Franklin H. Bowen was born 1863 in Arkansas. He married Mary H. They had at least 6 children
1. Cecil B. Bowen was born about 1891 in Arkansas
2. Willie E. Bowen was born about 1894 in Arkansas
3. Fannie L. Bowen was born about 1897 in Arkansas
4. Loma (Soma) L. Bowen was born about 1900 in Arkansas
5. Guy A. Bowen was born about 1903 in Arkansas
6. Clara O. Bowen was born about 1907 in Arkansas