I am hoping there is someone else out there who has information on James M. BOEN. He is listed as born 1830 IL. Does anyone know of other BOWEN/BOEN people born in IL about 1825-1840 and moved to ARK? I would like to see a list of those people and see if they are somehow related. Some researcher believe he is the son of William Monroe BOEN. I don't believe this to be true as no one can give proof of William Boen ever being in IL. If you have this proof.. please send it! I'd love to help share information and get James a father!