This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: itswee1 Surnames: Downing, Sutton, Wilds Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.downing/2228.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Josiah is not buried with his wife, Jemima (Sutton) Downing, in Oto, Woodbury Co., Iowa. Josiah is last known to be living in Hamilton Co., Iowa (1870 census). There is a "Jamie" Downing living with the S.F. & Elizabeth Wilds family in 1880 Hamilton Co., Iowa census - it appears that "Jamie" is very possibly Jemima, who is listed as being widowed. Unknown at this time if Jemima is related to the Wilds family. By the 1885 Iowa State census, Jemima has moved to Woodbury Co., Iowa, living with her youngest son Josiah Franklin "Frank" Downing and his family. She remains with his family until her death in 1897. I assume Josiah probably died between the 1870-1880 census years & likely in Hamilton Co., Iowa, but have never been able to find proof of his death or burial. 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.