VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Wilford Downs

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Wilford Downs

Roster ID 229
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First Name:	Wilford
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Last Name:	Downs
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Affiliation:	Class of 1847
Biography & Genealogy:	Wilford Downs, Class of 1847. Genealogy: Born- March 12, 1827, in Lexington, Va. Father- Wilford Downs; Mother- Sarah (last name unknown). Grandparents: unknown. Married: Martha Cornelius; 1st child- Howard Downs; 2nd- N. Carroll Downs; 3rd- Edward Downs; 4th- Robert Downs; 5th- Virginia Downs; 6th- Hattie Downs; 7th- Wilford Downs. Careers: Clergyman, Teacher. Died- October 12, 1884.

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