All we know about Elijah in VA is from 1782-84, and his relationship to these other Bowles and their possible relation to each other. Elijah was not a rich man that I can tell. He probable worked on his family farm. I have him living in Henrico Co,Va 1782-84. Gideon and David both lived in Henrico Co.There was also a John who lived next to the Hughes and a Thomas and Benjamin that lived next to each other in Henrico Co. They moved into Henrico Co in the 1740-50's. Elijah had enough money to buy land in Barren Co in 1809. This is really going to get deep before it is over. Leathel, Again, who is the father of Elijah Bowles born 1751? 1. John and Ann 2. Henry 3. Thomas b.1733, d.1813 4. Gideon b.abt 1730, d. 1796 5. David b. 1732, d. 1806 6. John Bowles b. 1726