This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: josephehealy Surnames: Bowe Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bowe/361.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >> On the other hand, there is a Thomas Bowe, baptised 1833 like yours, in Stradbally, Waterford, to James Bowe and *Bridget Ryan.* Is it possible the Bridget Ryan you have as Thomas' first wife is his mother? The Glen Thomas Bowe was a US Marine 1853-1858. His papers show Bridget Ryan as his first wife. Also "the glen" is on the papers numerous times. I'll be scanning them in soon and will post here when they are up. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.