Background
DOWNER, William James was born on April 20, 1851. Son of late Joseph Downer, Royal Engineer Department.
DOWNER, William James was born on April 20, 1851. Son of late Joseph Downer, Royal Engineer Department.
Entered the Office of Works, "1871. Principal Clerk, 1901. I South O. 1905; Assistant-Secretary, H. M.s Office of Works, and Treasurer of Saint Peter’s (Crown) Chapel, Vere Street, Marylebone.
Spouse 1880, Charlotte, y.daughter of George Moon of Castle Hill, Dungannon, Company