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Capt Joseph Benson Downer

Birth	:	6 May 1840 Stark County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 1911 Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Monclova Cemetery, Waterproof, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate	:	31.9201440, -91.4830240
Description	:	CAPT, 8th Iowa Cav...POW at Andersonville. Enlisted in Company D, Iowa 8th Cavalry Regiment on 02 Sep 1863. Promoted to Full Comm Sergeant on 20 Dec 1864. Promoted to Full Captain on 15 Jul 1865. Mustered out on 15 Jul 1865 at Atlanta, GA. Commissioned an officer in Company K, U.S. Colored Troops 136th Infantry Regiment on 15 Jul 1865. Mustered out on 04 Jan 1866. J. B. DOWNER---- ESTEEMED CITIZEN DIES IN HOSPITAL----- J. B. DOWNER PASSED AWAY AT BELLEVUE EARLY TODAY---- Prominent Resident of the City dies in Seventieth Year----Was Patriotic Citizen---Funeral Thursday------ In the death of Joseph Benson Downer, which occurred at 1:30... Read More	CAPT, 8th Iowa Cav...POW at Andersonville. Enlisted in Company D, Iowa 8th Cavalry Regiment on 02 Sep 1863. Promoted to Full Comm Sergeant on 20 Dec 1864. Promoted to Full Captain on 15 Jul 1865. Mustered out on 15 Jul 1865 at Atlanta, GA. Commissioned an officer in Company K, U.S. Colored Troops 136th Infantry Regiment on 15 Jul 1865. Mustered out on 04 Jan 1866. J. B. DOWNER---- ESTEEMED CITIZEN DIES IN HOSPITAL----- J. B. DOWNER PASSED AWAY AT BELLEVUE EARLY TODAY---- Prominent Resident of the City dies in Seventieth Year----Was Patriotic Citizen---Funeral Thursday------ In the death of Joseph Benson Downer, which occurred at 1:30 o'clock this morning at Bellvue Hospital, Muscatine loses a citizen, not merely prominent, but one who enjoyed the highest respect and esteem of the entire county. The announcement of the decease of the well known gentleman was received with the deepest regret in this city and the surrounding country, where he was well known. Apoplexy was given as the cause of his demise by the attending physician. He had been suffering from a complication of ills of late, however, and for the last few days his condition was precarious. He was removed to the West Hill institution on last Friday, and at that time grave fears were entertained for his recovery. Until recently Mr. Downer had enjoyed excellent health and was unusually active for one of his age. Those who were deeply concerned regarding his illness, had hoped that the rugged constitution of the patient might hold up under the ills which affected him, but during the latter part of last week it was realized that his chance for recovery was slight.----- Enjoyed Respect----- There were few residents of Muscatine who enjoyed a large acquaintance, or more esteem from their friends than did Mr. Downer. Although for many years a prominent stock raiser, he at all times took a lively interest in the welfare of the community in which he lived, and while he never aspired for political office, still he defended those principles which he believed to be right, in a manner which illustrated his nobilityand strength of character. He was always an advocate for temperance, and in his political sentiment was an ardent supporter of the republican party.----- Native of Ohio----- Mr. Downer was the son of John A. and Elizabeth R. Downer, and was born in Stark county, O., on May 6, 1840. In 1845 when he was a lad of five years, he accompanied his parents to Iowa, and located in Des Moines county. Here he was reared to manhood, receiving his education in the common schools there. He fitted himself to become a teacher, and followed that profession for several years with success, but later went into the mercantile trade.----- Military Career----- Captain Downer also possessed a military career which was a most interesting one. In August 1836 he responded to the call for troops to put down the rebellion, and enlisted in the 8th Iowa Cavalry. He took an active part in all of the important conflicts in which that regiment participated during his service. In 1864 he was taken a prisoner by the Rebel forces and for two months was forced to witness the misery and squalor of the Andersonville Prison. When he regained his liberty he again joined his regiment with which he continued until the close of hostilities. In the final year of his service, Mr. Downer was commissioned Captain, and was detailed on Court Martial, and while serving in that capacity passed judgement upon some very important cases, among which was the trial of the distinguished French General Prince Salm at Atlanta, Ga. Upon returning from the war he was married at Northfield, Des Moines county to Miss Margaret A. Davis. The union was one of many joys and but few vicissitudes. The wife still survives and mourns deeply the loss of her almost constant companion of more than two score years.----- Moves To County------ Mr. Downer and family moved to Muscatine, where Mr. Downer conducted, for years, one of the finest stock farms in this part of the country. He was for a time one of the only breeders of the thoroughbred Angus Cattle, and his farm was one, modern in every respect. About eighteen years ago, he removed to the city of Muscatine and since that time has been retired. He and his family resided here continuously after their removal here, except for a period of a few years when they made Wilton ,Iowa their home. Mr. Downer has been for many years a member of the First Methodist church of Muscatine, and in his daily life, he exemplified the teachings of the Savior. He was an earnest and sincere Christian and brave soldier, a courageous fighter for those principles which he believed were right and just, and a valuable citizen, and the esteem and honor paid him were merited. He was dearly beloved by his family and besides his wife he leaves to mourn his departure, four children, who are, Mrs. George Parvin of this city, Mrs. A. Bruce Minear of Chicage, JohnT. Downer of this city, and Louis E., of near Ardon, Ia. The funeral will be held at 1:00 on Thursday afternoon from the family residence at 1478 Washington street. Dr. L. M. Grigsby, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church will conduct the obsequies, which will conclude with interment at Greenwood cemetery.

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Where is Capt Joseph Benson Downer's memorial?
Capt Joseph Benson Downer's memorial is located at: Monclova Cemetery, Waterproof, Tensas Parish, USA.
When did Capt Joseph Benson Downer death?
Capt Joseph Benson Downer death on 8 Feb 1911 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 31.9201440
Longitude: -91.4830240

Family Members:

Parent

John A. Downer

(1805 - 1888)

Spouse

Margaret A Davis Downer

(1847 - 1914)

Siblings

Children

John Thomas Downer

(1869 - 1942)

(unknow - unknow)

Nell Viola Downer Minear

(1882 - 1958)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Monclova Cemetery
Waterproof, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9201440, -91.4830240

2. Cole-Guthrie Family Cemetery
Saint Joseph, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9103760, -91.4662930

3. Elder Shade Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8596992, -91.5119019

4. Barcelona Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8552400, -91.4236960

5. Mayflower Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9652996, -91.3993988

6. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
Saint Joseph, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9527800, -91.3908300

7. Helena Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8736000, -91.3985977

8. China Grove Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9704580, -91.3955800

9. Kendrick Cemetery
Wisner, Franklin Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9834570, -91.5653990

10. Diggs Cemetery
Mayflower, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9805430, -91.3942200

11. Cross Keys Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9002991, -91.3707962

12. Bowman Cemetery
Waterproof, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8359000, -91.5628000

13. Hopakah Cemetery
Goldman, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 32.0210880, -91.4346920

14. New Zion Cemetery
Foules, Catahoula Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8384000, -91.5709700

15. Cross Keys Cemetery
Cross Keys, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8866180, -91.3531110

16. Oakwood Cemetery
Waterproof, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8640000, -91.3610000

17. Alphenia Plantation East Mound Cemetery
Alphenia Landing, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8211860, -91.5665710

18. Alphenia Plantation West Mound Cemetery
Alphenia Landing, Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8214250, -91.5680570

19. Eureka Cemetery
Franklin Parish, USA
Coordinate: 32.0133018, -91.5888977

20. Thistle Ridge Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9846992, -91.3499985

21. Oneonta Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9146996, -91.3242035

22. Gold Bell Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9738998, -91.3352966

23. Myrtle Grove Cemetery
Tensas Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.8197002, -91.3719025

24. New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, USA
Coordinate: 31.9200300, -91.6469600