The Biographical Review of Essex County, Mass. (published 1898 Boston, Mass) page 116 Has a biographical write-up of Charles Henry Downing who was born July 10, 1827, and was married to Sarah A. Whitney. Charles was the Chief of the Lynn Fire Department. The bio says that the parents of Charles are: John Downing and Lefee Seger, and that he also is a descendant of Malcolm Downing (of Scotland) and his wife Margaret Sullivan. Feel free to request a copy of the write-up.