Stephen Wheeler Downey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Stephen Wheeler Downey

American politician

Date of Birth: 25-Jul-1839

Place of Birth: Westernport, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 03-Aug-1902

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Stephen Wheeler Downey (July 25, 1839 – August 3, 1902) was a lawyer and politician in Wyoming.
A Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, he was an early white settler of Wyoming, and served as its Treasurer, Auditor, and Delegate to Congress.
After statehood, Downey continued to serve in local and state office, including Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Downey was a founder of the University of Wyoming, and the longtime president of its board of trustees.