This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cowden, Gilchrist, Bell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nFQ.2ACEB/96.121.1.2 Message Board Post: My husband is descended from the Matthew Cowden/Martha Johnston line through their daughter Margaret who married John Gilchrist Jr. Their daughter Marha Gilchrist married John W. Bell. I would be willing to share any information I have found. I do have more information on descendants than ancestors. My e-mail address is shell-leo@attbi.com. Michelle Leo