This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TrischHall Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.downing/1152.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Cass City Chronicle, 8 Jan 1903, page 1 Another Pioneer Gone Harden C. Downing, of Novesta township, passed away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 31st, after twelve weeks of suffering. Deceased was born in Livingston County, New York, in 1831, was married to Rhoda C. Bennett in 1852, and moved to Ohio in 1856, where he enlisted in 1862, serving faithfully for three years in the Civil War. He moved to this section in 1871, where he has resided ever since, excepting for three years which he spent in Texas. He returned from Texas with horses and rig, making the entire journey thus. He was the father of thirteen children. His wife, on son and six daughters are left to mourn their loss. He was a kind husband and father and a respected citizen. He was converted when twenty-one years of age and united with the Baptist Church, remaining a member until his death. He was also a member, for twenty-nine years, of Tyler Lodge, No. 317, F & A.M., and a member of Milo Warner Post, No. 232, G.A.R. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, the Maso! nic brethren using their ritual service at the home and grave and Rev. R. Weaver conducting the service at the church. 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. <br>