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William Dewey Owen 1899–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jan 1899

Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 25 September 1987

Death Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: William Sr

Mother: Eula Maness

Spouse(s): Ina Howe

Children(s): Mavis Owen, Carl Owen

The story of William Dewey Owen began in 1899 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, William Dewey Owen resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1922, William Dewey Owen established residence. William Dewey Owen married Ina Lavora Howe, and had children including Carl Duane Owen, Mavis Yvonne Owen. William Dewey Owen passed away in 1987 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Dewey Owen began in 1899 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, William Dewey Owen resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1922, William Dewey Owen established residence.
  • William Dewey Owen married Ina Lavora Howe, and had children including Carl Duane Owen, Mavis Yvonne Owen.
  • William Dewey Owen passed away in 1987 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr
1874–1968
Birth Location: Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America
WS
Eula Maness
1879–1903
Birth Location: Arkansas
EM

Spouses(s)

Ina Howe
1905–1922
Birth Location: –
IH

Children(s)

Mavis Owen
1922–1982
Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
MO
Carl Owen
1931–1998
Birth Location: Union County, Arkansas, United States of America
CO

William Owen's Ancestors

Self
William Owen
1899–1987
Birth Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Ezra Owen Sr
1874–1968
Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America
Eula (May) Maness
1879–1903
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Owen's Descendants

1.
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William (Dewey) Owen (29 Jan 1899–25 September 1987) m. Ina (Lavora) Howe (19 July 1905–27 November 1922)
  1. 1. Mavis (Yvonne) Owen 1922–1982 m. James (Ray) Rogers 1923–2018 m. Joseph (Edward) Somogg 1922–1957
  2. 2. Carl (Duane) Owen 1931–1998

William Owen's Timeline

7 Records

1899
29 Jan 1899
Birth of William Dewey Owen in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 1
William Dewey Owen resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1922
abt 1922
Age 23
William Dewey Owen resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 31
William Dewey Owen resided here in Garner, Garner, Union, Arkansas, USA
Garner, Garner, Union, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
William Dewey Owen resided here in Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
1940
1940-1945
Age 41
William Dewey Owen resided here in McKamie, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
McKamie, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1987
25 September 1987
Age 88
Death of William Dewey Owen in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1899
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0054
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1899
    [8] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0054

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1922
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Garner, Garner, Union, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: McKamie, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kerlin, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 September 1987
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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