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Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen 1853–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 2 May 1895

Death Location: Rockdale County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: S Sims

Mother: Mary Sims

Spouse(s): Glenn Owen

Children(s): Edna Rauschenberg, J Owen, Newsom Owen, William Owen, Mary Bailey, Glenn Owen, Priscilla Owen

The story of Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen began in 1853 in Georgia. In 1860, Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen resided in White House, Henry, Georgia, USA. In 1870, Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen resided in Loves, McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA. Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen married Glenn Howard Owen, and had children including Edna Anne Owen Ragsdale Rauschenberg, Glenn Oscar Owen, J Hardaman Owen, Mary Elizabeth Owen Bailey, Newsom Franklin Owen, Priscilla Owen, William Wesley Owen. Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen passed away in 1895 in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen began in 1853 in Georgia.
  • In 1860, Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen resided in White House, Henry, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1870, Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen resided in Loves, McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA.
  • Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen married Glenn Howard Owen, and had children including Edna Anne Owen Ragsdale Rauschenberg, Glenn Oscar Owen, J Hardaman Owen, Mary Elizabeth Owen Bailey, Newsom Franklin Owen, Priscilla Owen, William Wesley Owen.
  • Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen passed away in 1895 in Rockdale County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Caroline Owen's Ancestors

Self
Caroline Owen
1853–1895
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
S R Sims
1830–
Georgia
Mary (N) Sims
1836–
Georgia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Caroline Owen's Descendants

1.
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Caroline (Melissa Elizabeth Sims) Owen (1853–2 May 1895) m. Glenn (Howard) Owen (August 1849–13 May 1903)
  1. 1. Edna (Anne Owen Ragsdale) Rauschenberg 1881–1969 m. Emil (A) Rauschenberg 1867–1945 m. James (B) Ragsdale 1875–
    1. 1. George Rauschanberg 1907–1968
    2. 2. Fred Rauschanberg 1911–
    3. 3. Pauline Rauschanberg 1909–1957
    4. 4. Oscar Rauschanberg 1915–
    5. 5. James Ragsdale 1903–
    6. 6. Edna (Martha) Rauschanberg 1918–
    7. 7. Grady (Owen Rauschenberg) Sr 1914–1997
  2. 2. J (Hardaman) Owen 1885–1943 m. Livie Owens 1890–
    1. 1. Clide Owens 1919–1919
    2. 2. Coleman Owens 1908–
    3. 3. Harold (Franklin) Owen 1910–2001
  3. 3. Newsom (Franklin) Owen 1880–1981
  4. 4. William (Wesley) Owen 1871–1959 m. Sarah (Emma) Owen 1876–1940
  5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth Owen) Bailey 1877–1961 m. John (Marvin) Bailey 1874–1956
    1. 1. Lillie (Mae) Mize 1901–1973
    2. 2. Flora (M.) Earl 1898–1972
  6. 6. Glenn (Oscar) Owen 1876–1879
  7. 7. Priscilla Owen 1893–1896

Caroline Owen's Timeline

5 Records

1853
1853
Birth of Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen in Georgia
Georgia
1860
1860
Age 7
Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen resided here in White House, Henry, Georgia, USA
White House, Henry, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen resided here in Loves, McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA
Loves, McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen resided here in District 124, Rockdale, Georgia, USA
District 124, Rockdale, Georgia, USA
1895
2 May 1895
Age 42
Death of Caroline Melissa Elizabeth Sims Owen in Rockdale County, Georgia
Rockdale County, Georgia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 124, Rockdale, Georgia; Roll: 164; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 107
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Henry, Georgia; Roll: M653_127; Page: 790; Family History Library Film: 803127
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0035

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: White House, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Henry, Georgia; Roll: M653_127; Page: 790; Family History Library Film: 803127

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Loves, McDonough, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 124, Rockdale, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 124, Rockdale, Georgia; Roll: 164; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1895
    Event Place: Rockdale County, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0035

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockdale County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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