I am looking for anyone with a connection to the following CHOWNINGS: Richard CHOWNING, b circa 1781-1800 d prior 1850 in Denton Co. TX by by drowning. Married we believe to Ann Shannon b 7 July 1798 in TN. Known children of this union are: James William CHOWNING, b 16 Feb 1818, married to Nancy Myers, daughter of David and Letetia REDDISH/ MYERS, b 1 Sept 1821, married in IL. Robert M. CHOWNING, b abt 1805?, Married 18 July 1834 Susanah MORRIS b 1820 in VA. Samuel CHOWNING, b abt 1810-1814 in TN, married Rebecca HIGGINS b abt 1812 in IL. Damerus Easter or Ester CHOWNING, b abt 1812 in IL, married husband #1 William H. MORRIS, husband #2 unknown name. Any information would be appreciated. I have information of them after they left in 1839 or 1840 with some of the MYERS clan to Denton Co., TX. Thanks, Janis