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Sarah J Owens 1921–2000

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 18 Jan 1921 · San Mateo, California

Died 14 Aug 2000 · Redwood City, San Mateo, California, United States of America

Father Gerald John Owens

Mother Martha Elizabeth Richardson

Spouse Jerrold Julius Smith

Siblings Barbara Lucretia Owens, Elizabeth L Owens, Gerald John Owens Jr, Kenneth F Owens

Records

1930 United States Federal Census California Birth Index, 1905-1995 U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gerald John Owens

Martha Elizabeth Richardson

Spouse(s)

Jerrold Julius Smith

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Sarah J Owens was born in 1921 in San Mateo, California, the child of gerald john owens and martha elizabeth richardson. In 1930, Sarah J Owens resided in Township 3, San Mateo, California. Sarah J Owens married jerrold julius smith. Sarah J Owens passed away in 2000 in Redwood City, San Mateo, California, United States of America.

Sources

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Birth Records California Birth Index, 1905-1995
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

Life Timeline

1921

Birth of Sarah J Owens in San Mateo, California

Birth

1930

Sarah J Owens resided here in Township 3, San Mateo, California

Residence

2000

Death of Sarah J Owens in Redwood City, San Mateo, California, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Owens

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1271) to San Mateo, California (1921) across 21 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Owens (1921–2000) was born in San Mateo, California and died in Redwood City, San Mateo, California, United States of America. 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 Sarah 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 21 generations of this lineage geographically.
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