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Earl Thomas Owen 1904–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1904

Birth Location: Porterville, Tulare, California, USA

Death Date: 5 Aug 1988

Death Location: Tulare County, California, USA

Father: Thomas Owen

Mother: Susan Davis

Spouse(s): Bernice Smith

Children(s): Earl Owen

In 1904, Earl Thomas Owen entered the world in Porterville, Tulare, California, USA, born to Thomas Owen And Susan Mary Susie Davis. In 1920, Earl Thomas Owen resided in Porterville, Tulare, California, USA. In 1930, Earl Thomas Owen resided in Porterville, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA. Earl Thomas Owen married Bernice Clayton Smith, and had children including Earl Clayton Owen, Robert J Owen. Earl Thomas Owen passed away in 1988 in Tulare County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1904, Earl Thomas Owen entered the world in Porterville, Tulare, California, USA, born to Thomas Owen And Susan Mary Susie Davis.
  • In 1920, Earl Thomas Owen resided in Porterville, Tulare, California, USA.
  • In 1930, Earl Thomas Owen resided in Porterville, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA.
  • Earl Thomas Owen married Bernice Clayton Smith, and had children including Earl Clayton Owen, Robert J Owen.
  • Earl Thomas Owen passed away in 1988 in Tulare County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Owen
1857–1937
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
TO
Susan Davis
1866–1945
Birth Location: Missouri
SD

Spouses(s)

Bernice Smith
1907–1978
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
BS

Children(s)

Earl Owen
1932–2004
Birth Location: Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
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Earl Owen's Ancestors

Self
Earl Owen
1904–1988
Birth Place: Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
Parents
Thomas Owen
1857–1937
Tennessee, United States of America
Susan (Mary 'Susie') Davis
1866–1945
Missouri
Grandparents
Marshal (C.) Owen
1833–1892
Caroline Thomas
1830–1889
McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Earl Owen's Descendants

1.
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Earl (Thomas) Owen (16 Jan 1904–5 Aug 1988) m. Bernice (Clayton) Smith (13 Apr 1907–2 Jul 1978)
  1. 1. Earl (Clayton) Owen 1932–2004

Earl Owen's Timeline

10 Records

1904
16 Jan 1904
Birth of Earl Thomas Owen in Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Earl Thomas Owen resided here in Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Earl Thomas Owen resided here in Porterville, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
Porterville, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
1934
1934
Age 30
Earl Thomas Owen resided here in Visalia; Tulare, California, USA
Visalia; Tulare, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Earl Thomas Owen resided here in Porterville, Tulare, California
Porterville, Tulare, California
1940
1940
Age 36
Earl Thomas Owen resided here in Porterville, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
Porterville, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 38
Earl Thomas Owen resided here in Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 46
Earl Thomas Owen resided here in Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
1986
1986
Age 82
Earl Thomas Owen resided here in Visalia, CA
Visalia, CA
1988
5 Aug 1988
Age 84
Death of Earl Thomas Owen in Tulare County, California, USA
Tulare County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1904
    Event Place: Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1361
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Tulare; Date: 5 Aug 1988; Social Security: 552503645
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Porterville, Tulare, California; Roll: T625_153; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 211
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Fresno Bee; Publication Date: 9 Aug 1988; Publication Place: Fresno, California, USA; ,0.30905998,0.99001354,0.33841586&xid=3355
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Porterville, Tulare, California; Roll: T625_153; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 211

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Porterville, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Visalia; Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Porterville, Tulare, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Porterville, Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1361

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Porterville, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Visalia, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1988
    Event Place: Fresno, California
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Fresno Bee - 9 Aug 1988 - 32, Obituary for Earl Thomas Owen 9 Aug 1988

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Visalia, CA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Visalia, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Fresno Bee; Publication Date: 9 Aug 1988; Publication Place: Fresno, California, USA; ,0.30905998,0.99001354,0.33841586&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1988
    Event Place: Tulare 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, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Tulare; Date: 5 Aug 1988; Social Security: 552503645
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Fresno Bee; Publication Date: 9 Aug 1988; Publication Place: Fresno, California, USA; ,0.30905998,0.99001354,0.33841586&xid=3355
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