Well, to research the Downey name, you must work your way back to make certain you stay in the right family tree. What I mean is work from you, then your parents, than Grandparents, than Great Grandparents, to assure you are staying in the right tree.

May I also suggest that you post more information on your ancestor that has the Downey name. Like give us the name, the place he was born, his/her parents name, who the person married, the place he/her lived, and died. The more information you give helps others to help you in this search.

I am amazed at the help that is given on this site, and I hope you will feel this too.

Take care, and best wishes in your research.

ps. don't forget to ask your living relatives information on your family....you never know what others know and have in their possession.