Biographical notes:
Occupation: Tram Conductor (1881), Dairyman (1885, 1887 & 1915), Milkman (1889), Milk carrier (1891 & 1901).
Addresses: At 1861 census - 17 Frog Lane, St Mary, Islington, LON; At 1871 census - Dorset St, Islington, LON; At 1881 census - 28 Albion Place, Islington, LON; At birth of John (1885) - 2a Witley Road, Upper Holloway, LON; At 1891 census - 42 Thorpedale Road, Islington, LON; At Marriage (1884) - 36 Alsen Rd, Islington, LON; At 1901 census - 17 Dean Street, Scarborough, YKS; At 1911 census - 20 Elmville Avenue, Victoria Park, Scarborough, YKS.
Reference documents:
1860 birth registration index record.
1860 church baptism record.
1861 census return (Joseph Downs sen).
1871 census return (Joseph Downs sen).
1881 census return (Maria Downs).
1884 marriage registration index record.
1901 census return.
1911 census return.
1915 death registration index record.