Thread: Downey

I am looking or information on the death of my Gr. Grandfather, John Joseph Downie born 1865. His father was James Downey. I would love to know who his mother was. In 1891 he married Mary Anne Toland at Belfast Roman Catholic Church. He had a son John Joseph in 1892. He died in 1896 in Belfast. Can anyone tell me what the cause of his death was.
Thanks Angela

Hi Ang

The only sure way would be to obtain a copy of his death certificate.
The link below may be of help.

Belfast City Council. Deaths, burials and cremations.

You want to know who John Joseph Downie's mother was. If he was born in Ireland then you should be able to find a birth certificate for him, which will give her name. You can search for his birth on the LDS pilot site.

Hi Finbar I went to the site that you recommended and it is asking me for a address at the time of death, I only know that it was Belfast. Is this the only way that I can order a certificate. i don't have much information on him.

Elwyn I have searched lds, There is 3 jj downey with a father james I am just not sure what one is mine.

Thanks to both of you for replying..

The only death that fits the information you have given was for John Downie b 1865 whose death was registered in Belfast April – July 1896 Volume 1, page 233. You can obtain a photocopy of that cert from GRO Roscommon for €4 and it should give you the cause of death. Quote the place, year, quarter , volume and page number on the application form.

The General Register Office Ireland :: An tSeirbhs um Chlr Sibhialta