Lynda, Thank you for the update. I know many of us are anxious to connect our Downings. Would you please post again about what site a prospective candidate can go read about this project, and the cost involved, etc. I had a major computer crash back in March, and lost everything which I had saved. I have now met another Downing male who works with my husband, right here in Las Vegas and I will try to convince him to participate, even though he is not online and is not researching genealogy at this time. Thanks! Wee