Hi List, Roberts idea of helping each other with some book titles is a great idea. I guess if you are a Cowan, you have all heard of Cowans of County Down. I have a copy & have researched many others. I will not repeat (I hope) what has already come thru but I have a couple to add. As you know, some Cowans went west from Virginia, N. C, S. C. TN. & etc. In the 1700's west meant KY from what I gather. This is where my research begins. Robert mentioned First with the Most by Nathan Bedford Forrest & I agree it is an excellent book. In the same tone is: 'Tales Of The Dark and Bloody Ground' by ? (I copied a lot of this book years ago & didn't get the author) Also, ' Early Days in Danville' by Calvin Morgan Fackler. Cowans indexed in it are David G.; Dr. George; Henry J (usually called Harry) Captain John Cowan; John M.; William C.; Cowan & Collins on p. 161 & a story about the Cowans who came there. John Cowan wrote several pieces in the 'Draper Manuscripts' and of course there is the Index of the George Rogers Clark Ill. Reg., American Colonial Wars Sons Revolution SR' This book I have not read yet but the index is on-line at: http://www.execpc.com/~sril/clark As I have mentioned before, my Cowans came from somewhere (????) to Ky to IN. Hope these books help somebody. I have many manuscripts by McAfee, Maxwell History w/ Cowans and too many to name here. Good hunting...Carolyn Cowan Oberle from Greenfield, IN.