Background
Works, John Downey was born on March 29, 1847 in Ohio Company, Indiana, United States. Son of James Alexander and Phoebe (Downey) Works.
Works, John Downey was born on March 29, 1847 in Ohio Company, Indiana, United States. Son of James Alexander and Phoebe (Downey) Works.
Education common schools of Indiana.
Served 18 months in the United States Volumes during Civil War. Admitted to bar, 1868. Practiced at Vevay, 1868-1883, Los Angeles, since 1883.
Served 18 months in the United States Volumes during Civil War. Member Indiana House of Representatives, 1879.
Married Alice Banta, November 8, 1868.