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Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens 1847–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1847

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 23 Jun 1903

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: Benjamin Owens

Mother: Martha Morgan

Spouse(s): Thomas Mason

Children(s): Edna Mason, Benjamin Mason, Patsey Mason, Indiana Mason

In 1847, Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin Brown Owens And Martha Patsy Morgan. In 1860, Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens resided in District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens married Thomas Henry Mason, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Mason, Edna Louise Mason, Indiana Negro Mason, Patsey Roberta Mason. Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens passed away in 1903 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin Brown Owens And Martha Patsy Morgan.
  • In 1860, Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens resided in District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens married Thomas Henry Mason, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Mason, Edna Louise Mason, Indiana Negro Mason, Patsey Roberta Mason.
  • Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens passed away in 1903 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Owens
1810–1896
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
BO
Martha Morgan
1814–1882
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Thomas Mason
1833–1907
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, USA
TM

Children(s)

Edna Mason
1886–
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
EM
Benjamin Mason
1880–1962
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
BM
Patsey Mason
1883–1886
Birth Location: –
PM
Indiana Mason
1873–1949
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
IM

Martha Owens's Ancestors

Self
Martha Owens
1847–1903
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin Brown Owens
1810–1896
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Martha ("Patsy") Morgan
1814–1882
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Owens
1772–1835
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (A.) Forrest
1783–1854
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Owens's Descendants

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Martha (Elizabeth "Mattie") Owens (14 Oct 1847–23 Jun 1903) m. Thomas (Henry) Mason (Jan 1833–18 May 1907)
  1. 1. Edna (Louise) Mason 1886– m. Claude (Nathaniel) North 1884–1928
    1. 1. Edna (Louise) North 1904–1994 m. Curtis (Franklin) Howell 1900–1945 m. John (Oliver) Smith 1888–1967
      1. 1. Edna (L) Howell 1922–1970 m. William (Allen "Willie") Dail 1904–1986
      2. 2. Annie (L) Howell 1925–2012 m. Adam (Enoch) Danner 1914–1993 m. Milford (Luther) Bass 1915–1991
        1. 1. Bonnie (Hugh) Bass 1941–2014
      3. 3. Elton (Willard) Howell 1927–1979
        1. 1. Linda (Carole) Howell 1944–2022
      4. 4. Curtis (Franklin) Howell 1931–2001
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Alease) Williams 1923–1966 m. John (Robert) Williams 1916–1988
        1. 1. Emma (Lee) Williams 1942–2020 m. David (A C) Bishop 1937–2013
      6. 6. Wanetta (Marie) Howell 1933–2016 m. Rashie Williams 1927–2021
        1. 1. Jimmy (Rashie) Williams 1950–1955
  2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Mason 1880–1962 m. Bessie (Read) Williford 1883–1913 m. Sallie (Williford) Overstreet 1868–1928
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Mason 1908–1985 m. Willis (Rutter) Deal 1903–1985
    2. 2. Marion Mason 1910–1976 m. William (Roy) Pearce 1908–1978
      1. 1. Roy (Franklin) Pearce 1933–2007
      2. 2. Richard (Ira) Pearce 1939–1969 m. Nancy (Louise) Blyth 1945–2018 m. Barbara (Fay) Liverman 1940–2004
  3. 3. Patsey (Roberta) Mason 1883–1886
  4. 4. Indiana (Negro) Mason 1873–1949

Martha Owens's Timeline

6 Records

1847
14 Oct 1847
Birth of Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens resided here in District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA
District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens resided here in Norfolk Ward 1, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk Ward 1, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1903
23 Jun 1903
Age 56
Death of Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Owens in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1847
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1382; Page: 505C; Enumeration District: 075
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M593_1662; Page: 158A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 1, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: 1735; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0086
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 61; Family History Library
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 61; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M593_1662; Page: 158A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: 1382; Page: 505C; Enumeration District: 075

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Norfolk Ward 1, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 1, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: 1735; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0086

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Norfolk Landmark; Publication Date: 26 Jun 1903; Publication Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA; ,0.7757318,0.18504718,0.83262056&xid=3355
    [3] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records
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