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Luther Grant Owens 1871–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1871

Birth Location: Mathews Co, Virginia

Death Date: 21 Mar 1946

Death Location: Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA

Father: Albert Owens

Mother: Columbia Callis

Spouse(s): Mary GODSEY

Children(s): Mary Owens, Richard Owens, Anne Owens, Willie Sr, Luther Owens, Ruby Owens, Sidney Owens

In 1871, Luther Grant Owens entered the world in Mathews Co, Virginia, born to Albert Burton Owens And Columbia Jane Callis. In 1880, Luther Grant Owens resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Luther Grant Owens resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA. Luther Grant Owens married Mary Lavenia Mollie Godsey, Venia Godsey Owens, and had children including Anne Marie Owens, Luther Granville Owens, Mary Elsie Owens, Richard Eldon Owens, Ruby Columbia Owens, Sidney Godsey Owens, Willie Edward Owens Sr. Luther Grant Owens passed away in 1946 in Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Luther Grant Owens entered the world in Mathews Co, Virginia, born to Albert Burton Owens And Columbia Jane Callis.
  • In 1880, Luther Grant Owens resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Luther Grant Owens resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • Luther Grant Owens married Mary Lavenia Mollie Godsey, Venia Godsey Owens, and had children including Anne Marie Owens, Luther Granville Owens, Mary Elsie Owens, Richard Eldon Owens, Ruby Columbia Owens, Sidney Godsey Owens, Willie Edward Owens Sr.
  • Luther Grant Owens passed away in 1946 in Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Owens
1837–1894
Birth Location: Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
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Columbia Callis
1839–1913
Birth Location: Mathews, Mathews County, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Mary GODSEY
1879–1934
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Owens
1898–1980
Birth Location: Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
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Richard Owens
1907–1978
Birth Location: Gwynn Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Anne Owens
1909–1992
Birth Location: Gwynn, Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
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Willie Sr
1901–1982
Birth Location: Gwynn Matthews, Virginia, USA
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Luther Owens
1905–1984
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Ruby Owens
1914–1970
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sidney Owens
1911–1985
Birth Location: Gwynn's Island
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Luther Owens's Ancestors

Self
Luther Owens
1871–1946
Birth Place: Mathews Co, Virginia
Parents
Albert Burton Owens
1837–1894
Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
Columbia (Jane) Callis
1839–1913
Mathews, Mathews County, Virginia
Grandparents
John Owens
1801–1839
Suffolk, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Keturah ("Kitty") White
1800–1895
Kingston Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Owens
1772–1835
Sarah Forrest
1783–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Luther Owens's Descendants

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Luther (Grant) Owens (30 Oct 1871–21 Mar 1946) m. Mary (Lavenia "Mollie") GODSEY (Jun 1879–22 Nov 1934)
  1. 1. Mary (Elsie) Owens 1898–1980 m. William (Herman) Sanford 1899–1942
    1. 1. Mollie (Irene) Sanford 1921–1984 m. Charles (Delbert Myers) Jr 1919–1996
  2. 2. Richard (Eldon) Owens 1907–1978 m. Ruth (May) Duff 1909–1997
    1. 1. Shirley (M) Owens 1929–1980 m. Raymond (Wallace) Fisher 1927–2015
  3. 3. Anne (Marie) Owens 1909–1992 m. James (E) Walsh 1910–1987 m. Howard (William) Thompson 1901–1928
    1. 1. Kathleen Walsk 1929–2014 m. John (Henry Miller) Jr 1921–1964 m. James (Wilbur) Allen 1926–1999
    2. 2. James (Allen) Walsh 1933–1999
    3. 3. Richard (Edward) Walsh 1934–2016
    4. 4. Judy (Lee) Walsh 1940–1995 m. Patrick (Joseph) Sullivan 1938–2003
    5. 5. Kathleen Thompson 1929–2014 m. John (H Miller) Jr 1921–1964 m. James Allen 1926–1999
  4. 4. Willie (Edward OWENS) Sr 1901–1982 m. Anna (Louise "Annie") DOZIER 1903–1977
    1. 1. William (Edward "Bill" OWENS) Jr 1922–2006 m. Ruth (Joyce) Gilbert 1927–2018
    2. 2. Robert (Allen) Owens 1933–2016
  5. 5. Luther (Granville) Owens 1905–1984 m. Sarah (Winifred) Owens 1906–1990 m. Blanche (Ballentine) Crandall 1907–2004
  6. 6. Ruby (Columbia) Owens 1914–1970 m. Ernest (Millard) Callis 1911–1983
    1. 1. Lavonia (M) Callis 1938–2025 m. Robert (Edison) Thomas 1932–1993
    2. 2. Millard (Grant) Callis 1935–2017
  7. 7. Sidney (Godsey) Owens 1911–1985 m. Charlotte (Beatrice) Callis 1913–1992 m. Mary (Virginia) Anderton 1920–1990 m. Eleanor 1909–

Luther Owens's Timeline

8 Records

1871
30 Oct 1871
Birth of Luther Grant Owens in Mathews Co, Virginia
Mathews Co, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 9
Luther Grant Owens resided here in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Luther Grant Owens resided here in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Luther Grant Owens resided here in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Luther Grant Owens resided here in Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Luther Grant Owens resided here in Norfolk;Porsmouth, Virginia, USA
Norfolk;Porsmouth, Virginia, USA
1934
Abt 1934
Age 63
Luther Grant Owens resided here in South Mills
South Mills
1946
21 Mar 1946
Age 75
Death of Luther Grant Owens in Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1871
    Event Place: Mathews Co, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1902; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 107
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2342204
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 490a; Enumeration District: 047
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1717; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0049
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Publication Date: 23 Mar 1946; Publication Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA; ,0.37460142,0.3857307,0.4667666&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 490a; Enumeration District: 047

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1717; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0049

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1902; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk;Porsmouth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2342204

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1934
    Event Place: South Mills
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 20 Jun 1934; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.54637873,0.25920594,0.88819146&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1946
    Event Place: Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Publication Date: 23 Mar 1946; Publication Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA; ,0.37460142,0.3857307,0.4667666&xid=3355
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