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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
- Ezekiel Downing -- --, 1754 August 2, 1817 Virginia
- Andrew Downing -- --, 1801 August 6, 1874 Kentucky
- Lucy Downing -- --, 1664 October 9, 1711
- Adam Downing -- --, 1630 December 0, 1631
- John Downing -- --, 1596 March 26, 1629
Downing Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Rebecca Downing -- --, 1622 December 0, 1625
- Samuel Downing -- --, 1620 December 0, 1616 England
- Emanuel Downing -- --, 1585 July 26, 1658
- John Downing -- --, 1720 July 8, 1804
- John Downing -- --, 1735 June 3, 1781 Virginia
