E. E. Downham
Emanuel Ethelbert Downham | |
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Downham c. 1890s | |
| Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia | |
| In office 1887–1891 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Smoot |
| Succeeded by | Henry Strauss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emanuel Ethelbert Downham March 23, 1839 Newport, Cumberland County, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | September 17, 1921 (aged 82) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Presbytarian Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sarah Miranda Price |
| Children | 6 |
| Profession | Politician, businessman, miner |
Emanuel Ethelbert Downham (March 23, 1839 – September 17, 1921), known by his initials E.E., was an American businessman, miner, and mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, from 1887 to 1891. He was a prominent leading member of the Masonic Order in Virginia, and helped in the development and raising funds for the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. He died in 1921.