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Abner W. Owens 1840–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 March 1840

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 March 1912

Death Location: Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Gideon Owens

Mother: Drucilla Putman

Spouse(s): Ibby Garrett

Children(s): John Owens, Lydia Owens, Watkins Owens, Alice Owens

The story of Abner W. Owens began in 1840 in South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Abner W. Owens resided in Dials, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Abner W. Owens married Ibby D Garrett, and had children including Alice Owens, John Owens, Lydia Edith Owens, Watkins R Owens. Abner W. Owens passed away in 1912 in Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Abner W. Owens began in 1840 in South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Abner W. Owens resided in Dials, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Abner W. Owens married Ibby D Garrett, and had children including Alice Owens, John Owens, Lydia Edith Owens, Watkins R Owens.
  • Abner W. Owens passed away in 1912 in Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gideon Owens
1798–1850
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Drucilla Putman
1799–1857
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ibby Garrett
1842–1923
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

John Owens
1887–1926
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
JO
Lydia Owens
1881–1965
Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina
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Watkins Owens
1878–1950
Birth Location: Gray Court, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
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Alice Owens
1885–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Abner Owens's Ancestors

Self
Abner Owens
1840–1912
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Gideon Owens
1798–1850
South Carolina
Drucilla (Elizabeth) Putman
1799–1857
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Pressley) Owens
1775–1844
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Margaret Putman
1780–1848
Culpeper County, Virginia
William (A) Putnam
1766–1816
Virginia
Mary (Cook) Mitchell
1771–1838
Laurens County, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Putman
1745–1821
Sarah Kendrick
1748–1820
Henry Putman
1743–1816
Elizabeth Kendrick
1754–
Nimrod Mitchell
1743–1790
Mary Penn
1746–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zachariah Jr.
1717–1753
Margaret Kenton
1720–1761
Jacob Kendrick
1722–1793
Ann Fox
1736–
Zachariah Jr.
1717–1753
Margaret Kenton
1720–1761
Jacob Kendrick
1722–1793
Ann Fox
1736–
Abraham Mitchell
1717–1799
Ann Hunter
1717–1809
Joseph Penn
1717–1767
Mary Taylor
1718–1757

Abner Owens's Descendants

1.
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Abner (W.) Owens (4 March 1840–13 March 1912) m. Ibby (D) Garrett (18 February 1842–15 October 1923)
  1. 1. John Owens 1887–1926 m. Essie (Pearl) Knight 1886–1953
    1. 1. Walter (Robert Owens) Sr 1916–1993 m. Blanche (Thelma) Sumerel 1915–1998
      1. 1. Walter (Robert Owens) Jr 1948–1949
      2. 2. Karen (Lynne) Owens 1945–2022 m. Stanley (Norman) Bolding 1930–2005 m. Richard (Frank) Alcorn –2006
    2. 2. Raymond (Means Owens) Sr 1918–1990 m. Vera Vincent 1922–1985
      1. 1. Raymond (Means Owens) Jr 1944–1993 m. Johnsie (Jane) Apple 1946–2012
      2. 2. Linda (Ann) Owens 1948–2003
      3. 3. Janet (Gail) Owens 1951–1952
    3. 3. Margaret (Irene) Owens 1920–2007 m. Samuel (Asbury) Rutledge 1918–2014
    4. 4. James (Avin) Owens 1924–1993 m. Ruby (Nell) Roberts 1927–1999
    5. 5. John (Henry) Owens 1926–1972
  2. 2. Lydia (Edith) Owens 1881–1965 m. William (Rucker) Powers 1880–1942
    1. 1. Mary (Ethel) Armstrong 1917–2004 m. Charlie (Clifton) Armstrong 1920–1993
    2. 2. Abner (Ozell) Powers 1904–1936
    3. 3. James (Thomas) Powers 1907–1960
    4. 4. William (Ray) Power 1909–1956
    5. 5. Lidia (Corrine) Martin 1926–2010
    6. 6. Fleming (Alga) Powers 1913–1993
    7. 7. Thurman (Wilson) Power 1924–1992
    8. 8. Dora (Mae) Armstrong 1920–1993
    9. 9. Rex (Darvin) Power 1922–1944
    10. 10. Alica (Lucia) Powers 1906–1909
    11. 11. Infant (Boy) Powers 1916–1916
    12. 12. Infant (Son) Powers 1912–1912
  3. 3. Watkins (R) Owens 1878–1950 m. Margaret (Belle) Tatem 1887–1963
    1. 1. Marvin (Earnest) Owens 1906–1935
    2. 2. Darrel (Floyd) Owens 1911–
    3. 3. Joyce (L) Owens 1913–
    4. 4. Ethel Owens 1916–
    5. 5. Virgil (Glen) Owens 1918–2000 m. Geraldine Katon 1927–1989
    6. 6. Loretta Owens 1921–
  4. 4. Alice Owens 1885–

Abner Owens's Timeline

3 Records

1840
4 March 1840
Birth of Abner W. Owens in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Abner W. Owens resided here in Dials, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Dials, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1912
13 March 1912
Age 72
Death of Abner W. Owens in Laurens Co, , South Carolina, USA
Laurens Co, , South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 March 1840
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dials, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 March 1912
    Event Place: Laurens Co, , South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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