In a message dated 11/14/2006 11:49:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Hhalwel@wmconnect.com writes: If you would, please introduce yourself and let me (and others) know who/where your Bowden interests are. My name is Tom Aiken, and I live in Virginia Beach, VA. I am descended from John BOWDON (1740-1821) and wife, Judith, of Warren Co, NC. I have copies of both their wills. John was a son of William BOWDOWN and wife, Elizabeth, who lived in Granville Co, NC. William died in 1774. I am looking for William's parents--but PLEASE don't tell me he was descended from John BOWDOIN of Virginia unless you have documentary evidence. Tom