This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dheath3 Surnames: Downing Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.downing/1045.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Don: I realize yours is an old post, but hope to hear from you. I'm indirectly working on James Monroe Downing of Marshall Co., KY. I'm mostly interested in his daughter, Ruby, who I believe married Arthur Davenport. From what I find, James married Minerva Travis in 1897. The 1900 census shows she had 3 kids, 1 surviving. However, Ruby was bn c1894 and sister, Bertha(?) c1895..before James' marriage to Minerva. Would you know whether he had a previous marriage and to whom? Will be happy to share what I have re: Ruby (tho it's speculative at this point). Thanks-Donna Heath 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.