Notes:

According to the great-grandchildren of Lawrence Downes, Margaret Emma Fern, Beatrice Fern and Emma Fern, he was opposed to his son James' joining the Army, especially since James was underage. Lawrence "bought him out" several times before giving in and allowing him to remain in the army.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. James DOWNES was born in in St. John's Parish, Dublin, Ireland; was christened on 25 Nov 1818; died on 3 Feb 1893; was buried in Salford Borough Cemetery.