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Stephen Wheeler Downey (July 25 1839 – August 3 1902) was a lawyer and politician in Wyoming.Born in Westernport Maryland in 1861 Downey enlisted as a private in the 3rd Maryland Infantry Potomac Home Brigade and successfully promoted to first lieutenant lieutenant colonel and colonel. He was discharged after the Battle of Harpers Ferry due to wounds he sustained in the fighting. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in Washington D.C.

active years end date
1881-03-03
active years start date
1879-03-04
birth date
1839-07-25
birth place
Maryland, Westernport Maryland
death date
1902-08-03
death place
Wyoming, Albany County Wyoming
party
Republican Party (United States)
region
Wyoming Territory's at-large congressional district

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