Lanier, Hankins, Hopkins & Taylor Families

• Born: 6 December 1866, Rockcastle County, Kentucky ^2,858
• Marriage: Sibbie Jane HAMM on 1 February 1888 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky ⁸⁵⁷
• Died: 12 May 1950, Rockcastle County, Kentucky at age 83 ^858,859
• Buried: 13 May 1950, New Freedom Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky ^858,860

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• 1870 United States Federal Census, Madison C. Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky ⁸³⁵: George was living with his parents. He was listed as George W. Owens, age 4, born in Kentucky.

• 1880 United States Federal Census, Madison Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky ⁸³⁶: George was living with his parents. He was listed as George W. Owens, son, age 13, born in Kentucky.

• 1900 United States Federal Census, Mat Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky ⁵⁴⁶: George & 2 of his children (Lora & Johnnie) were living with his parents. He was listed as George W. Owens, son, farm hand, age 33, divorced, born Dec 1866 in Kentucky.

• 1930 United States Federal Census, John Owens household, Rockcastle County, Kentucky ⁵⁴³: George was living with his son, Johnnie, and his family. He was listed as George W. Owens, age 63, farmer, widower, born in Kentucky.

• Obituary: Published in the Mt. Vernon Signal on 18 May 1950 in Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. ⁸⁶⁰ OWENS: Mr. George W. Owens, born December 6, 1866, died May 12, 1950 at his home at Spiro, age 83 years, 5 months and 6 days.

He was a member of the Baptist Church at Freedom. A fine old gentleman and his death has caused much sorrow.

He was united in marriage to Miss Sibbie Hamm. To this union three children were born, Mrs. Lora Mink and Mrs. Ellen Owens of Quail and Mr. John Owens of Spiro. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma Taylor of Mount Vernon, one brother Mr. Dave Owens of Spiro, eleven grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were conducted at the Freedom church Saturday afternoon, May 13 with Bro. Craig Holman officiating. Interment was in Freedom Cemetery. Owens Funeral Home was in charge of the burial.

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• Grave Marker: George W. Owens, New Freedom Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. ⁸⁵⁸ N37º20'14.7" - W084º23'43.9"

George married Sibbie Jane HAMM, daughter of Robert King HAMM and Mary Frances SOWDER, on 1 February 1888 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky.⁸⁵⁷ The marriage ended in divorce. (Sibbie Jane HAMM was born on 24 May 1874 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky,^861,862 died on 26 October 1961 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky ^861,863 and was buried in Providence Cemetery, Rockcastle County, Kentucky ^861,863.)

• Marriage Bond: 1 February 1888, G. W. Owens and S. J. Ham [sic], Rockcastle County, Kentucky ⁸⁶⁴ Principal: George W. Owens; Surety: M. F. Craig.

• Wedding Ceremony: 1 February 1888, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. George and Sibbie Jane were married on 1 Feb 1888 at the home of Robert Ham by A. J. Pike. Witnesses were John Williams & R. E. Ham. ⁸⁵⁷