Hi Pam -- I haven't seen anything posted by you in a LONG time. I was beginning to wonder if you had given up your ancestry research. To refresh your memory I am researching BOWEN also. I started out with my greatgrandfather, John G. Bowen (Nevada, MO) and have worked backwards to James C., Thomas (married to Christina Zumwalt) and Thomas (married to Mary Stone). I am currently stuck trying to find out who the parents and/or siblings of Thomas are. Have a few leads but not much to go on. Really am hoping for a "break" one of these days. Which Benjamin are you currently researching? When was he born and who were his parents/siblings? You never know -- I might have the information you are looking for. Don't be a stranger. Susan sadquacker@aol.com