# Discover people named Dive Downes Explore historical records on MyHeritage, the leading platform for discovering family history internationally. Shed light on the life of people named Dive Downes through birth, marriage, and death records, censuses, and more. First and middle name(s) Last name Search **Search 70 records about Dive Downes** across MyHeritage's database of 39.6 billion historical records. First and middle name(s) Last name Year of birth Calculate year of birth Was about years old in Calculate Place Search [**MyHeritage Family Trees**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Rt. Rev. Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes, Bishop of Cork was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Spouse Dive married Catherine Downes (born Fitzgerald) on monthday 1707, at age 53 in marriage place. Catherine was born in 1673, in birth place. They had one daughter: Anne Burgh (born Downes). Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56. He was buried in burial place. [**Dive Downes, 1563 - 1629**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes, of East Haddon was born in 1563, in birth place. Spouse Dive married Gertrude Downes (born Hatley). Gertrude was born on monthday 1565, in birth place. They had one son: (Rev.) Lewis Downes. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1629, at age 66 in death place. [Documents of Dive Downes](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes** in GenealogieOnline Family Tree Index](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Dive Downes was born in 1563, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Dive married Unknown on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1588, at age 25 in [marriage place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). They had 5 children. Dive passed away on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1629, at age 66 in [death place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**Rt Rev Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes, Bishop Of Cork And Ross was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Siblings Dive had one sister: Elizabeth Downes. Spouse Dive married Sarah Downes (born Dodwell) on monthday 1692, at age 38 in marriage place. Sarah was born circa 1672, in birth place. They had one daughter: Lettice Downes. Dive then married Anne Downes (born Carleton) on monthday 1696, at age 43 in marriage place. Dive then married Catherine Downes (born Fitzgerald) on monthday 1707, at age 53 in marriage place. Catherine was born on monthday 1672, in birth place. They had 4 children: Anne Burgh (born Downes) and 3 other children. Dive then married Elizabeth Downes (born Beecher) on monthday 1707, at age 53 in marriage place. Elizabeth was born on monthday 1670, in birth place. They had 2 children: Penelope French (born Townsend) and one other child. Personal Info His occupations were occupation, occupation and occupation. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [Documents of Rt Rev Dive Downes](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes** in Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Sarah Dodwell married Dive Downes on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1692, in [marriage place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**Dive Downes** in Famous People Throughout History](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Dive Downes was born in 1652. Dive passed away in 1709, at age 57. [View all documents](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Siblings Dive had 4 siblings: Elizabeth Downes and 3 other siblings. Spouse Dive married Elizabeth Downes (born Beecher) in 1701, at age 47 in marriage place. Elizabeth was born on monthday 1670, in birth place. Dive then married Catherine Downes (born Fitzgerald) on monthday 1707, at age 53 in marriage place. Catherine was born in 1688, in birth place. They had 5 children: Elizabeth Baldwin (born Downes), Anne Burgh (born Downes) and 3 other children. Dive then married Sarah Downes (born Dodwell). Dive then married Anne Downes (born Carleton). Personal Info His occupation was a occupation. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Spouse Dive married Elizabeth Townsend Downes (born Becher) in 1701, at age 47 in marriage place. Elizabeth was born on monthday 1670, in birth place. They had one daughter: Elizabeth Baldwin (born Downes). Dive then married Sarah Downes (born Dodwell). Dive then married Anne Downes (born Carleton). Dive then married Catherine Downes (born FitzGerald). Catherine was born in 1688, in birth place. They had 5 children: Robert Downes, Anne Burgh (born Downes) and 3 other children. Personal Info His occupation was a occupation. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [**Rt. Rev. Dive DOWNES, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive DOWNES, Lord Bishop of Cork and Ross was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Spouse Dive married Catherine\* DOWNES (born FITZGERALD\*). Catherine\* was born in 1680, in birth place. They had 4 children: Anne\* DE BURGH\* (born DOWNES\*) and 3 other children. Personal Info His occupations were occupation and occupation. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [**Rev. Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Siblings Dive had 4 siblings: Dive Downes and 3 other siblings. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Siblings Dive had 4 siblings: Elizabeth Downes and 3 other siblings. Spouse Dive married Catherine Downes (born Fitzgerald) circa 1708, at age 54 in marriage place. Catherine was born in 1688, in birth place. They had 6 children: Robert Downes, Anne Burgh (born Downes) and 4 other children. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [**Rev. Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes, Bishop of Cork was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Spouse Dive married Sarah Downes (born Dodwell) on monthday 1692, at age 38 in marriage place. Sarah was born circa 1672, in birth place. They had one daughter: Lettice Downes. Dive then married Ann Downes (born Carlton) on monthday 1696, at age 43. Dive then married Elizabeth Downes (born Becher) in 1701, at age 47. Elizabeth was born on monthday 1670, in birth place. They had one daughter: Elizabeth Downes. Dive then married Catherine Downes (born Fitzgerald) on monthday 1707, at age 53 in marriage place. Catherine was born on monthday 1672, in birth place. They had 3 children: Robert Downes and 2 other children. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Spouse Dive married Catherine Downes (born Fitzgerald) circa 1708, at age 54 in marriage place. Catherine was born in 1688, in birth place. They had 3 children: Robert Downes and 2 other children. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [**Rev. Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes, Bishop of Cork was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Spouse Dive married Catherine Downes (born Fitzgerald). Catherine was born in 1688, in birth place. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. He was buried in burial place. [**Dive DOWNES, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive DOWNES was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Spouse Dive married Elizabeth TOWNSEND (born BECHER) in 1701, at age 47. Elizabeth was born on monthday 1670. They had 2 daughters: Elizabeth BALDWIN (born DOWNES) and one other child. Personal Info His occupation was a occupation. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes, Bishop of Cork and Ross was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Spouse Dive married Catherine Downes (born FitzGerald) on monthday 1703, at age 49 in marriage place. Catherine was born in 1682, in birth place. They had 2 children: Anne Burgh (born Downes) and one other child. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Spouse Dive married Elizabeth Townsend (born Becher) in 1701, at age 47. Elizabeth was born on monthday 1670, in birth place. They had one daughter: Elizabeth Baldwin (born Downes). Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes was born on monthday 1653, in birth place. Baptism Dive was baptized on monthday 1653, in baptism place. Spouse Dive married Elizabeth Townsend (born Becher) on monthday 1707, at age 53 in marriage place. Elizabeth was born on monthday 1670, in birth place. They had one child. Personal Info His occupation was a occupation. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1709, at age 56 in death place. [**Dive Downes, 1563 - 1629**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) MyHeritage Family Trees View more Birth Dive Downes, of East Haddon was born on monthday 1563, in birth place. Spouse Dive married Gertrude Downes (born Hatley\*). Gertrude was born on monthday 1565, in birth place. They had one son: (Rev.) Lewis Downes. Death Dive passed away on monthday 1629, at age 65 in death place. [View all individuals](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Geni World Family Tree**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Geni World Family Tree View record Birth Dive Downes was born on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1653, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Baptism Dive was baptized on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1653, in [baptism place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Siblings Dive had 2 siblings: Elizabeth Downes and [one other sibling](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Spouse Dive married Elizabeth Downes (born Becher). Elizabeth was born on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1670, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). They had 4 children: Elizabeth Downes and [3 other children](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Dive then married Anne Downes (born Carleton). Dive then married Sarah Downes (born Dodwell). Dive then married Catherine Fitzgerald on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1707, at age 53 in [marriage place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Personal Info His occupation was a [occupation](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Death Dive passed away on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1709, at age 56 in [death place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**FamilySearch Family Tree**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dyve Downes, born Circa 1563**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) FamilySearch Family Tree View record Birth Dyve Downes was born circa 1563, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Siblings Dyve had 2 sisters: Abigail Downe and [one other sibling](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Spouse Dyve married Gertrude Downes (born Hatley). They had 5 children: Thomas Dive Downs, Dorothy Downs and [3 other children](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Dyve then married Dive Downes. Dive was born circa 1561, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Death Dyve was buried on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1629, in [burial place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**Dive Downes, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) FamilySearch Family Tree View record Birth Baptism Siblings Dive had 4 siblings: Dive Downes and [3 other siblings](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Spouse Dive married Catherine Downes (born Fitzgerald) circa 1708, at age 54 in [marriage place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Catherine was born on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1672, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). They had 4 children: Robert Downes and [3 other children](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Death He was buried in [burial place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**Dyve Downe, 1563 - 1629**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) FamilySearch Family Tree View record Birth Dyve Downe was born in 1563, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Siblings Dyve had 3 siblings: Dyve Downes and [2 other siblings](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Spouse Dyve married Gertrude Downes (born Hatley) on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1588, at age 25 in [marriage place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). They had one son: Lewis Downes. Death Dyve passed away in 1629, at age 66. [**Dive Downes, 1691 - 1781**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) FamilySearch Family Tree View record Birth Dive Downes was born on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1691, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Siblings Dive had one brother: Lewis Downes. Spouse Dive had 2 children: Dive Downes and [one other child](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Death Dive passed away in [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1781, at age 89 in [death place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [View all records](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Filae Family Trees**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive DOWNES, born 1653**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Filae Family Trees View record Birth Baptism Siblings Dive had 4 siblings: Samuel DOWNES and [3 other siblings](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Spouse Dive married Catherine FITZGERALD circa 1708, at age 54 in [marriage place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Catherine was born in 1688, in [birth place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). They had 6 children: Anne DOWNES, Anne DOWNES and [4 other children](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Death He was buried in [burial place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**Dive DOWNES, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Filae Family Trees View record Birth Baptism Spouse Dive married Catherine FITZGERALD circa 1708, at age 54 in [marriage place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). They had 3 children: Elizabeth DOWNES and [2 other children](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Death He was buried in [burial place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**Dive DOWNES, 1653 - 1709**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Filae Family Trees View record Birth Baptism Siblings Dive had 4 siblings: Dive DOWNES and [3 other siblings](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Death He was buried in [burial place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**Vicar's, Prerogative Wills of Ireland, 1536 - 1810**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Vicar's, Prerogative Wills of Ireland, 1536 - 1810 View record Death Dive Downes passed away in 1709, in [death place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). [**Northern Ireland, Wills and Administrations**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Northern Ireland, Wills and Administrations View record Death Dive Downes passed away in 1795. [**Canada, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Canada, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary Article discusses the history of the Downes family, including name changes and notable members. Siblings Dive had 2 brothers: Robert Downes and [one other sibling](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Newspaper The Gazette. Publication Jun 22 1906 - Montreal, , Quebec, Canada. "...there as far back as the 14th century. " Tho baptismal namo which recurs most frequently in the Downos lineago is the unusual ono of " Dive. " One" Dive Downes, " became Bishop of Cork and Ross in 1699. The Bishop's ton, Itobert, Jeft a sun, Dive, who took holy orders and died..." [**Diocese of Dublin Marriages, 1634 - 1858**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Diocese of Dublin Marriages, 1634 - 1858 View record Genealogy record of Dive Downes [**Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont) View record Summary Grey wolves were present in Ireland as depicted in John Derricke's 'Image of Ireland' and mentioned in Captain Cuellar's Armada adventures. Personal Info Dive lived in [address](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Newspaper The Boston Post. Publication Dec 26 1948 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. "...wolves are shown in the gruesome woodcuts, and we hear all about them in Captain Cuellar's Armada adventures of 1588. Bishop Dive Downes, of Cork, saw them in his diocesan visitation of 1699. There is, at least, one major character in Shakespeare who is..." [**Ireland, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Ireland, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary Local deaths and marriages, including Mr. Wade's son, and the Hon House of Commons' response to the Gun Powder Plot. Personal Info Dive lived in [address](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Newspaper The Dublin Gazette. Publication Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. "...Egan, of Mullingar, a very agreeable young Lady of Nineteen, with 1000l. Fortune. Lal Friday died, Mrs. Mary Downes, Wife of the Rev. Mr. Dive Downes, the Elder, of Caftlecorr, near Oldcaftle, whole Death is greatly lamented, as he was univerfally efteemed for her many valuable..." [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Ireland, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary Local news including deaths, appointments, and community events in Dublin. Personal Info Dive lived in [address](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Newspaper The Dublin Gazette. Publication Nov 3 1753 - Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. "...Egan, of Mullingar, a very agreeable young Lady of Nineteen, with 1000l. Fortune, La Friday died, Mrs. Mary Downes, Wife of the Rev. Mr. Dive Downes, the Elder, of Caftlecorr, near Oldcastle, whole Death is greatly lamented, as he was univerfally efteemed for her many valuable..." [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Ireland, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary Advertisement for the capture of deserters including Michall Leeson and John Hodgkins. Personal Info Dive lived on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1761, in [address](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Newspaper The Dublin Gazette. Publication Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. "...ous of a l'ackgammon Table, the Froperty of faid ownes: Whoever cikcovers te Thef thall have a Crown Reward by wding to the Revd. Dive Downes, at Old-Callie. NB Artbereis omne late: figesce come to hand free the pehaing the are, it is d poper to M. to Ambrofe it.fm..." [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) Ireland, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary Death notices for several individuals in Ireland. Newspaper The Dublin Gazette. Publication Nov 2 1756 - Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. "...At Galway, Mifs Blake, Daughter to Patrick Blake. Efq; Mayor of that Town. The Hon. Mrs. Katherine Downes, Widow of the late Dr. Dive Downes, Bishop of Cork and Rofs, and Aunt to His Excellency the Earl of Kildare.-At Leighlinftown, Mrs. Bray, Wife to Mr. Owen Bray,..." [View all records](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary Collection of named individuals and brief information about them across various articles. Personal Info Dive lived in [address](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Newspaper Notes and Queries. Publication London, England, United Kingdom. [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary Biography of Lord Chief Justice Lord Downes, including his career and family history. Personal Info Dive lived in [address](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Newspaper The Gentleman's Magazine. Publication London, London, England, United Kingdom. "...son of Robert Downes, esq. of Donnybrook, by Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Twigge, esq. of the same place; and grandson of the Right Rev. Dive Downes, Bishop of Cork and Ross. He was brought to the study of the law and to the bar in June 1776; was raised to the bench in..." [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary Several clergy appointments are announced, including Dr. Dive Downes as chaplain in ordinary to his Majesty. Newspaper The Gentleman's Magazine. Publication London, London, England, United Kingdom. "...was born at Leixlip, in Ireland, Jan. 6, 1768, while his father was Lord-lieutenant of that kingdom. ECCLESIASTICAL PREFERMENTS. EV. Dr. Dive Downes, appointed R chaplain in ordinary to his Majesty. Rev. Jofeph Athbridge, of Heath, near Chefterfield, Alt-Hucknall V. co...." [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) United Kingdom, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com View record Summary A list of individuals from Hillsborough and Harberton, Ireland. Newspaper The London Gazette. Publication Jan 18 1785 - , , England, United Kingdom. "...Scott Henry Quin J. M. Mafon John Hart Samuel Read P. M.Laughlin W. M'Cready.. Chr. Neary James Magee Henry Brooke Lodge Morres Dive Downes Benjamin Houghton John Jones R. Murray Richard Magenis Galbraith Hamilton • Drury 1\. Burrowes Benedict Arthur David..." [View all records](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Index of Will Registers, 1384-1858**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Index of Will Registers, 1384-1858 View record Personal Info Dive Downes lived in [address](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). Death Dive passed away on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1807. [**1766 Ireland Religious Census**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [Search this collection](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1766 Ireland Religious Census View record Personal Info Dive Downes lived in 1766, in [address](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). 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[**Dive Downes**](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 View record Baptism John Downes was baptized on [month](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) [day](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html) 1605, in [baptism place](/content/names/dive_downes#/index.html). 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The word "dive" itself, referring to a plunge into water or a sudden drop, originates from the Old English word "dufan," meaning "to duck, sink, or dive." This Old English term is related to Proto-Germanic "\*dubijan," also signifying "to dive." The connection to water and sudden movement is the primary linguistic association. It is unlikely the name "Dive" directly evolved from a traditional naming convention. Instead, it may be a modern creation, possibly inspired by the action verb or used metaphorically. Given the absence of historical records, tracing the cultural origins and geographic spread of "Dive" as a given name is impossible. It does not appear in standard name dictionaries or historical birth records. Its usage is likely very recent and limited, potentially arising from a desire for a unique and evocative name. There are no known variations or diminutives associated with "Dive" as a given name. Its meaning is tied directly to the English verb, suggesting a connection to boldness, adventure, or a willingness to take risks. Downes \| Last name meaning The surname Downes has its historical roots in England, particularly deriving from the Old English word "dun," meaning "hill" or "mountain." This suggests that the name may have originally been a topographical surname for individuals living near or on a hill. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the medieval period, with variations appearing in different regions. Over time, the name became associated with various occupations, particularly in agriculture and land management, as many bearers of the surname were likely involved in farming or landholding. The surname Downes may also carry connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the geographical features of the landscapes where its early bearers lived. 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