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Velma Owens 1903–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 August 1903

Birth Location: Cordova, Walker, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 19 November 1971

Death Location: East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Augustus Owen

Mother: Hattie Owen

Spouse(s): Toy Christopher

Children(s): Elmer Christopher, Mary Christopher, Augusta Christopher, Delvin Christopher, Ruth Christopher, Hoyt Christopher, Barbara Christopher

The story of Velma Owens began in 1903 in Cordova, Walker, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Velma Owens resided in Hapeville, Fulton, Georgia, USA. In 1935, Velma Owens resided in College Park, Fulton, Georgia. Velma Owens married Toy Newborn Christopher, and had children including Augusta Melvin Christopher, Barbara A Christopher, Delvin Richard Christopher, Elmer Fred Christopher, Hoyt Newborn Christopher, Jackie N Christopher, Larry Wayne Christopher, Mary Helen Christopher, Ruth Amelia Christopher. Velma Owens passed away in 1971 in East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Velma Owens began in 1903 in Cordova, Walker, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Velma Owens resided in Hapeville, Fulton, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1935, Velma Owens resided in College Park, Fulton, Georgia.
  • Velma Owens married Toy Newborn Christopher, and had children including Augusta Melvin Christopher, Barbara A Christopher, Delvin Richard Christopher, Elmer Fred Christopher, Hoyt Newborn Christopher, Jackie N Christopher, Larry Wayne Christopher, Mary Helen Christopher, Ruth Amelia Christopher.
  • Velma Owens passed away in 1971 in East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Velma Owens's Ancestors

Self
Velma Owens
1903–1971
Birth Place: Cordova, Walker, Alabama, USA
Parents
Augustus Owen
1875–1936
Georgia
Hattie Owen
1876–1913
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Velma Owens's Descendants

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Velma Owens (27 August 1903–19 November 1971) m. Toy (Newborn) Christopher (abt 1903–18 Sep 1975)
  1. 1. Elmer (Fred) Christopher 1936–2014
  2. 2. Mary (Helen) Christopher 1922–2014
  3. 3. Augusta (Melvin) Christopher 1925–1998
  4. 4. Delvin (Richard) Christopher 1925–1986
  5. 5. Ruth (Amelia) Christopher 1928–2001
  6. 6. Hoyt (Newborn) Christopher 1931–2005
  7. 7. Barbara (A) Christopher 1939–2019 m. David (Arthur) Hosch 1941–2019

Velma Owens's Timeline

6 Records

1903
27 August 1903
Birth of Velma Owens in Cordova, Walker, Alabama, USA
Cordova, Walker, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Velma Owens resided here in Hapeville, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Hapeville, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Velma Owens resided here in College Park, Fulton, Georgia
College Park, Fulton, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 37
Velma Owens resided here in College Park, Fulton, Georgia, USA
College Park, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1951
1951
Age 48
Velma Owens resided here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1971
19 November 1971
Age 68
Death of Velma Owens in Atlanta, Dekalb, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Dekalb, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 August 1903
    Event Place: Cordova, Walker, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: College Park, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00677; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 60-86
    [2] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 035282
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hapeville, Fulton, Georgia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 2340093
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hapeville, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hapeville, Fulton, Georgia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 2340093

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: College Park, Fulton, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: College Park, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00677; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 60-86

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: College Park, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: College Park, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00677; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 60-86

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: DeKalb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 035282

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 November 1971
    Event Place: Atlanta, Dekalb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Death Index, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 035282
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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