Born: Edgar County, Illinois, 1838.
Died: Minnesota, 1869.
Mr. Downs' parental inheritance was excellent. He went to school in the country and at Paris. He entered the Christian ministry early in life. After one year in Pennsylvania, he returned to Illinois, where his work was chiefly done. He served at Wapella and Clinton, and was State Evangelist for several years. Also, he helped edit a monthly Christian paper for several years. Mr. Downs was a man of sweet spirit and gentle disposition, but he was full of moral courage and energy. He was wholly consecrated to his work and wore himself out in it all too soon.