Hi I am new to your group and thought I would introduce myself and my side of the Downing family. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have similar information as I. John Downing b: approx 1805 in Aveton Gifford, DEV. He married Elizabeth Andrews on Feb. 17, 1831 in Newton Ferrers, DEV. They had 4 known children: 1. Elizabeth b: 1832 in Yealmpton, DEV 2. William b: 1834 in Yealmpton, DEV He married Mary A. b: 1840 South Milton, DEV. They had 6 nown children: a: George C. Downing b: 1871 in Torquay, DEV b: Florence M. Downing b: 1872 in Torquay, DEV c: Elizabeth A. Downing b: 1874 in Torquay, DEV d: Sarah Louise Downing b: 1876 in Torquay - My g grandma e: William J. Downing b: 1878 in Torquay, DEV f: Frederick Downing b: 1889 in Torquay, DEV 3. Maria b: 1840 in Yealmpton, DEV 4. Rebecca b: 1846 in Yealmpton, DEV Thanking you for your time, Joanne Robb Calgary, AB