“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  Western 
Historical Company.   1879.


ALVIN H. DOWNING, dealer in furniture, music, and undertaker, Fort Atkinson; 
born in Brookfield, Orange Co., Vt., June 27, 1837; son of Bela and Pernian (Hovey) 
Downing; came to Wisconsin in 1867, locating at Fort Atkinson, and entered the 
employ of Northwestern Manufacturing Co.; in 1877, opened his present business.  
Married, March 4, 1861, Miss Lizzie P. Case, daughter of Hubert Case and Phileta 
Page of Vermont; have four children – Edgar E., Alice M., Glen and Carrol.  
Member of I.O.O.F. and Temple of Honor; liberal in religion; Republican.



Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)