Susan, Nathaniel Bowe died 1785 and his eldest son William was the ad'm. Nathaniel had land on the road from Hanover Court House to Richmond (Ashcake road?), Sam Cross was the overseer of his land. Nathaniel had three sons William d.1816, John d.1809. and Capt. Nathaniel d.1829. My guess is that since William was his eldest son, that William was his fathers name? In John's will 1809 it don't mention a wife or children, but more than likely he had a wife and son, who he did not have to mention? Col. Thomas Tinsley was probably related to his grandmother Deborah (Tinsley) Bowles. There was a couple things of interest in William's will, but I think this is more interesting," 1808, David Oliver, WILLIAM BOWE, and Benjamin Timberlake appraised estate of Benj. Toler". In Capt.Nathaniel Bowe will 1829 there are a lot of interesting things, again I found this "Item. I give and devise one other equal part of my estate real & personal to my daughter POLLY CROSS wife if Oliver T, Cross to her and her heirs forever". Below you will find the will of Thomas Bowles Jr, 1817, brother to Peter Bowles. Thomas and Jemina lived on Taylors creek.Thomas had a increase in acres of land in 1785, the same year Nathaniel died, did he have a fourth son? Leathel, BOWE, JOHN. "Hanover, 20th Aug 1809. Cap. John W Ellis. Dr. Sir. I am about starting down the Country and never having made a will & should anything happen to prevent my making one, my wish and desire is that William, the son of Nancy Tinsley shall be entitled to fifty Virginia bank shares standing in my name on the books of the bank. The first divident arising from the said fifty share I wish given to Nancy tensely, the next four dividends I wish my adm. to lay out in purchases, schooling, clothing & having emancipated a mulatto girl named Mahla now the property of Col. Thomas Tinsley. 8 June 1817 THOMAS BOWLES, JR. "I, THOMAS BOWLES DO MAKE THIS MY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT: To wit-My first request is that all my just and lawful debts be paid. The Balance of my estate I give in trust to my two sisters MARY AND CHRISCHANIA so that they may receive the yearly profits thereof. To them and their heirs forever. But if either shall die without lawful issue, in that case my intention is that all shal go to the survivor. In the event of both's dying without lawful issue my intention is that my estate shall go to my brothers DAVY, ISAAC, AND IRAY and my half sister EMELIA equally in the manner above directed. My will and desire further is that if either shall have lawful issue in that case she or he shall have her or his part free from trust in the manner first above written. John Jones and Oliver t. Cross I leave my executors." 1782, Thomas and Jerminah of Taylor Creek, paid taxes on 211 acres. 1785 increased to 510 acres.