Hi Allie,
So nice to hear from you. I know we need to get into details because there is no doubt about my connection to your husband. As you may have noticed, Rootschat has a policy about discussing living relatives on this forum, so it's probably best to make contact through another platform.
Do you have a Facebook page ? Or your husband ?
If so, I'm extending an invitation to join our family page. It's a closed group started by Tim Mansfield, a former Irishman living in Australia, but I am authorized to approve invitees. Just get on Facebook and search for "Downing Family of Bellaghy & Maghera, Co. Derry"
I have taken the liberty of "adding" your name to the group, which might make it easier for you to join. If your husband wishes to join, just let me know.
There is a ton of interesting info on our Irish ancestors on that page.
As for contact, you can best reach me at (*)
Once we make contact, I will redirect you to my private email.
Looking forward to talking. I have a LOT of data I can share.
Happy New Year,
Rick
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