Priscilla and all, You raise an interesting question. The Owen Co. Marriage book is the Index to Owen Co. Indiana marriage Records 1819-1920 publication sold by the Owen Co Historical Society. It is a combined version of the 2 books available in the Spencer library and Allen Co. library. I used it for my note rather than the on line version at the Indiana state library because I couldn't get through to that site for several days. The actual book does list the names as Arney and Bowen and the date as 9-1-1846 so it is probably the same marriage. However, I've not seen Mabel referred to in any other literature I've seen, and there are several Bevan or Beavin families in the county. It does make more sense for Mary Ellen to be in the will if she's a Bowen not a Beavin unless there is an Arney connection to Bowen that I'm not aware of. I also do see in the book of marriages a listing for the John W. Arney marriage in 1850 to Rebecca Fiscus. A Mabel Bowen marriage to Arney would explain why Mary Ellen is an heir of John Bowen Sr. A Mabel Bowen death would explain why Mabel is not listed as an heir and why Mary Ellen is as none of the other children (i.e. grandchildren) of living children are mentioned. Thanks for pointing out this problem. Judy