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James G. Owen

Birth	:	25 Jun 1805 Washington County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	21 Feb 1891 Athens County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Owens Cemetery, Amesville, Athens County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4507380, -81.9959590
Description	:	"James G. Owen was born in Washington County, June 25, 1805, a son of James Owen, who came to Ohio in 1788. His wife is said to be the first white woman in the Northwestern Territory, and as near as can be learned, the Ohio Purchase Company donated her 100 acres of land on that account. After the Indian war they settled in Adams Township, Washington County, where Mrs. Owen died in 1800, after which Mr. Owen married the mother of our subject, Miss Zuby Brown, a daughter of John Brown, a native of Massachusetts, and a soldier... Read More	"James G. Owen was born in Washington County, June 25, 1805, a son of James Owen, who came to Ohio in 1788. His wife is said to be the first white woman in the Northwestern Territory, and as near as can be learned, the Ohio Purchase Company donated her 100 acres of land on that account. After the Indian war they settled in Adams Township, Washington County, where Mrs. Owen died in 1800, after which Mr. Owen married the mother of our subject, Miss Zuby Brown, a daughter of John Brown, a native of Massachusetts, and a soldier in the Revolutionary War, who, at the Battle of Bunker Hill, received two severe wounds. Ten years after the death of his first wife, Mr. Owen died, leaving a widow with three small children - James G. being an infant. His youth was spent at the home of his Grandfather Brown. He was first Married Nov. 27, 1823, to Polly B. Palmer. They were the parents of eight children, seven of whom are still living. His wife died in March, 1861. He was again married Aug. 24, 1862, to Mrs. Ann Thompson, who was a sister of his first wife. He came to Athens County in 1827, where he has since resided. Mr. Owen has accumulated a large property by his own industry, having nothing to start with, and in his old age he has a competence. Although eighty years of age, he retains the physical and mental vigor of his youth to a remarkable degree." - Biographical sketch taken from "History of Hocking Valley, Ohio", Inter-State Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1883; p. 536.

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James G. Owen's memorial is located at: Owens Cemetery, Amesville, Athens County, USA.
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James G. Owen death on 21 Feb 1891 in Athens County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 39.4507380
Longitude: -81.9959590

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary B. “Polly” Palmer Owen

(1804 - 1860)

Ann A. Palmer Owen

(1818 - 1898)

Siblings

Gardner Owen

(1802 - 1867)

Lydia Owen McCune

(1807 - 1875)

Children

Betsey B. Owen McDaniel

(1824 - 1899)

Margaret Owen Henry

(1831 - 1887)

Lydia A. Owen

(1835 - 1836)

James Palmer Owen

(1836 - 1889)

Mary Sophia Owen Linscott

(1840 - 1924)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 39.4507380, -81.9959590

2. Mound Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4407997, -81.9796982

3. Hooper Ridge Cemetery
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6. Federal Valley Cemetery
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7. Liberty Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4900700, -82.0107000

8. Fleming Cemetery
Amesville, Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4160995, -81.9661026

9. Concord Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4508018, -82.0507965

10. Beasley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4143982, -81.9614029

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Coordinate: 39.4890220, -81.9619010

12. Gardner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4260000, -81.9430000

13. Joy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4763700, -81.9416000

14. Lovel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4692001, -81.9317017

15. Tippie Cemetery
Ames Township, Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4159540, -82.0519990

16. McDougal Cemetery
Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4043999, -82.0391998

17. Amesville Cemetery
Amesville, Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3969002, -81.9642029

18. Henrys Cemetery
Amesville, Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4006004, -81.9518967

19. Lefever Cemetery
Trimble, Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4930992, -82.0552979

20. Mount Zion Cemetery
Joy, Morgan County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4835300, -81.9207300

21. Mountville Cemetery
Mountville, Morgan County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5166330, -81.9796000

22. Russell Cemetery
Trimble, Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4810982, -82.0828018

23. Maplewood Cemetery
Glouster, Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5064000, -82.0584000

24. Bishopville Cemetery
Athens County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5116997, -82.0513992