-----Original Message----- From: Suehodnett@aol.com <Suehodnett@aol.com> >Jim, > There should be even more Downings in the four county area you >mentioned. I don't think all of them would be my Downings, but there are a >lot that don't seem to be showing up on a census anywhere, at least not that I >have found so far. > >Sue Hodnett Sue, The twelve Downings I was referring to were head of households, so at an average of five per household, there would be sixty or more living in that area at that time. That marriage date was from the IGI, so, be wary of it until you can back it up with a better source. But, it does tie in with the birth of Virgie. I think the Richardson surname is a more likely bet than Richesson. That name also came from the IGI and was probably sent in by someone who couldn't read the handwriting on their source. But, I would be wary of two wives, both with the first name of Thursa. I don't think I have ever seen that given name before. It must be rare, and that would increase the chances of same person, two surnames. Jim Downing Sarasota, FL