Comments on: William Augustus Bowles – The Formative Years

By: Carole Manship

Carole Manship — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:20:03 +0000

I should add that I was inspired by the Thomas Hardy portrait which hangs at Upton House in Banbury. I discovered there are 2 other portraits – but the whereabouts of these two are not known, as far as i know. One was mentioned in the Wright book (by Thomas Phillips) and the other was by the Cornish painter John Opie.

By: Carole Manship

Carole Manship — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:16:26 +0000

I’m excited to read your Bowles stuff. I’ve been researching his life in free time in the last 2 years. Would love to talk to you. I’m an American, living in England. Can we connect? Carole

By: Roberta

Roberta — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:52:24 +0000

I think I want a headdress like that for ummm… I don’t know, but it sure is pretty:)

By: Roberta

Roberta — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:28:04 +0000

I’m probably related to rum runners off of Mackinac Island. The Yankee Rebel (on the Island) Restaurant is named after Ambrose Davenport – my g g g g. grandfather. My son and I spend a lot of our summer time on the Island. I will finish articla later – am in MathLab at LSSU.

By: J.T.

J.T. — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:56:14 +0000

Great job! Keep writing!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:30:56 +0000

No, not related to any pirates Teresa, as far as I know. Somehow it doesn’t surprise me that you and Janet are.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:21:38 +0000

I love your writing Mark … but do tell me, is this an ancestor? We can now swap Pirate stories!!

By: Rica

Rica — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:58:48 +0000

Bowles is a hottie! I can’t wait for the next installment. You are a very good writer! Job well done!