| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 4-9, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Charles Wesley Downs |
| Birth | 2/13/1870 at Owens Mills, [Owings Mills] Baltimore Co., Md |
| Death | 7/17/1922 in hospital at Easton, Md. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | As a child he moved with his mother & sister near St. Michaels, Md. Converted in 1895 & member of Union Methodist Church, St. Michaels, Md . Entered Delaware Conference in 1906; ordained Elder in 1910. In 1899 he established oyster & crab packing company. Merged with W.H.T. Coulbourne & F. S. Jewett. Became promoter of one of most worthy & profitable industries owned & operated by colored men for colored people, in this country. Converted in 1895 as member of Union Methodist Episcopal Church St. Michaels. Charges: Frankford, Del; Seaford, Del; Berlin, Md; Laurel, Del; East New Market, Md. |
| Family and Other Information | Spouse: Mrs. Sarah E. Thomas md 4/17/1902 Survived by wife, 1 sister, 1 daughter & son-in-law |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 101 / print pg 105 |
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