Solomon Weathersbee Downs was an American attorney, politician, and slaveholder from Louisiana. A Democrat, he served as a United States senator from 1847 to 1853.
The village of Downsville, Louisiana is named for him. Wikipedia
Born: 1801, Montgomery County, TN
Died: August 14, 1854 (age 53 years), Lincoln County, KY
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Senator, TN (1847–1853)
Education: Transylvania University