Note tombstone lists birth as 1861 and several census records as well... birth date on death certificate is 1881.
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Abner Owens in the 1940 United States Federal Census

Name: Abner Owens
Age: 60
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Gender: Male
Race: Negro (Black)
Birthplace: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Map of Home in 1940: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Street: Williams
House Number: 598
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Residence in 1935: Memphis
Sheet Number: 4A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 47
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Proctor Arkansas
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 4000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: No

Household Members Age Relationship
Abner Owens 60 Head
Lula Owens 52 Wife
Abner Owens Jr 28 Son
Oralse Owens 25 Daughter
William F Owens 23 Son
Addie Owens 22 Daughter-in-law
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Abner A B Owens in the 1920 United States Federal Census

Name: Abner A B Owens
[Alner A B Owen]
[Abner A B Oven]
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1866
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1920: Memphis Ward 25, Shelby, Tennessee
Street: Alston
House Number: 599
Residence Date: 1920
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lula Owens
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Farm Laborer
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

Household Members Age Relationship
Abner A B Owens 54 Head
Lula Owens 42 Wife
A B Owens 12 Son
Pearline Owens 9 Daughter
Ora Lee Owens 6 Daughter
William F Owens 4 Son
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Abner Owens in the 1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Abner Owens
Age: 36
Birth Date: Jan 1864
Birthplace: Alabama, USA
Home in 1900: Beat 4, Tunica, Mississippi
Sheet Number: 14
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 178 177
Family Number: 180
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lula Owens
Marriage Year: 1888
Years Married: 12
Father's Birthplace: Alabama, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama, USA
Occupation: Planter
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: Own
Farm or House: F

Household Members Age Relationship
Abner Owens 36 Head
Lula Owens 23 Wife
Claude Owens 3 Son
Charley Owens 16 Son
Geneva Owens 14 Daughter
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