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William Franklin “Grandpa Billy” Owen Sr.

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William Franklin “Grandpa Billy” Owen Sr.

Birth
Davidson County, North Carolina, USA
Death
9 Apr 1889 (aged 52–53)
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
Plot
In Old Section
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Husband of Mary Jane (nee Snider) Owen.

Father of, at least, James M., Alfred Lee, William Franklin, Jr., Minnie Bell (Williams), Thomas J., Charles Boxler, Mary Jane (Williams) and Jesse Harrison Owen.

Lieutenant in the Civil War.

Known as "Grandpa Billy".

Headstone is inscribed with "May his sons ever follow his honest example".


Husband of Mary Jane (nee Snider) Owen.

Father of, at least, James M., Alfred Lee, William Franklin, Jr., Minnie Bell (Williams), Thomas J., Charles Boxler, Mary Jane (Williams) and Jesse Harrison Owen.

Lieutenant in the Civil War.

Known as "Grandpa Billy".

Headstone is inscribed with "May his sons ever follow his honest example".




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  • Created by: owenjulia
  • Added: Apr 10, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18841549/william_franklin-owen: accessed ), memorial page for William Franklin “Grandpa Billy” Owen Sr. (1836–9 Apr 1889), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18841549, citing Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by owenjulia (contributor 46901546).