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Benjamin Owens 1895 – 1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1895

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 6 Sep 1960

Death Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Fred McCarty

Mother: Emilissa Owen

Spouse(s): Christine Owens, Mary Owens

Children(s): Sarah Owens, Joseph Owens, Lester Owens, Bert Owens, Clyde Owens, Clyde Owens, Marlene Owens, Jewell Owens, Harse Owens, Zura Hall

In 1895, Benjamin Owens entered the world in Kentucky, born to Fred McCarty and Emilissa Owen. In 1910, Benjamin Owens resided in Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin Owens married Christine Johnson Owens, Mary Owens, and had children including Sarah Owens, Joseph Malcom Owens, Lester Owens, Bert Owens, Clyde Owens, Clyde Owens, Marlene Helen Owens, Jewell Fay Owens, Harse Owens, Zura Hall. Benjamin Owens passed away in 1960 in Laurel County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Benjamin Owens entered the world in Kentucky, born to Fred McCarty and Emilissa Owen.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Owens resided in Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin Owens married Christine Johnson Owens, Mary Owens, and had children including Sarah Owens, Joseph Malcom Owens, Lester Owens, Bert Owens, Clyde Owens, Clyde Owens, Marlene Helen Owens, Jewell Fay Owens, Harse Owens, Zura Hall.
  • Benjamin Owens passed away in 1960 in Laurel County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fred McCarty
1844 – 1927
Birth Location: Langnau, Laurel, Kentucky, United States
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Emilissa Owen
1857 – 1934
Birth Location: Laurel Co., KY, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Christine Owens
1897 – 1967
Birth Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Mary Owens
1891 – 1912
Birth Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Children(s)

Sarah Owens
1913 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Joseph Owens
1917 – 1998
Birth Location: Langnau, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Lester Owens
1920 – 2001
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Bert Owens
1923 – 1944
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Clyde Owens
1925 – 2013
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Clyde Owens
1926 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Marlene Owens
1927 – 2011
Birth Location: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
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Jewell Owens
1929 – 1993
Birth Location: London, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Harse Owens
1935 – 2004
Birth Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Zura Hall
1911 – 2010
Birth Location: Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Benjamin Owens's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Owens
1895 – 1960
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Fred McCarty
1844 – 1927
Langnau, Laurel, Kentucky, United States
Emilissa Owen
1857 – 1934
Laurel Co., KY, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Jesse McCarty
1815 – 1904
Laurel, Kentucky, United States
Mary ("Polly") Cain
1812 – 1880
Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Reuben Owens
1817 – 1895
Knox Co., KY, Kentucky, USA
Francis ("Fannie") Hatfield
1811 – 1895
Clay Co., KY, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
James McCarty
1780 – 1870
Keziah\Kisiah Clouch
1780 – 1868
Jesse Cain
1781 – 1863
Sarah Osborne
1784 – 1852
George Owens
1780 – 1840
Sarah Coffey
1790 – 1886
Stanley Hatfield
1782 – 1847
Anna Comstock
1780 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David McCARTY
1737 – 1800
Sarah Morton
1758 – 1838
Josiah Clouch
1755 – 1868
Elizabeth Moore
1760 – 1882
David Cain
1749 – 1835
Martha Custer
1755 – 1845
Philip Ausmus
1733 – 1809
Elizabeth Neva
1743 – 1811
Barnett Owens
1765 – 1850
Margaret Peatross
1770 – 1850
Reuben Coffey
1759 – 1842
Mildred Morris
1759 – 1842
Joseph Hatfield
1740 – 1832
Rachel Hatfield
1754 – 1858
Joseph Comstock
1755 – 1801
Elizabeth Singleton
1750 – 1810

Benjamin Owens's Descendants

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Benjamin Owens (abt 1895 – 6 Sep 1960) m. Christine (Johnson) Owens (27 February 1897 – 25 November 1967) m. Mary Owens (30 July 1891 – 10 August 1912)
  1. 1. Sarah Owens (abt 1913 – )
  2. 2. Joseph (Malcom) Owens (23 November 1917 – 24 June 1998)
  3. 3. Lester Owens (23 October 1920 – 14 October 2001)
  4. 4. Bert Owens (abt 1923 – 16 Nov 1944)
  5. 5. Clyde Owens (23 Apr 1925 – 23 Nov 2013)
  6. 6. Clyde Owens (abt 1926 – )
  7. 7. Marlene (Helen) Owens (23 Feb 1927 – 26 Jan 2011) m. Arthur (William) Elliott (16 Dec 1903 – 4 Mar 1958) m. Jack Pennington (Dec 1930 – 2021)
    1. 1. Billie (Faye Elliot) Stayton (1947 – ) m. Bob Stayton
    2. 2. Patricia (A) King (Feb 1950 – )
    3. 3. Jaclyn (D) Pennington (10 Nov 1959 – ) m. Randall (Brian) Wright (10 December 1956 – 15 February 2020) m. Richard (K) Minks (25 Nov 1956 – )
      1. 1. Jaime (Marie) Minks (1 Jun 1980 – ) m. Timothy (Robert) Ware (1976 – ) m. Timothy (William) Maples (August 20 1974 – ) m. Joshua (Adam) Barnett (13 Nov 1987 – ) m. Melvin Hedges (11 Mar 1963 – ) m. William (J Norman) III (1980 – ) m. Timothy (William) Maples (August 20 1974 – )
        1. 1. Jackie Minks (16 Apr 2005 – )
        2. 2. Marlene Maples (11 Aug 1999 – ) m. Irving (Amado Reyes) Perez (2 Jul 1996 – )
        3. 3. Gideon Barnett (31 May 2013 – )
        4. 4. Clayton Hedges (Apr 2016 – )
        5. 5. Clyde (Henry) Hedges (Apr 2017 – )
      2. 2. Lauren Wright
      3. 3. Danna Campbell
      4. 4. Glenn Minks
    4. 4. Jacie Wright
  8. 8. Jewell (Fay) Owens (16 April 1929 – 23 April 1993)
  9. 9. Harse Owens (19 July 1935 – 24 June 2004)
  10. 10. Zura Hall (16 November 1911 – 9 March 2010)

Benjamin Owens's Timeline

10 Records

1891
2 Mar 1891
Birth of Benjamin Owens in Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
1895
abt 1895
Birth of Benjamin Owens in Kentucky
Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 15
Benjamin Owens resided here in Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 22
Benjamin Owens resided here in Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Benjamin Owens resided here in Lynch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Lynch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Benjamin Owens resided here in District 6, District 6, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
District 6, District 6, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Benjamin Owens resided here in Laurel, Kentucky
Laurel, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 45
Benjamin Owens resided here in Magisterial District 2, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 2, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Benjamin Owens resided here in , Laurel, Kentucky, USA
, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1960
6 Sep 1960
Age 65
Death of Benjamin Owens in Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Laurel County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1891
    Event Place: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 172
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Laurel County

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1895
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Johnson, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Laurel County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lynch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, District 6, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magisterial District 2, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Laurel, Kentucky; Ro

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maplesville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 172

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1960
    Event Place: Laurel County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Langnau, Laurel County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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