George Washington Downing
February 17, 1839 – December 12, 1866
Alternate Spelling: George W. Downing
1860 Residence: Cumberland County, NC
Military Record
June 1, 1861 – Enlisted at Cumberland County, NC
24th North Carolina Regiment, Company F
Rank: Corporal
August 19, 1862 – Promoted to Sergeant
May 8, 1863 – Promoted to 1st Sergeant
September 1, 1863 – Demoted to Private
August 16, 1864 – Retired to the Invalid Corps
Parents
Valentine Downing 1807-1886
Susanna Beard 1810-1890
Siblings
John Beard Downing 1833-1916 24th NC, Co F
Daniel J. Downing 1836-1862 24th NC, Co F
Nancy J. Downing 1838
William A. Downing 1843 24th NC, Co F
Edney A. Downing 1844-1866
Neill Downing 1847-1934
Never Married
Burial
Cedar Creek Baptist Church
Fayetteville, NC