YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dora Owens 1915–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1915

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: Abt 1990

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Thomas Owens

Mother: Sarah Mitchell

Spouse(s): William Meek

Children(s): William Meek

The story of Dora Owens began in 1915 in Alabama. In 1920, Dora Owens resided in Irondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Dora Owens resided in Precinct 25, Precinct 25, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Dora Owens married William Meek, and had children including Barbara Meek, Frank Merk, James L Meek, William Owen Meek. Dora Owens passed away in 1990 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Find more search results for Dora Owens
DO

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Dora Owens began in 1915 in Alabama.
  • In 1920, Dora Owens resided in Irondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Dora Owens resided in Precinct 25, Precinct 25, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Dora Owens married William Meek, and had children including Barbara Meek, Frank Merk, James L Meek, William Owen Meek.
  • Dora Owens passed away in 1990 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Owens
1874–1950
Birth Location: Alabama
TO
Sarah Mitchell
1885–1918
Birth Location: Shelby Co., AL
SM

Spouses(s)

William Meek
1915–1985
Birth Location: Tennessee
WM

Children(s)

William Meek
1937–2020
Birth Location: Alabama
WM

Dora Owens's Ancestors

Self
Dora Owens
1915–1990
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Thomas Leroy Owens
1874–1950
Alabama
Sarah (Alice) Mitchell
1885–1918
Shelby Co., AL
Grandparents
William Owens
1824–1898
South Carolina, USA
Nancy (Angeline) Self
1842–1889
Alabama, United States
James (Littleberry) Mitchell
1849–
Georgia
Louisa (Jane) BUSH
1848–1943
Macon, Bibb, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Owens
1799–1880
Mary Smith
1802–1888
Pleasant Self
1819–1901
Nancy KING
1820–1887
Mary Bowden
1827–1849
Edward BUSH
1824–1896
Caroline HARDY
1822–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David OWEN
1740–1819
Rachel (?)
1744–
William Self
1793–1846
Rebecca Wear
1793–1884
Thomas King
1788–1861
Nancy Capehart
1796–1868
Elizabeth Clark-Bowden
1803–
James (II)
1793–1865
Richard Bush
1787–1849
Martha Bush
1805–1880
John Hardy
1806–1869
Jane Hardy
1810–

Dora Owens's Descendants

1.
DO
Dora Owens (abt 1915–Abt 1990) m. William Meek (11 Oct 1915–8 September 1985)
  1. 1. William (Owen) Meek 1937–2020

Dora Owens's Timeline

8 Records

1915
abt 1915
Birth of Dora Owens in Alabama
Alabama
1920
1920
Age 5
Dora Owens resided here in Irondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Irondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Dora Owens resided here in Precinct 25, Precinct 25, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 25, Precinct 25, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Dora Owens resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 25
Dora Owens resided here in E P 21, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
E P 21, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 27
Dora Owens resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 35
Dora Owens resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1990
Abt 1990
Age 75
Death of Dora Owens in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Irondale, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 25, Precinct 25, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: E P 21, Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1990
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Dora Owens

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE