Robert Downey B.abt 1807/08. Occupation-Mariner. Married to Ann Fitchard.
1841 census, Tynemouth, N.Shields, Nbl, residence -Milbourn Place. He is not listed on the 1851 Census as may be at sea, wife Ann, her parents & her children residing 6 South St. By 1861 census, Ann is a widow. The Free BMD shows 12 Deaths for Robert.between 1851 & March 1862. The nearest ones may be Alnwick, Sept 1853,// Tynemouth, Dec 1858,// S.Shields Mar 1861 (Doubtful)as the Downeys normally did not have middle names. & lastly Carlisle Mar 1862. I checked Deaths at sea.- Would it be possible to locate his correct death, place and date. I would be most grateful for your help. Thank you Janet, London, Ontario, Canada