Bennett Bowden was the ninth child of John Bowden II, son of John and Peggy (Webb) Bowden. The Bowdens of Isle of Wight, VA. In a message dated 8/29/2000 8:13:02 AM CST, ruthptb@tcac.net writes: << American Eagle November 6, 1858 Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC Valuable Land for Sale In pursuance of a Decree of the Court of Equity entered at Fall Term 1858, in the matter of Lucy BUNN, John T. BUNN , Bennett BOWDEN and wife , and others, I shall proceed to sell at William T.SPIVEYS Store, on the 29th day of November next, the tract of Land in Franklin County belonging to the Heirs at Law of David BUNN, deceased, adjoining the Lands of Hardy WOOD, Allison LEE, Lunneford WILLIAMS, and others containing 227.5 acres. October 18th, 1858. Thos. K. THOMAS, C.M.E. >>