A. G. Downing; Sarah Moore Downing

Downing, A. G , farmer, Section 32; Post Office Inland; was born in Greene County, Indiana, August 15, 1842; he lived there until 12 years of age; his parents then came to this county in 1854; owns 360 acres.  He married Miss Mary E. Stanton May 10, 1867, a native of Montgomery County, New York; no family.  He enlisted in the late rebellion August 15, 1861, in Company E, 11th Iowa Volunteer Infantry; was mustered out July 22, 1865.  Is township Trustee.

Downing, Sarah, Mrs., farming,Section 33; Post Office Inland; widow of Albert Downing, who was born in Virginia September 15, 1815; his parents moved from there when he was 2 years of age, and went to Jackson County, Indiana where he lived until past 21 years of age.  Mrs. D.'s maiden name was Moore, born in Virginia April 13, 1821. They were married in Greene County, Indiana, January 25, 1847. They came to this county in 1854; he died July 14, 1877. He left a family of six sons and an estate of 520 acres--Alexander, John, Albert, George, Paul, Andrew

History of Cedar County, Iowa, 1878. Biographies: Springfield Township.