Tom, I don't know if this means anything or not, but I ran into a man, who is identical to one of the Barren Co Bowles. His name is Perkins. He says his family isn't from Ky, but from Texas. We all know that doesn't mean much, because of migrations. He says his ancestors came from Ireland. Their name wasn't Perkins. I can't remember the exact name, but it seems like it was Mcpavios, they changed it to Perkins. If this is correct, the "P" could've been an "F". I ask if he had done a family tree. He said he had, but his ex-wife had it. I'm telling you, the resemblance was uncanny! Ludema Bowles -------- Original Message -------- ==> From: Tom LaPorte <tlaporte@mts.net> ==> Date: Sat, 14 May 2005 22:31:02 -0500 Does anyone know anything about Flavius J. Bowles (b. Washington co., Maryland son of Thomas & Susan Bowles) of Chicago in 1871. Linne posted this marriage in 2001: vol 24 pg 471 (Oxford Co): Flavius J. BOWLES, 30, gentleman, Washington Co. - Maryland, Chicago USA, s/o Thomas & Susan, married Florence ELMORE, 20, New Orleans, same, d/o William A. & Julia, witn: David RUDLE of Chicago & Alfred SHAW of Detroit, 13 Dec 1871 at Woodstock, Ontario I've finally traced back a Major F. J. Bowles, a building contractor, in Central Canada to the above Flavius Bowles. I was wondering about the "Major" part. Civil war, maybe? I did google a little and found a: Bowles, Flavius J.; Private; Aug. 22, 1862 Promoted to hospital steward, U. S. Army, April 2, 1864. ROSTER of the 15th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY COMPANY A. Perhaps the "Major" was a bit of a local joke or he exaggerated a little. Tom LaPorte