Bob and others... Here is an interesting BOWEN, and a slight history of the origin of the name, which you are likely already aware of... from Erik Conard of my Original 13 Settlers of Germantown PA group.... Amy Abigail Metcalf Bowen was the wife of Col. Albert Bowen. Amy was a nurse in China during pre-WWI, read, spoke and wrote Chinese. Very talented woman. Col. Bowen was of Welsh ancestry. The name Bowen was from "ab Owen" and through assimilation became Bowen. "ap" and "ab" meant son of in their patronymic naming system, e.g. ap Howell=Powell ap Richard=Pritchard, ap Rhys=Price, etc. along with another system of adding an "S" to indicate the father's name now used as a surname for the son, such as Hugh=Hughes, John=Jones Robert=Roberts. Thought you might like this info. Also, if by any odd chance you are kin to this Bowen, or would like further information, you can write to Erik at Econard1@aol.com Vince