Edward arrived with his brother William Downes. Married Margaret Farmer (widow Farmer) on 23 December 1846. Margaret died in childbirth 7 January 1848. Amelia was Edward Downes second wife. Amelia was the daughter of Thomas and Winifred Williams who arrived on the ship 'Rockingham' Amelia was born on Garden Island. Edward was said to be a collector of natural history specimens - he then became a gardener. Amelia died at the age of 46 years 17 December 1877 and Edward died at Dongara on 25 March 1891.