This is in reference to the Ohio Downings, specifically the ones in Delaware Co. Oh. Joe Downing would probably have more info on this line and I hope he will answer it. I am a descendent of Felty Wheeler and Mary Ann Hakes. Mary's son Madison had a son named Joseph who married a Dora (Spech) Richmond. Dora's mother was a Downing, and originated from the Md line..This verified by Downing Newsletter. In checking the web, I have found in the Downing Forum, a reference to another Hakes who married into the same Downing line. EXCEPT, this Hakes line was from James Loyal Hakes. My Hakes line originated from John and Desire (Downing) Hakes. Joe, are both these lines connected? Desire's father was Henry and Ann (Hakes) Downing. This line has often intrigued me, and I would love to have a definite answer. Esther