Can anyone enlighten us on the case of Bowen shooting Cornyn at a court martial? Jack Bender Halstead, Kansas. In a message dated 3/28/00 2:29:51 PM Central Standard Time, MO-ABSTRACTS-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Col. Florence M. Cornym/Cornwyn > -and- Lt. Col. W.D. Bowen > both "of the 10th MO Cavalry" > Bowen shot & killed Cornwyn at a court martial in MS > *newspaper dated 13 Aug 1863 > Bowen acquitted of murder of Cornym > Cornym "of the 15th Missouri" > *newspaper dated 13 Feb 1864