This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: guydowning1966 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.downing/978.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Another clue on Milton Downing. There is a Milton Downing born 1836 died 1861 buried at Tharp's Run Cemetery where Bezaleel and Matilda are buried, so seems almost certain they were related as it is a tiny cemetery. Bezaleel and Matilda were married in 1806, and the first child I have a record of is Nehemiah born 1813. Seems unlikely they didn't have kids for 7 years. I am guessing they had as many as 6 children born in MD. My speculation is that Milton and Matilda were the children of one of their unknown eldest sons, perhaps he and his wife died in Harrison County and their great Aunt Hester Jones took Milton and Matilda in? Guy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.