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Reuben Owens 1817 – 1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1817

Birth Location: Knox Co., KY, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1895

Death Location: Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Father: George Owens

Mother: Sarah Coffey

Spouse(s): Francis Hatfield

Children(s): Joseph Owens, Hannah Owens, Larkin Owens, Washington Owens, John Owens, Ann Owens, Evaline Owens, John Owens, Benjamin Owens, Sarah Owens, Mary Owens, Chlorinda Owens, Francis Owens, Emilissa Owen

In 1817, Reuben Owens entered the world in Knox Co., KY, Kentucky, USA, born to George Washington Owens and Sarah Ann Coffey. In 1840, Reuben Owens resided in Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Reuben Owens resided in Laurel, Kentucky, USA. Reuben Owens married Francis "Fannie" Hatfield, and had children including Joseph Owens, Hannah Owens, Larkin Owens, Washington Owens, John Owens, Ann Owens, Evaline Owens, John Owens, Benjamin Owens, Sarah Sally Owens, Mary Polly Owens, Chlorinda Jane Owens, Francis Fannie Owens, Emilissa Owen. Reuben Owens passed away in 1895 in Laurel, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1817, Reuben Owens entered the world in Knox Co., KY, Kentucky, USA, born to George Washington Owens and Sarah Ann Coffey.
  • In 1840, Reuben Owens resided in Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Reuben Owens resided in Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • Reuben Owens married Francis "Fannie" Hatfield, and had children including Joseph Owens, Hannah Owens, Larkin Owens, Washington Owens, John Owens, Ann Owens, Evaline Owens, John Owens, Benjamin Owens, Sarah Sally Owens, Mary Polly Owens, Chlorinda Jane Owens, Francis Fannie Owens, Emilissa Owen.
  • Reuben Owens passed away in 1895 in Laurel, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Owens's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Owens
1817 – 1895
Birth Place: Knox Co., KY, Kentucky, USA
Parents
George Washington Owens
1780 – 1840
Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Ann) Coffey
1790 – 1886
Greene Co., Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Barnett Owens
1765 – 1850
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Margaret (Peggy) Peatross
1770 – 1850
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Reuben Coffey
1759 – 1842
Pedlar, Amherst, Virginia, USA
Mildred ("Millie") Morris
1759 – 1842
Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Owen
Mary Roberson
1730 – 1802
Matthew Peatross
1738 – 1806
Jane Rayburn
1744 – 1773
James Coffey
1729 – 1786
Elizabeth Cleveland
1726 – 1826
James Morris
1743 – 1817
Sarah Barnes
1743 – 1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Rayburn
1715 – 1748
Amey Brame
1710 – 1782
John Coffey
1700 – 1775
Jean Coffey
1700 – 1775
Alexander Cleveland
1659 – 1770
Milly Presley
1667 – 1770

Reuben Owens's Descendants

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Reuben Owens (1817 – 1895) m. Francis ("Fannie") Hatfield (March 1811 – December 1895)
  1. 1. Joseph Owens (Abt. 1830 – 1862)
  2. 2. Hannah Owens (1833 – 24 March 1919)
  3. 3. Larkin Owens (1834 – 28 Mar 1853)
  4. 4. Washington Owens (12 December 1837 – 1910)
  5. 5. John Owens (1838 – 20 November 1913)
  6. 6. Ann Owens (1841 – 24 MAR 1853)
  7. 7. Evaline Owens (1844 – 27 Mar 1863)
  8. 8. John Owens (17 April 1845 – 20 November 1913)
  9. 9. Benjamin Owens (1848 – 1880)
  10. 10. Sarah (Sally) Owens (1850 – 1880)
  11. 11. Mary (Polly) Owens (1852 – 1870)
  12. 12. Chlorinda (Jane) Owens (26 January 1854 – October 1889)
  13. 13. Francis (Fannie) Owens (17 Oct 1854 – 3 Sep 1932)
  14. 14. Emilissa Owen (27 Sep 1857 – 6 September 1934) m. Fred McCarty (19 SEP 1844 – 8 FEB 1927)
    1. 1. Joseph Owens (13 November 1878 – 14 March 1944)
    2. 2. Pleasant (Mar Abt 1880 – )
    3. 3. Benjamin Owens (abt 1895 – 6 Sep 1960) m. Christine (Johnson) Owens (27 February 1897 – 25 November 1967) m. Mary Owens (30 July 1891 – 10 August 1912)
      1. 1. Sarah Owens (abt 1913 – )
      2. 2. Joseph (Malcom) Owens (23 November 1917 – 24 June 1998)
      3. 3. Lester Owens (23 October 1920 – 14 October 2001)
      4. 4. Bert Owens (abt 1923 – 16 Nov 1944)
      5. 5. Clyde Owens (23 Apr 1925 – 23 Nov 2013)
      6. 6. Clyde Owens (abt 1926 – )
      7. 7. Marlene (Helen) Owens (23 Feb 1927 – 26 Jan 2011) m. Arthur (William) Elliott (16 Dec 1903 – 4 Mar 1958) m. Jack Pennington (Dec 1930 – 2021)
        1. 1. Billie (Faye Elliot) Stayton (1947 – ) m. Bob Stayton
        2. 2. Patricia (A) King (Feb 1950 – )
        3. 3. Jaclyn (D) Pennington (10 Nov 1959 – ) m. Randall (Brian) Wright (10 December 1956 – 15 February 2020) m. Richard (K) Minks (25 Nov 1956 – )
        4. 4. Jacie Wright
      8. 8. Jewell (Fay) Owens (16 April 1929 – 23 April 1993)
      9. 9. Harse Owens (19 July 1935 – 24 June 2004)
      10. 10. Zura Hall (16 November 1911 – 9 March 2010)
    4. 4. John Owens (1892 – )
    5. 5. Horace Owens (1896 – 9 November 1932)
    6. 6. Charley Owens (1899 – )
    7. 7. Lucy Owens
    8. 8. Elmer Owens (abt 1922 – 25 January 1983)
    9. 9. Emma Owens (abt 1923 – )
    10. 10. Maggie Owens (abt 1926 – 8 February 2015)

Reuben Owens's Timeline

5 Records

1817
1817
Birth of Reuben Owens in Knox Co., KY, Kentucky, USA
Knox Co., KY, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 23
Reuben Owens resided here in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 33
Reuben Owens resided here in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
Reuben Owens resided here in , Laurel, Kentucky, USA
, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1895
1895
Age 78
Death of Reuben Owens in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: Knox Co., KY, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 117; Page: 11; Family History Library Film: 0007829

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 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: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurel, Kentucky; Roll: 209; Page: 10a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: , Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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