>From Rev War Pension Claim W8674: Francis Downing a native of Yorkshire, England, born Jan 1, 1746; settled in the colonies in 1768 and was domiciled in Montgomery Co.,MD. when he enlisted at Frederick Town for the Flying Camp and saw service around New York; later lived in Scott Co,KY. Rev War Patriots of MD by Family Line Publications: John Downing Jr., Pvt, Militia, 5th Class, Capt Basil Williams Comp, 1776/1777 John Downing Sr., Pvt Militia, 3rd Class , ditto Joseph Downing took the Oath of Allegiance before the Hon. Joseph Sprigg, bef 1Apr1778. Timothy Downing, Pvt, Militia, 2nd Class, Capt James Prathers Comp.,3rd Battalion 1776/77, this date may be wrong, i had seen it for a much earlier date. William Downing took the Oath of Allegiance before the Hon Joseph Sprigg, bef 1Apr1778 joe