I have found the name as Bowers, Bower & Bauer but mostly as Bower. They were probably born in the early 1830's. Eliza Bower was born in Ohio but I don't know where John Kimmel was born. I would appreciate any information that you may have. Thanks - - - - Bill PamChowdr2@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 04/17/2000 2:27:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > wschwart@micron.net writes: > > << If anyone has information on John Kimmel who married Eliza Bowers >> > > The Bowers name rang a bell, but I just ran through my my surname list and no > luck. I have several "Bower" surnames that are connected to various Kimmels, > but no "Bowers". > > ~ Pamela (Kimmel) Westfall