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William Henry Owens 1855 – 1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Apr 1855

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 21 Dec 1916

Death Location: Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Father: George Holliday

Mother: Martha Owens

Spouse(s): Rosanna Jordon

Children(s): Major Owens, Edward Owens, Minnie Owens, William (Owings), Rufus Owens, Clarry Owens, Berry Owens, Isaac Owens, Lucinda Owens, Hoke Owens, Homer Owens, Florence Curns, Dock Owens, Columbus Owens, Martha Owens, Andy Owens, Fredy Curns

In 1855, William Henry Owens entered the world in Mississippi, born to George F A Holliday and Martha Owens. In 1860, William Henry Owens resided in Police District 4, Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississ. William Henry Owens married Rosanna Bell Zora Jordon, and had children including Major Andrew Owens, Edward Franklin Owens, Minnie T Owens, William Henry Owens (Owings), Rufus H Owens, Clarry Owens, Berry William Owens, Isaac Pinckney Owens, Lucinda Owens, Hoke Owens, Homer M. Owens, Florence Curns, Dock C Owens, Columbus Owens, Martha (Mattie) Owens, Andy Owens, Fredy Curns. William Henry Owens passed away in 1916 in Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1855, William Henry Owens entered the world in Mississippi, born to George F A Holliday and Martha Owens.
  • In 1860, William Henry Owens resided in Police District 4, Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississ.
  • William Henry Owens married Rosanna Bell Zora Jordon, and had children including Major Andrew Owens, Edward Franklin Owens, Minnie T Owens, William Henry Owens (Owings), Rufus H Owens, Clarry Owens, Berry William Owens, Isaac Pinckney Owens, Lucinda Owens, Hoke Owens, Homer M. Owens, Florence Curns, Dock C Owens, Columbus Owens, Martha (Mattie) Owens, Andy Owens, Fredy Curns.
  • William Henry Owens passed away in 1916 in Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Holliday
1824 – 1859
Birth Location: Mississippi
GH
Martha Owens
1832 – 1906
Birth Location: Mississippi
MO

Spouses(s)

Rosanna Jordon
1856 – 1926
Birth Location: Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
RJ

Children(s)

Major Owens
1874 – 1936
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
MO
Edward Owens
1876 – 1930
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
EO
Minnie Owens
1877 – 1957
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina
MO
William (Owings)
1877 – 1951
Birth Location: Anderson County, SC,
W(
Rufus Owens
1879 – 1950
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
RO
Clarry Owens
1880 –
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
CO
Berry Owens
1880 – 1959
Birth Location: South Carolina
BO
Isaac Owens
1881 – 1955
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
IO
Lucinda Owens
1884 – 1956
Birth Location: South Carolina
LO
Hoke Owens
1886 – 1957
Birth Location: Greenville, District, South Carolina
HO
Homer Owens
1888 – 1966
Birth Location: Greenville,,South Carolina,USA
HO
Florence Curns
1890 –
Birth Location: South Carolina
FC
Dock Owens
1891 – 1925
Birth Location: Greenville County, SC
DO
Columbus Owens
1898 – 1954
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina
CO
Martha Owens
1894 – 1967
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
MO
Andy Owens
1898 – 1946
Birth Location: Greenville County, SC
AO
Fredy Curns
1899 –
Birth Location: South Carolina
FC

William Owens's Ancestors

Self
William Owens
1855 – 1916
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
George F A Holliday
1824 – 1859
Mississippi
Martha Owens
1832 – 1906
Mississippi
Grandparents
John (J) Holliday
1778 – 1847
Wilkes, Georgia, United States
Sarah Ford
1784 – 1853
Thomas McGallin
Elizabeth Strother
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Owens's Descendants

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William (Henry) Owens (13 Apr 1855 – 21 Dec 1916) m. Rosanna (Bell Zora) Jordon (13 Apr 1856 – 11 Sep 1926)
  1. 1. Major (Andrew) Owens (04 Dec 1874 – 28 Mar 1936)
  2. 2. Edward (Franklin) Owens (30 Jun 1876 – 03 Dec 1930)
  3. 3. Minnie (T) Owens (28 Dec 1877 – 24 Feb 1957)
  4. 4. William (Henry Owens) (Owings) (28 Dec 1877 – Dec 22 1951)
  5. 5. Rufus (H) Owens (15 Mar 1879 – 02 Apr 1950)
  6. 6. Clarry Owens (1880 to 1900 – )
  7. 7. Berry (William) Owens (16 Nov 1880 – 2 Oct 1959)
  8. 8. Isaac (Pinckney) Owens (27 April 1881 – 1 February 1955) m. Mary (Alice) Mathis (25 May 1873 – 20 August 1936) m. Lillie Owens (10 September 1906 – 7 January 1976) m. Mary (Alice) Mathis (25 May 1873 – 20 August 1936)
    1. 1. Oliver (Ransom) Owens (28 October 1911 – 21 July 1983)
    2. 2. Cole (L) Owens (abt 1915 – )
    3. 3. Myrtie Owens (abt 1917 – )
    4. 4. Alvin (L.) Owens (21 June 1910 – 11 July 1910)
    5. 5. Lizzie Owens (abt 1900 – )
  9. 9. Lucinda Owens (17 Mar 1884 – 29 June 1956)
  10. 10. Hoke Owens (21 June 1886 – 23 Apr 1957)
  11. 11. Homer (M.) Owens (11 Sept 1888 – 15 June 1966)
  12. 12. Florence Curns (abt 1890 – )
  13. 13. Dock (C) Owens (1891 – 1925) m. Delila (Christine) Cooley (1897 – 1968)
    1. 1. Horace (Albert) Owens (24 Sep 1914 – UNKNOWN) m. Thelma (Marie) Hyatt (20 May 1913 – 23 September 2000)
      1. 1. Horace (S. Buddy) Owens (7 February 1940 – 21 Aug 2009) m. Flora Owens
        1. 1. Melinda Owens (abt 1968 – )
        2. 2. Lynn Trezise
        3. 3. John Owens
        4. 4. Brenda Glover
      2. 2. Billy (Eugene) Owens (12 Jun 1941 – ) m. Carolyn (Sue) Burns (17 Jun 1942 – 18 Jan 2024)
        1. 1. William (Brian) Owens (12 06 1960 – ) m. Connie (Faye McFarland) Owens (March 28 1960 – ) m. Connie (Jean Rector) Lucas (15 Jan 1962 – )
        2. 2. Chris (Anthony) Owens (9 Dec 1961 – )
        3. 3. Shannon (Elaina) Owens-Jennings (15 Sep 1963 – )
        4. 4. Kelly (S) Owens (30 Oct 1965 – )
      3. 3. Jerry Owens
    2. 2. Zoa (Christine) Owens (26 FEB 1918 – 18 Nov 1992)
    3. 3. Louise (Elizabeth) Owens (17 APR 1921 – 24 MAR 1994)
    4. 4. Lorraine Owens (24 AUG 1923 – 11 MAR 2012)
  14. 14. Columbus Owens (22 Feb 1898 – 29 Mar 1954)
  15. 15. Martha ((Mattie)) Owens (May 1894 – July 1967)
  16. 16. Andy Owens (17 MAY 1898 – 23 Feb 1946)
  17. 17. Fredy Curns (abt 1899 – )

William Owens's Timeline

8 Records

1855
13 Apr 1855
Birth of William Henry Owens in Mississippi
Mississippi
1859
1859
Age 4
William Henry Owens - Adoption
None
1860
1860
Age 5
William Henry Owens resided here in Police District 4, Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
Police District 4, Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
William Henry Owens resided here in Townships 1 and 2 west of RR, Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
Townships 1 and 2 west of RR, Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
William Henry Owens resided here in , Navarro, Texas, USA
, Navarro, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
William Henry Owens resided here in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
William Henry Owens resided here in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1916
21 Dec 1916
Age 61
Death of William Henry Owens in Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1855
    Event Place: Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Adoption
    Event Date: 1859

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Police District 4, Port Gibson, Claiborne, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Police District 4, Claiborne, Mississippi; Roll: M653_580; Page: 559; Family History Library Film: 803580

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Townships 1 and 2 west of RR, Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Townships 1 and 2 west of RR, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: M593_727; Page: 176B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: , Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Navarro, Texas; Roll: 1321; Page: 362C; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1529; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1241529

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Brest, France
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 10

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winchester, Wayne County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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