To Piddie Bear--You must be related to my husband's Uncle Horace Downing, now deceased, of Wichita Falls Texas, who was the greatest teaser of all time. He wrote several small booklets of family reminicences that are filled with great stories and tall tales told by older members of the family--the best of which is the story of the deadly poisonous vinegarone. Lana Downing ---------- > From: PiddieBear@aol.com > To: DOWNING-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [DOWNING-L] Surnames interests > Date: Monday, November 02, 1998 8:51 AM > > In a message dated 98-11-02 00:10:31 EST, Suehodnett@aol.com writes: > > << Hey, thanks Jim; you guys sure make a person feel good! Sue Hodnett > >> > > Sue..."Downings" are known for unmerciful teasing. :o) > > > ==== DOWNING Mailing List ==== > Thank you for contributing to the Downing mailing list.