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Col Thomas Joseph “Tom” Downing

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Col Thomas Joseph “Tom” Downing

Birth
Death
24 Dec 1927 (aged 60)
Burial
McNeals Corner, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Thomas Downing was a lawyer and a state senator. His nickname was Tom. The bridge that crosses the Rappahannock River at Tappahannock, Va. is named after him. Thomas died in his "Edgely" home. The cemetery is next to his home.
Thomas Downing was a lawyer and a state senator. His nickname was Tom. The bridge that crosses the Rappahannock River at Tappahannock, Va. is named after him. Thomas died in his "Edgely" home. The cemetery is next to his home.

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An orator of note, A lawyer of ability, A distinquished public servant.
"Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."



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  • Created by: GJ
  • Added: Sep 12, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58540347/thomas_joseph-downing: accessed ), memorial page for Col Thomas Joseph “Tom” Downing (25 May 1867–24 Dec 1927), Find a Grave Memorial ID 58540347, citing Downing Family Cemetery, McNeals Corner, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by GJ (contributor 47117269).