In a message dated 98-07-08 17:53:20 EDT, you write: << Sections of a book, "Chester County and its People" dated 1898. And the list of families attached to my earlier Downing-list message. I'm having a bit of laptop woes, but I'll be happy to respond to any questions. >> Dianna, is there any reference to John B. Downing, b. 1817, d. 1879 or his wife, Mary C. Downing (maiden name WAS Downing, they were 1st cousins), b. 1826 d 1905? I'd be interested in that line, my gt gt grandparents. More important -- for you.....I'd be glad to print out the family group sheets data that I have for your line up to Alvin Reader Downing if you'd like them. Just e-mail me your snail mail address, and I'll get them off this week. Suggestion, tho....don't put your address on the roots list unless you want the world to know <g. Ray