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Catharine DOWNING was born 9 May 1774 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Catharine DOWNING was the child of William DOWNING and Mary LOGANSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Catharine married Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN 23 November 1793 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN was born 1 April 1770 in Onslow, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Barnabas Collins died abt. 1834 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Barnabas Collins was the child of Nathaniel N O'BRIEN and Jemima POLLEY.
Catharine DOWNING died April 1869
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Family and Children of Catharine DOWNING
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Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN-- Date: 23 November 1793 Place:
Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN was the child of Nathaniel N O'BRIEN and Jemima POLLEY
Children of Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN and Catharine DOWNING:
William O'BRIEN (b.14 May 1796, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 3 April 1863, Cookville, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada)
m. Lucy A SEARS 7 June 1827
Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN-- Date: 23 November 1793 Place: Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN was the child of Nathaniel N O'BRIEN and Jemima POLLEY
Children of Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN and Catharine DOWNING:
William O'BRIEN (b.14 May 1796, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada d. 3 April 1863, Cookville, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada)m. Lucy A SEARS 7 June 1827
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1774 Birth 9 May 1774
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1793 Marriage / PartnerCatharine DOWNING and Barnabas Collins O'BRIEN 23 November 1793,
She was 19 years old.
1796 Birth of ChildWilliam O'BRIEN was born 14 May 1796, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Catharine was 22 years old.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1863 Death of ChildWilliam O'BRIEN died 3 April 1863, Cookville, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Catharine was 88 years old.
Added: 12/2/2025 12:04:24 PM
- Updated: 12/17/2025 8:28:20 PM
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