I really enjoy reading the posts for the Downings, however, I've not seen any postings for Downings in OH, especially northeastern Ohio. The Downing Family in OH that I'm researching would have settled there in what is now Lake County OH, in the early 1800's from CT. Phineas DOWNING was born in CT in 1804 and moved to Geauga/Lake County prior to 1825. I know nothing of his family--parents, brothers, sisters, etc. He did move to Michigan for a few years, but later moved back to Lake County, OH where he spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1876. There were other Downings in that part of OH at the time he was there, but I know nothing about them. Any information would be most helpful and appreciated. Thank you. Barbara