In a message dated 98-07-09 18:13:30 EDT, you write: << I've just discovered the Downing Surname List, and was wondering if it is archived anywhere, so that I could check out what has been written about before I make any postings. Any help, most appreciated >> Barb, my Downing web page is http://members.aol.com/RDown3657/index.html Perhaps it may help. Let me know if there's a connection!