Roscommon Downeys

[Patrick Lavin]

John G. Downey was born at Castlesampson, Taghmacconnell, Co Roscommon in 1827. He arrived in the U.S. in 1849 and eleven years later he became the fourth (and youngest) governor of the State of California. Any information on John Downey or the Downey family would be greatly appreciated. <p>Patrick Lavin<br>Tucson, AZ<br>plavin2000@cs.com
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[M.Smith]

: John G. Downey was born at Castlesampson, Taghmacconnell, Co Roscommon in 1827. He arrived in the U.S. in 1849 and eleven years later he became the fourth (and youngest) governor of the State of California. Any information on John Downey or the Downey family would be greatly appreciated. <p>: Patrick Lavin<br>: Tucson, AZ<br>: plavin2000@cs.com<p>A history of Taughmaconnell parish published 2000, is available for less than 20 dollars from Kennys Bookshop, Galway. It can be ordered online. The website is on Google. It contains a lengthy chapter on Governor Downey's life and all available information on his family and antecedents in Taughmaconnell Parish. M.Smith.

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[Patrick Lavin]

: : John G. Downey was born at Castlesampson, Taghmacconnell, Co Roscommon in 1827. He arrived in the U.S. in 1849 and eleven years later he became the fourth (and youngest) governor of the State of California. Any information on John Downey or the Downey family would be greatly appreciated. <p>: : Patrick Lavin<br>: : Tucson, AZ<br>: : plavin2000@cs.com<p>: A history of Taughmaconnell parish published 2000, is available for less than 20 dollars from Kennys Bookshop, Galway. It can be ordered online. The website is on Google. It contains a lengthy chapter on Governor Downey's life and all available information on his family and antecedents in Taughmaconnell Parish. M.Smith.<p>Thank you for the information. I will certainly check it out. P. Lavin<p>

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