Stephen Wheeler Downey

Stephen W. Downey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming Territory's at-large district
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881 (Delegate)
Preceded by	William Wellington Corlett
Succeeded by	Morton Everel Post
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
In office 1893 1895
Wyoming Territory Auditor
In office December 17, 1877 – March 3, 1879
Preceded by	Orlando North
Succeeded by	James France
Wyoming Territory Treasurer
In office October 26, 1872 – December 11, 1875
Preceded by	John W. Donnellan
Succeeded by	Amasa R. Converse
Personal details
Born	(1839-07-25)July 25, 1839 Westernport, Maryland
Died	August 3, 1902(1902-08-03) (aged 63) Albany County, Wyoming
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Fannie Fisher. Fannie (died 1870) Evangeline Victoria Owen (died 1937)
Children	12 (including Sheridan Downey and Dr. June Etta Downey
Profession	Attorney
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1861–1862
Rank	Colonel
Unit	3rd Maryland Infantry, Potomac Home Brigade
Battles/wars	Civil War Battle of Harpers Ferry

Stephen Wheeler Downey (July 25, 1839 – August 3, 1902) was a lawyer and politician in Wyoming. A Union Army veteran of the American Civil War, he was an early white settler of Wyoming, and served as its treasurer, auditor, and delegate to Congress. After statehood, Downey continued to serve in local and state office, including Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives.

Downey was a founder of the University of Wyoming, and the longtime president of its board of trustees.