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Velma Smith Owen 1912–2013 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 March 1912

Birth Location: Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 9 September 2013

Death Location: Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Owens

Mother: Josephine *

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The story of Velma Smith Owen began in 1912 in Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America. In 1920, Velma Smith Owen resided in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Velma Smith Owen resided in Central, Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. Velma Smith Owen passed away in 2013 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Velma Smith Owen began in 1912 in Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1920, Velma Smith Owen resided in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Velma Smith Owen resided in Central, Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Velma Smith Owen passed away in 2013 in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Velma Owen's Ancestors

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Velma Owen
1912–2013
Birth Place: Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
William Owens
1879–1935
South Carolina
Josephine ("Josie" Gilstrap) *
1881–1959
Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Ephriam (O-Kay Cade Gilstrap) *
1857–1930
Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Obedience (Jane "Biddie" Jane) Hughes
1859–1934
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1819–1882
Caroline *
1823–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gilstrap
1792–1876
Susan Sargent
1797–1876
John *
1780–1850
Mary *
1797–1901

Velma Owen's Timeline

4 Records

1912
18 March 1912
Birth of Velma Smith Owen in Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 8
Velma Smith Owen resided here in Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Velma Smith Owen resided here in Central, Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Central, Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
2013
9 September 2013
Age 101
Death of Velma Smith Owen in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America
Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 March 1912
    Event Place: Central, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Central, Central, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 September 2013
    Event Place: Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America

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