Searching for info on Adam Reed Bowen son of Robert Gillespie and Mary (Polly) Wilson Bowen. Adam came to Anderson Co. Texas about 1855 or so from Hickman Co. Tenn, married Ethelia Jane Howard had one son James Robert Bowen, then enlisted in the 32nd Texas Cav. in Marion Co. Texas. Muster rolls show him enlisting as a corporal as he had prior exp. in the local militia. After a few months, he is listed in hosp. in Knoxville Tenn. The old family bible states he died in Knoxville in service to the Confederacy.

Seeking info on his burial site. Old family letters, decendants, pictures anything. Will share what we have. would like "to bring him home"

Cpt. Joe Bowen
Hou. Fire Dept Ret.