This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.counties.pike/3569.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I really don't know how I posted twice. I received an email with information on the Bowmans back to Judah Bowman, father of Curtis. Yes, I agree that John W. Bowman was the son of Curtis and Rebecca. I haven't seen verification but it appears to be the line.