The information on the Devonshire Downings comes from three sources, all of which confirm each other -- I have found no conflicting information in the papers of these three genealogists. They are: 1. "The Devonshire Downings", by John Perot, of Ardmore, PA, from the records reviewed by Charles Crosleigh, Vicar of Bradninch, in 1901-1903. 2. "The Downings, Pennsylvania Quakers", by Helen F. Snow, Madison, CT, written in 1961. 3. Research paper of Paula W. Lewis, Somerset, England, written for a Mr. Don White, of Caldwell, Kansas, 1983. First Generation: John Downynge, the first of record in these entries, was born in Bradninch, Devonshire, England, about 1530. He served, about 1555, as Mayor of Bradninch during the reign of Henry VIII. Earlier records, according to the Vicar of Bradninch, were destroyed in a fire that also partially destroyed the church. His son, Thomas Downynge, is the only known issue. Second Generation: Thomas Downynge, son of John, was baptized August 23, 1560, in Bradninch. He was buried July 10, 1618, at Bradninch, and had the following children: Dorothie, buried August 9, 1589. (died young) Grace, baptized September 20, 1590. m. Robert Miller 26 Jun 1619 Edwarde, baptized 9 Mar 1592. His wife, Devine, was buried 11 Sep 1639. John, baptized 3 Apr 1597, buried 9 Jan 1633. m. Judeth Weekes 15 Jan 1624 William, baptized 21 Dec 1600, d. 31 Dec 1632. Richard, m. Margarett Taylor 13 Jun 1639, who was buried 20 Jul 1669. Third Generation John Downynge, son of Thomas, was baptized 1597, and as above, married Judeth Weekes. They had the following children: Edwarde, baptized 30 Apr 1625, d. 16 Dec 1683. m. Elizabeth Salter 25 Mar 1654. Alice, baptized 16 Aug 1626, buried 3 May 1628 Mary, baptized 19 Oct 1628, m. George Saverry 13 Nov 1665 (Unknown), baptized 26 Sep 1630 John, baptized 20 Jan 1632, buried 10 Mar 1638 (Unknown), buried 24 Apr 1644 (To be continued)