YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Elmer Owens 1909–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1909

Birth Location: Venice, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: Jan 1970

Death Location: Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Austin Owens

Mother: Mary Devit

Spouse(s): Ruth Johnson

Children(s):

The story of James Elmer Owens began in 1909 in Venice, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America. In 1920, James Elmer Owens resided in St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Miss. James Elmer Owens married Ruth T Johnson, and had children including James E Owens, Vernon Eugene Owens. James Elmer Owens passed away in 1970 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for James Owens
JO

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 James Elmer Owens began in 1909 in Venice, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.
  • In 1920, James Elmer Owens resided in St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Miss.
  • James Elmer Owens married Ruth T Johnson, and had children including James E Owens, Vernon Eugene Owens.
  • James Elmer Owens passed away in 1970 in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Owens's Ancestors

Self
James Owens
1909–1970
Birth Place: Venice, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Austin Owens
1882–1953
Bootle, Lancashire, England
Mary (A.) Devit
1878–1963
Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
James Owens
1840–1905
Roscommon, Ireland
Eleanor Owens
1848–
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Luke Owens
1815–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacobi Owens
1772–1825

James Owens's Timeline

9 Records

1909
15 Jul 1909
Birth of James Elmer Owens in Venice, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
Venice, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
1909
1 Aug 1909
James Elmer Owens was baptized in Granite City, Illinois, USA
Granite City, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
James Elmer Owens resided here in St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
James Elmer Owens resided here in Wood River, Madison, Illinois, USA
Wood River, Madison, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
James Elmer Owens resided here in Alton, Madison, Illinois
Alton, Madison, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 31
James Elmer Owens resided here in Mississippi, Jersey, Illinois, USA
Mississippi, Jersey, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 33
James Elmer Owens resided here in Edwardsville,
Edwardsville,
1950
1950
Age 41
James Elmer Owens resided here in Chesterfield, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Chesterfield, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1970
Jan 1970
Age 61
Death of James Elmer Owens in St., Louis, Missouri, USA
St., Louis, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1909
    Event Place: Venice, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1909
    Event Place: Granite City, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield Sacramental Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: St Louis Ward 1, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wood River, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Alton, Madison, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mississippi, Jersey, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Edwardsville,
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 836 N. Wood River Avenue, Wood River
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jerseyville, Jersey, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wood River, Madison, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1970
    Event Place: St., Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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