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

Hi, I am not sure this is our John Downing, but would appreciate after all seeing the article on John Downing. Our John Downing ran an inn in Lexington and I believe also at Maysville. Sue ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 6:23 AM Subject: [DOWNING] Old Newspaper Articles - Downing surname 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 ==== 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]