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Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens 1922–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Apr 1922

Birth Location: Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Death Date: 11/11/2003

Death Location: Chloride, Mohave County, Arizona, United States of America

Father: Devo Owens

Mother: Mary Byeis

Spouse(s): Thelma Andrews, Lena Owens

Children(s):

In 1922, Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens entered the world in Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America, born to Devo Owens And Mary Elizabeth Byeis. In 1930, Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens resided in Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona. In 1942, Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens resided in Loomis, Placer, California, USA. Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens married Lena Owens, Thelma Mae Andrews, and had children including David Ernest Owens, Linda Ruth Owens. Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens passed away in 2003 in Chloride, Mohave County, Arizona, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens entered the world in Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America, born to Devo Owens And Mary Elizabeth Byeis.
  • In 1930, Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens resided in Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona.
  • In 1942, Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens resided in Loomis, Placer, California, USA.
  • Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens married Lena Owens, Thelma Mae Andrews, and had children including David Ernest Owens, Linda Ruth Owens.
  • Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens passed away in 2003 in Chloride, Mohave County, Arizona, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Owens's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Owens
1922–2003
Birth Place: Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Parents
Devo Owens
1899–1981
Marshal, Oklahoma, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Byeis
1904–1976
Sequoya, Oklahoma, USA
Grandparents
Wilborn (Burton) Owens
1867–
Kentucky
Sarah"Jennie" (Jane) Johnson
1873–1946
Navaro, Texas
Silas (B) Byeis
1875–1942
Maryville, Nodaway, Missouri, United States
Martha (W) Byeis
1882–1961
Arkansas City, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joel Buis
1854–1930
Rachel Copple
1858–1937
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Owens's Timeline

4 Records

1922
11 Apr 1922
Birth of Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens in Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 8
Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens resided here in Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona
Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona
1942
1942
Age 20
Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens resided here in Loomis, Placer, California, USA
Loomis, Placer, California, USA
2003
11/11/2003
Age 81
Death of Rufus (Bill) Lee Owens in Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona, United States of America
Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1922
    Event Place: Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 557-24-1635; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: 59; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 72; Image: 290.0.
    [5] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: 59; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 72; Image: 290.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Loomis, Placer, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11112003
    Event Place: Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 557-24-1635; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chloride, Mohave County, Arizona, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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