To all Downing subscribers: I think it is time that we establish a membership list so as to identify to each other and to "newbies" just who we are researching. I would be willing to manage this list, update it as necessary, and post the availability of such a list as often as needed. The list owner has approved this project. We can refer to it as the DIP project (pun intended). The lineage could be sent to me james.a.downing@gte.net with the oldest proven ancestor & spouse in the subject line and their e-mail address at the bottom of the body as follows: <Subject line> John Downing (b.1652 MA) & Mary Bunce Meekins <body> 1. John Downam/DOWNING (b. abt. 1621 Eng or Ire?) 2. John DOWNING (b. 1 Sept 1652 Braintree, MA) m. Mary Bunce Meekins 3. Jonathon DOWNING (b. Jan 1676/77 Hatfield, MA) m. Mary Perigo 4. Jonathon DOWNING (b. 11 Oct 1703 Groton, CT) m. Elizabeth Gates 5. Stephen DOWNING (b. 3 July 1737 Canterbury, CT) m. Abigail Butler 6. David DOWNING (b. 21 Feb 1769 Canterbury,CT) m. Ruth Bingham 7. David B. DOWNING (b. 4 Sept 1797 Canterbury, CT) m. Emily (last name unknown) 8. Darius DOWNING (b. 5 March 1845 Erie Co., OH) m. Mary Ann Barber 9. Edwin Whitney DOWNING (b. 17 Mar 1884 Huron Co., MI) m. Nellie Viola White 10. Arthur Clarence DOWNING (b.OH) m. Phyllis Mae Benfer 11. James Arthur DOWNING (b.OH) m. Martha Rose Beeler The body of the post needs to be as brief as possible, while still giving enough information for someone to connect with. I don't need your entire gedcom. Notice each generation includes male descendant, his birthdate and place, and his spouse's name. No more than this please. Dates of living family members should be left out and only use their state of birth. Capitalize last names of males only. NOTE: By sending me your data, you are authorizing me to post it and your e-mail address to this group from time to time. It would also be nice if you would include your oldest ancestor line at the beginning of your regular posts and queries, so as to quickly identify which line you are referring to. Please let me know your thoughts on this (DIP) project :-) james.a.downing@gte.net Happy Hunting! Jim Downing Sarasota, FL