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Josiah Owen 1760–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1760

Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 22 Sep 1852

Death Location: Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: James Owen

Mother: Nancy Ann

Spouse(s): Lucretia Nicholson

Children(s): Benjamin Owen, Peter Owen, William Owen, Josiah Owen, Peter Owen, Daughter Owen, Ransom Owen, James Owen

The story of Josiah Owen began in 1760 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. In 1790, Josiah Owen resided in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, Josiah Owen resided in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina. Josiah Owen married Lucretia Lucy Nicholson, and had children including Benjamin Rodolphus Owen, Daughter Owen, James Owen, Josiah Owen, Peter Owen, Ransom Wilson Owen, William Owen. Josiah Owen passed away in 1852 in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Josiah Owen began in 1760 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1790, Josiah Owen resided in Rowan, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Josiah Owen resided in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina.
  • Josiah Owen married Lucretia Lucy Nicholson, and had children including Benjamin Rodolphus Owen, Daughter Owen, James Owen, Josiah Owen, Peter Owen, Ransom Wilson Owen, William Owen.
  • Josiah Owen passed away in 1852 in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Owen
1723–1799
Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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Nancy Ann
1728–1799
Birth Location: Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
NA

Spouses(s)

Lucretia Nicholson
1762–1833
Birth Location: Anne, Arundel, Maryland, United States
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Children(s)

Benjamin Owen
1801–1841
Birth Location: , Rowan, North Carolina, USA
BO
Peter Owen
1790–1853
Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
PO
William Owen
1790–1842
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
WO
Josiah Owen
1792–1830
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Peter Owen
1808–1852
Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
PO
Daughter Owen
1810–1820
Birth Location: –
DO
Ransom Owen
1821–1883
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
RO
James Owen
1793–1853
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Josiah Owen's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Owen
1760–1852
Birth Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Parents
James Owen
1723–1799
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Nancy Ann
1728–1799
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Richard Owen
1686–1756
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Rowland
1689–1752
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Owens
1660–1712
Rebecca Haile
1665–1712
John Rowland
1660–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Owens
1638–1694
Elizabeth Brookes
1638–1664
Francis Haile
1639–1700
Jane Rozier
1640–

Josiah Owen's Descendants

1.
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Josiah Owen (1760–22 Sep 1852) m. Lucretia (Lucy) Nicholson (1762–26 Dec 1833)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Rodolphus) Owen 1801–1841 m. Anna Cowan 1807–1836
    1. 1. Josiah Owen 1830–1867 m. Delina (G.) Brogdon 1832–1867
      1. 1. John (Ransom) Owen 1867–1933 m. Nora (Magdaline) Paschal 1871–1958 m. Nora (Magdaline) Paschall 1871–1958 m. Nora (Magdaline) Paschall 1871–1958
        1. 1. Bertha (L) Owen 1891–1978 m. Cliff Dinkins 1891–1973 m. Freeman (Kenrick) Page 1884–1976
        2. 2. Ella Owen 1888–1959 m. John Bird 1885–1963
        3. 3. Wiley (Ransom) Owen 1893–1987 m. Lilley Paschall 1895–1988
        4. 4. Charlie (Emerson) Owen 1894–1986 m. Lula (A.) Owen 1901–1985
        5. 5. Susie Owen 1899–1972 m. Colter Click 1893–1956 m. Clifford (Warren) Brogdon 1899–1972 m. Clarence (Tyler) Click 1893–1970 m. Clifford (Warren) Brogdon 1899–1972 m. Clifford (Warner) Brogdon 1899–1972 m. Theron (Coulter) Click 1893–1956
        6. 6. Fannie Owen 1902–1984 m. Johnie Mcdaniel 1900–1968
        7. 7. Ervin Owen 1904–1973 m. Laura (Irene) Campbell 1900–1973
        8. 8. Claude Owen 1907–1943 m. Zela (May) Owen 1907–
        9. 9. OpaI Owen 1906–1947 m. John (Samuel) Hunter 1900–1944
        10. 10. Dollie (Violet) Glisson 1914–1986 m. Edgar Glisson 1908–1982
        11. 11. Benjamin (H) Dinkins 1895–1982 m. Lela (B.) Wallace 1905–1990 m. Minnie (Etta Paschal) Owen 1891–1973
        12. 12. John (Lonnis) Owen 1898–1977 m. Eva Dickins 1897– m. Eva (Love) Owen 1897–1960
        13. 13. Mentia (Alberta) Owens 1910–1994 m. Alvin Page 1910–1996 m. Alvin Page 1910– m. Alvin (Lee) Page 1909–1996 m. Alvin (Lee) Page 1909–1996 m. Alvin Page 1909–1996
        14. 14. Emma (Bell) Page 1897–1980 m. Freeman (Kenrick) Page 1884–1976 m. Freeman (Kenrick) Page 1884–1976 m. Freeman (Kenrick) Page 1884–1976 m. Freeman (Kenrick) Page 1884–1976
        15. 15. Darris (M) Owens 1915–1935 m. Mildred Bruhn 1916–2006
        16. 16. Claude (Lemon) Owen 1906–1942
        17. 17. Opal (Irene) Owen 1905–1947
        18. 18. Louis Owen 1898–
        19. 19. Mentia (Alberta) Owen 1910–1994
        20. 20. Dollie (Violet) Owen 1914–1986
        21. 21. Doris (M) Owen 1915–1935
        22. 22. Charles (E) Owens 1894–1986
        23. 23. Ella (Mae) Owen 1888–1959
        24. 24. Claude (Lemon) Owen 1906–1942
        25. 25. Irvin (Eulis) Owen 1903–1973
        26. 26. Alberta Owen 1910–1994
        27. 27. Opal Owen 1906–1947
        28. 28. Dorris (M.) Owen 1915–1935
        29. 29. Dollie (Violet) Owen 1914–1986
        30. 30. Ella (M) Owens 1887–1959
        31. 31. Mentie (A) Owen 1910–1994
        32. 32. Benjamin (H) Owen 1889–1941
        33. 33. Ella (Mae) Owen 1888–1959
        34. 34. Wiley (Ransom) Owen 1893–1987
        35. 35. Dollie (V) Owen 1915–1986
        36. 36. Doris (M) Owen 1915–1935
        37. 37. Claud (Lemons) Owen 1908–1943
        38. 38. Irvin (Eulis) Owen 1903–1973
        39. 39. Opal (Irene) Owen 1905–1947
        40. 40. Dorris (M) Owen 1907–2000
        41. 41. Ella (M) Owens 1887–
        42. 42. Benjamin (H) Owens 1889–
        43. 43. Wyly (R) Owens 1893–
        44. 44. Charles (E) Owens 1893–
        45. 45. John (L) Owens 1898–
        46. 46. Wiley (Ransom) Owen 1893–1987
        47. 47. Louis Owen 1898–
        48. 48. Irvin (Eulis) Owen 1903–1973
        49. 49. Opal (Irene) Owen 1906–
        50. 50. Claude Owen 1907–
        51. 51. Mentia (Alberta) Owen 1910–1994
        52. 52. Ella (Mae) Owen 1888–1959
        53. 53. Benjamin (Harrison) Owen 1890–1941
        54. 54. Dollie Owen 1914–1986
        55. 55. Dorris (M) Owen 1915–1935
        56. 56. Benjamin (Harrison) Owen 1890–1941
        57. 57. Wylie (Ransom) Owen 1893–1987
        58. 58. Mentia (Alberta) Owens 1910–1994
        59. 59. albert owen 1908–
        60. 60. Dorris (M) Owen 1907–2000
      2. 2. William (Buchanan T) Owen 1850–1938
      3. 3. Rodolphus (D) Owen 1864–1919 m. Ruah (Susan) Patterson 1863–1945
        1. 1. Warren (Albert) Owen 1904–1980
        2. 2. Euin (LaFayette) Owen 1896–1967
        3. 3. Minnie (Ann) Crowder 1889–1971
        4. 4. David (Andrew) Owen 1893–1899
        5. 5. Ethel Baucum 1901–1941
        6. 6. Bulah Owen 1887–
        7. 7. Ellen Owen 1888–
        8. 8. Minnie Owen 1890–
        9. 9. Ethel Owen 1902–
        10. 10. Lucy (A) Owens 1888–
        11. 11. Ewing (L) Owens 1896–
      4. 4. James (Daniel) Owen 1859–1919
      5. 5. Robert (Chester T) Owen 1862–
      6. 6. Joe (Josiah Henry) Owen 1862–1929
    2. 2. James (Cowan) Owen 1827–1861 m. Martha Hall 1828–1887
      1. 1. John (M.) Owen 1861–1912
      2. 2. James (M.) Owen 1865–1920
      3. 3. Virginia (Ann) Owen 1852–1950
      4. 4. Margaret (E) Owen 1855–1862
      5. 5. William (Isaiah) Owen 1857–1857
      6. 6. Edward (R) Owen 1859–1861
      7. 7. John (MC) Owen 1866–1920
    3. 3. Harriet Owen 1834–1901
    4. 4. William (C) Owen 1837–1922
    5. 5. Margaret (Lee) Owen 1829–
    6. 6. Emeline Owen 1831–
    7. 7. Josiah Owen 1830–1867
    8. 8. William (C) Owen 1837–1922
  2. 2. Peter Owen 1790–1853
  3. 3. William Owen 1790–1842
  4. 4. Josiah Owen 1792–1830
  5. 5. Peter Owen 1808–1852
  6. 6. Daughter Owen 1810–1820
  7. 7. Ransom (Wilson) Owen 1821–1883 m. Rachel (Louisa) Owen 1826–1885
    1. 1. Thomas (B.) Owen 1857–1944
    2. 2. William (Henry) Owen 1846–1929
    3. 3. Harris (Edmond) Owen 1872–1952
    4. 4. Wilson (Lafayette) Owen 1850–1928
    5. 5. Mary (Savannah) Diggs 1844–1933
    6. 6. James (Riley) Owen 1854–1915
    7. 7. Charlie (Edward) Owen 1868–1953
  8. 8. James Owen 1793–1853

Josiah Owen's Timeline

11 Records

1760
1760
Birth of Josiah Owen in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 30
Josiah Owen resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 40
Josiah Owen resided here in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 50
Josiah Owen resided here in Carolina, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Carolina, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 60
Josiah Owen resided here in Capt John G Poindexters District, Surry, North Carolina, United States
Capt John G Poindexters District, Surry, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 70
Josiah Owen resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1836
1836
Age 76
Josiah Owen resided here in Henry, Tennessee, United States
Henry, Tennessee, United States
1838
1838
Age 78
Josiah Owen resided here in Weakley, Tennessee, United States
Weakley, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 80
Josiah Owen resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, USA
Wilson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 90
Josiah Owen resided here in District 9, Henry, Tennessee
District 9, Henry, Tennessee
1852
22 Sep 1852
Age 92
Death of Josiah Owen in Henry, Henry, Tennessee, United States
Henry, Henry, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M432_884; Page: 314A; Image: .
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 312; Image: 514; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 394; Image: 335; Family History Library Film: 337909

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Carolina, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Carolina, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: 43; Page: 336; Image: 00173; Family History Library Film: 0337916

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Capt John G Poindexters District, Surry, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Capt John G Poindexters District, Surry, North Carolina; Page: 708; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 388
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 66; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 80

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 124; Family History Library Film: 0018090
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 124; Page: 389; Family History Library Film: 0018090

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Henry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Weakley, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 537; Page: 283; Family History Library Film: 0024550

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 9, Henry, Tennessee; Roll: M432_884; Page: 314A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1852
    Event Place: Henry, Henry, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1796-2011

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