Background
DOWNES, Robert Percival was born on April 22, 1842 in Ripon. Son of Christopher Downes.
DOWNES, Robert Percival was born on April 22, 1842 in Ripon. Son of Christopher Downes.
Studied at Ripon Grammar School. Private tutors.; Doctor of Laws.
Entered Wesleyan ministry, 1865. Started Great Thoughts for the purpose of presenting to the masses something of the best which has been said and written. Retired from pastoral work of the ministry for the editorship of the paper, 1885. Wesleyan minister; editor of Great Thoughts.
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Spouse 1869, Clara Elizabeth,daughter of T. W. Trouncer, J.P., Shrewsbury.