HI Cara, The most common variations for the BOWE name that I have found in the Irish records are: Bowe, Bowes, Bow, and Bows These seem to be used interchangeably in IRL and to some degree in the US. In the US I have also found the name: 'Bough' as well, but not in Ireland. Thanks for the help, Charlie King gg grandson of William Bowe b. abt. 1825 in IRL lived in Rhode Island Cara wrote: I notice that an S has been added to this name in 1851 heads of household would these interest those of you looking for the Bowe name? Cara ________________________________________________________________________ Interested in getting caught up on today's news? Click here to checkout USA TODAY Headlines. http://track.juno.com/s/lc?s=198954&u=http://www.usatoday.com/news/front.htm?csp=24