Rev. William Downs
N 37° 26.955 W 086° 54.495
16S E 508115 N 4144714
This orator, debator, and minister was also a teacher, Bible scholar, and hymn composer.
Waymark Code: WM4Z7W
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2008
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Rev. William Downs
This orator , debator, and minister was also a teacher, Bible scholar, and hymn composer. He preached near the Lincoln home on Knob Creek and baptized Abraham's father, Thomas Lincoln. William Downs was born 1782 in old fort at site of Hartford. Father killed by Indians. William's brother Thomas also became pioneer Baptist preacher. William died 1860, near Hartford.
Marker Name: Rev. William Downs
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1834
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society... Kentucky Department of Highways
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