John Ralph Downes was born 2 July 1879 in Florence, Oneida, New York to William Downes and Amelia Roberts. John's mother died, and he lived with his Grandmother Hannah Downes Johnson, found that in the 1880 census in Florence Oneida, New York. John moved to Connecticut and married Etta M Newell. They had two daughters, Gladys and Ethel.
Gladys was born 8 Jun 1902 died 21 May 1977 Gladys married Michael Chicos born 22 Nov 1905 died 15 Feb 1987. They had one daughter that I know of Eleanor. Ethel was born 23 Jan 1911 and died 27 Aug 1987. Ethel married Frederick Shubert born 17 Jun 1911 in Hartford, Hartford Connecticut. Frederick died 15 May 1999. They had one son and two daughters that I know of. I have Frederick's obituary.
I found this family buried in the Crystal Lake Center Cemetery.
There are family members I would like to get in contact with and share information. This family story is just beginning.