Who was Ophelia Owens?

Ophelia Owens (1927–1999) was born in Tennessee and died in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ophelia Williamson Owens 1927–1999

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Nov 1927 · Tennessee

Died 16 Jun 1999 · Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA

Father John D Williamson

Mother Beautrice Rodes

Spouse Alvin Owens

Children John L Owen

Siblings Edward Williamson, John Edward Williamson, Josephine Williamson Clinger, Josiephene Williamson, Mamie R Williamson, Nora Mae Williamson, Ozro Williamson

Records

1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S. Public Records Index U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, … U.S. City Directories Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018 U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current

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Biography

Ophelia Williamson Owens was born in 1927 in Tennessee, the child of john d williamson and beautrice rodes. In 1930, Ophelia Williamson Owens resided in District 18, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Ophelia Williamson Owens resided in Rural, Giles, Tennessee. Ophelia Williamson Owens married alvin owens, and had children including john l owen. Ophelia Williamson Owens passed away in 1999 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Record U.S. Public Records Index
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Newspaper Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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City Directory U.S. City Directories
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Record Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2018
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Record U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current

Life Timeline

1927

Birth of Ophelia Williamson Owens in Tennessee

Birth

1930

Ophelia Williamson Owens resided here in District 18, Giles, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1935

Ophelia Williamson Owens resided here in Rural, Giles, Tennessee

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1940

Ophelia Williamson Owens resided here in Civil District No 6, Giles, Tennessee, USA

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1950

Ophelia Williamson Owens resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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1951

Ophelia Williamson Owens resided here in Tennessee

Residence

1999

Death of Ophelia Williamson Owens in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ophelia Owens

This ancestor line traces from Scotts Hall, Brabourne, East Ashford, Kent, England (1465) to Tennessee (1927) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ophelia Owens (1927–1999) was born in Tennessee and died in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ophelia in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
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