DOWNS, MATHEW born 1796 NC mar 1818 in Lawrence Co. TN. to GUNTER, SUSANNAH.(born 1799 KY). Some researchers say her name was DOWDEN, but mar lic states GUNTER. They went on to settle in Marion Co. AL. next to Itawamba and Monroe counties of MS. Children: Pamily, Sarah Elizabeth, Lydia, James, Joshua, Nancy, Zachariah, Mary Susan. Thanks for any help from anyone. Margie. -- http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/~fcroney