Hello eveyone. I am new to this list. I am researching the Downing family of Sussex Co, DE. The earliest account of this family is Elizabeth's brother in law, Somerset Middleton d. Williamsport, Pickaway Co, HO, marrrying Mary Downing b. 22 Jan 1770 d. 3 April 1834. Married March 1805? Mary was supposedly a sister Elizabeth and also to a David Downing who married Polly Middleton. My first Downing is Elizabeth, b. 1779 DE d. 9 Jan 1841 Elkhart Co, IN. She mar. her "first cousin" John Wesley Middleton b. 12 Feb 1777 Sussex Co, DE d. 17 July 1847 Elkhart Co, IN. Ch- James B. Middleton Mary Middleton Jonathan B. middleton Wm Middleton John Downing Middleton Wesley Middleton Sarah "Sally" Middleton Eliza Henry Middleton David Downing Middleton Joseph Bigelow Middleton Dewese Middleton Nancy Jane Middleton Elizabeth "Libby" Middleton The family moved from Sussex Co, DE to OH in 1805. It has also been said that a Nathaniel Riley Downing and Edward Downing are part of this clan. As you can see, there were three Middleton siblings, John, Polly, and Somerset, who married three Downing siblings, Elizabeth, David and Mary. It has also been said that they were "first cousins." Would really appreciate any help. This family is the "brick wall" for myself and many fellow Middleton researchers. Am now trying to find a connection through the Downing side. thanks, Erica