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Downing Family History
Downing Genealogy & Family TreeDowning is an English name from Oxfordshire, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to those from the village of Downing. Alternately, it may also trace back to the Old English dunn which means "dark colored." The earliest known ancestor--Richard Duning--was recorded in 1197. Roots for this name can also be found in Ireland. The family motto is Ne vous importer jamais which means "Never be too eager."
Other spellings include "Doning," "Douning," and "Duning." Notable people with the surname include American Olympic athlete Burton Downing (cycling), American baseball player Al Downing (New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers), and American baseball player Brian Downing (Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Texas Rangers). The first Downing to come to America was Francis Downing in Virginia in 1624.
Downing Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- KauTaunah Downing -- --, 1830 December 0, 1870 Georgia
- Edwin Downing -- --, 1895 July 2, 1976 Wisconsin
- Nathaniel Downing -- --, 1587 May 5, 1616
- Ann Eliza Downing -- --, 1818 December 0, 1892
- William Downing March 22, 1809 Maryland
Downing Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Russell Myron Downing -- --, 1887 June 14, 1913 Indiana
- George Washington Downing -- --, 1820 November 16, 1872 North Carolina
- Joshua Downing -- --, 1699 October 28, 1747 New Hampshire
- James H Downing -- --, 1913 June 22, 1944 Virginia
- Sylvester Downing -- --, 1821 August 6, 1865 Michigan
