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Joseph Benton Owens 1876–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1876

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 02 Mar 1939

Death Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: George Owens

Mother: Sarah Forrest

Spouse(s): Margaret Hudgins

Children(s): Amber Owens

The story of Joseph Benton Owens began in 1876 in Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1880, Joseph Benton Owens resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1900, Joseph Benton Owens resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Joseph Benton Owens married Margaret Cowles Maggie Hudgins, and had children including Amber Lee Owens. Joseph Benton Owens passed away in 1939 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Benton Owens began in 1876 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Joseph Benton Owens resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1900, Joseph Benton Owens resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Joseph Benton Owens married Margaret Cowles Maggie Hudgins, and had children including Amber Lee Owens.
  • Joseph Benton Owens passed away in 1939 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Owens
1835–1915
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
GO
Sarah Forrest
1840–1920
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
SF

Spouses(s)

Margaret Hudgins
1877–1960
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MH

Children(s)

Amber Owens
1905–1982
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
AO

Joseph Owens's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Owens
1876–1939
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
George W Owens
1835–1915
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Forrest
1840–1920
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George (Pearson) Owens
1800–1880
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Blanche (Hannah) Morgan
1807–1870
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Josiah (D) Forrest
1802–1882
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (K "Sally") Hunley
1805–1880
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Owens
1772–1835
Sarah Forrest
1783–1854
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Joseph Owens's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Benton) Owens (10 Jan 1876–02 Mar 1939) m. Margaret (Cowles "Maggie") Hudgins (13 Oct 1877–12 Aug 1960)
  1. 1. Amber (Lee) Owens 1905–1982 m. Carl (Edward) Grinnell 1903–1964
    1. 1. Edward (Owens Grinnell) Sr 1938–2006 m. Eva (Mae) Orange 1935–2017 m. Linda (Pearl) Pugh 1941–1970

Joseph Owens's Timeline

9 Records

1876
10 Jan 1876
Birth of Joseph Benton Owens in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Joseph Benton Owens resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Joseph Benton Owens resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Joseph Benton Owens resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 41
Joseph Benton Owens resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Joseph Benton Owens resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Joseph Benton Owens resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1939
27 Feb 1939
Age 63
Death of Joseph Benton Owens in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1939
02 Mar 1939
Age 63
Burial of Joseph Benton Owens in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1876
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984811
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M593_1662; Page: 161B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984811

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1939
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1939
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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