Bowdoin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: THE BOWDOINS IN TENNESSEE

kevinyocum_1968 — 2013-04-30 15:00:24Z

hello ur family sounds very similar to mine i am shannon yocum 17 yrs old i am the daughter of kevin yocum and rhonda yocum (bowdoin) granddaughter of billy landon bowdoin and granddaughter of betty bowdoin (hobbs) i have an uncle named randy bowdoin and two aunts named sue and darlen , i do not know my grandfathers history to well but this seems to similar to be an coincidence, my grandfather is currently alive and well although he has had a few medical problems i would love to find out more about your family and to connect what i think is our family tree i do not own an ancestry account but i do have a facebook look me up if u have any furthur questions i would love to speak with u i am currently trying to locate my ancestors and family tree links , i hope this reaches u soon and not an inconvienence to you

Re: THE BOWDOINS IN TENNESSEE

kevinyocum_1968 — 2013-04-30 14:59:47Z

Re: Pierre Baudouin of La Rochelle, France

eastbrookcottage — 2013-02-22 20:45:27Z

I believe I am in the family line.

I am a Bowden which I believe was a part line descended from son John Bowdoin whom I believe is my 6th great grandfather (changed the spelling to Bowden ) who moved to Virginia and later further south to North Carolina. William, one of his sons moved to Georgia and later to Texas.

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

michael_bowdoin — 2012-04-05 17:31:32Z

I too am a Bowdoin, but the furthest I can trace my family back is to Isaac Bowdoin (b. 9/6/1813) and Mary (Gilpatrick) Bowdoin (b. 11/1/1818), both from Maine. If anyone has any further information on this family lineage I'd appreciate it. Please email me at michael.bowdoin@ge.com.

-Michael

Re: David W. BOWDOIN -- daguerreotypist -- Salem & Boston, MA

gvincent168 — 2012-02-14 22:45:48Z

Bowdoin was the same artist who married Florence Tapley, daughter of Gilbert Tapley of Danvers. They had two children: Gilbert Tapley Bowdoin and Fidelia Bowdoin, named after their maternal grandparents. Gilbert lived in Lynn and Fidelia in Danvers; neither married. I have 8 ambrotypes of members of the Tapley family, including a full plate of Gilbert Tapley. Only one is marked. It shows his nephew Walter Tapley with a maid and is labeled "AMBROTYPE BY/BOWDOIN" and " JTTING'S PATENT/JULY 4 & 11. 1854"

Nicholas Baudouyn

dale_88_fan — 2011-10-20 23:52:00Z

Ancestry says he was born 1600 in La Rochelle Manche Basse Normandie France and died in 1610 same place but if that is right how did he married Martha Vian and had a kid Nicolas my email cherierbrts@yahoo.com

Want to share via geni.com??

BrannonBowden — 2011-01-28 21:40:21Z

I have spent a lot of time and compiled lots of Bowdoin/Bowden/Bowdon family genealogy data from multiple sites. I have entered most of it into geni.com and would like to collaborate with others to keep improving it and adding to it. feel free to email invite me to your geni.com account, brannon.bowden@gmail.com

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

bowdoinr — 2010-12-22 04:49:25Z

Hello Jennifer,

I am sorry, but I don't have any info on people with the name "Boudin" with the spelling so close I don't doubt there's a link, but I don't know of it.

I'm sorry i couldn't me any help.

Good luck in your search.

Rick

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

lilmspuddles — 2010-12-21 18:47:19Z

Martha Boudoin B.1820 Ga

Peggy Boudoin B.1846 Ga

Rosa Boudion B.1858 Ga

Frank Boudoin B.1860 Ga

Sallie Boudoin B.1862 Ga

I know that the children are illegitimate but I am not sure who the father is and there are so many other Boudoin families around them in the 1870 census it loses me. I think that if I could find some info on other Boudoin families it could help me piece together my own.
THank you for your help.

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

bowdoinr — 2010-12-18 22:40:41Z

Give me a couple of your earliest names and any dates you might have and I'll check my records.

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

lilmspuddles — 2010-12-16 22:58:41Z

I too am a Bowden by blood. Although I am not sure of my lineage. The farthest back I can trace them is 1860 census in Eatonton, Georgia. Do any of you think you could help me?

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

sueabiz — 2010-09-23 17:34:58Z

I am also a BOWDOIN and have done much research on the family and have published a book on the early genealogy of this family. If you are interested in knowing some of this please contact me at: sueannbee@aol.com

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

bowdoinr — 2010-09-16 04:20:17Z

Hey cuz,
Before I get into this, I need to ask when Daniel was born. I do have a Daniel born Sept 1895, parents Turner Monroe Bowdoin & Martha, born Feb 1876, I do not her maiden name.

I need to correct some of your facts. You had John as Gov of NY, actually it was James who was Gov of Mass. This James was the son grandson of Pierre Baudouin our first in this country, arrived ~1686. Pierre was a French Huguenot who fled France due to religious persecution. He left with his wife and four children. I suggest you start with a google search for James Bowdoin, you'll get plenty of hits. Also, search a book site such as Amazon, there's a good book on him.

You're correct that the school is named after the Gov Bowdoin. It was James' son, also James that donated property, funds, to start the school.

There are family reunions every year that take place in Coffee County, Alabama. If of interest, sleet me know.

FYI, I am 13th generation in Pierre's line.

All for now.
Rick Bowdoin

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

bama47172 — 2010-07-11 19:49:52Z

My name is Ann Bowdoin Davis. My grandfather was Daniel Arthur Bowdoin and my grandmother Bama Clark Bowdoin did research on the Bowdoin family and found out the same thing that you speak of. She said they came to Savannah, GA. and some migrated to Coffee County, Al. Some migrated to N Y and John Bowdoin was governor of N Y, and started BowdoinCollege in Mine. There are three towns in that area named for the Bowdoins. I have visited them and Bowdoin College several years. I now live in Lumberton, NC and am a retired school teacher. Most of my relatives are deceased except for an aunt and a few 4th cousins.

Re: Bowdoin Geneology

bama47172 — 2010-07-11 19:32:38Z

My name is Ann Bowdoin Davis, Lumberton, NC. My grandfather was Daniel Arthur Bowdoin, Elba, Al. My grandmother Alabama Clark (Bama) Bowdoin did research before her death, and l earned that the Bowdoin’s came from France to Savannah, Ga. Some of them migrated to Coffee County, Alabama and were farmers. They had 5 girls and 2 sons. Foy Bowdoin was my father. She also learned that some of the Bowdoins migrated to N Y State, and that John Bowdoin was governor of N Y, and started Bowdoin College in Maine. My husband and I visited there several years ago and went through Bowdointon, Bowdoinville, and Bowdoin, Maine. We toured Bowdoin College and found that the Bowdoin reunion was held there the summer before I visited. I did have relatives that spelled their name Bowden as Bobby Bowden, the retired coach at FSU. We use to spell our name Bowden, but changed the spelling to Bowdoin before I was born. My aunt, Dannette Bowdoin Prescott, a retired teacher like myself lives in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. She is my only living relative other than Jim Bowdoin, Bristol, TN ( 4th cousin I think), and Catherine Bowden Young, Elba, AL. If any Bowdoin family member has any knowledge of this history that I have s hared, I would be interested in corresponding with them.

Re: Bowdoin/Williams

Jennell_Rayos — 2010-03-16 18:52:34Z

My grandmother was married to Clarence Bowdoin in the late 1940's. They had two children named Frances (my mother) and Jim C. (Uncle). I believe that Billy Earl is my mother's half brother.

I would love to know more of my Grandfather's family if possible.

Re: Bowdoin Geneology; Northampton Co., VA

saundersws — 2010-02-27 00:33:00Z

Sarah Bowdoin married Robert Saunders 1795 Northampton Co., VA. Sarah was the daughter of John Bowdin and Grace Stringer (1735 – )also from Northampton Co., VA.

Seek information on children of Sarah Bowdoin and Robert Saunders, as well as the parents of Robert.

Looking for family...Bowdoin

Samanthakendirck — 2009-12-29 18:37:58Z

Hey ya'll
Im looking for my moms family. Well I have actually found her dad he was Marvin Vaxter Bowdoin.According to the obituary his parents were Melvin Mallard and Lorene Reynolds Bowdoin. He has a sister still alive named shirley bowdoin , somewhere in texas. I believe he was a native of montgomery, al he lived in Illinois and newmexico later in life. Any information would be greatful! Please contact me at Samantha.kendrick@faulkner.edu or Belden1522@hotmail.com. I am very busy college student so I will not have time to constantly check this the email would be greatfully appreciated. Have a good day. God Bless
-Sam

Re: Looking for info: William Bowdoin B:1797 Maine

sueabiz — 2009-10-17 17:54:33Z

looks like Wealthy Viola Bowdoin diedin 1889 Ciffee County, Alabama. may or not be the one you are looking for.

Re: W. H. Bowdoin

sueabiz — 2009-10-17 17:32:05Z

Yes I am familier with the UMarch book but there is another book called"The Relucent Royal" the take the Bowdoin connection the way back to 727 AD in Europe. I still have cioies left for sale if you need one sueannbee@aol.com 2009 post

Irene Woods b. 1890 d. 1936 d/o Martha Bowdoin Woods

gosborne27 — 2009-07-13 21:13:47Z

Does anyone have info on this family? Irene married my gr-uncle, Wiley Wynn about 1916 in Perry FL. I have a photograph that I would like help with and am wondering if it's Wiley & Irene.

Re: Name change

sueabiz — 2009-05-26 15:45:55Z

The name has been BAUDOUIN all the time the other is a miss spelling. The Baudouin name goes back to the first I found to 827 AD. I do have a new book out about the early Baudouin/Bowdoin families and the Royal connection. sueannbee@aol.com if you want a book.

Looking for info: William Bowdoin B:1797 Maine

seaveybowdoin — 2009-04-09 20:34:48Z

Hi all.

I've managed to trace my family back to a William Bowdoin born in 1797 (in Ripley, Sommerset Maine), married to Wealthy Bowdoin (b1820 d1864) and had children John, Susan, William, Sam, Orinda, Louisa, Silas and Michael.

Does anyone have have info about William's parents?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

thx
Seavey

Tennessee Bowdoin's

amybowdoin81 — 2009-03-01 22:58:47Z

Looking for info on Bowdoin's from Tennessee. So far I am able to date back to 1808. Particulary the Warren Co. (McMinnville) area.

The will of a William Bowdon Dated, 8 July 1773

cplawson — 2008-09-10 18:59:49Z

In Granville Co, NC. Does anyone have a full transcription of the above mentioned will? I have seen the names of his children but am interested in any further details in the will besides the names of his heirs.

Bowdoin's

windfire726 — 2008-08-04 07:48:43Z

So far, I have only been able to trace back to John Lorenzo Bowdoin, DOB: 1856. His brother, was Howard Bowdoin, born 1860. They are from Griffin, Spalding, GA, however, they have all ended up in California.
Also, John Lorenzo's wife was Nettie Sparks, may have originally been known as Antonette.

Re: Bowden DNA

KennethBowden69 — 2008-08-03 15:00:27Z

Go to Worldfamilies.net/surnames/bowden and click on y-results. There are only two Bowdens so far but DNA results are listed.

Re: Name change

bauduinms — 2008-04-21 03:37:22Z

You may not be on the website any longer, but "John Baudouin" came over from Belgium in 1887. His son "Joseph" changed it to "Bauduin". I think the other brothers changed it as well.

Brian Bauduin

Re: Name change

bauduinms — 2008-04-21 03:34:55Z

Yes, it was changed by Joseph Bauduin, who was born 1892, after his father "John" came over from Belgium. It is now "Bauduin"

Bowdoin Family Crest

cristosdethbed — 2008-02-05 07:42:08Z

When I was younger (I'm 20 now), my grandfather Alto C. Bowdoin Jr. gave me a patch of the family crest that he would normally sell at the family reunion in Alabama. If anyone knows what I'm talking about please email me at cristosdethbed@gmail.com.

I plan on getting it tattooed on my back (I already have Bowdoin tattooed across), but I was wondering if anyone has any different variations. My grandfather has a slightly different crest hanging in his living room, so it made me wonder if there were any more.

Thanks!
Christi Bowdoin

John Bowden/Bowdoin b1796 N.C. m: Catherine Harriway

DaleBowden22 — 2007-11-12 21:22:26Z

Any information on these individuals ancestors much appreciated.

Bowden DNA

bradancathy1 — 2007-10-02 19:49:46Z

Does anyone know if there is a DNA project for the Bowden/Bowdoin family?

Re: Daniel T. Bowdoin

AlvinArrowood1 — 2007-09-21 13:37:25Z

Her correct Name was Tempa A. Arwood. She was the daughter of Jessie Arwood, who was the son of John Hensley Arrowood. Jessie moved to Coffee County, Alabama and that is where Tempa married Daniel

Re: Bowdoin/Arwood connectio?

AlvinArrowood1 — 2007-09-21 13:33:43Z

By the way this all took place in Coffee County, Alabama.

Re: Bowdoin/Arwood connectio?

AlvinArrowood1 — 2007-09-21 13:32:50Z

I show Tempa A. Arwood married to Daniel T. Bowdoin. She was the daughter of Jessie Arwood who was the son of John Hensley Arrowood. Jessie changed the spelling or the census taker did. They had a son named George Washington Bowdoin which would indicate some connection to someone else with the name of "George Washington".

arrow5807@bellsouth.net

Re: Bowdoin genealogy

sueabiz — 2007-09-19 22:06:08Z

Yes I do have information on Travis W. Bowdoin. Contact me at: sueannbee@aol.com and I will tell you about it sueannbee@aol.com

Baudouin/Bowdoin

sueabiz — 2007-09-09 22:22:25Z

I have found the connection to the Bowdoin family going back to about 800 Ad. I am currentaly researching the names.
The early names are in Latin. (Balduinus) know what; the Balduinus who was born in 827 and is the Baudouin who married the daughter of Charles the Bald! He is in our line! many Kings & queens follow. anyone who wants help with this contact me at: sueannbee@aol.com

Baudouin genealogy connection

sueabiz — 2007-08-30 22:15:03Z

Hi all Bowdoin families who have a question about the family connection to the family in Europe. I have made the family conection to the family enealogy all the way back to abt 800AD. If you have an interest contact me at: sueannbee@aol.com todays date is August 30,07

35th Bowdoin Bowden Bowdon Bowdin Family Reunion

vspassions — 2007-08-03 06:52:33Z

When is this reunion going to be held? Thanks, Venetia Stanley (My mom is a Bowden/Bowdoin)

Re: 35th Bowdoin Bowden Bowdon Bowdin Reunion

vspassions — 2007-08-03 06:24:19Z

Is the 35th reunion going to be August 11th. Please let me know, because this will be my first time to attend. Thanks. Venetia Stanley.

Re: Bowdin, Staffordshire, England, 1800s

sueabiz — 2007-07-14 23:40:15Z

Now...here is what may be the problem with you finding your roots. In 1685, king Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes.
many of the Baudouin family moved to other places to avoid death because they were Huguenots. the families soght refuge in Prussia, anouther established themselves in the Low Lands, and the third branch in England, Pierre Baudouin was the branch that came to what became America. All the people who are "Bowdoin" are related to this family. The Hebri Auguste Baudouin was in Germany and his title was that he was from Noue. He lived around 1710-1800. He married Marie Auguste of Frankfurt. I hope this is some help and if you think this may be your line then I do have more. contact me at: sueannbee@aol.com

Re: Bowdoin/Arwood connectio?

Lindaj156 — 2007-06-24 22:44:21Z

Sorry, I did what I fuss about others doing. James Alfred Arwood, birth name Alford James Bowdoin, born 7 Jul 1887 Coffee Co, AL, gave his mother's name as Bay Arwood and father Charlie Bowdoin in 1953. Bay may have been a nickname for Eugenia Arwood, 1867-1896, daughter of George W. Arwood (1834-1921) and Sarah Ann Harper. James was listed with George and then wife Georgia in 1900 as Alford J Bowdoin with his sisters Ollie (1890) and Ethel (1891). Looking for info on father - Charlie Bowdoin probably of Coffee Co, AL. Thanks

Re: Bowdoin/Arwood connectio?

bowdoinr — 2007-06-24 22:15:28Z

Hi Linda,
I just checked my favorite Bowdoin reference, U Bowdoin Marsh's book, The Bowdoin Family in the United States,for the names you list and do not see a match. If there's any other info you can provide please advise.
best,
Rick Bowdoin

Re: Pierre Bowdoin 1643, France to 1706 Boston, Mass

bowdoinr — 2007-06-24 22:03:09Z

Joy,
Sorry for the late post....Did you gain the info you were searching? If not what might you be looking for?
Best,
Rick

Re: Bowdoin,Bawden,Bowden, ...Joshua all on 1880 census. ???????????

ArdieBrown51 — 2007-06-20 21:13:30Z

We've been in contact before about this line -- and do appreciate everything that you've helped us with.

Have you found proof that William Bowdoin & Elizabeth Folsom are the parents of James?

This would really be exciting news -- as we've been hunting for his mother for so long.

Some had said she might be a Macon -- but we couldn't find anything to substantiate that either.

Broward223@aol.com

Re: Bowdoin,Bawden,Bowden, ...Joshua all on 1880 census. ???????????

sueabiz — 2007-06-20 16:10:47Z

Hello Josiah was born in 1780 in NC hope this helps. contact me At: sueannbee@aol.com

Re: Bowdoin,Bawden,Bowden, ...Joshua all on 1880 census. ???????????

sueabiz — 2007-06-20 16:06:48Z

Hi...I guess you want to know about the genealogy of James Bowdoin & Priscilla Williams. It goes like this: William Bowdoin & Elizabeth Folsom, son james married Proscilla Williams. Children were: William, James, John, Josiah born abt. 1780. in NC I have other info if you are interested contact me At: sueannbee@aol.com

Re: Bowdoin,Bawden,Bowden, ...Joshua all on 1880 census. ???????????

sueabiz — 2007-06-20 15:55:15Z

I believe that I recently read somthing about William from the James Bowdoin family side. If you still are looking for some info on him contact me at: sueannbee@aol.com and i will look it up again for you.

Bowdoin family

sueabiz — 2007-06-16 16:25:45Z

Can anyone tell me who John Bowdoin I & Suzanna Stokley of Northampton, Virginia, John Bowdoin II & Elizabeth Fulsom, John Bowdoin III & Margret(Peggy) Web. of Isle of White.

I am trying to find out all I can about these families. contact me at: sueannbee@aol.com

Bowdoin/Arwood connectio?

Lindaj156 — 2007-05-30 12:51:15Z

I am looking for the name of the Bowdoin who married the daughter of George W Arwood in Coffee Co, AL and had Alfred J, Ethel, and Ollie (f). The children were living with George and his 4th wife Georgia in 1900. Also need the name of the Arwood daughter. Thanks