Cheryl, Here's all I have on him: James Downing b. 1740 in NY James Downing II b.1765 in VA Three Sons; Dennis b.12-25-1801 m. Mary McCormick d.5-2-1837 in Henry Co. IN James III b.1803 m.Hannah Kenney d.4-25-1854 in Henry Co. IN Francis b.12-20-1803 m. Elizabeth Ray d. 1-31-1882 in Henry Co. IN I would guess there were other children, but this is all I have for sure. I have info on each of the three son's families. I just can't find anything on the two older James. Con you help??? I hope so! Darrell Downing