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    George Talton Claunch

    Male 1877 - 1940  (62 years)


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    Generation: 1

    1. 1.  George Talton Claunch was born on 03 Sep 1877 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A. (son of Love C. Claunch and Nancy Lucinda Owens); died on 11 Apr 1940 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in South Crossroads Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..

      Notes:

      [TEST_file_Nov2002.ged]

      1900 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census page 197B (Beat 3)

      117 117 Claunch, George head WM Sept 1877 22 M O M S MS MS
      Ammie B. wife WF July 1884 15 M OOO MS VA MS

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      1920 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census page 77B -3rd District

      Claunch, George T. 43, could read/write M MS AL MS
      Ammie B. 35 could read/write F MS WV MS
      Lethia G. 17 some read/write F MS MS MS
      Eunice 14 some read/write F MS MS MS
      Lola O. 12 some read/write F MS MS MS
      Herman L. 9 some read/write M MS MS MS
      William 5 could not r/w M MS MS MS
      Marjean 2 could not r/w F MS MS MS

      Love C. 77 could not r/w M AL Unk Unk
      Nancy L. 74 could read/write F Al Unk Unk

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      Corinth newspaper for 1903

      "AVENGED AN INSULT"
      "Iuka, Miss., April 27,-Henry Stutts, a former citizen of this p lace, was shot yesterday and fearfully wounded on the Tennesse e river north of Iuka. One eye was shot out and two buckshot pe netrated the body. The shooting was done by George Claunch, a fa rmer, who alleged that Stutts
      had insulted his wife. Stutts was on a fishing boat and his ass ailant stood on the shore, using a shotgun. Stutts' condition i s regarded as fatal."

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      Charles Browning found in the basement of the Tishomingo Court h ouse in Jan of 2000... an arrest record for a George Claunch fo r retailing in 1915-1916. He served 90 days in jail.

      George married Ammie Belle Crisamore on 20 Aug 1899 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.. Ammie was born on 16 Jul 1883 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 27 Oct 1957 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in South Crossroads Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

      Children:
      1. Minnie Zola Claunch was born on 16 Jun 1901 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 04 Oct 1980 in Red Bay, Franklin, Alabama U.S.A..
      2. Leatha Gladis Claunch was born on 08 Jan 1903 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 23 Jun 1922 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in South Crossroads Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      3. Eunice Irene Claunch was born on 10 Feb 1905 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 11 Apr 1987 in Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Forrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Corinth, Mississippi U.S.A..
      4. Lola Octavia Claunch was born on 26 Jul 1907 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 12 Oct 1992 in Muscle Shoals, Colbert, Alabama U.S.A.; was buried on 14 Oct 1992 in Colbert Memorial Gardens, Colbert County, Alabama U.S.A..
      5. Herman L. Claunch was born on 05 May 1910 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 28 Dec 1983 in Cobert County, Alabama U.S.A.; was buried in South Crossroads Baptist Church, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      6. Vernon William Claunch was born on 01 Sep 1915 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 24 Oct 1988 in Colbert County, Alabama U.S.A.; was buried in South Crossroads Baptist Church, Tishomingo County, MS.
      7. Marjorie A. Claunch was born on 16 May 1921 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 28 Sep 1998 in Panama City, Florida U.S.A.; was buried in South Crossroads Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..

    Generation: 2

    1. 2.  Love C. Claunch was born on 11 Apr 1842 in Lineville, Talledega, Alabama U.S.A. (son of John Micheal Claunch and Sarah Stedum); died on 22 Feb 1921 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Forked Oak Cemetery, Prentiss County, Mississippi U.S.A..

      Notes:

      [TEST_file_Nov2002.ged]

      Love was in the 26th Mississippi Infantry during the Civil War.

      From the "Tishomingo County History and Families " book in an ar ticle written by Lois A. Delaney.

      "Love enlisted in the War Between the States in 1862, serving un der Captains Moreland and Shackleford. He was in Warrens Regime nt Co. H 26th Mississippi. Love was honorably discharged in Iuk a, Mississipp. He was not in active service at the surrender i n 1865".
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      In 1868, Love paid $2.00 in state taxes. Records on file.
      In 1869, Love paid $2.50 in state taxes. Records on file.


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      1870 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census (page 25)

      12-14 Clouch, Loves C. 26 M W Farmer - 350 AL
      Nancy L 24 F W Hskp r AL
      Mar y F 8 F W MS
      Louis a 6 F W MS
      Sara h 4 F W MS
      Gree n 2 M W MS
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      1880 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census (page 35)

      Claunch, L age 37 farmer born in AL, Fathe r born in Al, Mother born in AL
      Nancy age 34 keeps house born in AL, Father born in TN, Mot her born in TN
      Mary F age 18 born in MS, Father born i n AL, Mother born in AL
      Milly L age 16 born in MS, Father born i n AL, Mother born in AL
      Sarah age 14 born in MS, Father born i n AL, Mother born in AL
      S.G. age 12 (Male) born in MS, Father born in AL , Mother born in AL
      Martha age 10 born in MS, Father born i n AL, Mother born in AL
      John F. age 8 born in MS, Father born i n AL, Mother born in AL
      Wm. age 6 born in MS, Father bor n in AL, Mother born in AL
      Geo. age 3 born in MS, Father bor n in AL, Mother born in AL
      Morgan age 6 months born in MS, Father born in AL , Mother born in AL



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      1900 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census

      95 95 Claunch, L C. Head W M Apr 1840 60 M 4 0 _ _ AL NC NC
      Nancy L. Wife W F Sep 1845 ? M 40 10 8 AL A L TN
      Morgan H son W M Dec 1879 20 S M S AL AL
      James T son W M Aug 1882 17 S M S AL AL


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      1910 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census (Burnt Mills Precinct ) page 32B

      Claunch, Love age 68 married 49 years born in AL, Fathe r born in TN, Mother born in US
      Nancy L. age 65 married 49 years born in AL, Father born in TN , Mother born in TN
      Lambert, George age 19 grandson, single, born in MS, Fathe r born in MS, Mother born in MS


      1910 Census Tishomingo County, MS ED 121 Beat 4 Image 28
      Love E. Claunch Head M 67 M 49 AL TN United States
      Nancy L. Claunch Wife F 65 M 49 AL TN TN

      Love married Nancy Lucinda Owens on 15 Oct 1860 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.. Nancy (daughter of Franklin Mabrey Lowry Owens and Millie E. Spicer) was born on 27 Sep 1845 in Alabama U.S.A.; died on 22 Nov 1924 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Forked Oak Cemetery, Prentiss County, Mississippi U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 3.  Nancy Lucinda Owens was born on 27 Sep 1845 in Alabama U.S.A. (daughter of Franklin Mabrey Lowry Owens and Millie E. Spicer); died on 22 Nov 1924 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Forked Oak Cemetery, Prentiss County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      Children:
      1. Mary Frances Claunch was born on 16 Sep 1861 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi C.S.A.; died on 14 Sep 1890.
      2. Millie Louisa Jane Claunch was born in 1864 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi C.S.A.; died in 1886 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      3. Sarah Claunch was born on 14 Feb 1866 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 27 Feb 1932.
      4. Lover Greenberry Claunch was born on 05 May 1868 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 06 Jul 1939 in Alcorn County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Salem Christian Church Cemetery, Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi U.S.A..
      5. Martha Howard Claunch was born on 02 Oct 1870 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 19 Dec 1943 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
      6. John Franklin Claunch was born on 26 Oct 1872 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 15 May 1949 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Mackey's Creek Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
      7. William Russell Claunch was born on 02 Feb 1876 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 24 Apr 1952 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Palestine Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      8. 1. George Talton Claunch was born on 03 Sep 1877 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 11 Apr 1940 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in South Crossroads Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      9. Morgan Huel Claunch was born on 14 Dec 1879 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 09 Jan 1964 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in New Lebanon Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
      10. James T. Claunch was born on 15 Aug 1882 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 09 Jun 1947 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Forked Oak Cemetery, Prentiss County, Mississippi U.S.A..


    Generation: 3

    1. 4.  John Micheal Claunch was born in 1797 in Tennessee U.S.A. (son of John Claunch and Sally); died before 1860 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Whitfield Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..

      Notes:

      [TEST_file_Nov2002.ged]

      From "The Family of Madison Love Claunch, Sr."

      St. Clair County, Alabama - Circuit Court Mins. pages 70-72 & 39 5-398

      May 13, 1829: State v. Daugherty; Thomas Capps swears out peac e bond against Daugherty.
      William Daugherty, yeoman, with John Claunch, Sr., posts bond.

      State v. John Claunch, Jr., Harvey Claunch, Joseph Claunch: Thom as Capps swears peace bond against the three Claunchs, who are i dentified as labourers. He fears the(y) will "burn his house, b eat him --- etc."

      Peace warrant is executed by Thomas Johnson, constable.

      May 19, 1829: "Be it remebered that - John Claunch, Jr... yeoman , Harvey Claunch...yeoman and John Claunch, Sr. ..." appeared t o post bond. The three younger Claunchs posted bond of $300. J ohn, Sr. posted $900, as security of each of the three.

      All "X'd" except John Jr.

      Nov. 1829: Defendants were discharged, with prosecutor to pay c osts.

      John married Sarah Stedum on 10 Jul 1822 in St. Clair County, Alabama U.S.A.. Sarah was born about 1807 in South Carolina U.S.A.; died before 1870 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Whitfield Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    2. 5.  Sarah Stedum was born about 1807 in South Carolina U.S.A.; died before 1870 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Whitfield Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..

      Notes:

      [TEST_file_Nov2002.ged]

      1860 Tishomingo County Census

      Claunch, Sarah 53 F born SC 2 26
      Jno. 21 M born AL



      226 means they are living as boarders in the home of Arther Blas engame

      Blasengame, Arther 35 M Farmer /100 born in Al
      Elizabeth 30 F AL
      Jno. 11 M Ark.
      Sarah E. 8 F AL
      Almetta J. 6 F MS
      Mildred 3 M MS
      Roxannah 1 F MS

      Children:
      1. Morgan Claunch
      2. Talton Claunch
      3. Perry Claunch
      4. Green B. Claunch died on 04 Apr 1862 in Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Indiana U.S.A.; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Indianapolia, Indiana U.S.A..
      5. John Claunch was born in 1839 in Alabama U.S.A.; died in 1888.
      6. 2. Love C. Claunch was born on 11 Apr 1842 in Lineville, Talledega, Alabama U.S.A.; died on 22 Feb 1921 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Forked Oak Cemetery, Prentiss County, Mississippi U.S.A..

    3. 6.  Franklin Mabrey Lowry Owens was born on 20 Feb 1814 in Jackson County, Alabama (son of John Howard Owens and Rhoda Bean); died in in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Owens Cemetery, Paden, Tishomingo, Mississippi U.S.A..

      Notes:

      [TEST_file_Nov2002.ged]

      His grave has no marker.
      1860 Census - Jacinta, Tishomingo County, MS

      p. 306 line 4 27 Aug 1860 by Porter Walker

      Name Age Birthplace Occupatio n Property Value

      Owens, Franklin 46 AL Farme r $400 $500
      Milla 36 AL
      Jno. H. 18 AL
      Nancy L. 15 AL
      Mary A. 12 AL
      Russell OB 10 MS
      Sarah 8 MS
      Roda B. 5 MS
      Hamby K. 3 MS
      Louisa L. 1 month MS

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      1870 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census (page 25 census book)
      Post Office Baysprings page 288-289

      Page No. Name Age Sex Race Occupatio n Property Birthplace
      Value

      13-15 Owens, Franklin 55 M W Farmer 80 -550 AL
      Milly E 48 F W Hskp r TN
      Mary A. 21 F W at hom e AL
      Russel B. 20 M W wk far m MS
      Sarah 18 F W at hom e MS
      Susan E 15 F W at hom e MS
      Roda 14 F W at hom e MS
      Camely 12 F W at hom e MS
      Eliza 10 F W at hom e MS
      Americ a 8 F W MS
      Mill y 4 F W MS
      Ann H. 24 F W at home 80 - MS
      Frankli n 4 M W MS
      Joh n H 2 M W MS
      Strickland, Susan 65 F W No oc c TN
      Jones, Susana 55 F W No oc c NC


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      1880 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census

      name age sex occupation birth place of self, father, mother
      F. Owens 66 M wks grist Mil l TN NC ---
      M. 56 F keeps hous e TN -- ---
      Susan E. 2 4 F MS T N TN
      C. 2 2 F MS T N TN
      P. 1 9 F MS T N TN
      M. A. 1 7 F MS T N TN
      Franklin 1 5 M MS T N TN
      Millie 1 2 F MS T N TN

      Franklin married Millie E. Spicer. Millie (daughter of Wilson Spicer and Elizabeth) was born in 1824; died in abt.1908 in Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Owens Cemetery, Paden, Tishomingo, Mississippi U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    4. 7.  Millie E. Spicer was born in 1824 (daughter of Wilson Spicer and Elizabeth); died in abt.1908 in Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Owens Cemetery, Paden, Tishomingo, Mississippi U.S.A..

      Notes:

      She was possibly born in either Alabama or Tennessee. Her grave has no marker.

      Children:
      1. John Howard Owens was born in abt.1842 in Alabama U.S.A.; died in Jan 1868 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      2. 3. Nancy Lucinda Owens was born on 27 Sep 1845 in Alabama U.S.A.; died on 22 Nov 1924 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Forked Oak Cemetery, Prentiss County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      3. Mary Ann Elizabeth Owens was born on 12 Dec 1848 in Alabama U.S.A.; died on 23 Jun 1926.
      4. Russell O. Bean Owens was born in abt.1850 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      5. Sarah Gillmore Owens was born in abt.1852 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      6. Susan Emeline Owens was born in abt.1854 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      7. Rhoda Bean Owens was born on 20 Mar 1856 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; died on 05 Nov 1922.
      8. Camele Kazanda Owens was born in abt.1857 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      9. Elizabeth Louisa Owens was born in Jul 1860 in Jacinta, Tishomingo, Mississippi U.S.A..
      10. America Artesia Owens was born in abt.1862 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi C.S.A..
      11. Franklin Owens was born in abt.1864 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi C.S.A..
      12. Milly Owens was born in abt.1866 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..


    Generation: 4

    1. 8.  John Claunch was born about 1764 in Montgomery County, Virginia (son of Jeremiah Claunch and Erna Barbara Mack); died after 1840 in St. Clair County, Alabama U.S.A..

      Notes:

      [TEST_file_Nov2002.ged]

      From book "Madison Love Claunch, Sr" by Madison Love Claunch, Sr .

      Between 1789-1796 John Claunch, Sr. and his brother Barnett Cla unch moved to Knox County, in northeast Tennessee. Knox Count y later became Grainger County, Tennessee.

      1800 - Aug. 20 - Graniger County, Tennessee: County Court mins . 1796-1802, page 150

      State v. John Claunch, Barnebas Claunch & Sally Claunch.
      "The same jury as above except David McEnelley in the place of W m. Watkins who being elected tryed and sworn the truth to spea k on the issue at Travese (sic) do say they find the defendant n ot guilty in manner and form as charged in the bill of Inditment . Rule to shew cause why the presecution should not be taxed wi th the cost."

      "Ordered that John Claunch and Barnebas Claunch be bound to kee p the Piece for this term of one year towards the good Citizen s of this State and - expecially towards Wm. Haltone of the Citi zens for which they bind - ? each in the penal sum of $300 and G eo. Combs and Joseph Rhea their securities in penal sum of $15 0 each."

      1802 - Grainger County, Tennessee: County Court Mins., 1796-1802

      page. 225 John Claunch sat on jury; 3rd Monday 1802

      page 230 State vs. John Claunch: Wed. February 17, 1802

      "To speak on the issue of Treaverse, the State vs. John Claunch , do say they find the defendant not guilty in manner and form a s charged in the bill of indictment for Assualt & Battery."


      1816 - John and family move to Monroe County area of the Missis sippi Territory. This later becomes part of the state of Alabam a.

      1820 - John and his family are on the 1820 St. Clair County Alab ama Census. John and his sons own land along the western side o f the Coosa River. They also operate a ferry and a mill.

      1830 St. Clair County Alabama Census

      William H. Claunch 1 Male (20/30 yrs); 1 Female (15/2 0 yrs)
      John Claunch, Sr. 1 Male (60/70 yrs); 1 Female (20/3 0 yrs); 1 Female (60/70 yrs)
      John Claunch, Jr. 1 Male (5/10 yrs); 1 Male (30/40 yrs ),
      2 Females (up to 5 yrs); 1 Female (30/40 yrs)
      Barnett Clonch 1 M (up to 5 yrs); 1 M (5/10 ) ; 1 M (10/15 ); 1 M (15/20); 1 M (20/30)
      1 M (40/50 yrs); 1 F (up to 5); 1 F (5/10); 1 F (20/30)
      Joseph Clonch 2 M (up to 5 yrs); 1 M (20/30) ; 1 F (up to 5 years); 1 F (20/30)
      True Clonch 1 M (up to 5 yrs); 1 M (10/15) ; 1 M (30/40); 2 F (up to 5 yrs);
      2 F (5/10); 1 F (10/15); 1 F (20/30)
      Harvey Clonch 1 M (up to 5 yrs); 1 M (20/30) ; 2 F (5/10); 1 F (20/30)
      Love Clonch 1 M (up to 5 yrs); 2 M (5/10) ; 1 M (30/40);
      1 F (up to 5 yrs); 1 F (5/10); 1 F (20/30)



      NOTE: Concerning children - the daughters (if any) are unknown.

      John married Sally. [Group Sheet]


    2. 9.  Sally
      Children:
      1. Barnett Claunch died on 14 Feb 1848 in St. Clair County, Alabama U.S.A..
      2. Love Claunch was born between 1790 and 1800 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died after 1850.
      3. Truhart Claunch was born about 1796 in Tennessee U.S.A..
      4. 4. John Micheal Claunch was born in 1797 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died before 1860 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Whitfield Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      5. Joseph Claunch was born in 1803 in Tennessee U.S.A.; died after 1880 in Texas U.S.A..
      6. Harvey C. Claunch was born about 1820.

    3. 12.  John Howard Owens was born on 21 Sep 1758 in Wautauga District, North Carolina; died on 27 May 1873 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Old Forked Oak Cemetery, Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A..

      Notes:

      [TEST_file_Nov2002.ged]

      According to Patsy C. Pace on page 449 in the Tishomingo Count
      From the Tishomingo County History Book - page 449

      OWENS - BEAN FAMILY

      " John Howard Owens, born circa 1763 to 1877, was recognized a t 114 as the oldest man in Mississippi. Although other record s give various birth and death dates, all accounts agree he wa s born in North Carolina, probably in the Wautauga District, a s ection that later became part of Tennessee.

      He served as a horse and baggage handler in the Revolution wit h his uncle, Caption Howard Owens, commander of a unit of men wh o "went over the mountain" to fight the British and Tories. Tra dition records he "grabbed a gun" and fought on a few occasions.

      About 1798 he married Rhoda Bean (Beene), daughter of Captain Ro bert Bean, Wautauga Riflemen (born 1750, Pittsylvania County, Vi rginia, and died 1824, Marion County, Tennessee) and Martha Woma ck (born circa 1755 and died circa 1848, Old Benton County, Alab ama.)


      John moved to Franklin County, Tennessee, and later to Jackson County, Alabama. There he and Rhoda farmed, raising at least 1 0 children.

      Although some children came to Old Tishomingo as early as the 18 30s, others stayed in Alabama until the 1840s before venturing o n to Texas.

      Rhoda died in Alabama in 1847, and John came to Mississippi in 1 849.

      According to Jackson County, Alabama, accounts, John married Sar ah (Sallie) when he was 90, probably while on a return trip to s ee relatives there. But other historians say she was an unmarri ed daughter who returned with him. (See 1850 and 1860 Old Tisho mingo census records.)

      At least three children remained in Alabama: Robert, born circ a 1799; Jess B., born circa 1816, and Jack, born ?.

      Three moved on the Texas: Dicie, born ?; Obediah, born circa 182 0; and John, born 1828.

      The others came to Mississippi: William Bean, born 1804, marrie d Mary Ann Pierce , born 1813:
      Howard W., born 1806, married Mary A. Sewell: Franklin Mabrey Lo wrey, born 1814, married Millie Spicer, born 1824; and Martha (P atsy), born 1807, married Zachariah Isbell, born 1799.


      The eldest, William Bean Owens, was the first sheriff of the cou nty, elected May, 1836. However, he resigned December 24, 1836 , becoming the first county official to resign.


      Other Owens-Bean descendants were active in settling and develop ing the county in 1840s and 1850s.

      When John came west in 1849 he quickly became well known. He wa s always strong and healthy (bragged that he had never taken a d ose of medicine), often riding a horse back to Alabama, one whe n he was 100. He never weighted more than 130 pounds. He ofte n joked that although he drank whiskey some, he was a slave to t abacco as he has smoked and chewed for over 100 years. He w a a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 92 years (Alabam a and Mississippi).

      John Howard Ovens, a true frontierman, died quietly in his slee p and was buried in the original Forked Oak Cemetery (called Tro tter Family Cemtery), located about a half mile from the presen t Forked Oak. Submitted by Patsy C. Pace. "

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      1850 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census (household 726,726)

      John Owens age 86 M farmer 500 born in N C
      Sarah (Grief ?) 4 0 F TN
      Pickens C. 1 5 M AL
      John Hancock 1 1 M AL
      Josia h 7 M AL
      Elizabeth Clemon s ? F TN
      Mary A. . 1 F MS

      1850 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census (household 726,726)

      John Owens age 86 Male born NC Farmer value 5 00
      Sarah ?? age 40 female born TN
      Picken C.? age 15 male born AL
      John Hancock age 11 male born AL
      ? age 7 Male born AL
      Elizabeth Clemons age ? female born TN
      Mary A. age 1 female born MS


      1860 Tishomingo County Mississippi Census

      name age/sex occupatio n property value birthplace
      John Owens 98 M Farme r /200 NC
      Sallie 5 0 F TN

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      Article from newspaper in Fulton, Mississippi (copied from TCH B page 450)

      "DEATH OF THE OLDEST MAN IN MISSISSIPPI

      John Owens was born September 21, 1758, and died the 27th day o f May, 1873, being 114 years, eight months and six days old. Th ere is nothing very remarkable to the "history" of Mr. Owens, ex cept the great age to which he lived. He was a native of Nort h Carolina, but in what county he was born is not known. Mr Owe ns was taken into camps of the Revolutionary War by an uncle, Ca ptain Howard, not as a soldier, but to assist in taking care o f the baggage, and frequently holding horses in time of battles . Soon after the close of the Revolutionary War he moved from N orth Carolina to Franklin County, Georgia. Remaining there seve ral years, he moved to Franklin County, Tennessee. He remaine d hereabout a short time and then settled in Jackson County, Ala bama. He there remained, on the same plantation for 50 years . He then moved to Tishomingo County, Mississippi. After remai ning there several years, he moved to his son's , Dr. W. B. Owen s, two miles east of Fulton, in Itawamba County, where he receiv ed every attention that could be bestowed by a dutiful son to a n aged parent.

      Mr. Owens did not have the advantage of an education, and theref ore did not aspire to an office during his long life, but remain ed closely on his farm until old age caused him to abandon it, a fter which he lived with his children until his death.


      Mr. Owens was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 92 ye ars, and died in full hope of a triumphant entry through the gat es into the Eternal City.

      Mr. Owens occasionally used whiskey, but never was known to be i ntoxicated. He was a slave to the use of tobacco, and alternatel y smoked and chewed for 103 years.

      Mr. Owens married in the thirty-seventh year of age, to Miss Rho da Beene. He raised 11 children, all of whom are now living, th e oldest being 74 and the youngest 49 years old. Strange to say , he never had a doctor called to his family; and he himself nev er took a dose of medicine. Mr. Owens was of small stature, wei ghing over 130 pounds, but remarkably stout and healthy throug h life.

      For 20 years before the death of Mr. Owens, he abandoned all th e cares of this world, and calmly awaited the summons to be call ed home. He often said it was a sin to crave death, but that h e was at times ready to meet his God and render to Him his stewa rdship.

      For several days before his death he positively refused any nour ishment whatever, but seemed perfectly calm and easy, until Tues day, at 9 o'clock a.m., May 27, 1873, he calmly fell asleep in J esus, without a struggle, when, no doubt, angels accompanied hi s soul to the peaceful shores of eternity, there to dwell with G od forever. " submitted by June Hutchins Newirth.


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      JAMES OWEN----S5, 1-10-1812

      HINDS COUNTY MS --MARRIAGE & DEATHS
      PUBLISHED IN THE WEEKLY CLARION, JACKSON MS 1872-1873
      JUNE 19, 1873
      " A dispatch from Fulton tells of the death of the oldest man i n MS, .
      JOHN OWENS was born 9/21/1758 & died 5/27/1873 being 114 years . 8 mos &
      6 days old. He was a native of NC. He was taken into camps of t he
      Revolutionary Way by Uncle , Capt. HOWARD, not as a soldier bu t to
      assist in taking care of the baggage & frequently holding hors es in
      times of battles. Soon after the close of the war he moved fro m NC to
      Franklin Co Ga. Remaining there several years he he then move d to
      Franklin co TN. He remained there for a short time then settle d in
      Jackson Co AL. Mr. OWENS remained on the same plantation fo r 50 yrs.,
      he then moved to Tishomingo Co MS. After living there severa l yrs He
      moved to his son's DR. W.B. OWENS, 2 mi east of Fulton in Itawam ba Co.
      MR. OWENS was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church for 9 2 yrs. He
      married at age 37 to Miss Rhoda Beene & raised 11 children, al l of whom
      are living, the oldest being 74 & the youngest 49 yrs old. MR . OWENS
      was small of stature, weighing over 130 lbs" .

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      JOHN HOWARD OWENS

      Now, John OWENS was a remarkable Man - his grandson, Lowry Frank lin OWENS, says in the article below which he wrote 7 of Sept 19 51 for the Bean & OWENS Family History.

      I, Lowry F. OWENS, 87 years old, b. 21 April 1864 in Ms - Grandf ather John OWENS was a very remarkable man as he lived to be 11 4 years 6 months and 2 weeks old, I remember him well as he die d in 1877 when I was about 13 years old. He would tell me he wa s nearly twice as old as his wife when they married. He was abou t 35 and Grandmother Rhoda was 18 and yet he outlived her and ma rried again, cut his third set of teeth and his eyesight returne d all after he was 90 years old.

      He is buried in the Old Forked Oak Cemetery about a mile from th e present church and cemetery on land now owned by Joe Moss in t he 5th Dis. of Prentiss County, Ms. Rhoda died in Jackson County, Al a nd John moved to Ms in 1848. Also John OWENS fought as a young m an in western NC against the British and Tories as his family wa s Whigs.

      After the Revolutionary War was over several years, he married R hoda Bean (Beene). Now Rhoda Father Robert Bean, Fought in the w ar against the British and often heard them tell that he was a " deadshot" with his rifle and in one battle he killed the command ing officer.

      Just a few words about something I have been concerned about fo r years.... OK

      John Ownes was to said to have been 114 years old when he died 2 7 May 1873 in Itawamba County, MS. however, there is no real proo f of his year of birth, so I have reviewed all of the records th at are available on him.

      There was an old newpaper article in THE ITAWAMBA SETTLERS newsp aper, written sometime after his death, Pauline Womack copied th e article and it appeared a long time ago in the Bean Stalk Maga zine. I actually have or had an actual photo copy of the article , so I know it existed.

      An article was also written by a grandson of John Howard Owens , Lowry Franklin Owens. It stated that John Howard Owens was to o young to have served in the ARW, but he was taken in to the ca mps where he assisted in taking care of baggage and frequently h olding horses in times of battles.

      Both of these articles talked about his advanced age, howeve r I have researched all of the available census records that Joh n Howard Owens appeared on. I have listed that information regar ding his age below. Please note that between 1840 and 1850 he ga ined 16 years. Then between 1850 and 1860 he gained 12 years. Th at is 8 years extra.... I believe that someone lost count of th e year of John Howard Owens birth, and that he was probably wa s born about 1770, and was about 102 years old when he died!

      In addition to the story told by census records consider the art icle in the ITAWAMBA SETTLERS which said he was taken into the A RW camps by his uncle, where he handled baggage and horses. Thi s would seem to strongly imply that he was not old enough to ser ved as a solder.


      He married Rhoda Bean circa 1796 she was prob. 13-14 years old.
      He moved to Ga about 1803,
      then to Tn about 1809
      Franklin Co. Tn for Jan 1812 tax list
      Jackson County, Al by 1820
      Jackson County, Al in 1830 listed as 50-60 years old
      Jackson County, Al in 1840 listed as 60-70 years old
      Tishimingo County, Ms in 1850 listed as 86 years old
      Tishimingo County, Ms in 1860 listed as 98 years old.
      Have not located him in the 1870 census as yet.

      WyleneAlston





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      From THE MISSISSIPPI GENEALOGICAL EXCHANGE
      Ronnie Farris McGinnis-Editor

      OWENS-Payne-Greer-Turner-Bean
      JOHN OWENS b. 1759 N.C. married Rhoda Bean ca 1795, lived in
      Tishomingo Co. MS 1850-1860. died 1873 MS. ( Mrs THELMA PAYN E OWENS,
      120 South Fairbanks, Denison, TX 75020--Summer 1984 issue)

      John married Rhoda Bean in abt.1798. Rhoda (daughter of Robert Bean and Martha Womack) was born in abt.1780 in Virginia; died in 1847 in Jackson County, Alabama U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    4. 13.  Rhoda Bean was born in abt.1780 in Virginia (daughter of Robert Bean and Martha Womack); died in 1847 in Jackson County, Alabama U.S.A..

      Notes:

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      see page 449
      see page 450

      Children:
      1. Jack Owens
      2. Dicie Owens
      3. Robert Owens was born about 1799.
      4. William Bean Owens was born about 1804 in Georgia U.S.A.; died in in Fulton, Itawamba County, Mississippi U.S.A..
      5. Howard W. Owens was born about 1806 in Georgia U.S.A..
      6. Martha Owens was born about 1807.
      7. Sallie Owens was born about 1810 in Tennessee U.S.A..
      8. 6. Franklin Mabrey Lowry Owens was born on 20 Feb 1814 in Jackson County, Alabama; died in in Tishomingo County, Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Owens Cemetery, Paden, Tishomingo, Mississippi U.S.A..
      9. Jesse B. Owens was born about 1816.
      10. Obediah Owens was born about 1820.
      11. John William Owens was born on 05 Nov 1827; died on 06 Jun 1898 in Comanche County, Texas U.S.A..

    5. 14.  Wilson Spicer was born about 1790 in Georgia.

      Wilson married Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born about 1800 in Tennessee U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]


    6. 15.  Elizabeth was born about 1800 in Tennessee U.S.A..
      Children:
      1. 7. Millie E. Spicer was born in 1824; died in abt.1908 in Mississippi U.S.A.; was buried in Owens Cemetery, Paden, Tishomingo, Mississippi U.S.A..