It has been a while since I have done any research on Thomas Cox BOWEN born AL. 02-Dec. 1833 to parents born SC.   Thomas, married Lovey Ann DESMOND who was born in Haywood, TN. about 1858-9. I can not locate Thomas and family on 1860 census where he should be in or around the area of Titus County, TX. All children born Texas.   Children: James Samuel Bowen 8-June 1861 George Washington Bowen 04-Dec. 1863 John D. (Desmond?) Bowen 1867 William Marion Bowen 1871 Mary Jane Bowen 1874 Josephine 15 Nov. 1877 (Twin) Martha Ella Bowen 15 Nov 1877 Unknown abt 1880 Unknown 1880   This family lived in Franklin, Hopkins,Bosque,Montague and Cooke Counties, Texas.