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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Derry (Londonderry) => Topic started by: dukewm on Monday 01 May 17 20:37 BST (UK)
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Hi all,
Does anyone have any information on GEORGE DOWNING (Downinge) of Ballykelly, County Derry.
I know there is a 'George Downing' listed:
1. as High Sheriff of Londonderry in 1623, 1625, and 1626
2. on the Rent Rolls of Londonderry taken 15 May 1628
3. as a principal tenant of the Fishmonger's Proportion on or before 1631
4. on a 1659 census report as "of Ballykelly"
What I am trying to find is a marriage record or any mention of his children, either by birth records or mention in a Will.
We suspect he may have had a son named George and that he may have been the son of Lt. John Downing, who fought under Lord Mountjoy at the Battle of Kinsale in 1601/2, possibly serving in Marshal Sir Richard Wingfield's cavalry.
I have much to share with interested parties.
Thank you for reading,
Rick T