His death certificate records Richard Downs, age 68 years 4 months 3 days, born 12 Nov 1856 in Menifee Co., died 14 Mar 1925 in Rothwell, Menifee Co., Ky, married, father John M. Downs, mother’s maiden name George Annie Rothwell, both born in Bath Co., Ky, cause of death dropsy, informant Bill Downs, Rothwell, Ky, burial in Reffitt graveyd.

(George Ann Rothwell was really his stepmother.)