My earliest Fowlers are John William (b. 1826 in SC, d. 1871 in Montevallo, AL) and Dr. Benjamin Franklin (b. ~1835 in SC, d. 1877 in Montevallo, AL). John William was married to Susan Hayes (b.1838 AL, d. 1913 in LA), daughter of James Hayes (b. 1787 in GA,d. 1861 in AL) and Susan Tanksley (Tankersley). Benjamin Franklin was married to Sallie Woods of AL. Any connections? Barbara Smith Homer, Louisiana