I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding a Mr. Downing (no first name mentioned), a political representative from Florida. It was published in the Adams Sentinel - (Gettysburg, PA) Jan. 29, 1838. The first column reports a spirited exchange in the House of Representatives, between Mr. Downing and Mr. Wise, regarding the Seminole Indian War. Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a file. When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in the request.

thanks, Gregg

I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding Charles Downing of Downingtown. It was published in the Adams Sentinel - (Gettysburg, PA) Aug. 24, 1830. Charles Downing was one of the secretaries appointed when a new political committee was formed. Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a file. When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in the request.

I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding Lt. Downing (no first name or place of residence). It was published in the Adams Sentinel - (Gettysburg, PA) May 10, 1820. In column 2 it is mentioned that a Lt. Downing was serving in Gibraltar on the frigate Guerriere, and fought a duel (which he won) with a Lt. Smith of the British Regiment. Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a file. When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in the request.

I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding Joseph Downing of Downingtown. It was published in the Adams Sentinel - (Gettysburg, PA) March 6, 1822. There was a very bad flood in the area of Downingtown in March, 1822, with much damage, loss, and loss of lives. Column 3 mentions that Joseph Downing's cattle were saved from drowning. Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a file. When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in the request.

I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding Samuel Downing of Edenburg, Saratoga County, New York. It was published in the Adams Sentinel - (Gettysburg, PA) June 19, 1866. In the first column about halfway down.....the newspaper has printed a correction. They had previously reported that the last Revolutionary War pensioner was dead. They now say that Samuel Downing is still alive....over the age of 104! Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a file. When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in the request. If you need me to re-size or lighten or darken the items, please let me know.

Hi tedbird... just to let you know, I did send the article but got this message back: This email address is protected by EarthLink spamBlocker. Your email message has been redirected to a "suspect email" folder for [email protected] In order for your message to be moved to this recipient's Inbox, he or she must add your email address to a list of allowed senders

Please send a copy to <[email protected]> Thanks so much. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 8:27 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [DOWNING] John Downing of Kentucky Oct. 29, 1828 I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding John Downing of Kentucky. It was published in the Adams Sentinel - Gettysburg, PA , Oct. 29, 1828. The article is about an issue which involves Mr. Clay, General Jackson, and Col. Aaron Burr. Published in the paper is a letter which Mr. Clay wrote to his friend, Dr. Pindall of Kentucky, defending himself against allegations which John Downing had made against him. Within the same article, is a letter which Burr had written to Clay in 1806. Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a file. When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in the request. ==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe in list mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected] To unsubscribe in digest mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected]

I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding John Downing of Kentucky. It was published in the Adams Sentinel - Gettysburg, PA , Oct. 29, 1828. The article is about an issue which involves Mr. Clay, General Jackson, and Col. Aaron Burr. Published in the paper is a letter which Mr. Clay wrote to his friend, Dr. Pindall of Kentucky, defending himself against allegations which John Downing had made against him. Within the same article, is a letter which Burr had written to Clay in 1806. Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a file. When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in the request.

I have copies of several newspaper items regarding various Downing individuals which were published in the Adams Sentinel newspaper (Gettysburg, PA). So far, I have articles ranging from the years 1820-1853. I will be gathering additional records as time permits. The various names mentioned in the articles are: John Downing of Kentucky Lt. Downing who was involved in a duel while in Gibraltar in 1820, stationed on the frigate: Guerriere Joseph Downing of Downingtown Charles Downing of West Chester, PA Major Jack Downing (several articles) - Member of the Downingville Militia, 2nd Brigade; apparently from Downingville, Maine, and conducts the DOWNING GAZETTE there. It appears that he was a very well-known and respected man in military and political circles for many years. Sgt. Joel Downing (cousin to Major Jack) Col. Downing of Florida Joshua ( surname not mentioned, but he is the uncle of Major Jack) Danforth surname - Major Jack stated in one article that his mother was a Danforth. I will make a separate post for each article, but wanted to post this "preview" to give an idea of what I have so far. I will be happy to send a copy to anyone who requests it. It will have to be sent as a file. Once I make the separate postings and you email me with a request, it is important that you use the EXACT subject line that I use in the post. This will ensure that I send the correct item, and that your email is not deleted. Oh yes....as far as I know at this point, I am NOT related to any of the people in the articles and have no additional information about them. Regards, Wee Las Vegas, NV

>From: "GARY L JORDAN" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: RE: [DOWNING] Samuel Downing of N.Y. June 19, 1866 >Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 07:06:51 -0700 > >I would love to have a copy of this newspaper story from the Adams Sentinel >as he is my G's Grandfather and also my revolutionary war ancestor listed >with the Sons of the American Revolution. >Thank you so much, >Gary Jordan >[email protected] > > >>From: [email protected] >>Reply-To: [email protected] >>To: [email protected] >>Subject: [DOWNING] Samuel Downing of N.Y. June 19, 1866 >>Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 09:22:50 EDT >> >>I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding Samuel Downing of >>Edenburg, Saratoga County, New York. It was published in the Adams >>Sentinel - >>(Gettysburg, PA) June 19, 1866. >> >>In the first column about halfway down.....the newspaper has printed a >>correction. They had previously reported that the last Revolutionary War >>pensioner >>was dead. They now say that Samuel Downing is still alive....over the age >>of >>104! >> >>Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a >>file. >> >>When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in >>the >> >>request. If you need me to re-size or lighten or darken the items, please >>let >>me know. >> >> >>==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== >>To unsubscribe in list mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject >>to [email protected] To unsubscribe in digest mode send a >>message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected] >> > > > >==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe in list mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject >to [email protected] To unsubscribe in digest mode send a >message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected] >

I would love to have a copy of this newspaper story from the Adams Sentinel as he is my G's Grandfather and also my revolutionary war ancestor listed with the Sons of the American Revolution. Thank you so much, Gary Jordan [email protected] >From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [DOWNING] Samuel Downing of N.Y. June 19, 1866 >Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 09:22:50 EDT > >I have a copy of a newspaper page with an item regarding Samuel Downing of >Edenburg, Saratoga County, New York. It was published in the Adams Sentinel >- >(Gettysburg, PA) June 19, 1866. > >In the first column about halfway down.....the newspaper has printed a >correction. They had previously reported that the last Revolutionary War >pensioner >was dead. They now say that Samuel Downing is still alive....over the age >of >104! > >Feel free to email me with a request for a copy, which will be sent as a >file. > >When requesting a copy: please use the EXACT subject line of this post in >the > >request. If you need me to re-size or lighten or darken the items, please >let >me know. > > >==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe in list mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject >to [email protected] To unsubscribe in digest mode send a >message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected] >

In a message dated 6/2/04 6:11:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > They are: Richard Baxter Downing (of Viking origin), Clyde Downing, Ray > Downing, Richard Lynn Downing, and James Downing, the last four being of > western European origin. My line is that of Thomas Downing, after whom Downingtown, PA, is named. He comes from a line of Downings in Bradninch, Devonshire, England, that is well documented back to 1530. Thomas, a Quaker, emigrated to America in 1717. I guess I'm rather fortunate in that this family line is well documented in numerous biographical and local history books as well as other documents. -- Ray Downing

Linda, Is it true of Native Americans having oriental genes? I'm thinking of taking the DNA test for Downing. Gregg Downing

Ted, I would appreciate it. I will add it to the rest of my files. Gregg

I've been asked for further information on the five gentlemen who have had their DNA tested. They are: Richard Baxter Downing (of Viking origin), Clyde Downing, Ray Downing, Richard Lynn Downing, and James Downing, the last four being of western European origin. There is at least one sample pending from Daniel Downing. Here is the explanation I received from the group sponsoring our project regarding the Viking heritage if anyone is interested: "Scandinavians and Englishmen come from different genetic gene pools, separated by at least 30, perhaps 40,000 years. During the last Ice Age a group of men in western Europe lived in Spain and then moved north into all of western Europe. Their genetic group is called R1b. Another group, called Group I moved north and east out of Siberia after the end of the last Ice Age eventually finding a home in Scandinavia. So when we find men who are in group I living in the British Isles it's pretty clear that they are downstream from the Viking expansion." Again, if anyone wishes to participate, please contact me. Lynda Roberts Downing DNA Project Administrator

I have some information on Emanuel Downing, don't know how good it is. I didn't verify it. I'm traveling at the moment but will be able to check in about six days if you remind me. BE ADVISED that in 10 days the books will be packed up as I am preparing to move. Cheryl Rothwell [email protected] Logan County ILGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~illogan Central IL Regional Coordinator, ILGenWeb Clark, Downing, Harding, Lucas, et al --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.691 / Virus Database: 452 - Release Date: 5/26/2004

Greg, yes it is true but it will cost extra to have it checked. Here is a link that answers questions http://www.familytreedna.com/faq.html Joy From: [email protected] Date: 2004/06/02 Wed PM 06:49:19 PDT To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DOWNING] Downing DNA Project Linda, Is it true of Native Americans having oriental genes? I'm thinking of taking the DNA test for Downing. Gregg Downing ==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe in list mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected] To unsubscribe in digest mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected]

If you are interested, Sir George was one of seven graduates in the Harvard University Class of 1642. I can send that biography to you if interested. It doesn't help you go back any further, but it is interesting. Ted Bird -----Original Message----- From: GARY L JORDAN [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 1:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [DOWNING] RE: Downing Website Information Dear Downing Family Members, my G's Grandfather (mothers side) is the Emanuel Downing referred to in your web site. I have attached below several of the paragraphs appearing there. I am planning to join your society (waiting until end of month to get a full year) and attempted to contact a Mr.. Jim Downing who I was told was very involved with the site's content, etc. I was later informed that he has faced several health challenges and will not be active at the site for a while longer. My question is, does anyone know of or have access to the name or description of the actual source material from which the statement(s) about Emanuel Downing below refers to? I am most interested in taking the line back as far as I can - and would appreciated any information you might have regarding the sources used in the site as to the Emanuel Downing lineage to Saire de Quincy, Earl of Winchester - and beyond. Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing from anyone with this information. Regards, Gary L Jordan 602.315.7753 QUOTE """"Emanuel Downing 1585-1676 Father of Sir George Downing Born 01 May 1585 in St. Lawrence, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, his lineage goes back to 1215, when King John, under pressure from the barons and churchmen, issued the Magna Carta. This document was the start of our present day right to trial by jury and no taxation without representation. His lineage has been traced back to Saire de Quincy, Earl of Winchester, who was one of the sureties of the Magna Carta."""" >From: "Lynda Roberts" <[email protected]> >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [DOWNING] Downing DnA Project >Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 18:59:57 -0400 > >This is just an update on the Downing DNA Project currently underway. >The >DNA of five of our participants has been analyzed. We have learned that >none of the five are related, that four of them are of western European >origin, and that the fifth is descended from Vikings! With a project such >as this, it is important to enlarge the pool for best results. If any >Downing males are willing to join the project, please let me know. >Remember that you must be descended through the male line. > >Lynda Roberts >Group Administrator > > >==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe in list mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the >subject >to [email protected] To unsubscribe in digest mode send a >message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected] > ==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe in list mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected] To unsubscribe in digest mode send a message with UNSUBSCRIBE as the subject to [email protected]

This is Gregg Downing. All of my father's family was from KY and Brown, Adams, County, Ohio. I may be willing to volunteer. I know of other families who have done the same DNA testing that all of you have. To them it was a big hoax. Some of them were told that they were oriental, which they were not. Let me know more about it. Regards, Gregg