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     Walter A Downey Email Rick at Catholica@columbus.rr.com for pictures of this family. He was born on 30 January 1909.¹ He was the son of Walter Aubrey Downey and Mary Catherine Flautt. Walter A Downey appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Henry Flautt at Market St., Reading Twp, Somerset Village, Perry, OH. Walter A Downey married Regina Louise Kellenbarger, daughter of Peter Arthur Kellenbarger and Viola Margaret Finnen, circa 1931. Walter A Downey lived in 1938 at Walter A., S. Columbus St., Somerset, Perry, OH; Directory shows Walter only...witnesses are assumption.² He was (an unknown value) in 1940 at Downey Joyce Seven Up, Norwalk, OH.³ He was buried in 1940 at Holy Trinity Cemetery.⁴ He died on 21 October 1940 at at his residence 8 Rosedale, Norwalk, OH, at age 31; In 2002 Dwight Kellenbarger (Louise's 1st Cousin) told Rick Jackson this amazing story: While in the Army, Dwight was the Barber on a ship at Talagee (sp?) near Guadalcanal in 1944 when he was cutting a young man's hair and was chatting. The man was Eugene Feltner, approximately age 18, of Norwalk, OH, who, just 4 years previous, had been riding his bicycle with a friend and noticed the Downeys basement light on. He had "known" that the Downey's visited Florida in the winters and thought that they were gone. He told the friend's mother at the end of the street and she told him to see if he could get in the basement to turn off the light. Gene went to do so and upon looking in the basement window saw Walter Downey deceased.
In October, 2002 Rick Jackson visited Norwalk and met Mr. Feltner who confirmed the same story.^1,3,5,6

     Her Social Security Number was (an unknown value) at 290-18-7155. Regina Louise Kellenbarger was born on 15 March 1913 at Fairfield, OH. She was the daughter of Peter Arthur Kellenbarger and Viola Margaret Finnen. Regina Louise Kellenbarger appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 in the household of Peter Arthur Kellenbarger at Rushcreek Twp., Fairfield, OH; Peter Kellenbarger, age 33 Head of Household. Born in Ohio. Occupation; Plumber. Mother and Father born in Ohio. Others in Household: Wife Viola [Finnen] age 31.Born in B___sylvania [B. Father born in same. Mother born in Ohio. Daughter Louise [Regina Louise] age 6 (& x/12), Born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in Pennsylvania (really LOOKS like PA)
Son James age 4 7/12 Born in Ohio, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in PA (like Louise, LOOKS like PA)
Sister in Law(?) Finnen(?),Elizabeth, age 28, Born in PA? Father born in PA? Mother born in Ohio. Regina Louise Kellenbarger appeared on the census of 21 January 1920 in the household of Peter Arthur Kellenbarger at Broad St. next to John & family; & Elizabeth Finnen lives with them. Regina Louise Kellenbarger appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 in the household of Peter Arthur Kellenbarger at Marion Twp, Hocking, OH; Peter A., 43, age 24 @ marriage, OH OH OH, Plumber
Viola M., 41, age 22 @ marriage, PA PA OH
Louise R., dau, 17, OH
James T., son, 14, OH
Joseph C., son, 9, OH
Eliz. Finnen, sis in law, 36, single. Regina Louise Kellenbarger married Walter A Downey, son of Walter Aubrey Downey and Mary Catherine Flautt, circa 1931. As of circa 1931,her married name was Downey. Regina Louise Kellenbarger was (an unknown value) in December 1935 at Took cousins to Red Cross for clothes after the fire.. She lived with Walter A Downey in 1938 at Walter A., S. Columbus St., Somerset, Perry, OH; Directory shows Walter only...witnesses are assumption.¹ Regina Louise Kellenbarger lived in 1942 at 165 E. Northwood Ave., Columbus, OH; Per the 1942 city directory. She was (an unknown value) in 1942 at Nurse; Dr. Erwin W. Troutman. She lived in 1943 at 165 E. Northwood Ave, Columbus, OH; Per the 1943 city directory. She was employed by Per the 1943 city directory in 1943 at Factory worker; Curtis Wright. As of circa 1944,her married name was Williams. As of June 1961,her married name was Fadley. She married Larry Fadley in June 1961. Regina Louise Kellenbarger died on 7 July 1994 at Columbus, Franklin, OH, at age 81.

     Walter Aubrey Downey died at Columbus, Franklin, OH; Per Mary Debitetto. He Email Rick at Catholica@columbus.rr.com for pictures of this family. He was born on 6 June 1884 at Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; Per Perry Co. birth records.
Note; interment record shows birth date of 6 Jun 1875.^2,3 He was the son of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders. Walter Aubrey Downey appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders at Dwelling 100, Pomeroy City, Clayton Twp, Perry, OH; John E     Hd     May 1846     54     M     30               Ire     Ire     Ire     1854     46     Farmer 0
Frances E     Wf     Dec 1845     54     M     30     8     8     OH     PA     Eng.               
Celia M     Dau     A__ 1879     21     S                    OH     Ire     OH               
John R     Son     Sep 1882     18     S                    OH     Ire     OH               At School
Walter A     Son     Jun 1884     15     S                    OH     Ire     OH               do
Francis (T?)     Son     Jul 1887     12     S                    OH     Ire     OH               do

There may be a line under Francis but it is illegible.⁴ Walter Aubrey Downey and John R Downey lived between 1904 and 1905 at 872 E. Mound, Columbus, OH.⁵ Walter Aubrey Downey and John R Downey lived between 1905 and 1906 at 599 E. Main St., Columbus, OH.⁵ Walter Aubrey Downey and John R Downey lived between 1907 and 1909 at 185 Hamilton Rd., Columbus, OH; In same building as McClain Credit Clothing Co, where John R is the Manager per 1907-08 Columbus City Directory.⁵ Walter Aubrey Downey married Mary Catherine Flautt, daughter of Henry Flautt and Mary Lucinda Sweeney, on 10 September 1907 at Holy Trinity Church, Somerset, OH.^6,7,8 Walter Aubrey Downey was a witness when John Edward Downey was See www.jackson8.com/downey.html for pictures. on 22 October 1907 at Family Picture Taken. Walter Aubrey Downey was employed by Per 1908-09 Columbus City Directory in 1908 at Clerk; The David C. Beggs Co.. He lived between 1909 and 1916 at 970 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Columbus, OH.⁵ He and Nelson J. (Joseph N.) Downey were Per 1912-13 Columbus City Directory between 1912 and 1916 at Nelson Brothers Grocery at 1127 N. High St., Columbus, OH. Walter Aubrey Downey lived in 1917 at 60 W. 3rd Ave., Columbus, OH.⁵ He was This business is shown in the Columbus City directory as owned by Perry D. Randolph, who is married to Walter's sister Ellen. in 1917 at Manager; Randolph Grocery at 1127 N. High St.. He lived between 1918 and 1921 at 142 E. 7th Ave., Columbus, OH.⁵ He was employed in 1919 at Deputy for the County Auditor.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1920; Does not appear in head of household US Census index. He married Jennie (Mary J) (?) circa 1922; Per City Directory entries starting in 1922. Walter Aubrey Downey lived between 1922 and 1927 at 829 Studer Ave, Columbus, OH.⁵ He was employed in 1924 at Bookkeeper; Lancaster Tire & Rubber.⁵ He was employed between 1925 and 1927 at Credit Manager; Lancaster Tire & Rubber.⁵ He was (an unknown value) in April 1928 at Credit Man.³ He died on 5 April 1928 at 829 Studer Ave, Columbus, OH, at age 43; 6 Apr Obit - Columbus Dispatch: DOWNEY - Walter A., of 829 Studer
[Ave, a] former credit manager for the Lan-
[caster Ti]re & Rubber Co., with which com-
[pany he] was identified for eight years.
[Died in h]is home Thursday night, of pheu-
[Monia.] He was 43 years old, and was a
[Brother] of John R. Downey, manager of
[The Elks] club. The deceased, who was
a member of the Elks' club, and a resi-
dent of this city for 25 years, moved here
from Perry county. His wife, Mrs. Jen-
nie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E.: four
other brothers, Charles E., George L., Nel-
son J. and Frank P., and two sisters, Mrs.
P. D. Randolph and Mrs. Robert J. Metz-
ger, all of Columbus, survive. Services
will be held in St. Patrick's church Mon-
day at 9 a. M. and burial will be made in
St. Joseph's cemetery by the Egan Under-
taking Co.

Portions in italics are assumed from missing portion of microfilm copy. RJ.

Per Interment record, he died in his home, of Pneumonia.³ He was buried on 9 April 1928 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, Franklin, OH; Funeral from St. Patrick's.
Buried in St. Cecelia section, lot 25, grave 7.^3,9

     Mary Catherine Flautt was born on 7 March 1888.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Flautt and Mary Lucinda Sweeney. Mary Catherine Flautt married Walter Aubrey Downey, son of John Edward Downey and Frances Elizabeth Saunders, on 10 September 1907 at Holy Trinity Church, Somerset, OH.^2,3,4 As of 10 September 1907,her married name was Downey. Mary Catherine Flautt appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Henry Flautt at Market St., Reading Twp, Somerset Village, Perry, OH. Mary Catherine Flautt was buried in 1930 at Holy Trinity Cemetery.¹ She died in 1930.¹

     Stephen Debitetto Never Married. He was born in 1953. He died on 15 July 2000 at Columbus, Franklin, OH.

     Andrew Debitetto Never Married. He was born in 1958. His Social Security Number was (an unknown value) in 1972 at 298-58-9144, OH.¹ He died in December 1987 at CA; SSDI incorrectly shows d. in OH.

      Henry Flautt was also known as Henry David.² He was employed by Snider Flautt Lumber Co. at Somerset, OH. He was born in 1856 at Somerset, OH. He was the son of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹ Henry Flautt married Mary Lucinda Sweeney, daughter of James T. Sweeney and Margaret Dittoe, in 1884 at Somerset, OH.^2,3 Henry Flautt Census shows age 53. in 1920. He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Market St., Reading Twp, Somerset Village, Perry, OH. He died in 1928.^2,3

     Joseph A Flautt was born between 1827 and 1828 at Frederick, MD.² He was the son of George Flautt.² Joseph A Flautt married Mary L McDonald, daughter of James McDonald, in 1852.² Joseph A Flautt was employed before 1883 at Trustee of the Township. He was employed in 1883 at Cooper,Farmer,Clerk of the Township & Assessor. He "They have had 10 children, 4 daughters and 6 sons. Three of the daughters are married" in 1883. He died in 1905 at OH.²

     Mary L McDonald was born in 1829.¹ She was the daughter of James McDonald. As of 1852,her married name was Flautt.¹ Mary L McDonald married Joseph A Flautt, son of George Flautt, in 1852.¹ Mary L McDonald died in 1915.¹

     Mary E Flautt was employed by Blacksmith.¹ Her married name was Krumlauf.¹ She was born in 1853 at Somerset, Perry, OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹ Mary E Flautt married Albert J Krumlauf in 1876 at Holy Trinity Church, Somerset, Perry, OH.¹ Mary E Flautt died in 1943.¹

     Albert J Krumlauf was born in 1851.¹ He married Mary E Flautt, daughter of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald, in 1876 at Holy Trinity Church, Somerset, Perry, OH.¹

     Charles Flautt was born circa 1857.¹ He was the son of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹

     Her married name was Walker. Margaret Flautt lived at Per FFIM they had 12 children..¹ She was born circa 1854.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹ Margaret Flautt married Charles Walker in 1875 at Holy Trinity Church, Somerset, Perry, OH.¹ Margaret Flautt died in 1947 at Columbus, Franklin, OH. She was buried in 1947 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cem, Somerset, Perry, OH.

     Her married name was Snyder.² Bertha Flautt was born after 1857.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹

     Philip Flautt was born after 1858.¹ He was the son of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹

     James M Flautt was born after 1859.¹ He was the son of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹

     Joseph P Flautt was born after 1860.¹ He was the son of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹

     George D Flautt was born after 1861.¹ He was the son of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹

     Her married name was Krumlauf.² Alice Flautt was born after 1862.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹

     William D Flautt was born after 1863.¹ He was the son of Joseph A Flautt and Mary L McDonald.¹

     George Flautt was (an unknown value) at Invented the Flautt churn.. He married Elizabeth Mooney; 1st Wife.^2,1 George Flautt was born in 1799 at Canawaga, MD; Per 1883 History of Fairfield & Perry Co's.² He was the son of Joseph Flautt and Mary (?).¹ George Flautt died on 28 November 1862.^2,1 He was buried circa 30 November 1862 at Somerset, Perry, OH.¹

      Joseph Flautt was also known as Flaht. He married Mary (?).¹ Joseph Flautt was born circa 1750 at Alsace?, Rhine Province, France.² He emigrated before 1769.² He was Purchased 184 Acres from Peter and Ursulla Little for 800 Pounds.
York Co., PA., Liber 2E-Folio 52 in 1769 at Germany Twp, York Co..¹ He was (an unknown value) in 1769 at Farmer, Lancaster, PA.¹ He lived in 1769 at Lancaster, PA.^2,1 He was Mass was said in 2 story log home by Jesuits of Conowago. in 1784 at Littlestown, York, PA.² He was Member St. Alloysius Church.² He was Sold 3/4 Acre house and lot to Catholic Church.
"This indenture, made the fifth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and ninety one, between Joseph Flauth and Mary, his wife, of Germany Township in the County of York and State of Pennsylvania of the one part and Patrick McSherry, Mathias Baker and Henry O'Hara, trustees of the Roman Catholic Congregation of Littlestown of the other part; whereas the honourable, the proprietors of the late province, now State of Pennsylvania, by their letters patent bearing date the 16th day of September which was in the year of our Lord one thousand, seven hundred and sixty, did grant and confirm unto a certain Peter Little, his heirs and assigns, a certain tract of land in Germany Township and County of York, containing three hundred and eleven acres and allowance asin and by the said patent recorded in the rolls office for the City and County of Philadelphia will fully appear; and whereas, the said Peter Little and Urzula, his wife, for the consideration mentioned in their deed under the hamds and seals, did bargain, grant, sell, and convey unto the said Joseph Flauth, his heias and assigns, a certain part of the tract of land aforesaid and adjoining the lots of Petersburg widow, Feiser and JOhn Knauff, containing one hundred and eighty four acres and allowance... Now this indenture witnesseth that the said Joseph Flauth and Mary, his wife, for the consideration sum of one hundred and ninety pounds in gold or silver money of Pennsylvania, to him the said Joseph Flauth in hand paid before the ensealing thereof by the trustees aforesaid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, bargained, sold, released, enfeoffed, confirmed and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell, release, enfeoff, and confirm unto the said Patrick McSherry, Mathias Baker, and Henry O'Hara, trustees for the Congregation aforesaid, a certain house and lot of ground in Germany Township and County of York, lying on the westward of the road leading from Petersburg to Baltimore and bounded as followeth; beginning at the town alley adjoining Joseph Stealy lot and running southward with the great road aforesaid, seven perches and a half, thence northward seven perches and a half, then westward by the other land of Joseph Flauth sixteen perches, thence northward seven perches and a half to the alley aforesaid, thence with the alley eastward sixteen perches to the place of beginning, containing three quarters of an acre of ground, together with the house and stable and other improvements and appurtenances...to the only use, benefit, behoof of the Roman Catholic Congregation of Littlestown forever and for no other use, intent, or purpose whatever, to be converted unto a Roman Catholic Church or Chapel and Burying ground for the congregation aforesaid, to be known and distinguished by the name of the Roman Catholic Church or Chapel of Littlestown and to remain for the use and purpose forever unless otherwise agreed upon by two thirds of the members of the congregation aforsaid..."
Adams Co., PA, Liber N-Folio 81. on 5 February 1791.^2,1 He was Purchased 173 acres, plus allowance for public roads, for 100 Pounds, from the heirs of Thomas McCreery the Elder.
Liber 2K-Folio 215. in 1794 at Pleasant Twp, York, PA.¹ He appeared on the census of 1800 at 1 Male >45 (+2 Slaves?), Emmits Town, Frederick; 1 Male over 45...+ 2 Slaves?
Listed right after Paul Flautt. He was buried after 1801 at Conewago Churchyard near Birshtown.² He died after 1801.²

     Mary (?) married Joseph Flautt.¹ Her married name was (?) Flautt.¹ Mary (?) was born circa 1750 at Alsace?, Rhine Province, France. She died on 9 March 1795.²

     Elizabeth Mooney died at Several years before 1824. She There is a James Mooney Flautt (b. 1812, d. 25 Apr 1870 in WI). Relation unknown. Her married name was Flautt.¹ She married George Flautt, son of Joseph Flautt and Mary (?); 1st Wife.^1,2

     William Mooney Flautt was the son of George Flautt and Elizabeth Mooney.¹ William Mooney Flautt Taught School, read medicine and praticed his profession forty years. Per 1883 History of Perry & Fairfield Counties. He died before 1883 at Hocking, OH.

     Mary Elizabeth Flautt was educated at Emmitsburg, Frederick, MD; Attended log cabin Catholic school at Emittsburg, Frederick County, MD, founded in 1808 by Mother Seton (Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, d. in 1821 age 47) who founded the Sisters of Charity, the nations first order of Catholic Nuns and who became the first native-born Roman Catholic saint.¹
She was born on 15 April 1804 at top of South Mountain, Emmitsburg, MD; Daughter of MOONEY.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Flautt and Elizabeth Mooney.¹ As of 25 March 1825,her married name was Burns.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Flautt married William Burns on 25 March 1825 at Fr. John Hickey at home of Geo. Flautt, Frederick, Frederick, MD; FFIM shows marriage date of 18 Oct 1825.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Flautt appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Burns at Blooming Twp, Richland, OH.

     William Burns was born on 18 May 1790 at Franklin, PA.^1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Flautt, daughter of George Flautt and Elizabeth Mooney, on 25 March 1825 at Fr. John Hickey at home of Geo. Flautt, Frederick, Frederick, MD; FFIM shows marriage date of 18 Oct 1825.^1,2 William Burns appeared on the census of 1850 at Blooming Twp, Richland, OH.

      Ann Rebecca Burns was also known as Annie Buchan.² She was born on 12 March 1826 at Hagerstown?, MD.¹ She was the daughter of William Burns and Mary Elizabeth Flautt.¹ Ann Rebecca Burns appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Burns at Blooming Twp, Richland, OH.

     John Morrow Burns was born in September 1833 at PA or MD.¹ He was the son of William Burns and Mary Elizabeth Flautt.^1,2 John Morrow Burns appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Burns at Blooming Twp, Richland, OH.

     Sarah jane Burns was born on 19 October 1835 at blooming grove twp, richland, oh.¹ She was the daughter of William Burns and Mary Elizabeth Flautt.^1,2 Sarah jane Burns appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Burns at Blooming Twp, Richland, OH.