Daughter of Col. James Fernando Brown b. Kentucky, and Nancy Jane Stephenson Brown.
Lizzie was born 26 Nov 1851 in Austin's Colony.
She married Col James Elbert Downes.
They had three sons;
1. James Fernando b. 1871
2. William b. 1872 (became a doctor in New York)
3. Edward Elbert "Eddie" b. 1875
Col. James built the spectacular house at 207 N. 7th, Crockett, which has been accorded a Texas historical Medallion and is now listed in the national register as an outstanding example of Eastlake Victorian architecture.
The couple were social leaders and entertained often and lavishly after their house was built in 1893.
Third child Eddie, born in 1875, was a first lieutenant during the Spanish American war fell in battle in South Samoa, Philipine Islands, June 23, 1901.
His death was a severe blow to his parents. Mrs Downes was inconsolable. Col. Downes moved his family to Dallas and sold his home.
"Miss Lizzie" died in Dallas Feb 12, 1914; Col. Downes, Jan 25, 1917, both are buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
Houston County History
by; Beatrice B. DeSha
Lizzie was born 26 Nov 1851 in Austin's Colony.
She married Col James Elbert Downes.
They had three sons;
1. James Fernando b. 1871
2. William b. 1872 (became a doctor in New York)
3. Edward Elbert "Eddie" b. 1875
Col. James built the spectacular house at 207 N. 7th, Crockett, which has been accorded a Texas historical Medallion and is now listed in the national register as an outstanding example of Eastlake Victorian architecture.
The couple were social leaders and entertained often and lavishly after their house was built in 1893.
Third child Eddie, born in 1875, was a first lieutenant during the Spanish American war fell in battle in South Samoa, Philipine Islands, June 23, 1901.
His death was a severe blow to his parents. Mrs Downes was inconsolable. Col. Downes moved his family to Dallas and sold his home.
"Miss Lizzie" died in Dallas Feb 12, 1914; Col. Downes, Jan 25, 1917, both are buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
Houston County History
by; Beatrice B. DeSha
Daughter of Col. James Fernando Brown b. Kentucky, and Nancy Jane Stephenson Brown.
Lizzie was born 26 Nov 1851 in Austin's Colony.
She married Col James Elbert Downes.
They had three sons;
1. James Fernando b. 1871
2. William b. 1872 (became a doctor in New York)
3. Edward Elbert "Eddie" b. 1875
Col. James built the spectacular house at 207 N. 7th, Crockett, which has been accorded a Texas historical Medallion and is now listed in the national register as an outstanding example of Eastlake Victorian architecture.
The couple were social leaders and entertained often and lavishly after their house was built in 1893.
Third child Eddie, born in 1875, was a first lieutenant during the Spanish American war fell in battle in South Samoa, Philipine Islands, June 23, 1901.
His death was a severe blow to his parents. Mrs Downes was inconsolable. Col. Downes moved his family to Dallas and sold his home.
"Miss Lizzie" died in Dallas Feb 12, 1914; Col. Downes, Jan 25, 1917, both are buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
Houston County History
by; Beatrice B. DeSha
Lizzie was born 26 Nov 1851 in Austin's Colony.
She married Col James Elbert Downes.
They had three sons;
1. James Fernando b. 1871
2. William b. 1872 (became a doctor in New York)
3. Edward Elbert "Eddie" b. 1875
Col. James built the spectacular house at 207 N. 7th, Crockett, which has been accorded a Texas historical Medallion and is now listed in the national register as an outstanding example of Eastlake Victorian architecture.
The couple were social leaders and entertained often and lavishly after their house was built in 1893.
Third child Eddie, born in 1875, was a first lieutenant during the Spanish American war fell in battle in South Samoa, Philipine Islands, June 23, 1901.
His death was a severe blow to his parents. Mrs Downes was inconsolable. Col. Downes moved his family to Dallas and sold his home.
"Miss Lizzie" died in Dallas Feb 12, 1914; Col. Downes, Jan 25, 1917, both are buried in Glenwood Cemetery.
Houston County History
by; Beatrice B. DeSha
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