DOWNIE, Edward 3
- Born: About 1799, County Derry, Ireland 1 4 5
- Marriage (1): KELLY, Elizabeth on 16 April 1837 in Paisley Middle Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland 1 2
- Died: 7 November 1868 at 9.30 pm, 75 High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland 6
Cause of his death was bronchitis over 4 weeks.
General Notes:
On 28 March 1824 Michael, son of Michael Crawly and Mary Docherty was baptised at St Ninian's parish Paisley. the sponsors were Edward Downey and Mary Downey.
The 1841 census for Paisley Low parish recorded an Edward and Elisabeth Downie and (presumably) their two sons, Edward and James, living in Stock Street. Edward was Irish born and aged in the 40-44 years age range. His occupation was noted as cotton hand loom weaver.
APPLICATION FOR PARISH RELIEF 1847
Edward applied for parochial relief on 18 October 1847 in Paisley. He was aged 42 years and his wife Elizabeth Kelly was 38 years. They lived at Semple Land, 75 High Street, Paisley. Edward was a native of County Londonderry. His occupation was that of mason (slightly unclear).
He had four children living at home:
Edward aged 10 years
James aged 8 years
Patrick aged 9 years
John aged 5 years
Edward was employed by Mr Nixon.
In religious matters he was a Roman Catholic.
RESIDENCES:
James Adam Land Dresland? St Abbey Parish
Brownin? Lone's Land 1839 - 1840
Carraigehill? Abbey Parish 1840 - 1841
Manning? Land 1 Union St Johnstone Abbey Parish 1841 - 1846
Nelson's Land 10 Storie St Paisley 1846 - 1847
Semple Land 75 High St Paisley 1847 - Oct 1847
SETTLEMENT ABBEY
Edward was resident in Paisley in March 1851. With his brother, he was able to swear the birth place of their sister Agnes for her parish application.
The 1851 census for the parish of Paisley High recorded Edward Downie, his wife, Elizabeth, and their sons, Edward and James, living at 37 High Street. Edward was aged 55 years and was a Hand Loom Weaver. His birthplace was noted as Londonderry, Ireland.
APPLICATION FOR PARISH RELIEF 24 OCTOBER 1864:
"This man was disabled five weeks ago by Palsy. Wife in good health.
Children:
Edward 27 years and a printer in Cowcaddens Glasgow
James 25 years a painter and working with brother. Both employed by Reid Co and working at Cowlairs Station
Patrick is not his child dead
John also dead
Residence at 1 Storie Street, Paisley, since 1848 and Jn is alive (? unclear)
He was working at mining? till disabled and son, Edward, has no children and has above 20/- weekly. Son's address 141/2 Gayfield St off Great Western Road, Glasgow.
Edward died in Paisley in November 1868. His recorded age was 67 years. His death certificate recorded him as married to Elizabeth Kelly and his occupation as shawl weaver. Both of his parents were dead. 1 3 4 6 7
Medical Notes:
Hugh Colligan MD certified the cause of death.
Edward Downie, son of the deceased, of 14 Gayfield Street Glasgow, gave notice of his father's death before the registrar, William Waters, at Paisley on 10 November 1868. 6
Edward married Elizabeth KELLY on 16 April 1837 in Paisley Middle Parish, Renfrewshire, Scotland.1 2 (Elizabeth KELLY was born in 1809 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland 4 and died after 7 November 1868.)
Marriage Notes:
Edward and his wife were married in 1837 by the Roman Catholic Clergyman Mr Bremner. 1
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