Carl and Ruby, Absalom Downing, is my great, great grandfather, I have information that will help you on your search; Absalom, born 15 june 1806, in Ky, around Lexington, Died 1 jan 1872, married to Susanann [Kelly] Fresh June 1836, Their marrage was the 1st preformed in Knox Cnty, Missouri. their children were; John Randolph, b. 1 Sept. 1837, d. 1 Aug. 1862, Battle of Newark, Knox Cnty Missouri. William, b. abt 1839, m. 23 Mar. 1876 to Annie Betty Berry Absalom Jr. b. abt. 1842, m. Jennie [maiden ?] David Rice, b. 22 Mar 1844, d. 1 Apr. 1922, M. 22 Mar. 1870, Sarah A Towson Thomas Benton, b. 7 july 1846, d. 15 Sept. 1916, m. Margret Sanford, Sept 1870. **Lorenzo Dow, b. 5 May1848, d. 20 Nov 1892, m. 24 Oct. 1872, Marie Adelia Allyn/Allen Susan, b. abt 1850, d. abt 1929, m. 1870 R. McQuoid Nathan Hall, b. 19 June 1852, d. 1905, M. 17 Apr. 1876, Ida R. Drake Eliza Jane, b. 20 July 1854, d. 4 Dec 1929, m. 17 Nov 1875, Richard D. Sanford Also raised in the house hold were the children of Susan's 1st marrage. Elizabeth Kelly, b. abt 1833 and James Kelly, b. abt 1836. If this is your family, I can help.My great grandfather is "Lorenzo Dow". Good luck, Darlene [Downing ] Larson carl waugh wrote: > Can anyone tell me what Downing family Absalom R. Downing belonged? > He was b. 1807 in Kentucky, and d. 1872 in Newark, Knox Co., Missouri. He > m. Susan Ann Fresh. > Ruby Waugh > > ==== DOWNING Mailing List ====