Lewis Downing, Jr. headstone, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Lewis Downing, Jr. headstone, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.28.054

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of Lewis Downing, Jr.'s headstone at the Old North Cemetery in Concord, NH. The caption states, "Old North Cemetery Minot Enclosure DOWNING Lewis Downing, Jr. Born Dec. 6, 1820. Died Aug. 19, 1901. Lewis DOwning, Jr. was the son of Lewis Downing the original Downing to come to Concord in 1813. Lewis Jr., was born December 6, 1820. His first wife was lucey B. Beal, died April 30, 1833. Second wife Clara M. French who died January 10, 1909 Lewis Downing Jr., was president of the Abbot-Downing Company in 1897, his father ha died on March 1873. In1853 the carriage manufactory was opposite the Phenix Hotel. He built the house a 33 Pleasant street. Mr. Downing died in 1901. Clara Downing widow of Lewis Jr., died January 1, 1909. Gertrude Downing their daughter took possession of 33 Pleasant after her mother's death, in 1909."

Subjects:

Cemeteries , Gravestones

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971 , Downing, Lewis, Jr., 1820-1901

Organizations:

Old North Cemetery (Concord, N.H.)

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

7