 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

1918: 1749 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC

Address: May 1916 in 1730 Nelson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Address: 1921 in 686 Battle St, Kamloops, BC, Canada

Address: Bet. 1921-1936; Salesman

Address: 1949 in 2228 Lawson Avenue, West Vancouver, BC

Occupation: 1949; Office Clerk, Imperial Oil Co

Death: 08 Jan 1949 in North Vancouver General Hospital, BC

Burial: 11 Jan 1949 in Capilano View Cemetery, West Vancouver, BC

I have information on Alexander's family

Graham (overswavey@gmail.com)

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