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From: Josef Leinders <>
Subject: Re: looking for my Great Grandfathers real name
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 1997 16:31:05 -0800


try "Bauernfeind" (which is pronounced close to Bowerfind, it actually
means something like "enemy of farmers".

Kinetic29 <> schrieb im Beitrag
<>...
> The name Bowerfind as spelled in USA I know is spelled many other ways in
> Germany. My Grandfathers name was Albert lane Bowerfind born in the
> states. His Father was also born in the States, however His father my
> great grandfathers name is unknown which worries me. He was illegitimate
> and took his mothers name Bowerfind. We have many cousins in Munich and
> surrounding areas. Is there anyone who would like to chat with me
> regarding my family history. I would appreciate it. PS I cant read German
> but I could possibly have it translated
>

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