Hello All, I'm searching for information on my father's parents. Following is just about everything I know so far. If anyone has any connections I would sure be interested in hearing from you. James Bowden b.1850 In Ireland d. Ohio (both parents born in Ireland, names and dates not yet known) immigrated to US approx. 1867, occupation: boot/shoe dealer md. approx.1878 poss. in Niles, Ohio to Delia Keating b.1855 or 1857, in Ireland d. Ohio (both parents born in Ireland, names and dates not yet known) immigrated to US approx 1869 Their children: (listed in the1900 Ohio census): William b. Nov 1880, Trumbull County, Ohio Annette b. Jan 1883, Trumbull County, Ohio Mae b. May 1884, Trumbull County, Ohio Healen (my grandmother) b. 29 Sept 1887, Trumbull County, Ohio d. 3 Sept. 1965, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio James b. April 1891, Trumbull County, Ohio Raymond b.June 1892, Trumbull County, Ohio The elder James Bowden may have had an older named John b. approx 1844 in Ireland, also listed in the 1880 census for Trumbull County, Ohio. Both of John’s parents were born in Ireland. John’s occupation is listed as shoemaker. Healen R Bowden married: Charles E Taylor- b. 26 June 1889, d. 2 February 1973, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Their children: Mary Annette b. 1926 Highland Park, Michigan d. July 2003 David Bowden (my father) b. 21 March 1929, Detroit, Michigan d. 27 Nov. 1964 Wash. DC Thanks for reading, Pamela Taylor