Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameHenry Vincent Downs 
Birth16 Sep 1850, Mercer Co, PA
Death24 Mar 1919, Fairfield, Jefferson Co, IA
BurialEvergreen Cem, Fairfield, Jefferson Co, IA
FatherIsaac Downs (1811-1868)
MotherJane Hosack (1817-1872)
Misc. Notes
Living with his mother and siblings in 1870, Logan Co, OH.
He married Lizzie (Elizabeth) Crawford 16 May 1878
[Obituary] Fairfield Daily Journal - Wednesday, 26 March 1919
H.V. DOWNS BURIED THIS AFTERNOON
The funeral services for the late Henry V DOWNS were held this afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Bean. The service was in charge of Rev. H. A. Mosser and interment was made in Evergreen cemetery.
He passed away quietly at 3:15 a.m., March 24th, 1919 after an acute illness from gallstones from which he suffered four days previous. Mr. Downs was a public spirited citizen, always interested in the welfare of the community and his death will be regretted by a wide circle of friends.
Henry Vincent DOWNS was the son of John and Jennie Downs of Mercer county, Penn. He was at his death almost 69 years of age, having been born September 16, 1850. He was one of eight children and is survived by five sisters and one brother, Mrs. Margaret Maxwell, Bellefontaine, OH, Miss Sue Downs, Benhaven, PA, F. H. Downs, Bellefontaine, OH, Mrs. John McKirhan, Northwood, OH, Mrs. Milligan Creighton, Belle Center, OH. Two sisters, Mrs. John Speer and Mrs. Cyrus Johnson had preceded him in death.
In early manhood he came to Jefferson county, Iowa and located in Fairfield and has remained in this county ever since. On May 1877 (sic) he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Crawford at Fairfield, and to this union were born six children, Charles, William, Ray, Harry, and Mrs. Clarence Spratt all of LewVan Saskatchewan, Canada and Mrs. Walter Bean of Fairfield. One child, Margaret, died at the age of three years.
His parent’s family had long been connected with the United Presbyterian church and Mr. Downs has been a faithful member and generous supporter of it ever since his youth. He was treasurer of his church in Fairfield and was a member of its board.
After his marriage he was employed at the Fairfield city water works. He spent eight years on a farm south of Fairfield. Later he was in charge of the Fairfield Creamery. About 1911 he moved to Fairfield and began the manufacture of ice cream in this city. He continued in this business until poor health compelled him to dispose of the business and retire.
Mr. Downs made two trips to Ireland for the purpose of completing the settlement of the estate of the Crawford family. He had planned to spend this summer with his children in Canada.
[Obituary] JOURNAL - Monday, 24 March 1919, 2-2
HENRY V. DOWNS died this morning at his home on S. Main.
Survived by wife and 5 children: Mrs. Walter [Minnie G.] Bean of Fairfield; Mrs. Jennie Spratt and Charles, Joe and Harry Downs, all of Lew Van, Sask., Canada...Evergreen Cemetery.
He married Lizzie (Elizabeth) Crawford 16 May 1878
[Obituary] Fairfield Daily Journal - Wednesday, 26 March 1919
H.V. DOWNS BURIED THIS AFTERNOON
The funeral services for the late Henry V DOWNS were held this afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter Bean. The service was in charge of Rev. H. A. Mosser and interment was made in Evergreen cemetery.
He passed away quietly at 3:15 a.m., March 24th, 1919 after an acute illness from gallstones from which he suffered four days previous. Mr. Downs was a public spirited citizen, always interested in the welfare of the community and his death will be regretted by a wide circle of friends.
Henry Vincent DOWNS was the son of John and Jennie Downs of Mercer county, Penn. He was at his death almost 69 years of age, having been born September 16, 1850. He was one of eight children and is survived by five sisters and one brother, Mrs. Margaret Maxwell, Bellefontaine, OH, Miss Sue Downs, Benhaven, PA, F. H. Downs, Bellefontaine, OH, Mrs. John McKirhan, Northwood, OH, Mrs. Milligan Creighton, Belle Center, OH. Two sisters, Mrs. John Speer and Mrs. Cyrus Johnson had preceded him in death.
In early manhood he came to Jefferson county, Iowa and located in Fairfield and has remained in this county ever since. On May 1877 (sic) he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Crawford at Fairfield, and to this union were born six children, Charles, William, Ray, Harry, and Mrs. Clarence Spratt all of LewVan Saskatchewan, Canada and Mrs. Walter Bean of Fairfield. One child, Margaret, died at the age of three years.
His parent’s family had long been connected with the United Presbyterian church and Mr. Downs has been a faithful member and generous supporter of it ever since his youth. He was treasurer of his church in Fairfield and was a member of its board.
After his marriage he was employed at the Fairfield city water works. He spent eight years on a farm south of Fairfield. Later he was in charge of the Fairfield Creamery. About 1911 he moved to Fairfield and began the manufacture of ice cream in this city. He continued in this business until poor health compelled him to dispose of the business and retire.
Mr. Downs made two trips to Ireland for the purpose of completing the settlement of the estate of the Crawford family. He had planned to spend this summer with his children in Canada.
[Obituary] JOURNAL - Monday, 24 March 1919, 2-2
HENRY V. DOWNS died this morning at his home on S. Main.
Survived by wife and 5 children: Mrs. Walter [Minnie G.] Bean of Fairfield; Mrs. Jennie Spratt and Charles, Joe and Harry Downs, all of Lew Van, Sask., Canada...Evergreen Cemetery.