Family Genealogy of the
OWENS Family
of Foster and Kinmundy twps., Marion Co., IL
Compiled by Stephen P.H. Frakes
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Chapter 1 - The family of William and Mary (Howard) Owens of Cumberland County, Illinois.
Chapter 2 - The family of Henry H. and Elizabeth (______) Owens of Fayette County, Illinois and of Cole County, Illinois and of the State of Kansas.
Chapter 3 - The family of George William and Margaret Frances (Atkins) Owens and George William and Anna E. (Pugh) Owens of Marion County, Illinois.
Surname Index for the Owens Family.
The Owens Family of Marion County, Illinois
William Owens
Cumberland County, Illinois
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Surnames in this Owens Family:
Atkins, Howard, Loving, Owens, Pugh, Sturman.
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William Owens
from
Tennessee
to
Cumberland County, Illinois
William OWENS, born 1807/08, Tennessee. William evidently died after 4 Sep 1850 and before 10 Aug 1860 (the 1850 census and 1860 census), Cumberland County, Illinois.
William married Mary HOWARD. She was born Dec 1811, Alabama. Mary died Sep 1880, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Burial in Sandy Branch Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
On 4 Sep 1850, the census shows William (42) and Mary (38) OWEN living in Greenup Precinct, Cumberland County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in North Carolina. She was said to have been born in Alabama. William was a farmer. His real estate was valued at $600.00. With them were their children: Levy A. OWEN age 11; Louesa OWEN age also age 11; Frances OWEN age 10; Wm. W. OWEN age 8; Henry H. OWEN age 6; Abram OWENS age 5; and George W. OWEN age 2. Also living there were John (23) and Lucinday (18) STERMAN. John born in Ohio and Lucinday in IL. Also living there was Henson BRIGHT age 19, born IL.
In 1855, the Illinois State Census has Mary OWENS living in Greenup Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. 1 female age 40-49; 2 males and 3 females ages 10-19; and 2 males under the age of 10. Their live stock was valued at $145. They had 10 pounds of wool.
On 10 Aug 1860, the census shows the widowed M. OWENS age 47 living in Greenup Precinct, Cumberland County, Illinois. She was said to have been born in Tennessee. Her real estate was valued at $1,000.00. Her personal property was valued at $50.00. With her were her children: William OWENS age 18; Henry OWENS age 16; and George OWENS age 12.
On 4 Jun 1880, the census shows the widowed Mary OWENS age 68 living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. She was said to have been born in Alabama, as were her parents. She was living with her son and family, George (29) and Ann (24) OWENS and their children William OWENS age 9, and Effa M. OWENS age 3. Census shows George's father was born in Tennessee.
Sons of William and Mary (HOWARD) OWENS:
1. Lucinda OWENS, born circa 1832, Illinois.
Lucinda married John STURMAN.
(See #1 following)
2. child OWENS, born circa 1834, Illinois and died young.
3. child OWENS, born circa 1836, Illinois and died young.
4. Levy A. OWENS, born 1838/39, Illinois. (Twin of Louisa)
5. Louisa OWENS, born 1838/39, Illinois. (Twin of Levy)
Louisa married Reuben E. LOVING, Jr. 7 Aug 1856, Jasper County, Illinois.
(See #5 following)
6. Frances OWENS, born 1839/40, Illinois.
7. William W. OWENS, born 1841/42, Illinois.
8. Henry H. OWENS, born 1843/44, Illinois.
Henry married Elizabeth ___?___ .
(See Chapter 2)
9. Abram OWENS, born 1846/47, Illinois.
Abram married Catherine ___?___ .
(See #9 following)
10. George William OWENS, born 1848, Illinois.
George married 1st Margaret Frances ATKINS.
George married 2nd Anna E. "Annie" PUGH.
(See Chapter 3)
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Lucinda Owens
Sturman
of
Greenup Township, Cumberland County, Illinois
Lucinda "Lucy" OWENS, born circa 1832, Illinois, daughter of William and Mary (HOWARD) OWENS. Lucinda died May 1880 at the age of 48.
Lucinda married John STURMAN 1850, Cumberland County, Illinois. John was born 26 Jan 1817, Coshocton County, Ohio, son of . John died 15 Feb 1888, Peoria County, Illinois.
On 31 Aug 1850, the census shows John (25) and Lucinda (16) STERMAN living in Greenup Precinct, Cumberland County, Illinois. John was said to have been born in Ohio and Lucinda in Illinois. They were living with: Thomas (56) and Batsheba (50) STERMAN. Thomas born in Ohio and Batsheba in Virginia. Their real estate was valued at $1,200. Also there was William STERMAN age 21, born OH; Riley STERMAN age 19, born OH; Mary STERMAN age 16, born IL; Martha STERMAN age 14, born OH; and Emaly STERMAN age 12, born Ohio.
On 10 Aug 1860, the census shows J. (35) and Lucinda (25) STURMAN living in Greenup Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Ohio. Lucinda was said to have been born in Illinois. John was a farmer. Their personal property was valued at $300. With them were: Allison STURMAN age 6, born IL; Martha STURMAN age 4, born IL; John STURMAN age 2; and William STURMAN age 1. Also living with them was, M. OLMSTEAD age 12, born Illinois. (Note: They were living next to Lucinda's widowed mother, Mary OWENS and her children.)
On 17 Jun 1870, the census shows Jno (48) and Lucy (38) STURMAN living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Virginia and Lucy in Illinois. John was a farmer. Their personal property was valued at $400. With them were: Allison STURMAN age 14; Ann STURMAN age 12; John W. STURMAN age 11; Wm. STURMAN age 9; Thomas STURMAN age 6; Benjamin STURMAN age 5; and Barsheba STURMAN age 4. All born in Illinois. (Note: They were on the same census page as Lucy's brother, Abram OWENS.)
On 2 Jun 1880, the census shows the widowed John STURMAN age 60 living in Greenup Township, Cumberland County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Ohio and his parents in Virginia. John was a farmer. With him were his children: Allison STURMAN age 25(m); John W. STURMAN age 22; William R. STURMAN age 28; Thomas C. STURMAN age 18; Beshibe H. STURMAN age 13(f); Sarrah C. STURMAN age 7; and George STURMAN age 4. All born in Illinois.
Children of John and Lucinda (OWENS) STURMAN:
1-1. Alison STURMAN, born 1854, Cumberland County, Illinois.
On 13 Jan 1920, the census shows Alison STURMAN age 66(m), living in Sullivan, Moultrie County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Illinois, his father in Ohio and mother in Illinois. He was single and was a laborer.
1-2. Martha Ann STURMAN, born 1855/56, Cumberland County, Illinois.
1-3. John Wesley STURMAN, born 14 Nov 1858, Cumberland County, Illinois. John died 24 Mar 1929, Arkansas.
John married Lucy ___?___ .
(See #1-3 following)
1-4. William R. STURMAN, born 1858/59, Cumberland County, Illinois.
1-5. Thomas C. STURMAN, born 1861/62, Illinois.
1-6. Beshibe H. STURMAN, born 1866/67, Illinois.
1-7. Benjamin STURMAN, born 1864/65, Illinois.
1-7. Sarah C. STURMAN, born 1872/73, Illinois.
1-8. George STURMAN, born 1875/76, Illinois.
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Louisa Owens
Loving
of
Jasper County, Illinois
Louisa OWENS, born 1838/39, Illinois. (Twin of Levy) Daughter of William and Mary (HOWARD) OWENS.
Louisa married Reuben E. LOVING, Jr. 7 Aug 1856, Jasper County, Illinois.
In Aug 1860, the census shows Reuben (23) and Louisa (21) LOVING living in St. Marie Township, Jasper County, Illinois. St. Maried Post Office. They were both born in Illinois. He was a farmer. Their real estate was valued at $640.00. Their personal property was valued at $400.00. With them were: Nicholas LOVING age 14; Eliza LOVING age 2; Lucy HARRIS age 15; William LOVING age 7; and Lot LOVING age 6. All born in Illinois. (Note: In 1870, Lot was living with the Stockwell family at the age of 16 and working on their farm.)
On 22 Jun 1870, the census shows Nicholas (24) and Lucinda (22) LOVING living in South Muddy Township, Jasper County, Illinois. They were said to have been born in Indiana. With them was their son Harrison LOVING age 2, born IL. (Note: It appears that Nicholas, who was probably the younger brother or a nephew of Reuben, married Lucy HARRIS of the 1860 census. They were said to have been born in IL in 1860 and IN in 1870.)
Daughter of Reuben E. and Louisa (OWENS) LOVING, Jr.:
5-1. Eliza LOVING, born 1857/58, Illinois.
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Abram Owens
of
Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois
Abram OWENS, born 1846/47, Illinois, son of William and Mary (HOWARD) OWENS.
Abram married Catherine ___?___ . She was born 1848/49, Illinois.
On 17 Jun 1870, the census shows Abram (23) and Catherine (21) OWENS living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Lester Post Office. Abram was a farmer. With them was their son George OWENS age 1. All born in Illinois. (Note: They were on the same census page as Abram's sister's family, Lucinda STURMAN.)
On 12 Jun 1880, the census shows Abram (34) and Catherine J. (30) OWENS living in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Illinois and his parents in Tennessee. She was said to have been born in Ohio, her father in New Jersey and her mother in Ohio. No children with them. Abram was a laborer. Abram was said to have been blind. Catherine was said to have had cancer.
Son of Abram and Catherine (___?___) OWENS:
1-1. George OWENS, born 1868/69, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. He died before 12 Jun 1880.
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Genealogical Sources
***United States Federal Census Records (Note: All census records are recorded as they are, including misspelled names and wrong ages and dates, in order to keep each record accurate.).
***United States Social Security Records.
***Illinois State Census Records.
***Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
***Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1950.
***U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880.
***Birth Records of Marion County, Illinois.
***California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
***California Death Records, 1940-1997.
***Cemetery and Grave Stone Records.
***The Kinmundy Express - Gleanings of the Kinmundy Express by Dolores (Ford) Mobley.
http://www.ford-mobley.com/dafm/gleanings_from1.htm
***The Kinmundy Express - Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois.
***Information from Carolyn Robinson. carolyn505@yahoo.com
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Compiled by
(Great-great-grandson of George William and Margaret Frances (ATKINS) OWENS)
Stephen P. H. Frakes
321 South Franklin Street
Salem, Illinois 62881
618-548-6456
stephenfrakes@yahoo.com
Updated:
24 January 2012
Copyright©2005-2012 stephenfrakes All rights reserved.
The Owens Family of Marion County, Illinois
Henry H. Owens
Marion County, Illinois
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Surnames in this Owens Family:
Aronhalt, Carlsen, Cope, Egan, Gibbons, Howard, Key, Long, Owens, Piper, Schwab, Steele, Thomas, Treadway.
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Henry H. Owens
of
Fayette & Coles Counties, Illinois
Henry H. OWENS, born 1843/44, Illinois, son of William and Mary (HOWARD) OWENS (See Chapter 1).
Henry married Elizabeth ___?___ . Burial in El Dorado, Kansas.
On 19 Jul 1870, the census shows Henry (27) and Elizabeth (27) OWENS living in Kaskaskia Township, Fayette County, Illinois. Shobonier Post Office. He was a farmer. His real estate was valued at $1,000.00. His personal property was valued at $800.00. With them were their children: John OWENS age 5, born IL; and Jesse OWENS age 11 months, born Aug 1869, IL. Also living with them was Berry UNPSTEAD age 22, born IL.
On 12 Jun 1880, the census shows Henry (36) and Elizabeth (35) OWENS living in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Illinois and his parents in Tennessee. She was said to have been born in Illinois, her father in Tennessee and mother in Kentucky. With them were their children: John OWENS age 14, born IL; and Jesse OWENS age 10, born IL. John was said to have been disabled in some way.
Sons of Henry H. and Elizabeth (___?___) OWENS:
1. John Williams OWENS, born 1864/65, Illinois.
(See #1 following)
2. Jesse M. OWENS, born Aug 1869, Fayette County, Illinois.
Jesse married Mollie ___?___ .
(See #2 following)
3. Louis OWENS, born 1881/82, Illinois.
Louis married Ethel ___?___ .
(See #2 following)
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John William Owens
of
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
John William OWENS, born circa 1866, Illinois, son of Henry and Elizabeth (___?___) OWENS. Burial in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas.
John married 1st ___?___ .
John married 2nd Rose/Rosalee ___?___ .
On 27 Apr 1910, the census shows John (42) and Rose (42) OWENS living in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. He and his parents were said to have been born in Illinois. Rose was said to have been born in her father in Swizerland and mother in Illinois. John was a shoemaker. He owned his own shop. It was a 2nd marrage for both. She had never given birth. With them were his children: Jay OWENS age 16, born KS; and Ruth OWENS age 14, born OK. Their mother was said to have been born in Kansas. (Note: They lived next to his two brothers, Jesse and Louis, and their families.)
On 10 Jan 1920, the census shows John W. (53) and Rosalee (53) OWENS living in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. He was said to have been born in Illinois, his father in Ireland and mother in Scotland. Rosalee was said to have been born in Illinois, her father in Switzerland and mother in Kentucky. John was a shoe maker. They owned their home with a mortgage.
Son of John William OWENS:
1-1. Cyrus Henry OWENS, born 16 Feb 1898.
Cyrus married Oma Thelma ARONHALT.
(See #8-1-1 following)
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Cyrus Henry Owens
of
Caddo County, Oklahoma
Cyrus Henry OWENS, born 16 Feb 1898, Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma. Cyrus died 30 Mar 1980, Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma. Buris in Carney, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
Cyrus married Oma Thelma ARONHALT 21 Oct 1922, Caddo County, Oklahoma. Daughter of Samuel Wheeler and Cora Alice (GIBBONS) ARONHALT. (Cora was born in 1883 and died in 1937. Samuel died 25 Nov 1922 and is buried in Anadarko Cemetery, Caddo County, Oklahoma.)
Cyrus married Myrtle B. SCHWAB circa 1919. She was born 1902, Custer County, Oklahoma. Myrtle died 1938, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Cyrus married Zella COPE 31 Dec 1943, Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma.
On 12 Sep 1918, Cyrus' World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Cyrus Henry OWENS age 19, born 16 Feb 1899. He was living in Anadarko, Caddo County, Oklahoma. He was a farmer. His nearest relative was John OWENS of 1035 South Grange, Wichita, Kansas. Cyrus was medium height and stout.
On 21 Apr 1930, the census shows C. H. (32) and Myrtle (27) OWENS living in Segar, Washita County, Oklahoma. He was said to have been born in Oklahoma and his parents in Missouri. Myrtle was said to have been born in Oklhoma, her father in Missouri and mother in Kentucky. C.H. was a laborer for the State Highway. He was not a veteran. They were renting their home at $4 a month. He was said to have been 17 and she 16 the first time they had married. With them were their children: May Hortense OWENS age 9, born OK; Junior OWENS age 7, born OK; and Jackie OWENS age 5 (male), born OK. Also with them was C.H.'s cousin, Leonard LANDRUM age 19, born OK.
Oma found out that Cyrus had bedded her mother and threw him out of the house. Neither Oma, nor her mother Cora ever saw Cyrus again.
Son of Cyrus Henry and Oma Thelma (ARONHALT) OWENS:
1-1-1. Ray Leamond OWENS, born 12 Aug 1923.
Ray married Nadine Ellen KEY.
(See #1-1-1 following)
Child of Cyrus Henry OWENS and Cora (GIBBONS) ARONHALT:
1-1-2. Carl Spurgeon ARONHALT, born 8 Oct 1923, Anadarko, Caddo County, Oklahoma.
Carl married ___?___ PIPER.
(See #1-1-2 following)
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Ray Leamond Owens
of
Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas
Ray Leamond OWENS, born 12 Aug 1923, son of Cyrus Henry and Oma Thelma (ARONHALT) OWENS.
Ray married Nadine Ellen KEY. She was born 6 Oct 1916. Nadine died 5 Sep 1997. Her last place of residence was Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas.
Ray was a self-employed auto mechanic.
Ray was living in Hammond, Louisiana at the beginning of WW2. During the war moved to Collingsworth County, Texas. After the war he moved to Borger, Texas.
In 2009, Ray lives in Borger, Hutchinson County, Texas.
Daughter of Ray Leamond and Nadine Ellen (KEY) OWENS:
1-1-1-1. Linda Rae OWENS, born 5 Oct 1948, Hutchinson County, Texas.
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Carl Spurgeon Aronhalt
of
Whittier, Los Angeles County, California
Carl Spurgeon ARONHALT, born 8 Oct 1923, Kiowa Township, Anadarko, Caddo County, Oklahoma, son of Cyrus Henry OWENS and Cora (GIBBONS) ARONHALT. Carl died 4 Nov 1979, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. He was living in California at time of death.
Carl married Lois PIPER. She was 26 Jun 1925, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, daughter of Frank and Ethel Alberta (LONG) PIPER. (Frank was born 18 Nov 1896, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Frank died Mar 1971, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.)
After Cora died, Carl was raised by his 1/2 sister, Shirley (ARONHALT) STEELE.
Carl attended Anadarko Schools and graduated in 1942.
On 14 Dec 1942, Carl entered into service in the United States Navy during World War 2. Carl served in an Argus unit and was attached to the 3rd Marine Division. Served in NewCaledonia, Guadalcanal, Bougainville. Also served at a Naval Hosptial in Auckland,New Zealand for about two months.
In Nov 1979, Carl's obituary reads, "ARONHALT Carl S. ARONHALT of 15320 E. Saranac, Whitter, died Nov. 4, 1979, in Omaha, Neb. He was born in Oklahoma, Oct. 8, 1923. Survived by wife, Lois; sons, Charles of Long Beach and Timothy of Huntington Beach; daughter, Mrs. Sandra CARLSEN of Whittier; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Lester STEEL of Oklahoma and sisters, Oma and Stella of Texas. Also three grandchildren. Services Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., Memorial Chapel, Rose Hills, Memorial Park, Whittier. Rev. Donald SMITH, Whittier Masonic Lodge and Caft-Whittier-776, officiating. Neals Brea Mortuary, directing." (Note: Name of paper and date unknown.)
Children of Carl Spurgeon and Lois (PIPER) ARONHALT:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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Jesse L. Owens
of
El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas
Jesse L. OWENS, born Aug 1869, Fayette County, Illinois.
Jesse married Mollie ___?___ 1893/94, Kansas. She was born May 1875, Kansas.
On 20 Jun 1900, the census shows Jesse (29) and Mollie (25) OWENS living in Caldwell, Sumner County, Kansas. He was said to have been born Aug 1870, Illinois and his parents in Illinois. Mollie was said to have been born May 1875, Kansas, her father in Illinois and mother in Missouri. Jesse was a railroad section forman. They were renting their home. They were said to have been married 6 years and that she had given birth to 1 child with 1 living. With them was their sons: Walter OWENS age 5, born Mar 1894, Kansas; and Jessie OWENS age 3, born Apr 1897, Kansas.
On 27 Apr 1910, the census shows Jesse L. (39) and Mollie (34) OWENS living in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. He and his parents were said to have been born in Illinois. Mollie was said to have been born in Kansas, her father in England and mother in Missouri. Jesse was a barber. He had his own shop. They owned their home with a mortgage. They were said to have been married 16 years and that she had given birth to 4 children with 3 living. With them were their children: Walter OWENS age 14, born KS; Jesse OWENS age 13, born KS; Vonna OWENS age 7, born KS. (Note: They lived next to his two brothers, John and Louis, and their families.)
In 1915, the census shows Jess (45) and Mollie (40) OWENS living in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. With them was Jessee OWENS age 16; and Vonna OWENS age 12.
On 22 Jan 1920, the census shows J. M. (49) and Mollie (44) OWENS living in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. He and his parents were said to have been born in Illinois. Mollie was said to have been born in Kansas, her father in England and mother in Missouri. Jesse was a barber and owned his own shop. They owned their home free of mortgage. With them were their children: Vonna OWENS age 16, born KS; and Clark V. OWENS age 4, born Kansas.
Children of Jesse and Mollie (___?___) OWENS:
2-1. Walter OWENS, born 1895/96, Kansas.
2-2. Jesse J. OWENS, Jr., born 22 Apr 1897, El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas.
Jesse married Vivian ___?___ .
On 5 Jun 1918, Jesse's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Jesse J., Jr. OWENS age 21, born 22 Apr 1897, El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. He was living in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. His father was said to have been born in Charleston, Illinois. His nearest relative was Vivian O. OWENS, same address. He was 5' 6" and slender with light gray eyes and brown hair.
2-3. child OWENS, born circa 1898/99, Kansas.
2-4. Vonna OWENS, born 1902/03, Kansas.
2-5. Clark V. OWENS, born 1915/16, El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas.
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Louis Owens
of
El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas
Louis OWENS, born 1881/82, Illinois.
Louis married Ethel HAYES 1899/1900, Kansas.
On 27 Apr 1910, the census shows Louis (28) and Ethel (27) OWENS living in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas. He and his parents were said to have been born in Illinois. Ethel and her parents were said to have been born in Kansas. Louis was a mail carrier, a rural route. They were renting their home. They were said to have been married 10 years and that she had given birth to 1 child with 1 living. With them was their son, Merle OWENS age 9, born KS. Also with them was Ethel's brother, Olin HAYES age 17, born Kansas. He was a chore-boy at a sales barn. (Note: They lived next to his two brothers, Jesse and John, and their families.)
Son of Louis and Ethel (HAYES) OWENS:
3-1. Merle OWENS, born 1900/1901, Kansas.
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Genealogical Sources
***United States Federal Census Records (Note: All census records are recorded as they are, including misspelled names and wrong ages and dates, in order to keep each record accurate.).
***United States Social Security Records.
***Illinois State Census Records.
***Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
***Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1950.
***U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880.
***Birth Records of Marion County, Illinois.
***California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
***California Death Records, 1940-1997.
***Cemetery and Grave Stone Records.
***The Kinmundy Express - Gleanings of the Kinmundy Express by Dolores (Ford) Mobley.
http://www.ford-mobley.com/dafm/gleanings_from1.htm
***The Kinmundy Express - Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois.
***Information from Carolyn Robinson. carolyn505@yahoo.com
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Compiled by
(Great-great-grandson of George William and Margaret Frances (ATKINS) OWENS)
Stephen P. H. Frakes
321 South Franklin Street
Salem, Illinois 62881
618-548-6456
stephenfrakes@yahoo.com
Updated:
24 January 2012
Copyright©2005-2012 stephenfrakes All rights reserved.
The Owens Family of Marion County, Illinois
George William Owens
Marion County, Illinois
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Surnames in this Owens Family:
Adams, Albert, Atkins, Bagby, Bamring, Barron, Bassett, Belfiore, Boyd, Brown, Brubaker, Clayton, Colson, Conant, Cobar, Courtright, Davis, DeVore, Dillon, Elam, Fields, Fisher, Flack, Fontana, Foster, Frakes, Frisby, Galvin, Gardner, Garrett, Gibbs, Gliedt, Golus, Gould, Gray, Green, Griffin, Grzegorek, Harvey, Hayden, Howard, Huerta, Jones, Keeney, Kinney, Lawrence, Lowe, Lybarger, Malone, McClelland, McDonald, McWhirter, Merten, Miller, Mitchel, Mortimer, Motch, Myers, Owens, Organ, Page, Pratt, Pugh, Redden, Rice, Riley, Robb, Roper, Smith, Smithey, Spinker, Taber, Turner, Wagner, Walker, West, White, Willis, Yates.
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George William Owens
of
Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois
George William OWENS, born 1848, Cumberland County, Illinois, son of William and Mary (HOWARD) OWENS (See Chapter 1). He died 8 Mar 1913, Marion County Illinois. George and Margaret Frances are buried in Sandy Branch Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. I don't know where Annie is buried.
George married 1st Margaret Frances ATKINS 26 Sep 1869, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. She was born 19 Feb 1853, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Nathan and Mary (GARRETT) ATKINS. Margaret died 12 Aug 1874, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
George married 2nd Anna E. "Annie" PUGH 27 Apr 1876, Fayette County, Illinois. She was born 1855/56, Alabama.
Margaret's paternal grandparents were Bartlett & Mary (MORGAN) ATKINS, with Mary's parents being George and Polly Sally (ARNOLD) MORGAN. Margaret's maternal grandparents were "Squire" Moses and Hannah (MORRIS) GARRETT, both from Georgia. Moses' father was Thomas GARRETT. Hannah's parents were Thomas and Elizabeth (JONES) MORRIS.
On 17 Jun 1870, the census shows Geo W (21) and Margaret (16) OWENS living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. They were both said to have been born in Illinois. They had just married the previous September. He was a farmer. His personal property was valued at $200.00. They lived next to Margaret's parents and family. (Note: Living next to them was George's brother and sister-in-law Abram (23) and Catherine (21) OWENS.)
On 4 Jun 1880, the census shows George (29) and Ann (24) OWENS living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children: William OWENS age 9, and Effa M. OWENS age 3. Also with them was George's mother, Mary OWENS age 68. Mary was born 1811/12, Alabama, as were her parents according to census. Census shows George's father was born in Tennessee. George's daughter, Valinda OWENS, was living with her mother's parents.
Children of George William & Margaret Frances (ATKINS) OWENS:
1. William Elvin "Elvin" OWENS, born 21 Sep 1870.
Elvin married Lucy A. HAYDEN.
(See #1 following)
2. Valinda Melvin OWENS, born 27 Feb 1872, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Valinda married Eli CONANT.
(See #2 following)
Children of George William & Anna (PUGH) OWENS:
3. Marvin OWENS, born Jul 1874, Marion County, Illinois. He died Sep 1874, Marion County, Illinois. He is buried in Sandy Branch Cemetery. There is a stone next to George William and Margaret Frances, but it is not legible.
4. Effa May “Effie” OWENS, born 4 Mar 1877, Stoddard County, Missouri.
Effie married Joseph FIELDS.
(See #4 following)
5. Abram "Abe" OWENS, born 6 Sep 1882, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.
Abe married 1st Flora ___?___ .
Abe married 2nd Elizabeth Boone “Beth” GRAY.
(See #5 following)
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William Elvin Owens
of
Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri
William Elvin "Elvin" OWENS, born 21 Sep 1870, son of George William & Margaret Frances (ATKINS) OWENS. He died after Jun 1937, Stoddard County, Missouri.
Elvin married Lucy A. HAYDEN 16 Nov 1894, Coles County, Illinois. Lucy was born Feb 1870, Indiana. Lucy died 27 Oct 1933, Gideon, New Madrid County, Missouri.
On 22 Jun 1900, the census shows William (29) and Annie (30) OWENS living in Seven Hickory Township, Coles County, Illinois. With them were their children: Valinda OWENS age 4; and George OWENS age 2. William was a farmer. There was also a John B. OWEN, born 1859, Virginia, living with them. Haven't a clue who he was.
On 29 Apr 1910, the census shows Wm E. (39) and Lucy A. (40) OWENS living in Seven Hickory Township, Coles County, Illinois. With them were Bilinda E. OWENS age 14, George W. OWENS age 12, Daisy F. OWENS age 8, and Richard C. OWENS age 9 months. William was a farmer.
On 12 Sep 1918, when William's son, George, registerd for the military, they were living at 1216 South Locust, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois.
In 1926, Elvin was living in Gideon, New Madrid County, Missouri, where his brother Abe also lived. He was still there in 1933 when Lucy died.
On 2 Apr 1930, the census shows William E. (59) and Lucy A. (59) OWENS living in Anderson Township, New Madrid County, Missouri. With them were their children Richard OWENS age 20 and Hannah OWENS age 18. William was a farmer.
On 2 Nov 1933, the Kinmundy Express has, "C.I. DOOLEN, Tom GARRETT, Mrs. Valinda CONANT, and daughter, Mrs. Mack ROBB, and son, Elvin CONANT, motored Sunday to Gideon, Mo. where they had been called by the death of Mrs. CONANT’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Elvin OWENS."
In 1937, when his sister, Valinda (OWENS) CONANT died, Elvin was living in Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri.
Children of William Elvin and Lucy A. (HAYDEN) OWENS:
1-1. Valinda Elizabeth OWENS, born 10 Aug 1895, Marion County, Illinois.
Valinda married John Arthur WHITE.
(See #1-1 following)
1-2. George Wesley OWENS, born 11 Oct 1897.
Wesley married Pearl TABER.
(See #1-2 following)
1-3. Daisy Florence OWENS, born 15 Feb 1901.
Daisy married James BAMRING.
1-4. Richard Cecil OWENS, born 17 Jul 1909. He died 14 Apr 1991. Last place of residence was Doniphan, Ripley County, Missouri.
Richard married Goldie M. CLAYTON.
1-5. Hannah Catherine OWENS, born 12 Apr 1911.
Hannah married David Victor ELAM.
(See #1-5 following)
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Valinda Elizabeth Owens
White
of
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Valinda Elizabeth OWENS, born 10 Aug 1895, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of William Elvin and Lucy A. (HAYDEN) OWENS. She died 20 Nov 1949, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She is buried in Chicago.
Valinda married John Arthur WHITE 1 Jan 1914, Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois. John was born 11 Oct 1884, near Independence, Missouri. He died 19 Sep 1965, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. He is buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona.
Valinda Elizabeth worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company.
Children of John Arthur and Valinda Elizabeth (OWENS) WHITE:
1-1-1. George Arthur WHITE, born 24 Mar 1915, Charleston, Illinois. He died 22 Dec 1993, Zions, Illinois.
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George Wesley Owens
of
Cook County, Illinois
George Wesley OWENS, born 11 Oct 1897. He went by Wesley.
Wesley married Pearl TABER.
On 12 Sep 1918, George's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, George W. OWENS age 20, born 5 Oct 1897. He was living at 1216 South Locust, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois. He was a Team Driver for a Grocery Company. His nearest relative was his father, William E. OWENS at same address. George was medium height and builde with blue eyes and light color hair.
On 16 Apr 1930, the census shows George W. (32) and Pearl (32) OWENS living in Lansing, Cook County, Illinois. With them was daughter Venita M. OWENS age 8. Wesley made car wheels.
Child of George Wesley and Pearl (TABER) OWENS:
1-2-1. Venita M. OWENS, born 1921/22, Illinois.
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Hannah Catherine Owens
Elam
of
Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri
Hannah Catherine OWENS, born 12 Apr 1911, daughter of William Elvin and Lucy A. (HAYDEN) OWENS. She died Jan 1974. Last place of residence was Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri.
Hannah married David Victor ELAM. He was born 24 Oct 1913, Louisiana, son of Anna R. ELAM.
In 1830 census, Anna and Victor ELAM were living near Hannah and her family in Anderson Township, New Madrid County, Missouri. He died Dec 1991. Last place of residence was Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri.
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Valinda Melvin Owens
Conant
of
Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois
Valinda Melvin OWENS, born 27 Feb 1873 (according to family bible in her own writing), the daughter of George William and Margaret Frances (ATKINS) OWENS. Valinda died 8 Jun 1937, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Valinda and Eli are buried in Sandy Branch Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Valinda married Eli CONANT 2 Ju11892, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, by Rev. W. N. GERARD. Eli was born 11 Oct 1870, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of John Berry and Mary Elizabeth (ATKINS) CONANT (See Chapter 5 of Conant Family) He died 14 Oct 1914, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Eli married Valinda Melvin “Vindy” OWENS, Valinda was
Margaret was the first cousin of Mary E. ATKINS, Making Eli and Valinda second cousins. Margaret was the daughter of Nathan and Mary (GARRETT) ATKINS. Nathan was the son of Bartlett and Mary (MORGAN) ATKINS. (See Morgan Family, Chapter 3 and Chapter 5, in files section of Sandy Branch Yahoo Group) Bartlett was the son of Martha "Patsy" (WHALEY) ATKINS, sister of Mary (WHALEY) JONES, the mother of the Foster Township Jones. Bartlett was the grandson of Bartlett Atkins, Revolutionary War Soldier from Virginia. Mary (GARRETT) ATKINS was the daughter of Moses "Squire" GARRETT, Esq. and Hannah (MORRIS) GARRETT. Moses was born in Georgia, the son of Thomas GARRETT. Hannah was the daughter of Thomas J. & Elizabeth "Betsy" (WHALEY) MORRIS. Elizabeth was the sister of Martha (WHALEY) ATKINS and Mary (WHALEY) JONES and Esther (WHALEY) PEPPER, who was the mother of Mary (PEPPER) CONANT. (See Chapter 1 of Conant Family)
Valinda, known by her relatives and friends as "Vindy", was only two years old when her mother died. She then went to live with her grandparents, Nathan and Mary (GARRETT) ATKINS. Her father remarried. She had two full brothers, William Elvin OWENS and Marvin OWENS, but Marvin died shortly after birth. William Elvin married Lucy A. HAYDEN and had five children: Valinda Elizabeth, George Wesley, Daisy Florence, Richard Cecil and Hannah Catherine. She also had a half-sister, Effa May “Effie” OWENS, who married Joseph FIELDS, and a half-brother, Abe OWENS. Abe married Elizabeth Boone GRAY, Eli's first cousin. (See Chapter 17 of Conant Family)
Eli had the privilege of growing up in a well-to-do family, his father being quite prosperous.
In 1892, Eli, having hear stories of the great west, he and Valind moved to Oklahoma City, Territory of Oklahoma. This was before Oklahoma was a state. It was still Indian Territory. After their marriage, Eli took his new wife to their new home in Oklahoma City. After living there for a few years and the birth of their first two children, their second child, Margaret Velma, was stolen by the Cherokee Indians. They found out where they were and traded Valinda's jewelry for Velma and immediately returned to Illinois. A hard lesson to learn, but it was Indian land. The American government had removed the Cherokee from their lands in the east and forced them to Oklahoma, then they allowed us to go in there and take over that land too. Not a positive point in our American history.
After returning to Illinois, Eli bought 220 acres of land on section 24 of Foster Township. The area was known as Sandy Branch. He bought the land from his brother, Ira CONANT (See Chapter 18 of Conant Family), who had a small home on the hill south of Sandy Branch Cemetery. The home consisted of two rooms. One being the bedroom and the other being the combined kitchen-dining-living room. Eli built a two-story addition on to the house. The new addition consisted of two bedrooms on the second floor, a parlor and two bedrooms on the first floor. Turned the old bedroom into a family room and divided the kitchen-dining room into two separate rooms. (This house was torn down in 2003 by then owner Danny PEDDICORD. It had been out of the Conant family since the early 1960‘s.) Eli also bought 55 acres of land in Kinmundy Township, adjoining the other land in Foster Township. The land was mostly timber and pasture, with gentle rolling hills, in as beautiful of a setting as one could find in the state of Illinois. He also built a very large barn and several out-buildings, making his farm as prosperous as his father's.
In 11 Jun 1900, the census shows Eli (28) and Valinda (28) CONANT living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children Ellen age 3; Nellie age 2; and Willa age 1; and Ervin age 5 months. (Note: Wherever they got this information, obviously not from Eli and Valinda. All the children's info is totally wrong.SF) Eli owned his farm free of mortgage.
In 1906, Eli was elected School Trustee as a Democrat in Foster Township.
On 21 Apr 1910, the census shows Eli (39) and Valinda (38) CONANT living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Living with them were children Velma M. age 15; J. E. age 12; Nellie E. age 11; Ira M. age 9; and Geo. W. age 7. Eli owned his farm free of mortgage.
In 1914, Eli was elected Highway Commissioner of Foster Township, but died shortly after the election, three days after his 44th birthday. With the help of her two youngest sons, "Bish" and "Willie", ages 14 and 12, Valinda was able to payoff all Eli's debts and therefore was able to keep her home and land. Bish and Willie had to quit school and go to work. They cut down a lot of trees, made them into railroad ties, hauled them by wagon to the village of Alma, about 10 miles away. Therefore the Conant land stayed in the family.
On 22 Oct 1914, the Kinmundy Express has, "Eli CONANT Passed Away: Eli CONANT, son of John B. and Mary B. CONANT, was born in Marion Co., Ill., Oct. 11, 1870, and departed this life at his home in Foster twp., Oct. 14, 1914, heart trouble being the cause. He was 44 years and 3 days of age. On July 2, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Valinda OWENS and to this union six children were born, three sons and three daughters: Mrs. Elma HARVEY, Mrs. Velma LAWRENCE, Mrs. Nellie ROBB, Elvin, Marvin and Willie CONANT, all living at or near the old home. He also leaves his loving companion, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers and 5 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a good neighbor, a loving husband, a kind and affectionate father, well known by all as the greater part of his life had been spent in this community. The funeral services were held at his home six miles west of this city, on Friday morning at ten o’clock, conducted by Rev. J.W. WILLIS, interment in Sandy Branch cemetery."
On 30 Jan 1920, the census shows the widowed Valinda CONANT age 46, living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Living with her were her sons John Elvin age 22; Marvin Odell age 19; and George William age 17. Lists her as a farmer. She owned her farm free of mortgage.
On 8 May 1930, the census shows Valinda CONANT age 57 living in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Living with her was her son Elvin age 32. (Note: The census shows Elvin as head of the household, but the census is wrong. Valinda was head until she died. She wasn't the type to let her son be head over her.SF)
Vindy was also known as a healer (some say a witch, but not black magic), using herbs, etc. But, she also was psychic. She would have visions. When her daughter, Velma. died, she saw six flames on the fence rail next to the house, suddenly, the second one when out. She knew exactly what it meant. It wasn't too long after that that someone drove up to the house. She said, "I know, you don't have to tell me. Velma is dead." She was also said to have magical powers.
After the death of Eli, Vindy lived out the remaining years of her life on the home place in Sandy Branch. She was a very particular person. She had to have the best of everything, especially in clothing for herself and well as her children. She was not liked by her sons and daughters- in-law, as she was a very difficult person, but she was greatly loved by her children.
Vindy became ill about fifteen weeks before her death. Her children, Willie, Nellie and Bish, along with their spouses, Grace, Mack and Lovell, had to take turns staying with her until she died. She could not be left alone. She died at the age of 65, outliving Eli almost fourteen years.
On 17 Jun 1937, the Kinmundy Express has, "Valinda Melvin OWENS CONANT, daughter of George and Margaret OWENS, was born Feb. 27, 1872 in Foster twp, and died June 8, 1937 at her home west of Kinmundy. At the age of 18 months her mother died, and she was taken into the home of her grandmother ATKINS where she grew to womanhood. She married Eli CONANT on July 2, 1892, and they had 6 children: Mrs. Elma HARVEY of Ridgefarm; Nellie ROBB, Elvin, Marvin, and William, all of Kinmundy; 1 daughter, Velma, died 2 years ago. She was a member of North Fork Church. On Oct. 14, 1911, her husband died, and she reared the children. During the past 15 weeks she has been bedfast. Her grandchildren were her pride and all neighbors and friends were always given a hearty welcome in her home. Besides the children, she leaves: 2 brothers, Elvin and Abe OWENS of Dexter, Mo.; the former having helped care for her during her last illness. 1 sister, Effie FIELDS preceded her in death. 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also survive. Services were held from the home with interment in Sandy Branch Cemetery."
Children of Eli and Valinda Melvin (OWENS) CONANT:
2-1. Mary Elma CONANT, born 10 Jul 1893, Oklahoma Territory.
Elma married Elsworth HARVEY.
Children of Elsworth and Mary Elma (CONANT) HARVEY:
2-1-1. William Cecil HARVEY, born 10 Dec 1909.
Cecil married Mary Pauline RICE.
2-1-2. Orval Melvin HARVEY, born 3 Sep 1911.
Orval married Grace Alice MYERS.
2-1-3. William Eli "Billy" HARVEY, born 10 Feb 1927.
Billy married 1st Joyce GARDNER.
Billy married 2nd Marjorie YATES.
2-1-4. Marjorie Elmo HARVEY, born 12 Feb 1928, Villa Grove, Illinois. She died 27 Feb 1928. Buried in Sandy Branch Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
2-2. Margaret Velma CONANT, born 2 Aug 1894, Oklahoma Territory. She was murdered by her 3rd husband.
Velma married 1st Homer LAWRENCE.
2-3. John Elvin "Peck" CONANT, born 15 Jul 1897, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Peck married Carrie ORGAN.
Children of John Elvin and Carrie (ORGAN) CONANT:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
2-4. Nellie May CONANT, born 22 Aug 1898, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Nellie married Samuel Mack ROBB.
Son of Samuel McKendra and Nellie May (CONANT) ROBB:
2-4-1. Eli Kenneth ROBB, born 29 May 1917.
Eli married Cleda Maxine GARRETT.
2-5. Ira Marvin Odell CONANT, born 11 Nov 1900, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Ira married Lovell GREEN.
Children of Odell Marvin & Lovell Naomi (GREEN) CONANT:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
2-6. George William CONANT, born 18 Apr 1902, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
George married Grace BASSETT.
(See #10-2-6 following)
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George William Conant
of
Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois
George William CONANT, born 18 Apr 1902, Sandy Branch, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of Eli and Valinda Margaret (OWENS) CONANT. (See Chapter 10 of Conant Family) He died 17 Mar 1958, from heart failure, at Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois. He is buried in Sandy Branch Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Bill married Grace BASSETT 24 Dec 1920, at the home of W. J. CHANCE, Justice of the Peace, which was located at the corner of Kinoka Road and McNicol Road in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. The best man was Odell Marvin CONANT, Bill’s brother. Lovell GREEN was the maid of honor.
Grace was born 14 Feb 1903, Bassett Homestead, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of Elmer and Maggie (McWHIRTER) BASSETT. She died 27 Dec 1979, St. Mary’s Hospital, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois. She is buried next to Bill in Sandy Branch Cemetery.
Grace was descended from the Pilgrims. Her line is as follows: “Master” William BASSETT came to America in 1621 on the ship “Fortune.” His son: “Mister” William BASSETT, his son: Colonel William BASSETT, his son: William BASSETT, his son: Nathaniel BASSETT married Hannah HALL, through whom descent from “Elder” William BREWSTER of the “Mayflower,” their son: Elisha BASSETT married Keturah WEST, through whom descent from “Master” Richard WARREN of the “Mayflower” and also Governor Francis WEST of Virginia who was the son of Thomas WEST, Lord Delaware and descendent of King Edward III of England. Elisha and Keturah’s son: Elisha BASSETT, Jr., his son: Harvey Foster BASSETT, settler of Marion county, Illinois and father of Elmer. “Master” William Bassett had the first library in America.
Bill was born into a good and prosperous family, but when he was only 12 years, his father died leaving him and his brother, “Bish”, to take care of their mother. Bill and Bish had to quit school to go to work. They cut down a lot of trees, made them into railroad ties and then hauled them by wagon to the Village of Alma, about 10 miles away. By doing that, they managed to pay off all their father’s debts so that their home and property would not be taken from their mother.
In 1920, after Bill and Grace were married, they bought a two-bedroom, four room house on the Kinoka Road, Foster Township, near the Kinmundy Township line. They lived there about five years. Their sons were born there.
By May 1927, they moved to the Village of Alma, Marion county, Illinois. There they rented a home with two bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and a large living room. They lived there about two years. Their daughter, Betty, was born there. While living in Alma, Bill worked for the Wilson Poultry House.
By Dec 1929, they were living in the Claud RAINEY home, in Alma Township, which is where their daughter, Marjorie, was born. Bill had begun working in the oil fields, so he decided to move closer to his work. Bill also farmed while living there. They lived there about two years.
On 2 May 1930, the census shows George W. (28) and Grace (27) CONANT living in Alma Township, Marion County, Illinois. With them were their children Lyle E. age 8; Elmer D. age 4; Betty Lou age 3; and Marjorie E. age 4 months. They were renting their home. Bill was listed as a farmer.
By Jun 1932, they had moved back to Foster Township, as their daughter, Donna, was born there. Bill decided he needed to be closer to his mother. They moved into the Arnold home at Sandy Branch. They lived there for two years. Their daughter Donna was born there.
By Dec 1933, the had built their own place. Bill built a cottage that consisted of two bedrooms, a kitchen-dining room and living room. He built this on the Conant property on the bluff above East Fork Creek (of the Kaskaskia River). A beautiful view. Near this bluff was the Indian spring. The spring had wonderful soft spring water. A lot of Indian arrow heads were also found there. Their daughter, Monna, was born while living there.
On 27 Jan 1937, "This Indenture Witnessith, tht the Grantor, Ellsworth HARVEY and Elma HARVEY, his wife, Valinda CONANT, a widow, Nellie ROBB and S. M. ROBB, her husband, J. E. CONANT and Carrie CONANT, his wife, O. M. CONANT and Lovell CONANT, his wife, of the State of Illinois for the consideration of One Thousand and no/100 Dollars, Convey and Quit Claim to G. W. CONANT The Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter and the North hone-half of the North one-half of the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section Twenty-four (24), Township Four (4) North, Range Two (2) East of the Thrid P.M., situated in the County of Marion n the State of Illinois hereby releasing and waiving all right under and by virtue of the Homestead Exemption Lawas of this State. Dated, This 27th day of January A.D. 1937. Signed by Ellsworth HARVEY, Elma HARVEY, Nellie ROBB, S. M. ROBB, Valinda CONANT, J. E. CONANT, Carried CONANT, O. M. CONANT and Lovell N. CONANT." This was the Eli CONANT home place.
On 18 May 1950, the Kinmundy Express has, "Meadow Branch (from last week): Robert MARSHALL and little daughter, and mother, Mrs. Florence MARSHALL, went out to Sandy Branch Sunday morning, and called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CONANT, Mr. Elmer BASSETT, who has been so poorly, but is getting better slowly. They also stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ank NICHOLS."
After the death of Bill’s mother, they moved into the Eli CONANT home. This was a nice home with a large barn and out buildings. Located on the hill southeast of Sandy Branch. The setting look much like that of the Walton’s home on the tv series. Bill was a carpenter. He was also an insurance man for Family Life and Mutual of Omaha Insurance. Bill was a hard working man, but it was not easy raising a big family during the depression.
Grace was born into the well-to-do Bassett Family. Although her father had plenty of money, he brought his family up to be hard working. They did not receive the benefits that most rich children received. Their father was a stern man and did not spend his money very freely on his family, although anyone in the community could borrow money from him. He did see to it that they lived in a nice home and were clothed well.
Grace attended the area’s country schools. Her main school was Pleasant Grove, commonly called Buzzard Roost, because of the many buzzards in the area. It later was known as Jones School. It was located on Jones Road in Foster Township, on the west side of the road between Kinoka and Sandy Branch Road. This was section 21. She also attended summer school at Sandy Branch School, which was located on Section 23 on Sandy Branch Road at the south end of Albert Lane (formerly known as Rabb’s Road). She received high grades and loved school. She wanted to go to high school, but her father would not pay for her to stay in town so that she could attend high school, even though he had the money to do so. She attended 8th grade twice just so she could have one more year of school. She taught school at Sandy Branch one summer before she was married.
In 1958, a newspaper clipping (name of paper and date not with the clipping) has, "George William CONANT departed this life March 17, 1958, Olney Hospital. He was born to Eli and Valinda CONANT in Foster township on April 18, 1902. He was united in marrige to Miss Grace BASSETT on Dec. 24, 1920. To this union were born four daughters and two sons, Lyle of Hillside; Dale of Alma; Betty SEE of Broadview; Marjorie JONES, Alma; Donna deceased; and Mona FRAKES, Edwardsville."
On 16 Jul 1960, Grace CONANT sold the Eli CONANT home place to Verne W. SCHOONOVER for the sum of $5,000.00.
After the death of Bill, Grace and her son, Dale, who was confined to a wheelchair, bought a home in Kinmundy on Porter Street, on the east end of town. She purchased the home from the estate of Margaret (ROPER)(SEE) GRAY (See #3 following). The home consisted of one bedroom and kitchen and living room. She had it built onto until it had two large bedrooms, a very large living room, a kitchen-dining room, a pantry, a bathroom, and a utility room. She also had a garage built. It was a very nice home. She lived in Kinmundy for several years, but she always missed the country.
In the fall of 1978, she sold her home and bought a mobile home. She had it placed on the Frakes property, next to her daughter’s home on the Kinoka Road in Foster Township. She was happy to be in the country again. She lived there until her death. She was extremely ill for about four months before her death. She was first at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, then St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, where she died.
Bill and Grace adhered to no particular religion, although I had often heard Grandma Grace say that she had enough Baptist in her to believe such-and such. She was a good woman, wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to laugh and she had a smile that just made you happy when you saw her smile. I can still hear her laughing and see her smiling and smell the aroma of her freshly made homemade bread, homemade noodles and homemade chocolate pudding. She was a wonderful lady. A jewel. I was only six months old when Grandpa Bill died, so I never knew him.
Bill and Grace were both Republicans. Grace’s family was Republican, but all of the Conants were Democrat. Bill changed his politics to Republican. Grandma Grace said that some of Grandpa’s family blamed her for him changing, but she insisted that she had nothing to do with it.
Both Bill and Grace had their funerals at Linton’s Funeral Home in Kinmundy. Rev. Albert W. PERRY officiated at Bill’s. Rev. Russell FRY officiated at Grace’s. They are buried next to each other with the other Conants at Sandy Branch Cemetery, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Children of George William and Grace (BASSETT) CONANT:
2-6-1. Lyle Eli CONANT, born 1 Dec 1921, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
(See #2-6-1 following)
2-6-2. Elmer Dale CONANT, born 28 Sep 1925, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Dale died 29 Jun 1961. He is buried in Sandy Branch Cemetery, just down the hill from his home.
2-6-3. Betty Lou CONANT, born 31 May 1927, Alma, Marion County, Illinois.
She married 1st Charles Robert SEE.
(See #2-6-3 following)
2-6-4. Marjorie Edith CONANT, born 15 Dec 1929, Marion County, Illinois.
Marge married Darrell Floyd JONES.
(See #2-6-4 following)
2-6-5. Donna June CONANT, born 1 Jun 1932, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. She died 31 Jul 1946. She is buried in Sandy Branch Cemetery.
2-6-6. Monna Marilyn CONANT, born 17 Dec 1933, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Monna married Colonel Philip Howard FRAKES.
(See #2-6-6 following)
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Lyle Eli Conant
of
Cook County, Illinois
and
Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois
Lyle Eli CONANT, born 1 Dec 1921, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. Lyle died 24 Sep 1988. He is buried in Sandy Branch Cemetery.
Joan Evelyn REDDEN of Northamptonshire, England, is the mother of his son.
Son of Lyle Eli CONANT and Joan Evelyn REDDEN:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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Betty Lou Conant
See
of
Broadview, Cook County, Illinois
and
Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona
Betty Lou CONANT, born 31 May 1927, Alma, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of George William and Grace (BASSETT) CONANT.
Betty married 1st Charles Robert SEE. He was born 9 Oct 1921, Marion County, Illinois, son of Charles Luther and Margaret (ROPER) SEE. He died 15 Nov 1990, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Betty married 2nd Bill BOYD. They divorced.
They lived many years in Broadview, Cook County, Illinios.
Charley and Betty moved to Mesa, Arizona after retirement.
Charles served in the United States Navy during World War 2.
Bill also served in the military.
In 2005, Betty moved to Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
Daughter of Charles Robert and Betty Lou (CONANT) SEE:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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Marjorie Edith Conant Jones
of
Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois
Marjorie Edith "Marge" CONANT, born 15 Dec 1929, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of George William and Grace (BASSETT) CONANT.
Marge married Darrell Floyd JONES. He was born 4 May 1926, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, son of Samuel Merle and Onie Elma (LOWE) JONES. Floyd died 25 Sep 1993.
Floyd served in the United States Army during World War 2.
Floyd was a farmer and had a prosperous farm in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
In 2007, Marge lives in rural Patoka, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Children of Darrell Floyd and Marjorie Edith (CONANT) JONES:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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Monna Marilyn Conant
Frakes
of
Salem, Marion County, Illinois
Monna Marilyn "Polly" CONANT, born 17 Dec 1933, Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of George William and Grace (BASSETT) CONANT.
Monna married Philip Howard "Phil" FRAKES 8 Oct 1952. He was born 25 Feb 1929, son of William Philip and Beatrice Margaret Julietta (MERTEN) FRAKES. Phil died 16 Sep 2005, at his home in Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
Phil served in the Korean War where he received a Bronze Star for heroic action in battle. He served as military advisory for two Illinois governors.
In 2007, Monna lives in Salem, Marion County, Illinois.
Children of Philip Howard and Monna Marilyn (CONANT) FRAKES:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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Effa May Owens
Fields
of
Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois
Effa May “Effie” OWENS, born 4 Mar 1877, Stoddard County, Missouri. She died 13 Jul 1926. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy, Illinois.
Effie married Joseph FIELDS 28 Jul 1900, Coles County, Illinois. He was born 1873/74.
She lived in Charleston, Illinois, where she had moved with her parents.
On 28 Apr 1910, the census shows Joseph (36) and Effie (33) FIELD living in Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois. He was said to have been born in Illinois and his parents in Kentucky. Effie was said to have been born in Missouri and her parents in Illinois. Joseph was a farmer. He was renting his farm. They were said to have been married 10 years and that she had given birth to no children. With them was their adopted son, Louis FIELD age 7, born Illinois. Also living with them was Effie's brother, Abram (27) and Flora (24) OWENS and son, Donald OWENS age 4, born Illinois. Abram was a farmer. He was renting his farm.
On 9 Jan 1920, the census shows Joseph (46) and Effie M. (43) FIELDS living in Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois.
On 22 Jul 1926, the Kinmundy Express has, "Effie May OWENS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. OWENS, was born March 4, 1877 in Stoddard Co., Missouri, and died July 13, 1926. At the age of 12 years, she and her parents moved to Charleston, Ill. She married Joseph FIELDS on July 28, 1900. She leaves her husband, 1 adopted son, Louis W. FIELDS; 1 sister, Mrs. Valinda CONANT of Kinmundy; 2 brothers, Abe and Elvin OWENS of Gideon, Mo. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery."
Adopted Child of Joseph and Effa May (OWENS) FIELDS:
4-1. Lewis W. FIELDS, born 1902/03, Illinois.
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#5
Abram "Abe" Owens
of
Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois
of
Essex, Stoddard County, Missouri
Abram "Abe" OWENS, born 6 Sep 1882, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. He died 5 Feb 1964 near Essex, Stoddard County, Missouri.
Abe married 1st Flora ___?___ 1904/05. She was born 1885/86, Illinois.
Abe married 2nd Elizabeth Boone “Beth” GRAY 3 Feb 1918, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois. She is a 1st cousin of Valinda’s husband, Eli CONANT.
Beth was born 22 Mar 1899, Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois, daughter of James Melvin and Ida (CONANT) GRAY. Beth died Apr 1986. Last place of residence was Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri.
Abe received his education in Charleston, Illinois. Abe was a farmer. They were protestant.
On 28 Apr 1910, the census shows Abram (27) and Flora (24) OWENS living in Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois. He and his parents were said to have been born in Illinois. Flora was said to have been born in Illinois, her father in Kentucky and mother in Ohio. Abram was a farmer. They were renting their farm. With them was son Donald OWENS age 4, born Illinois. They were living with Abram's sister and brother-in-law, Joseph and Effie FIELDS.
On 21 Sep 1911, the Kinmundy Express has, "Shanghai News: The Aid Society met with Mrs. O.W. GEORGE last Wednesday and were busy with fingers and needles, also their tongues. At noon they were invited into the dining room where an excellent dinner was enjoyed. The visitors were Mrs. MARSHALL of Springfield, Mesdames C.W. and H.L. HANNA. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Abe OWENS next Wednesday."
On 6 Feb 1918, the Kinumdy Express has, "The wedding of Miss Elizabeth GRAY and Mr. Abe OWENS took place on Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. Afterwards an elegant dinner was served at the bride’s parents home for a number of immediate relatives. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. GRAY, and the groom had made his home in Springfield, until 3 years ago, since time being employed as a farm hand.”
On 12 Sep 1918, Abe's World War 1 Draft Registration Card has, Abe OWENS age 36, born 6 Sep 1882. He was living in Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois. He was a self-employed farmer. His nearest relative was his wife, Elizabeth B. OWENS. He was medium height and build with dark eyes and brown hair.
On 14 Jan 1920, the census shows Abe (37) and Elizabeth B. (20) OWENS living in Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois. They were renting their home. With them were thier sons: Donald age 14; and Dan age 9. Abe was a farmer.
On 19 Aug 1920, the Kinmundy Express has, "A 9 pound baby boy was born at the home of Abe OWENS and wife on Tuesday."
On 1 Dec 1921, the Kinmundy Express has, "Fred Melvin GRAY was born Oct. 9, 1901 and died Nov. 26, 1921. He leaves a father, mother, one brother Emmitt, and a sister Beth OWENS. His pallbearers were 6 first cousins: Ray GEORGE, Claude and Clyde HANNA, and Marvin, Elvin and Willie CONANT. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery."
On 19 Jan 1922, the Kinmundy Express has, "A baby boy was born to Abe OWENS and wife on Saturday."
On 21 Feb 1924, the Kinmundy Express has, "Born to Abe OWENS and wife on Tuesday, a fine boy."
In 1926, when his sister died, Abe was living in Gideon, New Madrid County, Missouri. He was still living there in 1933.
On 2 Apr 1930, the census shows Abe (47) and Elizabeth B. (31) OWENS living in Anderston Township, New Madrid County, Missouri. With them were children Donald age 24; Dan age 19; George M. age 9; Fred age 8; Ira M. age 6; and LeRoy age 4 years and 3 months.
On 27 Aug 1931, the Kinmundy Express has, "Mr. and Mrs. Emmett GRAY entertained Sunday with a family dinner in honor of Mrs. Abe OWENS and sons of Gideon, Mo., who are visiting relatives. A list of those attending was printed."
In 1937, when his sister, Valinda (OWENS) CONANT died, Abe was living in Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri, and there remained the rest of his life. He had a nice home and farm there.
On 14 Nov 1940, the Kinmundy Express has, "James Melvin, only son of Denton and Elizabeth GRAY, was born on a farm near Kinmundy on Jan. 13, 1871, and in this community his entire life was spent. He was of a family of 5 children, with only a sister surviving. He united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church early in life, until the disbandment of that church at Shanghai Chapel. Since that time he has been attending the Christian Church in Kinmundy. On July 4, 1894, he married Ida L. CONANT and they had 3 sons and 1 daughter; Denton dying in infancy, and Fred in 1921. His wife died in Aug. 1923. On Jan. 1, 1925, he married Mrs. Margaret R. SEE who cared for him during the past months of illness from heart ailment. Surviving are his wife; son, Emmit of Kinmundy; a daughter, Mrs. Beth OWENS of Dexter, Mo.; 3 stepsons to whom he has been a real father, namely, Frederic SEE of Buffalo, N.Y., John and Charles at home; a sister, Mrs. Jennie HANNA; and nieces and nephews. He died Nov. 6, 1940. A list of those traveling from a distance was included."
On 11 Sep 1958, the Kinmundy Express has, "The Annual CONANT- OWENS Reunion was held Sept. 7 at Giant City Park. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Abe OWENS, Mr. and Mrs. Dan OWENS, Mr. and Mrs. Fred OWENS and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ira OWENS and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor ELAM and sons of Dexter, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Don OWENS, Bloomfield, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt CONANT and family, Brentwood, Mo.; Ken OWENS, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy OWENS and sons, and Mr. and Miss Jackie BARRON of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Eli CONANT and sons, Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT, Mr. and Mrs. Mack ROBB, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ROBB and son, Emmit and Fern GRAY, Mr. and Mrs. James JONES and family and John BALLANCE. This reunion will be held the first Sunday after Labor Day next year."
On 17 Sep 1959, the Kinmundy Express has, "The 4th annual OWENS-CONANT Reunion was held Sept. 13 at Giant City Park. Attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Emmit CONANT and family, Brentwood, Mo; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy OWENS and family, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Victor ELAM, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Abe OWENS, Mr. and Mrs. Don OWENS, Mr. and Mrs. Dan OWENS, Mr. and Mrs. Ira OWENS and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred OWENS and son, Mrs. Edith WAGNER and Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Nevels, of Dexter, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Eli CONANT and family, Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Lowell REESE, Mrs. Nola YUND, Mrs. Nora NEEPER and Mrs. Blanche SEE of Farina; Emmit and Fern GRAY, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin CONANT, and Mr. and Mrs. James JONES and family of Kinmundy. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Phil FRAKES and family of Edwardsville.
Child of Abram and Flora (___?___) OWENS:
5-1. Donald W. OWENS, born 14 Aug 1905, Illinois. He died 1 Nov 1996. Last place of residence was Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri.
5-2. Dan OWENS, born 19 Nov 1910, Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois. He died Apr 1986. Last place of residence was Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri.
Children of Abe and Elizabeth Boone (GRAY) OWENS:
5-3. George Melvin "Jim" OWENS, born Tuesday, 17 Aug 1920, Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois. He weighed 9 pounds.
Jim married Mary Louise WEST.
(See #5-3 following)
5-4. Fred Abe OWENS, born Saturday, 12 Jan 1922, Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois.
Fred married Wilma WILLIS 16 May 1942. She was born 1 Feb 1928.
(See #5-4 following)
5-5. Ira Marvin OWENS, born Tuesday, 19 Feb 1924, Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois.
He married Gwenith WAGNER.
(See #5-5 following)
5-6. LeRoy OWENS, born 13 Dec 1925, Gideon, Missouri.
LeRoy married Mary Ann Barron.
(See #5-6 following)
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#5-3
George Melvin Owens
of
Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri
George Melvin "Jim" OWENS, born Tuesday, 17 Aug 1920, Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois. He weighed 9 pounds.
Jim married Mary Louise WEST 16 May 1942. She was born 18 Sep 1924.
Jim was in the Maritime Service for four years during World War II.
Child of George Melvin and Mary Louise (WEST) OWENS:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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Fred Abe Owens
of
Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri
Fred Abe OWENS, born Saturday, 12 Jan 1922, Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois. He died 4 Oct 2000. Last place of residence was Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri.
Fred married Wilma WILLIS 16 May 1942. She was born 1 Feb 1928.
On 12 Jan 1943, Fred A. OWENS enlisted into the United States Military at Jefferson Barracks. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He served in the air force for 4 years. He had 4 years of high school. He was single.
Fred was a farmer in Dexter, Missiouri.
They are protestant.
Children of Fred Abe and Wilma (WILLIS) OWENS:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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Ira Marvin Owens
of
Stanton, Orange County, California
Ira Marvin OWENS, born Tuesday, 19 Feb 1924, Kinmundy Township, Marion County, Illinois. Ira died 28 Jan 1990, San Bernardino County, California.
Ira married Gwenith WAGNER 7 Aug 1945. She was born 30 Dec 1925, Missouri. Her mother's maiden name was GIBBS. Gwenith died 25 Feb 1987, Orange County, Calilfornia.
Ira worked for the Orange County Schools. He was a painter.
On 26 Jul 1944, Ira M. OWENS enlisted into the United States Military at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Ira served four years in the United States Army. He was an automobile Serviceman. He had 4 years of high school. He was single.
Children of Ira Marvin and Gwenith (WAGNER) OWENS:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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LeRoy Owens
of
St. Louis, Missouri
LeRoy OWENS, born 13 Dec 1925, Gideon, Missouri.
LeRoy married Mary Ann Barron 7 Aug 1945. LeRoy works for LaClede Oil Company. Mary Ann works for a hospital.
They live in St. Louis, Missouri.
They are Catholic.
Children of LeRoy and Mary Ann (BARRON) OWENS:
(Living family members information not included on webpage)
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Genealogical Sources
***United States Federal Census Records (Note: All census records are recorded as they are, including misspelled names and wrong ages and dates, in order to keep each record accurate.).
***United States Social Security Records.
***Illinois State Census Records.
***Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763–1900.
***Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916–1950.
***U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880.
***Birth Records of Marion County, Illinois.
***California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
***California Death Records, 1940-1997.
***Cemetery and Grave Stone Records.
***The Kinmundy Express - Gleanings of the Kinmundy Express by Dolores (Ford) Mobley.
http://www.ford-mobley.com/dafm/gleanings_from1.htm
***The Kinmundy Express - Kinmundy, Marion County, Illinois.
***Information from Carolyn Robinson. carolyn505@yahoo.com
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Compiled by
(Great-great-grandson of George William and Margaret Frances (ATKINS) OWENS)
Stephen P. H. Frakes
321 South Franklin Street
Salem, Illinois 62881
618-548-6456
stephenfrakes@yahoo.com
Updated:
24 January 2012
Copyright©2005-2012 stephenfrakes All rights reserved.
The
Owens Family
of
Marion County, Illinois
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Surnames in Chapter 1:
William and Mary (Howard) Owens
Cumberland County, Illinois
Atkins, Howard, Loving, Owens, Pugh, Sturman.
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Surnames in Chapter 2:
Henry H. and Elizabeth (___?___) Owens
Fayette & Cole Counties, Illinois
Aronhalt, Carlsen, Cope, Egan, Gibbons, Howard, Key, Long, Owens, Piper, Schwab, Steele, Thomas, Treadway.
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Surnames in Chapter 3:
George William and Margaret Frances (Atkins) Owens
of Marion County, Illinois
Adams, Albert, Atkins, Bagby, Bamring, Barron, Bassett, Belfiore, Boyd, Brown, Brubaker, Clayton, Colson, Conant, Cobar, Courtright, Davis, DeVore, Dillon, Elam, Fields, Fisher, Flack, Fontana, Foster, Frakes, Frisby, Galvin, Gardner, Garrett, Gibbs, Gliedt, Golus, Gould, Gray, Green, Griffin, Grzegorek, Harvey, Hayden, Howard, Huerta, Jones, Keeney, Kinney, Lawrence, Lowe, Lybarger, Malone, McClelland, McDonald, McWhirter, Merten, Miller, Mitchel, Mortimer, Motch, Myers, Owens, Organ, Page, Pratt, Pugh, Redden, Rice, Riley, Robb, Roper, Smith, Smithey, Spinker, Taber, Turner, Wagner, Walker, West, White, Willis, Yates.
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Compiled by
(Great-great-grandson of George William and Margaret Frances (ATKINS) OWENS)
Stephen P. H. Frakes
321 South Franklin Street
Salem, Illinois 62881
618-548-6456
stephenfrakes@yahoo.com
Updated:
24 January 2012
Copyright©2005-2012 stephenfrakes All rights reserved.