Passing some Fowler info on to whoever might be related -this isn't my family but I thought it might be an example that you might never know where your relatives came from Found at ancestry.com over the new years ++++++++ FOWLER, Charles E. source: 1883 History of Henry and St. Clair Counties Missouri , National Historical Co., pg: 766 --- Charles E. Fowler, farmer and stock raiser, section 22, was born in Oldham County, Kentucky, February 15, 1855. Thomas C. Fowler, his father, was born in Brattleboro, Vermont. In early life he went on a vessel as a sailor and followed the seas for a number of years and then settled in Kentucky, where he was married to Miss Hattie McFadden, a native of that state. Subsequently he engaged in the mercantile business in Kentucky, where he resided until 1856, and upon moving to Missouri he located first in Carroll County, After living there nine years he went to St. Charles County, and here he was appointed railroad agent at Foristel, which position he occupied till his death, which occurred January 25, 1869. C. E. Fowler spent his youth until sixteen years old on a farm and attending the public school. In the spring of 1871 he commenced railroading, and was on the road as brakeman and fireman for about seven years. After leaving the business in 1878 he resumed farming in St. Clair County one year. He came to his present farm, which contains over 200 acres, in the spring of 1879. He is numbered among the thrifty farmers of this township. Mr. Fowler was married in this county February 10, 1880, to Miss Frances Williamson, a native of Missouri, and a daughter of John W. Williamson. They have one son, Winfield Scott; who was born March 13, 1882. Mrs. Fowler is a member of the M. E. Church, South. if by chance you are related let the list know enjoy ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com