Home > United States of America > Iowa > Davis County > Troy > Troy Cemetery > Josiah Bell Downing

Josiah Bell Downing

View larger map

1 / 3

2 / 3

3 / 3

❮ ❯

Josiah Bell Downing

Birth	:	7 May 1823 Adams County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	30 Sep 1880 Davis County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Troy Cemetery, Troy, Davis County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7528000, -92.2058029
Plot	:	Row 25
Inscription	:	J.B. DOWNING DIED SEPT. 30, 1880 AGED 57 Ys. 4 Ms. 23 Ds.
Description	:	Josiah was married to Rachel M. Murphy. After Josiah's death, Rachel married Amor Bruce on September 4, 1884, in Davis County. There seems to be differences in the on-line records as to whether Josiah was born in 1822 or 1823. According to the the inscription on his gravestone, as shown below, his birthdate figures to be May 7, 1823. This year of birth agrees with the Grave Stone Records of Davis County, Iowa. Josiah served in the Union Army during the Civil War. This is a copy of his service record, as shown in ancestry.com: Name: Josiah B Downing... Read More	Josiah was married to Rachel M. Murphy. After Josiah's death, Rachel married Amor Bruce on September 4, 1884, in Davis County. There seems to be differences in the on-line records as to whether Josiah was born in 1822 or 1823. According to the the inscription on his gravestone, as shown below, his birthdate figures to be May 7, 1823. This year of birth agrees with the Grave Stone Records of Davis County, Iowa. Josiah served in the Union Army during the Civil War. This is a copy of his service record, as shown in ancestry.com: Name: Josiah B Downing Age at enlistment: 42 Enlistment Date: 2 May 1864 Rank at enlistment: Private State Served: Ohio Survived the War?: Yes Service Record: Enlisted in Company K, Ohio 141st Infantry Regiment on 02 May 1864.Mustered out on 03 Sep 1864 at Gallipolis, OH. Birth Date: abt 1822 Sources: Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Josiah Bell Downing's memorial?
Josiah Bell Downing's memorial is located at: Troy Cemetery, Troy, Davis County, USA.
When did Josiah Bell Downing death?
Josiah Bell Downing death on 30 Sep 1880 in Davis County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Josiah Bell Downing's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7528000
Longitude: -92.2058029

Family Members:

Parent

Mashech Downing

(1793 - 1873)

Rutha Butler Downing

(1792 - 1863)

Spouse

Rachael Murphy Bruce

(1832 - 1906)

Siblings

Robert B Downing

(1820 - 1891)

Rachel Downing Noel

(1824 - 1892)

Mashech W Downing

(1829 - 1912)

Children

Ulysses M. Downing

(1850 - 1930)

Mary Alice Downing Cramer

(1853 - 1878)

Walter Eugene “Gene” Downing

(1861 - 1938)

Andrew Murphy Downing

(1864 - 1924)

Flowers:

My 2nd Great-Grandfather

Left by Anonymous on 11 Oct 2013

Left by Anonymous on 14 Oct 2013

Left by Anonymous on 18 Feb 2014

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Troy Cemetery
Troy, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7528000, -92.2058029

2. Richardson Cemetery
Troy, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7308770, -92.2114810

3. Wheaton Cemetery
Pulaski, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7250240, -92.2251816

4. Pansy Hill Cemetery
Pulaski, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7214000, -92.2023000

5. Kinnamon Family Cemetery
Milton, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7136180, -92.1968370

6. Smith Cemetery
Bloomfield, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7263890, -92.2491670

7. Chequest Miller Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

8. Spencer Farm Cemetery
Leando, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7847200, -92.1641300

9. Richardson Point Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7377200, -92.1499400

10. Cupp Cemetery
Troy, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7513850, -92.2688910

11. Oak Point Cemetery
Milton, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7277985, -92.1414032

12. Mathias Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8031000, -92.1681000

13. Fountain Cemetery
Bloomfield, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7371000, -92.2806000

14. Hissem Cemetery
Selma, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8030784, -92.1587902

15. Armstrong Cemetery
Pulaski, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7136002, -92.2724991

16. Heidlebaugh Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8165800, -92.1933500

17. Rouch Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8018990, -92.2688980

18. Groves Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7627983, -92.1130981

19. North Pulaski Cemetery
Pulaski, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7002716, -92.2735977

20. Plain View Amish Mennonite Cemetery
Pulaski, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6775860, -92.1875910

21. Oaks Cemetery
Milton, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6797000, -92.1694000

22. Emerick Family Plot
Lebanon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7305500, -92.1010000

23. Pulaski Cemetery
Pulaski, Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6963806, -92.2872009

24. Sullivan Farm Cemetery
Davis County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7250000, -92.3105560