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Howard Oscar Downing (1914 - 1985)

Howard Oscar Downing
Born in Waynoka, Woods, Oklahoma, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 17 Sep 1938 in Trinidad, Las Animas, Colorado, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
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Died at age 71 in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United Statesmap
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Biography

Howard Oscar Downing was born on 22 March 1914 in Waynoka, Woods, Oklahoma, United States, son of John Arthur Downing and Esther Estelle Smelcer.

In the 1920 census Howard (age 5) was the son of Arthur Downing in Major, Oklahoma, United States.[1]

Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Arthur Downing M White 40 Married Head Kansas
Stella Downing F White 34 Married Wife Missouri
Bertha Downing F White 13 Single Daughter Oklahoma
Howard Downing M White 5 Single Son Oklahoma
Nona Downing F White 1 years 6 months Single Daughter Oklahoma

In the 1930 census Howard (age 16) was the single son of Arthur Downing in Avord, Woods, Oklahoma, United States.[2]

Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Arthur Downing M White 50 Married Head Kansas
Esther E Downing F White 54 Married Wife Missouri
Howard O Downing M White 16 Single Son Oklahoma
Viola A Downing F White 5 Single Daughter Oklahoma

Howard was in a military record on 16 October 1940 in Colton, San Bernardino, California, United States.[3]

In the 1950 census Howard (age 36), Burns Trash, was the married head of household in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States.[4]

Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Howard Downing M 36 Married Head Burns Trash Oklahoma
Neoma Douning F 26 Married Wife Colorado
Patricia Douning F 10 Never married Daughter Oklahoma
Betty Douning F 6 Never married Daughter California

Howard, son of Smilcer, died (age 71) on 25 November 1985 in Sacramento, California, United States.[5]

Howard (age 24) married on 17 September 1938 in Las Animas.[6]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 96; Digital film/folder number: 004967584; FHL microfilm: 1821472; Image number: 205; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03094-7
    FamilySearch Record: MJ9D-6RF (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXV-CVV
    Howard Downing (5), single son, in household of Arthur Downing (40) in Major, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Oklahoma.
  2. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 5; Digital film/folder number: 004952248; FHL microfilm: 2341661; Image number: 850; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03979-7
    FamilySearch Record: XC4C-S6M (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RCN-4KT
    Howard O Downing (16), single son, in household of Arthur Downing (50) in Avord, Woods, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Oklahoma.
  3. ↑ Military: "California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Registration Cards for California, 1940-1947; Affiliate Publication Number: 7644723; Digital film/folder number: 103892634; Image number: 445
    FamilySearch Record: QGFS-T6XH (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS2B-D4DL-Y
    Name: Howard Oscar Downing; Race: White; Birth Date: 22 March 1914; Birth Place: Waynaka, Oklahoma; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 October 1940; Military Draft Registration Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California, United States; Residence Place: Colton, San Bernardino, California; Relationship To Head: Wife; Occupation Employer: Menell Parlss; Height: 5 9; Eye Color: Brown; Hair Color: Brown; Complexion: Ruddy; System Of Record: SLS.
  4. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 13; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 108828144; Image number: 14
    FamilySearch Record: 6XGM-BMF4 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-MQRP
    Howard Downing (36), married, Burns Trash, head of household in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States. Born in Oklahoma.
  5. ↑ Death: "California Death Index, 1940-1997"
    FamilySearch Record: VPJT-8LX (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Howard Oscar Downing death 25 Nov 1985 (born 22 Mar 1914), son of Smilcer, in Sacramento, California, United States.
  6. ↑ Marriage: "Colorado Statewide Marriage Index, 1853-2006"
    citing Page: 1752; Digital film/folder number: 005203120; FHL microfilm: 001690071; Image number: 1104
    FamilySearch Record: KNQS-6ZR (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-8B2V-RWF
    Howard Downing (24) marriage on 17 Sep 1938 in Las Animas.

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