Elizabeth J. Downs (10 March 1868-15 March 1916)

Death Certificate

Age:48 year(s) 5 day(s)
Birth Date:3/10/1868
Death Date:3/15/1916
Undertaker:George H. Holland
Death Certificate:C93256
Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD
[MSA CM1132-125 CR 48168]

Obituaries, News Articles & Miscellaneous Sources

DOWNS - Elizabeth J., on March 15, beloved wife of John W. Downs and mother of Charles A. Gross, departed this date at her late residence 1125 Etting street. Funeral was from Sharp Street M.E. Church March 17, at 2 p.m. Rev. M. J. Naylor officiated.
 
Servant of God well done
Thy glorious warfare past
The battle fought the victory won
And thou art crowned at last
By her devoted husband and son
 
John W. Downs, Chas. A. Gross

SOURCE: Afro-American Ledger (Baltimore) 25 March 1916: 5. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=diQmAAAAIBAJ&sjid=5P0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=7492%2C2389423