The Franklin Evening Star, 31 May 1929, Fri, pg 1
JOHN R. OWENS, CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DIES AT HOME OF SON, FRIDAY
Was One of Best Known Residents of Franklin – Had Been Ill Several Weeks
Another gap was opened in the fast-thinning ranks of the Wadsworth post, G.A.R., early Friday morning when John R. Owens died, after an extended period of ill health. Mr. Owens was one of the best known and most respected of the older residents of Franklin and was one of the most active members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
His health had been failing throughout the past four months and he had been confined to his bed at intervals, never giving up to his illness and planning for things that he had intended to do during the summer months and to attend the state G.A.R. encampment again this year. For the past ten days, he had been up and around the house until a short time before his death, which occurred at 2:00 Friday morning, after a critical condition of only a few hours. Death was the result of a weakened condition and complications.
Few residents of the city had a larger circle of friends than did Mr. Owens and his keen interest in the events of the day and the firmness of his beliefs made him a man whose decisions were respected and admired. Besides his service in the Civil War, he had taught school for many years in various parts of the state and during his residence in Franklin has served as city clerk and in other capacities.
Author of Church History ----
He was a devoted member of the Methodist church from his early life and during the succeeding years had been active in many forms of work for the church. In later years he had compiled a detailed history of the Grace Methodist church of Franklin, a labor in which he had spent many hours and had taken a keen interest. This history is at present awaiting publication.
Mr. Owens was born in Bartholomew County on April 16, 1841, and last month had celebrated his 88th birthday. He was the son of George W. and Amanda Owens, who were among the pioneer residents of that county. When twenty years of age, Mr. Owens enlisted for service in the Union army, becoming a member of Co. G, 33rd Indiana Volunteers. His two brothers were members of the same company and served with him through the war.
Under the leadership of General Thomas, he had participated in many engagements with the Army of the West in Tennessee and Kentucky and the march to Atlanta. Mr. Owens possessed a never-failing store of anecdotes and incidents which had occurred during the war, these forming an interesting and never-tiring source of inquiry from his friends.
To Franklin in 1889 ----
Returning to Bartholomew County after three years in the war, Mr. Owens completed his schooling and graduated from Hartsville college, then one of the leading institutions of the central part of the state. He taught in the Bartholomew County schools and later served as principal and superintendent of schools in Greenwood, Lebanon and other cities of the state.
He moved to Franklin in 1889 and continued as a resident here following that time. Five years after coming to Franklin, Mr. Owens was elected city clerk and served his term with honor. He had later been employed as a bookkeeper at the Smith & Tilson hardware store. Of late years, he had not been engaged in business.
Two Sons Survive----
Following his graduation from Hartsville college, Mr. Owens was united in marriage to Miss Anna Fullen, of White River Township, whom he had met during his college days. To this union were born two sons, Fred R. Owens of Franklin, and Arthur R. Owens of Albany, N. Y. Mrs. Owens died in 1903 and several years later Mr. Owens was again united in marriage to Mrs. Susan Drake, whose death occurred four years ago. With the exception of the two sons and their families, Mr. Owens has no near relatives surviving.
Funeral services will be held from the Grace Methodist Church at 4:00 Saturday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. W. E. Brown in charge. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. Henry Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Owens, was expected to arrive in Franklin Friday afternoon from Minneapolis. Arthur Owens will arrive in Indianapolis Saturday at noon and will immediately come to Franklin for the service, members of the family learned Friday afternoon.
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Indiana Death Certificate records an 88 year old widowed white male. Spouse name is Susan C. Owens.
He was a retired teacher
His parents were recorded as George W. Owens, b. Maryland and Amanda Cole, b. Ohio.
1ST MARRIAGE
Johnson County, Indiana; Marriage Records 1851-1875 V 2, Compiled by Edna Bice, Franklin Indiana D. A. R. A; Page: 61
John R . Owens married Sarah F. Fullen on 19 Aug 1871 in Johnson Co Indiana.
2ND MARRIAGE
Susan C. Drake married John R. Owens Feb 5 1910. Johnson County WPA Marriages 1900-1915 page 82, referencing Book H-12 page 1
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JOHN R. OWENS, CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DIES AT HOME OF SON, FRIDAY
Was One of Best Known Residents of Franklin – Had Been Ill Several Weeks
Another gap was opened in the fast-thinning ranks of the Wadsworth post, G.A.R., early Friday morning when John R. Owens died, after an extended period of ill health. Mr. Owens was one of the best known and most respected of the older residents of Franklin and was one of the most active members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
His health had been failing throughout the past four months and he had been confined to his bed at intervals, never giving up to his illness and planning for things that he had intended to do during the summer months and to attend the state G.A.R. encampment again this year. For the past ten days, he had been up and around the house until a short time before his death, which occurred at 2:00 Friday morning, after a critical condition of only a few hours. Death was the result of a weakened condition and complications.
Few residents of the city had a larger circle of friends than did Mr. Owens and his keen interest in the events of the day and the firmness of his beliefs made him a man whose decisions were respected and admired. Besides his service in the Civil War, he had taught school for many years in various parts of the state and during his residence in Franklin has served as city clerk and in other capacities.
Author of Church History ----
He was a devoted member of the Methodist church from his early life and during the succeeding years had been active in many forms of work for the church. In later years he had compiled a detailed history of the Grace Methodist church of Franklin, a labor in which he had spent many hours and had taken a keen interest. This history is at present awaiting publication.
Mr. Owens was born in Bartholomew County on April 16, 1841, and last month had celebrated his 88th birthday. He was the son of George W. and Amanda Owens, who were among the pioneer residents of that county. When twenty years of age, Mr. Owens enlisted for service in the Union army, becoming a member of Co. G, 33rd Indiana Volunteers. His two brothers were members of the same company and served with him through the war.
Under the leadership of General Thomas, he had participated in many engagements with the Army of the West in Tennessee and Kentucky and the march to Atlanta. Mr. Owens possessed a never-failing store of anecdotes and incidents which had occurred during the war, these forming an interesting and never-tiring source of inquiry from his friends.
To Franklin in 1889 ----
Returning to Bartholomew County after three years in the war, Mr. Owens completed his schooling and graduated from Hartsville college, then one of the leading institutions of the central part of the state. He taught in the Bartholomew County schools and later served as principal and superintendent of schools in Greenwood, Lebanon and other cities of the state.
He moved to Franklin in 1889 and continued as a resident here following that time. Five years after coming to Franklin, Mr. Owens was elected city clerk and served his term with honor. He had later been employed as a bookkeeper at the Smith & Tilson hardware store. Of late years, he had not been engaged in business.
Two Sons Survive----
Following his graduation from Hartsville college, Mr. Owens was united in marriage to Miss Anna Fullen, of White River Township, whom he had met during his college days. To this union were born two sons, Fred R. Owens of Franklin, and Arthur R. Owens of Albany, N. Y. Mrs. Owens died in 1903 and several years later Mr. Owens was again united in marriage to Mrs. Susan Drake, whose death occurred four years ago. With the exception of the two sons and their families, Mr. Owens has no near relatives surviving.
Funeral services will be held from the Grace Methodist Church at 4:00 Saturday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. W. E. Brown in charge. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. Henry Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Owens, was expected to arrive in Franklin Friday afternoon from Minneapolis. Arthur Owens will arrive in Indianapolis Saturday at noon and will immediately come to Franklin for the service, members of the family learned Friday afternoon.
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Indiana Death Certificate records an 88 year old widowed white male. Spouse name is Susan C. Owens.
He was a retired teacher
His parents were recorded as George W. Owens, b. Maryland and Amanda Cole, b. Ohio.
1ST MARRIAGE
Johnson County, Indiana; Marriage Records 1851-1875 V 2, Compiled by Edna Bice, Franklin Indiana D. A. R. A; Page: 61
John R . Owens married Sarah F. Fullen on 19 Aug 1871 in Johnson Co Indiana.
2ND MARRIAGE
Susan C. Drake married John R. Owens Feb 5 1910. Johnson County WPA Marriages 1900-1915 page 82, referencing Book H-12 page 1
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The Franklin Evening Star, 31 May 1929, Fri, pg 1
JOHN R. OWENS, CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DIES AT HOME OF SON, FRIDAY
Was One of Best Known Residents of Franklin – Had Been Ill Several Weeks
Another gap was opened in the fast-thinning ranks of the Wadsworth post, G.A.R., early Friday morning when John R. Owens died, after an extended period of ill health. Mr. Owens was one of the best known and most respected of the older residents of Franklin and was one of the most active members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
His health had been failing throughout the past four months and he had been confined to his bed at intervals, never giving up to his illness and planning for things that he had intended to do during the summer months and to attend the state G.A.R. encampment again this year. For the past ten days, he had been up and around the house until a short time before his death, which occurred at 2:00 Friday morning, after a critical condition of only a few hours. Death was the result of a weakened condition and complications.
Few residents of the city had a larger circle of friends than did Mr. Owens and his keen interest in the events of the day and the firmness of his beliefs made him a man whose decisions were respected and admired. Besides his service in the Civil War, he had taught school for many years in various parts of the state and during his residence in Franklin has served as city clerk and in other capacities.
Author of Church History ----
He was a devoted member of the Methodist church from his early life and during the succeeding years had been active in many forms of work for the church. In later years he had compiled a detailed history of the Grace Methodist church of Franklin, a labor in which he had spent many hours and had taken a keen interest. This history is at present awaiting publication.
Mr. Owens was born in Bartholomew County on April 16, 1841, and last month had celebrated his 88th birthday. He was the son of George W. and Amanda Owens, who were among the pioneer residents of that county. When twenty years of age, Mr. Owens enlisted for service in the Union army, becoming a member of Co. G, 33rd Indiana Volunteers. His two brothers were members of the same company and served with him through the war.
Under the leadership of General Thomas, he had participated in many engagements with the Army of the West in Tennessee and Kentucky and the march to Atlanta. Mr. Owens possessed a never-failing store of anecdotes and incidents which had occurred during the war, these forming an interesting and never-tiring source of inquiry from his friends.
To Franklin in 1889 ----
Returning to Bartholomew County after three years in the war, Mr. Owens completed his schooling and graduated from Hartsville college, then one of the leading institutions of the central part of the state. He taught in the Bartholomew County schools and later served as principal and superintendent of schools in Greenwood, Lebanon and other cities of the state.
He moved to Franklin in 1889 and continued as a resident here following that time. Five years after coming to Franklin, Mr. Owens was elected city clerk and served his term with honor. He had later been employed as a bookkeeper at the Smith & Tilson hardware store. Of late years, he had not been engaged in business.
Two Sons Survive----
Following his graduation from Hartsville college, Mr. Owens was united in marriage to Miss Anna Fullen, of White River Township, whom he had met during his college days. To this union were born two sons, Fred R. Owens of Franklin, and Arthur R. Owens of Albany, N. Y. Mrs. Owens died in 1903 and several years later Mr. Owens was again united in marriage to Mrs. Susan Drake, whose death occurred four years ago. With the exception of the two sons and their families, Mr. Owens has no near relatives surviving.
Funeral services will be held from the Grace Methodist Church at 4:00 Saturday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. W. E. Brown in charge. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. Henry Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Owens, was expected to arrive in Franklin Friday afternoon from Minneapolis. Arthur Owens will arrive in Indianapolis Saturday at noon and will immediately come to Franklin for the service, members of the family learned Friday afternoon.
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Indiana Death Certificate records an 88 year old widowed white male. Spouse name is Susan C. Owens.
He was a retired teacher
His parents were recorded as George W. Owens, b. Maryland and Amanda Cole, b. Ohio.
1ST MARRIAGE
Johnson County, Indiana; Marriage Records 1851-1875 V 2, Compiled by Edna Bice, Franklin Indiana D. A. R. A; Page: 61
John R . Owens married Sarah F. Fullen on 19 Aug 1871 in Johnson Co Indiana.
2ND MARRIAGE
Susan C. Drake married John R. Owens Feb 5 1910. Johnson County WPA Marriages 1900-1915 page 82, referencing Book H-12 page 1
[Provided by Mark McCrady #47714241 and Cathea Curry #47339429]
JOHN R. OWENS, CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DIES AT HOME OF SON, FRIDAY
Was One of Best Known Residents of Franklin – Had Been Ill Several Weeks
Another gap was opened in the fast-thinning ranks of the Wadsworth post, G.A.R., early Friday morning when John R. Owens died, after an extended period of ill health. Mr. Owens was one of the best known and most respected of the older residents of Franklin and was one of the most active members of the Grand Army of the Republic.
His health had been failing throughout the past four months and he had been confined to his bed at intervals, never giving up to his illness and planning for things that he had intended to do during the summer months and to attend the state G.A.R. encampment again this year. For the past ten days, he had been up and around the house until a short time before his death, which occurred at 2:00 Friday morning, after a critical condition of only a few hours. Death was the result of a weakened condition and complications.
Few residents of the city had a larger circle of friends than did Mr. Owens and his keen interest in the events of the day and the firmness of his beliefs made him a man whose decisions were respected and admired. Besides his service in the Civil War, he had taught school for many years in various parts of the state and during his residence in Franklin has served as city clerk and in other capacities.
Author of Church History ----
He was a devoted member of the Methodist church from his early life and during the succeeding years had been active in many forms of work for the church. In later years he had compiled a detailed history of the Grace Methodist church of Franklin, a labor in which he had spent many hours and had taken a keen interest. This history is at present awaiting publication.
Mr. Owens was born in Bartholomew County on April 16, 1841, and last month had celebrated his 88th birthday. He was the son of George W. and Amanda Owens, who were among the pioneer residents of that county. When twenty years of age, Mr. Owens enlisted for service in the Union army, becoming a member of Co. G, 33rd Indiana Volunteers. His two brothers were members of the same company and served with him through the war.
Under the leadership of General Thomas, he had participated in many engagements with the Army of the West in Tennessee and Kentucky and the march to Atlanta. Mr. Owens possessed a never-failing store of anecdotes and incidents which had occurred during the war, these forming an interesting and never-tiring source of inquiry from his friends.
To Franklin in 1889 ----
Returning to Bartholomew County after three years in the war, Mr. Owens completed his schooling and graduated from Hartsville college, then one of the leading institutions of the central part of the state. He taught in the Bartholomew County schools and later served as principal and superintendent of schools in Greenwood, Lebanon and other cities of the state.
He moved to Franklin in 1889 and continued as a resident here following that time. Five years after coming to Franklin, Mr. Owens was elected city clerk and served his term with honor. He had later been employed as a bookkeeper at the Smith & Tilson hardware store. Of late years, he had not been engaged in business.
Two Sons Survive----
Following his graduation from Hartsville college, Mr. Owens was united in marriage to Miss Anna Fullen, of White River Township, whom he had met during his college days. To this union were born two sons, Fred R. Owens of Franklin, and Arthur R. Owens of Albany, N. Y. Mrs. Owens died in 1903 and several years later Mr. Owens was again united in marriage to Mrs. Susan Drake, whose death occurred four years ago. With the exception of the two sons and their families, Mr. Owens has no near relatives surviving.
Funeral services will be held from the Grace Methodist Church at 4:00 Saturday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. W. E. Brown in charge. Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery. Henry Owens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Owens, was expected to arrive in Franklin Friday afternoon from Minneapolis. Arthur Owens will arrive in Indianapolis Saturday at noon and will immediately come to Franklin for the service, members of the family learned Friday afternoon.
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Indiana Death Certificate records an 88 year old widowed white male. Spouse name is Susan C. Owens.
He was a retired teacher
His parents were recorded as George W. Owens, b. Maryland and Amanda Cole, b. Ohio.
1ST MARRIAGE
Johnson County, Indiana; Marriage Records 1851-1875 V 2, Compiled by Edna Bice, Franklin Indiana D. A. R. A; Page: 61
John R . Owens married Sarah F. Fullen on 19 Aug 1871 in Johnson Co Indiana.
2ND MARRIAGE
Susan C. Drake married John R. Owens Feb 5 1910. Johnson County WPA Marriages 1900-1915 page 82, referencing Book H-12 page 1
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