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Benjamin Jesse Owens 1940–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Nov 1940

Birth Location: Shell Knob, Stone, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 9 Apr 1982

Death Location: Orange County, California, USA

Father: William Owens

Mother: Myrtle Garrison

Spouse(s): Linda Lawson

Children(s):

In 1940, Benjamin Jesse Owens entered the world in Shell Knob, Stone, Missouri, USA, born to William D Owens And Myrtle May Garrison. In 1950, Benjamin Jesse Owens resided in Lawrence County, Missouri, USA. In 1957, Benjamin Jesse Owens resided in California. Benjamin Jesse Owens married Linda Carole Lawson. Benjamin Jesse Owens passed away in 1982 in Orange County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1940, Benjamin Jesse Owens entered the world in Shell Knob, Stone, Missouri, USA, born to William D Owens And Myrtle May Garrison.
  • In 1950, Benjamin Jesse Owens resided in Lawrence County, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1957, Benjamin Jesse Owens resided in California.
  • Benjamin Jesse Owens married Linda Carole Lawson.
  • Benjamin Jesse Owens passed away in 1982 in Orange County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Owens's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Owens
1940–1982
Birth Place: Shell Knob, Stone, Missouri, USA
Parents
William D Owens
1899–1961
Stone County, Missouri, USA
Myrtle (May) Garrison
1903–1993
Henryetta, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
Grandparents
James (Clement) Owens
1852–1928
Granby, Newton, Missouri, USA
Margarette (Virginia Victoria) Hilton
1855–1945
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Owens
1814–1882
Sarah McCray
1826–1893
David Hilton
1834–1885
Anna Dingus
1835–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathon Hilton
1795–1866
Frances Ramey
1792–1860
George *
1811–1875
Margaret *
1814–1876

Benjamin Owens's Timeline

4 Records

1940
23 Nov 1940
Birth of Benjamin Jesse Owens in Shell Knob, Stone, Missouri, USA
Shell Knob, Stone, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 10
Benjamin Jesse Owens resided here in Lawrence County, Missouri, USA
Lawrence County, Missouri, USA
1957
1957
Age 17
Benjamin Jesse Owens resided here in California
California
1982
9 Apr 1982
Age 42
Death of Benjamin Jesse Owens in Orange County, California, USA
Orange County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1940
    Event Place: Shell Knob, Stone, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] California Death Index, Date: 1982-04-09
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1982
    Event Place: Orange County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1982-04-09
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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