Bruce: I meant to write Bolin rather than Bowlin. See how easy spelling mistakes can be made :-)

In 1861, Gen. Jeff Thompson references a Capt.(no first name)Bowles in a couple of messages. I don't think he was referring to the Bolins, as at least John F. was a private in the 2nd Inf Regt, 1st Division, MSG. I also doubt that it was Boze of Oregon Co.

I will do some more looking.