Clare - Downs Family 1912 *********************************************** Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Clare Index Copyright ************************************************ File contributed by: Deborah Eidson Cubcrier@aol.com August 2, 2011, 9:19 am DOWNS FAMILY 1912 Source: Unavailable The Downs family photo was taken in Buffalo, NY in 1912 by photographer Ryerse of 31 Emslie St. The occasion is unknown but my great grandfather, John Downs (front row center) is wearing a ribbon that says "Chicago 1912". He worked 40 years as a section foreman on the Nickel Plate Railroad and my guess was that he received some kind of service award. Back Row: Mary Downs, Nellie Downs, Margaret Downs Front Row: Thomas J. Downs, John Paul Downs, Patrick J. Downs They were all born in County Clare to Patrick and Ellen Downs. There was another sibling who passed before the photo was taken - Bridget Downs. John Paul - 1858-1922 (Edgerton, IN) Came to USA in 1876 Thomas J. - 1863-1936 (Bradford, PA) Came to USA in 1886 Margaret - 1864-1931 (Buffalo, NY) Came to USA in 1890 Patrick J. - 1866-1936 (DuBois, PA) Came to USA in 1886 Bridget - 1869-1901 (Buffalo, NY) Came to USA in 1887 Nellie - 1872-1918 (Buffalo, NY) Came to USA in 1888 Mary - 1874-1948 (Buffalo, NY) Came to USA in 1892 Additional Comments: I am searching for more information on the parents - Patrick and Ellen Downs (born about 1830's). Downs was also Ellen's maiden name.