Looking for the parents of Arthur J. Bowden/Bowdon, b. 1809, Mecklenburg Co., NC. Arthur married Elizabeth W. Smith, daughter of John and Mary Denkins Smith. There is a Will for Elizabeth Smith, Mecklenburg Co. dated 26 Sep 1843, prb in Jan 149 Ct. She names sons; Stephen and Benjamin Smith and grandaughter; Elizabeth Bowden, dau of Arthur Bowden. Help?? Verna ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com