This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BowesOneNameStudy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bowe/361.2.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm thinking the two James references from the Tithe and Griffiths refer to your James the father. Maybe you already have those records. My Bowes are from outside Ballyragget, Kilkenny, and were also Bowe prior to Bowes. It's a common occurrence and why I often just use Bowe/s. Martha 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.