David was a son of Joshua Downing (1769-1858) and Patience Chase (1771-1844), natives of Hampton Falls, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.
David died at a young age.
David was not mentioned in his father's will, dated 17 March 1846, amended on 3 November 1849, and probated 6 January 1858. On the other hand, this will did mention his brothers John, Joshua, Stephen, Nathan C., Peter C., and his sisters Mary Downing, and Abiel Gregg (Rockingham Co., N.H., Probate Records, 1858).
Biography by Tom Brocher; last updated on 5 January 2022.