Hi Charla....the name Bowden is familiar to me...none in early obits though. .....Misc. Records...Book 7....Wmsn.Co.,TN.....p.50- October 4, 1858...James Truett & his wife Paralee Truett, given all their right and claims in the land adjoining John Bowden, George Andrews, and others, containing 46 acres, to Mrs. Ann Daniel where she now resides. .....1840 Census...Wmsn.Co.,TN... p.69...John Bowden.....000011-11001 .....Misc. Records...Vol.III...in 1851 there was mention of John Bowden giving a deposition. (only his name mentioned). .....1850 Census...Wmsn.Co.,TN... District 10...#212...Farmer... Bowden, John age 44 born: GA " Nancy 34 TN " Matilda 16 TN That is all I have at the present Charla....God bless you and yours...Donnasue