This book commemorates the centennial anniversary of the Bowen family, a prominent New England clan with deep roots in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With contributions from a variety of scholars and experts, it is a rich and comprehensive look at the history of one of America's foremost families. From the early days of settlement to the present day, this book is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Bowen family. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.