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Elmer Jerome OWENS 1879–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1879

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 2 Jan 1953

Death Location: Forrest City, St Francis, Arkansas, USA

Father: David OWENS

Mother: Henrietta (Shelby)

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The story of Elmer Jerome OWENS began in 1879 in Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Elmer Jerome OWENS resided in Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee, USA. In 1917, Elmer Jerome OWENS resided in Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA. Elmer Jerome OWENS passed away in 1953 in Forrest City, St Francis, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elmer Jerome OWENS began in 1879 in Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Elmer Jerome OWENS resided in Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1917, Elmer Jerome OWENS resided in Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA.
  • Elmer Jerome OWENS passed away in 1953 in Forrest City, St Francis, Arkansas, USA.

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Elmer OWENS's Ancestors

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Elmer OWENS
1879–1953
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
David Jerome Gerome OWENS
1858–1879
Tennessee
Henrietta (Hill COWAN (Owens) (Burchard)) (Shelby)
1863–1912
Tennessee
Grandparents
Stephen (Cary) OWENS
1836–
Tennessee
Anna (JENKINS) (Owens)
1836–
Tennessee
William (Swanson) COWAN
1835–1885
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Lavica (Jane) BAKER
1840–1914
Davidson, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jesse OWENS
1812–
Ethalinda (Owens)
1813–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Belitha OWENS
1776–1842
Mary WALKER
1775–1850

Elmer OWENS's Timeline

4 Records

1879
28 Mar 1879
Birth of Elmer Jerome OWENS in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Elmer Jerome OWENS resided here in Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Elmer Jerome OWENS resided here in Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
1953
2 Jan 1953
Age 74
Death of Elmer Jerome OWENS in Forrest City, St Francis, Arkansas, USA
Forrest City, St Francis, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Mississippi County
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1570; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241570
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1953; Roll: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1570; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241570

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Mississippi County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1953
    Event Place: Forrest City, St Francis, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1953; Roll: 1

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