This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ainsworth/Bowden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HO.2ADEB/327 Message Board Post: John was born, 1827, England. Mary Ann was born 1829 England, Lancashire, we believe. They had 8 children, Elizabeth,Edward,Ann,all born in Egland. George,Bert,Alice,Milton Minor,Rachel, all born in Illinois. John and Mary Ann came to America, about 1860. Any information about this family would be appreciated. Carol