Bowles Hanover Co, Va Land Taxes Thomas and Jerminah of Taylor Creek, paid taxes on 211 acres in 1782. In 1785 increased to 510 acres. In 1804 Jeminah had dower of 173 acres.Thomas Est. 346 acres. In 1809 Estate decreased to 248 acres. Peter gets 167 acres. Mary gets 52 acres. Isaac gets 40 acres. And Thomas gets 2 3/4 acres. In 1812 Isaac sells his 40 acres. In 1833 will of Thomas (said to be son of Thomas and Jerminah) Thomas leaves his estate to sisters Mary and Chrischania- if dead to his brothers; Davy, Isaac, and Iray. Elizabeth Bowles died Nov. 1803 leaving wearing apparel to sisters; Polly (Mary) Christiana and Emelia and property to Christiana. John (Jolly Tar) 600 acres in 1782. In 1789 bought 100 3/4 acres from Mr Kizer. In 1797 becomes John estate. In 1798 land decreased from 700 acres to 229 acres. Benj. receives 199 acres amnd Jerminah Wade receives 172 acres. In 1800 the 229 acres go to Jeffree Bowles. In 1801 Jeffree increases to 260 acres. In 1804 sells 100 acres to George Bowles. In 1806 Jeffree has 365 acres. In 1810 Thomas F Bowles gets 125 acres from Jeffree Estate which makes Thomas a total of 225 acres. In 1812 Sarah gets 2 acres from Benjamin, making her a total of 42 acres adjoining Thomas. 2 miles sw of court house.