This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thegenealogysleuth Surnames: Martin, Downing Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.logan/1586.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are Martins in Logan County from the early days, some living in the same area as the Downings and their relatives. I don't know if they are connected to each other or not. It's a common enough name. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.