This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Bowesetal Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bowe/379.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We have a James b. 1779 in Freshford with a large descendancy tree, many of whom eventually ended up in Australia. He had a brother John b. abt 1772. The family has nothing more on John. There father was a Thomas Bow b. 1750. Of course John Bowe was a very common name, but this marriage shortly before William was born is suggestive for now. If you could *somehow* track down a male descendant of your cousin lines in Australia to DNA test, we could see if your lineage matches the Freshford line here. Mine from Tullaroan is also part of this DNA group. 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.