DOWNS, MATHEW b. abt. 1797 NC mar. in Lawrence Co.TN. 1818 to Susannah GUNTER, b 1799 Ky. Have been told her name was DOWDEN, but the marriage document states GUNTER. They went to Monroe Co. Ms. by 1820 and settled in nearby Marion Co. AL. by 1850 census. Children: Pamily, Linda, James, Joshua, Nancy, Zachariah, & Sarah Elizabeth b 1829 AL. who mar. John Thomas PIERCE. Any info on this family appreciated. Thanks, Marg. -- http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/~fcroney