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Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens 1860–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Dec 1860

Birth Location: Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 20 Jun 1943

Death Location: Amarillo, Randall, Texas, USA

Father: O. Jr.

Mother: Susannah Baldwin

Spouse(s): James Spear

Children(s): Oma Spear, Sarah Spear, Willie Spear, Artie Spear

In 1860, Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens entered the world in Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA, born to O Jacob Owens Jr And Susannah A Baldwin. In 1870, Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided in Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, US. In 1880, Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided in Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, USA. Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens married James David Spear, and had children including Artie Mae Spear, Oma Spear, Sarah Francis Sallie Spear, Willie Spear. Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens passed away in 1943 in Amarillo, Randall, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens entered the world in Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA, born to O Jacob Owens Jr And Susannah A Baldwin.
  • In 1870, Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided in Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, US.
  • In 1880, Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided in Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, USA.
  • Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens married James David Spear, and had children including Artie Mae Spear, Oma Spear, Sarah Francis Sallie Spear, Willie Spear.
  • Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens passed away in 1943 in Amarillo, Randall, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

O. Jr.
1823–1902
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
OJ
Susannah Baldwin
1824–1912
Birth Location: Tazewell Township, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

James Spear
1854–1936
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JS

Children(s)

Oma Spear
1881–
Birth Location: Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
OS
Sarah Spear
1884–1946
Birth Location: Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
SS
Willie Spear
1890–1946
Birth Location: Texas, USA
WS
Artie Spear
1899–1976
Birth Location: Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
AS

Susannah Owens's Ancestors

Self
Susannah Owens
1860–1943
Birth Place: Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Parents
O. Jacob Owens Jr.
1823–1902
South Carolina, USA
Susannah (A.) Baldwin
1824–1912
Tazewell Township, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (Owens) Sr.
1786–1875
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Mary ("Polly") Sharp
1794–1882
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Alfred Baldwin
1796–1869
Rockingham, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Jane) Covington
1809–1861
Mountain Creek, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Baldwin
1768–1826
Elizabeth Stringfellow
1766–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levi Baldwin
1740–1797
Rachael Crane
1749–1797

Susannah Owens's Descendants

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Susannah (Melissa Jane "Lea") Owens (11 Dec 1860–20 Jun 1943) m. James (David) Spear (18 Jan 1854–29 Jun 1936)
  1. 1. Oma Spear 1881– m. Edward (Robert) Cotton 1875–1939
    1. 1. Robbie (Lee) Cotton 1899–1984 m. Roy Lowe 1893–
      1. 1. Roy (Milton) Lowe 1932–2005
  2. 2. Sarah (Francis "Sallie") Spear 1884–1946 m. Charles (Monroe "Charley") Setser 1881–1960 m. Henry (Wesley) Caraway 1882–1901
    1. 1. Glenn (Monroe) Setser 1903–1945 m. Dora (Otry "Dodo") Giles 1907–1984
      1. 1. Dora (Belle) Setser 1934–2014 m. John (Milburn "Johnnie" Strader ,) Sr. 1925–1988
    2. 2. Hazel (J.) Setser 1909–1982 m. Samuel (Wightman Bryce ,) Jr. 1904–1963
    3. 3. Opal (Frances "Fern") Setser 1913–1999 m. David (Allan) Butler 1921–1975
    4. 4. Juanita Setser 1919–1980 m. Dock (Gee) Kyle 1911–1994
  3. 3. Willie Spear 1890–1946
  4. 4. Artie (Mae) Spear 1899–1976 m. James (Emmett Battenfield ,) Sr. 1884–1952 m. James (Frank) Daniel 1891–1971
    1. 1. Lucille (Maurine) Battenfield 1917–1992 m. Warren (Dean) Ashby 1925–1995
    2. 2. Viola (Faye) Battenfield 1923–1989 m. John (Thomas) Thrash 1918–1999
    3. 3. James (Emmett "Jay" Battenfield ,) Jr. 1924–1997 m. Jean (Kendall) Rigby 1932–1980

Susannah Owens's Timeline

7 Records

1860
11 Dec 1860
Birth of Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens in Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided here in Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided here in Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided here in Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
1930
1930
Age 70
Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens resided here in Portales, Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
Portales, Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
1943
20 Jun 1943
Age 83
Death of Susannah Melissa Jane "Lea" Owens in Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1860
    Event Place: Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Wise, Texas; Roll: 1333; Page: 97A; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico; Roll: T624_917; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1374930

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portales, Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portales, Roosevelt, New Mexico; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2341132

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1943
    Event Place: Amarillo, Potter, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Amarillo, Randall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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