1 Probate Loose Papers, A-C, Berkeley County, West Virginia, FHL Film No. 1,844,904, Items 367-369 of "B" papers.

2 Bowers Family Records of Gary Bettcher, citing 26 Jan 1815 death notice in the Martinsburg Gazette. Although he is not a Bowers descendant, Gary began researching the Bowers family of Berkeley County, Virginia/West Virginia as a result of his purchase and restoration of the Home Farm of Henry Bowers. Jr., built in 1805. He has been as meticulous in his research as in the restoration of the Home Farm and has provided me with many records that are only available locally. The Bowers family is very fortunate that it was Gary who bought the Home Farm. Those interested in learning more about his restoration adventure and his Bowers research can contact Gary at gbettcher@aol.com. A photo of the Home Farm before restoration can be viewed at http://www.livelyroots.com/gerald/9919.htm and a photo after restoration can be viewed on this website at the page entitled "Other Photos of Interest."

3 Bowers Family Records of Gary Bettcher, citing 26 Jan 1815 death notice in the Martinsburg Gazette.