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Elmer Smith Owens 1894–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1894

Birth Location: Springfield, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 17 February 1972

Death Location: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Ulysses Owens

Mother: Lizzie Hillman

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In 1894, Elmer Smith Owens entered the world in Springfield, Illinois, USA, born to Ulysses G Owens And Lizzie Owens Hillman. In 1910, Elmer Smith Owens resided in Springfield Ward 3, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1942, Elmer Smith Owens resided in Neelyville, Missouri, USA. Elmer Smith Owens passed away in 1972 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Elmer Smith Owens entered the world in Springfield, Illinois, USA, born to Ulysses G Owens And Lizzie Owens Hillman.
  • In 1910, Elmer Smith Owens resided in Springfield Ward 3, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1942, Elmer Smith Owens resided in Neelyville, Missouri, USA.
  • Elmer Smith Owens passed away in 1972 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Elmer Owens's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Owens
1894–1972
Birth Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Parents
Ulysses G Owens
1863–1927
Cotton Hill, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Lizzie (Owens) Hillman
1865–1918
Illinois
Grandparents
Eugene (James) Owens
1816–1891
Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mary (Ellen) Owens
1831–1909
Cotton Hill, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Sarah (Ann Hillman) Poffenberger
1824–
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Owens's Timeline

4 Records

1894
26 Mar 1894
Birth of Elmer Smith Owens in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Elmer Smith Owens resided here in Springfield Ward 3, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Ward 3, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 48
Elmer Smith Owens resided here in Neelyville, Missouri, USA
Neelyville, Missouri, USA
1972
17 February 1972
Age 78
Death of Elmer Smith Owens in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1894
    Event Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 1032
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 3, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374338

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 3, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 3, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374338

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Neelyville, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 1032

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 February 1972
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 496-20-7178; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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