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/44.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Gerard, Just double checking how certain you are of your earlier generations. In our Irish Bowe records spreadsheet there is a family with a Patrick Bowe marrying Jane Anderson in St. Mary's, Kilkenny in 1816. They go on to have Bridget, Catherine, Edward, Elizabeth, James, Jane, Patrick and another Patrick (first probably died as it was common to name a child after a prior deceased child), all born St. Mary's. The second Patrick was born 1838. Then we have a Patrick Bowe III marrying Bridgit Shanahan (could also be the clerk heard/wrote Shannon as Shanahan?), Kilkenny District 2, 1874. Maybe these are different families from yours since the dates are off, and the Anderson marriage occurs with the original Patrick? But just thought I'd run it past you in case your info could have some errors if passed down through the gens. Martha Bowes 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.